It's been some time since I've begun my Information Gathering... What wonders I've seen from John. Following his life from the age of 4 to 13, I've noticed one important detail! That pest, Laura. She is far too close to MY John! As children playing, it's one thing! I can even forgive them playing house as the smell of a maiden emits from her as she tries to accentuate her good points as a wife in an effort to win his favor. I can forgive this, since John does not pay any attention to it, only thinking about what his mother is making for dinner later. But I will remember the crimes of this child if I ever meet her again!

  / Click!/

  Ah yes... This is the 20th memory I've entered. I've learned to read his thoughts with help from our connection. Such an innocent boy. But it is that innocence that causes such problems for me. Simply put, every time Laura fails and her mood sours, he says just the right thing to make her keep dancing in his hand! I'd think he was a playboy if not for me reading his mind. He simply is that innocent! I can't allow that pest to have him! Something so sweet... So Kind... She wouldn't appreciate him like I would!

  / Click!/

  Now I'm in the 25th memory of John. Ah the warmth is stronger here. He's sitting in his new room in his foster family's house, studying with a book in front of him on the desk he's sat at. What a diligent boy! It appears to be a stressful time for him as he attempts to ready himself for a High School Entrance Exam. Even after the nightmare he had been through, he is still so grateful for what he has and wishes to return the kindness of his new mother and father with his own. This scene would be perfect... Except for her! As John studies on his desk, she is right there, studying on his bed! How envio-... I mean, how dare she do such a thing! and all the while, taking peeks and glances at his studious figure. How do I know you might ask? Why it is because I am on the opposite side doing the same thing. But it's fine for me! Because he is Mine!

  / Click!/

  The 30th memory... He has been accepted into the hardest school in his city and that pest Laura was accepted as well! They're celebrating together... As a family, but the parent's forgot a cake and had to leave to get it. Now these 2 sit together, side by side on the couch. My mana starts to leak because of all the killing intent I'm harboring, but they don't notice me.

  "John, we're gonna be High schoolers now! Going to the same school even! Don't you think that's great!?"

  Laura said that after taking 5 minutes to work up the courage, between the sideways glances she would make at My Love before speaking that is. She obviously wants to gauge his feelings towards being together at school with her. This thieving cat!

  " Yeah, you worked so hard Laura! I'm really glad we'll be going together. It's still so hard to believe 5 months ago you came to me with your C- report card and asked me to help you get into North High!"

  Again, pure as fresh fallen snow... Not knowing the true reason she wanted to go to the same High School. My Love answers with his honest feelings. Laura's face heats up as she begins to reach for something in her pocket. She begins the next step of her masterplan. Truly a heinous vixen!

  " So... About that. I'm really grateful for all the tutoring you've given me, so I was thinking this Saturday we could go see..."

  / CLICK! THUMP! THUMP!/

  As she almost finished her question, her parents barged back in with loud rumblings as the man enters with a giant box with what looks like the cake in it. I've never been so grateful for sweets in my life! John gets up to help and Laura mutters to herself.

  " So close!"

  While she toils away in failure, My reaction in contrast is full of mirth! All is safe again! Bless that cake! But what is this? My Love is disappointed? And feels regret over how it played out. it seems he knew what she was going to say. But what is this guilt? I look at My Love and see it, he's staring at the girl's parents.

  * Pressure.*

  I start to feel a little pressure in my chest as the memory melts away. What could that be? He does have a fondness for her, but has that turned to Love?

  " NO!"

  I shout out my refusal as I the thought enters my mind... I won't allow that to happen! He's MINE! I quickly enter the next memory. I need more information... I won't let her beat me! Never!

  / CLICK!/

  The 40th memory... Its late fall, school has started. The memory picks up in a grass field. John is watching a girl with dark-brown hair and eyes that matched. She was in the middle of drilling her sprinting form. I haven't seen too many Humans before, but the girl seems lively, she had a slight tan, a lean but muscular build. However, she had fat in all the right places. Her chest and butt wiggled with every running step she took. Though with a slight glance down, I could see that I have her beaten in every area. I've heard that some gentlemen may not like women with some muscle, but looking at the way John looks at her, let along the way I made him feel back before when I hugged him, I can see that it won't be a problem in the future... For me that is! However, for the moment, John looks on in awe at her. Because the girl is working so hard. The girl falls awkwardly and lands on her foot, her ankle begins to swell.

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  * Worry.*

  My Love approaches her. Worry growing in his heart that she might be injured.

  " Hey are you ok?"

  " I'm fine. Ouch!"

  My Love checks on her, the stubborn but lucky girl tries to walk but collapses. It seems her right foot couldn't hold her up.

  " Let me help you to the nurse's office. Just use my shoulder!"

