Chapter 9
Lavi and Krory carried Allen's body out form the house and gently laid it on top of the funeral pyre built outside.
Everyone wore black, mourning the loss of the young prince.
Kanda watched the ceremony as Komui said a few words, lighting a torch.
"Allen's spirit is among the greatest kings in the heavens tonight watching over us. He wouldn't want us to mourn, he would want us to take back his Kingdom and save the people within it. Tomorrow we will begin the long journey to restoration, but for tonight." Komui looked at Allen. "May your body follow you to the heavens as well." He said and light the pyre.
They all watched the fire burn, the girls started to cry. Kanda watched as the flames licked Allen's skin and singed his hair and robe.
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It's so hot… Why am I so hot? Why can't I open my eyes? Stop! Please! What's happening?!
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Kanda approached the fire and bowed to Allen. Allen looked so calm and peaceful. "May you rest in eterna…" Kanda's eyes widened as he watched tears of blood cascade from Allen's eyes. "Shit!" Kanda yelled and ignored the flames as he jumped into the fire.
Everyone gasped as Kanda crazily jumped into a roaring fire.
Kanda grabbed Allen by his shirt and pulled him out.
The prince's hands and feet were heavily burned; his hair was singed along with his clothes. Kanda pat the smoldering pieces of clothing.
"What is the meaning of this?" Komui asked.
"Allen's still alive. He is crying tears of blood." Kanda said fanning the prince, not knowing how else to care for him at the moment.
Komui examined him. "The prince is still alive. He is under a spell."
"A spell?" Lenalee asked.
"Yes. Let's get him inside. I need to treat his burn wounds." Komui said as they rushed Allen inside.