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Fumi Twenty-Seven!

(??? Point of view)

I closed the doors behind me and heaved a deep sigh. The girl was in the cell, and that was all that mattered.

I looked down at the bow she had and smiled faintly. She was good with it.

Must have been trained by Uncle Arthur, I thought to myself, slipping it away under my cloak. It makes me wonder who she is… Or, rather, who her parents are.

I moved along, keeping my eyes peeled for creatures that might want me for a light lunch. None ever did, though. Not since I fought my way back here.

I have a mission, I reminded myself as I glided silently across the floor. That girl could be used to my advantage… But only if I play my cards correctly. I can’t let my guard down.

I heard hurried footsteps coming my way. I quickly glided into place around a corner, waiting, listening.

“How do you know these ways?” a boy’s voice asked.

“I’ve lived here a long time… You learn after about the tenth time being lost.”

I know that voice…

“Oh. Perisa is just up ahead, right?”

“Yes. Hurry!”

I watched from under my hood as two children ran past. My sharp eyes saw that one had a mop of white hair on his head and the other had long, wavy blond hair.

So she’s still small… I wonder why…

The blond suddenly stopped, yanking the boy to a halt. The boy turned around, leveling his angered red eyes on her in silent demand.

He knows better than to talk… Smart boy. He didn’t get his smarts from his father, however, if his eyes have anything to say.

I knew that he was Prussia’s son since he looked exactly like him. But who was his mother? The girl in the cell—Perisa—where did she get her gold eyes from?

The only countries I know of that have gold eyes are Feliciano and Romano… But they have hazel eyes, not gold.

I brought my hood down farther, hiding my eyes. She musn’t see them—she would recognize me if she did.

“That shadow,” she spoke, squinting her blue eyes at me. “There’s something in there.”

“So what?” the boy replied. “My sister’s life is at stake! I’m going.”

She kept her grip on his wrist tight. “No, you’re not. If you go, you’ll be killed. Then both you and your sister would be killed. Would you like that?”

“Yes, actually. I couldn’t live without Perisa.”

The girl fell silent, eyes glued to my location.

“I am not here…” I whispered, my quiet voice echoing throughout the halls. “Go… Go save the girl… I am not here… I never was here…”

The girl adopted a faraway look, the boy copying her.

“I’m not here…” I repeated, melting into the shadows. “I’m not here…” I slid my way along the path. “I’m not here…”

When I was out of sight, I silently retreated to finish my job.

~*~

Junpei waited quietly for Zelda to wake up. He felt a cold chill and shivered, looking around.

“Remember what you have done…” a voice hissed around him. “Remember what you did… For your little sister… Remember the pain… The agony… Wouldn’t you like another little sister like Yui…?”