A/N: Hi guys long time no see . I do apologize that , I haven't been writing for a bit but I was on vacation . And I had for a bit lost inspiration in my writings , so my sincerest apologies . I was having a very hard start of my school year . With so many papers and getting terribly Ill and funerals to attend . But I'm back in action and writing again. Although school is about to start up again.

Anyway now I have time to update even though I'll be back to school I'm going to do my best as it is my new years resolution to update more often , and possibly every week . But if I can't I'll do my best to make up for it .

Now to those of you who gave me ideas , on this chapter I thankyou for that . And I've choosen a winner for a one-shot and the winner is Lord Kharl.

I really loved the idea of Matoba letting Natsume walk around free for the day . A peaceful scenery is fun to write , with so e bits of tension from Matoba as well .;)

Haha , anyway onto the story I hope you all enjoy it , and soon I'll have another contest in another couple of chapters so don't fret .

Disclaimer : I do not own Natsume Yuujinchou .

-(natsume)-

Voices could be heard , whispers . It sounded like someone was arguing to Natsume , it made his head swim farther into the dark . Making him want to sink deeper into it's warmth . But it seemed the dark didn't want to comfort him today , as it tossed him further into the throws of consciousness .

His eye lids got got thinner , light pouring into them letting off a red glow as they were closed . Slowly they fluttered open , and the voices faded . He blinked , taking in the bright light with ease .

Slowly he took in his surroundings , looking around with his stiff neck . He must have been out for days he thought as he tried sitting up. Only to get a dizzy spell and fell back on the bed ,clutching his head hoping to appease the migraine he now had.

" Natsume , that is enough . If you push yourself any farther it will just hurt more. " a voice sounded out in the room.

Natsume froze , he knew that voice . Matoba was in the room with him , he should have figured . He expected no less of the young man , he was always one to stay beside Natsume so he could punish him the first chance he got .

And so he waited , waited for Matoba to speak . It was better for him not to do anything , to anger his master . For if he did the consequences would be dire . So instead he just layed there and prayed for his punishment to be quick .

Because he needed to rest again so he could pay attention in school . So he could have his only time to himself , school , the one place he truly liked. So he rolled over , looked up to the cream colored ceiling and stared at it , waiting. But minutes passed by and nothing happened , neither party had said a word.

" Natsume , as it is you are too weak to go through something strenuous . So I have a proposition of sorts , would you like to hear it ? " asked Matoba.

He turned his head and looked to the exorcist , and slowly but surely nodded. It wasn't everyday Matoba made a proposition with him , so he head to listen . It wasn't the time to be feeble and pass up such a chance .

" Alright , but first . Just what in the world gave you such a ridiculous idea as to use your powers in such a way. You know very well , how they affect you . Natsume , I gave no such orders for you to release those abilities of yours . Yet you did so , do you have anything to say for yourself ?" Matoba heatedly interrogated .

Natsume sat up , and bowed his head . He knew that if he told Matoba his reason the Natori would get in trouble , so instead he choose to stay quiet. Letting his hair shield his eyes , an ever present frown placed on his lips.

" Well then , we will talk about this another day . But for today I've been told you need to relax , that your body is under too much stress . So here is my proposition , I will let you roam the compound by yourself , but in return you must wear an ankle bracelet that will tell me where you are . What do you say Natsume , how about it ? " Matoba asked boredly .

NTsume at firs thought that it was just another of Matoba's acts of cruelty , the dangle the carrot in front of the rabbit . But then he thought about it. It seemed that Matoba wouldn't be the type to joke about this , so instead he slowly but surely nodded his head .

Matoba nodded at him , then snapped his fingers. A servant shiki came in , Natsume studied it . And blinked as he noticed that in it's long lanky arms were a watch like device . He looked at it confusedly , it looked like a watch , but he knew it wasn't .

In place of the screen which a watch had in order to tell time , was a big black box . With a larger red light at the top . Matoba must have noticed his stares , because he then proceeded to explain it to him.

The device , was meant to track his location . The red light , was a sign to tell one that the device was on and working . He nodded , he understood although he didn't like the idea that it was going to be placed on him.
But he didn't have a choice , it was either that or he couldn't go out at all.

So he sucked it up and let Matoba bend down and gently take his ankle . He watch in fascination , as Matoba put it on his ankle . Watched as it locked in place like a shakle , and as Matoba nodded happy it locked automatically . The exorcist then stood up and and took his hand , and lead him out of the room.

He was then lead through the maze of hallways . Turning and turning until Matoba stopped , Natsume looked at him and then to a door he vaguely recognized as the door to the backyard Koi pond. One that he'd only been to a couple of times with Matoba for some ' couple' time .

He watched as Matoba let go of his hand and then went to slide the door open . And then turned back to Natsume and explained his time limit , and the present time . Sunset , that was when he was to be back . And no later or else he would be punished , injuries , or not .

He nodded , but when Matoba no longer spoke he still waited to be given the okay to go . Matoba seemed to have caught on and nodded in approval . He then starred to take his leave, he was walking down the stone pathway, when he turned and quickly bowed at Matoba before turning away .

He dashed I to the forest , and then let his wings down . Letting them catch wind between his feathers . It was wonderful to be free for a bit . He stopped and tried to figure where to go first . He was so excited , so instead he ran in front of him letting it be a mystery as to where he was headed.

He stopped when heard rushing water. He slowed down and began to walk , when he stopped in front of the water he bent down and dipped his fingers into it . It was cool , it felt nice between his fingers. He closed his eyes for a bit and stayed in that position , until he moved again. Deciding to move to a different spot .

He ran until he came to a place he liked . It was a large tree, with spread out branches . He looked up in wonder and then decided . He let his wings spread , and began to beat them . He then took off and gracefully landed on a big branch . He sat there and sighed in content . Soon birds began to gather , he smiled as they sang to one another .

A thought suddenly occurred to him , as he then proceeded to look up at the sky , smiling when he looked at it's vast blue endlessness . It was truly beautiful . He stayed like that for sometime , until he noticed the sky starting to begin a change of colors .

It was the he decided to look around and see how close he was to the compound . He didn't have to , but he decided if he were to overstay his welcome outside Matoba might get upset. So when he spotted the compound , he then got up spread his wings and flew down.

He had about a ten minute walk to the compound . So he spent the rest of his time, looking at the scenery for the last time . and when he arrived back at the compound , he noticed Matoba seemed to be waiting for him at the door.

He stopped and stared at the man for a moment , when he noticed a distressed look on his face. It was then a idea formed in his mind . He ran up and hugged Matoba , and uttered a smile thankyou to the man .

Okay I'll cut it there . So please comment , review , pm me , whatever floats your boat.

Oh ! And before I forget , this Friday I'll be posting an authors note announcing the day I'll choose to regularly be updating escape on . So be prepared ! :)

Bye for now all my lovelies ~

-Sorrowfulchild