Overview and information -
Kiril Clockworker(22) and Seth TwiRight(33) are both played by Hiyama Kiyoteru. Elluka Chirclatia(21) is played by Megurine Luka. This begins in EC Year 013. Kiril is the fiance of Elluka, and the younger brother of Seth. Irina Clockworker(16), is played by Nekomura Iroha. The story will be played as diary entries, letters, conversations, and short actual narrative stories told in first person limited and third person omniscient POVs.
Author would also like to add that she has no bloody clue how to properly tag genres, so if there's a better genre for these, tell! Reviews are welcome! I have several more chapters planned, plus a possible second ending depending on how much everyone prefers EllukaXKiril or EllukaXSeth.
Kiril... Can you hear me?
I'm here, my beloved.
Please, hear my voice.
Don't listen to anyone else.
I'm here...
What are you doing?
Who's telling you this?
Stop! Please, beloved, don't do it!
...In the name of the Goddess, stop!
...Thank you... I'm here, my beloved.
I will always be by your side.
Now, listen to me...
If you are so set on this,
Go to TwiRight.
But darling, I am content with my end.
Please do not despise that girl.
Please stay as a happy family.
Darling...
Dr. TwiRight,
I am writing you in hopes of a reply. As family, I hope you will listen to my plea. As you know, Elluka was recently killed by Irina, who is now in prison for her crimes. Elluka's funeral is scheduled in two days from the creation of this letter.
I believe there is a way to revive her through scientific means. If you will allow it, I would like to use any spare laboratory you have in order to try this. Is there any way we could work out a deal for it? I know Elluka is valuable to you as the only appropriate MA candidate.
With regards,
Kiril Clockworker
Mr. Clockworker,
I am interested in your proposal. If you believe there is a means, then I will supply you with what you need. However, before we take such drastic measures, I would like a private meeting with you.
Postpone the funeral. Attached is a date and location in which I would like for you to meet me.
Sincerely,
Seth TwiRight
It was strange for Kiril to be headed into a full laboratory. However, this was the chosen meeting place. He even had a card, freshly made with his name on it, that would grant him access to the needed rooms. Access not a problem, the artisan walked into the empty laboratory room.
Large, filled with things he had only seen in relation to the twin gods.
It seemed the items had been originally built into the room, and that they had not been used in a long time. For a moment, such technology captivated the man- Then his gaze went right to the other man standing in the middle of it all.
The same face, the same eyes. Honestly, Kiril had never met Seth close-up, despite their relationship.
"What do you think?"
"Oh-ah!" Kiril shook himself from his stupor, walking to Seth. "It's... Large."
"I plan on it being your's. You'll find everything you need in here, though I still have to do some more stocking. However... I'd like to know more on your plans and ideas."
A whispering in Kiril's head became louder.
If this is the path you've chosen, listen closely.
I don't know much about science, but this...
Humans have a 'soul' that holds the essence of their lives.
That soul is what keeps them alive.
Reviving a human is often known as an illegal practice, as the soul has most often passed on.
What is left is a soulless being that mindlessly follows it's resurrector.
A zombie and a necromancer.
However, if a 'soul' is present in the body at the time of resurrection,
I believe it will properly work.
Thus, one only needs to reverse the process of decay,
And re-start the heart and brain.
"...Kiril-san? Are you alright?"
"..Yeah, sorry." He quickly began to repeat the words he heard. "Humans hold a soul.. You know that. It's the essence of their life. If a soul isn't present in a body, the revived human becomes a zombie. However, if it is, the human will wake up as if they have only fallen asleep. The only thing that needs to be done is to reverse the process of decay, repair the injuries, and restart the heart and brain."
Seth listened with no showing emotion, only taking in Kiril's words.
"..So?"
"...Well, it's a good idea. However, how can you be sure the soul will remain in the body?"
"I have my ways."
"Alright, I trust you on that. Have the body brought here today. You can arrange a closed-casket funeral, right?"
"I was planning to."
