Three weeks later.
"You remind me of sleeping beauty... A helpless princess waiting for prince charming to come and save you... Do you remember what you said to me back then?..." Ein commented while playing with her hair.
Flashback.
Ein was five and Kellian was four. Kellian was sitting under a tree in her backyard reading a book. Ein came straight from his school to her house as he frequently did.
He went over to the tree that Kellian always sits under in a crisscross applesauce position with her nose in a book. He dropped his schoolbag on a picnic table that Kellian's father made for the three of them to have mini picnics after training.
"Love is stupid," Ein said frustrated plopping down beside her.
"Huh? Why would you say something as stupid as that?" Kelly asked continuing to read her book.
"It's not stupid! It's facts. My friend from school stopped playing with me because he fell in love with some girl and now he spends all his time with her." Ein complained.
"Well, love makes people blind sometimes." She replied.
"What!? Then why would anyone want to love?" I asked confused.
"Not literally dummy. It means people will put those they love first and everything else comes after." She replied closing her book and hitting Ein over the head with it.
"Oww... Wait... How do you know so much about love? Do you love someone too? I mean you're not even five yet." He asked confused, worried and a bit curious.
"Well... Sort of... I learned about love from books I've read. And of course, I love people but not in the sense of romantic love I don't think." Kellian replied looking at him.
"What? Who do you love?" Ein asked tilting his head.
"I love my Dad and well... you," Kelly replied with a small smile.
"Huh? Why?" He asked extremely curious why he was a person she loved.
"Well... You're the only person that's nice to me aside from Daddy, of course, I like you."
"Oh... What's the difference between that type of love and romance? He asked curiously.
"Well... When you love some you would care a lot about them and want to protect them. But when you love someone romantically you care even more about them, you want to protect them even more than everyone else, when they're hurt you'll feel hurt too and the books say that your face will get red and your heart will beat really fast when you're around them and you think about them all the time. It's kinda hard to tell the difference between the two actually, hope that explained a little bit though." She explained to the best of her abilities.
"So you sure you don't love me like that?" He asked, curious.
"Yeap!" Kellian answered immediately.
"You didn't have to be so sure, you know... Anyways, let's say if we loved each other that way what would happen?" Ein asked.
"Ahem. If two people love each other they'd probably start dating hold hands and hug just like best friends but they might also kiss and call each other cute nicknames like honey and stuff. Mommy said they also do some sort of dance or something but daddy said I don't need to know about that yet. He said I'd find out when I learn about the birds and the bees story and mommy was bad for trying to tell me so soon. I really want to know what it is but daddy said he'd tell me when I'm older and forbid mommy from telling me." Kellian explained.
"Okay, I want to know too but you'll definitely tell me when you find out... So... What should I do when I find someone I love?" Asked Ein, who was enjoying listening to Kellian explain everything to him.
"Well, you should protect them and don't let anybody hurt them. Oh, and you should be really nice so they can like you too so you can't be yourself at all." Kellian stated with a grin and pointed at Ein.
"What!?!? Are calling me a meanie?!" Ein yelled.
"Duh! I don't think any girl could ever like you, you're not nice enough. You'll probably force her to like you even though you know she doesn't." Kelly said going back to reading her book.
"What!? No way!" He argued.
"Yes, way." She replied looking up from her book for a second.
"No way!" He shouted.
"Yes, way!" She shouted back closing her book again.
"Let's spar! If I win I'm right, if you win you're right." Ein suggested with a smirk.
"Why should I? I know I'm right." Kellian responded with a cocky smile.
"I'll bring an entire cake tomorrow if you win-" Ein tried to offer before getting cut off.
"Deal! You're on!" Kellian accepted immediately not even letting him finish his sentence.
Flashback end.
"You were right... About everything... I found her but... I treated her horribly, forced her to like me even though and I know she doesn't and I couldn't even protect her and above all, I couldn't even break up with the girl who did this to her myself... I think her guardian angel or something did... I'm a real idiot... I lost to you again." Ein said sobbing.
"Wow, are you really crying for that human?" Asked Orin.
Orin was a tall intimidating man. He was 6'5 (199cm) tall. He a head of long golden hair he tied up in a ponytail more often than not and a pair of golden eyes. He was quite muscular as well. When he looked at anyone or anything his gaze is usually indifferent but when he finds something he wants he is immediately attracted to that thing and will stop at nothing to get it.
