“Rattling. I missed.” Stated Kiba as he took out his telephone.

“What information do you could have for me, Kiba?”

“I am terribly sorry, grasp. I missed. Girl Cana jumped in entrance of Prince Julius and I shot her as a substitute. I’ll settle for any punishment you see match.”

“No, Kiba. It is precisely as I predicted it. I knew Cana would soar in entrance of the Prince. It is all going based on plan. Now, get out of there as rapidly as you may. I’ll contact you quickly for additional directions. You understand what you could do now, do not you?”

“Sure, grasp.” Stated Kiba as he held out his proper arm and broke it.

◆◆◆

“Don’t fret, my prince. I am certain Cana can be simply wonderful.” Stated the Ishin.

“Why? Why is she risking her life for me like this?” Requested Yamato as he sat along with his face in his arms.

“Mochizuki-sama.” Referred to as the physician as he got here in the direction of the 2.

“How is she, physician?” Requested Ishin.

“She is ok. The bullet missed any important organs. She ought to be okay after just a few days of relaxation. You’ll be able to go and see her.”

“Thanks, physician. Let’s go Yamato-kun.”

Contained in the room,

“How are you feeling, Cana my pricey?” Requested Ishin as he touched her head.

“I’m wonderful father. The physician mentioned that there isn’t any drawback. He mentioned that I solely must relaxation and every part can be wonderful.” Stated Cana then seemed to Yamato who held his head low.

“I will provide you with two a while alone.” Stated Ishin as he walked out.

“I am sorry, Cana-chan. I am actually sorry.” Stated Yamato.

“What are you saying, Yamato? Why are you apologizing?”

“As a result of it is my fault that you’re on this situation. It is my fault that you just have been shot.”

“No it is not. I selected to leap in entrance of you, with a purpose to defend you.”

“However why? Why do you wish to defend me? Why do you wish to danger your life for me?”

“As a result of… since you are Prince Julius and I’m your knight. I used to be given this process by my father and I have to observe trough.”

“However what sort of prince am I that I am unable to even defend these near me? I am undeserving of your safety.”

“Do not say that, Yamato. You’re extra worthy than you may think about. You’ll perceive in the future. I’ll all the time be by your facet. I am your fiance in any case, aren’t I?”

Yamato seemed as much as see Cana smiling at him.

“Sure. You’re.”

After a while, Yamato got here out.

“Is she doing wonderful?” Requested Ishin.

“Sure. She is ok.” Stated Yamato. Out of the blue his expression modified. “I’ll discover who did this to her. And after I do, I will tear him limb from limb.”

“It is clear that the individual that shot Cana was really after you. So we are able to solely assume that the individual that shot Cana was working with the assassins that killed your dad and mom.”

“It could possibly be. How are we going to deal with this? The information about Cana being shot ought to be spreading like wildfire by now.”

“It’s. As a matter of reality, it is on each information channel.” Stated Ishin as he pointed to a TV.

“That is going to be onerous to clarify in school tomorrow.”

In school,

“Tanaka-kun? We heard the information. How is she? How’s Cana-san doing?” Requested Akari who surrounded Yamato.

“Don’t fret. She is ok. She simply must relaxation for just a few days and he or she’ll be again to her outdated self.” Stated Yamato.

“Kiba-kun?!! What occurred to you?” Requested Reina as she noticed Kiba stroll in with a damaged arm and bandaged up.

“Yeah. You left us final night time saying that you just suppose you forgot your telephone at Yamato’s place.”

“Kiba, are you okay?”

“Yeah. Final night time I got here again as a result of I assumed I forgot my telephone and I heard a gunshot. Then I noticed an individual come down from a tree and attempting to run away. So I pounced on him and we fought for a bit, however he managed to interrupt my arm and run away.”

“Did you see his face? Are you aware what he appears to be like like?” Requested Yamato.

“No. He was carrying a masks. I could not see him.”

“Rattling it!” Stated Yamato as he punched the desk. “I will discover him. I will certainly discover him. He is gonna pay for what he did.”

“You’ll be able to certain as hell wager on that.” Stated Kiba.

“However how are we gonna try this?” Requested Reina.

“Nicely, to begin with we should always go to the place Kiba noticed the individual and search for clues.” Stated Yamato.

“That feels like a good suggestion.” Stated Akari.

