Sanji-
*Dries hair* Where are you goin' little bro?
Rion-
I stood up abrubtly and started searching the living room for my umbrella.
"It's none of your business one-chan. What I do with my life is none of your concern"
Sanji-
I walked over and ruffled his perfect hairdo, "Woe is me. My little bro won't let me meddle in his business. Shaddup twerp."
Rion-
I slapped her hand away, and caught a glimpse of my umbrella. I grabbed it and left the room saying, "One-chan, please I am asking you to leave me alone this one time," I stood in the doorway and looked at her, fixing my hair, "One-chan, stay." I commanded. I sighed as I left the manor and walked across the greens, one-chan was always the only one who could disobey my commands, which seems is the worst part of this power I had obtained. (SANJI DOES NOT KNOW OF THE POWER)
Sanji-
"You derp! I'm not some sort of dog!" I yelled as I grabbed my coat and ran after him. I saw the jet black horses trotting out into the road, pulling one of our best carriages.
As I ran, I felt the fresh breeze whipping my hair back. My feet easily rolled off the ground at each step as I steadily decreased the distance between me and the carriage. Soon, I was able to climb into the carriage and sit right next to him.
I stared at Rion with a mischievous grin in my face. "Don't think you can shake me off that easily."
Rion-
"I never thought I could Sanji." I looked at her and sighed. She always had to wear trousers and couldn't wear a dress like a normal lady. Not that I cared much about it. "But you do remind me much of a dog, chasing his master incessantly." I laughed, watching her outraged face. "You could have at least worn some shoes," I remarked leaning against the edge of the carriage looking at the vastness of all our land, "I'm not going to carry you to the doctor again if a rock gets stuck in your foot."
"Either way, if you wanted to know, I might as well tell you myself, we are visiting Miss---" I stopped and listened. There was the sound of a whistle and the faint sounds of dogs barking. I turned around, and lo and behold there is a pack of hunting wolves on our trail. I smiled a small private smile. "It seems like we will be leaving shortly Sebastian, continue after we have left maybe you can prove to be a distraction." Seeing his slightly frightened face, "It's alright Seb, they're only going to corner you."
I turned to my sister who was now grinning maniacally, "Ready to run?"
Sanji-
I felt the fire in my eyes burn up and my mouth twisted into a crooked smile.
"BWAHAHAHAHA!! I'm always ready!" I yelled as I took hold of Rion's hand, jumped off the carriage, and ran as if my life depended on it, dragging the weakling behind me.
"Stop saying stupid things! You know why I don't wear shoes!" I shouted to him.
...No answer...
Ugh...he's probably dying right now.
The edge of my lips slightly curled up.
Rion-
"Umm, one-chan, you do realize that I'm running right next to you. Do you secretly have a crush on me?" I laughed making fun of her, "No? Then let go of my hand? Thanks!" As soon as she had let go of my hand, I had stopped and turn into an aisle. Even though Sanji may be faster than me at running, I am a long shot better than her at hunting. I would never get caught in this situation. By dogs that is, even hunting dogs. And also, I would explore outside of the manor more than one-chan, because she would always constantly be racing against the stable boys, which she always won, and racing agaist the horses too. She would also be constantly reprimanded for these actions, and her unwillingness to wear "lady-like" clothes. I am actually fine with her doing whatever she wants, at home that is. I worry about her when she has to go out of the house for social meetings... That is when she comes of age.
I sprinted up of a heap of rotting chairs and tables, and jumped at the top of the pile to reach the window sill. I pulled myself up, and was sitting on the sill when----
???- (tay's unknown name for now)
I gasped. It was actually him. Right. There. In front of me. On the window sill. Looking as elegant as ever. I smiled and lightly tapped him on the shoulder.
Sanji-
I stared as Rion sprinted and jumped till he finally reached the window sill.
What do I do now? *Sigh* Why can't we just enter this manor?
I turned away and walked into the building.
Oh wait...I don't even know who we are visiting! Should I turn back for Rion?
Even as I asked that question, I still walked down the great hallway alone. On either side, there were beautiful..and expensive..artwork lined up, from paintings to marble statues.
Hmphf. They sure do like to show off riches.
Quietly, I walked down the hallway.
What do I do now? I re-asked myself as I stared at the huge doors that loomed before me.
I reached for handles. The coolness tingled throughout my arms and spread throughout my body as I gave a slight push and the doors opened before me.
Gingerly, I walked inside when a calm but icy voice cut through the silence.
???- (shruti's unknown name for now)
I waited patiently. My hands were folded on my lap and my posture as straight as it could get. I stared at the table in front of me, my soft breathing making the only noise in the room.
With the corner of my eye, I saw the doors open quietly and someone walked inside.
Short hair, slender body, respectable clothing, but no shoes.
I finally looked up at her. "What do you want?"
Rion-
I bent my head backwards only to have it bumped against the window glass. Pretty sure that I had felt a tap on my shoulder. As there was no space on the window sill and no one could have snuck up on me that easily, I attempted to turn and look into the darkened room, when suddenly a boy ran up to it and startled me. I started laughing. Apparently he was also a power user.
"Hey! You! could you come out for a moment? I want you to show me that trick again!" I attempted to say through the window. His brightly smiling face showing respect and awe towards me, made me slightly puzzled as to how he could show such emotions to a stranger.
lol yes guys this is Korean, not Japanese, not Chinese. It's Korean. I'm pretty sure I spelled everything correctly so you should be able to go to google translate or something.
???- (revealed here)
I couldn't believe it!!!!!! Hyung came!!! I rushed out of the room and slid down the banister. But... Something was off.... Noona! The sudden tenseness told me that we had a visitor. I walked towards the main hall where noona's room lay to the side of.
Slowly creeping up to the door I looked through the crack inbetween the door. We did have a visitor! Yay!!! So many people today! I opened the door loudly and ran to noona.
"누나! 이사람은 누구야??? 누나 아는 사람이야? 우와!~!! 누나도 친구 있네!"
"Oh, I'm sorry I was just asking my sister if you were her friend. My name is Elliot Break. It is a pleasure to meet you." I said formally. Breaking out into a huge smile I said, "Now I'm sorry that I have to leave but i have just reunited with my long lost brother." I turned back to noona, "이따가 올께! 형이랑!!!" I then ran out the door with a large smile on my face.
???-
I stared at the open door Elliot had just left through.
Long lost brother? Rion? How can he return....I thought he died!
With the question still left in my mind, my eyes returned to the girl.
"Speak! What business have you come to do here!" I whispered menacingly.
Sanji-
I opened my mouth to speak.
