Chapter 07 - Memories
"In the name of the Moon, I'll punish you!!!"
The voice of the silver-haired girl still echoed through the gym, giving Siren time to recover from Kazeko's attack. Her lips were almost blue when Kenneth got her in his arms, before she fell on the ground. That was something that he liked most in his Guardian form: his legs were much quicker than before.
Art could just slap his forehead. Even though he thanked all his gods for that girl had called Kazeko's attention, he just couldn't help but thinking that she could have done a better entrance. One he swore he had seen before, just couldn't remember where - and when.
"I didn't know you had more allies, Guardians", said Kazeko, her arms crossed in front of her body. "That means that I can't afford to have a fair fight with you..."
"God, not 'old villain plot' anymore... that's tiring", sighed Art, lowering his sword. A mistake that he would never do again.
Gin didn't have time to do anything else but yell an alert when he saw Kazeko's hands glowing with blue energy and thrusting against Art. His sword was lowered down, he didn't have time to block her attack with its blade or with other energy attack. "Say farewell to your LIFE, fool!!!"
*This... can't be happening again... I remember... someone said I would have redemption for my sins and I... I just can't die. Not now*
***
"Heh... sometimes, I think how could I fall in love with you", laughed Art, turning his face aside. "You're weak, Kyn of Saphir. Just as your sister is."
The girl's face became pale, as if a ghost had appeared in front of here. Atonished, she blinked her eyes twice and used her hand to make Art look at her.
"Repeat it. Repeat what you've said!", she ordered, little sparkles of anger coming from her eyes.
"As you wish. And more, I still think no one from Mercury should be chosen to be part of the Union. Even during the Silver Millenium, no warrior chosen from Mercury was capable to accomplish his duty entirely. Sailor Mercury was the first Senshi to die, remember that? You were one of the first Destiny Kishi who were defeated in the final battle... Mercury Dragon and Mercury Noble Kishi didn't even get to the Battle of Crysium. Your powers are so weak that they are good only for defense. And that's useless, because even your defense is so weak that never works."
Kyn could only remain quiet, listening to everything that Art had to say. Sailor Mercury knew that she had anger that grew in her soul.
"Kyn..."
"Saphir, go to the Silver Saloon", she ordered, getting closer to Art and grabbing his jacket.
She felt pain through all her body and her mind also wasn't in good conditions. All the previous battles had done that to her and to everyone who already were in the Silver Saloon. She knew that her energy was almost finished and didn't know even if she would be able to help in their final task. The Destiny Timeline Restore.
But she just couldn't let someone say those horrible things to those she loved... and she knew she was putting her life in danger when got closer to Art.
"I knew you would do that, my dear Kyn...", Art whispered, holding her body against his with one arm and giving a strong punch against her stomach. That made her lose almost all her air. "CRYSTAL WEAPON! KASUNAGI NO TSURUGI!"
"WHAT?!", yelled Eternal Sailor Moon, trying to run in Kyn's direction.
But something... no, someone didn't let her go. With his arm, the leader of the Destiny Kishi didn't let the leader of the Senshi and the Inner Senshi go ahead.
"You mustn't go".
"But..."
"She is aware of the risks of doing that", said Sailor Pluto's son, with no change in his face. "Give her a chance, Serenity."
Eternal Sailor Moon couldn't do anything else, but watch while Art's Crystal Weapon got closer to Kyn's fragile body. The green eyes of Earth Destiny Kishi were shining with satisfaction while his arms hold the girl's body and the Kasunagi no Tsurugi. He knew he was going to die...
"We shall be together forever, sweetheart."
Kyn couldn't answer Art's words. She knew that the Crystal Weapon was a threaten against her life and against the whole world she loved.
"Kyn-chan... hottokenai yo...", whispered Sailor Mercury, looking to her sister without being able to do nothing.
And it was for her sister's sake that, even with tears in her eyes, Kyn closed her fist and yelled the words Art knew he would hear. Death's sweet words...
"Mercury Destiny POWER!!!", a blue aura surrounded the girl's body and her eyes lost her pupils. She didn't see anymore, she just knew what she had to do to protect her own life and to protect Mercury's energy, essencial to remake the Timeline.
She couldn't die. She didn't wait twenty thousand years to reborn and lose her life for a insane love. She wasn't going to die, not after all that happened... she would keep her promise and her words she had given to Sailor Pluto. She wouldn't allow herself to die. Not like that.
