It had been a matter of days ever since the young ravenette had witnessed her own life threatening experience. Days of laying there, planning everything out in the smallest details possible. She have calmed down about the truth about her father, but she wasn't willing for it to be a forgive and forget moment.

She was going to give him what's coming to him…

Of every hour, she continually began to grow stronger and stronger, her body soon feeling light as a feather in terms of moving around. Even the burn marks from Gilthunder saving her had quickly healed up. Then again, the most likely conclusion for that was the remaining demon blood that laid inside her in dormant. It felt like forever since she had seen the outside world, but just a little longer left. Kaya would have to just wait patiently until the moment arrived.

And soon enough it did…

Dawn broke out earlier than usual, the sun slowly arising up within the outstretch of the horizons. It was a beautiful, breath-taking sight that not much people took into consideration but it had always been one of Kaya's favorite things to witness although with recovering so often nowadays and the late nights up, she couldn't even remember the last time she watched the sunrise.

If only she had someone to do it with her…

An exhausted sigh left her lips at the thought. She was planning on leaving the others for the time being in order to search for her father. After what had happened, she couldn't allow herself to stay and be a burden to them any more, especially to Ban who, for some reason, she was going to miss the most.

From his playful teasing attitude, to the fact that he was always there for when she needed to say something from her mind, he was undoubtedly always there.

But this would be her final good bye…

With climbing down from the rooftop of the Boar Hat, along with a new set of clothing on her back, she had decided to finally venture off before the others would wake up to find out that she was gone, as emphasized by a note that she had left.

Dearest friends,

I am grateful for your kindness over the last couple of months, even if some were more accepting far quicker than others. (I'm not judging.)

But I would like to take the time to say thank you for everything. I will never truly forget any of the fantastic memories I've made with you guys. However, this is where we have to part ways. I need some time to think everything through alone, as well as deal with personal issues that have risen over the last few days.

Please don't take this personally, it's not you. But I believe it's time for us to say our good byes for now…

Until then,

Kaya.

She hoped that none of them would take this to heart. She didn't want to leave them behind, but it was for the best. She was a lone fighter after all, emphasis on 'lone'. Perhaps some other day when they meet up again, she will be ready to join in on there crazy adventures that would seem far fetched to any normal human being.

"Bye guys..." She muttered under her breath as she began to walk away from the place where she had been staying for some time now.

However, something had caused her to stop.

Or someone…

She turned her head to see that it was Ban, who had his left hand on her shoulder, his right hand holding up the note that she had written.

Shoot, she must've stirred him from his sleep when she woke up…

Without saying anything, she turned her head around so that she wasn't looking at him, so that he wouldn't see the glint of sadness that had just perked up on her eyes the moment that she seen the disappointment in his expression.

"Why?" Ban asked softly, lowering the note and releasing his grip on the female. He trusted her that she wasn't going to bail on him without answering his questions.

Of course, she didn't.

"As the note says… I just need some time alone to think..."

"You're going after him, aren't you?"

Kaya didn't respond at all to his question. He was right, but she didn't want to admit it. This gave Ban the impression that he was correct. With quickly realizing so, he sighed and wrapped his long, muscular arms around her, pulling her into a gentle embrace. He rested his chin on the top of her head.

"I told you we were going to help you… You don't have to do this by yourself, you know..."

Kaya replied back. "But I have to… Besides, after what had just happened, I don't want to keep putting you guys into trouble..."

Ban laughed softly at her comment. "Trouble? We face that every day without actually realizing. That's what makes our lives so interesting. Sure, it may end in a lot of blood, but we always come out on top and that's the same with you. We are not going to let you die..."

His reasoning was correct. Ever since they were made out to be criminals, they had always faced danger in every direction they took. They faced the same lifestyle that she was used to, the only difference being is that they had each others backs…

"Either way, I need to do this on my own..." She simply said, pulling his arms away coldly before beginning to walk off.

