Chapter 9
An Unexpected Turn of Events
I woke up from my deep slumber, and I felt someone next to me in my bed. The warmth of that person, and the felt pressure on my back as well. I turn to see Maxine on my bed peacefully sleeping, and I was confused by this.
I thought she sleep with Jude last night, I'm curious for her reevaluation on that matter.
I got up to check on the mirror for anything that look carelessly misplaced, and I quickly fix my tie to it's proper place. I noticed that outside was darker, like it was night time all ready. As I look at the mirror, I noticed Maxine waking up from her slumber, and stretching her arm while yawning.
"Good morning." I said.
"Good..morning." Maxine muttered.
"So, can you enlighten me on what you are here for?" I ask.
"Well, Jude said that he was fine sleeping on his own, and I came to this room to sleep with you." Maxine explain.
When Maxine explained to me her reason, we hear someone knocking on the door, and someone familiar was speaking through the door.
"Vergil, and Maxine, you must come down to the living room, there's someone here to meet you." Lyssyth said, before leaving.
"Someone here to see us?" Maxine wonder.
"I think I know who this person is, or rather the two person waiting for all of us. Let's go Maxine, let's not waste time." I answer.
"R-Right!" Maxine said.
We left the room toward the living room, and we see two familiar person standing with the other from our group.
"Hey, Vergil." Hiro said, and waving at me.
"Did you miss us?" Venus said
"Hmph, like I ever need you for something useful." I answer.
"Still cold-hearted as usual." Venus sigh.
"Wait! Are you more curious on how they arrive here?" Romana said.
"That a simple answer, and we have a teleporter connect to each monster lord's house, so we can easily travel each other house with no trouble at all." Hiro explained.
"Then why did you made us walk through the path in the first place, this travel was pointless since you had a teleporter from the very beginning." I answer.
"Not necessarily, this teleporter only work on monster lord, not human or weak monster." Venus explain.
"Now it make sense." Maxine said.
"I'm curious on your two new companions, when did you meet this two." Venus said.
"We meet them when we departed from Twilight Town, and they join us for reasons." I explain.
"He's right, I'm here to meet with Hiro." Kuro said.
"Oh? Why do you need me for?" Hiro ask.
"First, we need better weapon to fight against monster, since we really need them according to our leader." Romana said.
"I see, you two definitely need weapon, but currently I can't." Hiro said.
"Huh? Why not?" Romana ask.
"Because, the teleporter are offline as in this moment, and I can't go to my workshop." Hiro answer.
"What a shame.." Kuro said.
"Anyway, where's Jude, and the kids?" Maxine worrying said.
"Oh right! Jude is with the kid in the moment, so you don't need to worry about them since today is new year's eve." Lyssyth happily said.
"Oh no, is it that time again.." Venus grunt.
"Yeah! The time for "that" place to open up it's door!" Lyssyth smile.
"What are you two talking about?" Kuro ask.
"It's a place where a girl's true destined husband will appear, and he will be your future." Lyssyth happily explain.
"No way, I'm not going to Paradise Garden ever." Hiro said.
"Another event we are force to participate, correct?" I sigh.
"Of course, you must participate in this event as well, it's going to be fun for everyone!" Lyssyth said.
"Fun isn't a word a use for it." Kuro answer.
"Don't you want to meet the person you will spend your entire life together." Romana said.
"No." Me, and Kuro answer at the same time.
"Too late! Besides, I only need the girl this time, so I'll take them with me."
Lyssyth quickly grab Maxine's arm, and Romana's arm to Paradise Garden.
"Well, I hope Lyssyth will go easy on them." Venus said.
"Venus, what are you doing here anyways." I ask.
"To tell you the truth, I came here to explain more on the monster lord, but currently, today is New year's eve, so we will have to postponed that little chat. Now, we can finally relax on Cascade, so don't bother me during my free time." Venus said, before leaving.
"She's right! I can finally taste that famous human drink from Cascade!" Hiro rush toward the exit, and left.
"What are you going to do now, Kuro?" I ask.
"I don't know, probably just wonder around the town, and looking for something to do." Kuro answer, before leaving.
"I should do the same"
I left the mansion of Lyssyth, and wander around town for something to do. The town change, and the Christmas decorations weren't there anymore, but people carrying fireworks to a certain place outside town. I noticed that the place were the enormous tree was located is gone, but a enormous clock took it's place, and it was nearing midnight. Suddenly, a flower petals was passing through the wind, and I could smell the air like it was spring.