"Water FLASH!!!", and the energy of Mercury Destiny Kishi's attack concentrated in Art's belly, in the moment when he was about to thrust the blade of his Crystal Weapon in Kyn's back.
His death was quick. But Art's essence didn't vanish with his body, going to his murderer tired body. With tears on her face and blood coming from the wound in her back, Kyn didn't refuse the energy that Art offered to her and smiled tenderly. And finally she understood what had he done.
"I knew you would-", were his last words, a strange peace in his look. His spirit couldn't be judged only by that single moment, but Kyn didn't have time to spare. Running with the last sources of energy her small body still had, she joined the other Destiny Kishi in the Silver Saloon. Before it was too late.
Years after Art's death, his essence still wandered through the Timelines, with no place to rest. He had been alive for twenty thousand years, waiting for his loved one and even after his death, he hadn't given up looking after her. And so he did. He saw when her life changed from a mere College student to a Guardian of Time, saw when she decided to have a normal life with all her friends... when she married, a great pain took over his soul, but he kept looking after her.
And that continued until a strong energy called for him. In the Palace of Pluto. In the only place where his essence would have a body again.
"Welcome back to the Silver Saloon, Art of Endymion", greeted Moon Fox, when Art's body materialized.
"Thank you, Moon Fox", he answered, looking around the saloon. "Why did you call me?"
"After so many years, we have your veredict", said Aleph, stepping forward, followed by Kyn. "Your acts against that Timeline have been analysed and now we have decided what you deserve."
"But that's something we thought it would be better to be said by other person rather than me", continued Chronos, holding a strange weapon. The one called Unseelie Holy. "Kyn of Saphir, please..."
The blue-haired woman stepped forward and took a deep breath before saying anything. She was beautiful as Art could remember. "Art of Endymion, for your crimes against all Timelines and for breaking the Code of Caronte, source of our rules, you are sentenced to reborn in any Timeline chosen randomly and to live as many lives are necessary for you to learn the true meaning of love and loyalty", she stopped for some seconds to clean a tear that was falling on her face. "In every life you have, you shall meet my counterpart and have a new chance with her. That shall repeat until you learn what is true Love."
"May Kyn of Saphir's words become true", said Chronos, letting the Unseelie Holy on the table and picking up the Time Staff. The Garnet Orb began to shine and Art's body vanished once more. "And may Serenity guide your lives."
***
"Moon Silver STARDUST!!!", attacked Selen, jumping from the top of the gym, throwing small crescent moons shaped energy in Kazeko. That made her bend her body to the back and gave Art time to recover.
"I... I can't die! Not now! Earth Destiny POWER!!!", and Art's body began to shine with golden energy, making Kazeko scream with pain. "Earth Power HURRICANE!!!", a strong gust of wind with sharp pieces of stone thrust against her body, making her scream more and more. "You shall be killed by your own element, Kazeko! And this gym shall be your grave! Soil Graveyard! RISE!!!"
Siren, Gin and Selen gasped in horror when saw Art's violence against Kazeko. Siren had almost been killed by her, but she would never attack with such anger, neither would do Gin nor Selen. Selen could remember that the ones called 'Planet Guardians' weren't as powerful as the Sailor Senshi or the high-class Kishi that existed in the Union of the Silver Millenium, but never had heard of a Kishi who would attack with such anger and sorrow in his heart.
"It's over", said Gin, lowering his head, having one of Siren's arms held on his shoulder.
"So I think we should go check Amerin and the others, what do yeh think?"
"Others?", asked Selen. "You mean there are more of us here?"
"There's a lot to be said, Selen", said Gin. "I'm glad you appeared. By the way, what is your real name?", and they began to walk out of the gym, letting Art alone by the pile in the center of the gym.
"Megan Lightner", she answered. "You?"
"Kenneth Raiden. Say, have anything to do tomorrow?"
"First day in school. I'm a newbie at Fallen High."
"Welcome to Mornington and to Fallen Institute", said Siren. "Catherin McKinnion."
"Thanks", and they walked out of the gym as if nothing had happened. A strange atmosphere had taken over the place. They all felt as if they had seen the end of a war.
It was funny... they knew they had that feeling before. In another time, in another life.
