Inseparable

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Sarah got back to the basement after awhile. She approached Ivory's bed with a smile. Ivory was being swarm in by little kids ranging from a young age of 5 to the same age as her. Ivory was smiling softly at the people who tries to start a conversation with her.

Grey was in the other side of the room. Staring at Ivory who hadn't realize she was being watched by him. 'Is she really a spy?' Grey was contemplating to letting Ivory stay or just drag her out and expose her of being a spy. Yet Sarah's words kept him from doing anything.

Still Grey needed to be extra careful. With Sarah on Ivory's side, it would be hard for Grey to eliminate her. Even though Grey is 12 years old, he had his share in blood and sword fighting. Grey's family may be accepted by the current Emperor now but that doesn't mean he should let down his guard. Especially to some suspicious girl with beautiful white hair and petite figure yet feminine who suddenly appeared before him. Grey flinched on the thought.

'This girl is dangerous. Not only is she seducing Sarah and the others, she is also getting on me.' Grey shivered on the thought of being a weakly because of a cute little girl who maybe a spy sent to kill him. 'Sarah is the girl you love!'

The basement door opened and Sarah came came walking in. Grey's gaze fell on her as she walk towards Ivory.

"Ivory, do you wanna stay here?" Sarah said.

"Here?" Ivory tilted her head in confusion.

Sarah nod and made the other kids leave. "You are in an old orphanage named Feliz. Why don't we meet the director? He'll help you."

Ivory fell in deep thought. 'If I stay here, they won't find me.' Ivory nod at Sarah.

The two girls walked the dark hallways towards the room on the farthest part of the orphanage. Sarah opened the door and a simple decorated room filled with plants was what welcomed Ivory's sight. In the middle table a man was sitting there.

"Uncle. I have brought her." Sarah said as she pulled Ivory closer.

The man looked up and smiled gently to the two girls.

"Have a sit." The man sat at the couch opposite to the couch where the two girls are sitting. "My name is Avo. I'm the Director of this orphanage."

Ivory stood up and gently curtsy. "My name is Ivory."

Avo looked at the little girl who looks only about 6 to 8 years old. "Are you perhaps a noble, young lady?"

Ivory nod without hesitation. 'She's quite honest.' Avo thought.

"How long would you wanna stay?"

"As long as you can provide, please. I don't wanna go home." Ivory said as she stare directly at Avo's eyes.

Avo was surprised how the little girl in front of him fear not an adult's gaze. She was well trained not only in etiquette but speaking with someone older than her. She was not disrespectful yet she was still able yo express honestly what she wanted. Avo was hesitate to accept such a suspicious little girl. What if she was a spy sent by the enemy. Accepting the unknown can risk not only his nephew but the kid's he's looking after in the orphanage. Still, Avo can tell by the little girl's unwavering eyes. There was nothing to be afraid of.

"Very well." Avo sighed and smiled.

Sarah was so happy that she hugged Ivory who was confuse on what's happening. Ivory had not hug anyone, not even her own mother ever cared for her. However, Ivory felt comfort in Sarah's hug.

"But in one condition." Avo suddenly said that made Sarah looked disappointed at her uncle.

"You will have to do chores like the others." Avo stood up and checked the board list behind the couch he was sitting. In the board was the chores of every kid in the orphanage. "How about being Sarah's personal assistant?"

Ivory stood up and bowed at Avo like how a servant bow at their master. "I promise not to be a burden."

Sarah's smile grew and once again pulled Ivory into a hug. Although Ivory did not hug her back, she did not push Sarah away. Ivory just stood and let Sarah cuddles her.

"You can go to sleep with me."

Before Ivory could respond, Sarah gently pulled Ivory out the room. Ivory bowed again at Avo yet was still pulled by Sarah.

Sarah took Ivory into the bathroom as they bathe together in the big bathtub. By the time the children would have gone to sleep. Although Ivory was assisted by maids, she did not expect to bathe with someone. Sarah was treating Ivory like her little sister. Not only did she rubbed Ivory's back but also washed Ivory's hair with shampoo. Sarah was astonished by how Ivory's hair was the same color as the bubbles. Just like usual, Ivory let her guard down.

Since Ivory was new she had no bed of her own so she had no choice but to sleep with Sarah who did not care. Instead, Sarah was satisfied as she cuddles with the white haired cute little girl by her side.

"Ivory." Sarah whispered.

"Yes?"

"You remind me of my little sister." Sarah bury her face at Ivory's hair who smelled so lovely as flowers. She slowly thought of her own sister. "We got separated. I was found by my uncle, the Director. Yet I never stopped thinking of her."

Ivory did not speak. She only listened to Sarah.

"All my life I have been looking for her. However, once I turn 18 I'll be able to travel around the world, I plan to find her." Sarah continued despite being saddened by the painful memories. Tears were forming in Sarah's eyes. Ivory felt coldness and wetness in her head which alerted her of what was happening to Sarah.

"I'll be supporting you then." Ivory spoke as she finally hugged back the girl who was a few years older than her.

Sarah smiled. "How about you? What do you plan to do when you grew up?" She quickly changed the topic while forcing not to weep.

"I want to be free." Ivory quickly answered. "I want to travel the world."

Ivory moved and faced Sarah who's tear was slowly falling down. Ivory slowly wiped Sarah's tears with her little hands. "Can I join you in your quest for your sister?"

"Then that's a promise." Sarah said as the two of them hugged each other to sleep.

Since then, the two girls were inseparable.

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