"Siblings?!" the group exclaimed in surprise, with the exception of Kiki.
Kana rubbed the back of her head and chuckled.
"Yep!"
"Ryuu, you didn't tell us this," Shirayuki told the younger boy.
"It never came up," Ryuu muttered.
"You're still so expressionless, Ryuu," laughed Obi, patting the boy on the head. "How come you didn't mention anything, Kana?"
"It didn't come up," she repeated, causing everyone to sweatdrop.
"What?" Kana and Ryuu ask at the same time.
"You two really are siblings," chuckled Mitsuhide.
"How come I never knew about this...?" Zen gaped, dumbfounded. "I've known you since you were little! And Ryuu too!"
Kana and Ryuu looked at each and shrugged.
"It never came up," the both of them replied in unison.
Zen sighed.
"Whatever. I've had enough surprises tonight. Are you sure you're alright Kana?"
"Oh.. Uh yes. I think so," Kana replied, slightly smiling.
"Alright. Then I'll escort Shirayuki back to her room," says Zen, placing his hand on Shirayuki's back.
"We'll come with," said Mitsuhide as he and Kiki began to follow.
"I guess I'll head back to my room then. I don't think Shirayuki needs so many escorts," Kana told them.
"I'll take Master Ryuu back," Shuuto informed, staring at Kana intently before he and Ryuu disappeared down the hall.
"Goodnight!" she called out to the group as they went to their separate ways.

Obi turned back every few seconds as he watched Kana walk back alone. She turned the corner away from his view and he let out a small sigh. Zen and Mitsuhide glanced at him.
"What's up Obi?"
"Nothing Master," smiled Obi, looking back once more.
Zen chuckled.
"You can walk her back to her room if you're so concerned."
Obi's eyes lit up and the rest of the group smiled.
"It seems Obi has grown fond of Kana-san," giggled Shirayuki.
"She's my partner, Mistress. Like Mister and Miss here, I feel like I should watch out for Kana too," Obi informed, glancing towards her direction once more.
"And I thought you said you didn't need a partner," smirked Zen teasingly.
Obi slightly blushed, catching the others by surprise.
"Just go, Obi," says Zen, trying to hold back laughter. "Take care of her."
"Yes Master!"
As Obi ran off towards Kana, Zen let out his laugh and Mitsuhide sighed.
"He doesn't know how he feels yet huh?"

Kana was sitting on the edge of the castle walls staring at the moon when she heard footsteps approaching her. She reached for a knife just in case, but then remembered that she didn't bring any with her. To her relief, she noticed a glimpse of jet black hair as Obi turned the corner.
"Kana!"
"Obi?" Kana wondered as he reached her. "What's up? I thought you were escorting Shirayuki to her room?"
Obi gazed at her. Her amethyst eyes were glowing from the moonlight and it seemed like tears were developing in her eyes. He inched closer to Kana until she could feel his own breath and he reached up to wipe her eyes.
"Why are you crying?" Obi asked quietly.
"Ah! Was I? I didn't notice.." she laughed it off, turning her head away from him. "I was just thinking about things I guess."
"What kind of things?"
"Personal things."

Kana gazed at the moon longer and smiled slightly, remembering the times she had with her mother when she was little. The wind blew causing her loose hair to fly to the side and her body to shiver. Beforeshe could say anything, Kana felt warm cloth wrap around her body.
"Cold?" Obi asked, smiling at her.
She blushed as she wrapped his coat tighter around her. The scent on his coat smelled very nice and comforting.
"Thank you..." Kana whispered as she jumped back into the hallway. "I suppose I should get back to my room."
"I'll walk you," he offered, walking near her.
The walk back to her room was quiet, yet comforting. She really liked having Obi by herr side. In a way, Kana felt safe. She opened the door of her room and entered the dark-lit space.
"Will you be alright tonight?" Obi asked worriedly.
"Of course! Thank you for walking me back," Kana smiled, returning Obi's coat.
"Are you sure?" He wonders, eyeing her carefully.
"Y-Yes... Thank you Obi. Good night..."
"Good night Kana."
Kana closed the door behind her and sighed. She wasn't alright. Lord Odair had traumatized her and she wasn't sure if she would be able to sleep. Without thinking she opened the door widely.
"Obi-"
"Yes?"
Kana's eyes widened as she saw Obi still standing in front of her door. She shakily reached for his shirt, avoiding his eyes.
"C-Can you stay with me until I fall asleep?" She ask hesitantly.
Obi stepped into her room and closed the door behind him. He pulled Kana in his arms tightly.
"Gladly."
She changed out of her dress and into her PJs. Fortunately for Obi, it was dark in Kana's room so she couldn't see him blush as he saw her in a short silky dress. As she climbed onto her bed, Obi followed her and he was shirtless at that.
Kana felt her face warm up. This is too weird to be sleeping on the same bed as Obi. The two of them had just started bonding and sharing one bed was moving too fast in their relationship. Although in her opinion, Obi didn't seem too concerned about it. Maybe it's because his feelings were for Shirayuki.
"Thank you for staying with me," Kana whispered, slipping under the blankets.
"My pleasure," Obi says softly. "Good night."
She felt her eyes slowly close and Kana drifted to sleep. When she wakes up, Obi would probably be gone.

