Lambda x Bern…. I decided to start with them, as their relationship is quite easy to describe…. ^^

To some, love means support….

"Bernnnnnn~"

"What do you want now?"

"Ow Bern, don't tell me I annoyed you already…. Kyahaha, I made a new record~ I merely entered the roo-"

"What do you want!"

"Aww…. Tsundere as always~ But deep down, I know you love me an genuinely care and…. But you're soooo shy, and that prevents you from showing your true feelings~…. And that's so tragic, it makes me want to cry~ Am I right?"

"Stop pinching my cheek, and stop babbling nonsense. If you have nothing smart to say, please leave me finish this book in peace."

"Oww…. So cold~ But that's why I love you….. But no, I have came here to discuss a very important topic with you."

The blond witch lifted her index finger to the ceiling, and then pointed it dramatically at Bernkastel, in the motion that main heroes would do in the opening of some Adventure genre anime. That's at least what Lambdadelta wanted for it to look like. However, the whole idea she had failed, and it looked more like she was accusing the other of something.

"Love~"

"What about it?"

"Well, your feelings, your perspective, your definition of it…. What is love to you? There are plenty of topics to choose from~"

"And why would I talk about some trivial human emotion."

"Ow~ Come on Bern. Both of us know it's not just a human emotion. And, hey, it's not like you never loved anyone. Right?"

"And what if I haven't…. "

"Don't lie to me Bern…. You know it's no truth, the thing you just said. At least I know you better then that~"

"I never stated anything to you. I just made a suggestion."

"But…. Why? Why would you say such thing. Why do you always talk about it as if it was beyond your level. You sound real mean when you say such things~ You bully~"

Even if the witch of certainty continued to smile and giggle childishly, her voice was becoming a bit more shaky, as she herself was starting to feel a bit nervous. Her friend's response didn't help one little bit.

"Love is useless."

"D….Don't talk like that. You know you don't mean it really. Love is what keeps us going, makes us wish and dream, and with out it, you're blind, unable to see anything but endless darkness. Without love, it cannot be seen – as they say~"

"Love doesn't have capability to change anything. That's why I find it highly trivial for one who was once known as the most powerful witch in the universe to talk about it. And yes, sorry to offend you, but I do consider it beyond my level."

"S-So, you're saying you never loved anyone…. You lier, lier, lier! It's even more shameful for witch who is considered not only the most powerful, but also the cruelest witch of all, to lie like a child~ Tsun~"

"I never said that. All I said was I would've been better of if I haven't. Love makes people suffer."

"Oww, buuutttt Berrrrrn~ Love also does good things. So, the price of good things happening, is possibility of bad things happening. Hohohoho, and what's life without a little risk, huh~ If there was o love in one's heart, they would feel like birds in cages, never allowed to live and fly freely, and face world itself~"

"Why are we even talking about this. We obviously have opposing opinins."

"Bad kitty! Don't try to wiggle out of this~ There must be someone in this wide world you care about~ Hmm…. Let me see…."

"I don't care about anyone. Or, to be more poetic, I'm a bird in a cage, as you put it."

"Wah~ Lie like that to some stranger who met you just a couple of days ago. I know better~ Yes, I've known you since you were a human…. Haha~ And when you didn't consider yourself so superior and almighty…. So cute~. But, I also know that you used to love. A lot. Yes, you were very kind back then, and look at you now-"

"Well, a thousand of years of endless torment and suffering apparently really can change a person. Who would've thought?"

"Now, now, sarcastic as always~ But, I know better~ Love can not be that easily erased from one's heart. Not even eternal torture can help it. It can evolve into hatred, though.

So let me see, who's the lucky one~

Hmmm…. Could it be…. hah, I got it- Erika-chan!"

"Yes, ah, from the first. You really are magnificent. I loved her so much that I sent her to the worst possible fragment ever for all enternity. And I did it all for the sake of love.

"Hmmm…. Meanie. Ah~ How about….. Battler?"

"That useless man…. You can do better."

"Beato?"

"….'

"Ange…?'

"That plaything…. She ceased to amuse me a while ago. But continue, it's becoming quite entertaining."

"Um…. Feath-"

Slap

Lambdadelta felt a hard strike on her left cheek, causing her to lose balance, and almost fall of the bed itself. It stung like a bitter frostbite, and she could swear that she felt Bern's claws digging in her flesh. She opened her eyes, and tears were dwelling in the corners, as she faced the other witch.

"Don't mention that name ever in front of me again! And enough of this crap, I've had enough…. I don't love anyone, and if it's easier for your miniature brain to comprehend it, I hate everyone. Now leave me alone."

But Lambdadedelta didn't move from the spot. Instead, hot tears run down her cheeks, as she silently stared at Bern for a couple of minutes, before silently saying:

"Y…You….You're so selfish!"

"Huh…."

"You…. Sometimes…. No, you're always like that. Never having a second thought on what to say. Huh?"

"Lambda, are you crying?"

"You…. you…. Tell me, Bernkastel! Since you can go around so easily saying that you don't love anyone, have you ever thought that there may be someone who loves you, and wants those feeling returned! Huh? Selfish, selfish!"

Bernkastel opened her mouth to say something, but Lambdadelta only lied down on the bad, facing to the other side, obviously not wanting o talk anymore. Bernkastel's eyes were wide, as she perhaps felt a tiny bit guilty for making the other cry. After some time spent in silence, Bernkastel moved closer, and sat next to Lambda's lying body. There was some hesitation in it, but she slowly placed her hand on child-like witch's head, before starting to stroke her hair awkwardly.

"Hey …. shhh."

"…."

"There, there…. Calm down."

"…."

"What now you won't talk to me. Is that how it is?"

"…."

"What? You want me to apologize. Fine, sorry for saying such things in front of a child like yourself."

"…."

"Still not good enough?"

Bernkastel sighed, but decided there was no other way around it. She practically hopped over Lambda, in attempt to see the other's eyes. However, as soon as her friend spotted this, blond witch once again tried to roll around to the opposite side. It wasn't all that easy, as Bernkastel , noticing this, quickly got on top off Lambda.

"Caught ya'."

"Bern…."

"Now, stop being a bother, and tell me what's wrong."

"Bern, do you love me? At least, one tiny little bit."

Bernkastel bowed her head forward, gently kissing the other's witch forehead.

"What do you think…?"

"Bern…. Bern…. I know…. I know how you feel. I'm scared too, sometimes. I was hurt too. I have nightmares too. I understand you. That place…."

"Be quit, foolish girl. Just shut up for once."

"Bern…?"

"It's different with you…. You're always there for me. I don't fear you would….."

"I love you, Bernkastel, I'll always be there. You may tell me spiteful things, and bully me, but I'll never leave your side.

And it's because…. I need someone. I don't…. want, to be completely alone."

"I…. made you cry. B….But…. Our relationship may be a messed up one…. And outside, we may seem like worst enemies…. But…."

"Bern-chan…."

"You may have tore me apart a couple of times but….. I may have crashed you onto the floor, and pushed needles trough your eyes but…."

"That's just how it is…. right? In love and war, there are no rules…. As they say…. Say?"

"I…. love…. you too."

"Aw~ That blushing face of yours just now is sooo cute~ I could've push candy canes tro-"

However, she never got to finish her sentence. She felt small lips pressing tenderly against her own. She slowly embraced the girl that was still lying a top of her. Her eyes were dry now, but there were still some traces of tears on her cheeks. Bern made her cry.

But, even that way, she felt safe, and, even if others may have pitied her situation, with person she loved being so cold, she didn't care, because, she was happy with Bernkastel, and that was all that ever mattered.