Disclaimer: ...Fine..
A/N : My school is coming! NOOOOOOOOO!!! Thanks for everyone who wait patiently. Happy New Year! I update this to be a present for everyone.
Special regard for:
Aiko : Sorry, I love cliffhanger. Hohoho! Happy New Year! This is an update!
Rukato86: Thanks! But the final still have ways to go.
Aoyama Motoko : Thanks! I'm grateful! I hope I could write another good story..I wish. Thanks to always review my fic!
Irisgem
" Checkmate. "
I closed my eyes without doubt. I tried to accept my string of fate with my dignity. I shuddered a bit as my fear consumed me. I felt fear to confront my death. Seconds passed so slowly. I waited for lethal death that surely sent me to nothingness. Then I should be part of the power of Kami-sama to protect His creation of soul.
" Natsuki!! " The voice of the princess of France ranged loudly with anxiety. My lids creaked opened lazily. But when I saw the crimson stream flowing limitlessly from Natsuki's ivory hand, I rushed to her side and took her bloody hand. The king of the sea remained still watching his daughter with shock in his Prussian blue eyes.
The black pin was cloaked with fresh blood. Natsuki cringed as her palm was wounded with the sharp raven pin. The wound of her hand was washed with her streaming tears that fell from her youth face. The wood head lady became pale and glanced her little girl.
" Natsuki, are you all right? " I tried to mask my worried for her with my wary voice. But it seemed I couldn't hide it. She gave me a little weak smile before she frowned again, holding her wrist tightly.
Maron hurriedly put off her green leaves ribbon from her shining silky hair and aided Natsuki's wound. Sindbad gave me a questioning look. What should we do now? Natsuki didn't let me to be sealed. But the dawn was coming closer as the sand time kept slipping from our hand. The chance for saving Miyako would also become very slim.
" We have to do this..." I sighed at the handsome thief. His hair fell on his face. It made him looked younger for several years. He just shook his head a bit. Zen-kun perched on his shoulder, resting his raven wings.
" What should we do? We have to seal him right away, Sindbad. "
" I can't do this. I feel relieve when Natsuki stops me for killing my noisy ex-partner."
I glared at him a bit with grimace remained on my face. "What kind of statement is that?!" I quietly annoyed with his word. Well, I admitted that I was noisy, but he shouldn't tell it anyway!
He laughed heartily, watching my usual grunt. Suddenly some fear went through my spine. The thieves were concentrating at the same direction through my shoulders. The enormous amount of darkness was rising rapidly. Maou-sama's dark face was hidden with the shadow of his hair. I could feel the hatred from his icy black eyes. His attention was focused on me. Uh- oh...
" I really underestimate you too much. Maybe I should give you the dark curse stronger." Though his voice was calm but I could hear a hint of abhor. Sindbad stood protecting his loved ones behind him. I squatted holding Natsuki with Maron at her left. Zen floated on the air, as he couldn't resist being near my presence. My impure body emitted the evil power that an angel would feel dizzy and hurt.
I felt guilty for this. I didn't anything taboo of heaven on my free will but I had to accept the limited paradise for me. I couldn't return to Kami- sama again. It was because I had implanted with evil power.
// Oh no, here I go again. I should be stronger for everyone. //
I shook my head and tried to make me stronger. It was almost unbelievable that I could concern for being weak. Usually I was too jovial to think too much. I didn't care what I was. As long as I could protect who was dear to me. I looked down her childish face. She looked so pale and tired. Maybe these moments were too much to her. I unconsciously smiled slightly to her. She glanced at me and blushed as red as roses.
She gripped my dark purple cloak tightly as if she didn't want to let it go. I stared at her. Her brows were furrowed. Now her cheek was as pink as the cherry blossoms. Maron's attention was with her Sindbad.
" Anou...Shinji..eh..or Access? "
I giggled a bit. Why name could bother you so much?
" It's up to you. Both of them are 'I'. "
She gave me a relaxing smile. Then she tried to speak but fail. It was so rare to see Natsuki stuttered a lot. She looked cuter though.
" Do...do you hear...my...words before? "
" Of course I would listen to you....Umm...Which one? "
Her face fell with disappointment. I lifted her chin with my hand before I kissed her softly on her lips. Her lime eyes widen with surprise. But she didn't stir nor push me away. And it was a wrong action at the wrong time and place.
