Fallen Times

Nine

       "What was Private Castell last words?"Reiji questions Amaya. Amaya turns her head at Reiji and clears her throat. She looks up and stares at him. Her eyes filled with regret and guilt .She clutches her dress tightly. "I'm sorry for not being able to protect,my little angel."She whispers. Reiji nods his head,analyzing the situation.

"It was all my fault. If I could have run faster, they would still be alive. If I were stronger,they would have been alive. If I were smarter, they could have escape. It's all my fault. It's all my fault. I am so sorry...so so sorry."Amaya quietly whispers as she recalls of her father's death. Her mind replaying over and over again. Her words repeating over and over again.They stare at her ,wondering who will comfort her. They all wonder why would anyone would do this to her. They felt pity and sorrow for her. Shu then slowly reaches to touch her hand as he gently calls her,"Amaya..."As she felt him touch her hand she flinches and stands up quickly. She slaps his hand away and slams her hands on the table. "Stop it! I know what you are all thinking!! 'She wouldn't even been able to save them anyways. She didn't have a chance at all. She was too small and too weak.' It's not true!You would never know because I was never given the chance! Stop looking at me with pity and grief!I don't need your sympathy!!"She cries out and tears quickly roll down her face and falls to the floor.

They stared at her shock. Guilt overpowering their body as they realize that they were hurting her more. She then quickly grabs her coat and starts to leave,looking at the floor,embarrassed."I-I'm sorry. I have to go."Amaya mumbles. As she was about to turn the doorknob and leave the mansion, Reiji stops her.

"Amaya, it is probably best if you stay here.You are still in danger and I assume that if he has figured out that you have escaped. Then he is probably tracking you down right now and if you are alone, you are most likely to be caught quickly. In addition, it is you against them which will also be harder for you. You are still our childhood friend even though you pulled us into your situation which is not even our problem. However, we shall avenge Private Castell. He was a good man and a better father than ours. Later on, we will have a meeting and try to catch them before you get injured. You are indeed the last of the Castells."Reiji advises. She stays quiet and stares at the door,deciding on agreeing with Reiji or if she should handle it on her own. Her hand turning cold as she continues to hold on the knob. The glance at her,waiting for her answer. She then puts her hand down, but still stays where she was. 

"Very well, that is your choice. We will set a room up next to Shu's room and Laito's room since you seem to be the closest to them." Reiji concluded. He then turns to the brothers."You may all leave. I believe that she is done and you may go back to whatever you are doing." he declares. They all stand up and begin to leave the dining room, one by one. Subaru passes by her and takes a sneak glance at her. Tch was all he said as he thinks about the situation. Kanato then leaves and says, "Ne, Teddy look what she did? Can't you believe that she dragged us into her darkness."She flinches again as she hears him talking to Teddy. Ayato then passes by,saying nothing, just wondering out all of people why her. Laito then slowly stands up and walks towards her. He then gets behind her and holds her waist ,gently. Shu glares at him,jealousy in his body as he stares at him He then whispers in her ear,"If you ever need anyone,you know where to find me. I can take all your pain away."He then kisses her neck and looks at Shu, smirking. 

He then gently giggles and let's go of her,walking towards his room. Shu walks towards her,ready to take her back to his room,but Reiji stop her. "I will take her to her room. You can go back to your room. She doesn't need to be around a good-for-nothing deadbeat."Reiji explains as he glares at Shu. Shu glares back ,but does nothing . He then looks at Amaya,worried. "Tch...how troublesome." he grunts as he pushes past Reiji,going to his room.

It was only then just her and Reiji. Reiji fixes his shirt and walks towards her. "You know it is rude to just ignore me. Let's go to your room. You should settle there. "Reiji noted as he starts to walk to her new room. She then nods and follows him quietly. He then opens the door to her . "This shall be your room until we catch them. The butler will bring you some clothing.You may relax. You had a very harsh day today." he says. She nods her head and was about to say thank you, but she realized that he was gone. She walks to her bed, observing it as she remembers the memories that was in here. She would always come in here when she sleeps over. She then touches the bed. "So soft..."she ponders. 

Knock.Knock. Amaya jumps as she hears someone knocks on her door. "It must be the butler."She thought. She walks towards the door and opens it. "Laito?"Amaya says,confused. Laito smiles playfully,his eyes filled with mischief. "May I come in, Amaya?" Laito teases as he joyfully walks into her room. She looks at him cautiously,wondering what he wants. She rubs her eyes and replies back," Why bother asking,Laito?" 

He giggles and says," Don't be like that Amaya-chan. Be nice. I even brought you your clothing." He then gives it to her and sits on her bed."Thank you..."Amaya mumbles,annoyed. Laito then lays down, closing his eyes. "Ahhh~ so many memories right, Amaya-chan? I remember we used to play in here but that woman would always stops us before we can continue to our game. "Amaya then turns to him,curiously watching him."Where is she?"her voice icy and harsh.She narrows her eyes at him,waiting for his answer. He slowly opens his eyes and stares up.His eyes full of hatred and darkness. "Gone."he whispers.