The two years in Lyrias had quickly passed. Kana's wounds have completely healed within a couple months and she was able to move around again. Soldiers who were unharmed came to visit her and apologized for not being able to protect her. She told them that they were not at fault and that she was all healed now.
Hearing the news, Izana had written her a letter saying that she was dismissed from her duties until she was fully healed. Kana angrily ripped up the letter and tossed it in the trash. He was always trying to mess with her.
Shuuto had woken up a few months later and she and Ryuu greeted him delightedly. For now, he was resting in a small house that Kana had rented for the last couple years recuperating from his injuries. Shuuto had been having trouble moving his legs so he's been in bed rest until he could move again. Sometimes Kana and Ryuu would take him out on a wheelchair but the older man would make a fuss because he felt so vulnerable.

"Are you going out?" Shuuto asked as he watched Kana put her shoes on.
"Yeah, I'm going to the market. Do you need anything?"
Shuuto shook his head and continued to stare at her in awe. Kana felt herself blushing under his gaze.
"Wh-What?"
"You've gotten more beautiful these past two years," he smiled.
Kana blinked at him in surprise and quickly turned away to hide your embarrassment.
"Get some rest, you idiot," she mumbled, leaving the house.
Kana took a stroll down the street towards the market. People on Lyrias have gotten to know she now and would always stop to say hello whenever she passed. When shr reached the market, she stopped at a fruits and vegetable stall and observed the food.
"My, my, haven't seen you in awhile, Kana-chan!"
"Hi Granny," Kana greeted. "I thought I'd get some fruit for Shuu to eat."
"How's he doing nowadays?"
"He is well," Kana smiled. "Trying his best to walk again."
"It's a shame! He's quite a handsome fella too! A lot of the girls around here would be fighting for him once he's all better!"
Kana laughed.
"I have no doubts about that!"
"Now what about you, Kana-chan? You're getting to that age where you should be married! And look at how you've grown these past two years! More beautiful!"
Kana blushed.
"Thanks Granny... Oh!"
So embarrassed by her comments, she accidentally knocked over an apple from the stall. Just as it was about to fall, a hand caught it and she glanced up at the young man towering over her.
"Obi.."
He smiled at her and placed the apple back on the cart.
"Here ya go, Granny. Didn't even touch the floor!"
"Oh, Obi! Just take it," Granny laughed. "My my, you have also grown as well! Quite handsome indeed! I was just telling Kana here how beautiful she has gotten these last couple years!"
"G-Granny!" Kana cried out in embarrassment.
Obi chuckled.
"I agree," he said, gently touching the ends of her long, curly hair. "You've gotten beautiful.."
Kana's face turned beet red and even Granny had a blush on her cheeks. It was already a known fact around the market that Obi was rather fond of her even though neither of them knew it yet.
"Apple?" He asked, placing it in her hands.
"Th-Thank you..."
The two of them waved goodbye to Granny and walked down the market together. Granny shook her head and smiled.
"Such young love. Obi just needs to kiss her already!"

As the two of them walked together in awkward silence, Obi gazed at her in awe. After she had healed up and was excused from duty, she had began dressing a bit more casually. Her beautiful black hair flowing down her back and not wearing any noble-like clothes, but jeans, boots, and a flowy shirt.
"O-Obi..." Kana mumbled. "Quit staring at me.."
Obi laughed gently.
"Sorry. I haven't seen you in awhile up close. You look good!"
Kana glanced up at his handsome face. She had tried so hard to get rid of the feelings she had for him, but every time she caught a glimpse of the young man, her heart skipped a beat and the feelings kept growing. Obi raised an eyebrow at her.
"What?"
"Nothing.."
"How are your injuries?"
"Better. They don't ache as much anymore.."
"And Shuuto-san?"
Kana sighed.
"He's doing better too. Stubborn as hell, but he's trying to walk again."
Obi laughed.
"Sounds like him!"
Kana smiled to herself. It's been awhile since she and Obi had been alone together and talking like this. The two years had changed the two greatly. Especially her relationship. They didn't see much of each other and when they did, it was a more friendly greeting rather than painful ones.
"Let me carry that," Obi offered, grabbing her basket.
"Oh! That's okay, I-"
Obi's smile silenced her .
"Let me be a gentleman, Kana."
Kana blushed and turned away. If she continued walking with him, your heart would leap out of your chest.
"How's it going with Shirayuki?"
"Mistress has been busy. She misses Master greatly."
"Is that so?"
"Say, that stall looks delicious," Obi pointed out and pulled her with him.
Obi gripped Kana's hand tightly as the two of them stood in front of a takoyaki stall.
"Smells good huh?" He grinned.
"Are you hungry?" Kana laughed.
"Just a bit. I've been patrolling all morning."
Kana stood quietly as Obi ordered two orders of takoyaki. She glanced down at her entwined hands. He still hadn't let go.
"Your hand is sweating," Obi whispered, causing her to blush. "Are you nervous?"
"I've never held your hand before.. And you won't let go.." she told him quietly.
"Let me have this day, Kana..." He mumbled. "Thanks for the food, Mister!"
Kana grabbed the takoyaki since her hand was the only one that was free and Obi led her to the center of town and sat down on a bench. Obi finally released her hand as he gratefully took the food from her. Sitting back relaxing, he ate his food as Kana nervously glanced around the town.
"I heard you were getting married," Obi suddenly piped up.
Kana's head whirled to face him.
"Eh?"
"Congrats."
"Oh, well I-"

"Kana."