Maou-sama went savage with his anger. He yielded his infinity power. Sindbad couldn't hold it longer that he was pushed to the wall with his back hardly. He soon fell into unconscious. Maron glanced with worry at me and gave me a meaningful looking.
" I'll protect her here. "
She nodded and rushed to her mate to life's side. Before I realized, I could see a pair of feet in the corner of my eyes. Suddenly my head was knocked forcefully to the floor with a strong foot. Natsuki was taken from my side. Her hand was tied with a spell by Maou-sama. Her face was filled with pain and fear.
I tried to stand up, but my head was hurt even worse. It didn't take a long time before he gave me a blow with his kick on my stomach. I coughed with pain. The blood dripped from my lips. I tried to stand up properly by leaning to the tall marble pillar. My vision blurred with another blood fell from my forehead. I could hear a vague voice of Maron and her daughter.
" That's how you deserve if you betray your master. "
" I never willingly to serve you. " I attempted to answer with a weak little voice. His face went hard and hit me again to the pillar. I felt dizzy and fell hopelessly to the floor. My long dark purple hair stained the red marble floor. No matter how hard I tried, I still couldn't protect her.
Then the past image ran inside my head. There was in the gate between Heaven and Hell. A beautiful form of an angel without her wings was transforming. But there were two same people. Jeanne d'Arc! Suddenly Maron took her rosary and threw it into Maou-sama's mirror.
* CHECKMATE! *
A sudden explosion of power aimed for the human girl. But it never hit Maron since an angel protected her. My eyes widen with fear and power.
// I COULDN'T SEE THE SAME THING AGAIN!!//
Before I could regain my power, I felt a Holy presence coming into my body. Painfully but full of power, I let myself overwhelmed with the power. At the same time, I could see Maron experiencing the same thing. The warm light of Holiness blessed upon us. I could feel the curse was lifted from my hollow heart and filled with another bliss.
When I saw myself again, I was wearing the same kimono back when my prayer was answered to be one of the seitenshi. Natsuki stared at me with her jaw opened. Her eyes were filled with amazement. I felt the same too. Then I could hear the voice of Kami-sama with his sigh as the blowing wind went inside this kingdom.
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I couldn't hold the hot tears in my eyes when I saw Chiaki's limped body, backing the wall. I felt an urge to call his name but my throat couldn't let me out my voice. Zen-kun landed safely on my shoulder and spoke gently.
"Listen to His voice, Maron. Then if you yearn the power you seek, ask Him. "
I nodded slowly and closed my eyes. Though I should see the darkness void, but this time I could see the stream of silver light upon me. A whisper went into my head.
* Eve..with the power of all angel, would you carry the destiny of world on your shoulder?*
I knew the meaning. Though it was not for the world, I nodded with confidence. I wanted to protect everyone I loved in this world. And with that I wouldn't be fear to suffer because there would be someone at my side to carry on. I spread my arms, longing for the light. I could feel the power within to be awakened. And with that I hugged the light and let it invaded into me.
Roses and feathers were surrounded me with joy. I opened my eyes and surprised. This uniform, this blonde long hair, the sharp marine eyes....I was Jeanne again. I soon realized that Sindbad was also gaining his conscious. He moved back a little with surprise. I smiled. He looked determined and stared at Maou-sama who was holding Natsuki harshly. I nodded with understanding.
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I couldn't believe my eyes. Shinji reverted to his old self. He turned into the same Access I knew as Finn. But it wasn't a long joy. Harshly Maou-sama dragged me back. Soon I realized that mother was also transforming. She was really the princess of France. Her beauty was revealed like the single bloody rose she was holding.
" Under the name of God, I have returned to seal you. " She smiled with confidence as the rain of rose petals greeted her. Sindbad was standing at her side, holding Jeanne's hand. They seemed like a compatible partner together. Maou-sama gave them a sly smile.
" Oh, you also are granted with power. Kami-sama thinks he could defeat me." He called for his power and assaulted my parents. They easily dodged it but not the side effect of the destructive power. Floor was broken and the shattered piece of marble floor hit Sindbad who was protecting Jeanne with his own body.
