Tales of The Symphonic Abyss: Dawn of The Second Descendent

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Chapter 8: Lovers Reunion At St. Binah! A Soul-Bound Bond That Can Never Be Broken!

Michael landed in St. Binah. He was hoping to find Legretta quickly, but then decided to take his time looking instead. He figured that the two of them would find each other easier if they were casual about it. Michael walked into the town's tavern. He looked towards the bar and saw a familiar blonde with their hair tied up. Michael moved towards the bar to get a better look.

Michael – "There you are!"

Once he recognized who the woman was, he made his way over to her.

Michael – "You know? You never struck me as a tavern kind of girl."

Legretta turned in her seat to look at the man she loved.

Legretta – "Oh what. A girl can't go for a night on the town?"

Michael – "That depends."

The two of them got a good laugh out of that.

Michael – "Mind if I join you then?"

Legretta – "Not at all."

Michael took the seat to Legretta's right. They both decided that getting drunk was the worst possible option to do in a crowded building, so they each got a soda. After a bit of talking and catching up, Legretta decided to tell Michael something important, but it wasn't gonna be something that he liked.

Legretta – "Michael?"

Michael – "What is it Legretta?"

Legretta took a deep breath before speaking.

Legretta – "I think we should see other people."

Michael – "Where's this coming from?"

Legretta was very surprised with how calm Michael was being. Michael had calmly crossed his arms and was patiently waiting for a response.

Legretta – "You're not mad?"

Michael – "More surprised and curious. Along with the fact that this isn't how you normally act towards me about something personal between us. So like I asked: What's the problem?"

Legretta – "It's just that… I'm afraid."

Michael – "Afraid of what?"

Legretta – "I'm afraid of Van and Mohs finding out that you're alive. Not only that, but if they find out about our relationship, they could use me as leverage against you."

Michael – "So you're breaking up with me so they can't hurt me through you."

Legretta – "Yes. I'm sorry."

Michael suddenly hugged Legretta.

Legretta – "Michael…"

Michael – "It's okay. I understand."

Michael called the bartender over and paid the bill. He also told the bartender to use the change to pay for any other drinks that Legretta got.

Michael – "So this is it then."

Legretta – "Yeah. Sorry."

Michael – "Don't be. You had every right to say how you feel. We all do."

Michael suddenly realized something.

Michael – "Oh! Before I forget."

Michael took a small black box out of his pocket.

Michael – "Here. Consider it a gift from me to you."

Legretta – "Thanks, I guess."

Michael – "You have a good night now."

Legretta – "You too."

Legretta watched as Michael left the tavern, along with most of the town as well. She then turned back to the counter and stared at the box. She had been doing just that for five minutes straight before the bartender broke her focus.

? – "Aren't you gonna open it?"

Legretta – "What?"

? – "The box."

Legretta was still staring at the bartender. She didn't know why, but he looked strangely familiar.

? – "Is there something on my face?"

Legretta quickly caught herself.

Legretta – "Ah! Sorry! You just reminded me of my younger brother."

? – "What's his name and where is he?"

Legretta – "His name's Marcel. As for where he is… He's been dead for nearly three years now."

? – "What happened?"

Legretta – "You've heard of the Battle of Northern Chesedonia, right?"

? – "Yeah. Wait! Was Marcel…"

Legretta – "…one of the soldiers killed during the battle? Yes, he was."

? – "I'm terribly sorry for your loss."

Legretta – "Thank you. By the way, you never told me your name."

? – "My sincere apologies. Name's Mark."

Legretta – "Legretta."

Mark – "The infamous God-General Legretta The Quick?!"

Legretta – "The same."

Mark – "So what brings you out here?"

Legretta – "It's a bit of a personal matter."

Mark – "Would it happen to involve the young man named Michael that you were talking to earlier?"

Legretta – "Yes."

Legretta poured her heart out to Mark, who had kept quiet the whole time. Once she finished, Mark gave his thoughts on the matter.

Mark – "I say that you're making a big mistake here."

Legretta – "How so?"

Mark – "Michael is fully willing to give up his life and soul to protect you, and yet you decide to break up with him?"

Legretta – "Yeah. I mean, at least I'm not being used to emotionally hurt him. Right?"

Mark – "That's true to a certain extent. But tell me. Did you ever once take his feelings about this into consideration?"

Legretta was suddenly mentally kicking herself for being so stubborn. She never once thought about how heartbroken Michael would be after the two of them had secretly spent an entire decade as a couple. She actually wanted to cry.

Mark – "Save the waterworks for Michael. At least it'll show him how sorry you truly are for wrongly breaking up in the first place."

Legretta – "Right. Well then, time to see what this box holds."

Legretta slowly opened the box. Mark watched on with anticipation. What they saw wasn't what they truly expecting.

Legretta – "It's just a ring."

Mark – "May I see it?"

Legretta handed Mark the box. He closely inspected the inside of the ring's band and could only smile.

Mark – "This ring is a lot more special than you think. But if you want to find out why, you're gonna have to ask Michael for that answer."

Legretta – "Right. Guess I better go find Michael then. Thank you for listening and everything."

Mark – "Not at all. And good luck."

Once Legretta was out of the tavern, Mark took off his face mask and revealed himself as Marcel.

Marcel – "Michael's always been the guy for you, hasn't he, sis?'

Legretta quickly made her way to Deo Pass. However, before she could even get a chance to find Michael's campsite, she felt a pair of hands grab her. Next thing she knows, she's a large pit with seemingly no way out. Her unknown abductor then started slowly walking towards her.

Legretta – "Don't You Take Another Step Towards Me!"

She went to reach for her guns, but suddenly realized that they weren't there.

Legretta – "What-"

? – "Looking for these?"

Legretta looked towards her assailant, who was holding her FonTech guns in his hands. He then threw them off to the side.