That strange, the air around me smells like spring, even though we're in winter.
As I continue to walk, I started to feel sleepy, and my eye were getting heavy.
Why..am..i…getting..sle..e
I collapsed on the floor, and I feel like the wind is taking me somewhere.
Maxine
We were drag by Lyssyth to the Paradise Garden, and we arrive to our destination.
"Here we are!" Lyssyth wave her tail.
A could easily see a garden, and a small metal fence that anyone could jump over it. The garden is filled with many plants, and I see a small waterfall inside the garden, I could smell spring from it.
"Why do people wait for new year's eve to enter? Can't you jump over it?" Romana ask.
"There is a barrier all around the Paradise Garden, so nobody can get in. Let's move on into the ceremony, should we?" Lyssyth explain, and we nodded.
"Once inside the garden, you must look at the waterfall with the person you loved from your lifetime, when you were a kid, all they way until now." Lyssyth said.
"Okay, we understand." I said.
"Okay! Good luck on finding your future husband." Lyssyth smile.
Lyssyth push us toward the door, and we enter Paradise Garden, and the sight was breathtaking. The waterfall's water was clear from any dirt or trash contaminated it. Me, and Romana stared at the waterfall, not sure at what will happen.
"Are you nervous for our future husband waiting for us?" Romana ask.
"Yeah, I can't stop shaking." I nervously said.
Suddenly, two silhouette of a human show up in the waterfall, and one of them came falling down close to me. As I try to help him, I was surprise to see Vergil on the ground sleeping, and I wake him up. Vergil finally woke up from his sleeping, and look at me with confused look.
"Maxine?...where am I?.." Vergil muttered.
"Oh! Is our leader your future huh?" Romana teased.
"Huh!?...well…I..he's great..wait!" I started to blur out with embarrassment.
Vergil get up from the ground, and look around the Paradise Garden.
"T-This is..Paradise Garden." I nervously said for some reason.
Why am I feeling so nervous when I'm around Vergil now…
"I see, but I don't understand on how I came here?" Vergil said.
"That's easy Vergil, Maxine is your wife!" Romana happily said.
"Wife?" Vergil said.
Immediately after Vergil ask, another person came out from the waterfall, and this time, Romana try to help him. Kuro was the person that fell from the waterfall.
"What happen?" Kuro muttered.
"Hey, are you okay?" Romana ask worrying.
It was strange for Romana to be worrying for someone that seem okay, and maybe there was another reason for her worrying.
"Amazing!"
I turn around to see a smiling Lyssyth waving her tail around, and she seem excited.
"I didn't expect your own teammates to be your husband, I hope for the happiest life together!" Lyssyth happily said.
"What do you mean by that? I don't understand what you're saying." Vergil said.
"It's okay if you don't understand, the next step surely will realize your true feelings with one another." Lyssyth said.
Lyssyth hurrying us to a place where one path cuts in two, and we we're climbing up as we walk, probably going to a hill top.
"Now, this place is the best place to see the fireworks, and I want you all to talk with another with your hidden feelings, so you must hurry to the place before midnight!" Lyssyth explain.
And so…
We split up with our partner, and went into different path. We arrive to a hill top, and a tree standing on the top with a beautiful view of the town below us.
Kuro
We reach the top of the hill, and a small bench was in the top waiting for us to sit down on it. From here, we could see the town's light shining through the darkness, and we sit down on the bench to talk, but our arm touch. The bench was so small than I expected, and I feel her warmth close to me.
"Kuro, do you want to talk about our feelings?" Romana ask.
"I don't know what you mean by that." I answer.
"Well, when a boy, and a girl like each other, they have confess their love to one another." Romana explain.
"Don't treat me so lightly, I know what you mean." I said.
"Sheesh! Are you really that oblivious to my feelings!"
"What do you mean?.." I ask.
"Ever since we meet the first time, haven't you noticed something strange?" Romana blush.
"Strange?...You mean the strange guy we encounter?" I answer.
"Do I have to spell it out for you!" Romana yelled.
"You need to be precise, and-"
"I love you!" Romana quickly answer.
"…"
"…"
We became quiet after she announced her confession to me, and I didn't know what to do or say to her right now. This is my first time someone felt love from another person, and I didn't received it since my parents passing..
Somehow, I feel the same when I'm around her, and I don't want to be alone again…if she stay by my side, maybe I wouldn't be alone ever again.
