A:N/ So you're probably why I'm updating this story so fast? Well, because I've gotten over some depression here and there. Also, I've gotten some encouragement. That's why I would like to thank Xiangli! I may be naive, but I'm not exactly stupid either. Say whatever you want about my stories that I wrote in the past few months, I don't care. And I'll say this right now. I'm so happy with this year. And the greatest thing about it is, is that it's not over yet! So I'll be working as hard as I can in the next few months! Thank you very much for reading my work, sharing your opinions, and your attention. It means so much.
Anyway, on another note, please go on and read Chapter Six of What to Do! I hope you enjoyed this as much I did!
To Arthur's surprise, the train station was empty. Then, the realization hit him. It was night. 'Damn it! I missed it! But ... I've never missed it before.' Arthur thought to himself. His dark green eyes took to the sky, staring aimlessly, looking for some thing. But all he saw were black blankets of small lights. Twinkling, sparkling, without movement as they crowed the moon. Round and strong, not budging to move from its given spot within the sea of lights. A small frown took place over Arthur's features. It wasn't a frown of disgust. Nor hatred. Roderich had never seen such a frown, especially one from Arthur. Though, from a distance, Arthur's brother knew what had disappointed the young boy to such a degree. No words were passed for some time. And it was eating at Arthur's brother. So instead of standing around, he decided to say something. And he most centrally didn't want to yell. For one, it was late at night so if anything was yelled or screamed, then you'd be getting some trouble. Not to mention they were out in the countryside, so who knows who would be out at this hour!
As Arthur's brother quickly made his way over to the two, a gentle smile appeared on Roderich's lips.
"Allistor! How are you?" Roderich asked happily.
"Don't be so loud, would ya?" Allistor replied. The taller man looked over to Arthur, his eyes still scanning the open night sky. "Arthur ..." Allistor said trailing off.
Arthur escaped his short trance after hearing his brother's voice. "O-oh ... Brother." Arthur said as his eyes left the sky, turning over to his brother. When was the last time the two siblings saw eye to eye? It probably had been well over a year. Though, it didn't take much to remember the sight and features of Allistor. His messy short auburn hair would burn into anyone's mind. And he had had the same green eyes as Arthur, just not as dark and empty. He was tall and slim, though his skin was tough and tender, that being the perfect place to keep a scar. The clothes he wore were as the same as many, black dress shirt with pants. Along with a white vest. Simple. Nothing too extraordinary. But nothing too bland.
The two brothers didn't take their eyes off each other for a second. I guess some would say how creepy, or how disturbing they stared so much at one another. But deep down, some where, it was kinda like hugging. ( On some level at least. )
"So, shall we go?" Roderich asked, watching them star at one another with a knowing smile.
"I think that would be for the best. I am quit hungry." Arthur said, shifting his glance towards Roderich.
Allistor merely nodded, acknowledging his own hunger. The three walked over to Allistor's horse and buggy.
"Our house isn't far from here." Allistor said as the horse took off down the road.
It wasn't the smoothest ride, but it wasn't the roughest either. The dirt road was surrounded by the green lands that had stretched farther than any garden. The same land that had been visible from the train's window.
Arthur would occasionally glance up to the sky, searching for something unseen. Roderich had known Arthur for almost five years, and he still questioned the young boy's motives at the things he engaged in. But he did know what he was searching for. The fact would be crowed by more questions than answers. And to say that the answers were useful to unravel Arthur's true nature would've been an understatement by far. Roderich had also known that Allistor was the closest to Arthur, besides his mother of course. The Kirkland's were most centrally interesting. It was something to marvel at, both their money and power. Yet, the sad truth laid waiting. It was known to Arthur, yes. But it wasn't quit acknowledged. Meaning, in Arthur's terms,'not taking it into concentration'. And Arthur wasn't the type of person to care about others' problems. Remember Alfred? Yes, he was far from the middle class, but still had the will to carry on like a normal boy. Though, that would depend on your definition of 'normal'.
"We're here." Allistor said as he jumped down from his set. Arthur stepped down slowly, keeping his eyes to the sky.
"Arthur, didn't you saw you were hungry?" Roderich asked, watching Arthur take his sweet time getting down from the buggy.
"Of course I am, how would I forget some thing I said myself." Arthur said, glancing to Roderich.
"Then you best hurry up, or else I am gabble up all the food." Roderich said, chuckling a bit seeing Arthur run past him.
"I'll take the horses inside, make sure Arthur doesn't eat all the food." Allistor said, throwing Roderich a key. Roderich nodded, running after Arthur to the front door. 'W-w-w-w-what?! This isn't how it looked last time I visited!' Roderich thought to himself, his face paling from sudden shock.
As Arthur stood next to Roderich, still in the doorway, his patience was quickly becoming unbearable.
"Oh, you two haven't gotten yourself anything to eat yet?" Allistor asked. Walking inside behind Roderich, who was still in deep shock, and Arthur who grew more hungry and impatient by the second.
A confused look crossed over on Allistor's face, "Arthur, what's wrong with Roderich?"
"How should I know? Ask him yourself, I'm going to get myself something to eat." Arthur shrugged, walking away into the darkness.
Allistor could almost feel chills down his spin watching as the young boy slowly, take each step heavier then the one before, casing the floor boards to creak. "A-Arthur!"
Click
"Don't worry, I found the light switch!" Arthur yelled back.
'Damn, I swear that child ...' Alistor thought as he began to trail off.
"Roderich, you OK?" Allistor asked, tapping on the brunette's shoulder.
The brunette suddenly turned around to face Allistor, giving him a horrified look of panic.
"I-I thought this was your mansion! T-this wasn't h-how it looked like when I last v-visited!"
"Technically, it's a castle. And the place you visited me was at my summer cottage." Allistor said, grinning. It almost come out as a smile.
Almost.
Roderich just stared at the red head, not caring if his left was in fact twitching.
A:N/ Just wanted to mention this story isn't over quit yet. ( I'm sorry if my first Author's note of this chapter confused you. ) And yes, I could write these chapters longer, but I won't. ( Just because. )
-Arthur