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12.29.2004
:: Shard 3 ::

School let out and the halls were filled with the chatter of many of the students who were on their way to enjoy their freedom from the bonds of the institution once more. Many of them maintained their beliefs in and out of school, and thus gained much popularity within the system. Two people in particular were the best known in the school, not due to their choice to uphold the traditions of Keisan Kame, but rather of their unique leadership skills to lead the males and the females against Reika Masane. Kaoru Nasuragame - the "Saber of Trust" leader - and Yasuna Rainheidt - the "Spirit of Hand" leader; the two Presidents in the plot against the relentless rebel, Reika, and all who chose to be associated with her. Together, they are known among the students as the "Twin Cross."

"Reika-chan!" Rena called out to her, doing her best to make herself as noticable as possible within the unorganized gathering of students.

Reika was just about to shut her locker before she heard the familiar melodic tone of Rena shouting out to meet her. Another uncomfortable shiver ran up her spine at the sound of her audible, yet piercing high-pitched voice. She attempted to lose the voice trailing behind her, while lugging her carrying bag at her side, but the strangely alluring voice would not cease. Irritation swelled up within her heart, while her lowered eyes laid averted from the many eyes that fell on her; their devious giggles and chuckles closing in around her.

"REEEIIIKAAAA-CHAAAAAN!"

The ending chan echoed in her ears, into her soul, and disturbed her entire body. She couldn't stand it anymore. Her entire body spun around, not concerned with those who may be in the perimeter of her lengthy edges of wind-catching hair and her brown, leather carrying bag. Though there were other students not too far behind her, her fierce gaze found the bright and cheery purple eyes of the short-statured Rena and clung to them like daggers of ice poised to cut deeply without hesitation.

"WILL YOU STOP CALLING ME LIKE THAT ALREADY?!"

Rena's pursuit halted quickly as she caught the anger that brewed in Reika's eyes. All eyes were now on the two girls, including Kaoru's and Yasuna's.

"I've had just about enough of you calling me and relying on me like I'm your best friend or something! Stop acting like you know me because it's not just sickening, but it's annoying as heck! You don't know anything about me, because if you did, you would get a clue and just leave me alone! So back off!"

Reika resumed her quick stride towards the back entrance staring down anyone who got in her way, while everyone who was originally in her way, moved out of her path, leaving Rena to only stare at the stiffened, cold form of the girl who had just rejected her offerings of friendship. As Reika disappeared into the early afternoon sunlight that was slowly being overtaken by gray clouds in the sky, Rena lowered her head and made her way over to her locker. The ear-ringing silence remained in the entire hallway, not because of Reika's explosion, but rather of the passionate tears of sadness that began to roll down the lightly pink cheeks and chest of the broken female. A male member of the "Saber of Trust" took a step towards Rena, but was immediately put into submission by the striking expression of seriousness in Kaoru's green eyes. Kaoru stepped slowly towards Rena, while the other male retracted his step and the remaining students watched his movements closely. Yasuna's countenance revealed an expression of shock at Kaoru making his way towards Rena.

Rena's snail-like motions of her retrieval of her books in her locker was eventually interrupted by the soft voice of Kaoru, who stopped beside her, looking down at her with a smile of kindness.

"Hyori-san..."

Rena's tear-dripped face turned up towards the feminine-looking male that stood over her. Her gentle sniffles could still be heard throughout the student hallway.

"Y-Yes? Who are you...?"

Kaoru kneeled on one knee to her and took up her hand in both of his, matching his intentful eyes upon hers.

"I am Kaoru Nasuragame, and I will protect you from this day forward."

His lips pressed against the back of her hand that his hands held firmly in his grasp. Every student in the hallway wooed at Kaoru's unexpected words of affection to a girl who had just joined the school and associated with the most stubborn foe of the Twin Cross. Rena's pale cheeks filled with blood, with a wave of discomfort sweeping over her body at the sight of Kaoru's sweet smile. Yasuna stood there frozen in disbelief - her wide, hazel eyes dialated behind her rounded lenses - remained unable to even clench her twitching hands, as her heart had already skipped numerous beats in a matter of seconds.


+ © Alexiel Newtype :: @ 12/29/2004 10:19:00 PM +

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