Boy narrowed eyes, trying to make sure he wasn't hallucinating. After all, there was no one in the forest at all, and suddenly he saw someone. He realized that this was his only chance of salvation, he quickly got up and ran towards the figure from afar, ignoring the danger and the fact that the person could be anyone...
-Hey there..!
He called out, his voice shaky and hopeful as he finally approached the tall person..
It was a guy. An adult. He looked at the little boy... His pale delicate face was expressionless and cold. He didnt said a word just stared at the boy blankly, with those big black like pitch, pupil less cold eyes.
The boy felt shiver go down his spine, as the other started at him with no emotion. He had to admit, it scared him a bit..but he didn't care. He needed help..
-... P-please help me..."
The boy said with his soft cute voice shaky, sounding scared and desperate. Waiting for the answer.
The other continued to look at the child, without a single emotion on his face. Like a doll.He was quiet for few long seconds, his long below the waist straight black dark silky hair, blowing on the wind slowly...
-why should I?
even if his voice was soft pretty and gentle, he still sounded cold..
The boy gulped. Guy's coldness was making him hesitate. But he wont give up..
-... Because..because im lost.. I dont have parents, .. Actually Im an orphan..
- So?
Boys words were followed by another quick cold reply..
The orphan looked down at the ground, he did not understand why this person was so cold.. a small frown appears on boys pale small face, as he looked back at persons emotionless face. He won't give up still.
-.. Please.. you are the only person who even talked to me.. I really..really need help..or I'll die..!
Boys words were ignored, as the other turned away and started to walk away.. his movements were graceful, and his footsteps were not heard.. The boy was about to give up. But suddenly he dared to secretly follow the mysterious person. He was trying his best to be quiet enough, so the other won't notice.
- Stop following. I told you, I wont help you.
Person said coldly, without even looking at the boy, and continuing walking.
Boy was shocked at this point, He didn't think he would be noticed so quickly, but how? The guy didn't even look at him, but somehow noticed that the boy was following him. But still, he wont give up until he helps him.
- ..w-wait..!
He fastly runned uo toward him, and grabbed guy's pale gentle wrist to stop him.
The person stopped. Still not looking at the little boy, who was holding his wrist now.
- ...
He stays silent.
The boy felt uncomfortable with the calmness and lack of emotion from this guy.. The boy spoke again..
- C..-Can I know your name..?
The other answered quickly
- Illumi Zoldyck.
Boy heard his last name before.. he was still a child, but he remembered something about "Zoldyck".. Well, only that they are quite popular...he looked his grip on Illumi's wrist..
-.. I-Illumi..? I..Im Aki...just Aki..
Illumi gentle gets his wrist free from child's weak grip
-Ah, Aki.. well. Go awa-
-.. N-No!
Aki interrupted Illumi
-I... I can be useful..
The person didn't seemed interested. He still seemed emotionless and cold..
- you can be usefull?
He says, almost in sarcastic tone in his voice. He must accept that he was a bit amused at the child's attempts.
-.. Y-Yes..! I can be usefull..
Illumi looked at the kid blankly, not believing him.
- I dont think so.
Deep down Aki knew, Illumi was right. He tried to come up with ideas of why he could be really be useful
-.. W-well..I-... I..
He stutters avoiding looking at Illumi, a bit embrassed..
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