"Good. I will set up so that it may be preserved so you will be able to begin your work. Also, any books and documents I am able to dig up relating to every aspect of your project, I will have stocked in here. It should be very helpful. Is there anything at all that you can specifically request?"
Another ringing in Kiril's ears gave him the words needed.
"There is a key... Elluka has it in a chest in our room. It allows access to a library at the Pantheon. The library isn't accessible to the public, however I'll be allowed access with the key. I'll need some books from there."
"..I trust you will get them."
"Yes. I'll have Elluka's body brought today, and tomorrow I will bring the books."
"Alright, good. Then, that is all. Feel free to look around.." Seth yawned and headed for the door. "But I need to get back to book. Welcome to the institute, Doctor Clockworker."
...Ah, I need to...
Hello, can you hear me?
I'm here.. I'm here.
My key...
My fiancé needs some books from the library.
I will watch over him so he does not wander too far,
But please allow this.
Just this once, mi'lady...
It was a strange, heavy key made entirely of wood. Intuition told me that it was operated with magic. A voice in my head told me I had no worries about operating it. Holding the key tightly in hand(Actually, it was more of a medallion to be worn around the neck...), I walked into the pantheon.
The High Priestess was waiting for me.
"A-ah, you-"
"No worries. I'm just here to direct you to the library... Ah, Elluka. This is the only time I'll let him in, so make sure you have him grab everything needed. Understood? ...Good." Though it seemed she was talking to thin air, it also appeared as if she was holding a proper conversation.
"Elluka... Is she there?"
"Yes, right beside you."
I told you, darling.
I'll always be by your side.
Now, let's go.
In silence, I followed the High Priestess. Down spiraling stairs and to a huge, locked door. I held out the key, which suddenly expanded and changed. It reminded me of thick gears of varying shapes stacked upon each other.
Listening to the voice in my mind, I placed the key into a small slot at the right edge of the doors. A twist to the left, and both doors opened to reveal an extensive library lit by torches and magic flames.
"..W-wow..."
"Elluka, do be quick on it. I'll wait here, since I trust you with him. Kiril-san, please hurry."
"Y-yes ma'am.." I walked in, looking about. With Elluka's voice guiding me, I began to grab books from different shelves. A few maidens helped me with the higher ones, bringing them down with magic. One young girl even got a chest for me to put them in, magically enhanced to hold everything while still being light as a feather.
A few books turned into a dozen. A dozen into two dozen. I had no idea just what they were- Some seemed like storybooks, some like spellbooks... seemed Elluka was gathering the wide spectrum of what I may or may not need.
Alright, the last one is there. It's Levin Saras I1... Not 1I, but I1.
"What? There is no..."
A small gleam on a huge book, thickly bound with leather As promised, it was written as Levin Saras I1.
"..Okay." I grabbed the book and placed it in the chest, then closed it heavily. The High Priestess walked in and handed me a lock and key.
"This key is the same as Elluka's, though uses means you may find more suitable. You turn it left, right twice, left once more, right, then left twice. Going from bottom to top stack. I would like to request Elluka's key, though."
"..Oh... I.. Here.." A little depressed, I handed the key to her. The High Priestess showed me how to use the alienistic key, then locked my case and put the key around my neck.
"Thank you."
"Right. Don't damage the books. You can use them as long as you want, but someone may come by every now and then to borrow one for studying."
"Understood." With that, the conversation ended and she escorted me back out to the front of the Pantheon. A few final words, and I left back to the institute.
Personal Journal of Dr. Kiril Clockworker
I'm not quite sure why, but Dr. TwiRight told me to document all my thoughts and works as I go through work. Maybe it'll help...?
I think this is a good idea. If I am focused on work, maybe I will not fall too deeply to despair. I'm still working on musicbox making, since it brings a steady income. However, now it seems I am an official member of the Royal Institute. Is member the right word? I don't know...
For now, I'm just reading and studying. Somehow, I understand it very well. Maybe it's just because I...
I don't know.
Let's see how everything goes.