"What do you want?" Ein asked guarded.
"I came to check up on you... But it seems you won't be able to complete the plan in this state. We need the ultima dead, remember? That's your only priority. And if I have to kill her to get our way... I won't hesitate." Orin said pulling out a shiny knife and Licking it.
"Don't you dare lay a freaking finger on her!" Ein yelled.
"Oh... You care a lot about her... How about this... give me your house and run away... Don't let me see your face ever again and I'll heal her. Or you could fight and watch me kill her." Orin said not giving Ein much of a chance.
"Fine...heal her." He replied feeling defeated.
"I'll be back at 6 pm. You better not be here by then." Orin said about to leave.
"Wait! Heal her first." Ein begged.
"Alright." He replied then examined Kellian's body with his eyes.
"Done. Her body already seemed to be healing so I'll let her do that herself. She'll wake up in about 5 minutes." He said after looking at her once more before he left. 'That's quite the aura she has and I sensed traces of magic... Interesting.'
"It feels like I'm running away... But I have to... For you... I'll just have to depend on those idiots for now. I hope they do a better job at protecting you than I did. It's time I stop living in denial and become a better person. I promise... When we meet again I'll be a stronger and a much better person. And maybe then you'll love me as much as I love you... I'm going to miss you." Ein said with a sad smile holding back tears.
After that Ein left her a note apologizing for his actions, telling her that she needs to leave the house before 5 pm, telling her that he'd be leaving to better himself and that he'll see her again, He also mentioned that he left some clean clothes and food since she wasn't able to eat anything. He was only able to get her to drink.
With Ryder.
'It's been three weeks since I've seen her... I'm getting worried... What if random werewolves found her and killed her because she's human...? What if her mom accidentally killed her? Ein's gone too... What if he did something? Argghhhh!!!! Why the hell am I worrying about her anyways!?!?' Ryder thought, feeling worried and angry.
"Ummm... Do you boys know what's happening with him? He summoned me but he's just been sitting there randomly getting angry." Jinx asked confused.
"I wonder... Ryder?" Leo asked.
"What!?" Ryder snapped.
"Are you actually worried about Kelly?" Leo asked.
"What!?!? Why would I worry about her!?" Ryder asked in a loud voice.
"Oh, I don't know maybe because she's just gone missing along with Ein?" Leo asked.
"What? Is Ryder worrying about a human? That's a first." Jinx commented.
"I don't care about a stupid human!?" Ryder yelled.
"Then why'd you summon Jinx? Was it not to find out where she is and if she's safe?" Leo asked confused.
"Shut up!" Ryder yelled.
"I could check if you want me to," Jinx said.
"No! I don't care about her!!!" Ryder shouted.
"Suuuuuuure," Jinx replied rolling her eyes.
"Ugh! Whatever I'm going to the art club! You guys can just go home." Ryder said walking away.
"What about me?" Jinx asked.
"Do whatever. I don't care." Ryder replied leaving.
"Well, someone doesn't want to admit his feelings. He's just such a stupid jerk sometimes. It gets tiring taking care of that brat. Well, I guess he's just a wolf after all. They live to lie, pretend and trick people." Jinx said sitting down.
"... I'm still here..." Ryder said standing at the door.
"Ahhh!!!!! But didn't you just leave?" Jinx said jumping out of her seat.
"I left my bag..." Ryder said pointing to his back.
"Oh... I was just speaking my mind but I was out of my place... I shouldn't talk behind the young master's back like that. I'm sorry, please don't be mad." She said apologizing.
"I'm not mad? Why would I get mad over lies from a witch? And Since when do you call me the young master? You never had any respect before so don't start pretending to care now." Ryder the left, for real this time.
"I think he's mad," Jinx said.
"You think!? Why would you say that!? Whatever I'm going home." Leo commented.
"Yes. I'll leave too." Dexter added.
With Kellian.
'That idiot. Better yourself, ha. Like you could ever change. Anyways, I need to go home change and get ready for art club.' She thought reading Ein's note while eating the food he left for her.
