The Bird Tamer

3

"Has he eaten yet?",the landlady asked as she turned, she was a short plump women.

"He's resting",you replied not answering the question after all it was a miracle you'd gotten away.

As you ran out the barn you stumbled back as two more men began entering the bar. The drunken bastard fumbling with a pocket knive. They all walked towards you, circling you, pocket knives out. You stood there waiting for their next move, as one lunged forward, you took the chance and avoided his attack. Grabbing his arm you through him towards one of the men sending both tumbling down. The third one ran at you but because you were unbalanced you had to jump down. You pulled out small bird shaped whistle, and blew into it as no sound came out.

"Ah I see you're from the ravin desert, you bastards and your little tricks",the man growled out as he lunged but froze.

His eyes rolling towards the back of his head as he fell an arrow could be seen visibly sticking out from his back. As he fell to the ground, the other two men stepped back as their eyes began roaming the area around them. Cloaked figures flew down and were quick at sending arrows, as the men scrambled for the barn doors but only to end up being pierced by arrows.

"You forgot your dagger",one of the cloaked figures grumbled annoyed as they tied back their long black

"Sorry Aizawa, things went unexpectedly",you huffed as you stared at the men's bodies

"Hey boss what do we do with them?!",a blonde boy with a lightning bolt symbol yelled as he stared down at the winged man

"Grab him and lets take him, no quesitons for now",you yelled back as everyone went ahead to clean up evidence of anyone being there

You shook your head it was good things had calmed down and it was luck you'd found this town and even more luck no one quesitoned your actions. The others were out patrolling and catching up on the latest news. You lingered behind and planned to keep an eye on Keigo. You slowly began your trip back up the stairs and stopped outside the room. Taking a deep breath you slowly pushed the door open gently.

"Hey..",you called out softly to no response and you realized why.

He wasn't in the room, your eyes widened as you went to turn and run out. A hand grabbed your arm and yanked you back making you almost fall in the process.

"Were you going to warn them?",a voice hissed out

"You're still here",you breathed out in relieve you could call it

Keigo stood there, torso bandaged up. He loomed over you, as his eyes stared directly at you. His hold on you didn't loosen up as It remained the same.

"Why did you help me?!",he suddenly snapped making you tense up he noticed a dry chuckle coming from him,"All humans are the same, what? Do you expect something in return?"

Anger began growing inside you, how dare a giant sized chicken assume things about you. You yanked your arm back as you stared him down.

"I get you've been through a lot but that isn't enough to condemn the whole human race. You don't see me pointing fingers at your kind for all the deaths you've caused do you?",you snapped at him shoving your finger into his bandaged chest.

His angry expression slowly softened as he averted his gaze, he sighed taking a step back. His puffed up wings settled back down on his back as he calmed down.

"Sorry...I'm Keigo Takami",he smiled softly as he stretched out his hand

You took his hand, and made the effort to smile,"(Y/n) (L/n)."

"Well (y/n) nice to meet you",her grinned, he then proceeded to walk back to the bed and sit down,"Now mind answering some questions?"

"Go for it",you replied as you sat at the empty chair

"Ok first off who are you guys?",his smile turned into a serious expression as he rested his chin on his palm, motioning towards the window

"We're an organization those "saviors" as they call themselves have been going on killing spree using your kind and many others to do so",his body tensed up at your words,"We've only stopped a small amount but now that we've got you out the amount of killings have gone down-",you stopped.

His face had paled and his eyes were wide in shock and sorrow,"...I was the main one",he gasped out,"Did I kill that many....answer me!",he yelled in a panicked tone.

"Yes..",you whispered softly,"The others are younglings barely into their teenage years, considering you're a full grown adult your speed and strength is superior.."

"I killed...so many to the point I was the reason those bastards were spreading",he murmured his voice trembling as well as his body,"Why..why did you let me live?!"

You remained quiet, you could see it in his eyes. His sanity he'd tried so hard to hold onto while enduring that treatment was finally getting to him. He was finally allowing himself to feel the pain, disgust and tremendous anger at everything he'd done amd endured. You were amazed someone could hold on even after all of that.

"You should've killed me! Do you know how much blood I have on my hands?! How most of it isn't even criminals bloods?!",he cried out as he stared down at his hands,"I've killed kids (y/n)! They had a future that I ripped away!"

He painted heavily as he he held his head, tears slowly dripping down his face. He was hurt inside, a wounded animal. Animals aren't dangerous until they're hurt then they bare their fangs at everyone.

"Stop it",you finally spoke making him looks up,"You can't take back the lives you've taken, you can't bring them back by crying. If you want to make up for all the blood you've spreaded then help us, help me. Lets get back at those bastards for what they've done to them to you."

You hated having to be the cold one but you needed him to understand. His eyes widened in awe, he stared down at his hands once more. To him You were shinning brightly to him.

"I'll help...I'll help you",He spoke softly as he clenched his hands.

He swore then and there he'd make up for it. For all the lives he'd taken, he'd give them the justice they deserved. You shook your head, tossing him a paif of clean clothes.

"Alright, dress up I'll take you around the town",you smiled softly, as your hand softly ruffled his hair,"You're a strong person, you should be proud."

His body tensed up, slowly be relaxed his eyes teared up once more. What a gentle touch. How long had it been since the last time someone touched him so softly?