"Where... Where could they be..?!"

Araki frowned, "Im sure there okay Luz. They most likely escaped the village." He explained. The blond then gave a sigh before sitting back at his throne.

"Excuse me, Lord Luz, someone came to speak with you."

The male looked at the gaurd before speaking in a firm tone, "Let them in then."

"Of course, sir."

Araki stood firmly, putting on an act. As a knight, for him was important to have the impression of protection. It was his job to protect Luz after all. He was his friend, and he wanted to return the favor.

"Hello again, Luz."

The blond gave a glare before standing up from his throne, "What are you doing here Suzumu?"

Suzumu let out a chuckle before facing them again, "I came to make a deal, and to.. Explain." Araki and Luz only stayed quiet as they looked at each other.

"What deal?" Luz asked.

Suzumu smiled, "Well.. Im guessing you think I have Mafu-kun and his other two friends locked up. And you see, I don't-"

"Liar!" The blond yelled but the male kept on talking.

"Really? And what if I told you.. That swordsman's group has them?" He asked with a sly smile. Luz only stared at him before wondering what to believe.

"You haven't gotten reports on them being im my village.. But guess what? The only other person would be the swordsman, who else?" He explained.

"And so.. This is where my deal comes in, I help you find them and return them to you. But, you have to help me get my treasure back in the end." Araki tilted his head, "Treasure?"

"You'll see soon."

The male kept his sly smile as he spoke, "So.. Do we have a deal?" Araki worriedly looked at the blond before hearing a sigh.

"Deal."

"Perfect, then I'll be taking my leave." Suzumu said as he started being escorted out the throne room. The red-head next to Luz had a worried expression as he turned to the blond, "Are you sure about this?"

"If it's to get them back, then yes.. Im sure." He said as he sat down again. Araki on the other hand wasn't very sure of any of this. He believed that Shima, Eve, and Mafu were alright.

And besides, he just didn't trust Suzumu, and he even wondered on why Luz would trust him. Perhaps he believes he can give him a second chance? Who knows. But for now he just hoped for the best.

"Soraru-san~"

No response. Mafu shook him a little a again as he puffed out his cheeks in annoyance. "Soraru-san wake up!"

Soraru groaned before turning around to see the other's face infront of him in his bed still. He turned away before the angel had suddenly started poking his back.

"Get up!"

"Why? It's still way too early you idiot." He mumbled. But Mafu started shaking him again. "C'mon, if you don't get up then-"

"Your late for breakfast."

The albino flinched before facing the red-eyed brunette behind him,"Im sorry Ama-chan! I tried!" He explained. Amatsuki only gave him a pat on the head, "No, it's fine."

"Your not mad?"

The male shook his head, "Nope! Because something happened that made me smile today."

"What? Was it Kashitarou?" A certain ravenette said. Mafu flinched again before facing Soraru again.

"Eh?! I thought you were still asleep?!"

The male sat up before scratching the back of his head as he gave a sigh, "I mean, it's impossible to sleep knowing a certain someone in the room right now will kill me if I dont ever get up." He explained. The albino understood on who the certain someone would kill him. It was obvious that Amatsuki would, anyone would know.

"Anyways, we'll be downstairs in a few minutes. Greet Kashitarou for us will you?" Soraru said with a smirk. The brunette faced away towards the door, "Of course, since im always with him." He smiled.

"Well~ Make sure to tell us when's the wedding soon okay?"

Amatsuki turned red and he turned to the angel. "Mafu! You- Never mind. And so you know, there's not going to ever be a wedding." Mafu only gave a giggle as he shook his head before the brunette ha left the room. He then turned around only to see the swordsman changing looking for a shirt. Of course, he looked away since he was already changed before Soraru even was.

"You okay?"

Mafu gave a nodd, "Yep!"

Soraru only crossed his arms and tilted his head, "Then why are you facing a wall?" He asked. It was obvious that something was wrong to him, noticing the bit of red on the albino's ear, he actually started thinking he was having a fever.

"Get over here for a sec."

The albino quietly turned around as he saw the ravenette place his hand on his forehead. Soraru gave a small frown as he looked down at him slightly, "Do you have a fever or something? Your face is red."

Mafu quickly shook his head before looking away from the male, "Yes, im okay. But please just put on a shirt." He said, quietly staring at the floor but Soraru on the other hand, was in slight confusion.

"Why? Have you never seen someone shirtless or something?"

"Well, of course since, Luz never let anyone in the same room as me when I change. Or when someone else has to change clothing. Even touching me is prohibited unless it was one of our friends like Shima or Eve." He explained.

It made sense to him, Soraru remembered back when the two had first met. The albino's skin had no scratches nor bruises in sight. His figure had seemed to be taken care of, even fragile. Of course now, his wounds were healed but the bruises from Suzumu remained. After all his friend Sou could only heal wounds, not bruises.

Soraru only gave a sigh before ruffling the younger's hair, "Anyways, you should head downstairs, I'll be down there in a sec okay?"

"Okay then!"

As the albino had left the room, Soraru only smiled to himself as he shook his head.

"Mafu-kun!"

The angel smiled as he looked at Amatsuki, "Hi Ama-chan!" The brunette looked at him before tiliting his head, "Where's Soraru?" He asked.

"Oh, he's just changing. He'll be here in a sec."

"Oh, alright then. Go ahead and sit down so Kashi can go ahead and set you food down."

The angel gave a happy nodd as started sitting down in his usual spot. As the plate was set infront of him, he saw a very happy Kashi. He could only wonder what had made both Amatsuki and Kashi to be in such a good mood today.

As he started taking a bite from the plate, Soraru had came downstairs surprisingly on time before sitting mext to the albino. Of course, Shima gave a smirk at the two before the blond next to him was talking to him. Kashi came to set the plate of food infront of the ravenette before going back to Amatsuki.

Today was the day Mafu, Shima, and Eve were preparing to leave and go home. As happy they were, they were also disappointed. Shima and Eve had actually taken a liking to the group they were with. As for Mafu, he was sad that he had to leave again.

Once they were done with their food, they each stood up and set the plates in the sink. They wanted to clean up their dishes but, Amatsuki insisted that they'd go and take the three males back home. And when they were some preparing, they left the house, the only people that had came to guide them was Soraru, Sou, and Senra.

"Are we close to your home yet?" Senra asked. Shima shook his head, "Nope, it's a bit more farther. Just past the village Soraru had found us in." As they kept on walking they each smiled when they saw the chirping birds.

"Wow, Urata should've came along with us.." Senra said. The taller male next to him smiled, "Yep, Sakata would've been so happy to see him again." The angel let out a soft giggle, "You have a point Shima! He really would've been happy~"

"Though for someone so short, he really is feisty." Shima said.

"Well, it makes sense. Short people have a short tempter because they have no room to contain it since they're so small." Soraru explained.

"Good thing he's not here to hear you say that Soraru." Sou said before giving a smile to Eve, who was currently eating a cookie at the moment. Eve had even given Sou a cookie as a small gift. And as the group kept on walking happily. They then heard someone suddenly stop.

It was Mafu who stopped walking.

The five turned around to see the angel standing there. His ruby colored eyes were looking around worriedly as he took a step back before suddenly taking his scythe out as he cut someone down.

"Oi! Mafu what's wrong?!"

The angel turned to Senra as his eyes only showed fear before they heard a chuckle behind the albino's direction.

"Heading somewhere?"

Chapter 23 complete! Im hoping to write the next chapter soon actually. Also, I wanted to thank you all again for supporting. It really does mean alot. Anyways, thank for reading as always. I hope you all have a such a wonderful day! ❤✨ \ (>w<) / ✨❤