Chasing You (Arcs 1-7)

Bearer of Thy Oath (XI)

A/N: Hai!!! I just realized that I haven't been using emojis... but that's probably because the arc is quite depressing and has no scenes in which to use it in.... Mmmm I miss the snu snu scenes.... Thank you for voting, commenting, and reading.

Ahhhh.... I've been feeling really groggy and tired lately... Aish, I will see you guys tomorrow.

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The arrival of the next morning came by as fast snapping one's finger. As the three got ready, one was keeping to himself, another was standing less than an a couple of inches away from him, and the third one was seething with jealousy. Feeling the unnerving gaze on him, Abel shrunk behind Uriel's figure and tried to hide himself completely. The room was stagnant and heavy, and it was all because of the sulking Adriel.

Though Adriel had lived a life once before, this was not like in the past. Just because he recovered his soul, it did not mean that he would become the old Solomon. The two's personality had merged together, he was still Solomon but he was also himself.

If Bao Bao saw this scene he would've rolled his eyes. Of course it'll be uncomfortable being stared at like you're a piece of tissue stuck under someone's shoe. No one told you to get close to his baby and his son-in-law's wife... ╰('◔ω◔ ')╯ Unfortunately, Bao Bao had been sent away to look after the seal. Because he wasn't technically apart of this world, whoever the culprit was wouldn't be able to sense him.

Abel had forgotten to put on a tie and Uriel caught onto it, he reached over and carefully tied on the tie. When he turned back, he saw Adriel holding his untied tie in his hand. Uriel couldn't help but find it funny. He had just seen Adriel put on his tie, so... Why is it off now?

Adriel's face was serious as he said, "Put it on me too."

Uriel paused for a couple of seconds and stared at the tie. He then grabbed it and casually tied on the tie for Adriel. Because he was a couple notches smaller then Adriel in this form, he had to slightly lift his head.

Recalling yesterday night, Adriel couldn't hold himself back after seeing this person so close. Looking at those lips and remembering it's softness and taste, it was just all too tantalizing for him to hold back. Just as Uriel finished, Adriel gave him a quick peck on the lips and licked it before straightening his posture again.

Uriel, "..."

Abel's jaw dropped, "..."

He took a step back and stared at the content Adriel, who gave him a satisfied smile.

After getting ready, Adriel dragged Uriel out and Abel held onto the sleeve of Uriel. A train of three people went to their class. As they sat down, someone no one could recognize came into the room. She had a slim figure with honey brown hair and two almond eyes. She looked like a little doll. Standing before the class with the teacher, she introduced herself, "Hello, my names Ann Servet. It's a pleasure to meet you."

She gazed across the room and her eyes landed on Adriel and Abel. Her smiled scared Abel as there seemed to be a lurking darkness beneath it. He could only tell... because he had seen it too many time with Cain. It sent shivers down his spine and made his scalp numb.

Adriel felt annoyed being stared at as if he was an exotic zoo animal. He gave a small 'che' under his breath and turned his gaze back into Uriel. He couldn't careless about anyone but this person here and.... Sitri. Anyone else could go fly their kites somewhere else, otherwise he'll burn them down.

The moment he saw her, Uriel knew who she was. He could sense the angelic leftover traces of a seraphim on her body. A slight turbulence of unprecedented feelings rippled in Uriel's eyes, it was Mikael's beloved maiden, Jeanne D'Arc. She was a heroine during the Hundred Years' War¹ during the Lancastrian phase². During that time, Mikael had spoken to her through the visions he gave her. He had instructed her to help Charles VII recover France from the English's control. She was sent on a relief mission and was apart of the 'siege of Orleans'³, after this even it boosted the morale and helped make way for the French victory.

What occurred later was quite saddening, she was handed over to the pro-English bishop and put on trial. Not only was she pinned with a variety of charges, but she was denounced and shunned upon. Being found guilty, she was put at the stake to be burned. Seeing such a deplorable thing happen to the one he found to be interesting, Mikael asked their father to bestow to her the gift of being a seal.

After introducing herself, Ann made her way to the empty seat right besides Adriel. She turned her head and gave him a smile, "It's nice to meet you, please take care of me."

Adriel ignored her but her behavior didn't change. She remained polite and unaffected by his coldness. Throughout the day, she would try sporadically to talk to Adriel and Abel as she wanted to be acquainted with the two, she tried to continually talk with Adriel and Abel. At the end of the day, Ann had only learned their names. When they stood up, she also did the same, "Ah, wait a second."

Uriel raised his eyebrow and observed her, none of her thoughts were malicious or held any dark thoughts. He had a weird feeling that he needed to investigate and keep a close eye on her. He didn't understand why she would approach the two of them. Seeing that he had some questions for Mikael, Uriel signaled his apostles and left to contact Mikael.

Seeing Uriel leave, Adriel glared at her for driving Uriel away and decided returned to the dorm. His army was going to have another 'training' session tonight. The demons under Adriel's command suddenly shivered and looked around. Why did they have a ominous feeling that they were going to die tonight? It shouldn't be though... Didn't the one he want return? Maybe they were just over thinking things. Yeah, they probably were. They tried to convince themselves that they were just imagining things.

Meanwhile, Beleth who had witnessed the whole thing was preparing to run away. He wished his underlings well. Hopefully when he came back, they would still be alive and well. He slipped away and left behind a doppelganger shadow to keep an eye out for Adriel. If there was any danger, he would be notified asap.

As Adriel was leaving, Abel looked around nervously and also turned to leave. He definetly did not want to be here with this creepy person, her attitude was too peculiar and it raised the alarms in his head to stay clear of her. Just then, Ann's voice sounded, "Abel, hold on a second."

Abel turned to her and eyed her suspiciously, "...W-What do you want?"

Ann pouted, "Ah, I'm not going to do anything to you! I just wanted to make some new friends."

Abel shook his head as if his life depended on it, "No, no, no. I'm good."

After saying that, he quickly shot out of the room. Only his after image could be seen. Ann was left all alone in the room. As soon as they were all gone, the light in her eyes changed to something indistinguishable and a smirk appeared on her lips.

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¹Hundred Years' War: Conflicts that came as a result from the rulers of England tried to rule over France.

²Lancastrian phase : Time period from 1415 to 1453, Reign of King Henry V of England.

³siege of Orleans: First major victory for the French against the English men.