***
Inside the halls of Fallen College, Daniel, Rick, Tieko and Amerin could do nothing but listen to the sounds of the battle that took place in the gym and wait until it finished. They had worry in their looks and a cold chill ran down their spines when the floor shaked with a strong rumble. They knew that was the end of the battle and - they hoped so - the end of all that trouble.
But something on Daniel's mind kept telling him that it was only the beginning of a whole new adventure. He just couldn't tell if he would like it or not.
"It's over", said Rick, turning on his flashlight. "I think we'll soon know who's the winner."
"Let's see who's coming to pick us here", said Amerin. "The Guardians or some strange extra-dimensional being."
"If I could choose, I'd prefer the first option", said Tieko, embracing her knees and curling like a ball.
"C'mon, you can't be like this, Tieko", said Daniel, kneeling beside her. "Tomorrow is your first day in Fallen College, weren't you the one who just loved going to school? This is not the one I used to know..."
"Wha-", gasped Tieko, looking at him. "What are you talking about?"
"About Internet. BRFandom Mailing List. You told us you were coming to Mornington, don't you remember?", said Rick, turning around to face Tieko. "I'm Ryu Satori."
"And I'm Lander. I think you're the only one who writes your real name in your e-mail address, Tieko", Daniel smiled, trying to calm her down. "Or should I call you Kyn?"
"Kyn?", asked Amerin, getting pale.
"Yes, that's my nickname. It's the name of the girl you said that saved your life in the past, isn't it? Kyn of Saphir... I don't know why, but I was startled when you said that. I just didn't let anyone see my reaction."
"One more mystery in my list...", sighed Amerin, making a sign to everyone remain quiet. Footsteps could be heard echoing through the halls. "Someone is coming."
Daniel and Rick gathered around Tieko, in a foolish attempt to protect her. They knew that they wouldn't be of much help against a being much stronger than a common human, but Tieko could try to escape while they distracted whatever was coming by. "OK, who's going to be the first one to be the 'bait'?", sighed Daniel.
"Calm down, you two and please remain in silence", said Amerin, stepping forward. "After all, if I can remember, I was sent here to take care of the three of you."
The three Brazilians could just see when Amerin joined his hands in front of his chest, as a prayer, and a blue light began to shine between his fingers. Whispering some words that they couldn't hear, the Guardian separated his hands slowly, the light getting stronger and following his movements. "... by the power that you and I possesses, I beg for your protection", were the words they could finally hear. "... Tidal Wall."
"Wow... didn't think you could do that, Amerin. Congrats", said Daniel, his hand on his chin.
"All we can do now is wait. Don't worry, Tieko", he smiled, turning back. "We're safe here... and I'm sure that Art and the others will bring Martin back."
***
In the meanwhile, a young Chinese man walked alone through the pathway between Fallen Gym and the boys' dormitory, a lot of dirt over his clothes and with his glasses somewhat broken. "Seems like I've got a lot of new information for my next stories...", he spoke aloud, without noticing that there was somebody watching him. "Geez... I hope there's still some Strawberry tea in the kitchen. I'll need a pot of it before doing anything else, of course, a bath will come before my tea."
"It's strange", Martin contined talking to himself. "I feel that I've said something like that before."
"Hey, Martin!!!", someone called, running after him through the pathway. Arthur Crossroads. "Err... what are you doing outside the dormitory after ten o'clock in the night?"
"I could ask the same thing to you, Arthur", replied Martin, his hands in the pockets of his pants. "Or should I call you 'Art'?"
"Wha-", gasped Arthur, stepping back.
"Hey, if you don't like that nickname, just tell me, OK? Don't need to look at me like that", he sighed. "It's just that I like to give nickname to my colleagues."
Arthur sighed in relief. For some seconds, he had thought that Martin had discovered is identity as a Destiny Kishi. "If you don't mind, I prefer being called by my own name."
"OK, then."
"Are you OK?"
"Why are you asking that?", Martin asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Just that I heard some strange noise coming from the gym and that you're covered with dust. And I saw the Guardians running there an hour ago."
"Heh, nothing that a good and nice bottle of Strawberry tea can't correct. That and a good bath will make me feel better than ever", he smiled. A smile that made Arthur shiver for no reason. "After all... I don't fear death."
"You don't? Why?", Arthur asked, feeling a strange cold chill on his body. Could be because it was getting cooler.
"Because some people are so afraid to die...", Martin answered, but Arthur already knew what he was going to say. "... that they never begin to live."
