Houses were becoming more noticeable as we continued walking. I'm guessing that we've made it to the town of Recht.
As we passed by the houses, more and more people started to gather around us, wanting to get a better look at us. Most looked scared but some only held curiosity in their eyes. They pointed and whispered but never got too close.
The guards were starting to get annoyed with them and started pushing them out of the way. They didn't stop and wait for the townspeople to move on their own. Even the children who got lost in front of the horses were almost stepped on.
"Wait! There's kids in front of the horses!" I yelled
They ignored me and kept walking.
The mothers ran in front of the horses and grabbed their kids but some were unlucky and got left behind.
Out of nowhere, a flash of yellow appeared and swooped them out of the way.
"Don't bother with them! The less energy you use, the better, Gun!" The horseman said
A person in yellow full body armor stood up and let go of the children he saved. They nodded in our direction and disappeared into the crowd. It was surprising since they stood out so much just a second ago.
We kept walking until we reached a building. The guards guided us to the side of the building and towards some doors that opened up in the ground.
"What is that? Where are you taking us?" I asked
No way in hell I'm getting buried in the ground willingly!
"Shut up and get in!" One of the guards yelled and pushed me down.
The others and I were all tied up to the same rope so as I fell, the others fell with me. Unfortunately, I ended up being squashed by the others.
"Oof! You guys are so heavy!" I yelled
They jumped off of me and looked around.
"Where are we?" Luna asked
"Jail" Terra said
The guards pushed us into separate rooms with bar doors and left.
I sighed and sat down on the floor. "What now?"
"We wait. That's all we can do" Terra said
"For Cielo or our execution?" I asked
He shrugged "Whichever comes first"
I looked at Luna who layed down on the ground.
"I don't think you should lay down on the ground. You don't know what's stepped on these floors" I said
"Says the one who's sitting on it." She replied "Besides, I'm tired. I need sleep"
She closed her eyes and instantly fell asleep.
Her shield was still healing. Although, I was concerned since our weapons regenerate quickly even if we were tired. But Luna's shield was less than a quarter done. At least it was healing, just slowly.
I rested my head on the wall and waited for whatever's to come.
As I walked through the crowd of people who were starting to separate, I felt a familiar presence close by.
Looking around, I try to find anything suspicious but find nothing.
I shrug and keep going forward. I still look left and right for whatever I just felt. I guess I wasn't paying attention because I slam into someone. They fall backwards and I rush to catch them before they fall.
I look down on the most beautiful purple eyes I have ever seen. Wait. Are purple eyes natural? It might just be a lack of pigment in his eyes. Wait. His?
The guys kept staring up at me in wonder when he said "My knight and shining armor is real! I knew it!"
I bursted out laughing and gently let him back up.
"Sorry for not letting you up sooner...I thought you were a girl. Not that I would do the same to a girl! I would totally only do it to you! No! I mean…" I trailed off because the guy started laughing. I blushed behind the armor helmet.
After he finished laughing he said "I like you! My name's Cielo"
"Mine's Gun" I replied
I looked down at the clothes he was wearing. They were several sizes too big for him. They also looked familiar…
"Ahem!" He coughed
I looked up.
"I was wondering if you saw the group of soldiers that passed by here. I wanted to ask them something" Cielo said
I shook my head. "You shouldn't be around them. Their dangerous"
He scratched his head "I kinda need to. It's a personal reason"
I lowered my head "Sorry but I am in charge of protecting them. If you intend to harm them in anyway, I'll have no choice but to take you down"
He stared at me in shock. "Oh…"
"Do you have anywhere to stay? It doesn't look like you're from around here" I asked
He shook his head.
"You...can stay at...my house...if you'd like"
I said. My voice got tinier as I continued that sentence. If by any change he said yes-
"Yes please"
-I'll scream.
"...huh?"
That's as close as a scream you'll ever get from me.