--Eternal: Chapter Five--
Amalthea and I stood there watching the images that appeared before us; this time, it was Lemar hitting me & killing Trowa. We said nothing as the memory of losing him caused me to cry as well, and while it was still painful for me, it was Amalthea who seemed to be hurt the most.
"Enough of this! You! Make this stop!" she yelled. "I can't watch this anymore!"
The only thing I could do was shake my head. "I can't," I answered. "I don't have any idea how I'm even doing this."
"So... This is the truth?" she said. "He really hurt you and your lover?" Again, I nodded.
Amalthea said nothing as she raised the sword & pointed it towards her heart. With her anger subsiding, I was able to get out of my dark prison. I rushed toward her, but I couldn't get close to her. A barrier was set around her.
"Lemar was nothing like this when we were growing up," she said in a gentle voice. "He was so kind & always protected me. But now..." She became silent for a moment but continued: "That man is not my brother." With a final breath, she burried the blade deep within her heart. She turned her head slightly to look at me; her eyes were now filled with hope, but it was too late to do anything about it.
"The others...are free"
Those were the last words she managed to say before she fell to the ground & died.
I never wanted things to end like this. I picked up her lifeless body as we were returned to our appartment. Trowa was overjoyed to see me, until he saw Amalthea. I explained what had happened and we decided to bury her in a private cemetery: after all, it was only right to give respect to the dead.
After returning to our former home, we explained what had happened to the others. Everyone forgived each other and at last, there was peace. Still, I can't help but wonder if Amalthea is finally at peace as well...
The End