"Hey wait up."

"You can't catch me."

"Slow down you're going too fast!"

"No you're just too slow."

"Elxa wait up my legs hurt."

"Don't be a baby Kenny."

Kenway retorted in a strict manner "Don't call me that. You know I don't like that name."

"Well if you weren't so slow I wouldn't call you that." Responded Elxa with a giggle.

"Yeah Kenway you're like the slowest one here. What's wrong with you?"

"Shut up Daniel." Kenway reacted. "You guys are faster than me. It's not fair."

"Fine we'll stop for you Kenny." Daniel had a smirk on his face and Elxa was giggling.

"Why do you guys pick on me so much? It's not funny."

"I just do it for fun. I don't try to make you mad."

"Yeah well I try and piss you off. You can't do shit to me."

Elxa sharply looked at Daniel and gave him a face that meant she wasn't happy with his answer.

The forests trees had a fall dye on the leaves. Foliage was dwindling all around them while the daylight shined through the trees, creating an orange glow through the leaves. You could see the veins in the fallen leaves as they flew past.

Kenway was only a month older than Elxa and one year younger than Daniel. Daniel was Kenway's older cousin, they had lived together since Kenway's parents took him in after Kenway's original parents left. Elxa came into the picture shortly after that, which was about 3 years ago. Daniel was 15 years old now looking fit and well-built for his age, Kenway was up to Daniel's neck while weighing about a three fourths volume his bulk.

"Why are you so mean all the time? Elxa does it for fun, but you… you are just mean."

"Oh look Kenway has a crush on Elxa."

Daniel made a heart with his hands and a few kissing faces to antagonize Kenway.

"Daniel cut it out. You've been a jerk ever since we took Kenway in. Show some respect."

"Oh is Kenway sad because he doesn't think that he fits in. Boo Hoo. That's so pathetic. Your parents only took you in because they felt bad for you. Your real mother and father were complete sociopaths and wanted to form an army. You were going to be their leader, but look at how that turned out. You look like you'd lose a fight to a three-year-old."

Elxa slapped Daniel across the head. "Daniel stop!"

Daniel flinched and grabbed his head after the blow that raddled his brain inside of his dome shaped head. Daniel looked over at Kenway. Kenway's eyebrows were down and his face gave a sign of anger. His eyes were like sharp spikes digging into Daniel's eyes and skin.

"Ok Kenway." Kenway's body sharpened and his ears perked up at Daniels remark. "You want to fight me. Don't you?"

"I don't want to; I'll beat you too badly."

Every part of Kenway's body was telling him to strike Daniel. But he knew that doing so would put Kenway into an even worse relationship with his cousin. Kenway knew that he was a little more skilled than Daniel. His old parents taught him how to fight at the age of five. Daniel started at the age of ten.

"Don't be a baby. Fight me like a man."

"I don't want to." Kenway demanded.

"Fine chicken."

Daniel placed his hands in his armpits and started creating chicken noises.

"Cut that out."

"Chicken…chicken."

"I said stop."

Kenway couldn't resist anymore, his body gave up on trying to quell the urge to fight. He darted at Daniel with full force and almost knocked him over into a pile of leaves. He then backed away and dodged one of Daniels punches that was heading straight for his face.

"Wow, I didn't know you were that tough." Snapped Daniel after he regained his strength.

"My mom's been training me."

"Guys stop." Elxa was standing a few feet away from them when she made the remark. She knew this would not end well.

"Oh wow your mommy has been training you. Where's your daddy, oh wait he left you, just like your real parents. That's saying a lot."

Kenway's face flushed with fury. He started to take a few step closer to Daniel.

"Take that back!"

Kenway was bighting his teeth so firm that he thought they were going to snap.

"Guys just stop. This isn't going to end well. Common let's just get home."

"No I want to see what this little man is going to do. Common Kenway don't you know how to…"

Daniels face surged with pain. Something hit him on the left side of his cheek, which knocked him off balance. He tumbled to the floor crashing his back on a firmly placed rock. The sun shimmered on Daniels blushed, now bruising, face. His azure eyes shot a noxious glair at Kenway. Kenway did not turn back. He remained in his steady position and waited for Daniel to get up and fight him.

"I'm not scared Daniel. You've done nothing but bully me and push me around. Do your worse."

