Asymmetrical Love Relic

Chapter Four : Growing Stronger

Kaze stared at the white wolf laying on the ground with no emotions. “Whoops….” He began laughing hysterically “That’s not what I meant to do. Oh well, yes we can call it a happy mistake.” He grinned at Nagisa in shock ‘he’s so calm…’ Nagisa thought. “Right, Na-Gi-Sa?” 

He slowly lifted his hand up, facing his palm at Nagisa. “Sadly you are gonna have to die as well~” He chuckled. He shot a small ball of wind the shape of a bullet at Nagisa’s head. Nagisa held her palm up as if to stop the quick ball. ‘How can someone be so calm with killing?’ She thought as she filled with raged. Suddenly a large gust of wind flew out of Nagisa’s palm summoning a  Fire Barrier. The small ball was eaten by the large fire that scorched the grass. Kaze clocked his head to the side in confusion “Huuuuh, magic?” Kaze’s eyes widened. Nagisa breathing was shallow as she became shaky. “Why can’t you just die easily..?” Kaze whined raising his hand again. A Puff of purple-ish, black smoke appeared behind his as a slender, pale woman walked out. She gently touched his shoulder and leaned closer to him. “It’s time to go…” She whispered. “But-” The puff of smoke lingered letting out a venomous voice.

“You have disappointed me, Kaze…” the voice hissed. “You will be punished for this.” 

Kaze Heart drop as was lead into the smoke by the woman. “I’ll be coming for you star child…” The voice remarked as the smoke vanished. 

Nagisa looked down at Pandora’s sickly pale face. “It’ll be okay i’ll get you to the town.” Nagisa whispered while petting her.

Pandora placed her hand on Nagisa’s cheek, her yellow eyes were glassy and hazy, and her cloak was torn and soaked in her blood 

“On my belt…. There’s a potion...” Pandora choked out.

Nagisa moved her hand around Pandora’s belt to find the potion. Nagisa quickly uncapped the jar of autumn water. Some of it trickled down her chin as she struggled to drink. Pandora than closed her eyes falling limp in Nagisa’s arms. Nagisa Stood up and grabbed Pandora by her armpits, attempting to pick her up. Nagisa struggled and eventually fell back down to her knees. She attempted a few more times, before a soft, kid like voice came from the woods. 

“That won’t work” It mutter. 

Nagisa looked up to where the voice was coming from.

A short person with long fox ears poked its head out. It had a metal mask, with a cracked leans on and apricot messy hair that fell down to its neck. It wore simple clothes; A white t-shirt with a dirty green vest over it, brown baggy pants, and tall leather boots with small armor around its knees. He had a woven basket that looked handmade, filled with strange mushrooms. 

Nagisa pulled Pandora a bit away, then ran in front of her, in an attempt to protect her.  Nagisa seemed on guard making the fox like person a bit anxious. 

“I won’t hurt you…” The childish voice conformed. “I’m not big on fighting…” It dropped its basket and held his hands up, showing that it was not a threat. 

“Your friend, looks hurt… I can help them….” He stated after a minute of silence.

Nagisa looked down at Pandora the Back at the fox like person. “Can you really?” Nagisa question with a sharp glare. “My holes not far…” It said running over to Nagisa as its apricot fluffy tail followed behind. 

It slowly bent down, wrapping a bandage around Pandora’s chest and put her on to its back. “Thank you…” Nagisa whispered. Nagisa’s eyes twinkled as she watched Pandora face. ‘I should have been there…. Why was I acting like that… I should have protected her…’ Nagisa’s thoughts filled with regret. 

Kaze stood, shaking with his head down. A tall man with a wolf skull sat in front of him tapping his fingers on a throne like chair.

“What were you thinking?” The man hissed out.

“I’m sorry…” He whispered out as sweat dripped down his face.

“Silence! You disobeyed me! It’s time for you punishment.” He scolded.

“But… I…. ” Kaze choked out.

