Chapter 17 – The Biggest Sacrifice

Kouji's POV

Kouji opened his eyes a little bit to see if he's alive or not. Then, he saw the whole gang was there and he felt like he didn't got attacked.

Probably because I'm dead, or I'm just dreaming.

He touched his arms, but his arms did not go through like the other ghosts. If fact, his whole body seems invisible.

He opened his eyes fully and suddenly, he saw Zoe was in front of him.

Oh, no! did she blocked the attack for me?

Zoe's POV

Zoe opened her eyes a little bit to see if she's alive or not. She didn't feel anything at all. Then she saw someone was standing in front of her.

I must got attacked that my vision is blurry.

She studied that person harder.

She looks just like . . . Wait! Am I dreamin?

Zoe then rubbed her eyes and that person is still there!

Oh no! please don't tell me that is Princess Serenity.

"Zoe! Are you alright?"

Zoe turned back and saw Kouji.

"No, I'm not the one who got attacked, Princess Serenity was!" Zoe shouted, her face was pale blue.

Then, they both rushed to Princess Serenity just in time to catch her.

Normal POV

"Serenity!" Zoe called, then she turned back to Ophanimon. "Serenity got attacked!"

All of the others gasped, then they all rushed toward Serenity.

"Serenity, please open your eyes!" Ophanimon said.

Then, Princess Serenity slowly opened her eyes and saw Kouji was holding her.

"Why did you, Serenity?" Zoe cried. "I already told you that I'm the one who should be sacrified, not you!"

Serenity lifted her hand and brushed her cheeks. "Please don't cry, Zoe. I have my own reason."

"What is it?" Zoe asked, she is still crying.

"You taught me about the importance of love. Before that, I thought love is just a feeling toward each other. But you taught me that love is not only just a feeling, it's about caring; sacrificing your true love just to make your man happy; not be be selfish; and most important of all, is trust. You've taught me a lot." Serenity said, with a drop of tear rushing down her cheeks.

"But I never taught you these things." Zoe said suspiciously.

"I eavesdropped you and Kouji the day you guys were talking beside the lake. Sorry about that." Serenity said. "You and Kouji were made for each other. Probably, God sent me here is to learn this lesson about love. Thank you Zoe, I know that you guys still love each other, buy you guys won't admit to each other." Serenity looked at both of them, and realized that they are blushing, then she laughed weakly.

"Oh, Serenity!" Zoe said weakly.

Then, Serenity turned and looked at Kouji. "Kouji, Zoe is a good girl, don't waste it. Okay?"

"But Serenity…" Kouji said.

"No more but's, Kouji." Serenity said. "I know you like both of us, but just in a different way. And I forgive you, Kouji. Besides, you wont have the power I needed anyways."

"That is not…" Kouji said.

"Don't say that, I know you love Zoe. So don't waste another good chance." Then she turned to Zoe again. "And don't waste Kouji as well."

"But how can we defeat Cherubimon?" Zoe asked.

"You can."

"But how? My power has already been used before."

"No, it is a different one. Only you can find out."

Princess Serenity turned to look at everybody, "Thank you guys for finding me. Goodbye!"

"Wait! Where are you going to go to?" Zoe asked.

"To somewhere that is peaceful."

Then, Serenity turned into sparkling dusks and float away.

"No, Serenity!" Zoe yelled.

Kouji grabbed her hands and comfort her, "It's no use Zoe. You can't bring her back. We have to let her go."