Daniel immediately charged at Kenway with full force, clenching his fist. Kenway's irises lit up into a fiery yellow hue and he charged at Daniel. The two cousins clashed in a deadly battle. Kenway lowered his shoulders and crashed into Daniels rib cage, knocking the air clean out of his lungs. Daniel cringed at the full force of Kenway. He seized Kenway's diaphragm and tossed him over himself. Kenway's back hit a patch of auburn leaves that made a loud crunch. Kenway brushed off the leaves and looked up to see Daniel diving in mid-air right at Kenway. The small boy laid down and let Daniel hurl himself at him. As Daniel was right about to fall on Kenway, Kenway elevated his feet and propelled Daniel right over him, using the boy's own strength against him. Daniel was shocked when he saw himself being flung over and down a steep hill. The boy tumbled down the hill, hitting a few rocks that tore his dark shirt and somber navy slacks. Kenway laid on the floor and let out a sigh of relief while staring at the trees that swung over him. The suns radiance heated his physique and made him feel decent about what he just did. The beams felt like they were dancing on his cheeks. The stillness was then shattered when he heard uproar just over his shoulder.

"Kenway why did you do that. Daniel… Daniel are you ok?"

"Ahhhhhhh."

Shouting could be heard from the basis of the hill and echoed up the hill and into Kenway's ears. His eyes turned back into his normal brown eyes.

He deserved it. What is wrong with Elxa, didn't she know that Daniel started it? Why does she always side with him? It's not fair. No one sides with me. I'm just an outcast.

"What's going on." A ferocious and high pitched voice propelled through the air and quaked the land that the three kids were on.

"Kenway what's going on?"

The firm voice sounded furious with him. Kenway's face ignited with a rosy shade and tears started rolling down his face.

"Well… Daniel and I got into a fight and I... I pushed him down the hill."

"Why did you do that?"

"He was talking about daddy, and he was saying mean stuff about him. Also about my old parents. He doesn't know what it's like to live with parents that only want what's best for them."

"Mrs. Blackwood."

"What Elxa?"

"It's Daniel, he's hurt."

"Where is he."

"He's down the hill. He's bleeding."

Kenway's mother had a concerning stain on her face and her eyes rapidly switched over to the bottom of the hill. All three of them rushed over to Daniel who was lying on the ground bleeding from his arm and face. His arm was shredded and blood poured down his shoulder and lower arm. There was a gash on the left side of Daniels cheek that went all the way from his jaw to his left eye.

"Oh no, looks like that cut on his eye is going to turn into a scar."

"I'm sorry mommy, I didn't mean for this to happen. I'm so sorry mommy. Please don't send me away. I want to stay here. Please don't send me away."

"Kenway what are you talking about? I'm not going to leave you. You need to take Elxa and get help though. Can you do that sweetie?"

Kenway's mom's expression lightened up after looking at Kenway's emotional face. Kenway wanted to run away from the scene so bad, yet knew that it would cause even more trouble. Guilt shocked his body and the tears wouldn't stop streaking down his flushed face. He looked over at Daniel and then back at Elxa who was frozen in place staring directly at Daniel. Kenway's mom picked up Daniel and started to carry him up the steep hill.

"Come on Kenway lets go."

Elxa tapped him on the shoulder breaking him out of his trance. Kenway looked at Elxa with teary eyes.

"I can't believe I just did that."

"It's ok Kenway you were just defending yourself. Common let's go get some help. Your mom is counting on us."

"Uh… ok. Let's go."

Kenway and Elxa scampered off up the hill. They were already at the top of the hill while his mother was almost half way with the pain filled Daniel that was trying to hold back tears. He was gripping with his left arm around Mrs. Blackwood's neck for dear life, while his right arm was left dangling. Every second that went by blood dripped from his fingertips.

Once Kenway and Elxa were at the top they ran to the town that was about quarter of a mile away. Once they were in the town they ran to the nearest guard they could find. The sun was shining on the shiny silver armor that covered the man's body from his neck to feet. The armor had a rustic outline with a few rust on the inner shading of the armor. He peered over his shoulder at the kids that were running strait for him.

"Help… Help my friend is hurt. Dante Daniel is hurt bad."

The guard saw the pair of children darting straight for him flaring their arms. They had a shock of fear and concern painted all over their faces. Dante trotted over to the kids. The wind blew back his long pink hair that rested on his armored shoulders. His bangs only went to his dark pink eyebrows. He was carrying a long jagged scythe with a green handle. The blade had a light pink tint to it that got darker as it came towards the point. There was a golden cross at the end of the shaft that connected the blade to the shaft. The inside of the blade wrapped around his shoulder and laid right next to his hair.

