Hidden in the forest were two pixies who controlled the Eden Grove.

"Did you hear that?" Lilac whispered stopping what she was doing and listened closely for any noises her ears perking up.

"Hear what exactly Lilac?" The old pixie said annoyed whilst busy struggling to save a butterfly from a spiders cobweb.

"Shush I am trying to listen," she said harshly silencing him with her fingers to her lips.

After a few seconds of patient waiting, the old pixie broke the silence. "Well go on then, don't keep me in suspense tell me what it is?"

Lilac didn't respond. She kept mumbling a few words to herself and repeatedly muttered "no". Tears started streaming down her face and the male pixie became concerned and worried about Lilac's strange behaviour. He flew over to her and shook her hastily waking her up from one of her famous strong magic illusions.

"Lilac! Snap out of it!" He kept shaking her.

"Ahhh okay, okay I'm awake. Stoopppppp it." She said pushing him away.

He stopped and waited for Lilac to recover and recollect her thoughts. "So what did you see?" He wiped her tears.

"I don't know... it was all blurry and I wasn't able to focus on one particular thing... but hear me out I think- I think it's Haru...I'm not completely sure?"

The grey-haired pixie stroked his beard and laughed. "Haha, Haru is never coming back, do you remember last year when you thought Haru came back, it was a damned squirrel!" He sighed and tousled his hair. "Just give up, Haru is never coming back..." his voice saddened towards the end swallowing his words.

"Yeah your right, I don't think it's his smell. It's probably another human being," She said shrugging her shoulders and tieing up her hair in a ponytail.

"Wait, another human being?" He said looking at her suddenly awake and wide-eyed.

"Yes," she said so ever so casually.

He groaned in frustration. "You idiot Lilac we better help them!!! It's a maze in here, they need our help."

"Do we have to?" She yawned in response.

The male pixie glared at her. "If it was Haru you would be flying by now, but because it's someone else you don't care."

"Fine, just get off my case: Should we go in our human or pixie forms?"

"I think we should go in our human forms, we don't want to scare them,"

"Sure thing Captain," she mockingly saluted.

~•~

Ren's POV

Why hasn't he followed me yet?
Doesn't he care?

I have been running for 10 minutes and finally stopped to rest leaning my back on a tree trunk and sliding down whilst recovering my breath and keeping my thoughts intact from everything that just happened.

I just told Haru I hated him, I cannot believe I said that to him. I broke the relationship between the one person I truly loved wholeheartedly and never wanted to let go of. I shamefully looked to the floor and curled up wanting so badly to die. I can't stop these emotions, it's so painful and sickening I just want someone to understand what I'm going through.

What do I want from Haru? I thought to myself.
I'm such an idiot... today was supposed to be a perfect day and I ruined it because I was too selfish. Wanting him to return the feelings I had for him.

The seriousness on his face when I kissed him, wiping it away and giving me pitiful and sympathetic looks.

"I DON'T WANT YOUR SYMPATHY" I yelled at no one in particular. My breathing ragged and heavy as silent tears dropped on my trousers.

My stomach started rumbling... dammit I must be hungry, that reminds me why did he want me to wear such uncomfortable clothes if we weren't going out for dinner to a restaurant. Why didn't he allow me to wear my summer clothes? I took off my suit and positioned it next to me as I slowly started unbuttoning my buttons.

The cool shade of the tree protecting me from the scorching Sun suddenly made me thirsty as all the running and crying made my throat dry.

Memories of his warm hands stroking my skin and his hot breath whispering sweet words against my ear... suddenly I felt something so strong and hard take over me as my stomach did little flips. I remember yesterday thinking it would be better if I left Haru, but how can I leave with the situation between us distanced and one-sided.

Would I be ready for Haru to be with another woman? As much as it hurts, I knew I wasn't able to give up so quickly.

Why am I still fighting for him? He told me clearly he doesn't think of me in that way. Just thinking about him with another woman makes me sick.

I'm possessive never wanting another woman to touch him, I want to be overly obsessed with him and have him all to myself. I want him to look at me as if I am the only best thing he has. I never want him to let go of me and I know this may sound like an unhealthy relationship, but I don't care because I crave his lips to me pressed against mine.

My breathing turned heavy as I looked around to where I was... I think I'm lost. I stood up hoping to run back the same way I came from and apologise to Haru. But it seems as though I have moved to a completely different location. I stared up at the tree, nope, the tree is the same, but I'm sure I didn't run to here? My head started to get woozy a little bit and I placed my hand on the trunk to stop myself from collapsing again.

