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???'s P.O.V
I glanced down at the unconscious and injured mage. I guess I had no choice but to bring him with me so I can threat his wounds. I picked up the boy bridel style then strolled off towards my house. He was a little heavy but that was to be expected since he was clearly taller than me.
Oddly enough his expression almost seemed peaceful, you wouldn't think he had just been beat three ways and almost killed by a group of jerks.
I know he was suppose to be my quote-on-quote 'enemy' since he was light mage after all but I didn't feel any hatred or resentment against him. If anything he piqued my curiosity further. Now that I think about it, he may be the only person to interest me in this way, or in any way at that. I couldn't really explain it but all I knew was that I couldn't let him die just yet.
I pushed my way through the door then closed it with my foot when I entered the house. I headed into the common room and placed the unconscious mage on the sofa. I gathered the medical supplies from a cupboard in the kitchen and started the patch up the injured male.
After that was all done I was finally able to relax for a bit before the light mage woke up.
Kaito's P.O.V
I opened my eyes slightly half expecting my cornea to be attacked by intense light but that didn't happen. Instead there was a soft glow that gently illuminated the surroundings. I was laid on something soft. This wasn't a place I was familiar with and this was definitely not the forest. So where was I?
"Good, you're awake." Another unfamiliarity, this one being the voice of a young male, was now present.
I turned my head to see someone I wasn't really ready to find again. It was that dark mage from the other day. Had I been kidnapped? This wasn't good either way. He could kill me at any moment in my vulnerable state. Not to mention that he could use the fact I don't know where this place is against me. I shot up from laying down only to have my body racked with pain.
"You shouldn't move so suddenly, you did just get beat up after all." He stated bluntly.
"Don't think I'm going to trust you, you got me?" I narrowed my eyes at him.
He let out a small sigh. "I'm not going to hurt you if that's what you're worried about."
"Huh?" Not going to lie, his response caught me by surprise.
"I said I'm not going to hurt you, okay? So stop worrying." He repeated in a more annoyed tone this time.
"But you're a dark mage and I'm a light mage-" "Yeah so?" He interrupted me before I could finish my sentence.
"I mean aren't you suppose to be evil or something?" Of course I was going to question it.
"Maybe I am evil but then again maybe I'm not." I found more questions appearing in my mind the more he talked.
"Where are we?" I kept my guard up just in case.
"This is my house. I brought your heavy ass here myself after those low grade mages ran away."
"Why did you help me?" I was still suspicious of his motives.
He paused for a brief moment and glanced away from me. "I wanted to help you so I did. I don't need any other reason." He stated matter-of-factly.
"Wait so you helped me cause you wanted to? But why?"
"I just did, okay? I shouldn't have to explain myself." He sighed again then stood up from the sofa. "I'm going out, you get some rest if you can."
"Wait." I involuntarily called out and reached my left hand out to him.
"Hmm?" He turned his head, his emerald orbs now gazing at me.
"I still don't know who you are. Just who are you?"
There was an uncomfortable silence between us. Was it wrong for me to have asked him that question?
He turned away from me again. "Rantaro Amami." With that said he left the house.
"Rantaro..." I muttered his name to myself. Did this mean Rantaro trusted me with his identity? But why?
Rantaro's P.O.V
Why did I tell him my name? Ugh, I shouldn't have done that. I still don't know who he is. Yeah great job there Rantaro...
But part of me trusts him, it's like that part believes he won't tell others about me or my identity. God I hope that's the case, it would be annoying to try and deal with high class mages. I know I could always kill him to ensure my secret stays secret but I don't want to resort to that just yet.
I kicked up a clump of leaves, the colours of dead orange and brown scattering around my feet as they landed back to the ground.
I shouldn't be getting worked up over this.
It was already midday. The sun was on the verge of sinking into the shilloutted hillside in the distance.
How far had I already walked? I had lost track due to being wrapped up in my thoughts .
"Kaito?" A voice called out unexpectedly.
I hid behind a nearby tree and glanced over to where the voice came from. Two people holding lanterns, a blonde haired girl and a boy with dark blue hair, walked around the forest calling out for someone by the name of 'Kaito'. They appeared worried.
"Where do you think he went Shuichi?" The girl turned to the other.
"I-I don't know, but I'm sure he didn't go far." The boy sounded timid...nervous even.
They carried on walking around, shining their lanterns all over the place making it difficult for me to hide and observe at the same time.
"Shuichi, it's getting dark maybe we should head back. I'm sure Kaito will turn up tomorrow and if he doesn't then we'll ask the others to help search for him too." Optimism emanated from the girl but there were hints of worry still present in her tone.
The boy let out a sigh before nodding. "Alright, let's head back then." The two started to leave.
