Garth here.

Second Advent is in the way, don't worry! Life just took its toll on me. I thought to rock this with a small two-shot with my Summoner and his best enemy. Enjoy!

"And this is in the bag too..." said the Summoner, crossing his arms and unsummoning his units. "As long as i can, i'll keep Elgaia safe."

"Busy day, i see." said a voice. The Summoner turned around, being met with familiar, golden irises and black scleras. A cascade of silver hairs with red streaks at the end was the second thing he saw. Then, he moved on to recognize the majestic spear she carried around and her black blouse with golden trims over a light blue gown. The Summoner smiled. "Maxie. What brings you to me? I told you you're free."

"You told me, but... How can i go on without your shenanigans every day?" she replied, looking aside. "To be honest, i miss our times together."

"I do too." said him, a shadow of sadness passing over his blue eyes. "But you know. Monsters got stronger, and you can't possibly survive in that body." At that, Maxwell clasped her hands. "That is where you are wrong. I hope you know of Afla and Zeva right?" The Summoner huffed, thinking of the long and grueling Trials to obtain the Fallen Gods's true forms. "I am not yet ready, Maxie. Not until Ninmah can evolve. And i get some... More powerful units." He stroked his blond hairs. "And that wouldn't still... Be you." She raised an eyebrow. "I would be me, right?"

The Summoner huffed. "The 'true' you has never fought me. She wouldn't remember our adventures, our hardships, our victories. She would be a blank slate." At these words, Maxwell gasped. "Is that true? Then... I am destined to rot away, am i?"

"You know i won't let it." said the Summoner. "Even if i have Freyjia as my advisor now, there is no way i am letting you go. I said you're free, but if staying with me is what you want... Then you are welcome."

"Regarding that..." The Goddess again loked aside, crossing her arms. "I hope you remember our pledge, right?"

"It was twenty-something years ago, Maxie." joked the Summoner. "You really would expect me to remember it?" At her snarl, he raised his hands. "Ok, ok! I remember! I remember. Why you brought that up?"

"I thought that a little reminiscience would do good." tenderly cooed Maxwell. "Come. Let's sit on the grass for a bit." The Summoner huffed, but followed her down. "Bearer of the infinite power of the Gates..." he began to say.

The Goddess instantly caught up. "Keeper of a memory of happiness and sorrow."

"Summoner loved by a God..." continued him, lost in his memories.

"My name is Maxwell..." added her, a soft smile on her lips.

"Let me crush my foe under our power." they both ended together. "So you still remember that time." said Maxwell. The Summoner tried to whistle innocently, but she brought up an unamused face. "Viktor." He again raised his hands. "Ok, ok... Yeah. I remember. But the past is the past, why dwell on it?"

"You don't really get it, do you?" snarked Maxwell, closing her eyes and pinching the bridge of her nose. "You really are a lost cause."

"Many things have changed in me, Maxie. I am not the man i once was... Memories of that time are but a fog now. One thing i remember, though, is your smile. Tell me what i am doing wrong."

"Just... The fact that you are an idiot, Viktor! You are so-so OBLIVIOUS! Ugh, i am getting an headache. What day is tomorrow?"

"Fourteenth february?" asked Viktor, dumbfounded. Then, he hit his forehead. "Ohhhh! Valentine's day. Now i remember, that day where lovebirds buy flowers for their girls?"

"Exactly." said Maxwell, adjusting her blouse. "And...?" At Viktor raising his eyebrow, she threw up her hands. "BAH! I GIVE UP! You truly are a lost-Mh?" Viktor bolted forward and gave her a kiss. When they separated, she blushed a bit. "I-i didn't really expect you to... You know, i expected you got confidence with Freyjia, or Lafiel..."

"Freyjia is just a friend, Maxie. We have a rather intense love-hate relationship. As for Lafiel, i doubt she likes the idea. I can see why though." he said, holding her by her sides. "But, i still prefer you."

"And... What about Feeva...?" further inquired the Goddess, her voice fading more with each word. Viktor shook his head, and took out a flower. "She gave me this back. She told me that this shouldn't be a birthday gift, and then ran away bushing. And i had an idea..." He put it in her hairs. "Look. You already look better."

"Oh, stop!" said Maxwell, blushing red. "You know it's not enough for a God right?"

"I just know that you would love it. And it's enough for me." replied him. "Plus, i don't have to give it back to Kevin since he doesn't do refunds." Maxwell snarled, but the Summoner quickly snapped back. "Anyway... I am happy that you are with me now."

"How about we remain together forever, Viktor?" she asked, her blush widening. He closed his eyes, smiling. "You know it can't be possible. Not in the civical term. But as Summoner and Unit... You bet. Freyjia gave me the power of eternity, to take her place when Ragnarok will come. I would be honored to share that place, and the next world, with you." That said, Maxwell nodded. "I accept." They pressed their foreheads together. Viktor then spoke. "No matter what will happen, i won't ever forget you."

"No matter what happens, i'll stay by you..." she added. "I love you so much, Viktor. Since that time i never stopped. What best time to say it?"

"Eh. I don't know, maybe my birth-mh?"

"Kiss me already, idiot..." said the Goddess jokingly, pulling him in...

References. References everywhere.

I'll post the second part on Valentine, so stay tuned! Garth out!