'Wait did he make a mistake three weeks? No way... Wait I'm wearing his clothes... Did he change me!? That pervert changing me... gross. Well, whatever at least he took care of me all this time... Maybe he isn't so bad after all and his ex was the real mean one? Speaking of her she is gonna be really mad at me... Should I go back to the guys now that I'm free? No... I'd only be using them as protection and they're happy without me anyways. I should probably leave if I want to make it to the art club.'
'It took me forever to get back here who knew he lived so far? My feet hurt. Ugh, anyways that's weird mom's not here... Guess that's a good thing since I've been missing for three weeks. She'd probably kill me.'
She grabbed her bag, tossed in her sketchbooks and art supplies then later showered changed into a blue T-shirt with white stripes, blue jeans and blue and white sketchers to match. The sketchers were originally Kaila's but they were too small for her so she took them. She was gonna throw them out anyways.
After Kellian changed she ran all the way to the club building. When she entered everyone stared at her. Well, at the wounds on her body. They don't hurt but they sure look like they do. They aren't any threat to her life but Orin did a very sloppy job healing her.
"Oh my gosh!" Talia yelled.
"Are you okay?" Mint asked.
"What happened?" Sash asked.
Ryder looked in shock but went back to his normal cold face after realizing she wasn't in pain and mostly fine.
"Do those hurt?" Aisha asked with a creepy smile.
"Guys what about my hand?" Ryder asked realizing everyone stopped paying attention to him.
"Are you serious right now!?" Mint yelled.
"This is more important," Talia stated.
"Do you not see her?!" Sash yelled.
"She looks fine to me," Ryder replied.
"I agree. She looks oddly fine almost as if she was never hurt." Aisha commented.
"What!? How can you say that!?" Mint shouted angrily.
"I mean he isn't wrong, I am fine," Kellian replied ignoring what Aisha said.
"See! Ugh, whatever I'll just bandage my sprained wrist by myself! Hmph!" Ryder shouted.
"Whatever. Okay fine, let's start. But Kelly will you be able to draw?" Mint asked worriedly.
"Yeah, wouldn't it hurt?" Sash asked.
"What about me?" Ryder asked sounding like an abandoned puppy.
"Don't be insensitive. She's hurt." Talia stated.
"Her wounds don't even affect her drawing hand. But I see how it is now that you have her none of you care about me anymore." Ryder started to walk out of the room.
"That's not true!" Mint yelled grabbing onto him.
"We care," Sash said also grabbing on.
"It is true and no, none of you care. Don't stop me now. I'm leaving. You guys have her to replace me with anyways." Ryder said still managing to walk the same even with four seemingly strong girls pulling on him.
"What the heck? Why's he so strong!?" Talia yelled.
"Even with all of us pulling on him we can't stop him." Sash complained.
"Talia is a freaking bulldozer and even she's struggling," Aisha stated.
"What was that midget!?" Talia yelled letting go of Ryder to address what Aisha just called her.
Mint and Sash had to let go to break up the fight between Talia and Aisha.
"Don't... Go." Kellian mumbled under my breath.
"Fine, I'll stay," Ryder said sitting down in his usual seat.
"What the...? How did you hear me I was practically whispering." She asked shocked.
"What? Does it matter? Come sit next to me you'll be my left hand and draw for me. But only for today don't get ahead of yourself, it's not like I missed you or anything." Ryder said trying to hide his face.
'Is he trying to say he missed me? Well in that case I guess I can sit next to him.' She thought sitting next to him.
"Awww. Young love." Sash said looking at them both.
"Shut up. I'm still mad at you guys." Ryder shouted.
"...Do you want me to wrap your arm tighter so it doesn't unravel like this anymore?" Kellian asked pointing to his left hand where the bandage was unravelling.
"... Yeah." He replied turning his face away.
"I ship it," Sash whispered.
"Me too," Talia replied.
"I can hear you two!" Ryder shouted angrily.
"Really, what were they whispering about?" Kellian asked.
"Uhhh, you wouldn't care... T...t...T-t-thanks for Ummm... You know... This, or whatever. It's not like I appreciate it or anything so don't get the wrong idea." He said after She finished wrapping his arm.
"You're welcome," She replied with a smile.
'Is it really that hard for you to say thanks? Is he a tsundere or something? It's actually kinda cute but that still doesn't change the fact that he's a mean jerk. The spawn of the devil. Hmph.' Kellian thought while the girls squealed like crazy fangirls at a Kpop concert in the corner.