"And what happens if I try to come along?"

Kaya stopped in her tracks, turning round to face him with a softened, warm gaze, very unlike her gesture a few seconds ago. "I would simply tell you no and to go back with the others..."

A smirk eased on his face within the moment, an idea popping up in his head that would sure make her change her mind.

"That's a pity..." Ban Began. She couldn't tell what he was thinking and from the fact that he was unpredictable at best, that made the entire situation worse on a whole new level. He slowly began to circle her.

"… If you won't let me come along with you, then that means that I will have to convince you to stay..."

With stopping in front of her, he took her back into his arms gently, yet tight enough so that she wouldn't be able to escape and leaned his face down to hers.

"...By stealing your heart..."

Then he kissed her…

Their lips met in a loving and passionate way, one that shocked Kaya in every ounce of her being. Her eyes widened, her cheeks flushed the color red, deep as the colour of Bans clothing attire.

As much as Kaya wanted to struggle, she couldn't. Her body felt weak like jelly, an electric shock running down her spine that made her entire body tremble with anticipation.

What was this feeling?

The kiss had lasted long enough for it to feel like a lifetime, the two stuck in their own little world for just that minute.

However, it didn't last…

Ban pulled back from the kiss, his eyes slowly opening, wondering what type of expression would be on her face. Good, it wasn't disgust, but rather, she was completely flustered and unable to speak. He grinned widely. "So..."

Before he could get the chance to say another word, a fist was launched at him, causing the male to let go of his grip on the female and stumble to the side a little.

Kaya stood there, her hands trembling whilst she held clasped her hands together against the lower half of her face, as if she was in panic.

"Oh my gosh… Ban I am so sorry. It was on instinct. I couldn't control myself… And with the demon blood, I don't even know my own strengths."

But Ban was…

Laughing?

This alone confused the girl. Even though that she was sure that he would be okay, especially with witnessing him being stabbed right before her eyes previously, she didn't expecting him to be laughing after getting punched by someone he just kissed.

Ban rubbed his cheek which was slightly grazed, a cheerful grin spreading across her lips.

"You know, I was always afraid with getting rough with you since you were just a normal human… But now that I know that you can put up that good of a fight..." He said, stopping there to allow his actions to do the talking.

He lunged at the girl, pushing her to the ground with him being on top, proceeding to roll around for a bit until stopping. This time, she was on top of him, his arms wrapped around her waist just to make sure that she could follow along.

"You know, I've always liked you… You've always have that cute expression when I teased you… Even now with your marks, it just shows that you are one of us… With realizing that, I loved you even more than previously..." Ban admitted with a playful expression, wiping the strands of hair away from the girls face to gaze into her beautiful, dazzling eyes, even if one looked like that it was bloodshot.

Kaya couldn't help but smile humorously at his comment, lightly prodding at his forehead briefly.

"You are such an idiot… But I guess I have to admit that I like you for that… You've been the only person in so long that have made me laugh… And the only person to make me feel this way..."

With every other word, her face continuously reddened, her shy, feminine side finally revealed. Never did she expect that to happen any time soon…

With a grin of satisfaction that his feelings were mutual with her, he kissed her forehead once, their faces so close to the point where their noses was just touching, their hot steaming breath felt against each other. With so, he perked up once question…

"So, with that over and done with, are you still going to leave?"

Of course, she didn't anticipate any of this happening. He was definitely right in saying that it would convince her, but at what cost. She had a choice: either go and hunt down her father, or stay with her new found lover and family…

By that point, her mind was already made up…

She rested her head against his shoulder, curling her head into the crevice of his neck.

"I guess I could stay for a little longer..." She said, hinting her choice to remain…

That alone was enough to suffice the male, a loving smile edging on his face whilst he ran his fingers through her smooth hair.

"Good..."

And with so, the two unexpectedly became a couple.

Little did they know though was that they other Sins were watching the entire thing in secret without them knowing…

… At least for now...