“We must always go there this Saturday. We’re all free, proper?” Requested Reina.

“Yeah, however first we should always go and see Cana-chan.” Unhappy Yamato.

“What does she like, Yamato-kun? You must know higher than any of us.” Stated Akari.

“I really like purple issues. Purple is my favourite shade.”

“Nicely, she loves purple issues. And I do know that she actually loves roses and strawberries. We must always get her that.” Stated Yamato.

“That sounds nice. However you must get the roses, lover boy.” Stated Reina.

“Alright. Let’s go then.” Stated Kiba.

On the hospital,

“Earlier than we go in, no one point out that Kiba acquired injured by going after the shooter, okay?” Stated Yamato.

“Yeah. It is higher if she does not know. Simply say you fell or one thing.” Stated Akari.

“High-quality.” Stated Kiba.

KNOCK, KNOCK!!!

“Are available in.” Referred to as out Cana.

“Hello there, Cana-chan.” Greeted Akari and Reina as everybody got here in.

“Everybody. It is so good to see you.” Stated Cana with a smile.

“How are you doing? We have been so apprehensive after we heard what occurred.” Stated Kiba.

“Oh my. Kiba-kun, what occurred to you?”

“Oh, this? I simply fell down the steps this morning. Nothing to fret about. Extra importantly, are you doing okay?” Requested Kiba.

“Sure. I am wonderful. It does not harm like earlier than.”

“Right here. We introduced you some roses and a few strawberries.” Stated Akari as she positioned them on the desk subsequent to Cana’s mattress then turned to whisper to Cana. “Thank Yamato-kun for that. It was his concept.”

“Actually?” Requested Cana as she turned to take a look at Yamato who was speaking to Kiba. She smiled and turned to Akari and Reina. “I am sorry for worrying all of you.”

“We’re simply glad you are okay.” Stated Reina.

“Yeah. you simply relaxation up. Once you get out, let’s go someplace enjoyable, okay?” Stated Akari.

“Sit back, Akari.” Stated Yamato as he gave her a little bit knock on the pinnacle. “Let her get higher first.”

“Ouch. That harm. Why did you try this for?”

“Somebody is getting overprotective.” Stated Kiba.

“Nicely, that is what you get if you find yourself about to get married.” Teased Reina.

“It is nothing like that. It is simply…”

“Simply what?” Requested the three of them.

“Umm…nicely…”

“Ah, younger love. No honest. I need one too.” Stated Akari.

“I would be completely happy to be of service.” Stated Kiba.

“Move. In addition to, you are damaged.”

Everybody simply laughed.

The 4 of then turned to see Cana laughing so onerous that tears began popping out.

“See? Even Cana thinks so too.”

“Hmm. You may see. Sooner or later I am gonna get married to a princess and also you’re gonna want that you just hadn’t laughed at me.”

“Positive. No matter you say, Prince Charming.” Stated Akari.

Later after they left,

“Thanks.” Stated Cana.

“For what?” Requested Yamato.

“For every part. For bringing everybody to see me, or bringing my favourite issues and for being right here.” Stated Cana as tears began coming down her cheeks. “In case you had died final night time, I do not know what I might have accomplished.”

“Don’t fret. I will all the time be right here.” Stated Yamato as he held her hand.”

“Promise?”

“Promise.”

At dwelling,

“Welcome dwelling, grasp.” Stated Ayumi as she bowed.

“Thanks, Suzutski-san.”

“Ah, Yamato-kun. Welcome dwelling. I hope you had a superb day in school.” Stated Ishin.

“Thanks, Mochizuki-san. Every thing went nicely right this moment. And I’ve an replace on our present state of affairs.”

“Superb. What’s it?”

“It is my buddy Kiba. Who was right here final night time. He noticed the shooter. Not solely that however he additionally fought him.”

“Did he see his face?”

“Sadly the shooter was carrying a masks. The attacker broke Kiba’s arm earlier than operating away.”

“Hmm. That is getting increasingly sophisticated. Have you ever instructed Cana about it but?”

“No. I did not wish to fear her”

“I’ve a bit of data myself.” Stated Ishin. “Take a look at this.”

“That is footage from that night time.”

“Sure. And take a look at the time.”

“It was half an hour earlier than we arrived.”

