Magnet of misfortune (3)

<p>The two were in a stalemate for a whole minute before the man decided to break the silence as he started feeling weird under the scrutiny of those green orbs. 'I'm not someone dangerous. I'm just a harmless wanderer', He said with a straight face. Ashley showed a displeased expression. Like hell you're harmless! Anyone who could sneak up on me couldn't possibly be harmless! He had a very handsome face with black hair and eyes as well as a god sculpted face. She had seen enough handsome faces in both her lifetimes; well, she didn't get to experience her second one all that much, so she wasn't fazed as she faced him. Ashley couldn't tell much about his body as it was hidden under the robe but she could tell that it was probably lean and powerful. Now why was a handsome man silently watching her? Did someone send him?<br/>She glared at the man. He nearly burst out laughing because she looked like an angry kitten baring her fangs; so adorable. Wait?! Did he just think someone was adorable??! The stress from work must be getting to him. He lightly shook his head to get rid of his thoughts and went back to observing her reactions. 'Who are you?', Ashley asked with her ever present frown. 'You can call me Zen. And you?' His real name was Zenos Clareheart. He must be drunk to give out a part of his real name instead of using a fake one. 'I'm Ash. So, why were you spying on me?' 'I wouldn't quite call it spying. I just happened to come across you killing a whole pack of wolves', He replied without a change in his expression. 'As if I'd believe you'. Ashley had a deadpan look on her face.<br/>Since Ashley was busy conversing with Zen, she failed to notice the horde of people coming towards their direction, but who would Zenos Clareheart be if he couldn't even feel their presence looming near? Were they here for him or the girl next to him? He wanted to see what the girl next to him would do in this situation. Would she be able to fend them all of as she did with the wolves or would she ask for help? When Ashley realised that something was wrong, she looked around and at least 30 people had surrounded them all with their swords out and masks covering their faces. Oh, come on now! What on earth was wrong with everyone? How come trouble kept on looking for her? Now she was really pissed with what, this unusual man in front and a bunch of nobodies around her. She took a deep breath and turned around to face Zen. 'Your men?' 'Don't know them', Zen lazily answered. 'Good'. She smirked evilly. 'Capture the girl! Alive!', one of the men donned in black yelled. So they weren't here for him Zen thought. Then he could just sit back, enjoy the show and watch how this Ash girl struggles because the men in masks were in no way weak, but very strong. This again made him wonder who this girl was to be able to bring out strong experts to capture her.</p>