"Shush dear, don't fight it, just sleep," A sweet voice, possibly a woman held my arm and placed me gently on the ground as she touched my forehead and whispered in a hushed tone. "Sleep little one,"

"I don't think it's working?" Another voice called out.

She groaned in anger. "I am trying my hardest, he's just got too much on his mind. I can't put him to sleep,"

"You're not doing it right, let me try!" The tone sounded annoyed and gruff.

Whatever is happening, my body is too weak to move, I gave a yawn and fell asleep my life on the line by two strange people.

~•~

"The boy is finally asleep," Lilac said giving eye daggers towards the sleeping body.

"I know what a relief," Lucas said.

"More like a pain in the neck, how the hell did he even get here?"

"We can ask him when he wakes up, we better carry him," Lucas looked at Lilac devising a plan.

"THIS IS CHEAP LABOUR, I AM NOT CARRYING HIM!" Lilac screamed at Lucas and walked away.

"You do as your told!" Lucas responded, his voice carrying high authority.

She whimpered in fear. "Sorry Lucas," she mumbled in shame.

The female pixie held Ren and put him close to her chest. She blushed at the closeness of his body. "Damn this stupid pathetic human body I have, it has way too many emotions,"

The female pixie was a kind soul with the name of Lilac, who worked together with Lucas a father figure in her life. She sniffed Ren and sudden tears brimmed her eyes.

"What's wrong Lilac?" Lucas looked at her in puzzlement.

"I can't deal with this anymore, I can even smell Haru's scent from this boy clothes... when will I ever move on?"

Lucas patted her head out of sympathy, "It's okay to care and worry about someone, don't fret my child, I'm sure we will see Haru again."

Lilac gazed absentmindedly at the young sleeping boy in her arms and kissed the top of his nose. "He reminds me of when we first found Haru wondering in the forest lost and scared."

Lucas smiled. "He always called me Papa," recalling fondly at the distant memory.

"He's such a small thing," Lilac said. Her gaze wandered to the jacket on the grassy floor. "Lucas can you pick that up..." her cheeks blushed red. "I um... sure he would be upset if we left it here."

Lucas raised his eyebrows at her questioning her motives but spoke nothing further. "Sure". He scooped the suit and tucked it under his arm.

They both walked in silent whilst Ren was blissfully asleep having no idea to what was happening. "Lilac you should take him to the manor, there's a bed there where he can rest comfortably." Lilac reluctantly nodded her head and made her way to the manor. She turned back and saw Lucas wasn't following her. "What are you going to do?" She asked.

"I have certain matters to take care of," Lucas replied not returning Lilac a glance.

"Fine suit yourself," she said annoyed. Her hair whipped back as she held Ren close to her chest. "Look after the boy's jacket!" She shouted at Lucas.

She gazed at Ren curiously. "Why do you have Haru's scent on you?"

~•~

Haru's POV

I watched him run away from me. I wanted to stop him, but he had the right to. Today has been a complete disaster and it was hard seeing the hurt look in his eyes, as I rejected his love for me. I hate that I had to do that to him... but what choice did I have? Someone had to act as an adult in this situation and I had to push him away even if my heart didn't want to.

I sighed. What mess have I dragged myself into? I keep telling myself to stop hurting him but it's difficult. I love Ren with all of my heart but I don't know if I can ever hold myself back. I'm sick of waiting and tired with the act I'm trying to pull off. He deserves someone better than me and considering our situation I doubt anyone would think it's okay for our relationship to continue. If Aki and Shima found out I would be screwed for eternity! No... Haruko would never let me near Ren if she found out.

I threw my fist into the wall and immediately my persona of everything had changed. I can't keep up with this, who cares what people think!! If Ren loves me, I want him to tell me that he does... he's mine and no one else's.

                                     ~•~

Ren's POV

My eyes slowly opened as I blinked several times staring at the unknown room I was in. I woke up abruptly and started to panicked having no recollection of what happened.

Where am I?

I stood up and walked towards the door opening it slowly hearing a creaking noise as pushed it. I peeked my head out and was welcomed by dark hallways.

Now, what should I do? I decided to turn left seeing as though I had no other option or plan to show me a path as to where I should be heading, my only choice was to guess my way out of here. I walked for a bit gazing at the unusual paintings arranged on the walls in an orderly fashion. I don't know how to describe the paintings as they looked very odd, but the best words that would best fit to categorise them would be the painting figures looked like small human beings who had wings. I must definitely be dreaming.

