Chapter 13：RLT (13)

~at the Urishio hideout~

Sitting against a wall within a semi dark room, Sasuko looks at the blue headed male with complete pity. For these last days she has been here, he has been sacrificing himself so that these members would not lay a hand on her.

"Aoba... you really don't have to do this. I've gone through a similar situation.."

"Heh, but nothing like this... Koujaku and Zen would not sure any mercy if they lay a hand on you..." He said, laying on the floor near her.

"But you need a break. You can't keep this up without falling ill."

"Hm... I'll be fine. Don't worry."

"I know you told me that you've been going through this for a while. I... just can't stand seeing you this... destroyed."

"Well, they are both sexual...." Aoba sighs deeply. "What do I have to say that you do not know?"

Sasuko sighs painfully as she gently strokes his hair. "Rest, Aoba. You need it."

"Right..." Aoba gently lays his head on her lap, and falls asleep within seconds.

Sasuko keeps stroking his hair for a while until she ends up falling asleep too.

~outside the room~

"Maybe we should use her next time." Koujaku said as he was cleaning a few things.

"Heh, let's see if Aoba allows it." Zen, who was leaning against the wall, said.

"Right. Either way, we can handle it."

"True. Well then, she is next. Let's just wait another hour or two."

"You think someone is looking for her?"

"Well, she is a member of the Akumu Wolves. And she seems to belong to a very important family. So, I think so."

"I wonder if she has a lover."

"Maybe. She is very gorgeous, I don't see why she wouldn't have anyone after her."

"But she does seem like a picky female. She must be very strict with what type of guy she wants."

"Besides those that are mistresses."

"True."

"Alright, let's go get ourselves busy for these two hours." Koujaku starts walking away.

"Okay." Zen quietly follows him.

~two hours later~

Pacing back and forth, Sasuko desperately tries to connect with Nala and Asuna but fails multiple times. Aoba was quietly watching her. Sighing deeply, she gives up entirely.

"... Are you okay?" Aoba asked.

"Yeah. I'm fine." She answered.

"Were you able to connect with them?"

"No.. this place doesn't really allow me to use my chakra."

"Oh.."

"At least not all of it. Just some."

"I see."

Walking up to him, Sasuko gently pats his head. Aoba gives her a cat like smile, which makes her blush lightly. Suddenly, the door opens which startles the both of them. Looking towards the entrance, Koujaku stood there.

"Alright, whether you like it or not, it's about your turn, princess."