The next morning...
Kana's eyes blinked open, trying to adjust to the morning light. She felt warm this particular morning. More comfy than usual. She then realized that there was a body laying right next to her. In fact, Kana's head was resting on this person's arm, her face centimeters away from his.
Obi?!

Kana thought he was only staying until she fell asleep. Maybe he fell asleep too? She felt his quiet breathing against her. His face looked really peaceful as he slept. Kana felt her hand roam towards his bare chest. She examined the nice tone of his body and the muscles he developed. Kana then noticed the long scar across his chest. She wondered where he got such a big wound.
"You shouldn't touch a sleeping person's body with such affection," she heard Obi whisper.
Kana retracted her arm quickly and jumped away from him. Obi laughed as he pulled her arm back.
"I'm just kidding!"
Kana turned bright red and covered her face into the pillow. Obi chuckled as he stroked her hair.
"You looked really peaceful when you were sleeping," he said quietly. "Next thing I knew, I fell asleep too."
"I-It's okay... I don't really mind you being here..."
Kana turned her head slightly so that one of her eyes were peering at him. She noticed his lips widen with a smile. She then felt a tingling feeling on her own lips causing her to touch it with a finger. Was it a dream? It felt like someone had ... kissed her?
"I-Is something wrong?" asked Obi as he watched Kana.
"N-No. It's just that-" she turned to him and noticed he was blushing red. "I-It was probably a dream.."
"Dream huh?"

"Kana? Are you awake yet?"

Kana sat up quickly on her bed and stared at the door. She then looked at Obi in horror. If they found out he was in here, he would be reprimanded.
"You need to get dressed and leave as soon as possible," she whispered to Obi as she got out of bed to get dressed.
"I-I'll be right there, Mitsuhide!" Kana called out.
Obi slowly sat up at the edge of the bed as he watched Kana about to undress. She had taken off the short dress and was left in just her underwear before she realized that Obi was still in her room.
"Gyaah!"

"Kana?! Are you okay?!" Mitsuhide called out from the other side of the door.
"I-I'm fine! Just fell!" Kana yelled back, covering her breasts in front of Obi.
She noticed that he was already bright red and that his hands were covering the lower part of his body.
"You should've said something!" Kana hissed quietly. "Get out!"
"I need my clothes- watch out!"
Kana accidentally tripped on the bed post and landed on top of Obi on the bed. His hands caught her waist as her face barely touched his.
"S-Sorry!" she cried, stumbling to get up.
"I guess we're not considered great partners until we see each other half naked huh?" Obi tried to joke, though his face was bright red.
"That's not funny..." Kana glared at him.
Obi quickly grabbed his clothes and put them on. He opened the window and smiled at Kana.
"See you later."
With that, he jumped out and ran across the castle garden. Once he was out of reach, he stared at his hands which have touched Kana's bare skin.
"She was really soft..." He whispered. "And smelled nice too.."
Obi groaned as he sat himself against the tree feeling aroused from picturing her again.
"Ugh."

Kana stumbled to get the shoes on as she opened the door and nearly bumping into Mitsuhide.
"Whoa. Watch it," he chuckled, catching her. "You alright? Was someone in there with you? I thought I heard voices."
"No I was talking to myself," she told him, looking away.
"Huh. Do you know where Obi is? I went to his room but he wasn't there."
"Uh, not sure! He must be out and about already!" Kana laughed nervously.
Mitsuhide gave her a weird look.
"Alright, well, it's your turn to train the soldiers. They're waiting for you."
"You got it!"