Thanks for the reviews; they really have inspired me to keep going. Well that and I dislike people who half write fics. Like why write one and string people along like that? …anywayyy I hope this is a good chapter :P
Monday/4 o'clock pm/ Setsuna's dorm
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Did I die? I didn't think you would feel the pain after you were dead… if I still feel it perhaps I'm not? I should probably try to see if I'm truly dead or not. Setsuna thought groggily as she tried to open her eyes
When Setsuna did open her eyes they were assaulted with the suns piercing rays filtering through her window.
I should shut those curtains… WAIT! How am I even in my room!
Setsuna's eyes flew open in alarm. She soon felt pressure on her torso and looked to find a pair of slender arms circling her.
This had better not be Eva's way of welcoming me to school. I told her enough with the pranks.
Setsuna cleared her throat and felt the person behind her stiffen
"Eva? How did you get in my room? How did I get in my room?" Setsuna asked slightly annoyed as she tried to sit up in vain as she was held in place by the arms around her
Setsuna sighed and turned to ask what Eva's deal was when she noticed the person behind her was slightly taller than what Eva would be, and this persons hair wasn't blonde but brown.
Setsuna quickly flipped out of the bed and summoned her sword to her by chanting a quick phrase. Setsuna was in her fighting stance as she finally locked eyes with her intruder/kidnapper.
Shocked to say the least, Setsuna dropped her sword and widened her eyes before masking her emotions completely and putting on a blank expression.
"Pardon me for my rudeness, I was under the impression you were someone else" Setsuna said in a monotone before bowing in apology
"Who is Eva?" Konoka asked with a frown on her face as she stood up and walked closer to Setsuna.
Eva? So she has new friends…well I guess it's to be expected. My Secchan is the cutest and nicest person there is after all but…I can't believe she is so close to this Eva person as to think she was in her bed cuddling her! Konoka thought as she felt a bit of jealousy creep its way in her chest, tightening it.
Setsuna wasn't supposed to tell anyone that Eva and Nate were vampires, so she decided to lie. She was scared she would get found out because Konoka had always told her she was a bad liar. Setsuna always knew she was a good liar, the only exception being she couldn't find it in her heart to lie to the princess. Now Setsuna was going to have to put her new skills to the test.
"A student here at Mahora" Setsuna said simply, avoiding eye contact and picking up her sword
Konoka watched the other girl with calculating eyes. Secchan is keeping something from me and to make it worse it's about this Eva girl.
"When did you get here? I didn't tell anyone where I was staying" Setsuna said wondering what Konoka had done to get the information.
"Have you forgotten I am the dean's granddaughter?"
"I… would certainly hope not seeing as I'm your guard. I wouldn't forget you" Setsuna said as she sheathed her sword
Konoka felt herself blush slightly as her heartbeat picked up its pace considerably. Setsuna was always so sweet and nice to Konoka. Konoka was happy to find that Setsuna hadn't changed her personality over the years of their separation.
"you…you've finally come back then?" Konoka asked as tears gathered in her eyes.
Setsuna gave a smile and bowed again but this time teasing
"at your service"
Konoka couldn't hold back anymore and gave Setsuna a crushing hug, rubbing their cheeks together.
"I missed you so much Secchan. More than you can imagine" Konoka said crying on Setsuna's shoulder
Setsuna was frozen. She didn't know how to go about this situation.
"Shh… don't cry Ojosama" Setsuna said giving Konokas back a few comforting pats
"Have you missed me as I've missed you Secchan?" Konoka asked wiping her tears away and looking Setsuna in the eyes
"I… I missed you as well Ojosama" Setsuna said looking at Konoka with a small blush
"Ojosama? What happened to Konochan?" Konoka asked frowning as she hugged Setsuna again
"Someone such as me couldn't address you in that fashion. It would be horribly improper" Setsuna said as she stood stiffly in Konoka's embrace
"Please Secchan I want nothing more in this whole world then to be close to you like we were before. You have no idea how much I missed you. Every time I thought of you my heart ached. I even tried to find you several times. I-I'm so sorry my father sent you away Secchan" Konoka said trying to stifle her sobs by burying her face in the crook of Setsuna's neck.
Setsuna really hated to see Konoka cry. Every time Konoka did cry Setsuna was normally the only one to have made her cry, whether it be from Setsuna leaving for a day or two to train, or be it from Setsuna asking her charge to tone down the glomping when others are around.
