"You said you wouldn't leave! You said that!" Tears flung from her rose orbs.

"Naofumi! Your not gonna listen to her, are you?"

I felt a soft grasp on my numbed hand. "Please. Who will be these people protectors-- what about ME. And-and you can prove the King wrong. And his daughters."

The hero's throat stiffened as he whispered, "Wheres Filo."

"Outside! S-she outside."

The taller blonde stood. "Whos outside."

I'm sorry guys. But... they need me.

I took her hand in a hurry. And dashed towards the exit in a hurry. My heart was pounding. Pounding out of my goshdamn mind!

Behind us, I could hear the others swearing in frustration. I would continusly ask questions to shun them out.

"Are you sure Filos out there!"

"Yes! Thats how I got here."

"Master Naofumi! You came!"

WE quicky hopped on her feather filled back. Soft and warm, I quickly said, "Filo get us as far as away as possible!"

"Right!"

I felt a gale sting my scalp as our flat accened. The strings of hair softly whipping my cheeks. I heaved and I would continuously look down to see if they were there.

"I'm sorry, master Naofumi." I heard as I felt a soft grasp on my waist.

"You did nothing wrong. I'm used to them hating me anyway."

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Why do I feel like I made the wrong decision..?

MY shoulders shook and the brunette beings asked, "Master Naofumi? Is your drink alright?"

I gave a delayed nod and my view returned to the near empty cup. I felt... numb. Not because I didn't make it back home but... I dont know. I thought it would be same. I thought I would feel the same since I was used to the shunning and scolding from the other heros. My heart felt ailed with guilt and sorrow. I believe... I believe I actually began to like those guys. But in the same sense. It made my heart upbeat when the two feminine beings gave whitening smiles every time I caught their eye.

"Master Naofumi?"

"Yeah."

The being advanced. She smelled of fresh roses with a hint of local herbs.

Her cheeks went beet. "Are... you alright."

The ends of my lips barely accended. I rested my freezing palm on the soft surface of her head.

"Im fine. Thanks for asking."

I'm fine.

(END :])