The Church

*walks through the doors of the church and sees Noah, sighs quietly and walks toward him*

He saw his love walk in unlike last time it was slow at a heart wrenching pace like the clock ticking on a grandfather's clock Noah stood firm swallowed and blinked a few times, "You wanted to see me my Love." slicing the mood with his smile and light voice, But the way it echoed through the pews didn't make him feel lighter , The look on his loves face made him quiver slightly he couldn't look her in the face has he been found out why i sit like this why am I afraid? questions in his mind cold like the snow outside.

*finally reaches him and looks up at him, smiling softly*
I did. Noah-kun... I wanted to confirm something that I heard... about you...

He felt her hand grace the side of his face it was cold or was he hot her words slow pained her smile equally as forced as his own, It was wound deep on her that no blade can penetrate he began to sweat a cold sweat, "Y-es My love?" He stuttered in fear of what she might have heard what she could have heard, Could he lie to her if he had too he hasn't yet but he thinks he could and the thought scares him. He placed his hand on hers

*continues to smile softly and takes a breathe looking at the floor and then looks back up into his eyes*
Is it true... that you have been with other women while you were with me?

He paused His mind screamed no his body Yelled no his mouth let out a silent whisper of "Yes" He was shocked that it came out with such ease, He stammered to explain himself but he couldn't speak to defend himself he was in the wrong. His body was stiff after saying it his own body and hands grew cold his eyes lowered themselves to his own feet

Oh...
*takes my hand from his face and crosses my arms, lazily over my chest and thinks*
If... you have fallen for another, that is fine.
*looks up at him, smiling softly*
I am not upset like most would think I would be. If you enjoy the company of others, I do not mind, but... I do not want to be part of that company.

He was placed into a pit of darkness art words they stung him like javelins from the advancing army taking his fort he had lost his light and was not swinging in the dark He moved to mouth hi words to find the muffed by his thought he moved to close his eyes to have them drowned by the sea they float in he chocked on the very words he wanted to say I love you not them he would scream but he would never stop but what came out from all turmoil and all of the pain was a cold angry, "If that what you wish my love." His fist clenched his palm, He walked away from her is back turned and he went to gaze at the stained glass he was so fond at looking at, He never felt the pain he has felt men like him avoid pain but why didn't he try to soften the blow?

*looks at him, hearing anger in his voice and sighs*
It is not so much the company of other women that made me call you here, but...
*thinks hard about the words that are going to come out next and tries to speak softly*
I think that I am falling for someone else.

He didn't look at her his eyes couldn't stand the sight of her at that moment he stood in silence there were no words beside the one that he repeated with a wicked flare and a smile, "If that is what you wish," He paused and bowed his head, "My dear Moriko then so be it." He felt himself smiling but it wasn't a normal smile either. Hearts are fickle things and constantly changes what it feels about who," He looks back still with a smirk his eyes no long wet with fear but full of his own pride, "I hope you don't regret this later in your life is all." He looks to the stained glass and though on his own stainded class. could he be that cold to someone he "loved " it wasn't a question because he was doing it, Did he pick up her bluntness?

*smiles at him, thinking that he was taking this rather well*
I hope not either, but I do love you Noah-kun. That will never change.

She was still as innocent as he remembered No seeing how he was on the inside a soul on the edge of sane and insane, " Yes my dear I still love you in my own way. But I am not taking it as well as you think. he paused still not looking to her "I think you should leave me to myself for a time yes that would be best."

*gaps silently a bit surprised at him*
Alright.
*starts to walk to the door and looks back at him for a momment*
I hope to see you later, Nowatanabe.
*walks out the door and leaves the chruch*

He sat in silence until the door was closed with a thud he smiled But a single tear rolled from his eye she didn't have to leave but her gone made him work the way he used too for himself he knew he didn't deserve it but it still burned to lose it. Only himself to blame for giving in to such foolish child like notations Of love from some fairytale night mare he was never told as a child too the falsehoods of his own persona he was upset, she even called him By his first name, He was quite upset but not at her his rage was self centered like he knew the world was for him and he alone was best he let her in and she shattered his face and his faith in himself but now he had it back and he was ready to erupt he walked to the pews and began to laugh slight chuckles at his rebirth, He would no longer love but in its stead strive to desire and discard just as he was and move to the next thing.

Zenna had left campus to visit the town. It wasn't like she had anything to do there, but life could get boring around the school all day. Giving a small yawn she looked up at the sky and then back infront of her so she wouldn't end up running into some innocent soul. She glanced around as she made it to the town. She wasn't sure where she wanted to go, but the church was the first thing she saw. Zenna was reluctent to go at first but she swallowed her nervousness and walked in giving a small glance around the room. She caught the sight of a guy. She started to back out. She wasn't planning to meet anyone. Pull yourself together, she thought. She thought back to the time she'd moved to all the places of Japan in her youth. She had to make some friends here as well. She gave a shudder and then said in a small voice, "Hello?"

