Deep Secrets [Closed]

It had been way too long since Yua felt comfortable around someone. Years of evasion and loneliness faded away and felt like a distant memory now. She had a new friend, one that was quickly becoming important to her. Yua did her best to help around Kei's house and kept things clean. She cooked when needed and always listened to anything Kei told her. Yua learned that she loved hearing about Kei's day. During the night, when they slept, Yua tried keeping her distance, but every morning found her arms wrapped around Kei or her body snuggled close in some way. Today was no different.

Yua woke up to a kind and welcomed voice. Her eyes fluttered open and she rolled over, stretched, and yawned. "Yeah? Good morning." she said in a low tone, barely able to comprehend as she woke up, "You waking up before me? That's new." Yua pushed herself into sitting up and curled her knees to her chest as she watched Kei walk over to the kitchen. She didn't want to get out of bed yet, she preferred enjoying a rather enticing view, but Kei motioned for her to come over. She went and sat down across from Kei and listened. She had no qualms against what Kei said. "I trust anyone you do, so it's fine." she explained with a nod and a smile, "If we need help, then we need help. Maybe they can get farther than you or I. Am I gonna get to meet this person? I'd like to get out of the apartment... please?"

Yua did her best to remember the story Kei told her to say. She was just an errand girl, got it! She nodded and pulled the white band from the top of her hair. She'd use it to pull her hair back once they were ready to go. She accepted the coffee and took a nice drink of it. She sighed as she relaxed and listened to Kei's explanation. "Lilith Antonovich... Uh... I think she was a Captain when I was originally a member. White hair, red eyes... Always wearing purple? Also a little insane in battle if I remember right. She should have been in the Eleventh, but for whatever reason chose otherwise..."

So it was Lilith who Yua was going to meet again today. Lilith shouldn't recognize her, so that was fine. "I'm glad that there is someone else you can trust with personal things. I mean, it would have been cool if I was the only one, but since I sort of just got into your life, the fact that there was already someone is good." Yua said with a small blush, fiddling with the coffee cup as she took another sip. It took everything she had to not spit take the coffee when Kei asked about showering together. Yua's mind quickly collected a valid reason to decline this, though part of her wanted it a bit.

"W-Well, it's not exactly the biggest shower a-and if you want to move quickly, maneuvering around each other would make it more difficult... I th-think it'd be best if we showered separately." Yua said with a deep blush and a small smile. There was a hint of regret in her tone, but she would stand firm.

Yua blushed. She hoped Kei wouldn't call her out on that again. It was an embarrassing moment for the both of them, especially since Yua got caught. If she hadn't gotten caught, it might have been much easier to deal with and could have been a dirty little secret, but no. She was caught. Yua was relieved when Kei agreed with her and decided to shower first. "Alright." Yua nodded. Kei removed her robe and stood up. Yua was stuck on duh while staring at her nude form. "Uh... N-No. I'm fine, thank you." Yua said and then forced herself to look away, actually being successful with it for once.

Once Kei was out, Yua took her turn and showered. She came out without a robe on, but her hair was already up in a nicely done ponytail, though still a little wet. She dressed herself and then the two were off. Yua followed Kei to Lilith and stayed silent while the two first talked. Lilith was relaxing in the morning breeze. She had her eyes closed and just enjoyed the feeling of cool air on her skin until she heard someone speak to her. She looked down to Kei and smiled, "Huh... Hello Kei. How've you been?" Lilith jumped down as Yua was introduced and shook the girl's hand. "Between us, huh? I can do that." While this interaction went on, Yua became nervous. It had been too long since Yua was in the presence of someone like Lilith. And if Lilith recognized, Yua feared being arrested.

And Lilith's demeanor changed dramatically. She listened hard while staring at Yua most of the time. "So you know what it was?" Lilith asked and Yua nodded, but looked uncertain. "W-Well, not entirely. I saw documents on a poison with the same description on the twelfth Division's computers. Everything that I heard about what harmed the Captain Commander was in that file. A-And if it's exactly like I think it is, that means that poison... it was made here. And it also means that our own Twelfth is hiding the truth from the rest." Yua explained as clearly as she could and Lilith began to pace.

"I could break into the Twelfth easily." she said with a casual shrug, "But that could also implicate me in something and I'm unsure whether I'm willing to risk that on the word of a girl that isn't telling me the entire truth." Lilith glared down at Yua, who immediately hid behind Kei. "If you want my help, I suggest you tell me the entire situation. Kei..." Lilith shifted her gaze to Kei, "You are usually not this vague with me, especially on matters as important as this. I agreed to keep this between you and I, but I will not tolerate being lied to or mislead. What is it that you and this one are hiding?" "It's not her fault, I promise!" Yua spoke up and then looked nervously to Kei before looking to the ground.

That shift in Kei's demeanor caused Yua to panic just as much. She knew Yua was a little shy at times, but to show that much fear was shocking for Yua to see. It actually made Yua feel quite a bit more protective. She stood her ground with Kei, stepping up beside her as Kei spoke with her own determination. "And since I'm not lying, when those records are found and you see them, I know I can clear my name and help find whoever did this to the Commander." Yua added, her heart racing.

Lilith's demeanor softened and she sighed. She did not like that look of fear that Kei had. "Kei... Yua... Thank you. Do not lie to me or withhold information. That's all I wanted." Lilith sighed and crossed her arms, staring toward the floor while deep in thought, but it wasn't about the current discussion. It was more about this new young lady being this close to Kei. Lilith liked that. With a small smile, Lilith nodded and pat both of them on the head. "I'll get those records for you, don't worry."

"That was so scary!" Yua covered her face and did her best not to cry. She thought she was able to get in so much trouble, but Kei was right about Lilith. She sighed and raised her head, only a few tears in her eyes, but they weren't enough to fall. "Thank you so much! Once this is done..." and then Yua began to actually cry and wipe her eyes, "I should be able to finally come home..."

Lilith just waved it off. She knew she could be scary. If this scared Kei, seeing Lilith in battle was probably something that should be avoided. However, Lilith was more interested in the scene that was playing out before her. Yua stopped crying and looked curiously to Kei. Kei was stuttering and both Lilith and Kei thought it was cute, but in different ways. Yua's eyes brightened when Kei asked her to move in. She began running in place in her excitement and once Kei was done explaining, Yua threw herself at her with open arms and embraced Kei tightly. "Yes! A million times, yes! That's perfect!"

"Haha... Well, I'm glad you two are getting along so well." Lilith stepped forward and gave them both a hug that usually came from a Mother. She nuzzled her cheek against both of their heads and ruffled their hair a bit. When she hugged Kei, she whispered, "I'm so glad you've got a new friend..." and hugged just a bit tighter. "I'm going to go check this out and see what files I can get for the both of you. I have a contact or two in the Twelfth, so I can likely ask them to do a little digging on any hidden documents regarding poisons..." Lilith explained and was ready to walk off, "You two just be careful."

Lilith waved as she shunpo'd away. Yua waved back even though Lilith was already gone and then looked to Kei. "Well, that was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I'm glad she was willing to help us. How long do you think it will take her to find the documents?" Yua said and then tilted her head, "One question though... How come you were so scared of her? She's the one person that you really really trust, so I don't think you have to worry about anything. She reminds me of a Mom too."