Love's Untimely End

Kindred spirits

A/n Rewritten!!

Though Kunikuzushi was reluctant to admit it, he found solace in the fact that Lady Ei had arranged for Kazuha to be his attendant. Kazuha's presence offered a sense of familiarity and perhaps a glimmer of understanding. On the other hand, Kunikuzushi's initial impression of Tomo was one of disdain, without knowing much about him. A feeling of animosity had already taken root within Kunikuzushi, his dislike for Tomo's presence apparent, even if he couldn't fully explain why.

"Kazuha," Kunikuzushi called out,his voice carrying a sense of urgency. Kazuha turned towards him, momentarily disengaging from his conversation with Tomo, giving his full attention to Kunikuzushi. Lowering his voice, Kunikuzushi inquired, "Have you seen my attendant anywhere? The girl." His gaze swept the surroundings, searching for any sign of Zura's presence.

"If I recall correctly," Kazuha replied, a tinge of tension permeating the air, "that girl with short, purple hair took her for interrogation." The room fell into an uncomfortable silence as the weight of the information settled between them. Kunikuzushi's eye twitched in frustration, his brows furrowing as he turned his gaze towards the two boys, expecting answers. However, they merely stared back at him, their silence leaving him with a growing sense of unease.

"Excuse me," he demanded, his voice laced with urgency. "Where did they take her?" His impatience grew, his gaze shifting between the two boys, who remained frustratingly silent, their unwavering stares amplifying the tension in the room.

Kunikuzushi's frustration reached its peak as he implored for an answer, his voice filled with urgency and concern. "Hello? Can someone answer me? I swear, if Ei had anything to do with this..." His exasperation was palpable as he hastily made his way toward the door, determined to find the truth.

However, before Kunikuzushi could storm out of the room, Kazuha stepped forward, his calm presence acting as an anchor. He gently placed a hand on Kunikuzushi's shoulder, preventing him from leaving just yet. The room seemed to still as Kazuha addressed the distressed boy.

"They have taken her for interrogation, my lord," Tomo interjected, his voice filled with sincerity as he bowed respectfully before Kunikuzushi. "But I assure you, she is safe, and she will return unharmed. You have my word."

Kunikuzushi exerted all his efforts to free himself from Kazuha's firm grip, but his attempts proved futile time and again. As fatigue washed over him, he called out to Kazuha, his voice breathless. "Kazuha, would you kindly release your hold on me?" he demanded, a mix of annoyance and exhaustion evident in his tone.

Kazuha, ever the composed observer, couldn't help but find amusement in Kunikuzushi's struggles. He observed the young lord's futile attempts to break free, a faint chuckle escaping his lips. "My lord, you seem to be lacking in strength, to my surprise," Kazuha remarked, his voice tinged with playful humor. Kunikuzushi, still determined to free himself, hissed back at Kazuha, irritation apparent in his voice. "And what exactly is so amusing to you?" his frustration clearly evident as he continued to push against the unwavering grasp.

Amidst the unfolding exchange between Kunikuzushi and Kazuha, Tomo's voice broke through the tension, drawing their attention back to his presence. "Gentlemen, if I may remind you, I am still here," Tomo confessed with a gentle sigh, momentarily forgotten amidst their interactions. A smile graced his lips as he peered at the two young men. "I have a strong feeling that the two of you will forge a remarkable bond."

Before Tomo could further elaborate on his observation, the room's tranquility was abruptly disrupted by the arrival of a young woman, breathless and evidently having rushed to the scene. Her appearance carried a sense of urgency, as if her very existence hinged upon the message she was about to deliver.