Suddenly, she stood up. Then, all I could do was stare at the icicle at my throat, my mouth still wide open. Slowly, I looked at her face. Her eyes released an icy glare. Her hands - they were in front of her as if she were ready to attack, but not touching the icicle.
What is going on in here?
Then she spoke.
"Such filth. You call yourself a thief?! I admire your efforts but they are worthless. A fool like you couldn't steal anything from this manor. Now I shall make sure you have something to busy you besides thievery." Her still mouth slightly curled at an edge.
The icicle split in two and dove to my sides, stabbing each arm.
I gave a wild scream as I tried to run, run, run before I was wounded any further.
And for the first time, my running failed me.
Rion-
This mysterious boy with blonde hair. He was very playful and happy. but every time I looked into his eyes... I saw something underneath that happiness. But I couldn't see what.
"Hey, you've never even told me your name," I said, while looking at the sky.
He looked at me curiously and said, "형... 내 얼굴을 진짜로 못 알아보겠어?" He said that with a slightly sad face, "My name is Elliot." The happiness that he had wore like his clothes had suddenly disappeared leaving his emotions wide open to me. And I could see the raw and bloody pain that decorated his body.
"Hey, I'll be here for you alright? Even though I don't know you. Let's get you back home."
He slowly seemed to be able to gather his "clothes" again and we made our way back to the manor.
Elliot-
Hyung... Doesn't remember me... Does he hate me? Why?
A feral shriek sliced through the air. I looked around suddenly very afraid and clung to hyung. He reached out with his other arm and patted me on the head. I felt very happy. He's patting my---- What's wrong? I looked up at hyung's face. Shock, anger, fear, and worry flashed across his face. He left me back on the ground as he rushed to help that girl that noona was talking to.
That girl. That girl stole him. He stole hyung. Whoever steals hyung from me shall die. I looked at her as she limped and suddenly fell. Hyung, the emotions on his face, I've--- I---. He never showed any emotions before... Did that woman make her change? Or, has he just changed? Or... Did he really forget about us?
Rion-
"Sanji!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I ran over to her, realizing later that I had shook that boy off of me and rudely pushed him to the ground. "Sanji!? What, what is this? This... These... ice particles? It's fall! How could there be ice?" I looked back, while supporting one-chan, to see if the attacker still remained. A lone shadow stood in the doorway of a large manor. I looked up at the house. One of the four royal houses. Like the Nightrays. A member of a royal house.
Anger welt up in my chest. A member of the four royal houses dare attack the rightful heir to the Nightray name. This would be announced at the next meeting between the houses.
"Sanji--- You... Damn it. You're one of them too. Damn it. Damn it. Fuck! Why. I didn't want this to happen to you. Damn. This is just making it worse. Can you like -- stop? Like whatever you're doing?" I looked at her face. Pale, shaky, and her eyes slowly becoming glassy. We needed to rush home.
"San---!!!!!"
Sanji-
Everything was so blurry.
BA-DUMP BA-DUMP
My heart was the only thing I could hear. I barely made it out of the manor. Suddenly my legs gave away.
Why can't I feel anything?! Am I going to die?!
Death...it's not so scary is it? It's just the passing into the other world. It's ok for me to let go right?...for the sake of seeing Mother...
I felt a single white feather brush my cheek.
Then, I made out Rion's face.
No! I must hold on! Mother can wait. I must live for Rion!
I tried giving a smile; something to let him know I was going to be alright.
He cannot shake me off that easily.
Then everything went black.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Pain shot out throughout my body.
I tried to scream, but I was unable to feel my voice.
So much pain! What am I going to do?!
As soon as it came, it slowly receded, leaving me in peace. The small little bits of pain remaining in my arms and ankles was nothing in comparison.
Where am I? Oh! I think I can make out Rion.
As his head turned towards me, I gave a smile. I don't know how successful I was, but I did know that I was able to feel.
I was already on my way back to being strong again!
???- (revealed here)
I watched as the thief wobbled out onto the lawn, and then collapsed.
Hah. Serves you right, weakling.
Then I saw someone running to her, put her head onto his lap. Someone supporting her when she falls.
"Rion?!"
How did he get so closely acquainted to such a lowlife?
I watched as he yelled and cursed out in horror. It was so unlike him...so uncollected.
Then he looked up. With a strong gaze filled hatred and disgust, he pierced right through my eyes. He looked back down at the thief, with a tender and worried look, said a few more words, and carried her off.
Rion.
For so long he seemed incapable of showing such tender feelings, and here I saw a stupid girl draw the unthinkable out of him.
How?! Where was he all these years, and how in the world did he change so much?!
I stared at the empty lawn.
"Miss Elizabeth, your violin tutor has arrived."
I gave a short nod as the maid shuffled away.
Rion.
Rion-
"ji... No.... no... no no no no no. Damn it! How did you get these powers?" Horrified, "Who... did you kill? who did you take it from?" my face brightened a little then became disgusted, "who gave these powers to you?!"
Her blood had already soaked through my pants and was starting to soak through my shoes, leaving me with a slushing feeling as I walked towards the manor.
"Sanji..." I said, a tear mixing with the blood on her blood stained shirt, "Did I.... ever tell you..." The tears sliding down my shirt as I looked up at the sky for a moment, unwilling to show my face towards my sister, even as she was unconscious. "...that I always thought that your eyes were really pretty?"
~~*~~later at the manor with Sanji resting~~*~~
"Bind her arms, legs, and torso to the bed please, and under no circumstances will she be released unless it is by my order." I watched sadly with my hands in my pockets as they followed my orders. Sanji... looked so normal on the white infirmary bed. There were no traces of blood on the sheets and neither on her clothes, as they had been changed. I was the one who looked like they needed treatment, covered in blood, sweaty hair, pale palor, and slightly trembling. I strided out of the room and went up the stairs to my bedroom where I opened the closet to take out a new set of clothes.
"DAMN IT!" I tossed my new clothes on to the bed, and plopped down right next to it, heedless of the bloodstains it would have left on the sheets. I sighed at covered my face with my arm. Someone entered through the open door and started to unbutton my filthy shirt. With my eyes still closed, I slowly sat up and allowed myself to be dressed.
"Thank you. You may leave." He bowed and left the room. And I was left alone with my conflicting thoughts of revenge, confusion, and curiosity.
Elliot-
I stared at the horrifying scene. Hyung... He couldn't have really? Why this cruel torture? Why? Doesn't he know how I love him so? How I care for him so? Then. Then how? I lay back onto my back, feeling worn out, confused, and sad beyond reproach. Hyung... He must have hated us.