Just as I thought it was safe to move from my hiding spot the boy turned around and shined the lantern right in my direction. It was as though he had sensed my presence but wasn't so sure about it. Thank goodness the tree successfully managed to hide me from his sight.
"What is it Shuichi?" The girl had picked on the fact her companion had fallen behind.
"O-oh it's nothing." He ran off to catch up with the girl then the two walked out of sight.
Phew, that was a close one.
I stepped out from behind the tree then carried on with my walk.
I gazed up at the vast darkness above with its specks of light twinkling amongst the sea of black.
When did it get so late?
I should probably head back now.
I turned around and started to head back to my house. It was quiet and peaceful, the only sound being my own soft breathing and the crunching of leaves beneath my feet. The occasional nocturnal animal scurried along the forest floor as they hunted for their next meal.
I reached my house after about ten minutes. The gentle illumination was still visible through the windows making me assume the light mage was still there.
The metal door hinges creaked due to the slow build up of rust in between them as I pushed the door open. The sound of my entering the house made the light image jump to his feet.
"Oh it's just you." He let out a sigh and sat back down.
"Yes, it's just me." I closed the door. "How are you feeling now?"
"I'm still a bit sore in places but I'm alot better now. T-thanks." He stuttered out the last part. I guess he is still trying to comprehend why I helped him in the first place.
"That's good to hear." I walked towards the kitchen. "Would you like some tea or coffee?"
"H-huh? Oh, coffee please." He was still being cautious of me but I suppose he did have a good reason to be.
"Right away." I entered the kitchen and started to brew some coffee.
After it was done I poured the boiled liquid into two ceramic cups and placed them on a tray along with a small bowl of sugar and a little jug of milk. I carried the tray through to the common room and placed it down on the table in front of the sofa.
I sat down on the sofa next to the light mage and picked up one of the coffee cups after putting in plenty of sugar and a dash of milk. I felt that the male next to me was staring as I drank some of my beverage. I moved the cup from my lips then glanced over at him. "Is something wrong?"
"N-no, nothing is wrong." I looked away as he picked up the other coffee cup. I lightly blew at the drink to cool it down before drinking some.
He doesn't like sugar of milk in his coffee? What a strange individual.
There was a moment of silence between us.
"Can I ask you some questions?" He spoke up.
I gave him a slight nod. "Go ahead, though you may not get the answers you seek."
"Are you all alone here?"
Out of all the questions he could have asked me, that wasn't one that I thought he would ask first.
"Yes. It's just me here so you don't have to worry about any danger posed by anyone else." I nodded.
"Oh I see." There was a hint of sadness in his tone that came to my attention but I wasn't able to question it as he started to ask another question. "Why didn't you kill me the first time we met?"
I was a bit surprised by the shift in topic and mood. "I saw potential in you and did not want it to go to waste."
"So if you didn't see that potential would you have killed me then?" He glanced down at the cup in his hands.
"Not necessarily."
His lifted his head and looked at me with his amethyst hued orbs. "What do you mean by that?"
"I don't kill people without reason." My words sounded cold and I was serious.
I think I must have made the mage feel a bit intimated as he soon looked away and went quiet.
"I have a question for you."
"Huh?" He glanced at me slightly.
"What is your name?"
"My name?" He seemed a bit confused.
"Yes, your name. I told you mine so it is only common courtesy for you to tell me yours." I replied.
"It's Kaito Momota." He spoke more quietly but I understood what he said.
Kaito Momota, huh? So those two from earlier were searching for him, friends of his I'm assuming.
"Glad to finally know who you are, Kaito."
"And I'm glad you know your name too, Rantaro." Kaito sounded unsure.
"Oh and I should tell you that two people were looking for you earlier, I spotted them while I was walking in the forest." I explained to him.
"Oh damn I totally forgot that I was suppose to be at the Academy today!" Kaito spoke louder. "I should probably hurry on home so I can get some rest before tomorrow." He sighed and stood up. "Thanks again, Rantaro."
"Before you go, remember to not tell anyone about this whole meeting, I would rather stay hidden for as long as I can."
"I understand, I promise not to tell anyone about you." Kaito held his fist out towards me with his pinkie finger stuck out.
"What is this?" I was confused by his action.
"It's a pinkie promise, all you gotta do is wrap your pinkie around mine and that's how we'll make a promise." Kaito smiled.
"I see." I copied Kaito's action and we interlocked our pinkie fingers.
"It's an official promise now and I don't break my promises." Kaito assured then he let go of my pinkie finger. "I guess I'll see you around." With that said he left.
I looked at my pinkie finger.
An official promise, huh? I guess there's a lot of stuff I still need to learn. Though it is a comfort to know that Kaito is someone who keeps promises and takes them seriously.