"It doesn't matter, all that matters is that I saved you from capital punishment and you should dispose of it or I guess do whatever you want with it. Anyway, im going to check on Yuki you should get some rest too."
He just nods and sticks the thumb drive into his pocket.
I sit down beside Yuki and feel her head, She felt a bit feverish so I place a cool rag on her head and give her some medicine.
(Yuki pov)
I open my drowsy eyes which felt very heavy and try to let my eyes adjust to the dim light.
(Where...am I? and what happened earlier?)
I feel a hand rest on top of my hand and still half-conscious I turn my head to see the man before. I knew it was Ash but examining his face, the only difference was he had red eyes with some blue around the inner pupil and his hair was snow-white instead of soft black like mine.
"Ash?"
I call out to him and he gives me a warm smile.
"Yes it's me, How do you feel?"
I thought for a second before answering.
"A little hot but im fine, how are you here? I have so many questions!"
I try to sit up but my shoulder pain struck once I did and Ash lays me back down.
"Try not to move you still need some rest, I'm surprised your even awake right now you should still be asleep till tomorrow, rest now."
Before I could say anything else he places his hand over my eyes and a glowing light appears around his hand.
I fall into a deep sleep still feeling restless about the whole situation.
The following morning I wake up feeling refreshed and a bit better, The memories from yesterday resurface and I sit up looking around.
(I'm in an unfamiliar room...)
I pull the blankets back and notice I was in a nightgown with some bandages on my body.
I quickly blush at the thoughts that crossed my mind and shake my head in a fluster.
(No I need to stop thinking those thoughts, Right now I need to find the others.)
I stand up and open the door, On the couch, Kirito was fast asleep with a large bandage around his side and a cool cloth on his head while Leo was sleeping on the sofa, I rush over to Kirito and feel his head to find he wasn't feverish and was sleeping soundly.
A voice came from behind me and I turn around to see Ash.
"He's fine, just resting for now. Why don't you help me make some breakfast and we will talk?"
I nod and help him prepare some food.
(I'm not sure what to say to him...I have so many questions and im filled with so many emotions I don't know what to say.)
I silently sigh, Ash seemed to notice my awkward silence and pulls me into a hug.
I was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but cry finally feeling my brothers warmth that I had thought id never feel again.
"Yuki...Dont cry im sorry for not coming to you sooner..."
*Sniffle*
The tears kept falling and I hugged him back.
"Brother...I missed you so much, Im glad your back."
He strokes my hair and then pulls away to look into my eyes wiping my tears away, he looked sincere and gentle for a moment like his old self used to be.
"Yuki, When did you become such a cry baby? When I said we could talk it wasn't supposed to make you cry."
I giggle a little and he cups my cheek with his hand.
"I know, Im sorry Ash it's just im filled with mixed emotions right now that I became overwhelmed. Anyway...How are you alive?"
Ash sighs and steps back.
"It's easier to show you rather than tell you. I can only show you in sections with my new power so hold still."
I nod and he places his hand over my forehead. Instead of the blue aura, I seen last night this time it was green.
Before I knew it, it was like I was brought back to the past. But all I could see were things that had happened from Ash's point of view.
(The fight that started it all...I always wondered why they were arguing in the first place)
"Father was yelling at Kazuki for something he had done and I went to try and calm them down but Kazuki went berzerk once I stepped in."
A voice came from behind me and I turn my head to see Ash in the same glowing form as I was, He places a hand on my shoulder and we go back to watching.
I couldn't keep up with how fast everything was going so Ash tries to explain.
"When I came to stop the argument I didn't even know why they were arguing. All I could understand was that it had something to do with you and me. That is when You and Mother came out to see what was going on. Then all hell broke loose."
I watch in horror again as Kazuki slashes down Father and Ash and couldn't help look away. Ash comforts me by hugging me from behind.
"It's ok, He's in a better place now and he's happy that he was able to protect us at his final moments."
The next scene skips to when Ash comes around from being unconscious and Kazuki walking towards Mother and me, Ash had used everything he had to get up and fend off Kazuki away from us.
Lord Rode soon appears with me in his arms, threatening to bite me, At that time Kazuki is taken away by the other men, and Ash battles with Rode and saves me. He ends up getting turned into a vampire instead of me and is left to die alone.
Just then a sharp pain shoots through my head and I nearly fall to my knees.
Ash quickly catches me.
"Ok, That's enough for now, You still need some rest."
He stops the trance and holds me up while I try to recover.
"Are you ok Yuki?"
I nod.
"Im fine, I didn't know that you endured so much Ash, Im sorry..."
I stand up and the pain goes away.
"I've come to accept my fate long ago, There's no need to feel sorry about it all let's just take it step by step from now on and live on."
I agree right away.
"I agree, Thank you, Ash."
He shows me his gentle smile but it quickly disappears upon Kirito walking in, I rush over to him.
"Kirito, You shouldn't be moving right now lay back down."
Kirito chuckles and throws his arm across my shoulders kissing my forehead.
"Im fine, What did you make?"
I help Kirito to the table, Leo walks in and sits down as well while Ash and I place the plates of food in front of them.
"Waffles, Eggs, Bacon, and toast with either orange juice or milk."
I say with a bright smile on my face.
They all happily indulge in the food while we all talk some small talk till we hear Kiritos phone ring.
He leaves to answer it and comes back after a few minutes.
"Borin was just checking on us, He said Dosin made back safely into our country and said that the mission is over, well be returning home tomorrow morning."
I instantly look over towards Ash who gave me a reassuring smile.
"Don't worry I'll come along too I just have to pick up someone before we leave."
I nod happily knowing things were going pretty smooth right now.
(Today...Is just the beginning and im happy that Ash is finally back.)