But why? What is so special about that stupid woman that dared to approach noona, that caused him to let all of his emotions fully across his face? I felt so happy but so torn at the same time. He finally has let him go. I felt tears slide down my face. I started sobbing full out.
Why? Why? I followed him everywhere. I did everything he wanted. But, why? He never acknowledged me as more than a younger brother. I was always only his younger brother. Has he fallen in love with this woman? But how has he changed so much? I wish I could see more of those emotions. Those emotions of the person I love. These emotions I have never seen. I... I hope that, that woman stays by his side.
I stared at the sun, my hair wet with tears and dust. "hyung... stay by her side and show me all of yourself. show me everything of you. expose your full self to you. I want to see everything about you. every single piece of you." I whispered and closed my eyes and felt a shadow slip over me.
Sanji-
I opened my eyes.
Ugh...it feels like I slept for weeks...
I blinked away the force of the soft sunlight wafting in through the white drapes. I tried to brush away a few strands of hair from my eyes.
What's this?! I cannot move?!
Strong ropes tied my arms and legs to the bed. I tried to loosen the ropes and used all my strength against them but my efforts were futile - all it did was chafe my wrists and ankles from the rough bristles of the thick rope.
What is the meaning of this?!
I remembered the bloodied face of Rion by my side in the carriage.
Rion, where are you?!
I tried looking around.
Nothing. My white little bed was the only thing in the entire white room.
No...NO! I cannot stay like this and wait for someone to come! I cannot be weak! Or Father....
That's right....Father isn't here.
I stared weakly at the empty white ceiling waiting for someone to come, realizing that this might just be the most pathetic and alone I've felt in a long time.
???-
I looked down upon the little boy, crying over such a stupid thing. I crouched down and tapped the arm that was across his eyes and said, "little boy... What do you know of that man?"
He raised his arm and hastily wiped away his tears and stared at me and disappeared. I grabbed his invisible arm. I whispered in his ear, "little boy... no one can stay hidden from me." My eyes hard i jerked him back into our time. "Tell me what you know of him, or else I will do things to you... That you would never want done. Especially by a person other than that person. Right?"
He froze in my arm and stood up, having regained his composure already. I was impressed, and almost convinced that I had imagined the response I wanted as it was not likely that a boy who looked to be 9 or 10 would have a person he loved. But now I was doubting his age. Everything about him, his expression, composure, stance, and clothes. Was for a person much older than he looked. Possibly 14 or even 15. It seemed off for a boy this young, but he wore his clothes perfectly.
I stood up next to him and looked appraisingly at him. "You've had a hard life. Now, that I know I can't hurt you." I sighed, "I guess. I can't help you. That man is your brother right? I want to know more about him. And as do you, as to how he's changed yes?"
I turned around and said to him looking at the sky, "I am the legendary Skire, and I come to find legends." I turned to him, "Now, would you like me to make a legend with me?"
Sanji-
The door swung open and a dark tall figure stood at the entrance. I hurriedly picked up the ball I was playing with as I struggled to see who it was.
The steady clack of his heels brought the dark figure closer.
No...It's Father.
I dropped the ball and it silently rolled away leaving me behind - all alone - to face Father.
"Did I not say explicitly that I do not ever wish to see your face?"
I stared into his cold green eyes; they were exactly like mine, but they weren't nearly as anxious. They weren't nearly as afraid.
"I have not seen you in years, Father. Did you have a good time at your latest trip?" My voice felt airy and barely audible.
We looked the same. The same eyes, the same posture, the same complexion - only Father's hair was different. It was a pure golden. I had long black hair, just like Mother used to have.
"How dare you steal the life of Shivani and still have the courage to speak to me, you murderer," Father spat. "You are such a disappointment. So weak. Shivani had her life stolen by a stupid little girl. Do not ever think you will get any property, much less be my heir.
I took a small step back.
"Jerome, take her away. And this time, make sure I never have to see her face ever again."
With the sound of Father's voice resounding over and over again in my ears - with the disgusted look of Father's face appearing over and over again in front of my eyes - I ran out the door.
I ran farther and farther away. Tears ran down my cheeks one by one, feeling unnaturally warm against my icy skin.
I stopped by the river and gazed at its swirling waters briskly running out towards the sea, then collapsed.
I took a sharp stone and little by little, I cut it all away. A voice seemed to call out, but I was too frustrated, too determined to hear it. Soon, long bundles of long black hair lay at my feet.
I stood up and looked at the wide expanse of land beyond the river.
I'm sorry Mother, but I am unprepared to carry this burden. I've changed now. I cannot keep crying. Don't worry Mother, everything will be all right. When the time comes, I'll make everything right.
Rion-
I looked at the vast sky, and envied it's strength and power. I am also strong, and I try to stay optimistic, but sometimes, I wish there would be someone who would take my hand and tell me that everything was alright.
Sometimes the loneliness was overwhelming. Being alone, not being able to talk to anyone about myself, being happy and optimistic all the time. I lay down, my legs dangling off of the cliff, and contemplated dying. Right then. Sanji wasn't there to stop me. And I didn't have any other valuable bonds. Maybe she would miss me, but as is human nature, things will pass and I will be forgotten or stored away "in memoriam". I stared hungrily at the ocean that's waves surged higher and higher towards me, and I willed myself to join them. I stood, facing the endless waves, eager for me to join the countless bodies that already swam lifeless among its waters. I started to take a step off the cliff---But the cold metal around my neck reminded me that I had something to do first, so I turned around, fingering the ring on the chain around my neck.
Elliot-
What? What was his man saying? I-- I am so confused.
A legend? Nii-san? He... has changed, but what?
"Mister.... It may be true that Nii-san has changed but... Who are you to go delving into the backgrounds of the noble families? Who are you to threaten me? The second child, and first ... no second son of a noble family?" I stood brushing my pants of the dust from the ground, glaring coldly, "come any closer to him, and you'll never receive your information." I turned around to return back to manor, my hands clenched into fists and my teeth clamped together in order to hide the shivering that betrayed my fear.
"Rion, why does Father never come to see me? No matter how much I study, not even on my birthday, not even for special events.
... Does Father hate me?"
He stood up and said, "Well then, let's go ask him." with a comforting smile on his face,
"No Hyung! I--- I'm too afraid. To know the truth."
He turned towards me and ruffled my hair lightly, "Well, I want to know,"
I snuck into the hallway hearing Hyung, in an abnormally formal tone, "Father, please visit Elliot. He has only seen you once throughout his whole lifetime."
"You should not be speaking out of turn Rion." I could feel the slivers of hate from Father's eyes pass through me. These ice slivers that hurt when ever I breathed.
