Days passed like leaves falling from a tree in Autumn. The McGarden family were really nice, especially Levy. Sadly, she always seemed rather upset after what had happened to Aki. Aki was now suffering from magic deficiency syndrome. Apparently, the two girls cast a spell to set all the zero generation dragon slayers free from the lacrima. The spell used up a lot of magic energy. Despite the two of them performing the spell together Aki was still too weak. Levy was only just strong enough. I felt guilty for what had happened. In fact, all 5 of us did.
Often, we would go read books in the McGarden library about dragon slayer magic. Specifically the type of magic we wielded. We had never really got the chance to practice out magic before we were sealed away. As soon as we were discovered to have zero generation dragon slayer magic we were sealed away. Furthermore, it turns out we were all sealed away at different times while our physical bodies didn't age at all. That's what Miss McGarden, Levy and Aki's mother, told us. It turns out Lilias and Miriza are over 400 years old, Lokni is just over 100, I'm just under 100 and Xavier should be 14. I guess both Levy and Aki have grown up around us. No wonder they wanted to set us free...
I was busy reading a book on fire dragon slayer magic. I got along well with Levy. We both enjoyed reading. Apparently Aki did as well. Levy was busy helping Miss McGarden take care of Aki. The guilt I felt was overwhelming... Unexpectedly, the door creaked open and Miriza entered the room sitting opposite me. I placed the book down. "Is it true you can't remember your life before?" She asked looking straight at me with her dark brown eyes. I nodded my head. Miriza sighed. "Does it sound wrong if I don't really miss my old life too much?" She asked. I stared straight at her. She carried on. "When I was a Princess," She said, "I never really cared for it. When I was older, I ended up wanting to be part of the royal army. I always wanted to be a warrior when I was little." She sighed again.
"You talk as if you're not little. But you are. Your body that is." I spoke. Miriza smiled.
"You don't talk like a 6 year old," she said.
"I've always been advanced for my age," I answered.
"I guess it's because of the lacrima," She said, "I could hear from the inside. So could the others." Miriza smiled once more. "Levy and Aki used to tell us stories. They were the only ones to ever talk to us. Their stories were amazing! Though some didn't really make too much sense..." I gave a small smile. Those two were so kind, Aki didn't deserve what had happened to her...
Abruptly, a loud sob broke the silence. It could only be Levy. Lilias had stopped tearing up now. Only Levy would have reason to cry now... Swiftly, we all ran towards Aki's room. Miss McGarden and Levy were besides Aki's bed. Their Grandmother Rosalie was there as well tending over the sick girl. The loud sobs were definitely coming from Levy. I could also tell that Her mother and grandmother were in tears as well. This could not be good. I looked over at the bed where Aki lay. We hadn't been allowed to visit her for the last 2 days. Her face was pale and there were dark circles under her pretty hazel eyes which now looked glazed over as if she were day dreaming. I could tell that she wasn't daydreaming. I could sense her life escaping her body. This wasn't fair. After all she and her sister had done for us, she didn't deserve to die! I felt tears welling up in my eyes. This was wrong... No! I couldn't cry! I had to stay strong! For the McGardens! For Levy!
"Xavier..." I quiet weak voice muttered. It was Aki. "Lokni... Miriza... Lilias... Faya..." As soon as she said my name, I felt as if my heart was being ripped to shreds. I. Would. Not. Cry. "I'm glad..." she said. Aki breathed, trying to catch her breath. "Don't feel guilty... I'm glad I could help you..." I could hear Lilias begin to cry. I could tell the other 4 of us were trying to hold in the tears... "Mummy, Nan, don't be sad..." She gave a small fragile smile, "I love you... I'll always be with you..." Slowly, Aki turned to face her twin sister Levy, who was now basically crying waterfalls. I could hear all the other dragon slayers begin to sob. Was I the only one not crying now? What sort of heartless 6 year old girl was I? Was it OK to cry? "Levy..." Aki spoke calmly, "You're the best big sister anyone could ever have... As your little sister... I can't just go and leave you... I promise..." Aki caught her breath, "I promise I'll always be by your side... To cheer you up when your sad... To laugh and smile with you... To read... To play... Your my best friend... My twin sister... The one I look up to..." Aki smiled the most radiant, pure smile I could ever imagine, "I love you... Levy... Now... and forever..." Aki's eyes closed as I felt the last of her life slip away from her. I felt warm tears falling over my cheeks. I was finally crying...
That night I and the rest of the zero dragon slayers couldn't stay here and cause the McGarden family and more pain. We would leave... So that Levy and her family could get on with their lives and recover from their loss...