Fake Princess
DXC Chapter
I sat down to bend my legs by directing my gaze towards the bonfire they were making, occasionally those gazes of my eyes moved glancing towards Izumi who was still devouring the piece of grilled meat in her hand. “Are you still hungry?” he asked, he pulled a piece of meat that was near the campfire to me.
I shook my head slowly by raising my hands towards the fire, just to feel the warmth. “What are you, having thought about what we should do next, Sa-chan?” My head was raised to look at the walking Haruki and then sat down beside me.
“I've thought about it, but as always-”
“You, can't do that alone. Your brother is right, isn't he?” Haruki cut my words with one of his hands raised rubbing my head.
“Nii-chan's right. I, can't do all this without help from you guys.”
“Haru-nii,” connect me while again throwing a gaze towards the fire, “nothing,” I continued to end the conversation.
“What's up? Don't make me curious like this.”
“Nothing, nii-chan. Not something important,” I said chimed in his words again.
“We will stand guard alternately, because animals in the forest will usually hunt at night. For you Lucio, you have to take good care of us while some of us rest. If anything happens between us, say goodbye to the Prince and your beloved brother.”
“Ba-well,” answered a little in response to my words.
“Good son. I really like, a submissive child like you,”, I said as I moved a little and laid my head in my bag.
“The age is older than you.”
“Then why? When life and death are at stake, no one is old or young. There is only, the weak must obey all the commands of the strong and knowledgeable. All humans, will turn stubborn, if it concerns his own life and needs, Izu-nii. All humans are born selfish. He will hold his selfishness to those who are stronger, then vent all that selfishness to those who are weak. That is life, which we live now,” I said slowly while trying to close my eyes.
“You, look different.”
I smiled at what Izumi said, “aku, just growing up. I don't want to be as naive as I used to be. If I always take cover from this naive attitude, then when? I will be able to protect them, which is precious to me,” I said, I lay side by side keeping my eyes closed.
“You, have protected us all several times in your own way. So, don't push yourself too much, Sa-chan,” she said slowly followed by a gentle swipe a few times that touched my head.
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Both of my eyes opened, more precisely widened when I realized what I was going through now. The smell of sweat pouring into my nose made me realize what was going on. I was more and more stunned, as I felt a strong bond wrapped around both of my wrists. Just as my hands were tied, I felt the same way with my legs.
Was I caught by them? Where's my brother? Why, I didn't see them? What are they, all right?
I went back to pretending to close my eyes, as I felt my body lift up. I was still closing my eyes, when my body felt laid to a cold, hard object. The sweat on my palm grew more and more, as the sounds of conversation with words I did not understand were heard touching my ears. My heart was pounding more and more, as a slow touch ran through my entire face.
What am I supposed to do? I, will not be able to fight them alone. But, if they attack completely using Kou, I won't get any information about my two brothers and Eneas either.
Relax, Kou! Just prepare yourself, if only they intend to harm me. If they have not done so, then do nothing.
I tried to slowly open my eyes, I quickly grabbed and firmly gripped the hand that had previously traced my face. The woman I had clutched her hand said a few words in a foreign language. I let go of my grip on the woman's hand, looking around.
“Sia-”
My words stopped the moment I felt something holding my wrist. I turned my eyes to the chestless middle-aged woman standing by the large rock I was sitting on. The glances of my eyes turned back towards his fingers that were moving through the skin of my hand. The middle-aged woman, smiling widely looked at me as our two eyes met each other.
I flinched, as he shouted with his hand raised. The screams he let out, made everyone, whether men, women or even small children who stood around us. I gulped, as they all suddenly knelt down accompanied by a young man who walked over with several men behind him.
I try to keep my eyes up. It is not without reason, it is just .. The men are not wearing anything at all, they are just wrapped around a rope, until their belongings are folded up, the rest is no more. Hows it? Do you understand the distress I am feeling now? Looking directly into their eyes, I was afraid that it would be considered challenging. However, if I bow my gaze, the sanctity of my eyes will be threatened.
Relax Sachi, relax! All you have to think about now is find out where your brothers are now.
I glanced, at the hand of the middle-aged woman who again moved rubbing my face, She again said foreign words to the young man standing before me. “What do you guys want?” I said slowly looking into his eyes.
I know, if they won't understand what I'm saying. However, whatever! Wasn't it, Cia used to be just like this, when we first met.
I gulped back, my body cold with sweat when those standing in front of me were silent, not making any sound from them. “Let us go, damn!” I quickly moved my head, trying to find the direction Izumi's screams sounded.
“Sial! Damnit damnit! Damnit!”
“Izumi, relax!”
“How can I calm down! She is now alone, I don't know if she was injured or not in the middle of the forest!”
It was their voice, it meant they were now fine. Relax Sachi, relax! Then think of a way, so that we can survive from here without the need to involve Kou. Think of my brain, think of anything you can use right now.