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Chapter nine: Do mesmo jeito… Eternamente. (This way forever)
Asgaard,
Nyvembly 18th
Year 4042 of Symphonia's calendar
Genis got really scared as he woke up from his small nap and saw that the house was empty. The only one there was his two-years daughter, sleeping peacefully in her crib. It was around eight, Regal was probably still at work. But what about Presea? She couldn't of have gone out, it was rainy that day, and every time she left she would leave him a note, let him know where she was.
But in the house she wasn't, and there were no notes. Worried, Genis picked up the phone and called Klarth, asked him if he could take care of Archie for a couple of hours. The boy said it was OK, and as soon as he got to the house, Genis fled outside, not wearing an umbrella or anything, too worried about Presea to worry about himself. The rain was strong, and he was cold in no time, but he kept running through the city of Asgard, looking desperately for his companion, his girl, his bride, his girlfriend… Whatever she was, it didn't matter: He loved her, and he was worried. That's what mattered.
After almost an hour of constant running, he collapsed on the middle of the streets. His body wasn't made for exercises. He could bear lots of mana, yes, but he would get tired easily while doing sports, and even in panic, he could not continue. So, he moved himself a little, leaning against a wall of any house on the street, breathing hard and trying to recover.
He would think about them, about their life together, about their child, their lives… About… her.
And then it hit him. Of all places, where could she be if not somewhere she felt home too, somewhere she could look for comfort?
He got up again, and this time walking slowly on tired legs, headed to the school.
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And there she was. Sitting on the ground, under a tree they would always meet on the breaks, and where they used to date till a few months ago, when they finished school.
She was all wet, yet he could not see if the water in her face was rain or tears. He slowly walked to her side.
"Finally found you, Presea…" he whispered.
She jumped, looked startled for a moment, and them looked at him, hiding her eyes under the shadows of her hair.
A thunder cracked in that moment, raining light drops over them, and crushing Presea's attempt's to hide her tears.
She didn't say anything, did not move, and only stared at him.
He kneeled by her side, looking directly into her gazing eyes. Taking his hands in his, he kissed it softly, before starting.
"What happened?" was all he could think to ask. She shook her head shyly, looking to the ground, and all she could answer was a muffled sob.
He eyed her worriedly, wrapping her arms around her like he would always do, as she began to shake uncontrollably, sobbing on his shoulder, tears care freely falling down her cheeks.
After a few moments, she calmed down a little and finally looked up to face him.
"I'm sorry…" He looked a little puzzled and concerned at the same time.
"What for? Presea, it's okay for you to feel sad… You can't control your feelings or anything."
She sobbed once again, and he began to get worried about what had happened.
"Will you tell me what is it? It's okay if you don't want to talk about it…" He spoke softly, caressing her hair and her back.
"I'm sorry…" she said, then. "I know I should be happy… But I just can't… I can't bear it again…"
Now he was confused.
"P-Presea?" She blushed when he stuttered. He had not done that since they were about thirteen, since… She asked him to have his child. Hearing it now seemed so… Awkward.
"Remember when you said once… That you'd live at least ten times to time I'd live?" She asked, this time with no longer tears in her eyes.
He nodded, eyeing her carefully.
"It's not going to happen anymore." She sighed, as he mind began to race about what she was talking about.
"I've been thinking about this for a while… But only now I could be sure of it…" she took a deep breath before going on. "I know I should be happy about it… About that I could live long and happy years with you from now on… But… I just can't… After all I've spend…"
His eyes widened in realization. "Presea, don't tell you're…"
She just nodded.
"It was probably going to happen sooner or latter because of the Cruxis Crystal… I was just too scared to admit it…"
Now i he /i had tears in his eyes.
"But that's… Presea, that's great!" He put his free hand to his mouth. "Sorry… It slipped."
She giggled a little.
"I'm sorry about running away. You must of have been worried…" He smiled.
"Yeah… But are you all right now? I mean, with the fact… You're frozen in time again?"
She bruised a last tears out of her eyes.
"Yes… I apologize for making you look for me. Just…" she paused for a moment. "Don't ever abandon me."
"I won't." He grinned.
Taking her hand in his, he began to lead her back to the house, read to take a good warm bath.