“Sure. That means that the attacker was right here earlier than you arrived dwelling.”

“Sure. He destroyed the digital camera and made his approach in. In order that have to be the identical approach he used to get out.”

“Precisely.”

◆◆◆

That Saturday,

“So that is the place you fought him?” Requested Reina.

“Yeah. As I used to be operating, I noticed a lightweight up on this tree after which heard a gunshot. I got here operating simply because the man was coming down. We fought for some time however he managed to flee.”

“Did you see which approach he ran off to?” Requested Yamato.

“Yeah. He went that approach.” Stated Kiba as he pointed in the direction of a fence.

“Hmm. Yamato. I discovered one thing.” Stated Akari.

“What’s it?”

“Appears like just a few unused bullets.”

“There’s extra over right here. Appears like they are going in that path.” Stated Reina.

“Rattling it. I fully forgot about them.” Requested Kiba in his thoughts.

“You okay, Kiba?” Requested Yamato.

“Yeah. Simply questioning what all these bullets are doing right here.”

“Let’s observe them.” Stated Akari.

As they adopted the bullets, they get to a fence.

“All of them result in this fence.” Stated Reina.

“Look! That safety digital camera is damaged. You suppose he did it?” Stated Akari.

“Have to be. Nicely, at the very least now we have some clues that we are able to use. I will go inform Mochizuki-san what we discovered. I will let you know what he says on Monday.” Stated Yamato.

“Alright. When is Cana-chan coming dwelling?” Requested Reina.

“She ought to be allowed to come back dwelling right this moment.” Stated Yamato.

“That is nice information. Say hello to her if you see her.” Stated Kiba.

“Positive. See ya on Monday.” Stated Yamato as he waved goodbye to his associates.

As his associates left, one of many guards got here to talk to Yamato.

“Excuse me, sir.”

“Sure. What’s it?”

◆◆◆

“Welcome dwelling, my pricey.” Stated Ishin as he hugged his daughter. “I am glad to see that you’re doing higher.”

“Thanks father. Sure. I really feel significantly better now that I’m dwelling. The place is Yamato?”

“He’s exterior along with his associates in search of clues concerning the incident. Ah, there he’s.”

“Good afternoon, Mochizuki-san. Welcome dwelling, Girl Cana.”

“Come on, Yamato. Did not we conform to act extra like lovers?” Stated Cana.

“Wh-what?” Stated Yamato as he blushed.

“Haha. To not fear, my prince. The 2 of you’re engaged in any case. No must be shy round me.”

“In case you say so.”

“Now inform me. Have you ever came upon something?” Requested Ishin.

“Sure I’ve. And it is relatively stunning.”

“Cana my pricey, we’ll discuss later. Go and relaxation. Yamato can be with you shortly.”

“Very nicely father.” Stated Cana as she went to her room.

“Now, what is that this stunning information?”

“Nicely, when my associates and I arrived on the spot the place Kiba mentioned that he noticed the shooter, we discovered some unused bullets that pointed to the identical fence we have been speaking about and certain sufficient, the cameras there have been out of fee.”

“Alright. Nothing too out of the extraordinary. Aside from the bullets.”

“True. However as my associates left, one of many guards approached me and instructed me one thing. He mentioned that he was near the place the place the assault happened. When he acquired there, he managed to see one man operating in the direction of the fence with a bag. Probably the gun bag. And by what he may make out, the person’s arm was damaged.”

“How is that doable? I assumed it was your buddy who had his arm damaged.”

“That is the factor. Not solely that he mentioned that he fought the person and the attacker broke his arm, nevertheless it’s additionally the difficulty that the guard solely noticed one man. Not two.”

“I would like to talk to him.”

“Alright. I will name him.”

“Mochizuki-sama!!!” Referred to as Suzutski as she got here dashing in.

“What’s it?”

“One among our guards has been discovered lifeless.”

“What?!” Requested Ishin in shock as each he and Yamato stood up.

Outdoors stood just a few males that surrounded the physique of the lifeless guard.

“How is that this doable?” Requested Yamato in shock.

“What’s it Yamato-kun?” Requested Ishin.

“He’s the guard I instructed you about.”

“This man?”

“Sure. I really imagine this was not a coincidence.”

“You’re proper. Which may solely imply one factor.”

“That there’s a traitor amongst us.”