Father winced when Jeanne tried to block another ruined floor. I wanted to help them, but I couldn't with being tied like this. Suddenly some power passed my face, struck Maou-sama like a lightning speed. Access was aiming for another blow without hurting me. He was calling another power when Maou attacked him back.
" How do you dare to attack me, you low angel! " Access fell with wound all over his body. His kimono was also ripped a bit. His long-feet dark hair covered his face completely therefore I couldn't see his expression. He shoved back his hair while he was trying to sit. His hand shook with loss of energy. Soon he fell again with one of his hand supported his weight.
"Access!! " I tried to reach him though I knew it was just a useless endeavor. He remained still on the broken floor.
Suddenly Maou-sama turned his back and blocked the rosary that was thrown by Sindbad. I was almost surprised. The rosary hit the floor and stopped on the cold floor near Maou. Jeanne was trying to checkmate but she was soon attacked. Jeanne avoided gracefully. But Sindbad failed to escape.
" Sindbad!! " Jeanne turned her gaze back. She soon lifted Sindbad from his place and flied over Maou-sama. She huffed heavily hardly as she squatted. Father tried to keep his conscious and stumbled. Soon Jeanne left his side and turned to battlefield. From the corner of my eyes, I also saw Access holding his sword and rushed to help Jeanne.
Maou-sama pushed me hardly so I fell to the floor. I actually slowed him to defend him self. With my hand tied, I couldn't do much. I realized that the rosary was far in front of my eyes. I crawled little by little. I tried not to take the attention of Maou-sama. I hoped mother and Shinji could buy me more time.
Suddenly something passed me. I saw Access was thrown near my place. I almost reached the rosary. Access went to my side with his tired body. I sat up to see my mother still fighting. He took my hand and cast some light. I felt it soothed me with its warmth. Then I could feel freedom as I could move my hand as I wished. He broke the spell with his strength. Soon he collapsed in front of my face and fell on my lap. He had used all of his power to release me.
With a quick dart, I took the rosary and threw to Jeanne's direction. Maou thought that I tried to seal him that he stepped back to shun the rosary. He cast a glare on me. Jeanne took her chance and held the rosary tight. She thrust the wood rosary to Maou-sama. He still could avoid but Jeanne couldn't let her to lose. She hurriedly let out her golden rosary with a jewel on the cross. Without giving Maou-sama a second chance to realize what happened, she touched Maou-sama with her cross.
" CHECKMATE! "
Maou-sama was once again sealed within the cross. I closed my ears to block his scream. Did this need to be happening? I felt uneasy and guilty for him. With feel of hatred and revenge, Maou threw his last blow to Jeanne. I dashed to her front and accepted the hit. I felt fire burned my soul.
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I was just awake to see Natsuki in pain. This couldn't be happening! Why history repeated itself again?! I tried to reach her with tears in eyes. I couldn't watch this twice.
Maou-sama finally ceased to eternal sleep and rested peacefully. He used up all of his dark feeling power that nothing was left in his heart. Natsuki was unconscious on Jeanne's lap. Sindbad and I ran hurriedly to them. Zen flied and floated above Natsuki.
Jeanne was calling for Natsuki's name. She didn't stir or opened her beautiful eyes. Her face was like sleeping in peace. My tears fell into her face.
" What should we do now? " Jeanne asked Zen then to Chiaki with tears brimming. Zen flapped his wings and opened his mouth.
" Maybe if we use our power to heal her right away...."
" She is human, not an angel! " I came up with protest.
" ......" Sindbad spoke nothing. Maybe he didn't know what to say. I could tell he was also shocked though.
" She is not breathing..." The France warrior started to cry harder.
Suddenly we were surrounded with circling light way and returned back to the surface of Earth. The valley was so beautiful with the dawn's light. Something struck me. Miyako! I took out the ribbon. It was no longer stained with the dark power. I sighed in relief. Thanks Kami-sama...
The sigh of Kami-sama blew through our hair. The wind was whispering.
* You can save her life with giving up your power to me. I'll heal her afterward. *
Jeanne nodded as well as Chiaki. Zen and I just quietly wondered. Could Natsuki really be saved with Holy power? A rainbow color emitted from Jeanne and slowly drained from her. Then the light died out with the wood hair appeared. Maron fell with tiredness shown on her face. Chiaki returned his power as well. He rushed to his wife's side and held her.