I wonder if Haru is worried about me? He must surely be looking for me by now. I don't know how I even got here or where I am, or how long I have slept for, however, right now I need to get out of here and find my way back. It's like playing hide and seek, or cat and mouse. I'm tired of this place that seems like Wonderland to me.

I carried on walking but became slightly uncomfortable as though someone was watching me. I pushed away from the paranoia thought and kept on walking quickening my pace a little. I saw something move from behind me in the corner of my eye and in fear I began running for my life. I immediately came across a staircase and without even thinking, I ran down the steps as quickly as my feet could carry me only hearing my loud breathing, the deafening beating of my heart and the loud thumping noises my shoes were making against the wooden floor.

"Hey, stop! WAIT!" A voice yelled at me from somewhere. But I didn't wait as this even made me more petrified and scared fearing for my life as I spotted a closed window showcasing the outside world.

I ran towards it and grabbed on the handle trying to open it. "Oh god no," I mumbled furiously to myself. It was bolted shut. I scanned the area for any more windows, but there was none. I continued banging on the window in an attempt to smash it. It was useless. I knew I was wasting time, but I didn't know where else to go, it was like an old haunted manor.

I'm tired, so so tired... I just want this nightmare to finally end.

                                      ~•~
Lilac's POV

Jesus Christ that kid could run, even with the use of my wings it was difficult. I was shocked to see him awake and... well I guess I wanted to watch where he was going to go. I know I'm a bit weirdo watching him from the sidelines but he fascinates me somehow.

I must have let my defense down as he then started to run and I knew I messed up. I hate that I was insensitive and stupid for leaving him on his own or following him like a creepy stalker instead of confronting and explaining to him.

"Hey, stop! WAIT!" I yelled at him. He still carried on running and headed towards the locked window. I change my pixie form to human and started running towards him on foot but I kept getting slowed down as I didn't have time to put away my wings. As I came closer to him, I noticed his doe-eyed innocent brown eyes staring at me in utter astonishment and his panicked look was replaced with confusion and curiosity. What kind of reaction is this??

He was silent and kept on staring at me. He whispered something that would have been inaudible for human ears, but for me, I was able to understand what he was saying. "Am I dreaming?" He said tears brimming his eyes and beads of sweat on his face. What should I say to him?

"No, you're not dreaming... I am a fairy by night and a pixie by day. My name is Lilac." I took a step closer to him and was able to take a good long look at him. He had dark circles under his eyes and his eyelids were puffy indicating a lot of tears having been shed from the poor lamb. A sudden emotion of attachment and the need to protect him hit me hard as I swiftly wrapped my arms around the boy's body and gave him the only thing a human should need at this point in time... a hug. He gave in and embraced me back as I softly told him "any emotions you have right now... just cry it out okay." He nodded his head against my chest and I heard a few sniffs coming from him.

When he regained composure and all the tears had run dry, I noticed he looked really hungry. "Are you hungry?"I asked him. He nodded his head in reply and followed next to me as we made our way to the kitchen.

I had this sudden urge of asking him questions but turned down the thought as it could wait after he ate something. I walked into the kitchen and sat on a high seat with a high table in front of us. He struggled to get up and I lifted him, giving him a helping hand. "Thank you", he mumbled and I smiled at his sweet gratitude. "Your welcome, now what would you like to eat?" I said with excitement clear in my voice. He paused for a moment and said "riceballs". I hesitated for a moment. "Is there anything else you would like to eat?"

"And water." He said fiddling with a napkin placed on his lap.

"Not exactly what I had in mind, but okay," Who was I to judge what someone wanted.

With the snap of my fingers, I made bowls, and bowls of rice balls appear. He stared in awe at the small banquet of food and ate diligently and quickly as though it would disappear in the blink of an eye.

"Wow, you sure must have been hungry?" I looked at him wolfing down his food and he nodded his head. I gave him a cup of water and he swallowed it all down. "What's your name?" I asked him.

"Kaidou Ren," He said wiping his face with the napkin, finally finished eating his mouthful of riceballs. The name suited him.

Wait did my ears deceive me?

Did he say, Kaidou Ren? As related to Kaidou Haru???

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AN: I wanted to write more, but I was like that's just giving away too much information. Thank you for being patient with my updates and I promise to get back with the regular format of updating.

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-WiseGalaxy