"In the name of the Moon, I'll punish you!!!"
The voice of the silver-haired girl still echoed through the gym, giving Siren time to recover from Kazeko's attack. Her lips were almost blue when Kenneth got her in his arms, before she fell on the ground. That was something that he liked most in his Guardian form: his legs were much quicker than before.
Art could just slap his forehead. Even though he thanked all his gods for that girl had called Kazeko's attention, he just couldn't help but thinking that she could have done a better entrance. One he swore he had seen before, just couldn't remember where - and when.
"I didn't know you had more allies, Guardians", said Kazeko, her arms crossed in front of her body. "That means that I can't afford to have a fair fight with you..."
"God, not 'old villain plot' anymore... that's tiring", sighed Art, lowering his sword. A mistake that he would never do again.
Gin didn't have time to do anything else but yell an alert when he saw Kazeko's hands glowing with blue energy and thrusting against Art. His sword was lowered down, he didn't have time to block her attack with its blade or with other energy attack. "Say farewell to your LIFE, fool!!!"
*This... can't be happening again... I remember... someone said I would have redemption for my sins and I... I just can't die. Not now*
***
"Heh... sometimes, I think how could I fall in love with you", laughed Art, turning his face aside. "You're weak, Kyn of Saphir. Just as your sister is."
The girl's face became pale, as if a ghost had appeared in front of here. Atonished, she blinked her eyes twice and used her hand to make Art look at her.
"Repeat it. Repeat what you've said!", she ordered, little sparkles of anger coming from her eyes.
"As you wish. And more, I still think no one from Mercury should be chosen to be part of the Union. Even during the Silver Millenium, no warrior chosen from Mercury was capable to accomplish his duty entirely. Sailor Mercury was the first Senshi to die, remember that? You were one of the first Destiny Kishi who were defeated in the final battle... Mercury Dragon and Mercury Noble Kishi didn't even get to the Battle of Crysium. Your powers are so weak that they are good only for defense. And that's useless, because even your defense is so weak that never works."
Kyn could only remain quiet, listening to everything that Art had to say. Sailor Mercury knew that she had anger that grew in her soul.
"Kyn..."
"Saphir, go to the Silver Saloon", she ordered, getting closer to Art and grabbing his jacket.
She felt pain through all her body and her mind also wasn't in good conditions. All the previous battles had done that to her and to everyone who already were in the Silver Saloon. She knew that her energy was almost finished and didn't know even if she would be able to help in their final task. The Destiny Timeline Restore.
But she just couldn't let someone say those horrible things to those she loved... and she knew she was putting her life in danger when got closer to Art.
"I knew you would do that, my dear Kyn...", Art whispered, holding her body against his with one arm and giving a strong punch against her stomach. That made her lose almost all her air. "CRYSTAL WEAPON! KASUNAGI NO TSURUGI!"
"WHAT?!", yelled Eternal Sailor Moon, trying to run in Kyn's direction.
But something... no, someone didn't let her go. With his arm, the leader of the Destiny Kishi didn't let the leader of the Senshi and the Inner Senshi go ahead.
"You mustn't go".
"But..."
"She is aware of the risks of doing that", said Sailor Pluto's son, with no change in his face. "Give her a chance, Serenity."
Eternal Sailor Moon couldn't do anything else, but watch while Art's Crystal Weapon got closer to Kyn's fragile body. The green eyes of Earth Destiny Kishi were shining with satisfaction while his arms hold the girl's body and the Kasunagi no Tsurugi. He knew he was going to die...
"We shall be together forever, sweetheart."
Kyn couldn't answer Art's words. She knew that the Crystal Weapon was a threaten against her life and against the whole world she loved.
"Kyn-chan... hottokenai yo...", whispered Sailor Mercury, looking to her sister without being able to do nothing.
And it was for her sister's sake that, even with tears in her eyes, Kyn closed her fist and yelled the words Art knew he would hear. Death's sweet words...
"Mercury Destiny POWER!!!", a blue aura surrounded the girl's body and her eyes lost her pupils. She didn't see anymore, she just knew what she had to do to protect her own life and to protect Mercury's energy, essencial to remake the Timeline.
She couldn't die. She didn't wait twenty thousand years to reborn and lose her life for a insane love. She wasn't going to die, not after all that happened... she would keep her promise and her words she had given to Sailor Pluto. She wouldn't allow herself to die. Not like that.
