~(Y/n) POV~
After my welcome into the supernatural world by the Trio-that is what I shall now dub them- , I'm being escorted back to the vacation cabin. Natsuo is leading the way, followed by Ezra and finally Shū, who is walking alongside me. 'I wonder why Natsuo was so sad? Is it because we're mates? Though I can't say I'm ecstatic about the development either...When I woke up in the morning, I really didn't plan for this, then again who does? Argh, this is a pain in my a-', my thoughts are broken by Shū tapping my shoulder.
"Hm?", I question. "What's with that face, Little One? Something wrong?...Sh*t! Ignore that. I'm dumb sometimes and that was a dumb question. Sorry...", Shū apologises but pouts when he sees the rest of us snickering. "Yeah, you're a dumba**, alright! 'Bout time you realise it too!", Natsuo cackles, while Ezra continues to snicker at Shū's embarrassed face.
Waving my hand dismissively, I try to comfort him, "Don't worry about it. The feeling counts and besides you lightened the mood too. So that's a win-win don't you say, Shū?" Shū vigorously his head, with the biggest grin on his face, like a child being praised. "Hear that you guys? I lightened the mood. Me. I did that. What did you guys do, hm?" Ezra chuckles, while Natsuo rolls his eyes, however a small smile is on his lips. 'He should smile more. He looks so much better and it makes him seem somewhat approachable. And less of a douche.'
Natsuo rolls his yet again, "Great, you've just inflated his ego big time. Good job, (Y/n), you idiot." I sigh, 'And the moment of less douchery is over, back to square one, I guess.' I shrug, "Not like the guy has much of an ego with you being around him, anyways...", I mutter, but he still manages to hear me because he snaps back around to face me fully this time. D*rn their supernatural hearing!
"What's that supposed to mean, huh?!", Natsuo yells. I ignore him. "Hey, don't you dare ignore me, (Y/n)! Hey! Are you f*cking deaf?! Stop ignoring me! He-", the rest of Natsuo's screams and complaints are blocked out, when Shū talks to me. I notice Ezra already bending over, struck with a fit of laughter before Natsuo turns to scold him and I turn my attention to Shū.
I can't blame him. Annoying Natsuo is rather entertaining in a way. "You're right about me not having much of an ego with these guys, Little One. They're so mean~! But you, you are a gem.", Shū finishes. Putting my hand on my hip, I joke, "Oh, I know." Shū and I burst out laughing but stop when Natsuo cusses, "Sh*t!", causing us to look over at him and Ezra.
Natsuo kicks Ezra's side but he doesn't react. Natsuo looks at us, wrecked with concern, as we approach, 'Odd.', "He was just laughing a second ago, having a good ol' time when he just stopped..." All our eyes widen. Natsuo immediately crouches down beside Ezra and pushes down on his chest, while Shū does mouth-to-mouth. Not long after, some how I see Ezra's eyes open slightly but close soon after. I'm about to inform them of this but Shū stops doing mouth-to-mouth, while Natsuo stops pressing down on Ezra's chest seemingly a bit tired. Shū sniffles but then sits up straight, beginning to smack Ezra across the face.
It's actually kinda funny. I still try to inform them that Ezra is fine but I'm cut off again when Shū yells, "Get up, Ez! You can't leave us! Please come back! Natsu will even be nicer to everyone! Right Natsu?!" Natsuo looks puzzled, "Huh? What-",but is cut off when Shū continues. "See! He agrees, now come back to us!", Shū cries, still smacking Ezra's face. Natsuo yells, "Hey! When did I agree to that?! Don't put words into my mouth! Besides-", Natsuo is interrupted yet again by Ezra groaning in pain. Natsuo grumbles, "Really?", while I snicker, 'Join the club.'
Shū stops slapping Ezra and brings him into a bone crushing hug. I actually hear Ezra's back crack. I wince, 'Must have been painful...' Ezra pats Shū on the back, signalling for Shū to let go. He reluctantly releases Ezra but immediately bursts into happy tears. Natsuo rolls his eyes, while Ezra lightly pats his face, wincing due to the red marks now decorating his face.
Shū begins, "I'm so happy you're-", but is cut off by slap to his face from Ezra. Shū whines, "What did ya slap me~?!" Ezra looks on incredulously, "Hah?! You slapped me first! Multiple times! Why do you think I slapped you?!", Ezra yells. Natsuo and I look on puzzled, 'What is about to go down, is something I don't want to be apart of...', Natsuo slowly getting up and walking to stand beside me. "You idiot! Why'd you slap me?! You do know that, that doesn't work right?!", Ezra yells, scowling at Shū. Shū whines, "But-", however he is interrupted again by a fuming Ezra. "But nothing, idiot! C'mere, let me show you what it feels like getting slapped repeatedly...", Ezra says, smiling darkly. Shū scurries backwards as far as he can before Ezra yanks him back by his ankle, Shū screaming, while Ezra begins to rain down a shower of hits to him.
