Blue Rainy Night
"I know what you're thinking, Zack."
Rosie and Zack must help Helen so that the child is not trapped in her pain. Initially, Cherie comes to tell Zack about Helen and Felix. Then, Zack immediately offer to go to the forest to meet the interior tribe. They have a cure for Helen's illness. However, all of that is prevented by Rosie.
“We have no other way, Rosie. That's the only way to save Helen."
Rosie invites Zack to meet Bella, she is the oldest librarian in Marvierra. Rosie didn't suggest that Zack go to the outback tribe because she is worried that Zack would be slaughtered. After all, they are very scary and have a closed mind.
“Can you guarantee that you will succeed in rescuing Helen?”
"We never know until we try, Zack."
Zack goes to Felix's house with Rosie. He injected the child with a sedative first so that Helen would not act aggressively.
“Inject this medicine periodically every three hours. Don't approach her if she's being aggressive, okay? I set this room so that the air circulation is closed, she will act aggressively if exposed to sunlight. I also changed the scent of the room to lavender, a scent that could disguise the smell of human blood. Don't get too close to her before we get back."
“What should I do if she is hungry?” Felix asked again.
“It would be better if you don't bring her a food. Just inject this blue liquid, think of it as a supplement for her. Don't worry, it's not dangerous for Helen."
"Okay," said Felix.
"Then we'll go first."
Zack patts Felix on the shoulder. At that time he meet Cherie who came with Grim. The woman looks beautiful in a red dress. However, they only has a small interaction because Cherie is more worried about Helen's condition.
"Don't worry, we'll find a cure for her soon. You better keep Grim and Helen away. Helen does not like the smell of wolves and Grim didn't like the smell of Helen being sick either. Poor them."
Rosie stroked Grim's head and makes the wolf close his eyes enjoying Rosie's touch.
"Yeah, thanks for reminding me. You have to be careful and go home safely,” said Cherie.
"This case has been accepted by the government secretary and I have received a letter of assignment to resolve this problem with Zack," Rosie explaines to Cherie and Felix.
"Yes, I believe in you. Please my daughter, save her."
Cherie rubs Felix's shoulder which is shaking a little because he is feeling so frustrated with his current situation. Zack sees the interaction between Cherie and his ex-bofriend, he is a little jealous. However, he is not angry at Cherie. He understands.
"We're going first, take care of yourselves. Just keep reporting Helen's condition to us," said Zack.
"Sure!"
Rosie and Zack have found information about the medicine they need to find after looking through 100 old books. Bella and her partner Timmy also helped them for six hours to find the drug.
“You have to go to the eastern mountain to find the plants. The area is quite steep and there are lots of wolves there. It would be dangerous if you go there at night. Are you sure you can handle it?”
Zack nods his head.
“I know the area quite well because I used to hunt in that area. Don't worry, I'm pretty good at dodging wolves. We're going first, Bella. Thank you for your help."
"Yeah, come back safely, Zack and Rosie."
"Sure and thank you."
They go by horse to get to their destination faster. Zack circled the wolf pack's lair pretty well. Even so, they must still rest at night.
"Are you hungry? There are only deer and rabbits here," said Zack,
They keep lit bonfires to avoid insects and wild animals. Even though they don't use the fire to cook food. They are used to eating game raw. Ghouls are like that, aren't they?
“At least, I can relive old memories from when I used to hunt. Thanks the Food."
"Anytime," said Zack.
At that time the moon look very beautiful. Its light warms and dispels fear of the dark night. Rosie grimaces slightly as her chest ached. She pat her chest so he could breathe again. Zack who notices this immediately gives some medicine to Rosie.
"You should be resting at home. Your condition is still unstable, Ros.”
“I'm just worried about Helen's condition. Besides, it's too dangerous for you to go looking for the medicinal herbs alone. You're going to be desperate to go to an outback tribe that could threaten your own life, Zack. I won't let that happen to you. Inland tribes are very cruel. No matter how great a Ghoul is, she still won't be able to fight against the interior tribes, cough cough…”
Rosie coughes again and pats her aching chest.
"Gosh, Rosie. Just rest, catch your breath."
"Can you get me some water, river water?" Rosie asked.
"Wait here."
Zack fetched river water using the bottle he brought, then Rosie put in some herbs that she had brought from home. However, her hands are shaking so she had a hard time getting some of the plants in. Then, Zack helps her put the plant in, he even helps Rosie take the medicine.
"Are you cold? The fire isn't warm enough?"
“The side effects of the drug do give me chills, Zack. I'll be fine," Rosie said.
Her lips are almost blue from the cold.
“Sorry to bother you, Zack. I should have been a partner who help you not trouble you.”
"Shut up, what are you saying? Now, you just focus on your health.”
Zack handed Rosie his jacket and blanket. However, the woman is still cold. Zack seem hesitant to say his idea, but he wanted to say it anyway.
"Can I hug you, Rosie?"
"What?"
"Hey, don't get me wrong. I just want to share my body temperature with you. If you will, I will hug you tonight."
Rosie looks hesitant to accept the offer from Zack. Ghouls do have their own abilities. Rosie the historian who remembers things in her brain beyond the average capacity. As for Zack, he has the advantage of controlling fire, so he never feels cold wherever he is.
Zack does have a stream of fire in his body.
"Thanks then," said Rosie.
Zack also lay down beside Rosie, then she hug Zack's strong and muscular body. The warm temperature immediately felt on her skin as she hugs Zack's body. Zack can also feel the cold temperature from Rosie's body.
"You're freezing, Rosie."
“Yes, it seems so. Uh, you're so warm Zack," said Rosie.
That night they slept in each other's arms like lovers who are drunk on love.
Rosie's heart really pounds when Zack hug her tightly. It is the first time she'd seen Zack this close. His shoulders, chest, arms are so strong and strong. Rosie never once got a hug from Zack as a friend. They sometimes argue more often.
However, on this blue night when she feels pain in her body, when it is raining, Zack give her a warm hug that made the pain heal.
A hug that can make the pain disappear and can warm the body and heart.
"Am I in love with Zack???"