"Water FLASH!!!", and the energy of Mercury Destiny Kishi's attack concentrated in Art's belly, in the moment when he was about to thrust the blade of his Crystal Weapon in Kyn's back.
His death was quick. But Art's essence didn't vanish with his body, going to his murderer tired body. With tears on her face and blood coming from the wound in her back, Kyn didn't refuse the energy that Art offered to her and smiled tenderly. And finally she understood what had he done.
"I knew you would-", were his last words, a strange peace in his look. His spirit couldn't be judged only by that single moment, but Kyn didn't have time to spare. Running with the last sources of energy her small body still had, she joined the other Destiny Kishi in the Silver Saloon. Before it was too late.
Years after Art's death, his essence still wandered through the Timelines, with no place to rest. He had been alive for twenty thousand years, waiting for his loved one and even after his death, he hadn't given up looking after her. And so he did. He saw when her life changed from a mere College student to a Guardian of Time, saw when she decided to have a normal life with all her friends... when she married, a great pain took over his soul, but he kept looking after her.
And that continued until a strong energy called for him. In the Palace of Pluto. In the only place where his essence would have a body again.
"Welcome back to the Silver Saloon, Art of Endymion", greeted Moon Fox, when Art's body materialized.
"Thank you, Moon Fox", he answered, looking around the saloon. "Why did you call me?"
"After so many years, we have your veredict", said Aleph, stepping forward, followed by Kyn. "Your acts against that Timeline have been analysed and now we have decided what you deserve."
"But that's something we thought it would be better to be said by other person rather than me", continued Chronos, holding a strange weapon. The one called Unseelie Holy. "Kyn of Saphir, please..."
The blue-haired woman stepped forward and took a deep breath before saying anything. She was beautiful as Art could remember. "Art of Endymion, for your crimes against all Timelines and for breaking the Code of Caronte, source of our rules, you are sentenced to reborn in any Timeline chosen randomly and to live as many lives are necessary for you to learn the true meaning of love and loyalty", she stopped for some seconds to clean a tear that was falling on her face. "In every life you have, you shall meet my counterpart and have a new chance with her. That shall repeat until you learn what is true Love."
"May Kyn of Saphir's words become true", said Chronos, letting the Unseelie Holy on the table and picking up the Time Staff. The Garnet Orb began to shine and Art's body vanished once more. "And may Serenity guide your lives."
***
"Moon Silver STARDUST!!!", attacked Selen, jumping from the top of the gym, throwing small crescent moons shaped energy in Kazeko. That made her bend her body to the back and gave Art time to recover.
"I... I can't die! Not now! Earth Destiny POWER!!!", and Art's body began to shine with golden energy, making Kazeko scream with pain. "Earth Power HURRICANE!!!", a strong gust of wind with sharp pieces of stone thrust against her body, making her scream more and more. "You shall be killed by your own element, Kazeko! And this gym shall be your grave! Soil Graveyard! RISE!!!"
Siren, Gin and Selen gasped in horror when saw Art's violence against Kazeko. Siren had almost been killed by her, but she would never attack with such anger, neither would do Gin nor Selen. Selen could remember that the ones called 'Planet Guardians' weren't as powerful as the Sailor Senshi or the high-class Kishi that existed in the Union of the Silver Millenium, but never had heard of a Kishi who would attack with such anger and sorrow in his heart.
"It's over", said Gin, lowering his head, having one of Siren's arms held on his shoulder.
"So I think we should go check Amerin and the others, what do yeh think?"
"Others?", asked Selen. "You mean there are more of us here?"
"There's a lot to be said, Selen", said Gin. "I'm glad you appeared. By the way, what is your real name?", and they began to walk out of the gym, letting Art alone by the pile in the center of the gym.
"Megan Lightner", she answered. "You?"
"Kenneth Raiden. Say, have anything to do tomorrow?"
"First day in school. I'm a newbie at Fallen High."
"Welcome to Mornington and to Fallen Institute", said Siren. "Catherin McKinnion."
"Thanks", and they walked out of the gym as if nothing had happened. A strange atmosphere had taken over the place. They all felt as if they had seen the end of a war.
It was funny... they knew they had that feeling before. In another time, in another life.