"Then just answer the question! Why do you refuse to see Elliot? Why do you refuse to see your precious genius son?"
A burst of laughter shook Father's perfect form, "Precious? Is that what you thought?" Rion's head jerked to the side, bearing the impact of Father's hand. "I would be happy, if a child like him was never born. A child of misfortune like him."
I gasped, Father, father... He, he just HIT Hyung! I ran in between Father and Hyung, rage and fear coursing through me. "Fa--Father! You do not have my permission to hit Hyung!" my voice shaking as I tackled Father.
And just as quickly I was sprawled on the ice floor, aching everywhere and my tears dripping like snow to the ground.
"Don't touch me you filthy being." He nodded towards the guards who were watching us with unseeing eyes as they took hold of us. His figure continued to descend upon the hall as.... as.... as the one thing I never wanted to admit came true. I'm useless. I'm dirty. I'm stained.
"Rion.... I'm... dirty right? I don't have any right to belong here. No one wants me here. So... I can just leave right?" I looked up from the floor at my beloved hyung's face. No emotion, I smiled. See? Even the person I love the most in the world doesn't care.
"Elliot. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. SHUT UP." His voice echoed around the hall. Not touching me.
"He never loved me Hyung, he never will, he never has. And--- neither will you. I'm nothing more that a child. A simple, stupid child. Who knows nothing. That's fine. Because I am a stupid ignorant useless unneeded child. I serve no purpose in this world."
He looked down at me coldly. "Elliot. Shut. Your. Mouth. You. Know. Absolutely. Nothing." He shook the guards off and sauntered down the hallway.
Was that when he changed? Then.. It's all my fault? Again? Why do I keep on living? I've already proved so many times that it would be so much better with me dead. I don't want to know why he changed, I don't want to know the new Rion Nightray that doesn't remember me. I want to stay the same. I want to live in the past. Please. Let me stay the way I was before and live in my memories, don't taint my beautiful memories of Hyung. Tears dripped down my throat hidden under my collar. I wiped the remains of my tears as I saw the outline of Eliza.
Rion-
Eliza-
Elliot's small hunched figure crouched in the little corner next to the staircase.
I shook my head.
Even after all these years, he still remains the same.
The same little six year old who cried all by himself this same exact spot three years ago.
"Come on Elliot. You are nine years old, not three. Act like it." He didn't budge.
I stood there, not knowing what to do.
I awkwardly patted him on the head. Surprised by this unexpected act of affection, Elliot looked up.
The corners of my lips slightly rose up.
I knew I was too harsh, but circumstances forced me to be this way. As the last two remaining members of the Lenard family, we had to be strong.
For the first time in years, the hopelessness of our situation dawned on me. Elliot and I were all alone, with no one to depend on and no future to look up to.
Rion, why did you abandon us this way?
For the first time in years, my clear translucent blue eyes started to water as I leaned back on the wall, staring up at the cloudy sky that had just started to release little droplets of rain.
Rion-
Sanji-
I stumbled into the doorway.
"Aahh...Rion..." I mumbled, staggering to where he was.
There were two other dark figures next to where he sat.
"Rion...Why didn't you come? Why didn't you free me?" I whispered.
He stared blankly at me, silent.
I sat there waiting for him for so many hours.
Wailing, dreaming, reminiscing, recalling old things that should never have been meddled with.
He never came.
I felt my wrists, still a bit scratched up at where the ropes clung to the them tightly.
No, now they were just a little red - nothing more.
I heard something shuffling in the corner.
"Ahh...Who's this?"
I turned my head a little bit. My eyes widened and my mouth gaped open.
"Wha-Why is she here?" I looked at Rion.
He simply stared at me, slightly bewildered.
"Rion? Why are you here!" I yelled - or as high as I could raise my voice.
My face flushed red, and I suddenly felt slightly worse.
Rion-
"One-chan..." I stared blankly at her as she entered the doorway. No... Flashes of a forgotten memory. A different girl. Standing there. Confused, indignant, angry, scolding... and scared. Scared of me. Loneliness. Confusion. Anger. A whirlwind of emotions tumbled around aimlessly in my head. Emotions of a lost boy, sitting with his back against the bloodstained wall.
Everyone has played this game when they were younger. You fling your arms out and spin round and round while the world spins as if it was centered around you. You aren't dizzy anymore. You have become used to the motion of the blurry world that surrounds you.
Then you stop and the world lurches back into place. Back into reality. Back into the present. A sudden dizziness hits you like and earthquake tremor. Everything lurches and tilts. I cried out and fell onto the floor. And darkness consumed me.
Sanji -
"Rion!" I exclaimed as he fell flat onto his face. I timidly looked around. That witch and the boy were sleeping in the corner.
I must get Rion away!
I managed to swing Rion's arm around my neck. His tall, slender frame leaned against mine as I unsteadily walked towards the carriage on the other side of the field.
Somehow, he seemed a lot heavier than he looked, and each step that I took seemed to make it even harder.
Will it be easier if I just drag him? He is unconscious after all...
I gently laid him on the ground, then slowly pulled him by the legs.
Aish, Rion! Why do you eat so much?!
Soon, my back became stiff, and my breath became heavy.
Dark spots.
"N-no. I'm almost there. One more step." I trudged on.
"One more step."
Soon the world became hazy.
Rion...
I slumped to my knees, trying to hold the ground for some support.
As I collapsed on the grass beside Rion, a black feather fluttered down toward me.
Ah...another feather.
Mother. I smiled, imagining what an angel she must have looked like.
The feather brushed my cheek and lulled me to sleep.
Then the world became black.
*Dries hair* Where are you goin' little bro?
Rion-
I stood up abrubtly and started searching the living room for my umbrella.
"It's none of your business one-chan. What I do with my life is none of your concern"
Sanji-
I walked over and ruffled his perfect hairdo, "Woe is me. My little bro won't let me meddle in his business. Shaddup twerp."
Rion-
I slapped her hand away, and caught a glimpse of my umbrella. I grabbed it and left the room saying, "One-chan, please I am asking you to leave me alone this one time," I stood in the doorway and looked at her, fixing my hair, "One-chan, stay." I commanded. I sighed as I left the manor and walked across the greens, one-chan was always the only one who could disobey my commands, which seems is the worst part of this power I had obtained. (SANJI DOES NOT KNOW OF THE POWER)
Sanji-
"You derp! I'm not some sort of dog!" I yelled as I grabbed my coat and ran after him. I saw the jet black horses trotting out into the road, pulling one of our best carriages.
