Chapter 2

The horses waited patiently, their heads down, seemingly disinterested in their situation, their surroundings. The driver sat on the high seat of the carriage, also waiting. As his passenger finally emerged from the huge and beautiful mansion and, with an unamused face, stepped up to the padded seats, the driver waited for the sound of the door latch. When he heard the telltale click, he tightened his grip on the reins that had been laying loosely in his gloved hand.

That slight movement brought the horse’s heads up, and they shifted slightly, readying themselves for the familiar task ahead.

“Okay, boys!” said the driver. That was all it took. No further movement of the reins, no cracking of a whip, just the gentle expression of permission from their master. They gently took up the slack in the harness, and the little conveyance moved slowly into the shadows of the forest.

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It has been about two weeks since Shu left the manor and set off to meet up with his father. The five brother were dying with curiosity (even though they didn't want to admit it). And finally somewhere in the distance the brothers heard the sound of horses.

   (Reiji and Ayato are in the living room)

-Well finally, I can't believe it took him 2 weeks. (Ayato)

- Patience Ayato, don't tell me you've already lost it? (Reiji)

- Oh come on Reiji, you're curious too aren't you? (Laito)

- What are you doing here? (Ayato)

- Oh, I can't meet my own brother? (Laito)

- Teddy and I are here too you know! (Kanato)

- You too Kanato? That makes 4 of us. (Ayato)

- Where's Subaru? (Reiji)

- Teddy and I saw him in the garden earlier (Kanato)

- I see.... (Reiji)

The sound of horses was now much louder, but it soon came to a halt. A few minutes later the front door opened and Shu walked into the living room.

- I see you're back Shu. Tell me, what did fathe-.....

At that moment Reiji stopped talking, for he had noticed that Shu wasn't alone. Behind him was a young girl, who looked around the age of 5. It wasn't just Reiji who had his attention on the little girl, but also the other brothers.

She had chestnut brown hair with blonde highlights, nowhere near the point of being black. It layed on her shoulders like a waterfall flowing mildly; flaming as bright as a sunrise. The breeze blew through her curls, straightening them into waves that whipped about behind her. From under side bangs shone eyes the colour of a dazzling emerald green, which travelled uneasily from one person to another. No one couldn’t help but notice that they glistened every time she moved them. They were the ones that seemed to draw you into a daze; not letting you go. Her eyes seemed to shine in the sunlight, but hide in the darkness. Below them is a nose so freckled that the brown splotches overlapped much like autumn leaves after harsh winds blew. Her smile was warm with a hint of shyness and her lips were like a frozen rose, dangerous but beautiful.

- Who is she? (Said Subaru, who was standing in the corner)

- I see you're here too Subaru. That makes 6 of us (Said Laito)

- She's our new sister. Her name is Lilith.

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