Knowing the reason for Konoka's tears were from her own actions, Setsuna felt guilt flood her being
Seating herself on the bed, Setsuna motioned for Konoka to sit beside her. Konoka of course chose to sit in her guards lap and return to her previous action which was hugging Setsuna.
"N-No it was my fault. I failed you and your family's trust and expectations and- Wait… you tried to find me! Ojosama the danger that could have befallen you! Please don't do reckless things when it is only me" Setsuna said grabbing Konoka's shoulder, being sure to drive the point home by looking deep into Konoka's chocolate brown eyes.
What Setsuna didn't expect was to see Konoka's eyes narrow in what looked like anger.
"Only you?" Konoka said slowly
"Well yes… surely a princess shouldn't be so concerned for a mere guard" Setsuna said sounding confused
"Mere guard?" Konoka said again slowly as if she were trying to hold in her anger as her embrace on her guard tightened considerably
Seems Secchan has reverted to her old self-conscious and self-loathing ways. It took me a long time to break her of that habit. If I ever find that "trainer" of hers he will get what he deserves Konoka thought angrily
"Secchan will you tell me what happened while you were away from me?" Konoka asked as she loosened her vice grip arms from around her guard
After a full minute of thinking Setsuna sighed
"Training mostly" Setsuna said as she found the wall to be the most interested thing
"What kind of training?"
"I still haven't found out what happened earlier and how I got here. Did you find me on the ground? The last thing I remember was chasing that creepy lady who tried to get to you…" Setsuna said ignoring Konoka's earlier question
"Someone got past the barriers?" Konoka said as her eyes widened
Setsuna inwardly smiled as her distraction worked
"Yes I felt it break while I was finishing my shift this morning. Don't worry I can't feel her presence anymore. How did I get here?" Setsuna said looking into Konoka's eyes
"When I was looking for you at the entrance to the school, I heard a commotion. Everybody was pointing to the sky. You were falling to your death Secchan! I used some magic to help your decent slow. After seeing you unconscious, I brought you to your room" Konoka said scolding Setsuna with her eyes
"How did you know where my room was…and how did you get a key?" Setsuna asked already knowing the answer
"It really helps being the dean's granddaughter sometimes" Konoka winked
Setsuna blushed at the action and feeling her face heat up, she raised an eyebrow questioningly
"You must have your own key since mine fell from my pocket during the fall"
"Guilty" Konoka said sticking her tongue out playfully
Curses, this cuteness will be the end of me Setsuna thought as she felt more blood rise to her face
"Secchan since we are here…in your room… all alone… can I ask you something?" Konoka said as she felt nervousness enter her and settle in her throat
Uh oh… she saw how my gaze lingered on her all those years ago! She found me out! I'll be fired when she tells the King… I'll be ripped away from her Setsuna thought frantically
"Secchan what are you thinking? You look like you seen a ghost or something" Konoka said leaning close enough to Setsuna that their foreheads touched
"I'm sorry. I never thought things would turn out like this. I know my place now though; I won't make the same mistake twice Ojosama" Setsuna said after she moved from under Konoka so fast Konoka fell onto the bed, gently of course.
Setsuna stood at her now open door with her back to her charge
Konoka was confused and trying to process what Setsuna meant when she heard her guard talk again
"Just know I'll always be protecting you, from the shadows of course. I really have learned my lesson Ojosama" Setsuna said as she hid hear flowing tears from Konoka
"Secchan…? I-" Konoka tried to speak but was cut off by Setsuna
"Please be careful on your way back to your dorm. Don't worry, I'm going to go find the lady who tried to hurt you" Setsuna said as she dashed out of the room so fast Konoka didn't even see
Konoka was left on Setsuna's bed in utter confusion. After a few minutes Konoka snapped back
How did things end up this way? Why is it so hard for us to be together? Did I do something in a past life to deserve this? Konoka had these thoughts as she walked back to her dorm in silence, trembling slightly.
Setsuna couldn't leave her charge to walk home alone, so she cloaked her presence with her chi
She's… trembling. I really have disgusted her. Yet I'm so selfish that I won't leave her and spare her my presence. Setsuna thought as she saw her charge walk safely into her room.
Setsuna decided to take out her emotions by returning to the school gates and looking for any clues as to where the creepy lady disappeared to
"In your honor Ojosama, I will make her pay" Setsuna said as she took off in the direction of a fading chi trail left behind
Oh Setsuna, you silly confused girl. You are so oblivious! Part of your charm I suppose.
Till next time~ xoxo