Disclaimer: I do not own Tales of xilla 2 though I wish I did so I can rewrite the ending as I see fit… Joking aside I hope you guys like it.
I Promise
Co-authored by Shou Koizumi, YuYuu and Comrade Commissar
"I promise…" Those were the last words that Elle muttered before I faded away from existence.
I opened my eyes. I was greeted by a white horizon. Gazing upon it, I saw absolutely nothing. I realized that I was still in my corpse shell with lance still in my hand.
I gripped the lance. My sense of touch was there. As if I was still alive. I sighed before closing my eyes, "Where am I?"
"Ludger…." A soft voice muttered my name. I checked my surroundings to find the source of the voice but there was no one around. "Ludger…." The voice called out for me again. This time, I immediately turned around and saw familiar figure.
I found myself staring upon a familiar figure. Her golden hair flourished down to her hips and swayed thanks to an invisible breeze. I found myself taking a small step toward her as I examine her figure more. Slowly it becomes vivid like a clear day. Her beautiful figure, her smile and her voice it is the same as I used to recognize.
"Milla..." I call out for her. In reply, she gently caressed my cheek with her soft hand.
"You did great, Ludger." She smiled at me as if she had watched me every step of the way.
"Milla, I am sorry…." I muttered softly. I saw her puzzled expression as she gazed at me.
"Ludger, you did not do anything wrong." She comforts me with her words.
"No, I couldn't save you back then. If only I had the strength to do so." I lowered my head, avoiding her gaze. She giggled at my words.
"Silly Ludger. It's not your fault. It was my decision back then."
I embraced her tightly. At first, she was surprised with my gesture.
"I really missed you." I could not help but to whisper these words into her ears. Suddenly, I felt a tear fall onto my shoulder. I felt Milla's hand wraping around my shoulder.
"I missed you too." She whispered. She could not hold back her tears. We stayed in each other's embrace. I don't remember how long it lasted, but the moment felt very brief.
"The only regrets I have now are that I could not save you and watch Elle grow up." I sighed.
"Ludger, we can't change the past but now we can look after Elle together." She pull me closer, comforting me. Her gentle voice helped to soothe the pain. Slowly the corpse shell disintegrated and I return to my usual clothing that I previously wore. Milla touches my cheek with both hands and she gives off a gentle smile. She was glad, not only because I was still alive but because I was back to my usual self, the Ludger that she knows.
Milla pulled my hand and our fingers intertwined before we exit the white horizon. We slowly descended towards Elle who happened to be sitting on a park bench alone. Both me and Milla embraced Elle. Although both of us are dead we somehow felt a warm sensation as if we were really hugging each other.
"Elle, we will always be by your side."Milla whispered into Elle's left ear. I couldn't help but to smile at her. She gave off a motherly aura.
Elle immediately turned around as if she had heard and felt something. Milla, stood next to me before leaning her head onto my shoulders while smiling toward Elle.
"We will look after you, Elle." I softly muttered. Elle smiled as if she heard my words before she ran toward Alvin who happened to call her.
The end.