“The place did you discover him?” Requested Ishin.

“We discovered him close to the place the place that assault happened.” Stated Suzutski.

“That is getting increasingly sophisticated.” Stated Yamato.

“I do not need this incident to get out to the general public. Be sure to preserve it a secret.” Stated Ishin.

“Sure sir!”

“Yamato, can I’ve a phrase?” Requested Ishin.

“Sure. What’s it?”

“There’s something bothering me about this entire ordeal.”

“Me too. And I do not like what’s been going by way of my head.”

“How so?”

“I am occupied with how Kiba suits into all this. The guard mentioned that he noticed only one man with a damaged arm, carrying a black bag and operating in the direction of the fence.”

“However your buddy mentioned that he fought him and acquired his arm damaged within the course of.”

“Each these tales contradict one another.”

“Sure and we do not know which one is true.”

“Father, what’s going on?” Requested Cana.

“Nothing my pricey. Every thing is ok.”

“However why are there so many individuals gathered right here? And why do each of you look so apprehensive?”

“It is nothing, Cana-chan. Every thing is ok.”

“Mochizuki-sama, now we have despatched the physique for examination. They may contact us as quickly as they’re accomplished with the post-mortem.” Stated Suzutski.

“Physique? Post-mortem? Father?”

“Huh. Thanks, Suzutski-san. Cana. One among our guards was simply killed.”

“What? Why? And by whom?”

“We do not know, however what we do know is that it has one thing to do with that assault.” Stated Yamato.

“It does? How?”

“He noticed the attacker that night time as he ran away.”

“So the attacker should have come again with a purpose to do away with the attention witness.” Stated Ishin.

“Hmm. That is sophisticated. So what now?” Requested Cana.

“We do not know. All we are able to do is anticipate the post-mortem and go from there.”

◆◆◆

“Did you do away with him?”

“Sure, grasp. I am sorry I precipitated a lot bother.”

“Simply be glad that he’s gone and that no one came upon about what actually occurred. Guarantee that Yamato does not know something. We have to transfer to our subsequent section. So be prepared.”

“Sure, grasp.” Stated Kiba as he reduce the decision.

◆◆◆

“Cana-chan! I am so glad to see you are alright.” Stated Akari as she hugged Cana.

“It is good to see you too, Akari-chan!” Stated Cana.

“We have been so apprehensive.” Stated Reina.

“Particularly Yamato. He was crying a lot.” Stated Kiba.

“Shut it Kiba.” Stated Yamato as he punched his arm.

“Ouch! My arm continues to be a bit damaged you realize.”

“Let’s all hang around after faculty and have a good time Cana-chan’s restoration.” Stated Akari.

“That sounds nice.” Stated Kiba.

“I would love that.” Stated Cana.

“Alright. It is settled. Let’s all exit right this moment.” Stated Reina.

“What is the matter, Yamato?” Requested Kiba.

“Oh. Nothing. Simply pondering.”

“About what?”

“Nothing a lot.

“Don’t fret, Yamato. Nothing will occur to me.” Stated Cana as she held his hand.

“That is proper. And in addition to, we’ll all be there together with her.” Stated Akari.

“You are proper. There isn’t any want to fret. Come on. Class is about to begin.” Stated Yamato.

After faculty, on the mall,

“Wow! It is so large.” Stated Cana.

“You imply you have by no means been in a mall earlier than?” Requested Reina.

“Nicely, no. I did not actually exit a lot.” Stated Cana.

“Figures. Being royalty and all.” Stated Akari.

“However with this disguise, no one will acknowledge you.” Stated Yamato.

“So what can we do first?” Requested Reina.

“How about we go to the arcade.” Stated Akari.

“What is the matter, Kiba?” Requested Yamato.

“Oh..um..nothing. I am must go to the lavatory. I will catch up.” Stated Kiba.

“Positive. Let’s go guys.” Stated Akari as she went on forward.

Within the rest room,

“We’re right here, grasp.”

“Good. Simply preserve going based on the plan. I do not need any extra errors.”

“Sure, grasp. This time I am certain to kill Girl Cana. However I do not perceive why I am imagined to kill her and never Yamato?”

“As a result of Cana is the protective him. If Cana dies whereas defending him, Yamato will really feel accountable and go away the mansion in order that he will not trigger any extra hurt. That is after we will strike.”