As I ran, I felt the fresh breeze whipping my hair back. My feet easily rolled off the ground at each step as I steadily decreased the distance between me and the carriage. Soon, I was able to climb into the carriage and sit right next to him.
I stared at Rion with a mischievous grin in my face. "Don't think you can shake me off that easily."
Rion-
"I never thought I could Sanji." I looked at her and sighed. She always had to wear trousers and couldn't wear a dress like a normal lady. Not that I cared much about it. "But you do remind me much of a dog, chasing his master incessantly." I laughed, watching her outraged face. "You could have at least worn some shoes," I remarked leaning against the edge of the carriage looking at the vastness of all our land, "I'm not going to carry you to the doctor again if a rock gets stuck in your foot."
"Either way, if you wanted to know, I might as well tell you myself, we are visiting Miss---" I stopped and listened. There was the sound of a whistle and the faint sounds of dogs barking. I turned around, and lo and behold there is a pack of hunting wolves on our trail. I smiled a small private smile. "It seems like we will be leaving shortly Sebastian, continue after we have left maybe you can prove to be a distraction." Seeing his slightly frightened face, "It's alright Seb, they're only going to corner you."
I turned to my sister who was now grinning maniacally, "Ready to run?"
Sanji-
I felt the fire in my eyes burn up and my mouth twisted into a crooked smile.
"BWAHAHAHAHA!! I'm always ready!" I yelled as I took hold of Rion's hand, jumped off the carriage, and ran as if my life depended on it, dragging the weakling behind me.
"Stop saying stupid things! You know why I don't wear shoes!" I shouted to him.
...No answer...
Ugh...he's probably dying right now.
The edge of my lips slightly curled up.
Rion-
"Umm, one-chan, you do realize that I'm running right next to you. Do you secretly have a crush on me?" I laughed making fun of her, "No? Then let go of my hand? Thanks!" As soon as she had let go of my hand, I had stopped and turn into an aisle. Even though Sanji may be faster than me at running, I am a long shot better than her at hunting. I would never get caught in this situation. By dogs that is, even hunting dogs. And also, I would explore outside of the manor more than one-chan, because she would always constantly be racing against the stable boys, which she always won, and racing agaist the horses too. She would also be constantly reprimanded for these actions, and her unwillingness to wear "lady-like" clothes. I am actually fine with her doing whatever she wants, at home that is. I worry about her when she has to go out of the house for social meetings... That is when she comes of age.
I sprinted up of a heap of rotting chairs and tables, and jumped at the top of the pile to reach the window sill. I pulled myself up, and was sitting on the sill when----
???- (tay's unknown name for now)
I gasped. It was actually him. Right. There. In front of me. On the window sill. Looking as elegant as ever. I smiled and lightly tapped him on the shoulder.
Sanji-
I stared as Rion sprinted and jumped till he finally reached the window sill.
What do I do now? *Sigh* Why can't we just enter this manor?
I turned away and walked into the building.
Oh wait...I don't even know who we are visiting! Should I turn back for Rion?
Even as I asked that question, I still walked down the great hallway alone. On either side, there were beautiful..and expensive..artwork lined up, from paintings to marble statues.
Hmphf. They sure do like to show off riches.
Quietly, I walked down the hallway.
What do I do now? I re-asked myself as I stared at the huge doors that loomed before me.
I reached for handles. The coolness tingled throughout my arms and spread throughout my body as I gave a slight push and the doors opened before me.
Gingerly, I walked inside when a calm but icy voice cut through the silence.
???- (shruti's unknown name for now)
I waited patiently. My hands were folded on my lap and my posture as straight as it could get. I stared at the table in front of me, my soft breathing making the only noise in the room.
With the corner of my eye, I saw the doors open quietly and someone walked inside.
Short hair, slender body, respectable clothing, but no shoes.
I finally looked up at her. "What do you want?"
Rion-
I bent my head backwards only to have it bumped against the window glass. Pretty sure that I had felt a tap on my shoulder. As there was no space on the window sill and no one could have snuck up on me that easily, I attempted to turn and look into the darkened room, when suddenly a boy ran up to it and startled me. I started laughing. Apparently he was also a power user.
"Hey! You! could you come out for a moment? I want you to show me that trick again!" I attempted to say through the window. His brightly smiling face showing respect and awe towards me, made me slightly puzzled as to how he could show such emotions to a stranger.
lol yes guys this is Korean, not Japanese, not Chinese. It's Korean. I'm pretty sure I spelled everything correctly so you should be able to go to google translate or something.
???- (revealed here)
I couldn't believe it!!!!!! Hyung came!!! I rushed out of the room and slid down the banister. But... Something was off.... Noona! The sudden tenseness told me that we had a visitor. I walked towards the main hall where noona's room lay to the side of.
Slowly creeping up to the door I looked through the crack inbetween the door. We did have a visitor! Yay!!! So many people today! I opened the door loudly and ran to noona.
"누나! 이사람은 누구야??? 누나 아는 사람이야? 우와!~!! 누나도 친구 있네!"
"Oh, I'm sorry I was just asking my sister if you were her friend. My name is Elliot Break. It is a pleasure to meet you." I said formally. Breaking out into a huge smile I said, "Now I'm sorry that I have to leave but i have just reunited with my long lost brother." I turned back to noona, "이따가 올께! 형이랑!!!" I then ran out the door with a large smile on my face.
???-
I stared at the open door Elliot had just left through.
Long lost brother? Rion? How can he return....I thought he died!
With the question still left in my mind, my eyes returned to the girl.
"Speak! What business have you come to do here!" I whispered menacingly.
Sanji-
I opened my mouth to speak.
Suddenly, she stood up. Then, all I could do was stare at the icicle at my throat, my mouth still wide open. Slowly, I looked at her face. Her eyes released an icy glare. Her hands - they were in front of her as if she were ready to attack, but not touching the icicle.
What is going on in here?
Then she spoke.
"Such filth. You call yourself a thief?! I admire your efforts but they are worthless. A fool like you couldn't steal anything from this manor. Now I shall make sure you have something to busy you besides thievery." Her still mouth slightly curled at an edge.
The icicle split in two and dove to my sides, stabbing each arm.
I gave a wild scream as I tried to run, run, run before I was wounded any further.
And for the first time, my running failed me.
Rion-
This mysterious boy with blonde hair. He was very playful and happy. but every time I looked into his eyes... I saw something underneath that happiness. But I couldn't see what.
"Hey, you've never even told me your name," I said, while looking at the sky.
He looked at me curiously and said, "형... 내 얼굴을 진짜로 못 알아보겠어?" He said that with a slightly sad face, "My name is Elliot." The happiness that he had wore like his clothes had suddenly disappeared leaving his emotions wide open to me. And I could see the raw and bloody pain that decorated his body.