  The girl looks at him suspiciously, but agrees without much argument. As they walk, My Love brings up small talk to help keep the girls mind off of the pain. It seems to be effective as well. The girl however, continues to take sneaking glances at his face. Don't tell me... By the time they make it to the nurse's office, the girl's face is red. Not with pain, but with infatuation. It was as I feared... She's in Love with MY JOHN! How would I know you ask? Simple! Laura had the same look multiple times during my journey. The nurse wasn't in, so John was asked to bandage her leg. This pest using her misfortune to her advantage! I need to be careful of others like her. She introduces herself as Ashley. She speaks to My Love casually. Trying to make him relax! And it's working, he is attracted to her! I can feel it! Another pest around My Love to watch out for! I could pull my hair out at this development! As I finish my thought, the scenery quickly fades. Unlike last time, I hear John's voice.

  " That feeling is strange... I guess I should follow it and be ready for a fight. I have to save Princess Sarah for Warrick and Aqua."

  Ah! I see... My Parents brought him here from his world to save me. Considering how long I've been in that dark void, I must have been Cursed or given some other Rare Affliction. And seeing how long I've been here, he must be a Paladin! A Saint Lord wouldn't give me so much time to play around in here. They're far too Skilled with Healing Magic... I must hurry with the time I have left though, to see as much as I can. Before he finds whatever it is he's looking for. I need more information. I enter another door on the right side this time.

  / Click!/

  A Library. The smell of old books all around. I find My Love in an aisle. He's dressed heavily. It must be winter for him, but he looks the same as the last memory. This must only be a few weeks after that. He seems to be looking for a book. His eyes follow a brown-haired girl with light-blue eyes as she goes through the aisles, she must be looking for a book as well. She finds it as My Love went back to looking for his book. After leaving the aisle, he notices the girl trying to reach for a book on the top shelf. She's straining herself. My Love has seen enough so he moves to help.

  / CREAK! SNAP!/

  He was too late! The shelf the girl was climbing on began to tilt to her side! It then began to fall towards her! My Love reaches the shelf in time and helps balance it. Though there is a bit of misfortune.

  / Thump!/

  A book falls and hits his face. There's a red mark on it now.

  " I... I'm so sorry!"

  " Don't worry, it's fine... Are you okay?"

  " Uhm... Yes... Because of you..."

  " That's good... Say, what book are you looking for? Maybe we can find it together?"

  The girl begins to apologize to My Love. He accepts and asks what book she was looking for.

  She responds and after a few minutes, he grabs the book for her from a shelf further down from where they were. They introduce themselves... Jaimie is her name. Another pest! I can tell from the look on her face! And My Love provides the final push as he begins to recount how much he enjoyed the book she took out. My Love feels attracted to this one as well. The memory fades. I stand alone in the hallway. I'll think through more things later, for now I need as much information about My Love as possible, so I head into a door on the left this time.

  / Click!/

  My Love is dressed heavily. the red mark on his forehead is still present. This must only be a few days after the library incident... A blonde-haired girl with brown eyes is practicing a dance routine alone. Thankfully, it's not that pest Laura. She's in a grass field while My Love is walking by. The sun is setting. My Love stops walking as he notices a stumbling man making his way towards the girl. My Love watches, feeling concerned, but not sure if he should help. The man grabs the girl from behind.

  " AAAHHHHH!"

  As soon as the girl screamed, My Love took off running towards the two. He wraps his arms around the man's neck and squeezes. The man lets go of the girl and starts fighting My Love's hands. The girl runs off, the man breaks away from My Love. They begin to fight. Not much happens as the girl returns with adults who tackle the man to the ground. It seems that they were on their way as they heard the scream, but My Love was closer.

  " Get moving, you creep!"

  " ERRR!"

  After the adults take the man away, the girl approaches My Love.

  " Hey you're John, right?"

  " Yeah. Have we met before?"

  " Nope! But I know Laura! She's just like me, a member of the Cheer Squad!"

  Their conversation begins. I can already see where this is going...

  " I see. I'm glad I could help you."

  " Thanks for that! I was so scared! You really felt like a Knight in shining armor at that moment! Oh, my name is Lucy by the way."

  " Well, it's nice to meet you, Lucy! I'm glad I got there fast enough before anything happened."

  The look of relief on My Love's face captivates both me and her. And I see she starts to initiate a plot... ANOTHER PEST!!! WHY!?

  " Well since you saved me, I guess I owe you one! do you have any ideas?"

  * Warm...*

  My Love is also attracted to this one. I don't even need our connection. I can see it in his eyes. however, that warmth is still in my chest so I can already see where this is going.

  " Well, if you want to repay me... Just be a good friend to Laura!"

  And like that I can see the blossoming of another Love. So that makes it 4 others by my count, how sinful he is! The scene melts away and I'm back in the hallway. Oh, My Love, how I plan to punish you for playing with Maiden's Hearts so easily! But don't worry, I'll forgive you as long as you promise only to play with my heart from now on!