Dragoon

Part VII

I looked at Rune from behind him. I was scared that he might do something to himself that's why I was holding his sword for him. I'm afraid that he might do something drastic. Thatz asked me that question. I had to come up with a quick lie for him to buy, which was very easy. He was leading us back to DraQueen or maybe some other treasure hunt. If he did I was so going to decline coming with him even if there are demons. We needed to get back now. Rune would be safer there, I think. I needed someway to tell the dragon lord about this but eyes were watching me from behind. When I talked to Thatz earlier Rune was looking at me emotionlessly. He was just seeing if I would keep my promise or not.

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I quickly subdued Rune before he could damage himself. He struggled for a while before stopping and being completely still. He shut his eyes and did his best to hold his arms protectively over himself. I took the blade from his hand then let him go. He dropped his head and began crying. I wrapped my arms around him so to comfort him.

"I'm sorry…sorry. I didn't mean to…" Rune said in between sobs. I just brought him closer.

"Ssh. It's alright," I said doing my best to get him to calm down. It was silent for a while.

"Rath…" he began, "Please…please don't tell anyone about this, not even the dragon lord."

"But Rune-"

"Rath just promise me."

I sighed.

"Alright, I promise."

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Now, I think, I'm beginning to regret that promise. Like they say, don't make promises you can't keep. This one is serious. How the hell am I going to do this?

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We arrived at the capital and were heading towards the dragon castle. Oh god I can't believe this. At least I know nothing will happen to me here. I just hope Rath would keep his promise. Wasting no time, as we arrived, I went straight to my room. I made sure to lock the door so no one would come in and blocked the windows so there would be no entrance through that either. I closed the drapes over the windows to make the room dark. I'm afraid of the dark but if I stay in one place then I'll be fine. I slipped under the covers of my bed and pulled it so it was covering me completely. I could suffocate but I…just don't care anymore.

A knock rang out through the silence. I didn't answer. I hope whoever it is would get the message. The incessant knocking continued but I still ignored it. I closed my eyes just to go into a deep sleep so I wouldn't wake up from any noise.

"Rune! Open up! I know you're awake!" I heard Rath's voice drift through. The last person I wanted to see. So I continued pretending. I didn't want to talk to him right now. He'll just make things harder than it already is.

"Rath that's not the way to enter someone's locked room. You're supposed to do it like this."

I heard the click of my locked door open. Damn Thatz! I stayed still. Maybe Rath wouldn't notice me. I heard the door shut close as Rath entered. His faint footsteps echoed through the silent room. When he stopped I could tell he was standing on the side of my bed. I wish he wouldn't bug me.

"Rune…" I heard him speak.

"Go away…" I whispered softly. I hope he'll just go. I don't want to deal with anything right now. He pulled the blanket away from my face. I covered my face with my arm so I couldn't see anything except his legs, which were only in my line of vision. The mattress sank as Rath sat down. He sighed.

"Are you trying to avoid me?" he asked. I didn't know how to answer. I was trying to avoid him but yet I don't want to. I placed my arm down and looked up at him. He was looking back and somehow I was afraid to lie to him. I looked away.

"I'm not. I just wanted to rest, that's all." I answered. Lame excuse but it was the best I could come up with. Besides, it's the truth. I heard him sigh and saw him stand up.

"Sorry for bothering you."

Before he could walk away I sat up and latched onto his arm. He stopped and I didn't let go. I didn't want him to go because I was afraid something would happen to me.

"I'm sorry, Rath. Please stay?" I asked him softly.

He pulled me off and I sunk down on the bed. He then left. I lied there thinking. He probably hates me now. Not that I blame him. I'm dirty. I stared out at the open window. I think I missed one. Raindrops were pouring outside. How did it rain so quickly? I shrugged it off. The smell of fresh rain entered and I was tempted to go outside. I pulled the blanket off me and stood up. I slowly walked over to the balcony and stepped outside. It was cold. I wanted to go inside but maybe the rain can refresh my body. It was raining hard. It felt like a thousand knives crashing at you at an alarming speed. At times I wish I were in water. It's so flowing and carefree. It could endure anything placed in it. It was night. Maybe I could go outside.