"Hey, I'll be here for you alright? Even though I don't know you. Let's get you back home."
He slowly seemed to be able to gather his "clothes" again and we made our way back to the manor.
Elliot-
Hyung... Doesn't remember me... Does he hate me? Why?
A feral shriek sliced through the air. I looked around suddenly very afraid and clung to hyung. He reached out with his other arm and patted me on the head. I felt very happy. He's patting my---- What's wrong? I looked up at hyung's face. Shock, anger, fear, and worry flashed across his face. He left me back on the ground as he rushed to help that girl that noona was talking to.
That girl. That girl stole him. He stole hyung. Whoever steals hyung from me shall die. I looked at her as she limped and suddenly fell. Hyung, the emotions on his face, I've--- I---. He never showed any emotions before... Did that woman make her change? Or, has he just changed? Or... Did he really forget about us?
Rion-
"Sanji!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I ran over to her, realizing later that I had shook that boy off of me and rudely pushed him to the ground. "Sanji!? What, what is this? This... These... ice particles? It's fall! How could there be ice?" I looked back, while supporting one-chan, to see if the attacker still remained. A lone shadow stood in the doorway of a large manor. I looked up at the house. One of the four royal houses. Like the Nightrays. A member of a royal house.
Anger welt up in my chest. A member of the four royal houses dare attack the rightful heir to the Nightray name. This would be announced at the next meeting between the houses.
"Sanji--- You... Damn it. You're one of them too. Damn it. Damn it. Fuck! Why. I didn't want this to happen to you. Damn. This is just making it worse. Can you like -- stop? Like whatever you're doing?" I looked at her face. Pale, shaky, and her eyes slowly becoming glassy. We needed to rush home.
"San---!!!!!"
Sanji-
Everything was so blurry.
BA-DUMP BA-DUMP
My heart was the only thing I could hear. I barely made it out of the manor. Suddenly my legs gave away.
Why can't I feel anything?! Am I going to die?!
Death...it's not so scary is it? It's just the passing into the other world. It's ok for me to let go right?...for the sake of seeing Mother...
I felt a single white feather brush my cheek.
Then, I made out Rion's face.
No! I must hold on! Mother can wait. I must live for Rion!
I tried giving a smile; something to let him know I was going to be alright.
He cannot shake me off that easily.
Then everything went black.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Pain shot out throughout my body.
I tried to scream, but I was unable to feel my voice.
So much pain! What am I going to do?!
As soon as it came, it slowly receded, leaving me in peace. The small little bits of pain remaining in my arms and ankles was nothing in comparison.
Where am I? Oh! I think I can make out Rion.
As his head turned towards me, I gave a smile. I don't know how successful I was, but I did know that I was able to feel.
I was already on my way back to being strong again!
???- (revealed here)
I watched as the thief wobbled out onto the lawn, and then collapsed.
Hah. Serves you right, weakling.
Then I saw someone running to her, put her head onto his lap. Someone supporting her when she falls.
"Rion?!"
How did he get so closely acquainted to such a lowlife?
I watched as he yelled and cursed out in horror. It was so unlike him...so uncollected.
Then he looked up. With a strong gaze filled hatred and disgust, he pierced right through my eyes. He looked back down at the thief, with a tender and worried look, said a few more words, and carried her off.
Rion.
For so long he seemed incapable of showing such tender feelings, and here I saw a stupid girl draw the unthinkable out of him.
How?! Where was he all these years, and how in the world did he change so much?!
I stared at the empty lawn.
"Miss Elizabeth, your violin tutor has arrived."
I gave a short nod as the maid shuffled away.
Rion.
Rion-
"ji... No.... no... no no no no no. Damn it! How did you get these powers?" Horrified, "Who... did you kill? who did you take it from?" my face brightened a little then became disgusted, "who gave these powers to you?!"
Her blood had already soaked through my pants and was starting to soak through my shoes, leaving me with a slushing feeling as I walked towards the manor.
"Sanji..." I said, a tear mixing with the blood on her blood stained shirt, "Did I.... ever tell you..." The tears sliding down my shirt as I looked up at the sky for a moment, unwilling to show my face towards my sister, even as she was unconscious. "...that I always thought that your eyes were really pretty?"
~~*~~later at the manor with Sanji resting~~*~~
"Bind her arms, legs, and torso to the bed please, and under no circumstances will she be released unless it is by my order." I watched sadly with my hands in my pockets as they followed my orders. Sanji... looked so normal on the white infirmary bed. There were no traces of blood on the sheets and neither on her clothes, as they had been changed. I was the one who looked like they needed treatment, covered in blood, sweaty hair, pale palor, and slightly trembling. I strided out of the room and went up the stairs to my bedroom where I opened the closet to take out a new set of clothes.
"DAMN IT!" I tossed my new clothes on to the bed, and plopped down right next to it, heedless of the bloodstains it would have left on the sheets. I sighed at covered my face with my arm. Someone entered through the open door and started to unbutton my filthy shirt. With my eyes still closed, I slowly sat up and allowed myself to be dressed.
"Thank you. You may leave." He bowed and left the room. And I was left alone with my conflicting thoughts of revenge, confusion, and curiosity.
Elliot-
I stared at the horrifying scene. Hyung... He couldn't have really? Why this cruel torture? Why? Doesn't he know how I love him so? How I care for him so? Then. Then how? I lay back onto my back, feeling worn out, confused, and sad beyond reproach. Hyung... He must have hated us.
But why? What is so special about that stupid woman that dared to approach noona, that caused him to let all of his emotions fully across his face? I felt so happy but so torn at the same time. He finally has let him go. I felt tears slide down my face. I started sobbing full out.
Why? Why? I followed him everywhere. I did everything he wanted. But, why? He never acknowledged me as more than a younger brother. I was always only his younger brother. Has he fallen in love with this woman? But how has he changed so much? I wish I could see more of those emotions. Those emotions of the person I love. These emotions I have never seen. I... I hope that, that woman stays by his side.
I stared at the sun, my hair wet with tears and dust. "hyung... stay by her side and show me all of yourself. show me everything of you. expose your full self to you. I want to see everything about you. every single piece of you." I whispered and closed my eyes and felt a shadow slip over me.
Sanji-
I opened my eyes.
Ugh...it feels like I slept for weeks...
I blinked away the force of the soft sunlight wafting in through the white drapes. I tried to brush away a few strands of hair from my eyes.
What's this?! I cannot move?!