Kana and Obi glanced up to find Haru standing before you.
"Haru," she greeted. "What's up?"
"Your father is here to see you," he told her, eyeing Obi who stared back.
"Oh.. Okay.." she said disappointedly. "I'm sorry, Obi.."
"It's okay! I was just relaxing when I saw you. Have fun with your fiancé!"

"Eh?"
But before Kana could say anything, Haru pulled her away and led her to where her father was staying.
"What was he talking about...?" Kana questioned Haru.
"I told him I proposed to you."
Kana sweat-dropped.
"What'd you say that for?!"
"Cuz it's true."
"But I said no..."
"He doesn't have to know that."

Obi watched as the two of them disappeared. He then noticed the basket Kana had left on the bench and chuckled.
"Idiot. You forgot your groceries."
After finishing his food, Obi grabbed the basket and headed towards the house Kana had rented for her and Shuuto. The window was open so he peeked his head in and found the older man laying on the couch.
"Yo!" Obi greeted.
Shuuto glanced up from his reading.
"Hey Obi."
"Kana forgot her basket of groceries. Thought I'd drop it off."
Shuuto rolled his eyes.
"She's been acting strange lately. Thanks for bringing it."
Obi entered the house and placed the basket on the counter.
"How are you feeling?"
"Better. But I'd rather walk again."
"Can I ask you something?" Obi mumbled quietly.
"Hm?"
"You're not angry that Kana's marrying Haru?"
Shuuto blinked at him in confusion.
"Huh?"
"You didn't know?" Obi wondered, hard to believe that Kana wouldn't tell Shuuto.
"I knew he proposed," Shuuto explained. "But Kana said no."
Obi's eyes widened. He glanced up at Shuuto.
"What...?"
Shuuto chuckled lightly.
"Surely you know by now how she feels about you."
"But Haru- that bastard!" Obi growled.
Shuuto laughed.
"I think you should tell her. She'll be happy. You've caused her so much pain these past few years you know that?"
"I-I know... Thanks."

Later that evening, Obi was on patrol when Ryuu came up to talk to him.
"You sure have grown, huh?" Obi chuckled.
Ryuu hesitated.
"What's wrong?" Obi wondered.
Ryuu let out his worries to the older man. Kana, who had been looking for her little brother, ended up listening in as she hid from the two of them. When they were finished, Kana ran out of her hiding place.
"Ryuu!" Kana called out, running to him.
"Onee-chan! You shouldn't be running!" He cried out.
Kana stopped in her steps and she looked at him. He was already taller than her now and his voice was getting deeper. Ryuu noticed her expression and started to walk away.
"Uh, Ryuu, wait-"
But the younger boy had already left. Kana sighed as she leaned against the wall of the roof.
"I just get so surprised when I see or hear him. I don't mean to offend him.."
"I'm sure he knows that," Obi chuckled. "He's just not used to the whole puberty thing."
Kana groaned.
"I'm his sister, but I don't know how to help him get through it. I'm not very knowledgeable about boys' puberty.. If only Shuuto was better.. But thank you Obi."
"Hm? For what?"
"Talking to him," Kana smiled. "It helps him a lot."
Obi laughed.
"Well I've been through it before!"
Kana glanced up at him and noticed him staring at her with eyes filled with emotions. She then noticed a bow near her and picked it up. She observed it carefully.
"It's been a long time..." You mumbled.
"It hurts to shoot huh?"
"At first yeah. Then I was just too scared to pick it up again," she said. "I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do it.."
"Here, let me help," offered Obi.
He stood behind her and helped Kana into a shooting position. He placed a hand on her left hand that held the bow and his other hand on her right hand that held the arrow. The two of them faced the target and got into position.
"Breathe," Obi whispered as he felt her shake a bit.
Kana chuckled.
"I remember doing this with you when we first met."
Obi smiled as he remembered that day. Then, he stared at her face. She was looking seriously at the target. The wind was blowing and he caught a whiff of her scent. Kana smelled really nice. After a few seconds of concentration, she took a deep breath.
"Let go," Obi said and she released the arrow.
Kana's eyes widened and a big grin appeared on her face when the arrow hit the bullseye.
"I-I did it.." Kana gasped. "I did it, Obi!"
She tackled him into a hug without thinking and Obi chuckled as he wrapped his arms around her. Suddenly realizing what she was doing, she pulled away quickly, hiding her red face.
"S-Sorry.. But thank you..." Kana whispered. "I-I should go find Ryuu.."
As she was about to walk away, Obi grabbed her arm.
"Kana, you're not getting married?" He questioned.
Kana shook her head.
"N-No. That was a misunderstanding-"
Next thing she knew, Obi pulled her into his arms and his lips made contact with her. After he broke away, Kana looked at him in confusion.
"Don't run away," he said. "I'm trying to show you how I feel..."
Kana's eyes widened as she felt tears develop in her eyes.
"I love you, Kana.."

And, cut!

Oh, well, to say the truth, I don't know if the fanfiction is finished or not, but the author doesn't have anymore chapters on her wall, so yeah, here it ends, I guess. I promise, if she updates, I'll post new chapters, if not, then It's the end. It was really nice seeing people were so good with me posting this fanfiction, but all the credits go to Izzy22. So, yeah, thank you for letting me having this fanfiction uploaded here 3 I can say there aren't enough fanfictions about Obi, so I was really glad, when I found it and I'm also happy that I was able to read it. You are the best, Izzy22 3 Thank you once again 3