You felt your legs shake and break down as the battle was nearly over. You were panting heavily at first, but your breathing slowed a bit as your enemy hovered over your bloody, fallen form. Rain continued to pour, drenching you with heavy drops of water.
"[last name, name]. Do you have any final words?"
"..."
"Very well."
Your enemy raised his weapon and was about to swing down, when a force kicked his weapon away from him.
"Ugh... WHO IS IT!?"
Your eyes were slowly closing, but you caught a glimpse of red before you collapsed, cold in your chinese clothes.
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Waking up, bursts of white light showed over you, and your hands immediately went up to pull your covers over your face, when a warm hand pulled them back.
Recalling yesterday's events, you paniced and found your master, Fon, with a bewildered look on his face.
"M-Master..."
"It seems you are awake, [name]. How was your sleep?"
"I-It was alright."
You looked clearly at your surroundings, and you were placed on a Chinese style bed with a vase on the table next to you. A bowl of congee was sitting next to the vase, and it was still hot.
After a second, you realized that you were in Fon's mansion. Feeling stupid, you tried to get out and sputtered nonsense, but Fon stopped you.
"You must rest, [name]. I made some congee, so relax."
Fon sat on the edge of the bed and lifted a spoon of congee and held it to your lips. It was cool since he blew it for you.
You didn't want anything for the moment, since you recalled how Fon must've saved you. And a thought crossed your mind. "I was useless..."
"What?" Fon was confused and didn't expect you to jump out of the bed.
Feeling tears run down, you ran out, with Fon chasing after you.
"[name]! Wait!"
Fon made a grab for your arm and pulled you to his chest, but you tried to struggle out of his bind.
"M-Master, let me go! I'm useless! I always am! You saved me a bunch of times, yet I wasn't strong enough to protect you! You always-!"
And you opened your eyes to find Fon's lips on you, bringing your body closer to him.
After he pulled apart, he wiped away your tears in a few swipes, his finger smooth against your cheeks. Then, he hugged you again, and whispered, "Don't say you're useless. You're the most important person in my life. I can't see you get hurt, or cry."
"M-Master..."
"Just Fon is fine, [name]-chan."
And having heard his confession, you snaked your arms around Fon and laid your head on his chest, hearing the slow beating of his heart.
"[name], don't ever call yourself useless...."