Kara

This chapter is dedicated to Crimson- Abyss. Thanks for the stones. I appreciate it!

Kara

The way Scars explained it to me, much to Celestine's chagrin, was that Celestine had challenged Nuni to a duel which my favorite princess proceeded win comfortably. After the two left I turned to Celestine. "You got into a fight," I chided.

The little princess ignored me completely.

"Can you at least tell me why?"

"She was bothering you,"

I snaked my arm around her waist and pull her closer. "There's no reason to be jealous," whispered into her ear, "I love no woman but you,"

"Stop cuddling we are in public," she said in panic and embarrassment, covering her face with her hands, but didn't move away. Together we watched the other children play in the park.

We sat there till the sun started going down then parted ways. I made my way to my dorm. The lounge was empty when I entered but strong fire burned in the fire place. I was not like Celestine of course; staying out there had made me cold. I pulled a chair and sat before the fire place. As I looked into the flames I remembered other fires. Those in my former life.

There was a time me and Sarah went hiking in the mountains then we stayed overnight in her father's cabin. The fire place burned like this one that night and I hugged her on a chair as she read a book.

"Is there anybody else home?" I turned to the door to see Kara enter. She was wearing a blue dress with her red hair cascading down her shoulders. Her face has a deep rich beauty and her green eyes sparkled as it reflected the fire.

"I don't really know," I said, "I just got here too,"

"Well, I doubt there's anyone; they'd think it's too 'early' to return. Let me change into something more comfortable,"

I nodded and watched as she went upstairs then turned to my fire. Kara returned about ten minutes later. She was wearing a gray tank top and loose pants. She plopped down on one of the couches beside me and said, "so how's it been going?"

"I'd say fine. It's the truth."

"Mine is nothing but fine, say what do you think about the trip to Tarin?"

"I think I could do without it, Ah, but it's what it is. I'd just make sure I prepare for everything."

I think she must have nodded then we fell silent. I wondered what to say to break the silence, or if I should even say something. I was never good with conversations except with those really close to me. "Have you eating?" The girl asked suddenly.

I turned over my shoulder to see her laying on the couch with her eyes closed. Her chest was mostly flat. Hmm... I might have met a normal twelve year old. I nodded to myself in satisfaction. "I haven't,"

"Do you want me to cook you something?"

I was a little surprised. "I don't want to trouble you,"

"It's no trouble,"

"what do you want in return?"

She opened her eyes with a smile. "I don't want anything, but you won't believe me right?" I believed her since I could detect no lies from her emotion bar. She continued. "Just watch me do it will be okay,"

"Then I'll be in your care,"

We went upstairs together. Her room was in the same floor as mine, three rooms over. It was immaculate, tapestries hung on the walls, and the bed was a four poster one. She had a stove by the window and started it then placed a pot atop before she started making this world's version of instant noodles, only instead of coming in packets it came in plastic cases as it was transported across sea. I sat on the bed as we chatted as she worked.

The stoves of this world were magical tools powered by cliche power stones like most JP light novel universe. This was real though, I reminded myself. It was the little things that kills you; that thought threatened to destroy my mood but Kara expertly stirred me away from damning thoughts like a life long expert. After she was done she magicked two chairs and a table from space and set the table.

I sat opposite her at the table and we eat in silence. The thing amused me. Here I am eating a delicious food made from a magic stove, at a table magically set. The casualness of it all was insulting to a normal earth man like me who hadn't believed in magic. Maybe a little superstitious, as I believe in God, but nothing this groundbreaking. Did God put me here? Or am I in a comer dreaming this all up? Hmm... That's an interesting thought.

"What's so funny?" Kara asked taking me out of my thoughts.

I smiled at her. "I am just happy you are so kind to me,"

She blushed fiercely, "Ah, it's nothing, you just looked so pitiful,"

You have a crush on me too don't you? Ah, what does these girls see in me that attracts them? I am good looking but it must be more than that. I'd think my moodiness will revolt them but it seems that and my good looks instead attracts them like magnet. Is not like I hate it, but I don't find it that exciting. It makes me feel good about myself sometimes, that I am on the road to be the lady killer I'd always dreamt to be. That's all to it.

"Ah, let's just eat it's getting cold," Kara said finally. Eh? That expression right now was very familiar. I never figured out who this girl is from the novel right?Maybe she's a nobody, something I doubt each day I am around her. She has this unmistakable aura about her. Ah well, let's just eat for now.

It clicked as I stabbed my chop sticks back into the plate. Space magic and the resemblance when she smiles; it's the little things that kills you. She's a Scars clone.

Terror griped my heart like a metal claw, I struggled to chew my food normally but only choked. The water I'll drink it down stank like poison suddenly. I felt numb, my body cold, my legs softer than jelly; my eyes stung and I suspect red, my nose stuffy. Did she drug me? Or is it only the fear that's killing me? I rose to my feet. "I don't feel so well," I said trying to sound normal, I don't know if I succeeded. "Excuse me my lady," I bowed and hurried out. Kara said something but I didn't hear her.

The hallway seemed to close down on me, my feet walked as if I was chased by fire. I made it to my room and locked the door behind me feeling ever dizzier. I reached inside my coat's breast pocket and took out a card which I promptly tore. This will call Kina to me. God willing in time as I was feeling out of it.

I sat on the bed to wait.

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