The man stood up suddenly, causing Kaze to flitch. “Take off your jacket.” He ordered. “Yes sir…” He whimpered, obeying the horrifying man. A loud THUAP suddenly came from behind Kaze as he gripped onto the wall shaking. The man swung a large wip, hitting him. Kaze gripped his teeth as a painful stinging appeared onto his back. Kaze’s breathing became heavy as tears formed in his eyes. After thirty minutes the man finally stopped. Kaze dropped to his knees and gripped his arms. Kaze’s eyes were wide and his breathing was heavy. “I wish I didn’t have to punish you, my dear Kaze… But you never seem to learn…” He said as he left the room. “I’m sorry…. Aku…” Kaze whispered as the new marks bled down the old marks. His back was torn and filled with bruises. 

The tall slender woman stood by the door with a pitiful look. 

“You should listen better to father, you know….” She muttered walking down to him. 

“I at least fought them and basically killed one!” Kaze snapped back 

“And I at least didn’t get punished.” She stated, glaring down at the weak man. 

Kaze growled angrily, “Shut up, Yami! Aku’s not here to protect his obedient daughter.”

“Father doesn’t need to fight for  me anymore, I’m stronger.” Yami muttered walking out the door. Kaze laid his head down to the cold floor, fighting back tears. 

Nagisa and the fox person finally reached its hole buried into a tall hill. The fox walked inside and walked down the end of the hall, then turned left into a room filled with potions and herbs. The ground was dark wood and the walls were beautifully overgrown. 

The smell with stronger of lavender. Nagisa began to wonder and look around as the fox dropped Pandora onto a small bed in the corner. After tucking Pandora in the fox unsnapped its mask, letting his apricot hair fall gently across his eye, leaving one eye showing. It blinked for a bit letting his cinnamon eye get used to the light. Nagisa turned to finally see the small femainine face. His long eyelashes slowly moved as he blinked. “Woah… You’re so pretty…” Nagisa leaned in for a better look. “Thank you…” He muttered with a slight blush. He quickly bounced over to the table filled with herbs and began mixing. “How long have you been out here?” Nagisa asked following him. “18 years…” He muttered after a few moments of silence. His face seemed concentrated. ‘18..? 18!’ Nagisa thought, “Wait… how old are you?” Nagisa asked leaning closer to him. He quickly flitched, spilling a small bit of sap. “Oh.. um… 26…” He muttered, turning back to his work. ‘26..’ Nagisa walked over to Pandora and sat down onto the bed. “You look so young...Why do you live out?” Nagisa asked while watching Pandora.

“When i was 8 there war against werewolves happened…” He paused “I believe they we’re not bad and shouldn’t be slaves...Everyone else shunned me…” He explained.

Nagisa eventually left to explore the area, letting the fox boy continue his work. 

Nagisa walked into the kitchen/front room. The couch was honey yellow with a wood outline, and matching bookshelves that filled the walls. After an hour of sitting around and reading the fox boy walked in. Nagisa popped up, her hair messy from laying around. “How is she?” She asked running over to him. “She’ll be fine, she was very lucky…” He smiled awkwardly “If whatever hit her, hit her a little more to the right it would have killed her.” He explained. 

Nagisa signed with watery eyes. “She’s still asleep, but if you want to see her…” He stated. Nagisa  nodded softly as they both headed to the room. “I’m Nagisa, by the way.” Nagisa smiled. “Akasuki….” He bowed slightly as a hello. Nagisa opened the  door slowly. Pandora laid soundly on the bed, her chest wrapped with herbs and her thigh bandaged. Pandora looked weak, Nagisa felt her heart sink. 

“I’m sorry…” Nagisa whispered to Akasuki as she ran out. He watched as she ran out the door quickly. 

Nagisa kicked tree as tears fell down her face. “Damn it!” Nagisa shouted as she slipped and fell to the ground. ‘I should have saved her, I should have saved you,I should have saved her, I should have saved you,I should have saved her, I should have saved you….’ Nagisa’s thoughts kept repeating themselves over and over.

The fox walked out slowly and watched her. “Nagisa….” He stopped to think as Nagisa stood back up. “I need something in the town. May you get it for me?” He asked. “Sure…” Nagisa wiped her tears away. “I need some flower for baking.” Akasuki muttered. Nagisa nodded and grabbed Akasuki’s basket. “I’ll be back soon…” Nagisa waved. ‘Hopefully a walk will clear her head…’ Akasuki thought as he walked into his house.

