Returns

Rated: T

Genre: Adventure/Romance

Source: The Last Remnant

Pairing: Rush S. / David N.

Summary:

It has been 1 year since he has "died", 1 year that all his friends and family have moved on, except one, the Marquis of Athlum. Irina is worried, she knows the young Lord has feelings for her brother. What happens when out of the blue, someone has spotted a certain someone outside of Athlum.

'Rush, is it really you?'


Um, yeah, hey it's Yukiko Shiroryuu. With a new story… Returns! Yay! I am sorry for my readers that are currently reading Let Us Help (a Bleach Fanfic), sadly I have been having a MAJOR writer's block even with the help of AnzVKai. Sorry!! Anyways, I hope this story will catch your eyes… and heart.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything of The Last Remnant, only the story plot of this Fanfic.

David's POV

It has been one year since he died, everyone has moved on; except for me… I don't know why, is it because of guilt or regret? I don't understand… every night I've been having replays of dreams of that day…

I know. It's suicide because… I'm a Remnant too, right?

I shot up from my horrid dream, with my eyes strained and sweat rolling down my temple.

Just a dream…

As I replayed the dream again in my head, I watched carefully upon Rush's face… his smile.

"Why doesn't this dream stop… it's been happening for almost a year now, so why…"

A sudden rapping on my bedroom door stopped my thoughts, which made me put my mask of being a Marquis.

"Come in." My voice was filled with authority.

As if on cue, Emmy walked inside along with Torgal,

"Lord David, good morning."

I turned my head towards the windows and noticed that it was morning,

I could have sworn it was nighttime.

"Ah yes, good morning. What brings you both to my quarters?"

Emmy spoke, "Lord David, you've been asleep for almost 4 hours after 10, so we thought something might have happened to you. Only to find that you overslept." She chuckled at her last statement.

"My apologize, I will come to the Meeting Room immediately, you are excused." With that, the two Generals left my room with a quietly click of the door. Sighing to myself, I quickly got out of bed and dressed into my usually attire and walked through the halls only to stop in front of my garden. When Rush was alive, I would always see him standing in front of the patch of flowers. Walking towards the flowers, I stopped and wondered,

I'm so sorry, Rush.

Normal POV

David entered the Meeting Room, 10 minutes later, and walked to his high chair, while his four Generals stood attended, and took a seat.

"Lord David, there has been news that there are slave selling activities in the Gaslin Caves," Pagus said, his wise eyes feel upon David.

Nodding, David turned to Torgal and Blocter, "Go and stop these bandits before they take many one innocent people."

"Yes, my Lord." "Yes, my Lord."

The Sovani and Yama went on their way leaving David, Emmy, and Pagus alone in the Meeting Room.

"Have you made any contact with the Sykes by any chance?" asked David out of curiosity.

"Yes, we have my Lord. The Sykes are returning to Athlum around the afternoon today," said Emmy.

David took a look at Emmy, "Why was I not informed by this?"

Pagus stepped up, "Why, Lord David, you were informed upon the Sykes arrival. You heard the news yesterday."

David stared at his General in confusion, I… was informed? I don't recall anything from yesterday aside from paper works and meetings.

A soldier walked into the room bowing to the three,

"Lord David, the Sykes has arrived."

David stood up and thanked the soldier before walking out of the room with his Generals following behind him.

At the castle gates, David noticed the Sykes family: John, Marina, and Irina. The young Marquis walked towards the family and shook each of their hands, except for Irina, who gave David a hug instead.

"Hello, Mr. David."

"Hello, Irina."

With the greetings out of the way, everyone made their way back into the castle. David took glances at Irina, he noticed her hair got longer and her face has gotten more matured. For a moment, David thought Irina looked like Rush. Dismissing the thought they all walked into the Meeting Room, David taking his usual spot.

"How are you all?" asked David.

"It's been busy, the Academy sure gave us a lot of work to finish," laughed John. Marina elbowed her husband in the ribs causing his to shut his mouth. Smiling in amusement, David turned to Irina who was staring out of one of the windows.

"How about you Irina?"

The said girl looked at the Marquis with a small smile, "Oh, everything is fine. Just a little tired from the trip is all. Please excuse me." Irina stood up and walked out the room.

Sighing, Marina looked at David, "Please excuse Irina, she has been like that for a year now. She hardly speaks, talks softly, and always wander towards the forest where…" her voice died down and tears began forming in her eyes. Holding up a hand, David stopped her from speaking before she starts crying. After the reunion, David walked through the halls of his home towards his bedroom. He remembered that his bedroom was 2 doors away from Rush's and decided to take a glance around. He noticed a familiar blue light coming from his destination; creaking the door just a slight more, David found Irina in the middle of Rush's room using Marion's Blessing.

What is she doing? Suddenly the light faded and Irina panted quietly, and started talking,

"No, I just had it! I could have sworn I felt him! Let me just –ugh- try again." Just as she was about to call forth her power, David stepped in,

"Irina, please don't overexert yourself."

Gasping in surprising, Irina turned around quickly almost losing her balance,

"Mr. David! I didn't notice you were standing there."

"No need for an apology. What are you doing here anyways, Irina?"

Irina looked to the side, not wanting to face the young Marquis.

"You wouldn't believe me, I was hoping I would do this by myself, but…"

Taking a step forward towards the younger girl, David placed his hands on her shoulders, "You're not alone, I am here. Plus anything you say, I will believe, I trust you."

Looking down on the rugged floor, Irina was searching in her head for the right words.

"Mr. Dav… no, David, for a while now, I've been using Marion's Blessing to search."

"Search?"

"I thought using it in Eulam would make it easier to search, but I was too far away from the main lands, so I thought why not start in Athlum."

Becoming confused David asked, "Irina, what exactly are you searching for?"

"David, you are asking the wrong question. It is not 'what' I am looking for, but 'who'. I am looking for my brother, Rush."

David dropped his hands from Irina's shoulders and let them hang on his sides.

"You're looking for Rush?"