I changed into a new pair of clothes so I won't wet the floor for people to notice I was out there. I silently crept out and looked around so I wouldn't get caught or something. Someone else could be up this late at night. I sighed in relief, as no one was awake. I stepped into the gardens and sat by the pond. Water was pouring down heavily. I'm already soaked to the bone after being here for a few seconds. Water splashes big as the rain falls. I placed my finger in the pond. It's cold. I'm starting to feel kinda dizzy. Maybe I could just sleep here. I lied down on the wet grass. Finding a comfortable position is really hard. Puddles were forming in seconds and I might be sick tomorrow, not like I won't right now. I closed my eyes and tried to go to sleep.

I heard footsteps. Oh no, have I been found out? I carefully stood up and looked around. I saw no one. Must've been my imagination. I froze as arms encircled me from behind. Hot breath caressed my skin making me shiver.

"Isn't it unhealthy for you to be out here in the rain with no protection?"

What's he doing here? How'd he get-

I felt my consciousness slipping. I slacked as my whole body turned numb from the cold. The next thing I knew, I was being carried. I tried to make up images around me but I couldn't as I fell right into a dark abyss.

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Rune woke up groggily. He was tired and cold. He tried to sit up but couldn't because he felt too weak to do so. So he just turned to his side and looked around. He never remembered going to his room. He remembered that he was outside and someone came…someone came. He sat up the best he could and looked around frantically. He gasped as his eyes focused on the figure standing in front of him. He backed up until he was against the headboard. He was about to yell out for someone but the figure placed a hand over his mouth silencing him.

"Ssh, we don't want to alert any officers."

Rune panicked and whimpered as the demon lord began touching all over him. His cries didn't go unheard of when Water flew from his sleep and bit the demon lord on the hand. Nadil cursed softly and grabbed the little dragon before he could get too far. Water squeaked as loud as its little body could. Rune was even more scared because if someone came in here then it would be disastrous and if it was Rath things would get even worse because then he would assume things and… He didn't want to think anything else if the dragon lord came in. Nadil growled softly and tossed Water to Rune.

"Shut him up. Someone might be here soon."

Rune did his best to quiet Water down and did. He stood up and placed Water in the closet. He muttered a soft 'sorry' and left the dragon there. He then walked back and slipped into the covers. He thought he could be rid of his problems for one night and yet the main cause of his problems followed him here. And he couldn't do anything about it. Now he wished he drowned himself earlier before Nadil arrived. No, drowning wouldn't have worked anyways. Nadil placed his lips over his. This time they weren't harsh or bruising but soft and gentle. Tears leaked out of his eyes as he thought of Rath. He pushed him away and turned his head to the side with his eyes closed. A hand grasped his wrists and he felt the demon lord lean closer.

"If I had known you'd be this broken by him… Tell me something. If he loves you so much then why isn't he here? Did you drive him away or did he come to his senses and actually wanted to stay away from you?" Nadil asked. Rune shook his head.

"You're wrong. He thought I just needed to be alone," Rune answered though doubting the words coming from his mouth.

"Is that doubt I hear? You don't really believe what you're saying. Besides how could another demon love you when you have another demon's scent on you? Did you ever stop and think that he was just saving you from me? When he found out all he had to do was say something to bring you back." Rune shook his head.

"You're lying."

"Don't try to deny it. What you feel is the truth. The look in your eyes says it all. You know I'm right. All he has to do is spell it out for you. But you don't have to worry about it. Tomorrow I'll come pick you up." He whispered the last sentence so Water wouldn't hear it since being trapped in the closet would only hear so much. He gave Rune one last kiss before disappearing.

Water finally broke out. He didn't want to grow to his full size since it would attract attention. But when he came out Nadil was already gone. He heard Rune sobbing and whispering something quietly. He flew close and lied down beside Rune. He was able to hear the whispered words.

"I hate them…I hate them both."

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Kinshin: I finally have this finished. I've liked had ideas for it but I never got a chance to type them down and here it is a few days later I think. I wonder how long since I've updated this. Anyways I want to thank you visitors and DemonandGoddess for reviewing!

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