Strong ropes tied my arms and legs to the bed. I tried to loosen the ropes and used all my strength against them but my efforts were futile - all it did was chafe my wrists and ankles from the rough bristles of the thick rope.
What is the meaning of this?!
I remembered the bloodied face of Rion by my side in the carriage.
Rion, where are you?!
I tried looking around.
Nothing. My white little bed was the only thing in the entire white room.
No...NO! I cannot stay like this and wait for someone to come! I cannot be weak! Or Father....
That's right....Father isn't here.
I stared weakly at the empty white ceiling waiting for someone to come, realizing that this might just be the most pathetic and alone I've felt in a long time.
???-
I looked down upon the little boy, crying over such a stupid thing. I crouched down and tapped the arm that was across his eyes and said, "little boy... What do you know of that man?"
He raised his arm and hastily wiped away his tears and stared at me and disappeared. I grabbed his invisible arm. I whispered in his ear, "little boy... no one can stay hidden from me." My eyes hard i jerked him back into our time. "Tell me what you know of him, or else I will do things to you... That you would never want done. Especially by a person other than that person. Right?"
He froze in my arm and stood up, having regained his composure already. I was impressed, and almost convinced that I had imagined the response I wanted as it was not likely that a boy who looked to be 9 or 10 would have a person he loved. But now I was doubting his age. Everything about him, his expression, composure, stance, and clothes. Was for a person much older than he looked. Possibly 14 or even 15. It seemed off for a boy this young, but he wore his clothes perfectly.
I stood up next to him and looked appraisingly at him. "You've had a hard life. Now, that I know I can't hurt you." I sighed, "I guess. I can't help you. That man is your brother right? I want to know more about him. And as do you, as to how he's changed yes?"
I turned around and said to him looking at the sky, "I am the legendary Skire, and I come to find legends." I turned to him, "Now, would you like me to make a legend with me?"
Sanji-
The door swung open and a dark tall figure stood at the entrance. I hurriedly picked up the ball I was playing with as I struggled to see who it was.
The steady clack of his heels brought the dark figure closer.
No...It's Father.
I dropped the ball and it silently rolled away leaving me behind - all alone - to face Father.
"Did I not say explicitly that I do not ever wish to see your face?"
I stared into his cold green eyes; they were exactly like mine, but they weren't nearly as anxious. They weren't nearly as afraid.
"I have not seen you in years, Father. Did you have a good time at your latest trip?" My voice felt airy and barely audible.
We looked the same. The same eyes, the same posture, the same complexion - only Father's hair was different. It was a pure golden. I had long black hair, just like Mother used to have.
"How dare you steal the life of Shivani and still have the courage to speak to me, you murderer," Father spat. "You are such a disappointment. So weak. Shivani had her life stolen by a stupid little girl. Do not ever think you will get any property, much less be my heir.
I took a small step back.
"Jerome, take her away. And this time, make sure I never have to see her face ever again."
With the sound of Father's voice resounding over and over again in my ears - with the disgusted look of Father's face appearing over and over again in front of my eyes - I ran out the door.
I ran farther and farther away. Tears ran down my cheeks one by one, feeling unnaturally warm against my icy skin.
I stopped by the river and gazed at its swirling waters briskly running out towards the sea, then collapsed.
I took a sharp stone and little by little, I cut it all away. A voice seemed to call out, but I was too frustrated, too determined to hear it. Soon, long bundles of long black hair lay at my feet.
I stood up and looked at the wide expanse of land beyond the river.
I'm sorry Mother, but I am unprepared to carry this burden. I've changed now. I cannot keep crying. Don't worry Mother, everything will be all right. When the time comes, I'll make everything right.
Rion-
I looked at the vast sky, and envied it's strength and power. I am also strong, and I try to stay optimistic, but sometimes, I wish there would be someone who would take my hand and tell me that everything was alright.
Sometimes the loneliness was overwhelming. Being alone, not being able to talk to anyone about myself, being happy and optimistic all the time. I lay down, my legs dangling off of the cliff, and contemplated dying. Right then. Sanji wasn't there to stop me. And I didn't have any other valuable bonds. Maybe she would miss me, but as is human nature, things will pass and I will be forgotten or stored away "in memoriam". I stared hungrily at the ocean that's waves surged higher and higher towards me, and I willed myself to join them. I stood, facing the endless waves, eager for me to join the countless bodies that already swam lifeless among its waters. I started to take a step off the cliff---But the cold metal around my neck reminded me that I had something to do first, so I turned around, fingering the ring on the chain around my neck.
Elliot-
What? What was his man saying? I-- I am so confused.
A legend? Nii-san? He... has changed, but what?
"Mister.... It may be true that Nii-san has changed but... Who are you to go delving into the backgrounds of the noble families? Who are you to threaten me? The second child, and first ... no second son of a noble family?" I stood brushing my pants of the dust from the ground, glaring coldly, "come any closer to him, and you'll never receive your information." I turned around to return back to manor, my hands clenched into fists and my teeth clamped together in order to hide the shivering that betrayed my fear.
"Rion, why does Father never come to see me? No matter how much I study, not even on my birthday, not even for special events.
... Does Father hate me?"
He stood up and said, "Well then, let's go ask him." with a comforting smile on his face,
"No Hyung! I--- I'm too afraid. To know the truth."
He turned towards me and ruffled my hair lightly, "Well, I want to know,"
I snuck into the hallway hearing Hyung, in an abnormally formal tone, "Father, please visit Elliot. He has only seen you once throughout his whole lifetime."
"You should not be speaking out of turn Rion." I could feel the slivers of hate from Father's eyes pass through me. These ice slivers that hurt when ever I breathed.
"Then just answer the question! Why do you refuse to see Elliot? Why do you refuse to see your precious genius son?"
A burst of laughter shook Father's perfect form, "Precious? Is that what you thought?" Rion's head jerked to the side, bearing the impact of Father's hand. "I would be happy, if a child like him was never born. A child of misfortune like him."
I gasped, Father, father... He, he just HIT Hyung! I ran in between Father and Hyung, rage and fear coursing through me. "Fa--Father! You do not have my permission to hit Hyung!" my voice shaking as I tackled Father.
And just as quickly I was sprawled on the ice floor, aching everywhere and my tears dripping like snow to the ground.
"Don't touch me you filthy being." He nodded towards the guards who were watching us with unseeing eyes as they took hold of us. His figure continued to descend upon the hall as.... as.... as the one thing I never wanted to admit came true. I'm useless. I'm dirty. I'm stained.
"Rion.... I'm... dirty right? I don't have any right to belong here. No one wants me here. So... I can just leave right?" I looked up from the floor at my beloved hyung's face. No emotion, I smiled. See? Even the person I love the most in the world doesn't care.
