I've Found You, Your Smile

Synchronicity ~Meguru Sekai no Requiem~

"The only one who accompanies me is my shadow"

As we step into the dank cave, the humid moisture sticks to our clothes. Outside, the sun was leaving hues of purples, reds, oranges, and yellows in streaks as it left the sky. The incoming night chilled the air, but did not nullify the cave's warmth. The warmth that came from the dragon—the presence was reinforced by the smell that made us all wrinkle our noses. The cave progressively got darker, and we take out our lanterns to light the way.

I clutch my necklaces, the bass clef and the treble clef. I knew for sure that this treble clef belongs to Diva—but somehow had left it on the road to the east. Holding my breath, we tensely take steps forward, letting the light dissolve the insistent darkness.

We continue through the winding tunnels; the noise of our clothing echoes off the walls. I hear a sob erupt from behind us, and think it surely must be a mistake, until I turn to face Miku.

"I cannot do this," she says hysterically. "I cannot rebel against the people that made me this way."

Gakupo, ever the gentleman, kneels down to reassure her. "Lady Miku, please don't worry about it. We understand that your loyalty lies with the dragon."

I, too, soften. "Yes, do not worry. There are enough of us to carry on." There is silence after my words, and I wonder if what I said was right.

Miku continues to cry softly, her frail body shaking. Meiko and Kaito look at each other anxiously. There is no time to lose.

"Listen, Lady Miku," Gakupo says kindly. "Why don't you say here and wait for us?" Given that Gakupo had a way with his gentle demeanor; it was no surprise that Miku calmed down.

"You may have liberated me, but I'm sorry I cannot go with you. Everything that you did…I'm sorry for fighting you," she says bitterly.

I shake my head in response. "I'm sure that you just meant to protect what you had to. Stay here and wait for us. We will come back."

"Alright, time to go," Meiko says sharply. She is not in the mood for heartfelt talks. Now that there is the opportunity to fight, surely her veins must be pumping adrenaline.

"Aw, don't be cruel, Meiko," Kaito says pleasantly, knowing he is picking a fight. "Let's stay a while for Miku to calm down."

Despite Miku, who was clutching the wall, silently leaking tears, Meiko was not to be outdone. "No, we must go now. There is no time to waste, right, Len?"

She understands that if I stay any longer, my Diva might die. And I, too, may lose my courage altogether.

I take a deep breath and say, "Yes, Kaito, Meiko, Gakupo, we must go. We must save my sister."

The unspoken words linger in the air.

'And kill the dragon.'

A/N: Disclaimer: song lyrics belong to HitoshizukuP. Vocaloid characters belong to Zero-G Studio. Please review if you have the time~