"Uh...lets just leave them for a bit...I'm not up for getting beaten. You?", Natsuo questions me, slowly backing away. I look at him and shake my head "no" before also retreating from the scene. The sounds of slaps echo through the air, along with Shū's apologies and whines of pain. "So...uh...are you sick?", I question but Natsuo just looks at me like I'm crazy. 'Jerk.' He rolls his eyes, leaning against the tree he chose to hide behind, me coping him. "No, you idiot.", "Hey!", I yell but I'm ignored as he continues.
"If you want to be a part of that, then be my guest. Just a heads up; Angry Ezra isn't someone you would want to be around. But who am I to say this? After all I'm apparently sick." I huff, "Yeah, whatever. I'm just concerned. You actually asked me if I'll leave that, with you of all people." It's his turn to huff, "Either you appreciate it or don't. Not my problem." I'm about to retort but I stop turning my attention to the sound of heavy footsteps approaching us, loudly crunching the dry fallen leaves.
A defeated looking Shū approaches, a few scratches adorning his face, a couple of leaves in his orchid hair and his clothes now displaying splotches of earthy brown, with a victorious Ezra in tow. Shū sighs, "Right, where were we Little One, before I got wrapped up in a scuffle?"
I chuckle, "I wouldn't worry abo-", but I'm cut off when Shū excitedly exclaims, "Now I remember! I was asking if something was wrong, but then realised it was a stupid question. So moving on, I just want you to take your time and adjust to everything you've learnt so far. Don't rush, okay? And if you have any questions, just ask Natsu-" Shū cuts himself short and grimaces. "No, nevermind. Ignore that. Just ask Ezra or me, okay Little One?" I nod, chuckling, 'I prefer that any day.' Natsuo pushes past us, continuing to walk. "Since you guys are done screwing around, let's get a move on." I grumble, "Jerk." Natsuo snaps his head round to face me, glaring. I return it with my own.
Turning away from him, my thoughts drift to the once seemingly dead Ezra. He looks puzzled at me. I voice my thoughts to him. Ezra nods, "Yep, I definitely wasn't on this plane of existence for a while but a few minutes later after being in that space, there was a tugging. I just followed it, I mean there was nothing else to do anyways." He shrugs before continuing, "Then, bam! Suddenly my vision fills with light and now I can feel my face being repeatedly slapped, for God knows how long! All I know is that my face was sore." I nod.
Natsuo then calls from the front, "I managed to bring him back to life by an ability I gained from my fallen angel lineage. I don't know much about it but I can feel that his soul has changed slightly...There seems to be a bit of darkness that's now dissipating. Can you feel it Ezra?" Ezra stops walking. Both Shū and I stop and stare at him looking puzzled as well. Ezra looks up and meets Natsuo's eyes, "It's faint, but yeah. I can feel it." Natsuo sighs and we all turn to him. "The only problems with this, is that I can't transfer all my life essence. It won't let me. And that the soul that receives this treatment will be altered. Whether it's permanent or not I have no idea. But it seems temporary...", he says before continuing to walk away. We all share a look before we follow.
There's been something else that's been bothering me. Turning to ask Shū, I stop feeling eyes on me. Looking around, I spot Natsuo glancing at me, though he turns around when our meet. Speeding up, I fall in step with Natsuo. "Bakat-er-Natsuo-san?", I venture. At my near slip-up, he quirks an eyebrow at me. Sheepishly, I continue when he eventually nods for me to do so , "Natsuo-san, why were you so sad before when you guys welcomed me to your world?" At my question, he stops walking, me stopping alittle ahead and having to look back at him. I begin, "Natsu-", but I'm cut off when Natsuo, with a darkened expression, interrupts.
"Tch, drop the honorific, would you? I don't care for them coming from you. And to answer your dumb question, I honestly don't want to have anything to do with you. In my opinion, you were never supposed to exist. I don't even want you as my mate. I don't need one, not now, not ever. So stay the f*ck away from me, got it?", he harshly states before he walks towards me, roughly shoving my shoulder with his own. I'm stock sill. The shock I feel is slowly dulled by an emptiness that is consuming me whole. 'Did he have to be so rude? I did nothing wrong, so why? Why is he so rude to me? Why does what he said even bother me? What is this empty feeling? Is this because of what he said? And the mate bond? Is-', my thoughts are cut off by Ezra shouting Natsuo's name. Shū encases my in a warm and comforting hug, that I subconsciously accept. 'What's wrong with me...?'