A Different Kind of Alliance
I know you are all excited for this chapter so I am going to go right to it. Hope you enjoy it!
Chapter 21
The sun was high in the sky on Elicoor II, the final battle between Airyglyph and Aquaria was in full swing. As Albel and Nel ran closer to each other, it seemed like the final battle between them was about to begin as well.
Albel had his Crimson Scourge in front of him, ready to attack at any moment as he got closer to Nel with each step. Nel was holding her Blades of Ryushin tight in her hands, ready to attack or defend at any moment.
"This is it, it ends here."
The two continued to get closer until their weapons met, both of them taking a defensive stance, glaring right into each other's eyes. After a few moments they jumped back from one another, but kept their eyes locked.
"I was afraid you weren't going to show up. Thought you might be too scared to fight me after last time."
"I am never scared of a fight Albel."
Albel smirked and let out a small chuckle.
"Yes, I can tell by the fire in your eyes."
Nel just kepp her eyes locked on Albel, her face unchanged, her grip still tight on her weapons. She quickly rushed toward Albel to attack but he blocked here daggers with his own sword.
"What is it you have against me Albel?"
"Your an Aquarian weakling, why wouldn't I hate you?"
"But you don't hate me."
Albel jumped back from Nel and looked at her with a dangerous look in his eyes.
"What are you talking about?"
Nel looked over at him, the look on her face softened and a slight blush came to her cheeks.
"I know you have feelings for me, otherwise you would have killed me back in Kirlsa."
"I didn't kill you because I have no desire to kill weaklings."
"That's not it Albel and you know it. You know I am one of the strongest fighters in Aquaria, you wouldn't have let me go unless you had some other reason for doing it."
Albel just scowled at Nel, hiding the turmoil going on in his mind.
"Damn, what do I tell her? Do I confess my feelings for her? Do I come up with something else? Damn it, I don't know what to do."
"I love you Albel."
"What?"
Albel looked up in shock, not sure if he heard Nel correctly.
"I said I love you Albel."
Albel just stared in awe at Nel, her face was bright red and her eyes held a soft expression. Albel just stood there, not sure what to do or say, so Nel slowly walked toward Albel until she was right in front of him, looking up into his shocked face. It seemed Albel's body was moving on it's own as he slowly leaned down toward Nel and gently kissed her soft lips. Nel was shocked but happily kissed back. The two of them stood there together, kissing for what seemed to them like eternity. Albel slowly pulled away from the kiss and looked into Nel's eyes and he kept his face close to hers.
"I love you too Nel."
All Nel could do was smile and pressed her lips against Albel's. The world around her seemed to disappear and all that was left was her and Albel. At last the kiss came to an end and the two of them pulled away from each other. It took them both a minute before they realized the war was still going on around them. Aquaria seemed to have the upper hand and were pushing back the Airyglyph forces. Nel and Albel just stood by and watched the battle rage on, holding each other in their arms.
"This fight will be over soon, Aquaria is going to win."
Nel looked up at Albel, slightly surprised by his statement.
"Why do you say that? I figured you would think that your country is going to win."
"I never really cared for Airyglyph, there isn't anything there to fight for."
"What are you saying Albel?"
"If you want to end this then you need to defeat Vox. Once he is dead, the Airyglyph won't stand a chance."
Nel pulled away from Albel and drew her weapons.
"Then I am going to go end this war once and for all."
"Your crazy, do you honestly think you can defeat Vox on your own?"
"I can try, I don't have any other choice."
"Well, then I guess I have no choice but to help you."
Nel looked at him, her eyes wide in shock and surprise.
"Are...are you serious?"
Albel nodded his head and held his sword in his hand.
"Let's go end this."
Nel nodded her head and they both ran toward the Airyglyph side of the battlefield to end the war.
A/N: Yay! One more chapter to go. I know both of them were a bit out of character but I tried my best to keep it as in character as possible. I hope you are all excited for the last chapter, and if I get lots of good reviews I will do my best to work on that sequel I have been thinking about. Please review and I will post up the next chapter as soon as possible. Thanks everyone!