A/N: Whoo! I'm on a roll! New chapter, hope you like it people!
Declaimer: I do not own anything that isn't mine!
Summary: What was once lost, is now found! Will two siblings be reunited once more?
Discovery
Break's POV:
"Oujo-sama~! I'm going out for quick stroll~!" I called out to Milady Sharon, who was having tea with Oz-kun and Lara-sama on the Balcony.
Gilbert-kun was leaning against the wall smoking as usual, and Alice-kun was sitting on the ground munching on some meat.
"Enjoy your walk Break..." Sharon replied before taking another sip of her tea.
After waving goodbye to my five companions, I happily took my leave.
It was quite a nice day out, so I decided to enjoy it as much as I can.
It seemed like such a bore to just walk around the Rainsworth Manor's Garden, so I decided to take a stroll around town.
Unfortunately; I had to pass by the Nightray's Manor to be able to go to town.
It's not like I hated the Nightrays, oh no~, I only despised but one single Nightray...
...Vincent Nightray.
I still haven't forgiven that sewer rat for what he did to Sharon, or that he did the exact same thing to his own servant for that matter.
I know for a fact that I am not a close friend of Echo-chan's, I hardly know her; but that doesn't mean that Vincent can just poison her and pretend like it doesn't matter whether she survives it or not.
"Eliza-sama? What are you doing out here? Vincent-sama told you to stay inside because of your condition." I heard a familiar voice say nonchalantly.
Thinking quickly; I hid behind the nearest tree I could find.
I know it was wrong, but I had to listen in on Echo-chan's conversation.
Why? Well maybe because she's having a conversation with someone who was supposed to be dead...
...Eliza Nightray.
"I know that Echo-chan, but..." a young girl's voice replied, "...I missed seeing and touching the flowers!"
"Just Echo." Echo replied nonchalantly, "And if you wanted flowers Eliza-sama; you could have just asked Echo to bring some to your room."
I carefully sneaked a peak from behind the tree, I watched as a conversation slowly unfolded between Vincent's servant, Echo, a unfamiliar young girl.
This other girl had long flowing blond hair that was tied into two ponytails with ribbons; she was sitting on the ground picking flowers childishly, although it did look difficult seeing how she had bandages wrapped around her eyes.
Echo was standing just behind her, looking down at the girl with her usual bored expression.
"Eliza-sama, we must really get back to your room...or else Vincent-sama will not be pleased." Echo replied unemotionally, she then extended her hand out to the girl.
"Alright..." the girl replied sadly, she then started feeling around for Echo's hand.
"Elizabeth? What are you doing on the ground?" another familiar voice asked, it was Eliot Nightray.
"Eliot-niisan!" the young girl, Elizabeth, exclaimed happily.
I watched as Eliot wrapped his arms around her in a brotherly way, the young girl smiled.
Although his expression looked angry at first, the young Nightray's face quickly softened once he saw the young girl smile.
Slowly but surely; Eliot stood up, with the girl still in his embrace.
"What were you doing sitting on the ground like that?" Eliot asked angrily, Lady Elizabeth slowly placed a flower in his hand.
"I just wanted to be able to see the flowers..." Lady Elizabeth then giggled, "...Which I know is difficult."
"Elizabeth..." Eliot whispered sadly, it was only then that I realized what the young girl's condition really was...
...She was obviously blind.
How could I have not notice it before?
The bandages around her eyes, feeling around just to be able to find Echo's hand, and not even getting up to hug her brother herself.
It seems as though she has had this condition for a while now, seeing how Eliot and Echo seem to have already known about it.
Not only that; but her features are also quite similar to the features we saw on that picture Gilbert showed us of his deceased younger sister.
Also, if Eliza-sama did survive the accident a few years ago; I'm sure she would be the same age as the girl I'm seeing before my eyes.
Unless...
No, it can't be!
It's impossible!
"Eliot-niisan?" the young Nightray girl's voice completely broke my train of thought, "Are classes for you and Leo-kun over now?"
"What are you talking about? We just came home for the holidays and your Coming-of-Age ceremony!" Eliot replied, now that I think about it: wasn't it a little strange that Eliot is back home while classes for him aren't over until he graduates?
"So you two will be leaving again soon?" Lady Elizabeth said sadly as she shifted her gaze back towards the ground.
"Unfortunately yes, but look at it this way Elizabeth-sama: you and Eliot can spend time together the whole two months he is here!" another boy exclaimed enthusiastically, I can't believe I didn't notice him before.
He was sitting casually underneath a tree in the garden, a good distance away from Eliot and Elizabeth.
He had wild black hair and wore big circular glasses; he was also holding a book in his hands.
"Yeah- Wait! WHAT?" Eliot exclaimed, he sounded quite surprised.
"As her brother and fellow Nightray, it is your duty." the other boy stated, "Also as a gentleman; you are not to deny a lady's company."
"Shut it Leo!" Eliot said angrily to the other boy, I heard his friend laugh.
"Forgive me, Master." the boy; Leo; said simply, he sounded like he was joking.
"Anyway, let's get back inside Elizabeth..." Eliot said as he slowly took the young girl's hand in his and slowly lead her back inside, he sounded a little annoyed. "Leo! Are you coming or not?"
"Coming, Eliot." the young servant replied before following closely behind his young Master, Echo quickly followed suit.
I was frozen in place; I couldn't believe what I just heard.
Is it really her? Is that really Eliza Nightray?
But she passed away a few years ago didn't she? She didn't survive the accident, or did she?
Now that I think about it; the Nightrays only had known two daughters: one of which was adopted.
Also, why would Vincent send Echo to tell Gilbert that their sister died? If she obviously didn't?
These questions flooded my mind; that was until I came to a conclusion...
...Vincent had all the answers.
