Changing points of view

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<Leon>

This was the last spot Shina had been seen. Or so the garbage had claimed before he took his last breath. He'd been following her, wanting to have some fun, but the appearance of another had caused him to turn away. The description he had been able to give me of the pest who had taken my beloved away was vague, but still better than nothing.

It was enough to give me hope.

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<Shina>

I woke up to soft lights filling the room, a dull ache in my hands. I turned my head slowly when I heard the door open.

"Ah! You are awake, Love! What a pleasant surprise for me. I had been growing concerned that you would sleep forever. Not that I would mind seeing your cute sleeping face every day, but I would rather miss your lovely voice if that happened. Besides, I'll get to see your sleeping face every day anyhow, now that you are mine!" The brown haired boy rambled happily as he carried a tray of food into the room, placing it carefully on the bedside table. "I'm hoping you are hungry. I'm afraid I may have made a bit more food than I had planned on!"

I nodded slowly, staring blankly into the boys soft brown eyes.

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<Leon>

Another piece of trash, another clue to where my beloved Shina had vanished to. The trail was taking me further and further from our home as I left a river of blood behind me.

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<Shina>

I felt hands pull my hair back gently as I leaned over the toilet, another meal emptied from my weak stomach.

"Perhaps the food was too heavy for you still. I'll bring up a bowl of soup as soon as we get you back in bed, Love." He gently washed my face with a cloth before lifting me into his arms, carrying me back to the bed and pulling the blankets up to my waist. "Rest, I'll return as quickly as I can."

He placed his lips against my forehead, ignoring the emptiness in my eyes as he left the room, closing the door quietly.

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<Leon>

I cursed as the trail went cold, both Shina and her kidnapper seeming to have vanished into thin air. All I could do now was continue searching the garbage in hopes of one of them having news of my beloved's whereabouts.

Someone was going to pay for this in blood. And it wouldn't be just me this time.

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<Shina>

I opened my mouth as he brought the spoon to my lips, my hands useless as they were still healing.

"I made sure it wouldn't be too hot for you, Love. I'm afraid until your stomach settles, it will be nothing but broth for you though." He reached up to brush the hair from my face, trailing his fingertips down my jaw.

My blank stare was his only answer as he continued to bring the spoon to my lips, tipping each spoonful of liquid into my mouth before waiting for me to swallow.

"If you can keep this down, perhaps we can try for a vegetable soup next time. Would you like that, Precious?" Emptying the bowl finally, he sat it back on the tray before leaning close to me.

Ignoring how quiet I was, he began humming softly as he slowly tucked the blankets around me.

"Perhaps you would enjoy it if I read you a story before bed. Yes, a story sounds lovely, don't you think My Dear?" He carefully got up, grabbing the tray and turning for the door.

"A story. I'd like that. Love." I heard the bowl shatter upon the floor as he heard my soft words.