~Chapter 52: Regrets and Freedom~
A soft giggle echoed throughout the room and a certain silver haired girl with emerald eyes was standing with hints of her disappearing. The clone began to throw up and black blood rolled down from her eyes. The twisting wind attacks began to disperse into air.
"H-Hahah.. Serves you right."
Echo panted heavily as the clone gave Echo a deathly glare. The clone forced herself up and ran up to Echo. Echo closed her eyes, preparing herself for the impact, however, the attack was blocked by Chung. Chung smiled sweetly before releasing a powerful blast from his Destroyer. Eve appeared and gave her a hard slap in the face.
"Suppression!"
"Call of Ruin!"
Ara released a gravitational force from the air, and this gave Rena enough time to release spheres of energy. The spheres extended out sharp spikes and pierced the clone from everywhere. The blood rolled down the spikes before Rena created a wide slash, causing them to explode.
Echo leaned against a wall and slide down from it. Aisha silently walked towards her and hugged Echo tightly. Ara and Raven pointed their weapons down at the clone's throat as she continues to cough out black blood. Elsword held back the tears as he began to rip the cloth from his clothes. He desperately tried to stop the bleeding.
The hole in Elsa's stomach was large and... The continuous blood loss can lead to death. Chung laid down his Destroyer and gave Elsword the needed supplies before running off to the clone.
"Ara. Go and help your brother. We'll watch over the clone."
"Thank you.. Chung. Raven."
Ara pulled her weapon away and rushed over to her brother. Her remaining family member. She pushed on his chest, trying to bring back his heartbeat. She brushed down the long bangs covering his eyes and tears flowed down from her eyes.
"Aren... Wake up.. Aren't you.. Going to keep your promise with your baby sister? Weren't we supposed to travel and save innocent lives? At least.. Stay alive. Don't die.. I'll never forgive you if you do die on me!"
Ara's voice echoed in Aren's mind as his consciousness slowly returned. His eyes began to flutter open and his fingers started moving. On the other hand, the clone regained enough strength to grab Eve by the throat. She attempted to stab Eve by the throat. She at first stabbed into Eve's shoulders, and... Chung had already attacked.
"Chaos Cannon!"
"Hypersonic Stab!"
Chung released furious blasts from his Destroyer. The clone was pushed away from Eve as Chung continuously released shots while walking towards Eve slowly. The moment he did, he slowly grabbed her by the waist and held her against him as he continues firing. Raven, with his insane speed, appeared in front of the clone and released barrages of deadly slashes.
"Giga Drive!"
Raven leaped into the air and slammed his blade down into the ground, releasing a small, yet powerful shockwave. The clone was impaled in the chest, and a pool of black blood surrounded her. Before the clone's eyes, Elsa's memories flowed into her mind.
"Armageddon Blade!"
The clone clenched her teeth and fists before kicking Raven away, pulling his blade out. She immediately surrounded her blade with a red aura, transcending the blade. She began to swing it around with as much force as she can.
"Rage Cutter."
With her guard down, Elsword stabbed a Cornwell down into the ground, creating a magic circle and from it, mini Cornwells were unleashed from it. Elsword glared at the clone with obvious hate. He stabbed his blade into her chest and began to twist the blade around. Echo and Aisha stared at each other, before Echo handed her a small book. Echo smiled softly before getting up.
Her body was slowly disappearing and she knelt down near Elsa. Elsword's eyes turned its attention towards Echo. Elsword summoned four aerial Cornwells in the air and was about to release it, however... Aisha blocked him.
"Stop! Elsword... Echo.. Echo won't hurt anyone! She may be able to help!"
"Help? She's the whole reason why we're in this mess. If she hadn't made a clone from my sister.. We wouldn't have gotten that much damage. And Aren.. If she hadn't controlled him, then he wouldn't have had to fight against his own sister and friend!"
Aisha slapped him as something within snapped. Her fists tightened as tears were threatening to fall. She grabbed Elsword's shoulders and shook him with her remaining strength.
"It wasn't all Echo's fault! The mind controlling thing is Wally's fault! Cloning Elsa was also Wally's idea! Echo... She's not at the wrong! Wally is! Wally started this whole battle and reason. Elsword.. It's enough.. Echo.. She deserves freedom.."
Aisha fell to her knees as her hands slid down to Elsword's. Her hand held his tightly as tears fell onto the ground. Elsword looked away from Aisha and the clone before him.. She disintegrated with dry black blood. Within those dusts, Elsword could see tears. Tears that held... Regrets.
Aisha soon fainted and Elsa's heartbeat stopped. Echo's vision began to blur as she can tell that it was time. She turned to Aisha's unconscious body. She smiled before sticking a lollipop inside her mouth and leaving one in Aisha's pocket.