That sewer rat was obviously hiding something from the beginning, now this?
But why would he lie to his own brother? Especially about someone Gilbert held so dear?
I guess my question was already answered before it was even asked...
...Once a sewer rat, always a moron.
After making sure that the coast was clear, I slowly made my way back to the Rainsworth Manor.
I guess I wasn't able to enjoy my walk after all, and it was such a nice day too...
"Oujo-sama~! I'm home~!" I sang happily, although my mind was still focused on something else.
"Break, I'm so glad you're home!" Sharon exclaimed, she sounded really worried and scared. "This is urgent!"
She was sitting on one of the chairs in the living room with a letter in her hands; she was shaking like a leaf.
"Oujo-sama! What's wrong?" I asked worriedly quickly rushing to her side; she quickly took my hand in hers.
"Remember when Gilbert-sama told us about his little sister?" Sharon asked; her eyes were starting to fill up with tears.
I slowly pulled her close, "Eliza Nightray, correct? What about her?"
Sharon slowly pulled away; she then smiled happily at me amidst the tears in her eyes. "She's alive! Eliza-sama is alive! Isn't that wonderful Break?"
I couldn't help but smile, I was right after all!
This really is wonderful news, Lara-sama and Gilbert-kun will be quite pleased to know.
Speaking of which...
"Oujo-sama? Does Gilbert-kun and Lara-sama know about this?" I asked; happiness was obvious in Sharon's eyes.
"Not yet, they left a little while ago with Oz-sama and Alice-san for a quick stroll around town..." Sharon replied; she then handed me the letter she was holding a little while ago.
"What's this?" I asked curiously, Sharon giggled.
"It's an invitation to a certain someone's Coming-of-Age Ceremony..." Milady replied, I quickly accepted the letter and read it myself.
"To the Rainsworth Dukedom,
You are cordially invited to our daughter, Elizabeth Nightray's, 15th Birthday and Coming-of-Age Ceremony,
It is a Masquerade ball, so please be sure to wear a mask and your best attire.
You may also bring along friends of yours, the more the merrier as they say.
We would be most honored if you were to attend.
Respectively yours,
Duke Nightray."
Once I finished reading the invitation, I sighed.
Another party to attend, this is when things start getting crazy around here...
I watched in horror as Sharon went from crying angel to excited teenager, this was not going to go well for anyone...
"We're home!" Oz-kun called out happily.
"Shut up you stupid rabbit!" Gilbert-kun shouted, they sounded like they were climbing up the stairs.
"You shut up you dumb seaweed-head!" Alice-kun shouted back, Oujo-sama and I both sighed.
"Now, now..." Oz-kun tried to calm down his two partners, Sharon and I knew where this was going...
"SHUT UP!" Alice-kun and Gilbert-kun screamed in unison, obviously at Oz-kun.
"If you two don't apologize to Oz in the next five seconds... So help me; you two will regret it!" Lara-sama threatened once they reached the room Sharon and I were in.
"S-Sorry..." Gilbert-kun and Alice-kun apologized in unison before turning away blushing, Oz-kun just smiled nervously.
Ever since Lara-sama joined our little group; Gilbert-kun and Alice-kun argued less and less every day.
"Lara-sama~! Alice-san~! You two come with me~!" Sharon squealed as she grabbed both Alice-kun and Lara-sama by their arms, the three of them then darted out of the room.
"That was strange..." Oz-kun commented while rubbing the back of his head stupidly, "...I wonder what's gotten into Sharon-chan."
"Ha~! Oz-kun can be so naive sometimes~!" I teased the future Bezarius heir, he looked really annoyed.
"That kid really doesn't get it does he? Ha! What a moron!" my puppet, Emily, teased.
"Now! Now! Emily~! They had just arrived, of course they don't know what going on yet~!" I replied while poking my puppet on her stomach, Gilbert-kun and Oz-kun both looked annoyed.
"What is this really about Break?" Gilbert asked, his tone was just as serious as ever.
"I'm curious about that too..." Oz-kun asked next, his tone was serious yet curious as well.
"I guess I can't hide it anymore huh?" I replied before handing Gilbert the invitation Sharon gave me a while ago.
"This is...!" was all Gilbert could say once he finished reading the invitation.
The look on Gilbert's face was indeed priceless, but even I couldn't ignore the seriousness of the situation.
Oz-kun looked completely confused; I forgot the fact that he was still trapped in the Abyss before and after Eliza's "demise".
"Elizabeth Nightray...?" Oz-kun asked curiously, I sighed in frustration.
"Should I tell him or should you?" I asked Gilbert impatiently, this was going to be a long explanation.
"She's my..." Gilbert trailed off, I sighed again.
"...His precious younger sister." I finally answered the question myself, I watched as Gilbert quickly turned away from his beloved Master in shame.
"Gil's...younger sister...?" Oz asked, he sounded completely shocked.
"That's right, Gilbert-kun's precious adopted little sister~!" I admitted; Oz-kun would find out eventually; why not tell him now?
"Impossible! Eliza is..." Gilbert said angrily before slamming his fist against the nearby wall, "...She died a long time ago."
"That's where you are wrong Gilbert-kun~!" I said merrily, this kind of atmosphere was definitely getting too tense.
"What do you mean Break?" Oz-kun asked after placing a comforting hand on Gilbert's shoulder.
"Eliza Nightray is indeed alive...I saw the girl myself." I finally revealed; Gilbert's eyes widened in pure surprise.
"Eliza is..." Gilbert whispered, his tone was a mixture of confusion and relief. "...Alive?"
{End of POV}
[A/N:] Phew! I'm finally finished with this chapter! I hope it's not a disappointment!
Yahoo! Next chapter is gonna be one awesome chappie! You all will see why soon!