“You’re proper, grasp. I’ll kill her simply as you ordered.”

“Do not let something go improper.”

“Sure, grasp.” Stated Kiba as he reduce the decision.

Outdoors the lavatory, Yamato was listening to the conversion.

“I do not imagine this. I suspected him however I by no means wished to imagine it. So Kiba is the attacker? Why? And who’s he working for?”

Yamato rapidly runs as Kiba comes out of the lavatory.

“Hey Yamato. You waited for me?”

“Um…yeah. I did not wish to go away you behind.”

“Thanks, pal. Come on. Let’s go.”

“Positive. You go on forward. I forgot to name Mochizuki-san to inform him the place we’re.”

“Alright.” Says Kiba as he goes on forward.

“Howdy. Mochizuki-san.”

“Sure, my Prince.”

“It seems that our suspicions have been appropriate. Kiba is the attacker.”

“Oh my phrase. How did you discover out?”

“There isn’t any time to clarify. Kiba has been ordered to kill Cana.”

“What?! Nicely, it is a good factor I had my males preserve watch over you.”

“You may have?”

“Sure. They’ve been conserving you beneath surveillance because the assault. Simply contact the pinnacle of safety and let him learn about every part.”

“Alright. Thanks Mochizuki-san.”

“Please be in your guard.”

“I’ll.” Says Yamato as he hangs up and appears as much as see the pinnacle of safety strolling in the direction of him.

“Tanaka-sama, I’ve been instructed to come back and get all the small print concerning the state of affairs.”

“Sure. Please preserve a watch out for something suspicious and for any motion from this man.” Stated Yamato as he confirmed him an image of Kiba.

“Instantly, sir. Sir if I could.” Stated the pinnacle of safety as he handed Yamato one thing, went away and started informing all his males.

“I hope all goes nicely. I ought to get again earlier than one thing occurs.”

“Hey Yamato. What took you so lengthy?” Requested Akari.

“Oh, nothing. Mochizuki-san was simply busy telling me to take further care of Cana.”

“Nicely, it is solely pure that he’d be apprehensive. However he should not fear an excessive amount of. We’re right here together with her. Proper Cana?” Requested Reina.

“Sure in fact.”

“Come on. I wish to play some video games.” Stated Kiba as he started strolling forward.

“Wait up. We wanna play too.” Referred to as Akari.

“Is every part alright, Yamato-kun?” Requested Cana.

“Y-yeah. Every thing is ok. Why do you ask?”

“Nicely, you appear apprehensive about one thing.”

“Oh it is nothing. Simply pondering of how Mochizuki-san appeared to be apprehensive.”

“Don’t fret. Nothing will occur.”

“Come on love birds. We do not have all day.” Referred to as Akari.

“Coming. We could?” Requested Yamato as he took her hand.

“Paved the way.”

“Aren’t you all lovey-dovey.” Stated Kiba. “Ladies, each my arms are free.”

“Put them in your pockets.” Stated Reina.

A couple of hours later,

“Wow. That was enjoyable.” Stated Akari.

“Yeah it was. We must always do that once more someday.” Stated Reina.

“Nicely guys, I am heading dwelling. See you in school.” Stated Kiba as he waved goodbye.

“Yeah. Bye guys.” Stated Akari.

“Bye everybody.” Stated Cana.”Yamato-kun, can we take a stroll within the park for some time?”

“Hmm.”

“Yamato-kun?”

“Huh? Did you say one thing?”

“Are you certain you are okay?”

“Sure I am wonderful. What’s it that you just wished?”

“I requested if we may take a stroll by way of the park.”

“Oh. Yeah. Positive. Let’s go.”

“What’s going on right here? I assumed Kiba was gonna make a transfer right this moment. However he left. Nothing occurred. Did I misread what he mentioned?”

“It is so lovely tonight.” Stated Cana as she seemed up on the stars.

“Sure it’s.” Stated Yamato as he checked out Cana.

“Evidently we’re not speaking about the identical factor.” Stated Cana as she checked out him.

They each stared at one another.

“Cana, I…”

“Yamato-kun, I…”

“Is not that good.” Stated somebody from behind.

“Who’s there?”

“Hmm. No must stress your self. I am proper right here.” Stated the masked man.

“Who’re you?” Requested Yamato.