"Everyone... Thank you for taking care of Aisha. And.. Please continue to do so.. I.. I no longer have the right to care for her. She doesn't need me. You guys.. Please create a bright future for her.."
"Wait. Explain Aisha's past to us.."
"Aisha's past... She was a slave along with us. Toma, Aisha, and I.. We stuck together most of the time. Aisha was also the most mistreated one. Aisha.. There was one time... She tried to murder Wally. She merely scarred him, and immediately ran away. The soldiers was chasing her. As a kid, she didn't have the stamina to run very far. She reached a cliff. From what I remember.. She fell down the cliff. Wally found her and.. Aisha was already on the brink of death. That's when... I figured that I should use other's life force.. Elsa was our first target."
"Elsa.. You mean.."
"Yeah. Elsword, you were there to witness it. Elsa was cut down and she was unconscious for days until she woke up again. That's because... She was trapped in another dimension in her mind. We drained Elsa's life force and gave it to Aisha... Also.. I found out about connecting a person's soul to another. If one dies, then the other also dies. Elsa.. She wasn't going to die so easily, so.. I connected Aisha's soul and Elsa's together."
"That's impossible. There's no one who can do that. You're a normal human who can't use magic or any type of offense."
"That doesn't mean we couldn't borrow another's power to do so.. Aisha and Elsa are connected. By life and soul. It's either.. Both die or one lives.. It's all confusing stuff.. I don't expect you to understand it, but... Aisha or Elsa's life... Depends on the choices."
The gang was confused. Even Eve couldn't figure out the connection. Echo began to disappear into dust, leaving behind some potions for them. She waved happily and tears rolled down her cheek. She took a deep breath, leaving her last words echoing as her existence died.
"I finally gained freedom!"
~Author's Note~
Ugh... I got sick. Again! Damn it all! OAO By the way... I'm getting another gift card. :D Short note today... XP
Here are my replies to my reviewers~
Konjiki No Yami: O: China! Awesome. XD You could write like me. :) The fighting scenes are not that great.. O;
Kat Neko983: Ooh.. She needs to release some rage.. *hands you soda* Chil! :D
Orithia WindBell: Yeah.. And Echo just had to confuse the gang.. I'm going to make things even more confusing for Aisha on purpose so... Prepare! O: You're just like me! :3 They're not siblings. They're mirror images! ;D
The Cynical Asian: *gives tons of avil* :D Here! Ahem.. Well, just wait and see. Chung is a hacker in this story. XD Anime has an influence. O: You do?! You're willing to give it to me?!
Helringo: The field is awesome. XD And.. Ara.. Get a room with your lover. :D And glad you could read again. :D
Sweet Trickster: I know she will be. XD Ara has snapped. If I was there, I would probably snap as well. She's a real person to all of us. :D All of the Elgang members. XD Thanks for the compliment and support! :3
Yumi-San Angel: XD Yup. Well.. She's gone now..
An0n Author: Damn you! Why did you think even more?! Oh great.. I purposely put more stuff for you to think.
RubyCrusade: XD Well... A bit too late. She's in.. Heaven. The black blood foreshadows Echo's help~ ;) Anyways.. Three people died. The clone, Echo, and Toma. OAO
Evan too lazy: XD Rena x Raven? Coming eventually! ;D Hai~ XD
TsukixnoEvernight: You have good timming.. *stares at 600+ reviews* You're my 600th reviewer! :3 Oh yeah.. Past to present tense.. XP Still suck at them, but at least you like the pairings. XD No worries. I know you're not criticizing me. :D Don't worry. Review anytime! :3 As long as you still read, then it's A-ok! :D
Danaman: Yeah... Field update.. It was lagging horribly for me a few days ago. And yes.. They're getting affectionate now. XD
NekoYinChan: CX I'm far sighted.. I have glasses now.. OAO Mine just changed.. TT^TT It should be up tomorrow.. If I finish the flashbacks. XD
Rosamanelle: Yeah.. And the love is.. Torn away. Well, the clone is gone now. No worries! :3 I'll try to keep you company with my upcoming story.. I'll be updating it almost daily during summer vacation. ;D Aisha... Will she die..? ;D Stay tune for next chapter!
Project. IA: XD No worries.
SeouLee: That's alright. ;D Chung's little spotlight. XD Nah.. Anime is influential in fanifcs. :D Thank you for waiting! :3
Chungseiker112: Yeah... XD It's a bit boring.. XP Hooray for Wonder Wall. XD
BIAxDiA: That's alright! Wally is already digging it. There's fluff almost every chapter? XD
Yukiryuu Acchan: Yeah.. Tragedy. Elsa x Aren. :D Epic blood.. XD I'm sure you can do it! :3 Just be youself and woo him. XD
Thanks for reading!
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