It was two days after the slumber party with Hau and Gladion.
As soon as I woke up, an intense wave of dread hit me like a car. I didn't want to open my eyes because of the heavy weight in my chest.
What the hell? What's wrong with me right now?
I got up, running a hand through my hair, and the atmosphere hit me. It was thick like heavy mist, and was terrible. It felt terrible. It lingered on my skin as I dragged myself out of bed.
Something was definitely wrong, something terrible happened.
But what?
I walked to the kitchen, my body feeling sore. Okay, the last two days were stressful but I had no idea why I was feeling like this.
My eyes were dry and they stung, if I rubbed them I'd probably just hurt them more. I decided that maybe water would be better than coffee today.
I didn't turn on the TV, I just sat on the couch and sipped the cold water. I was sweating a lot.
Sad ghosts seemed to cling to my skin as I walked anywhere in my home. I don't understand… Why is this morning so sorrowful?
Maybe fresh air would help. I stepped out into the street, surprised to see no cars passing by.
The wind whistled in my ears as I spaced into the sky. The clouds in the sky were grey and sad. I felt sorry for them.
I also felt sorry for some other unknown thing.
As I went back inside, I ripped off my shirt to get into something more presentable. I needed to go and do things today (everyday.)
I made my way out the door and saw a pedestrian just walking, back they seemed slumped. Like they were sad about something.
So it's not just me…
They turned and looked at me.
"Champion Sun… You heard, right?" They asked from across the street.
"... Heard what?" I said, perplexed.
A car drove past me and went next to the person who clambered in. Rude, weren't we in the middle of a conversation.
I assumed that this "news" was the cause of the terrible feeling I was feeling.
I needed to investigate.
Walking down the road, I decided that maybe I should ask Hau, as he would know.
Off to Iki town, while the sad ghosts still followed me, stubbornly.
As I got there, lots of people were looking towards the ruins, on their knees.
Now that's weird.
"Champion… Are you looking for Hau?" An older man asked. I nodded. He pointed towards the ruins too which I walked in, hesitantly.
I saw Hau, his hair was down. He was standing, staring into the ruins.
"Hau?" I said, after watching his unmoving body for a few moments.
He turned towards me. His face fit the feeling I had. His eyes were red and full of tears and his face seemed strained. He grit his teeth as he turned to me and ran towards me.
"What?" I said as he wrapped his arms around me, burying his face into my shoulder, sniffling.
After Hau sobbed into my shoulder, staining my clothes with tears he stopped for a moment.
"Hala… He's…" Hau started.
I understood now. I understood the deadly atmosphere and the stones in my chest.
I cried for Hala.
I cried for Hau and Melemele island.
Author's Note
HAHA I hope I destroyed the two people that are following this story lol. Anyways, if you get what the last two lines are referencing then I love you~