The great Holy power fell upon Natsuki. Her wounds were healed but she still fell into her dream. Was she going to wake up?
* This is all I could do. It depends on her whether she could survive or not...*
Maron smiled with confidence. " Of course she would. She is my daughter. "
I felt jealous. I wanted that kind of strength. I became weak when it touched with Natsuki or Finn. I stared her sleeping face and brushed it gently. Zen tapped my shoulder with his little hand. I glanced with sadness.
* Now it's time for you to return to Heaven. You both don't belong here yet. *
" Come on, Access. " Zen roamed in the air.
" I don't want to return....not yet...." I glanced back on Natsuki. I didn't want to leave her without guaranteeing her life. And I didn't want to be far from her.
Maron stared on my face with some meaning. Did I really not understand it or did I try not to understand it? Chiaki tapped my shoulder. I looked into his sapphire eyes. I knew what they tried to say. I also didn't wish to leave this place. But it would be a selfish thing to do. And if I tried to ignore Kami-sama's order, things might turn to worst.
I smiled little with a hint of anxiety and sadness.
" Please..help me to protect her. " I sat on Natsuki side and vowed to her inaudibly. " Make sure that you'll be happy, ne? So please wake up...I won't forget you. I love you, Natsuki. "
Zen dragged me along with him. My tears failed me again. It menaced to stream again. I didn't look back or I would never return to Paradise and angered Kami-sama. Probably Kami-sama ordered me for my own sake. Maron and Chiaki just agreed with my decision. I felt very grateful for this. From the limitless sky, I asked for the wind's help to give Miyako's purple ribbon to Maron's hand. I could believe on her.
// I won't forget you..I promise.//
A tear landed on the ground of the Earth, expressing the guilty of an angel's heart.
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Hehe! There are no more stories! I love cliffhanger. Well actually it ends. I'll write epilogue soon. Just hope I have time so I could update soon. My school is coming! It's a nightmare! AGHHHHHHHHH! Ups, review please! Well sorry for the bad ending hohoho..I won't disappoint you on later chap. Just guess the ending!
A/N : My school is coming! NOOOOOOOOO!!! Thanks for everyone who wait patiently. Happy New Year! I update this to be a present for everyone.
Special regard for:
Aiko : Sorry, I love cliffhanger. Hohoho! Happy New Year! This is an update!
Rukato86: Thanks! But the final still have ways to go.
Aoyama Motoko : Thanks! I'm grateful! I hope I could write another good story..I wish. Thanks to always review my fic!
Irisgem
" Checkmate. "
I closed my eyes without doubt. I tried to accept my string of fate with my dignity. I shuddered a bit as my fear consumed me. I felt fear to confront my death. Seconds passed so slowly. I waited for lethal death that surely sent me to nothingness. Then I should be part of the power of Kami-sama to protect His creation of soul.
" Natsuki!! " The voice of the princess of France ranged loudly with anxiety. My lids creaked opened lazily. But when I saw the crimson stream flowing limitlessly from Natsuki's ivory hand, I rushed to her side and took her bloody hand. The king of the sea remained still watching his daughter with shock in his Prussian blue eyes.
The black pin was cloaked with fresh blood. Natsuki cringed as her palm was wounded with the sharp raven pin. The wound of her hand was washed with her streaming tears that fell from her youth face. The wood head lady became pale and glanced her little girl.
" Natsuki, are you all right? " I tried to mask my worried for her with my wary voice. But it seemed I couldn't hide it. She gave me a little weak smile before she frowned again, holding her wrist tightly.
Maron hurriedly put off her green leaves ribbon from her shining silky hair and aided Natsuki's wound. Sindbad gave me a questioning look. What should we do now? Natsuki didn't let me to be sealed. But the dawn was coming closer as the sand time kept slipping from our hand. The chance for saving Miyako would also become very slim.
" We have to do this..." I sighed at the handsome thief. His hair fell on his face. It made him looked younger for several years. He just shook his head a bit. Zen-kun perched on his shoulder, resting his raven wings.
" What should we do? We have to seal him right away, Sindbad. "
" I can't do this. I feel relieve when Natsuki stops me for killing my noisy ex-partner."