***
Inside the halls of Fallen College, Daniel, Rick, Tieko and Amerin could do nothing but listen to the sounds of the battle that took place in the gym and wait until it finished. They had worry in their looks and a cold chill ran down their spines when the floor shaked with a strong rumble. They knew that was the end of the battle and - they hoped so - the end of all that trouble.
But something on Daniel's mind kept telling him that it was only the beginning of a whole new adventure. He just couldn't tell if he would like it or not.
"It's over", said Rick, turning on his flashlight. "I think we'll soon know who's the winner."
"Let's see who's coming to pick us here", said Amerin. "The Guardians or some strange extra-dimensional being."
"If I could choose, I'd prefer the first option", said Tieko, embracing her knees and curling like a ball.
"C'mon, you can't be like this, Tieko", said Daniel, kneeling beside her. "Tomorrow is your first day in Fallen College, weren't you the one who just loved going to school? This is not the one I used to know..."
"Wha-", gasped Tieko, looking at him. "What are you talking about?"
"About Internet. BRFandom Mailing List. You told us you were coming to Mornington, don't you remember?", said Rick, turning around to face Tieko. "I'm Ryu Satori."
"And I'm Lander. I think you're the only one who writes your real name in your e-mail address, Tieko", Daniel smiled, trying to calm her down. "Or should I call you Kyn?"
"Kyn?", asked Amerin, getting pale.
"Yes, that's my nickname. It's the name of the girl you said that saved your life in the past, isn't it? Kyn of Saphir... I don't know why, but I was startled when you said that. I just didn't let anyone see my reaction."
"One more mystery in my list...", sighed Amerin, making a sign to everyone remain quiet. Footsteps could be heard echoing through the halls. "Someone is coming."
Daniel and Rick gathered around Tieko, in a foolish attempt to protect her. They knew that they wouldn't be of much help against a being much stronger than a common human, but Tieko could try to escape while they distracted whatever was coming by. "OK, who's going to be the first one to be the 'bait'?", sighed Daniel.
"Calm down, you two and please remain in silence", said Amerin, stepping forward. "After all, if I can remember, I was sent here to take care of the three of you."
The three Brazilians could just see when Amerin joined his hands in front of his chest, as a prayer, and a blue light began to shine between his fingers. Whispering some words that they couldn't hear, the Guardian separated his hands slowly, the light getting stronger and following his movements. "... by the power that you and I possesses, I beg for your protection", were the words they could finally hear. "... Tidal Wall."
"Wow... didn't think you could do that, Amerin. Congrats", said Daniel, his hand on his chin.
"All we can do now is wait. Don't worry, Tieko", he smiled, turning back. "We're safe here... and I'm sure that Art and the others will bring Martin back."
***
In the meanwhile, a young Chinese man walked alone through the pathway between Fallen Gym and the boys' dormitory, a lot of dirt over his clothes and with his glasses somewhat broken. "Seems like I've got a lot of new information for my next stories...", he spoke aloud, without noticing that there was somebody watching him. "Geez... I hope there's still some Strawberry tea in the kitchen. I'll need a pot of it before doing anything else, of course, a bath will come before my tea."
"It's strange", Martin contined talking to himself. "I feel that I've said something like that before."
"Hey, Martin!!!", someone called, running after him through the pathway. Arthur Crossroads. "Err... what are you doing outside the dormitory after ten o'clock in the night?"
"I could ask the same thing to you, Arthur", replied Martin, his hands in the pockets of his pants. "Or should I call you 'Art'?"
"Wha-", gasped Arthur, stepping back.
"Hey, if you don't like that nickname, just tell me, OK? Don't need to look at me like that", he sighed. "It's just that I like to give nickname to my colleagues."
Arthur sighed in relief. For some seconds, he had thought that Martin had discovered is identity as a Destiny Kishi. "If you don't mind, I prefer being called by my own name."
"OK, then."
"Are you OK?"
"Why are you asking that?", Martin asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Just that I heard some strange noise coming from the gym and that you're covered with dust. And I saw the Guardians running there an hour ago."
"Heh, nothing that a good and nice bottle of Strawberry tea can't correct. That and a good bath will make me feel better than ever", he smiled. A smile that made Arthur shiver for no reason. "After all... I don't fear death."
"You don't? Why?", Arthur asked, feeling a strange cold chill on his body. Could be because it was getting cooler.
"Because some people are so afraid to die...", Martin answered, but Arthur already knew what he was going to say. "... that they never begin to live."