Author's note: Thanks for waiting! Nothing new, as usual, other than the fact that this is another side story (or maybe semi-side story) which takes place immediately after chapter 11. My apologies if it's really short...
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On the battlefield, everyone were all left a bit satisfied, but mostly confused from what transpired with Pyrrha. With Nightmare able to kidnap her, the most affected was Lydia, who was quite upset by the series of events.
"That bloody bastard..." she muttered under her breath as her fists clenched in anger once they took their leave.
"Lydia, it's okay." Patroklos walked over to her, placing a hand on her shoulder.
Lydia turned to him and Z.W.E.I., and asked them, "What if she betrays us? What if she no longer remembers any of us?"
"Even if she's become malfested, she'll probably still recognize us."
Z.W.E.I.'s words seemed to have perked up most of them, though the British girl was still not convinced. "And yet she might turn her back on us."
"I feel the same way, but I'm hopeful she'll get herself out." he said.
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When Pyrrha found herself in Nightmare's realm thanks to him and Tira, her eyes widened. This is the same castle that was in my nightmares! was all that was on her mind.
"Well, Pyrrha?"
She noticed Tira leaning against a wall, giving her a noticeable smirk. "Are you enjoying yourself so far? After all, we have a surprise for you!"
"Maybe..."
It took Tira a bit of time to remind Nightmare that the weapon was ready, and when she eventually returned, she had what looked to be a sword and shield. However, its appearance was very similar to Nightmare's.
"I know you will carry on after Nightmare, and I bet he's really happy!" she exclaimed, before adding, "But first, you need to change, both physically and mentally."
"Change?" Pyrrha asked. It was very obvious that Tira was mentioning the possibility of becoming a malfested.
"That's right; and believe me, we'll become the best-est of friends in no time after your 'makeover'."
Tira gently cupped Pyrrha's chin in one of her hands, confident that things would work out very well with her as Nightmare's successor.
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"Seems to me that there is no turning back..."
Athena spoke those words under her breath as she briefly looked over at Patroklos, who was about to get some sleep.
"But what about Lydia? Is there any way to comfort her after Pyrrha's captured by Nightmare? I know I'm just as upset as her, even more so since I'm Pyrrha's little brother." he asked her.
"I suppose it could be possible." was her reply.
Patroklos smiled, before he would finally hit the sack. Athena materialized, and with that, the night had ended.
And true to her word, they had reached the point of no return...
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Up next: Chapter 12!
With love for my fans,
Chrissy