A/N: Thanks for reviewing Xros-Hero! I'm a bit busy right now, but I'll be updating more soon. :)
XIV. Gem
"You used to be beautiful."
Tears were a weapon.
They were a pristine, frail diamond. He couldn't use them; he couldn't rely on them. They were weakness. Yet he was weak.
"That's why you are here, you know. These silly, little thoughts of yours. There's nothing wrong with weakness after all."
"There's everything wrong with my weakness."
"That would be because people are fools, yourself included." A smile, cool as glass. "Don't forget who chose you, who accepted you and your diamond soul. I will wait eternity for your decision, until there's no such thing as time and space for you to stand up for everything you desire. I will wait for that little jewel of light."
"I don't...remember... stuff like that."
"Give it time. You will. Give it time and you will understand. Hurry though... time doesn't like you as much as I do."
"I'll try..."
"If you can encourage that boy, but not yourself, does that not make you a hypocrite?"
"...Does it...?"
"I would assume it someday, child. But for now, rest. I still have tasks to complete after all."