"Can you accept someone like me…" I muttered.
"Of course! I love you, and I'll always accept you." Romana smile.
"10!"
I started to hear a countdown for the new years, and I was more focused on what my answer should be.
I shouldn't hesitate
"9!"
The answer is plain, and simple
"8!"
I know what I must say to her
"7!"
"I..I love you as well." I smile.
"Thank you…thank you so much." Romana sob.
Romana smile, and tear is all ready making me happy for some reason.
"6!"
"5!
"4!"
"Kuro, I want you to kiss me.." Romana smile.
"3!"
"2!"
"1!"
"Huh!? Wait, you're taking this-"
Romana came at me with a kiss, and..i..was happy that she did that, I'll protect Romana with my life.
"Happy new year!"
We spend our time together looking at the fireworks at the sky, and knowing that I have someone by my side.
Vergil
Today, on top of the hill, it was less colder than yesterday, and I could feel the wind passing through us. Everything around us was in absolute darkness, and the only light source we have is Cascade, the town was blooming with light. I look at Maxine, but somehow she was spacing out more than usual, and I was curious on her unusual behavior.
"Maxine, do you have some hidden feelings?" I ask.
"F-Feelings!? I c-course I don't have any hidden feelings.." Maxine nervously explain.
"Why are you so nervous? You never weren't so nervous when we travel together from the beginning." I said.
"Yeah, you were the first one I meet, and started on this journey together. After that, we meet Jude, and you were so cold toward us, heheh." Maxine smile.
"…" I listen to her.
"You were so different from any boys I meet in my lifetime, and I was scared to approach you…but still I wanted to know you." Maxine said.
"Why?" I ask.
"At first, I just wanted a friend, and maybe, we could escape from here like friends. Later, we made a promise to get out safely from here, and with the other behind you." Maxine explain.
"Yeah, we did promise that as friends." I answer.
"Friends…" Maxine muttered.
"What's wrong?" I ask.
"Every time you said "friends" my chest start to hurt where my heart is, and I don't know why…" Maxine said.
"Your chest hurt?" I wonder.
"Vergil..can I ask you something very important, and I want you to answer truthfully…for my sake." Maxine said with seriousness.
Maxine is acting more strange as we exchange word with one another, and I feel a bit nervous…but why?..I don't understand where is this feeling is coming from.
"Sure.." I answer.
"Well…since the first day we meet..ummm.." Maxine fidgeting as she talk.
Maxine was getting nowhere with her nervousness, and look down with embarrassment with her action.
"I..I." Maxine muttered.
"You?" I ask, and waiting impatiently to hear her answer.
She look up at me, and I stared to feel "strange" emotions within me. Maxine was trying so hard not to cry, and trying so hard to tell me something very important between us.
"I love you!" Maxine yelled out.
I was confused, and nervous with her sudden confession, I didn't know what to say to her. This is the first time I froze still with something, and I haven't encounter such experience before, the emotions I am feeling right now...
"D-Do you love me?" Maxine ask nervously.
I stared at her.
Unable to comprehend the situation nor my feelings.
Why?..I'm unable to fully understand what she's think, and why me?…but, even so, I don't like to see her cry with sadness! I..
"I..I love you Maxine." I answer truthfully, without regret, and without hesitation.
I see Maxine with a surprise teary-eye face, and suddenly, she began crying out loud, and looking down.
"Why are you crying?" I ask worrying.
"Because…because I..I'm so happy to hear you say that to me." Maxine said while crying.
I sight with relief, and I got closer to Maxine to pat her head to comfort her. I hear people counting, and it's coming from the town's people with the clock ticking louder than usual.
"10!"
"9!"
"8!"
"7!"
"6!"
"5!"
She suddenly look up, and our face were so close to each other. I could feel her warmth breath hitting my face, and we stared at each other. Maxine close her eyes, and came closer to me, and I was frozen in place, unable to escape Maxine's lips.
"4!"
I can't..
"3!"
I mustn't..
"2!"
My time is running short, and I don't want…
"1!"
But, my feelings for her are genuine, and I want her to stay by my side..forever..
We kiss, and I holder her close to me, so she doesn't leave me, but I knew she will stay with me.
"Happy new year!"
Fireworks filled the night sky with colorful display, but I was focused on the most important thing in the world to me…Maxine.
Read Important
I didn't expect this, the wish question turn into a love confession..I wonder how our hero will handle the future. Relationships, Profile, and Soul Fusion Compendium has been updated.