I glared at him a bit with grimace remained on my face. "What kind of statement is that?!" I quietly annoyed with his word. Well, I admitted that I was noisy, but he shouldn't tell it anyway!
He laughed heartily, watching my usual grunt. Suddenly some fear went through my spine. The thieves were concentrating at the same direction through my shoulders. The enormous amount of darkness was rising rapidly. Maou-sama's dark face was hidden with the shadow of his hair. I could feel the hatred from his icy black eyes. His attention was focused on me. Uh- oh...
" I really underestimate you too much. Maybe I should give you the dark curse stronger." Though his voice was calm but I could hear a hint of abhor. Sindbad stood protecting his loved ones behind him. I squatted holding Natsuki with Maron at her left. Zen floated on the air, as he couldn't resist being near my presence. My impure body emitted the evil power that an angel would feel dizzy and hurt.
I felt guilty for this. I didn't anything taboo of heaven on my free will but I had to accept the limited paradise for me. I couldn't return to Kami- sama again. It was because I had implanted with evil power.
// Oh no, here I go again. I should be stronger for everyone. //
I shook my head and tried to make me stronger. It was almost unbelievable that I could concern for being weak. Usually I was too jovial to think too much. I didn't care what I was. As long as I could protect who was dear to me. I looked down her childish face. She looked so pale and tired. Maybe these moments were too much to her. I unconsciously smiled slightly to her. She glanced at me and blushed as red as roses.
She gripped my dark purple cloak tightly as if she didn't want to let it go. I stared at her. Her brows were furrowed. Now her cheek was as pink as the cherry blossoms. Maron's attention was with her Sindbad.
" Anou...Shinji..eh..or Access? "
I giggled a bit. Why name could bother you so much?
" It's up to you. Both of them are 'I'. "
She gave me a relaxing smile. Then she tried to speak but fail. It was so rare to see Natsuki stuttered a lot. She looked cuter though.
" Do...do you hear...my...words before? "
" Of course I would listen to you....Umm...Which one? "
Her face fell with disappointment. I lifted her chin with my hand before I kissed her softly on her lips. Her lime eyes widen with surprise. But she didn't stir nor push me away. And it was a wrong action at the wrong time and place.
Maou-sama went savage with his anger. He yielded his infinity power. Sindbad couldn't hold it longer that he was pushed to the wall with his back hardly. He soon fell into unconscious. Maron glanced with worry at me and gave me a meaningful looking.
" I'll protect her here. "
She nodded and rushed to her mate to life's side. Before I realized, I could see a pair of feet in the corner of my eyes. Suddenly my head was knocked forcefully to the floor with a strong foot. Natsuki was taken from my side. Her hand was tied with a spell by Maou-sama. Her face was filled with pain and fear.
I tried to stand up, but my head was hurt even worse. It didn't take a long time before he gave me a blow with his kick on my stomach. I coughed with pain. The blood dripped from my lips. I tried to stand up properly by leaning to the tall marble pillar. My vision blurred with another blood fell from my forehead. I could hear a vague voice of Maron and her daughter.
" That's how you deserve if you betray your master. "
" I never willingly to serve you. " I attempted to answer with a weak little voice. His face went hard and hit me again to the pillar. I felt dizzy and fell hopelessly to the floor. My long dark purple hair stained the red marble floor. No matter how hard I tried, I still couldn't protect her.
Then the past image ran inside my head. There was in the gate between Heaven and Hell. A beautiful form of an angel without her wings was transforming. But there were two same people. Jeanne d'Arc! Suddenly Maron took her rosary and threw it into Maou-sama's mirror.
* CHECKMATE! *
A sudden explosion of power aimed for the human girl. But it never hit Maron since an angel protected her. My eyes widen with fear and power.
// I COULDN'T SEE THE SAME THING AGAIN!!//
Before I could regain my power, I felt a Holy presence coming into my body. Painfully but full of power, I let myself overwhelmed with the power. At the same time, I could see Maron experiencing the same thing. The warm light of Holiness blessed upon us. I could feel the curse was lifted from my hollow heart and filled with another bliss.
When I saw myself again, I was wearing the same kimono back when my prayer was answered to be one of the seitenshi. Natsuki stared at me with her jaw opened. Her eyes were filled with amazement. I felt the same too. Then I could hear the voice of Kami-sama with his sigh as the blowing wind went inside this kingdom.
