Dear Mocha

✔️ 第3章

  
"Find a Guardian? What are those?" Mocha asked, her eyes rolling to the side of her head as she looked at Kae.

"Guardians are like, heroes in your world. Brave individuals who put their lives on the line for the safety of others... They're like expert combat masters in many fields, such as elemental manipulation, weapon mastery, and in the ancient times.. even to the extent of potions! The title is really honorable. I believe they're above heroes on level too!"

Cupi, who was licking her paws, looked around the stores and stands that were set up. "From the look of how crowded this part is.. we wont find one easily."

Kae nodded agreeingly. Where Guardians mysterious people that hid from the view of people? Mocha rotated her eyes anxiously as she looked around.

It was really crowded even though it was still really really early. Kae and Cupi kept their heads high so they can inform Mocha if they find something.

Though looking for someone that looks magical through this crowd might be a massive issue.. since there is too much people. It made it hard to breath. Mocha DOES NOT have asthma. Cupi jumped onto Mocha's head to get a better view of the crowd.

She had to stand on the tips of her paws since Mocha was only 156 cm, making her short. The girl pushed past people as she attempted to get through.

Kae held on tightly, since he would keep slipping off from how much Mocha brushed against people. They needed to get a way of transport.

"It's too crowded! It's hard to get through!" Mocha exclaimed, pushing past a few men who were carrying vegetables and wheat.

Cupi flicked her ears, closing her eyes as she listened closely. Then, she pat Mocha's head. "Go to the next alleyway."

With that, Mocha turned on her heel and head into a dark and stinky alley. Stretching her back and limbs as Cupi continued listening to the wind.

Kae jumped off, trotting around the small alley. He looked suffocated. He surely couldnt breath. It was exteremly packed there.

Mocha rested by a wall. She needed to find a way to find a Guardian without getting suffocated in the massive crowd.

Should they wait till the crowd dies down? But it may take several hours, and it may get dangerous. They should find a place to stay.

Cupi's eyes opened, as she lowered her ears. "I can sense something — someone." She chirped, before turning to her right.

Kae's eyes averted behind him, checking the dark which imhabited in the depths of the alley. "In there? You are saying a Guardian will be there?"

Kae purred, slowly walking into the void. Mocha exhaled, following him. If Cupi was correct and there was a Guardian in there; why was it so dark?

Whats yet odd is that Cupi didn't sound so scared anymore — she was rather calm, and the vibe took over Kae.

The duo, they weren't as scared anymore. They felt, safe. She can tell from their scent. Their scent? How can she know?

She is an 'outsider' after all. Could these stuff not affect her? Mocha slowly approached the void, following Kae. He seemed attracted to it. The closer to came to it, the urge they felt to go in.

It was oddly pleasing. Like something there told them to go. In a few seconds, they found themselves walking into the void.

It became dark, the sunlight which flowed through the place became nothing but dust, which made the place super spooky.

No noise — it was quiet. It felt as if they were the only ones in that tunnel. Mocha stopped, leaving Kae venture deeper in.

Cupi's eyes were still facing the void, clearly unaware of what they were doing. Mocha snapped into reality, before looking around.

The alley which was curropted with dark has now been a normal alley — the sun's light reaching it once again. Kae was trotting to the front.

Cupi seemed to focus onto the air. Where they hallucinating. She picked up the cat which rested on her head, shaking her in the process.

'Darn! They must be hallucinating.. but how? It's not that hot here!' She wondered. Mocha slapped Cupi across the face, morphin her into her girl form.

The girl Cupi's eyes widened, before returning to their original color. Her eyes. Was she being controlled?

"What..? What happened?" Cupi put her cold hands onto her head, groaning with pain. She's having a headache.

Kae had compeletly vanished, leaving no trail. What a surprise, she forgot to catch him also. After Cupi regained her composure, she looked around.

"Where.. Where's Kae? Did he run away?" Cupi cried, walking inna circle around the alley. She looked around all the thrown garbage and dumpsters.

After some minutes, she gave up, turning to Mocha. Apperantly, no Kae meant an issue. "We have to find Kae! Now!"

Sure. They can, but they don't know where to start. He may have run off and joined the crowd. But that would make it harder for them to find him.

He may have went deeper into the alley, or gotten anducted by unknown strangers, robbers. Cupi hugged herself tightly.

He must be close to her if she misses him so much. Mocha pats Cupi reassuringly, saying they'll find him. First, they have to check the alley.

He may have went in and left them behind. She also told Cupi to stick to her cat form, since whatever took Kae must be able to attract animals.

She obligied and they both set forth, heading to find Kae. They took their steps carefully, as they wandered around.

Droplets of  water fell from mildly broken pipes, to form water, and mud puddles later. There were bunch of dirt scattered around.

The alley was between two old buildings, Cupi said she probably can scrap the walls off with her nails. There was a bunch of dumpsters.

They were mostly filled with newspapers.. and Posters, with some food bags and normal garbage. The place was filled with flies.

It was a typical alleyway you can just say. Though the two can feel more to it. Why would Kae run off and not inform them?

What was so special about him that caused someone to kidnap the timid and noisy male? Mocha would capture and question them.

Good for her, she used to play Tag alot with her classmates during school, so she's managed to upgrade her stamina.

She can probably catch the kidnapper unless they have some super runner speed or something. While Mocha ought of the endless possibilites, Cupi worriedly walked behind her.

She was hoping that her dearest friend would be okay, since he was the last thing she had. The sun kingndom attacked her family.

She was from the wind kingdom. During the war which occupied when she was 6 years old, before she met Mocha she was living perfectly.

Though she was taken into the Kingdom of Blaze (炎の王国) and worked as a element guardian under the control of Lordette Kinoko.

She despised that woman more than anything in the world. Since she was the reason her family suffered and died.

The only one which made it out was her friend, Kae. He was the only one in their town alongside her which lived.

She vowed to grow stronger secretly while being taken care of by Mocha, so she can destroy Kinoko. She'll kill her.

She wants to see that Woman's blood and heart between her hands, with a devilish smirk plastered on it.

She couldn't wait. She wanted to. She wants to end her. Show her no mercy. But priority first. Find Kae, help Mocha return, and then destroy her.