Noah had been tossing in his faith for a time before she arrived on the shill of the out side world his face puffy with rage his darkness still brewing but he didn't let it show, Noah dark skin was pale than normal an his eye lazy and strained, His thoughts ran well with the body that left him behind but he heard the first voice he had heard in hours beside his own, Noah Looked up from the pews and smiled his slight smile and placed his hair back into a ponytail. he stood up to greet her, "Welcome to the Monastery," he said voice full of his youth his fire that was not lost to long ago he had his arms out and the room with its high ceilings and long rows seemed to grow small in his wake.

Zenna stood frozen for a second. She had no idea what he'd been doing a moment before she stepped in, but she guessed she'd be alright while she was her. When he welcomed her she gave a light smile. "Thank you," was all she could get out. She glanced around the church and then back at him. She wondered who he was and why he was in a Church by himself. She took a small step forward. "Um...I...am I bothering you," she asked. "I didn't mean to interrupt," she said apologeticly.

Noah placed his hands at his hips and smiled, his eye taking in the sight before him, he had an affinity for trouble and he tended not to avoid it her hair was an odd color and as long as his own while her flesh was just a few shades lighter, But it was her eyes that slayed him the polar opposite of his own in a way ruby to is emeralds, "Why of course not!" he spoke in a light airy manner like a man with much too much time on his hand.

He gave a quick look around and placed a surprised look on his face and chuckled, "Oh but where are my manners." he spoke in a still light but lower more sinister tone with a smile to match his tone. He bowed placing his right hand over his heart and spoke his name as regal as he could,"I am Nowatanabe Watanuki," He rose his head, "But you can call me Noah"

Zenna looked at the guy. He was a bit awkward, but that was okay by her. As he told her she was not interrupting anything she felt calmer and more relaxed. She thought him very lively as well. She took another step forward like if she was playing a game. For everything that seamed okay she could move forward, but anything that seemed like danger just waiting to strike she'd move away. It was a habit of hers. "It's nice to meet you Noah," she said. He was formal as well. Bowing was not in her dictionary for people, but she guessed there was a first time for everything. "I'm Zenna Taske," she said.

Noah noticed she seemed to be all but eager to please him her bow was simple but at least she was trying, Her name had an odd feel to him he thought on it while she bowed taking care not the think naughty thoughts of her he had his fair share of mind readers for one lifetime. "It is a pleasure to meet you as well My dear." His voice full of his light his flame his youth but subtle I don't want to understand how he does it he just does.


Noah takes a few controlled steps back from her each step causing an echo the reverberated at a high pace. And he tiled his head and asked, "So what brings you to the Monastery My dear."

Zenna blinked and looked around as his steps echoed throughout the room. It left a buzzing sound in her head. Curse her vampire blood. Hearing weller than others was slightly good, but had it's disadvantages. Zenna then looked to him as she was aksed what brought her here to this place. A church which she would not have dared enter if she was not so bored today. "I'm just looking around," she said. "And this was the first thing that came into view," she said. "And you," she asked. "Why are you here?" She was losing her nervousness but she dared not take another step forward. Her cautioness was sinking in deeper and deeper.

He smiled at her and her quick sharp remarks she had a tongue on her and she amied to use it to strip him of his shroud of mystery. He took a seat in the pews and ran his fingers through his hair before he spoke, " he placed up tree fingers, Three reasons My dear Three reasons." he sighed, "To escape a monster" He smiled and dropped one finger, "Reason two to pray for myself," he smiled and droped one more finger, "And the last reason is by far the most important," He paused and opened his eyes frowning now his voice sligty serious, "Free wine." and with a strait face dropped the last finger. and waited for a reaction

Zenna watched as he took his seat and then put up three fingers. When he said monster she couldn't help but wonder what he was refering to. But she was careful not to ask. She would not let her curiosity get the better of her today. Renma, her brother had warned her about that before she'd left for the Academy. Now she was taking his words to heart. Curiosity killed the cat and any other creature that got a bit too interested in another business that had nothing to do with themseleves. When he gave his second reason she could understand that much. If you were in trouble you usually prayed for yourself not others, but once again there was exceptions. When reason three came around she felt like she'd just missed something, alot of something. She mouthed the words excuse me, but the sounded never came to accompany them. He looked so serious though. Am I really suppose to believe that? Zenna rubbed her face slightly with her left hand to find something other to do than star stupidly at him. "Okay..." she said as she dropped her hand to her side.

He smiled and played with his hair for a bit like a child bored of everything else it was there but he couldn't seem to grip how odd he was being either he hoped that she would get his joke but she must not be a Catholic, Still playing with his hair, "Well it was a failure in all aspects my dear," he finally spoke. "The beast caught me and stopped my prays and the wine well as you can see is no where to be found," He then blew on his hair and stood once more "I tire of this place." he spoke in a spiteful tone

Zenna nodded. "Sorry," she said quietly. Her voice was no more than a squeak which made her bow her head slightly. I've gotta keep myself together....I'm looking like a complete idiot over here... When he stood and said he tired of this place she backed away towards the door. "Well then," she said picking her words carefully. "You're not confined so why not leave," she finished. Zenna had no idea where this conversation was going but over all it seemed quite pointless. She looked up at the ceiling and then sighed lightly. It was cold, just a little. She then looked back at Noah to see what he'd do next.