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I couldn't hold the hot tears in my eyes when I saw Chiaki's limped body, backing the wall. I felt an urge to call his name but my throat couldn't let me out my voice. Zen-kun landed safely on my shoulder and spoke gently.
"Listen to His voice, Maron. Then if you yearn the power you seek, ask Him. "
I nodded slowly and closed my eyes. Though I should see the darkness void, but this time I could see the stream of silver light upon me. A whisper went into my head.
* Eve..with the power of all angel, would you carry the destiny of world on your shoulder?*
I knew the meaning. Though it was not for the world, I nodded with confidence. I wanted to protect everyone I loved in this world. And with that I wouldn't be fear to suffer because there would be someone at my side to carry on. I spread my arms, longing for the light. I could feel the power within to be awakened. And with that I hugged the light and let it invaded into me.
Roses and feathers were surrounded me with joy. I opened my eyes and surprised. This uniform, this blonde long hair, the sharp marine eyes....I was Jeanne again. I soon realized that Sindbad was also gaining his conscious. He moved back a little with surprise. I smiled. He looked determined and stared at Maou-sama who was holding Natsuki harshly. I nodded with understanding.
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I couldn't believe my eyes. Shinji reverted to his old self. He turned into the same Access I knew as Finn. But it wasn't a long joy. Harshly Maou-sama dragged me back. Soon I realized that mother was also transforming. She was really the princess of France. Her beauty was revealed like the single bloody rose she was holding.
" Under the name of God, I have returned to seal you. " She smiled with confidence as the rain of rose petals greeted her. Sindbad was standing at her side, holding Jeanne's hand. They seemed like a compatible partner together. Maou-sama gave them a sly smile.
" Oh, you also are granted with power. Kami-sama thinks he could defeat me." He called for his power and assaulted my parents. They easily dodged it but not the side effect of the destructive power. Floor was broken and the shattered piece of marble floor hit Sindbad who was protecting Jeanne with his own body.
Father winced when Jeanne tried to block another ruined floor. I wanted to help them, but I couldn't with being tied like this. Suddenly some power passed my face, struck Maou-sama like a lightning speed. Access was aiming for another blow without hurting me. He was calling another power when Maou attacked him back.
" How do you dare to attack me, you low angel! " Access fell with wound all over his body. His kimono was also ripped a bit. His long-feet dark hair covered his face completely therefore I couldn't see his expression. He shoved back his hair while he was trying to sit. His hand shook with loss of energy. Soon he fell again with one of his hand supported his weight.
"Access!! " I tried to reach him though I knew it was just a useless endeavor. He remained still on the broken floor.
Suddenly Maou-sama turned his back and blocked the rosary that was thrown by Sindbad. I was almost surprised. The rosary hit the floor and stopped on the cold floor near Maou. Jeanne was trying to checkmate but she was soon attacked. Jeanne avoided gracefully. But Sindbad failed to escape.
" Sindbad!! " Jeanne turned her gaze back. She soon lifted Sindbad from his place and flied over Maou-sama. She huffed heavily hardly as she squatted. Father tried to keep his conscious and stumbled. Soon Jeanne left his side and turned to battlefield. From the corner of my eyes, I also saw Access holding his sword and rushed to help Jeanne.
Maou-sama pushed me hardly so I fell to the floor. I actually slowed him to defend him self. With my hand tied, I couldn't do much. I realized that the rosary was far in front of my eyes. I crawled little by little. I tried not to take the attention of Maou-sama. I hoped mother and Shinji could buy me more time.
Suddenly something passed me. I saw Access was thrown near my place. I almost reached the rosary. Access went to my side with his tired body. I sat up to see my mother still fighting. He took my hand and cast some light. I felt it soothed me with its warmth. Then I could feel freedom as I could move my hand as I wished. He broke the spell with his strength. Soon he collapsed in front of my face and fell on my lap. He had used all of his power to release me.
