Alternative/Zero One's
A Temporary Peace

The next day, when I woke up from my sleep Kenji was no longer in the room. I searched every corner of the room but I never found it. I stopped by the table and sat down on the chair.

On the table was a small piece of paper. On top of the fold it says "For Emiya". I opened the fold and saw the contents.

*If you open the paper means I'm gone. Take it easy, I'm just going for a minute. I just want to get the stuff in the Wheat treasure warehouse. If you want to go out for a walk I don't forbid it. The Church's been watching our inn, they're gonna make sure you and Jihan stay safe. But stay alert! Because they made sure you stayed safe not from trust but because of my contract with Luke.

Kenji Tatsumaki*.

"You are like a father. Fine, fine. I'll be careful." My ejek to him.

"You too...." I muttered while hugging the letter. I didn't expect Kenji to be this attentive and open when writing. Even when talking directly to him is like talking to people who lack vocabulary. A funny guy.

I went back to bed to wake Jihan up. But strange. It's the first time I've seen Jihan sleep like a restless person. His eyes twitched, from the look on his face like a frightened person. I couldn't bear to see him sleep like that, I finally woke him up slowly.

"Dream, wake. It's morning." I said slowly. But Jihan's reaction was like she had just met a ghost. His face was pale, cold sweat was clearly visible on his neck and cheeks, his breathing was as savage as someone finished running a Marathon. He immediately embraced me very tightly. I also try not to over-breach.

"Hey, you're having nightmares?" I asked gently. Jihan then shed her tears. Jihan nodded not strongly to open her mouth. I also hugged Jihan to calm her down. I tried to hold him off until Jihan was about to let go of his embrace. But his long hugs too, 30 minutes try. But it doesn't matter.

After that, Jihan started talking.

"I miss... My real father, I miss my mother...." Her speech stammered.

Of course I forgot something very important to Jihan. His parents. Jihan came with us because of the unavoidable situation, no matter what the reason if she still has a family then we must immediately return it to her parents. But in situations and conditions like this it might be very difficult.

"Calm down. We'll take you to your mom and dad's. So stop crying." I said gently stroking his head. Jihan did not answer or respond. But slowly Jihan began to let go of her embrace despite being very reluctant she did. I immediately wiped her still tears.

"Wash your face and be prepared. We're going out." I said with a smile.

"Where?" Jihan asked with a hoarse voice.

"Street around." I said.

We took a shower together and got ready to go out. Although still 10 years old, Jihan is an independent child. He even put on clothes that were just like finding a needle in a haystack very easily. When I finished wearing my clothes, I forgot something. The fur shawl given by Kenji.

I'm just wondering. Why am I even worried about this shawl when I'm not wearing it? I wear it the first time I wear it. Tying the knot under my right armpit. When I look in the mirror I'm even surprised. It looks very suitable and beautiful. You need it more than I do. I remembered Kenji's words when I received this fur scarf.

"Is this what I mean?" I muttered in front of the mirror.

"Sister is done?" Ask Jihan from behind the door. I followed him soon too.

"Yes. Just a minute." My answer. We locked the door with a spare key that Kenji was staying at on the table. We went down to the first floor. Everyone looked at me as if I was something new to them.

"So where are we going?" Jihan asked cheerfully. I usually ask Kenji that question but I never thought I would be asked that question. Because from my pocket there's still money Mr. Franko used to give me when I went to the market so we could buy something.

We bought breakfast at the nearest store, then we continued to go to the mall and the playground. Actually I wanted to take Jihan to Mr. Franko's place but since we were already in a contract with the Church's organization then I disengaged my intention. I don't want them to touch or even disturb Mr. Franko who is already living in peace. So I we can just pass her house.

"Whose house is this?" Jihan asked innocently.

"The home of my parents who have been looking after me for 2 months. Who taught me what life means, Mr. Franko's house." Answer me with a smile. Jihan looked at the structure of her house.

"Why didn't you see him?" Ask Jihan again.

"I don't want to bother him anymore." About 6 seconds.

"This place will make me want to go back. Let's go to the park." Jihan nodded cheerfully. We passed a church that always made me nervous. Church where Luke. And the least fortunate, Luke also seemed to want out.

Our faces meet. With reflexes my face put on an uncomfortable and suspicious face. Luke smiled at me.

"Father Luke?" greet Jihan suddenly. That's great, Jihan.

"Well, Miss Emiya, it was a coincidence to meet you here. And what's the name of this cute girl?" Luke asked trying to get Jihan to shake hands. But I immediately pulled Jihan and hid her in my sling.

"Name's Jihan." Answer's short. Instead of feeling offended, Luke smiled at me.

I was forced to accompany Luke who also wanted to go to the flower garden a few blocks from the church. The Church's forces are increasing, their existence is very concentrated. I let Jihan play with her boomerang around the flower garden while I sat next to Luke without speaking. Although I don't like it, but not such a chat clearly makes me uncomfortable.

"You don't seem to like it when we meet. Am I bothering you?" ask Luke.

Why is the topic so heavy like this?!

"When are you going to use Kenji?" My asses without further ado.

"Until my goal is achieved. And according to the contract with him I will not touch you. So just calm down." There was a white dove in Luke's hand. It turned out to be a message bird. Luke then opened the paper and read it.

"So so. Kenji managed to kill a target named Raizen Brook. This way the Hero Faction 13 will be silent for a while as their weapon factory stops for a while." Luke then squeezes the paper and burns it. So he lied to me in the letter? Why did you arrive like that so as not to involve us?!

"Why do you Church Parties want to overthrow the kingdom?" I asked bluntly after hearing what Luke had read earlier. Luke then handed the paper to me.

"The answer and the payment for Kenji is in this paper." Answer Luke.