Legretta – "What do you want?"

The man walked up and hooked a finger under Legretta's chin, forcing her to meet his gaze.

? – "So this is the infamous God-General Legretta the Quick? While you are quite the looker, you most certainly aren't in a position to do anything to me."

Legretta – "He's right. I'm powerless without my guns. Where are you Michael?"

? – "Just so you know, my name is Alessi. As for what I'm gonna do to you, let's just say that I'm gonna do whatever I want to do to you…"

Alessi suddenly pulls an axe out of his coat.

Alessi – "…Then I'll Kill You! Maybe I'll Let Michael Wallow In His Own Despair As He Sees Your Mutilated Corpse!"

Alessi laughed manically as Legretta fell against the pit's wall, scared out of her mind at what Alessi was gonna do to her.

Legretta – "Please save me! Michael!"

As Alessi took a step towards Legretta, a bullet whizzed by Alessi's face, causing him to jump back in shock.

Alessi – "Who dares…?"

? – "I do!"

Legretta and Alessi looked towards where the voice was coming. Alessi didn't recognize who the 18 year-old boy was, but the hair and eye color were enough for Legretta.

Legretta – "Michael!"

Michael jumped off the cliff and landed inside the pit. He then walked over and handed Legretta her guns.

Michael – "I believe these belong to you."

Legretta – "Thank you."

Michael – "Did he hurt you?"

Legretta – "He would've if you didn't show up."

Alessi – "How Dare You Ignore Me!"

Michael turned around to face Alessi, only to have the non-blade side of Alessi's axe hit him in his right side, thus sending him flying into the pit wall.

Legretta – "Michael!"

Alessi then raised his axe high above Legretta's head.

Alessi – "Now, Legretta! It's Time To Die!"

(Insert Music: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders OST – Stardust Crusaders)

Suddenly, Michael came in from out of nowhere and decked Alessi with a left.

Michael – "Good grief. This is what happens when you underestimate a person's true power."

Alessi was now deathly afraid of Michael's power.

Michael – "ORA! ORA! ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA! ORA!"

Alessi – "SERIOUSLY!? HOW CAN ONE KID BE THIS STRONG!?"

Legretta – "I always knew that Michael was strong, but not THIS strong!"

Alessi then tripped on his axe after being sent flying by Michael, thus knocking him out for a few minutes. Once he came to, Michael was standing over his broken body.

Michael – "Remember this. Don't You Dare Think I'll Forgive People Like You For Hurting The Woman I Love!"

Alessi couldn't do anything as Michael finally got rid of him.

Michael – "ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!"

Alessi – "ATTABOOOOOOY!"

Narrator – "Alessi. 38 years old, single, and an unfortunate projectile. Out Of Commission!"

(Music Ends)

Michael – "And that's that."

Legretta walked over to Michael, thankful that he saved her. She then saw the full extent of the injuries that Alessi inflicted on him.

Legretta – "You're hurt!"

Michael – "Don't worry. Nothing a small bit of rest can't handle."

Legretta walked over and put her hands on Michael's chest while she was still arguing about letting her heal him. Suddenly, Michael's whole body was enveloped in a bright light. Once the light disappeared, Michael and Legretta saw that he was fully healed.

Michael – "What happened?"

Legretta – I have no idea. But I didn't use a healing arte, I swear!"

Michael – "Don't worry. I believe you."

It took a few seconds for them to finally understand what happened.

Legretta – "Michael. You don't think what I just did could be tied to that Soul-Bond phenomenon that brought us together 10 years ago could be behind it, do you."

Michael – "Has far as I can tell, it's the only lead we have so far. Once Niko's with us, let's ask her about it then."

Legretta – "Right."

Michael and Legretta silently held themselves in each other's arms for a few moments.

Legretta – "I love you Michael."

Michael – "I love you too Legretta."

The moment those words were uttered, the duo locked lips in a deep kiss, showing their love and commitment for each other. They then pulled apart.

Legretta – "I'm sorry. I should've been more considerate of your feelings for me."

Michael – "It's okay. Like I said, we all have a right to our own opinions."

Michael then held his left arm out.

Michael – "May I?"

Legretta could only smile and accept.

Legretta – "Sure."

The duo then made their way back to Michael's campsite. Once inside the tent, they both got changed for bed, with Michael giving Legretta some of his clothes since she didn't have anything else to wear.

Legretta – "Here. Let me hand this back to you."

Legretta handed Michael back the black box with the ring in it.

Michael – "Thanks. Surprised that you held on to this."

Legretta – "I did nothing but stare at it for five minutes straight after you left. Thankfully the bartender Mark helped me see how wrong I was in breaking up with you in the first place."

Michael – "Let's be sure to thank him the next we see him."

Legretta – "Right. So what's the ring for?"

Michael – "This."

Legretta had turned away from Michael for a few seconds after handing him the box with the ring. She then turned back around to find Michael on one knee with the opened box and ring in his hands.

Michael – "Legretta Oslo. Will you marry me?"

Legretta covered her mouth in complete shock as tears welled up in her eyes. Michael didn't even have to wait long for her answer, since she already had it.

Legretta – "Yes! Yes I Will Marry You!"

Michael went and put the ring on Legretta's left hand. She stared at it adoringly.

Legretta – "Mrs. Legretta Masi. It has such a nice ring to it."

Michael – "I'll say it does. What do you say to surprising the others with it?"

Legretta – "Sure!"

Michael then quickly contacted Niko. Waiting for the system to boot up, Michael and Legretta decided on how to spill the news that they were finally engaged. After a few moments, they both decided to just be up front and honest about it. As the screen finished loading, Legretta rested her head on Michael's left shoulder and interlocked the fingers in her right hand with the ones in his left hand.