With a quick dart, I took the rosary and threw to Jeanne's direction. Maou thought that I tried to seal him that he stepped back to shun the rosary. He cast a glare on me. Jeanne took her chance and held the rosary tight. She thrust the wood rosary to Maou-sama. He still could avoid but Jeanne couldn't let her to lose. She hurriedly let out her golden rosary with a jewel on the cross. Without giving Maou-sama a second chance to realize what happened, she touched Maou-sama with her cross.
" CHECKMATE! "
Maou-sama was once again sealed within the cross. I closed my ears to block his scream. Did this need to be happening? I felt uneasy and guilty for him. With feel of hatred and revenge, Maou threw his last blow to Jeanne. I dashed to her front and accepted the hit. I felt fire burned my soul.
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I was just awake to see Natsuki in pain. This couldn't be happening! Why history repeated itself again?! I tried to reach her with tears in eyes. I couldn't watch this twice.
Maou-sama finally ceased to eternal sleep and rested peacefully. He used up all of his dark feeling power that nothing was left in his heart. Natsuki was unconscious on Jeanne's lap. Sindbad and I ran hurriedly to them. Zen flied and floated above Natsuki.
Jeanne was calling for Natsuki's name. She didn't stir or opened her beautiful eyes. Her face was like sleeping in peace. My tears fell into her face.
" What should we do now? " Jeanne asked Zen then to Chiaki with tears brimming. Zen flapped his wings and opened his mouth.
" Maybe if we use our power to heal her right away...."
" She is human, not an angel! " I came up with protest.
" ......" Sindbad spoke nothing. Maybe he didn't know what to say. I could tell he was also shocked though.
" She is not breathing..." The France warrior started to cry harder.
Suddenly we were surrounded with circling light way and returned back to the surface of Earth. The valley was so beautiful with the dawn's light. Something struck me. Miyako! I took out the ribbon. It was no longer stained with the dark power. I sighed in relief. Thanks Kami-sama...
The sigh of Kami-sama blew through our hair. The wind was whispering.
* You can save her life with giving up your power to me. I'll heal her afterward. *
Jeanne nodded as well as Chiaki. Zen and I just quietly wondered. Could Natsuki really be saved with Holy power? A rainbow color emitted from Jeanne and slowly drained from her. Then the light died out with the wood hair appeared. Maron fell with tiredness shown on her face. Chiaki returned his power as well. He rushed to his wife's side and held her.
The great Holy power fell upon Natsuki. Her wounds were healed but she still fell into her dream. Was she going to wake up?
* This is all I could do. It depends on her whether she could survive or not...*
Maron smiled with confidence. " Of course she would. She is my daughter. "
I felt jealous. I wanted that kind of strength. I became weak when it touched with Natsuki or Finn. I stared her sleeping face and brushed it gently. Zen tapped my shoulder with his little hand. I glanced with sadness.
* Now it's time for you to return to Heaven. You both don't belong here yet. *
" Come on, Access. " Zen roamed in the air.
" I don't want to return....not yet...." I glanced back on Natsuki. I didn't want to leave her without guaranteeing her life. And I didn't want to be far from her.
Maron stared on my face with some meaning. Did I really not understand it or did I try not to understand it? Chiaki tapped my shoulder. I looked into his sapphire eyes. I knew what they tried to say. I also didn't wish to leave this place. But it would be a selfish thing to do. And if I tried to ignore Kami-sama's order, things might turn to worst.
I smiled little with a hint of anxiety and sadness.
" Please..help me to protect her. " I sat on Natsuki side and vowed to her inaudibly. " Make sure that you'll be happy, ne? So please wake up...I won't forget you. I love you, Natsuki. "
Zen dragged me along with him. My tears failed me again. It menaced to stream again. I didn't look back or I would never return to Paradise and angered Kami-sama. Probably Kami-sama ordered me for my own sake. Maron and Chiaki just agreed with my decision. I felt very grateful for this. From the limitless sky, I asked for the wind's help to give Miyako's purple ribbon to Maron's hand. I could believe on her.
// I won't forget you..I promise.//
A tear landed on the ground of the Earth, expressing the guilty of an angel's heart.
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Hehe! There are no more stories! I love cliffhanger. Well actually it ends. I'll write epilogue soon. Just hope I have time so I could update soon. My school is coming! It's a nightmare! AGHHHHHHHHH! Ups, review please! Well sorry for the bad ending hohoho..I won't disappoint you on later chap. Just guess the ending!