Nagisa walked towards the town swinging the basket lightly. After 10 minutes of walking, Nagisa finally made it to the town. Nagisa jogged lightly to market place and got the flower. “Thank you!” Nagisa smiled to a lady. 

“Star child?” A light voice suddenly said behind Nagisa. 

Nagisa quickly turned around to see a tall man with a feather in his hair. “Hello...” Nagisa softly said, holding the basket tighter.

The man pulled out a bottle with orange liquid in it. “I hear that someone’s been wanting to be stronger!” He said grinning “how did you?” Nagisa questioned. The man stepped closer to her and pushed the bottle closer. “Want to protect someone? Maybe save people you love?” The man urged. 

Nagisa questioned herself before deciding. “What do you want for it?” She hesitated.

“100 Gold?” The Man said grinning. Nagisa pulled out gold out of basket, placing 100 gold into his hand. The man hands Nagisa the potion, then walked off. Nagisa began walking back to the foxes home. She looked at the bottle, slightly concerned if it really would work. “For Pandora.” Nagisa whispered, chugging orange liquid down. Nagisa felt a thump in her chest suddenly. Looking down at her hands Nagisa saw her hands begin to shake. Breathing became harder. Nagisa dropped the basket and ran to Akasuki before dropping to her knees. Nagisa’s eyes changed into bright orange and flames shot of her hands, burning the trees around and the grass.

Suddenly Nagisa could breathe again. 

Nagisa grinned as she moved flames around in her hand. She quickly ran back to the house. “Pandora!” Nagisa yelled opening the front door. Akasuki quickly peeked his head out into the hall. “Your friend is up if you’re looking for her….” He explained as Nagisa ran into the room. “Pandora!” Nagisa yelled “Nagisa!” Pandora yelled sitting up. “Pandora look!” Nagisa sat onto her bed quickly and clenched her fists as the flames surrounding her hands

Pandora's eyes widen “What the hell?!” Akasuki walked over to see what was going on. 

“How did your powers get so strong?” Pandora asked while examining her.

“A guy in the market place gave me a potion!” Nagisa explained excitedly. “WHAT!?” Pandora and Akasuki yelled at the same time. Nagisa frooze, “What’s wrong…?” Nagisa asked both of them. 

“You can’t drank random potions, dumbass!!” Pandora yelled at Nagisa. “Nagisa hand me the bottle the potion was in!” Akasuki yelled.

Nagisa eyes harden in anger “No!” Nagisa yelled. “This is dangerous!”Pandora yelled back. Nagisa glared at Pandora “I don’t care! I’m not weak anymore!” Nagisa yelled.

“Nagisa I need the bottle!” Akasuki insisted. 

“You’re not going to hold me back!” Nagisa hissed.

“Nagisa! Stop being a dumbass! That was a random potion from a f*****g stranger!” Pandora yelled.

“Nagisa the bottle!!” Akasuki yelled.

“FINE!!” Nagisa yelled throwing the bottle at Akasuki. Akasuki quickly flitched and ducked down, letting it hit the ground and shatter. Akasuki’s eyes widened in fear. 

“You never care about me! Only yourself!” Nagisa yelled at Pandora.

“Of course I f*****g care about you!!” Pandora yelled in response “Why the f**k would I protect someone who i didn’t care about!!”

Nagisa Eyes went wide in shock “huh..?”

“You’re my friend, okay? God… you’re the only f*****g human I could ever care about..” Pandora said feeling her cheeks heat up

“IT’S A KAFFIR LILY PLANT!!!” Akasuki yelled from the ground.

“What?” Pandora and Nagisa questioned. “It’s poisonous! We need to get it out of her!” 

Akasuki grab a glass of something green and handed it to Nagisa. “Drank!” Akasuki order. 

Nagisa quickly drank it, and then instantly felt sick. Nagisa quickly ran outside and throw up. Pandora and Akasuki followed her out. 

“Do you feel better?” Pandora asked while rubbing her back. Nagisa nodded “yeah…” Akasuki smile and walked back inside. “I’ll always protect you, Nagisa…” Pandora smile. Nagisa laughed “I’ll always protect you, too!” Nagisa hugged Pandora.