Okay, it's been quite a long time since I've updated~ sorry for the long wait~ ^_^

Here's Chapter 5~ Enjoy~ ^_^

Disclaimer: I do not own Hack series~ (though I wish it was so Endrance and Haseo would live happily ever after) haha~

Pairings: EndrancexHaseo

Haseo was heading to Mac Anu's harbor to meet up with Silabus and Gaspard to do a new quest. He wasn't in the best of moods and the gossiping of the players he passed by were not helping alleviate it either. It's already been more than a month and it was still a hot issue, the Terror of Death couldn't even buy bike parts without being stared at and frowned upon, and right now, that could worsen his mood further. The last thing he wants is to attract attention, he already got a lot of it when he was the Terror of Death and currently as the reigning Emperor of the Demon Palace tournament he didn't want to draw heads to him anymore he feels that his world is becoming smaller and smaller.

Finally, he arrived at the harbor and eyed the place to seek out Silabus and Gaspard but instead he saw Matsu coming out of Bikman's shop. 'He looks pissed.' Haseo thought and he approached the other curious about what's bothering his friend.

"Hey Matsu!" he called out and instantly Matsu's head snapped to look at him, eyes wide open and mouth agape, "Something wrong?" he asked as Matsu continued to stare at him.

Haseo was about to ask another question when he heard a familiar dejected sigh and his heart skipped a beat, "Matsu…" a soothing voice reached the Terror of Death's ears and the avatar who owned the voice parted the doors, "I'll give you enough money… to buy that new bike part… if you want…" when the other didn't respond he just turned his gaze to where his companion's stare was at, "Is something the ma-" he was taken aback the adept rogue he was with is in the company of another adept rogue who was extremely familiar to him, the Temptress gasped and this caught Matsu's attention.

"E-En-" he stuttered he looked at the tall player and saw blue light surrounding him violet and blue faded then Endrance completely disappeared, "Arg! Damn it! He logged out!" he mumbled something about a quest that he and Endrance were about to embark on but the Terror of Death just heard a few details.

"So, the rumor was true." Haseo suddenly said.

Matsu was snapped out of his solemn rant and said, "What rumor?"

"That Endrance is with Moon Tree now."

"Oh that rumor," Matsu shook his head, "No no, he's not a member but he's been hanging out with us for a month now." Suddenly he remembered what took place moments earlier and he roughly scratched his head with both hands and growled in frustration, "Darn it, he made me promise him that I'd make sure you don't see him!" Matsu sat down on the steps, "He made it a point for you not to see him but I guess it's unavoidable."

Kaoru pulled his M2D off of his head his long blonde hair slid smoothly as he pried them off it before settling it gently beside the keyboard. He just saw Haseo and he doesn't know what to do, he failed him. All Haseo ever wanted was to never see him ever again and he wasn't able to fulfill that wish. His heart ached but it was a pleasant ache, a welcome feeling it was proof that even though he was disappointed that he could not give Haseo the pleasure to realize his wish to not see Endrance again, he could not hide the fact that he was glad, if not then elated, to see the former Terror of Death.

"Treacherous heart, you're being selfish again." He said as he clutched his chest with his hand that formerly held the mouse. "You're only supposed to feel like that when he's happy." He just sat on his computer chair staring at the monitor,an hour passed and he was still immobile until a soft knock on his door was heard the sound snapping him back to present.

"Kaoru dear, they're here." He heard his mother's soft voice call out to him on the other side of the door. It has been a while since he heard from her. "Dear, hurry up. Our guests are waiting."

"I'm coming mother." He informed her he closed his eyes and inhaled deeply, 'This maybe a ticket to a very long vacation from The World.' He thought then slowly opened his eyes stood up the elegantly strode towards the door but before he turned the knob he glance longingly at his computer on which he spent countless days and nights on, "I wonder... if you would be... happy for me... if you knew..." the he looked at his feet dejectedly, "Or would you be all too happy and completely forget about me?" His tears threatened to spill but he tried to shake it off. He inhaled deeply again, a habit he acquired to boost his frail confidence and as he exhaled the corners of his lips slowly curved up to a smile, "This is for me as well," he gripped the knob tightly, "but you'll definitely benefit from it more. I did this with you in mind." And with that he left the relative comfort of his room to face the real world.

" You know what Haseo, En's quite successful in keeping way out of your sight... well, 'till now that is. Ugh, I can't believe I failed to warn him that you're here." Matsu said as he was still beating himself up over the incident. Haseo mumbled something, "Huh? Did you say something? I didn't hear you."

"I said I don't own the world he can go wherever he pleases to." he stated almost in a whisper. Matsu stared at him then laughed, "Did I say something funny?" he asked annoyed at the other adept rogue.

"Are you crazy Haseo?" he managed to say between chuckles, "Anyone and I mean anyone! Would stay clear away from you if they were at the receiving end of your rant! I mean you called one of the most powerful and well-known player of The World worthless and useless and who could forget the now famous line, 'you've become more of a liability than help, you're a burden, I don't want to see you anymore' hearing those words would definitely make people hide from you!" Matsu stopped laughing and looked accusingly at Haseo, "You're cruel Haseo. Were you having fun and getting a great laugh when Endrance chased you around like a love-sick puppy? Have you forgotten the cruel words you told him? I tried not to take sides because you're a good friend of mine but hearing you say you don't own The World so Endrance could stroll around wherever and whenever he pleases despite what you told him? It's bullshit Haseo, pure bullshit!"

"I didn't ask him to fall in-love with me..." He muttered.

Matsu stood up, "And also, he didn't ask to hear those words from you. See you later, Haseo." then he logged out and left Haseo by himself, the former didn't even think about the exchange of words he said to the reigning Emperor and if at all it made an impact. Matsu knew that 9 out of 10 times he'd be wrong to guess what's on the other's mind but he hoped it was an apologetic speech to the wounded blade brandier.

Haseo after being left by Matsu, went to the docks to wait for Silabus and Gaspard he seemed the usual he looked unphased by what happened. Why should he? When he wanted it that way.

tbc...

Okay, there you go~ ^_^ end of chapter 5~

I'll upload the next chap sooner (well, hopefully ^^;;)~ please R&R~