Relationships
Vergil
Maxine – Lv. 8 [Lovers] (New year's eve event)
Jude – Lv. 1 Acquaintance
Venus – Lv. 1 Acquaintance
Hiro – Lv. 1 Acquaintance
Kuro – Lv. 2 Friends
Romana – Lv. 2Friends
Maxine
Vergil – Lv. 8 [Lovers] (New year's eve event)
Jude – Lv. 2 Friends
Venus – Lv. 1 Acquaintance
Hiro – Lv. 1 Acquaintance
Kuro – Lv. 1Acquaintance
Romana – Lv. 1Acquaintance
Jude
Vergil – Lv. 1 Acquaintance
Maxine – Lv. 2 Friends
Venus – Lv. 0 Stranger
Hiro – Lv. 1 Acquaintance
Kuro – Lv. 1Acquaintance
Romana – Lv. 0Stranger
Venus
Vergil – Lv. 1 Acquaintance
Maxine – Lv. 1 Acquaintance
Jude – Lv. 0 Stranger
Hiro – Lv. 10 (Max) [Brother]
Hiro
Vergil – Lv 1 Acquaintance
Maxine – Lv 1 Acquaintance
Jude – Lv 1 Acquaintance
Venus – Lv 10 (Max) [Sister]
Kuro
Vergil – Lv. 2Friends
Maxine – Lv. 1 Acquaintance
Jude – Lv. 1Acquaintance
Romana – Lv. 8[Lovers] (New year's eve event)
Romana
Vergil – Lv. 2 Friends
Maxine – Lv. 1Acquaintance
Jude – Lv. 0Stranger
Kuro – Lv. 8 [Lovers] (New year's eve event)
Lyssyth
Maxine – Lv. 0
Jude – Lv. 0
Venus – Lv. 0
Hiro – Lv. 0
Kuro – Lv. 0
Romana – Lv. 0
Profile
Vergil (Leader/Protagonist) Level 14 Level of Violence 100
Leader of the team, and prodigy with the skills of all, but master of none.
Maxine (Support/?) Level 10 Level of Violence 0
A girl that's kind, but afraid to go over the limit, and one with a hidden potential. Her bright smile can bring happiness to the one being shown.
Jude (Support/Defensive) Level 9 Level of Violence 0
A boy with the heart of gold, and nobody can calm everyone fear or worry like him with his personality. The person that can understand the situation more than anyone.
Venus (1st lord) Level 100?
A lord with a hidden past, and somehow the strongest for being the lowest rank of all the other lords.
Hiro (Blacksmith) Level ?
A guy with child traits, and kind to everyone he meet, surely everyone like his "hero" appearance.
Forte (King) Level ?
The king of all monster.
Kuro (Offensive) Level 12 Level of Violence 0
A quiet guy with few words, and quick with harsh simple response, the wildcard of the team
Romana (Offensive) Level 11 Level of Violence 0
A brave girl that's happy, and angry at the same time, has a soft spot for children.
Lyssyth (2nd lord) Level ?
A playful little dragon girl, and like to share her joy with others, but keep her negative emotions hidden from others.
Soul Fusion Compendium
Vergil
Maxine – Possible
Jude – ?
Venus – ?
Hiro - ?
Kuro - ?
Romana - ?
Lyssyth - ?
Maxine
Vergil – Possible
Jude – Joy, The Savior
Venus - ?
Hiro - ?
Kuro - ?
Romana - ?
Lyssyth - ?
Jude
Vergil – ?
Maxine – Joy, The Savior
Venus - ?
Hiro- ?
Kuro - ?
Romana - ?
Lyssyth - ?
Venus
Vergil – ?
Maxine – ?
Jude - ?
Hiro - ?
Kuro - ?
Romana - ?
Lyssyth - ?
Hiro
Vergil – ?
Maxine – ?
Jude - ?
Venus - ?
Kuro - ?
Romana - ?
Lyssyth - ?
Kuro
Vergil - ?
Maxine - ?
Jude - ?
Romana – Possible
Venus - ?
Hiro - ?
Lyssyth - ?
Romana
Vergil - ?
Maxine - ?
Jude - ?
Kuro – Possible
Venus - ?
Hiro - ?
Lyssyth - ?
Lyssyth
Vergil – ?
Maxine – ?
Jude - ?
Venus - ?
Hiro- ?
Kuro - ?
Romana - ?