“Who I’m does not matter. However who you’re issues, your Majesty.” Stated the masked man as he bowed.

“Cana, get behind me.” Stated Yamato as he took out the gun he acquired from the guard.

“Ha. Are you certain you should utilize that? And even if you happen to may, can you employ it in opposition to your greatest buddy?” Stated the masked man as he eliminated his masks.

“So it’s you, Kiba.”

“Kiba?! However why?!” Requested Cana.

“Oh so that you knew about me.”

“Yeah. I simply came upon right this moment. I heard you speaking to somebody. Who was it? Who’s behind all of this?”

“That I am unable to let you know.”

“Not less than reply me this. Is he the one behind the demise of the king and queen?”

“Sure he’s. Now what is going to you do with that info?”

“Not less than I do know that a lot. Now I will simply must beat the remainder out out you.”

“Let’s examine you strive. However this is not honest you realize. I ought to have a gun too.” Stated Kiba as he took out his personal gun.

“Now, that is significantly better. So what’s it going to be? We could proceed Yamato? Oh sorry. I imply Prince Julius.”

“I do not want this to take you down.” Stated Yamato as he put the gun down.

“Such a courageous man.” Stated Kiba as he threw his gun away as nicely.

“Yamato-kun, do not do it.” Stated Cana as she grabbed onto him.

“It is alright.” Stated Yamato as he touched her hand. “I will be proper again.”

“You actually suppose you may take me down?”

“I haven’t got another alternative. However inform me this. The person who shot Cana that night time. It was you, wasn’t it?”

“You understand me so nicely. Sure it was me.”

“And also you broke your personal arm with a purpose to cowl your tracks? You are despicable.”

“Nicely, I did not cowl them that nicely since a idiot like your self managed to seek out out every part. Now, do not you suppose it is about time we settle this? Or are you sacred?”

“Scared? He he. Yeah. I am scared that I’d do extra than simply beat the hell out of you.”

“We’ll simply need to see. Come on. Give me your greatest shot, your Majesty.”

“KIBA!!!”

Yamato launches at Kiba aiming for his head. Kiba dodges and catches Yamato by the neck and tackles him, bringing him down.

“That was quick. Is that every one you have acquired?”

Yamato will get up and begins punching the air as Kiba dodges each assault. Then Kiba instantly hits Yamato in his abdomen along with his knee. Yamato spits blood as he falls down, holding his abdomen.

“B-bastard.”

“Oh come on Yamato. Is that the way you discuss to your greatest buddy? Take a look at your self. Do not you are feeling embarrassed in entrance of your so referred to as fiance? Sure I do know that you just guys are on this relationship in order that Cana could be there to guard you. Ha. A lady defending a man. How way more pathetic can one get?” Stated Kiba as he grabbed Yamato’s hair and pulled his head up.

“Go away him alone!” Stated Cana as she launched at Kiba.

“I used to be questioning when you’ll come at me. Uninterested in seeing Yamato so ineffective?” Stated Kiba as be jumped out of the best way.

“You do not know him in any respect. So do not you dare look down on him or I will make you remorse it.” Stated Cana as she tore the underside of her costume off able to battle.

“Oooh. Scary.”

“Mochizuki-sama, Tanaka-sama!” Referred to as their guards as they got here operating in the direction of them.

“Appears like it is time to go. We’ll meet once more quickly, Yamato. Very quickly.” Stated Kiba as he ran off into the space.

“Mochizuki-sama. Are you alright?” Requested one of many males. “Observe that man.” Stated the person to the opposite guards.

“No. Let him be. Yamato-kun wants assist.” Stated Cana.

“Don’t fret about me. I am wonderful.” Stated Yamato as he struggled to face.

“No you are not. It’s essential see a physician. Let’s go.”

“We’ll assist you to, Tanaka-sama. Take it straightforward.”

“He is proper. I actually am pathetic.”

“No you are not. Do not take heed to him. He’s nothing however a felony.”

“Cana, I’ve a favor to ask.”

“Sure. Something.”

“Will you educate me methods to battle?”

“There isn’t any want for that. I’ll defend you.”

“However who will defend you?! I am unable to preserve being so ineffective. I must be ready for the subsequent time I encounter Kiba. Subsequent time I will take him down for certain.”

“Very nicely. I’ll prepare you.”