"Elliot. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Shut up. SHUT UP." His voice echoed around the hall. Not touching me.
"He never loved me Hyung, he never will, he never has. And--- neither will you. I'm nothing more that a child. A simple, stupid child. Who knows nothing. That's fine. Because I am a stupid ignorant useless unneeded child. I serve no purpose in this world."
He looked down at me coldly. "Elliot. Shut. Your. Mouth. You. Know. Absolutely. Nothing." He shook the guards off and sauntered down the hallway.
Was that when he changed? Then.. It's all my fault? Again? Why do I keep on living? I've already proved so many times that it would be so much better with me dead. I don't want to know why he changed, I don't want to know the new Rion Nightray that doesn't remember me. I want to stay the same. I want to live in the past. Please. Let me stay the way I was before and live in my memories, don't taint my beautiful memories of Hyung. Tears dripped down my throat hidden under my collar. I wiped the remains of my tears as I saw the outline of Eliza.
Rion-
I stared at the ground as I walked, slipping the ring on and off of my finger. The words venisti vidisti vicisti repeated over and over in my head, what did it even mean? What was I supposed to remember? I strained my memory, trying to reach past the door that had been placed before my memories before Rion Nightray. I gave up and let the white of the door fill my vision unable to break through.
I looked up again seeing that boy. The scars seemed to have been reopened and blood scarred his pale skin once again. I glanced at the frosty blue color of his eyes, and passed by him shocked at the drastic change in color from the vibrant blue iris I had seen--- moments ago... Haunted, devastated, confused, shaken, corrupt, destroyed. These words to describe the emotions that were hidden behind the immediate shock he showed beneath his eyes. I had been greeted by this ecstatic child, only an hour or two ago.
Sanji had gotten hurt, and has a power, and I'm just as close to figuring out what this ring means as when I had been found... Sanji.... What do I do about her, I don't want her to know.
Sanji had gotten hurt, and has a power, and I'm just as close to figuring out what this ring means as when I had been found... Sanji.... What do I do about her, I don't want her to know.
I turned around and went to consult Elizabeth, she, being the kind and loving person she is, should be able to help me.
Eliza-
Elliot's small hunched figure crouched in the little corner next to the staircase.
I shook my head.
Even after all these years, he still remains the same.
The same little six year old who cried all by himself this same exact spot three years ago.
"Come on Elliot. You are nine years old, not three. Act like it." He didn't budge.
I stood there, not knowing what to do.
I awkwardly patted him on the head. Surprised by this unexpected act of affection, Elliot looked up.
The corners of my lips slightly rose up.
I knew I was too harsh, but circumstances forced me to be this way. As the last two remaining members of the Lenard family, we had to be strong.
For the first time in years, the hopelessness of our situation dawned on me. Elliot and I were all alone, with no one to depend on and no future to look up to.
Rion, why did you abandon us this way?
For the first time in years, my clear translucent blue eyes started to water as I leaned back on the wall, staring up at the cloudy sky that had just started to release little droplets of rain.
Rion-
"Elizabeth?" I called out into the open doorway. I slowly entered, feeling... A sense of comfortableness and familiarity here. I ran my hand over the walls, finding it warm and the rugged feel fitting into the palm of my hand.
I caught a movement in the corner of my eye and saw Elizabeth, sitting with her back against the wall, dozing slightly, seemingly exhausted. I walked silently over, and sat down beside her, feeling the warmth her huddled body emanated. She shivered, as if shaking off a bad memory, I stared at her perfect beauty, the line of her nose, the tone of her skin, the perfect placement of her hair slightly covering her face, the rhythm of her breathing. It was all so fragile, so pointless. I leaned back, staring at the ceiling, wondering where this had all gone. My life, the serenity. It was all there a few moments ago. Just. Yesterday. It... was a normal life. Then this had to start again.
Sanji-
I stumbled into the doorway.
"Aahh...Rion..." I mumbled, staggering to where he was.
There were two other dark figures next to where he sat.
"Rion...Why didn't you come? Why didn't you free me?" I whispered.
He stared blankly at me, silent.
I sat there waiting for him for so many hours.
Wailing, dreaming, reminiscing, recalling old things that should never have been meddled with.
He never came.
I felt my wrists, still a bit scratched up at where the ropes clung to the them tightly.
No, now they were just a little red - nothing more.
I heard something shuffling in the corner.
"Ahh...Who's this?"
I turned my head a little bit. My eyes widened and my mouth gaped open.
"Wha-Why is she here?" I looked at Rion.
He simply stared at me, slightly bewildered.
"Rion? Why are you here!" I yelled - or as high as I could raise my voice.
My face flushed red, and I suddenly felt slightly worse.
"One-chan..." I stared blankly at her as she entered the doorway. No... Flashes of a forgotten memory. A different girl. Standing there. Confused, indignant, angry, scolding... and scared. Scared of me. Loneliness. Confusion. Anger. A whirlwind of emotions tumbled around aimlessly in my head. Emotions of a lost boy, sitting with his back against the bloodstained wall.
Everyone has played this game when they were younger. You fling your arms out and spin round and round while the world spins as if it was centered around you. You aren't dizzy anymore. You have become used to the motion of the blurry world that surrounds you.
Then you stop and the world lurches back into place. Back into reality. Back into the present. A sudden dizziness hits you like and earthquake tremor. Everything lurches and tilts. I cried out and fell onto the floor. And darkness consumed me.
Sanji -
"Rion!" I exclaimed as he fell flat onto his face. I timidly looked around. That witch and the boy were sleeping in the corner.
I must get Rion away!
I managed to swing Rion's arm around my neck. His tall, slender frame leaned against mine as I unsteadily walked towards the carriage on the other side of the field.
Somehow, he seemed a lot heavier than he looked, and each step that I took seemed to make it even harder.
Will it be easier if I just drag him? He is unconscious after all...
I gently laid him on the ground, then slowly pulled him by the legs.
Aish, Rion! Why do you eat so much?!
Soon, my back became stiff, and my breath became heavy.
Dark spots.
"N-no. I'm almost there. One more step." I trudged on.
"One more step."
Soon the world became hazy.
Rion...
I slumped to my knees, trying to hold the ground for some support.
As I collapsed on the grass beside Rion, a black feather fluttered down toward me.
Ah...another feather.
Mother. I smiled, imagining what an angel she must have looked like.
The feather brushed my cheek and lulled me to sleep.
Then the world became black.
Alright, you asked me via figment to read this. I don't know if you are looking for feedback or what, I just wanted to let you know that I did. -Mackenzie
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