Richter...
Why was it all Emil could think about? Even during the end of they're journey, he'd kissed Marta. But had felt nothing, whatsoever. As a matter of fact... It killed him to hear her say she loved him. He didn't want to hurt Marta, not one bit. She was his first friend- his Best friend, and she'd done so much for him... But he had no romantic chemistry for her. Emil let out an exasperated sigh as he turned to face his over optimistic friend. It'd been 2 years since they'd finished they're journey, and 2 years since he'd seen.. Well, Richter. He was sad that Richter couldn't bask in the wonderful new world that had been created. Everything was better, and best of all, the monsters didn't attack nearly as much. Marta blinked and looked at Emil curiously, as she poked his arm.
" Hey, Emil? Are you alright? I mean, you've just kinda been sitting there staring at me for a few minutes now with that blank expression on your face. It's starting to scare me.. " Emil paused and then smiled sadly.
" Ah, I'm sorry Marta. I'm just.. A bit distracted. " He mumbled while turning to face the sparkling lake. It was starting to get dark out, and he realized what his friend might be thinking. " ..It's getting late, we should go home. " Marta smiled slyly and latched her arm to his and began nuzzling her cheek against his shoulder.
" Your getting a bit ahead of yourself, aren't you? We can do that later. Can't we enjoy the sunset now? " Emil cursed under his breath. The exact thing he'd been trying to avoid came up because he wanted to go home early? How had that happened.. Emil shook his head.
" Nah, I'm sorry Marta.. I just remembered I'm um.. Going to see Lloyd soon. " Marta scowled.
" Damn it, Lloyd! " Emil winced and then looked away. Note to self: Apologize to Lloyd later. he thought to himself. Soon Marta released Emil's and huffed in annoyance. " Fine then. I'll see you later. " she muttered, as she turned on her heel and began to walk down to the shore line. Emil frowned. On second thought, maybe I should apologize to Marta later, too.. he added to his mental list of apologies. He felt guilty about lying to Marta, but he had decided it was better than rejecting her completely. She'd be heartbroken- and he wouldn't be able to muster the strength to face her again. He sighed and then turned away from where Marta had stormed off to. He began to wander deep into thought. He missed Richter. He wanted to be see him, to be able to talk to him, ..To be able to touch him. Emil blushed at that last thought, as he shook his head in embarrassment. He hadn't meant that the way it sounded. ..Had he? Pushing this aside, Emil finally decided on what he'd do. Since Richter was on his mind so much, he decided he'd go to the Other Worldly Gate and pay Richter a 'visit.' He did this nearly once every month, and it was the happiest days of those months. He'd talk to Richter about how his life was going.. And how Marta would get a bit to close for his liking. Sometimes he'd ask Richter how he was doing.. But.. Of course he couldn't answer. This only made Emil upset. So, without much effort, Emil began to walk down past the gates of Altamira. He smiled to himself as he walked over to a clear spot and spotted a Rheaird, which he tended to borrow from Lloyd from time to time. Now was one of those times. He sat on the seat and got himself comfortable before setting of into the sky. It churned from side to side sometimes, but other than that it was pretty convenient. Not far down Emil spotted the small island with giant rocks shaped like tomb stones with strange markings on them- the Other Worldly Gate. He smiled as he jerked down of the controls, and felt himself rush downward. I drew close to the island, and then quickly jerked back on the brakes, causing it to land smoothly onto the island's surface. He parked it quickly and then scurried over to one of the smaller rocks, as he gazed up at the larger rocks.
" ..Richter. I..I.. I came back. " he smiled nervously and then began to swing his feet back in forth. For once, he wasn't quite sure what to say. He's mind was oddly.. Blank. " ..I um.. ran away from Marta again today.. " He added, fidgeting nervously the way he'd always done in front of Richter. " ..I think she's mad at me but.. I really wanted to come see- er, talk to you. " Emil's shoulder's slouched. This time was different. He was.. Sad to be near this place. In fact.. He was near to tears. This was wrong. Oh so wrong. Why was he so upset all of a sudden..? Emil sniffed and felt himself choking back a sob as tears began to stream down his cheeks. " A-ah.. No.. Wait, I'm not crying! u-um.. Richter I.. " he rubbed his eyes sadly as he continued to cry. " ..I-I'm so sorry Richter.. I.. I come to visit you and I just suddenly.. Do this. ..I'm not sure why I.. " He shook his head. " ..No.. I do know.. " He sniffed again and laid his head in his hands. " ..Because I miss you, Richter. I really, really do. ..I can't.. Go on knowing your not here! With me!" he suddenly cried out, his eyes starting to get red from crying so hard. " P-Please Richter! ..C-Come back..! " he stuttered out not so loudly. He knew it was impossible. Richter had to be in the Ginnungagap at all times, otherwise demons would escape from Niflheim.. And destroy this world. Emil sighed and stood up quietly, as he began to walk towards one of the rocks. He pressed his hand against it, and then his forehead, as if trying to see Richter in spirit. Even if it meant giving up all his power in return, he wished he could see Richter with all his heart. Suddenly, a deep teal light began to shine over the markings of the rocks, and Emil stood there, unsure of what to do. He tried to pull his hand away from the rock, but he couldn't. It was as if it was sticking to him like glue. No, more like a leech. Pain began to flow throughout Emil's body- immense pain that felt like his entire well being was being sucked out. ..Maybe it was. He suddenly felt sick, and as he began to collapse to the ground, a man began to step closer and closer to him. He was in to much pain to see the man's face, and he eventually gave in, letting himself get dozier and dozier. Not many minutes later, be faded into darkness.