Tony always followed his instinct. He was talented sword-man and glorious knight. He may be young but the lady of these lands favored him. Very quickly he became the leader of the defense patrol that had his mission in protecting the borders from attacks. When his agents told him about a couple of strangers that appeared in the village near his lady's castle- he didn't waste any minute. He made his soldiers get back to the castle to check if it was safe to let the newcomers live.
Horses were tired; he didn't want to push his luck too much. His force stopped them at the rim of the village. His soldiers got the order to water the horses and take them to the stables for some rest. The way they run was long and difficult, they deserved good treatment.
Tony didn't want to create the panic, so he decided to take a look on the strangers himself- without the army behind his backs. He was sure his strength was good enough to defeat two or even more enemies, so he didn't feel fear. In fact, he even wished for some victorious battle. There was nothing more pleasurable than showing all around how fantastic knight he was.
Metal on his body played nice to his ears music in contact with his sword. He had his amour and sword always clean, that way every girl and lady turned their heads when he crossed the village or castle's rooms. Women loved him and that made his ego high.
This time however no one was interested in his business in the village. Women were whispering to each other and men looked too much excited. It itself was suspicious but then he heard something that made him walk faster to the center of the commotion.
"Did you see her? She MUST be from a rich family! She do have a weird hair color, but did you notice her white skin?"
"Yes! I NEVER in my live saw whiter! And her body is sooo pretty!"
"Right! I'm so jealous of her companion! Having such a lovely girl at his side… What a lucky man!"
Tony looked lost for a moment. Everyone knew that there is NO more beautiful lady than Anna. She also had the purest white skin…he had ever seen. Who was this girl that people were loosing their heads for her? And now to the farmer came his wife. Sho could sense that she was angry at her husband talking about other woman, but also excited about the strangers
"Ronny! Stop this nonsense! She sure is a fine woman but YOU have no match for her companion also! I NEVER saw someone as HANDSOME as he!"
The family got into little fight but Sho didn't care about it anymore. Listening to the woman's word made him sure that the strangers were dangerous and probably… that they were using the black magic. There was no way in earth that someone could be more handsome than HE!
Tony put up more speed to get to the tavern quicker. If his source was correct, girl was weak and needed rest. Her companion probably got the order to identify who they were to the Anna. That way he left the girl alone. It was the perfect opportunity to make her speak the truth about their purpose to being here. No girl could resist HIS charms!
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Kyoko didn't sense his presence. She was happily running and dancing near the forest, behind the tavern. Landlady used some kind of odd smelling ointment on her scratches and bruises and now she felt fine. She had her stomach full and light felling inside of her. The butterflies from before were strangely similar to … what? It was a question her mind didn't want to answer. There was this emptiness when she tried to remember when she felt like this in the past. Somehow she was sure it did happen to her before.
To regain the strength she walked out of the tavern. Even not realizing anything about herself she knew deep inside that it will help her fell at ease. It did. Still thinking about her savior she started to pick up the flowers. They weren't as fine as those HE gave her, but she believed he would understand her intentions.
Who is he to her? That question didn't leave her mind till she woke up. His handsome face and firm chest would make any girl sway, of that she was sure. His smile was warm but there was also something sad in it. Her memory loss got him… It could have meant that they were close before the accident? She wanted it to be truth but didn't dare to hope.
He promised her he would tell her what happened and who she and he himself was. She trusted him jet she didn't have the reason to. It was surprising how he calmed her. Kyoko didn't even a second doubt that he would be back as he told her he would.
She blushed harder thinking about his words. She noticed that he was also a flirt. He didn't push his luck too much however, so she didn't mind. It was even nice… NO! Kyoko shock her head fierce. He is definitely NOT thinking about me THAT way I want him to! Do not hope! Do not trust! Men are like that! They flirt and take you as a servant, maid and when you fall for their act, they will throw you away… HUH? … Where are these thoughts coming from? Is it my past self speaking? UH! Why I cannot remember?
Kyoko dropped the flowers she was picking for Kuon. HIS presence became more noticeable as blond hair knight marched through the trees into her direction. She couldn't recognize him but deep inside she felt rising anger as if she wanted to struggle the man. His attitude was annoying to her. To avoid the contact she picked daisies and left.