Log; Complete

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When; After the curse on the 30th.
Rating; PG
Characters; Sakura Mizrahi [mizrahigirl], Rubedo [red_dragon_666]
Summary; Rubedo tries to figure out what is bothering Sakura.
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Sakura stood near the window of the apartment, staring outside. She realized she'd been standing there for quite some time, and looked down at her hands.

A bowl.

Oh. Right. She had been on her way to the kitchen. She walked into the kitchen and set the bowl in the sink, turning on the faucet and running water in the bowl. The bowl overflowed with water for half a minute before she caught on, and finally turned the faucet off. The brunette stood there, in front of the sink, staring at the bowl full of water, eyes unfocused on the task at hand.

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“He….”

And suddenly it was too much for the girl. The one thing that specifically had been forbidden, the one threat, hanging over her, and all of the words ringing in her ears-

You hurt him by existing

Stay away from him

You hurt him more than anyone

He's out of his mind because of you.

I've heard him say it.

if you tell him I told you any of this, you'll regret it

You don't exist

You're a lost soul, little mirage

And her knees gave way and Sakura collapsed to the floor. She put her hands down on the floor and tried to steady her breathing away from the choking gulps she was getting. Her brown hair covered her face, and she stared at the wet spots left on the floor by the water from her fingers.

“He…said that…I…I shouldn’t…I shouldn’t be here…that I hurt you…by being here…”

Pleadingly, she looked up at Rubedo. “He…said…if I told you…he’d…I’d regret it…that’s why…that’s why I haven’t said anything…I thought I could figure out what to do…”

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He was so stunned by her collapse that at first he just stood there staring down at her as she fell to her knees. He blinked, eyes wide, while he listened.

The fury. There it was again.

He was unable to suppress a light growl, but then shook it off and quickly dropped down in front of Sakura, gathering up her hands in his. "Sakura! There's nothing TO do. Not for you, anyway. You've been fine doing things the way you are... Except I think you should maybe make more friends, because here at least you're allowed to interact with others. But... You don't hurt me. I'm really glad I'm able to be with you again, Sakura."

Rubedo squeezed her hands. "Don't... Don't ever listen to him. This was that day he knocked me out, right? I won't let him in ever again. In fact, I..."

I'm going to kill him!

No, he didn't finish that sentence. Knowing how much Sakura hated it when he got violent, especially with his own brother probably, it would be best not to tell her. But there was no way he was letting this one go. And here Albedo had insisted that he would do no harm to her, when he'd obviously nearly destroyed her emotionally.

"...I...just... Don't ever listen to him again."

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Rubedo's hands were steadying- Sakura wanted so much to just stay there, let herself be comforted, but there they were again, the words, the demon in her ear, making her doubt...


He could destroy himself

He's holding on to old ghosts

Because of you

You're dead

Sakura's shoulders slumped and she let her hair cover her face so Rubedo couldn't see her expression. What little will she had to resist the urge to cry and breathe properly was fading. It was barely a relief to get the words out, since you'll regret it, you'll regret it, you'll regret it hammered itself through her head.

"He...he said...that I'm the reason you're staying...that...that I'm holding you back..."

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Rubedo was startled again, and then he was quick to avert his eyes. "That... That's not true! I mean..."

Wasn't it? That was the hard part. Hunching his shoulders a bit, the U.R.T.V. bit down on his lower lip for a moment, then shook his head vigorously and lifted her hands, standing and trying to guide her up with him.

"It's not like I can just walk out! I'm stuck here like everyone else! And plus, if this place is really linked to the destruction of all worlds, you really think I can just walk away from that? I can't leave until I can make sure that doesn't happen. Maybe it will stop what's going on back home."

Gently releasing her hands, he turned around, eyeing the bedroom. His pistols were still in his closet... "I've told you before that Albedo has gotten much worse since you knew him before. He's not someone you should be listening to. I... I'm going to go...talk to him."

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Sakura let herself be pulled up to her feet, head still bowed.

"Rubedo..." Her hands dropped limply to her sides as he let go of them.

She looked through her hair at him. The weight of Albedo's words in her mind had lessened slightly. Rubedo's hesitation had given more weight to the words, but he'd seemed so resolved when saying it wasn't true...she wanted to believe him...

You'll regret it

"...I...wasn't supposed to tell you...He'll be angry with me..."

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"ANGRY with you?! He has no reason to be angry! Sakura, he messed with your head and then threatened you! You have no reason to be afraid of anything! Not with me around."

Shaking his head, he walked towards their bedroom, moving past the bedrooms and opening up his closet. "Sakura, I'm going out. Right now though, you shouldn't be alone. Will you be okay if I drop you off with MOMO and the old man for a few hours?"

Snap,, and the holsters clicked to the back of his belt. He was resolved. Right now, his anger was more powerful than his concern.

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Sakura looked up. Rubedo was waiting for her answer, looking determined, and she was just standing there.

She couldn't take it. She ran across the room and flung her arms around him. "Be careful!"

"I..." Sakura buried her face in his shoulder. "I'll be fine here...I'd rather... be here when you get back..."

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His emotions were just going topsy turvy now, from concern to anger to happy...

Well... Happy he had someone to come home to. But, still...

"Okay, but I'm still going to ask one of them to come over and keep you company while I'm out."

For a moment, he offered a small smile and wrapped his arms around her in a tight hug. But he didn't let it last for too long... After a couple minutes, he gently pushed her back, winked at her, then headed out of the room and towards the door. "I shouldn't be too long."

Grabbing his coat off the hanger, Rubedo swept it around to easily slip his arms through the sleeves, then stepped out, a glitter in his eyes as the door clicked shut.

Bastard... I'll make you pay.