"Elxa… Kenway… what's going on?"

"Daniel fell down a hill and he's hurt bad. He's bleeding on his arm and his cheek. Can you help us?"

Dante smiled and nodded his head.

"Yes Elxa. I will help."

Kenway imparted. "I pushed him down the hill."

Dante looked at Kenway in a confused manner. He tilted his head and raised his left eyebrow.

"Why did you do that?"

"He was saying mean things about my family. You know the one you saved me from."

"Yes Kenway I know. But that still doesn't give you the right to push him. You need to think before you act."

Kenway kept his head down, trying not to show the tears that were building up. He turned around and walked, keeping his head down. Mrs. Blackwood emerged from the hill carrying the pale looking Daniel in her arms. Dante picked up his speed when he saw how bad Daniels wounds were.

"Andria is Daniel ok?"

"Oh thank god it's you Dante… Kenway pushed him down a hill, I guess he was talking about Kenway's parents and he got mad. I don't really know what happened."

Kenway hid behind Elxa, still expecting to be punished for what he did. He glared at Daniel with wide eyes. Blood was still dripping from his hands like a faucet. Daniels eyes were partly closed, Kenway knew those eyes were staring right at him. A few more tears dripped down Kenway's cheeks. He ran over to his mom and grabbed her blood tainted dark blue dress, he clenched her with every fiber of his body.

"Mommy I'm… I'm sorry. I didn't know what to do. Elxa tried to help but I... I couldn't stop. Please don't punish me. I know what I did wrong and I will never do it ever again."

"It's ok Kenway. Stay with Elxa while I talk to Dante."

Kenway let go and stared at Elxa. Andria walked over to Daniel, who was handing off Daniel to a nearby guard. Blood smeared on his silver iron armor. As Dante and Andria talked Kenway walked over to Elxa, dragging his feet. His expression was shameful and disappointed. Kenway dropped his head when he was a few inches from Elxa. She tilted her head gave a little smile.

"Kenway it's ok. He was being a bully."

Kenway kept his head down and wiped his face with his purple hoodie sleeve.

"I know. I just, well… I don't feel like I belong here."

"What do you mean."

"I don't know. People don't treat me like I'm one of them."

Elxa lifted her chin and gave a big great smile, exposing her pearl white teeth.

"Look Kenway, I've only known you for a couple years and I think you are a great friend. Daniel is just a bully; he doesn't know what you've been through. I thought you were very brave and tough back there.

Kenway's faced blushed. He turned his head to the side and gave a little smile.

"Really?"

"Yeah. You really stood up to him even though he's older."

"Thanks. Oh and sorry I didn't listen to you when you told me to stop."

"It's ok. He did kind of need to be taught a lesson."

Elxa turned Kenway's face and brushed the hair that was drooping down in front of his dainty brown eyes. Kenway stared straight in to her light blue green eyes. The sun shined right behind him lighting up her eyes, making them sparkle more than they already were. The freckles on her face made her pale face look darker. Kenway's face lit up bright red. He tried to turn away even though Elxa had him firmly in her grasp.

"Look um… Elxa."

"Yes?"

"I… Well I… Um. I want to thank you for being there for me. You know, whenever something is wrong, or I need a person to talk to."

"Yeah no problem. I Just think you need a little help with your anger. That's all."

"I don't have an anger problem."

"Kenway. Yes, you kind of do."

Kenway gave a little frown and raised his voice a bit.

"No I don't. Daniel just made me mad, and I… I over reacted."

"Well if you need anyone to talk to. You know I'm here for you."

Elxa gave a little wink and kissed the side of Kenway's left cheek.

"Um Elxa there's… um… there's something I've been wanting to tell you for a while. I don't really know how to say it but I…"

"Kenway, Elxa lets go."

The two kids turned around to the direction where they heard the voice. Elxa shouted coming and ran off. Elxa brushed past Kenway and turned her head while she ran.

"Common Kenny. I'll race you home."

"Ok princess. You're on."

Ugh how do I tell her? I can't keep this inside anymore. I have to tell her, but when?

Kenway's heart was racing in his stomach. His lungs started to scorch but he didn't mind. He gave a little smirk when he started to catch up to Elxa, knowing that one day they would be together.

Sorry for the late upload, sometimes I hate school. Hope you enjoy and also you pronounce the x in Elxa as a z.