Organization XIII Proof of Existence by Walker of Nothing
Chapter 6 I Don't Deserve Forgiveness
Luna POV
Oh great one, I ask that you heed my call and save us from the Fate that we have been given. I know that we are undeserving of forgiveness, but all that we ask is a second chance. Even if I have to suffer for my sins for the rest of my life then so be it. Let me prove that I am worthy to be called the Daughter of the Moon. This I ask, in selfishness, but I will show you that I am worthy.
"Worthy are we? I never pegged you as one to seek self-worth from someone else." Turning around to see Velvet alive and well.
"Velvet! You're alive!" Running up to her while throwing my arms around my comrade. Not just a comrade in arms, but as a friend. I embraced her tightly, afraid that if I let go she might disappear. "Velvet! I'm so glad you're okay, I was so scared! I didn't think you were going to make it!" I cried so much, the tears streaming down my cheeks. Though no matter how much I cried, I still felt empty...almost hollow.
"Luna, I'm glad you're okay, I'm sorry I failed to protect you." She wrapped her arms around me returning the embrace. All I could do was hold her tighter, crying like a little baby as she held me in her arms. Then out of nowhere, she started to hum a tune that was strangely calming, bringing me peace. It filled my soul with something that I had never felt before, even before I became a Nobody. A feeling that Velvet would never betray me, that she would always be there for me. That this woman would put her life on the line for me, I know that if the two of us still had hearts Velvet would feel the same way.
"This song, where did you learn such a beautiful melody?"
"It was originally a lullaby that my sister used to sing to me when she was still alive." I could feel the melancholy in her voice as she choked on those last few words.
"Velvet I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to bring up any bad memories." How could I be so stupid, asking her such a personal question like that? In response she hugged me tighter, feeling the warmth of her body like the morning sun.
"It's okay Luna, I've learned to stay strong for my sister. My brother and how could I forget about you and Xemnas and even Mash." Was she actually smiling? The sadness in the air started to dissipate, replaced by a calming atmosphere, almost serene.
"So what do you think about finding a way to get out of here?" Velvet released her arms from around me but taking my hand helping me up from the ground.
"It's just a dream or more like a neutral ground in our subconscious. Ordinarily, I come here to fulfill my bindings with the Moon. However, there seems to be something special about you Velvet." She just looked at me funny, unconvinced that she was greater than what she already thought or knew.
"What's so special about me, other than the fact that I'm a Therion?"
"I honestly don't know, but it has to be something. I can enter other people's subconscious whenever and wherever I want. Somehow, you were able to slip into mine without a second thought. No one has been able to do that before and many have tried and failed. Paying for it with their lives and souls." Velvet didn't seem to be fazed by any of it, almost as if she already knew what was in my soul. My darkest secrets and greatest desires laid bare to this woman's keen eyes.
"I didn't intend to intrude, it's just when I need or more like want something or someone, I find them. No matter what, I couldn't really explain it even if I wanted to. That's just how it works I guess." So that's how she did it, through sheer willpower alone, it's almost unfathomable that she could break through my defenses without my knowledge.
"It's okay Velvet, you can intrude my subconscious anytime you like!" And as usual, the words came out of my mouth before my brain could process it.
"So you're giving me permission then?" Next thing I know her face is really close to mine, my cheeks started turning a bright red as she moved in towards my ear. "Be careful what you wish for because you might just get it." My face was so hot I don't doubt that if Velvet dropped a couple eggs they'd scramble in a heartbeat.
"I-I didn't mean it like that Velvet!" She leaned back with a look of disappointment on her face. "Well that's too bad, I thought you liked me, Luna?" Her eyes went from disappointment to just straight up rejection. Like a newborn puppy that was abandoned without a home.
"I mean! I'm Sorry! I didn't mean to say it like that, you can do whatever you want to me. I swear on the Moon that my life is yours!" Her whole demeanor changed, as a sly grin replaced those puppy dog eyes. Now I really have done it, I suppose all I could do was accept what was coming to me. Once you swear on the Moon there is no going back, it's one-way ticket to Hell if you break that vow.
"Anything I want huh?" Here it comes, just breathe Luna. "Imagine all the possibilities, the things that I could do to you." I closed my eyes and gulped hoping for the best.
"I-I-I trust you Velvet…" The only words I dared utter, I just prayed she got it over with fast.
"I want an only thing from you." I could feel Velvets breath on my ear, bracing myself for what was to come. "To stay by my side, to fight for something bigger than ourselves." Of course, I would! She has to know that. "To promise that even if we shall perish, we will still fight. Even in death, no matter the odds, no matter the opposition." I will always fight for her. "This one selfish request I ask you, though I may never deserve forgiveness for my past sins. Will you fight with me?" The most serious I think I had ever seen Velvet. And here I thought she was wanting to do something else...
"Of course Velvet! Your sins mean nothing to me, whose to say whether we should be judged for the choices we make. Why should we have to live by someone else's rule?" That's how I truly felt and I think she knew that. At fir, t, it seemed like she strung me along for fun, but then I think it became something bigger. All her life people have died, left her and even betrayed her. I know that she trusts me, but I don't think that's the issue. I think Velvet wants reassurance, something more than just words from an empty shell.
Velvet simply nodded, the two of us began to move forward secretly hoping that we would never wake from this dream. A dream where we could live together forever without a worry or care. But that could never come to be, besides, we have a lot of work to do. So that way, when we all have hearts, Velvet and I can live our lives the way we want to live them.
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