"You know the times ahead will be hard." I whispered to the girl I held in my arms. We rested against each other in my room. The glass of my mask slightly blurred my vision so I couldn't see her very clearly, but I could feel her shift in uneasiness. I doubted anyone would have the audacity to burst into Zero's room, but I needed to be especially careful in these times, even if it meant denying her a view of my real face-one which in the entirety of the Black Knights only she has seen.
"I know." She whispered back. I could tell that she was mentally preparing herself for the future, but I also knew it wouldn't be enough. She, no one, had any idea of my real plans or of the challenges that awaited. It took all of my willpower to not desperately yell at her to run away or at the very least tell her my plans. I did this because then my plans would be ruined and that was not an option when it came to the happiness of the world. I just wondered if, maybe, I just might be able to tell her how I feel before the façade comes on. I don't know how the future will unfold, but I know what I must do and I cannot be allowed to show any feelings. I can only hope that she already knows...
We sat there for as long as possible but eventually we were separated when I received a call. We were probably in that silent, dark room for hours leaning against each other and lending each other our strength. Hours that seemed like seconds. I wish that that moment could've lasted for eternity, but I knew that time had to move on, after all it was me who made the choice to keep time moving and I can only hope it was the right choice.