My Knight in Crimson Armor (On-Hold For A While)

CHAPTER XI: A Day for Nostalgia

(By the way, to those who messaged me, I want to say, I'm sorry... I can't reply to your messages since I have an issue with the email address I used... So... Yeah, that's all, Minna, read this chappy and enjoy! And please read the author's note after this chapter. The one under the words CLIFFHANGER. Okay~~~~)

Mayura's POV

I woke up from bed, and it's currently 8:00 AM. Wait, 8??? Oh no! I have training today!

'You have 1 message from Shimon Ikaruga.'

Oh no... Is he already here? Eh!!! Why?! My training is supposed to be at 6:00 AM sharp, and it's been two hours since then. He's going to kill me for sure. Well, what did he text me about, anyways?

*MESSAGE*
S: Training dis afternoon. Fetch u after lunch. Prepare sum swim wer.

Swim wear? What does swim wear have to do with training? Or don't tell me... That his pervert side is showing up?! Eh?! Nah, I'm sure his not going to do such a thing... Right?

'You have 2 messages from Shimon Ikaruga.'

*MESSAGE*
S: N don't tink am a pervert/somting. BTW, bring clothes n oder necesitis gud 4 1 wk. Al tek care of rest.

*MESSAGE*
S: Now am gonna train u how 2 payt back. After 1 wk training, Al teach u how 2 use weapons.

Oh. He read my mind, sweet! And a 1 week training? I can't wait! I have to get stronger... I don't want history to repeat itself, again. I remembered Benio and Shimon's faces back then.

That time, I can sense fear. Benio was afraid, but she tried her best to stay composed. And she did. It's a good thing she knew how to fight, atleast she defended herself... And also me. She had two choices: to run away or to stay. And she chose to stay, to protect me. Somehow, I feel guilty. She could've just left me, but instead, she chose to protect me. Well of course, she's my best friend, I expected her to do that... Demo... I'm her best friend, too. If only I had trained with Shimon earlier, maybe I would've known how to use a weapon. Maybe I could've been by her side, fighting with her, just like how best friends do.

And Shimon... When I saw him barge into the rooftop, he had an indescribable expression plastered on his face. I felt ashamed, letting him see me in that weak state, despite of all his efforts on training me. I even heard back then from Rokuro that he was supposed to meet and interrogate someone who has hurt one of his men, but the moment he heard that I was in trouble, he burdened himself and saved me instead. And he was hurt and stressed, I know he is. He was so tired already, from training me, and he was hot-headed that time, considering that one of his men was hurt and I'm in trouble.

And yet... He chose me. He shouldn't have chosen me, over that man of his who was assaulted. But then again, maybe I am wrong... Maybe I do need him. And I hate myself, for depending on him too much, and for being rescued by him, several times.

That's why I'll train hard: so that the Mayura that was always weak and is used to depend, and being protected, and rescued, will no longer depend on others. She, herself, will defend and save everyone she loves and cares for.

Hai! That's right! That's my resolve! Oh, right... I have to reply.

*REPLY*
M: Tnx, Shimon. Pramis, won't let u down.

Promise, Shimon... Someday, I'm going to be the one who is protecting you. Someday, I will be someone you can depend on. Someday... I will be the wife that you deserve to have.

Oh well... I guess I should be taking a bath right now. Now that I think about it, I kinda stink. Hihi~~~

-TIMESKIP, MAYURA DID HER MORNING ROUTINE, PACKED HER STUFF, THEN IT'S CURRENTLY 11:59 AM, ALMOST LUNCHTIME.-