(A/N: I WANT MY REVIEWS BACK!)
Captain Bakala's ship set sail in Lumir Forest which connects to Mirumu Village. It was there when the party had indeed met the a very stressed lady name Sandra since her little daughter, Aira, was using her unusual power to drift villagers to sleep. They later found out she was chosen to be The Eyes of Valmar. An episode that Millennia remembers in particular as she walks down the ramp into Lumir Forest along with the others. She doesn't remember this particular scene for the actual events, but, the compassion that Ryudo actually had.
FLASHBACK
Sandra: I thought something was wrong when she said she took Nicolas to the
Garden of Dreams... It was there she discovered the ability to know what
others were thinking and feeling. But not only is she able to do this, she can
also see what others are doing and where they are. Even I grew afraid... ... I
pitied Aira!... I wanted to do something for her! But how could I have
known... Valmar was listening to my prayers... Oh, where did I go wrong?
Roan: You have done no wrong... Any parent would have done the same.
Mareg: There is no fault in caring for your own. It is Valmar who bears the
onus of these events.
Sandra: Please... kill her.
Ryudo: ... Are you nuts?
Sandra: She is beyond hope already... So please, kill her... before she causes
anyone more grief...
Ryudo: Don't be a FOOL! We weren't protecting her before just so we could kill
her now. Do what you will, but I'm not planning on giving up anytime soon.
I'll find a way to save her - with you, or without.
Millenia: I know. How about we rip that Eye right out of her? Sound good?
Ryudo: ... Millenia. Are you sure you can remove the Eye of Valmar from her?
Millenia: Sure. I can! Of course, Aira's soul will shatter and fade. So it
goes.
Ryudo: Millenia! he pauses Dammit! There must be another way...
Sandra: I am completely to blame for her suffering. If there is no way to save
her, then please, put her out of her misery...
Millenia: Yeah, yeah, that sounds lovely. You heard the lady - let's just
finish this up and move on.
Ryudo: You. I don't want to hear it. Of course, what should I expect from
Valmar? Obviously not a concern for human life.
Millenia: What? But this doesn't concern us, Ryudo. The one who should do
something is the girl's mother, right? And she's given up! End of story!
Ryudo: ...
Millenia: Look, I don't blame you, Ryudo. It's perfectly natural for people to
want to run from reality. They just can't face life. But we don't have the
time to run along after you. Stop chasing after your silly nonsense. There's
no other way to do this.
Ryudo: SHUT THE HELL UP! That little girl is suffering right now - scared and
alone! You ever suffered alone, Millenia? All she ever wanted was to bring a
little happiness into the world. Is THIS what she deserves? to Sandra You're
her mother, but you want me to "put her out of her misery"? Ma'am, we do that
to our pets, not our children! he pauses She wanted everyone to be happy.
What the hell is wrong with that!
Flying eyeballs appear
Millenia: Look, it's started. She's suffering...
Sandra: ...
Ryudo: Dammit! We've wasted enough time! We've got to find her before Selene
does. Let's try that Garden!
They leave for the Garden of Dreams. Nobody's there
Ryudo: If she's not here, then... where else do we look?
Millenia: Uh-uh, she's here. Just wait a little.
Millenia opens a vortex
Millenia: C'mon, she's in there. Let's go, Ryudo.
End of Flashback
She smiled at that flashback, that's when she first found out that Ryudo actually was a very compassionate person. She sensed Melfice staring at her she they tred through the forest. He winked at her, she rolled her eyes. That cocky bastard! I can't believe he threw himself at me last night! And...I couldn't believe I sorta like it...
"Think we'll find any clues here, Ryudo?" Roan asked.
"Who knows, we should be able to find something in that mysterious fissure that was underground." He answered.
"Ah, where we fought the Eyeball Bats?" Skye questioned. Ryudo nodded.
The party was succesfully advancing through thr forest until a bright white flash occured. When the white flash diminished the party found themselves in the unforgettable Garden of Dreams. "Where are we?" Meflice asked.
"Isn't this the place where Aira kept souls?" Skye asked.
"Uh huh..." Milennia answered."The Garden of Dreams."
Elena was fascinated at all the blooming flowers that was scattered among the area. She picked a flower up and smelled it's aroma. Roan crouched down to get a better look. "This is place is still too cutesy for me." Ryudo sneered.
Skye chuckled, "Well, I always said you need to get in touch with your feminem side."
Tio was distant at the party looking far down the garden. "Who are those kids playing down there?" There were two kids running playfully with no care in the world. "Isn't that little Aira and Nicolas?" Roan asked.
"Yes, they're having some fun aren't they?" A raspy voice said behind them.
Everyone turned around to find a young green haired woman who stood fairly tall. She had braided pigtails that hung long enough to past her shoulders. Her unique green eyes examining everyone with curiosity. Millennia frowned.
"Just who the hell are you lady? Sneaking up behind us!" She questioned. The mysterious lady chuckled.
"I am...Belina. I've been living here for quite some time now..." She answered.
"Here? In the Garden of Dreams?" Skye pondered.
"Why yes, it is definitely a peaceful and beautiful place to live. Don't you agree?" She turned her attention the many flowers.
"I don't mean to be rude lady but, don't you get bored in this gay territory?" Ryudo asked abruptly.
"Ryudo!" Elena said with a smack to the stomache. Ryudo shrugged.
Belina simply smiled and picked a flower from the ground. "I am quite busy growing and taking care of the many flowers here."
"You grew all this?" Roan asked in an interested tone.
"Yes, I noticed Sandra came every morning try to grow flowers. I asked her why and she said for a special cause. So, being someone that knows plants quite well, I volunteered to do it for her."
"That is quite noble of you." Melfice noted.
"Yes, to take time to grow this many flowers is indeed very compassionate." Tio added.
"Thank you."
"Uh, it was nice meeting you...Belina, but we do have business to attend to." Ryudo said.
"Yes, if Ryudo doesn't play before his bedtime, he attends to get restless." Skye joked. Ryudo flashed an agitated look.
"Of course, if any of you just want to relax and smell the flowers, please don't hesitate to finish."
"Of course." Elena remarked.
"If it's acceptable, I would like to stay with Belina and know the 'secrets' of gardening." Tio requested.
"Suit yourself." Ryudo answered. Tio nodded, "Thanks."
The party made their way to see Nicolas and Aira.
"Ah, it's the people that saved me!" Aira chimed.
Elena smiled, "Little Aira! How are you?" Aira ran and gave her a hug.
"Fine, thank you!" She beamed. She turned to Millennia who waved at her, but Aira screamed.
"What the..." Millennia started.
"You tried to eat me!" Aira accused.
"For a better cause might I add." Millennia winked. Aira shivered.
"She had to do it to save you, Aira!" Nicolas explained. "Didn't you?"
"That's right, if it wasn't for you, Mirumu Village would be a vast wasteland right about now." Millennia stated.
"Uh, but on to other things. How is your mother?" Roan quickly asked.
"She's fine, the three of us is just fine."
"Three?" Elena asked.
"My mom, Belina, and I." She answered.
"This is too easy..." Millennia whispered.
"That young lady over there with the green hair?" Skye asked. Aira nodded.
Just then, sparks gathered around Ryudo as he collasped to a knee.
