Vol. 2 - Chapter 71

Keiko

During the night, Keiko had stirred and woken up once or twice. The first time was just normal, but the second was because she heard Kaori speaking next to her, to someone. 

"Just do it." 

"But, where are you going?" Kaori replied to the woman.  Wait, is that...?  Keiko yawned, opening her eyes.  Ash? 

"I'll be around, but... I can't really be near you like this." 

"... Are you sure?" 

"Yeah... Do it." Ash said. "You won't get another chance."

Keiko looked over and saw Kaori casting a spell. Then, almost as soon as Keiko's eyes fell on her, she was walking out of the room. 

"Uh..." Keiko said. "What was that about?" 

"Nothing," Kaori replied. "Just... go back to sleep." 

Keiko raised a brow, but she was too tired to argue. So, she closed her eyes and drifted away.