Disclaimer: It's obvious I don't have Tales of Xillia, because it was properties of Bandai Namco.
So this is the 4th chapter of this story. Well, let's review some things from the start until now. I picked the story from the Bad Ending (or which I dubbed as the Most Retard Ending Ever) but with Milla and Muzét somehow still alive. They both denied Jude's and Gaius' death respectively and the Four isn't the most happy about the turns of event. One thing for sure, they all have deep hatred to the killer (that we all know to be Ludger). Maybe you knew which Great Spirit who overheard the conversation but whoever it is; that Great Spirit is Chronos ally.
Anyway, should I change the rating into M or something? I didn't think that talking about killing (and possible slaughter) is appropriate in T rating.
3rd Person POV
Sylph placed Milla on her bed as he brushed off Milla's sweat. He was hurt seeing how Milla had this rapid breathing and looked like she was through a pain. If he could he wanted to cleanse Milla's nightmare but the whole reality is a nightmare for her. Just what can he do then? Erasing the reality isn't something that could be done.
He then felt the other three coming inside the room. He turned around and saw Efreet, Gnome, and also Undine who had a grim expression and avoiding the gaze of each other. He knew that they were talking about something crucial and most likely is about their course of action.
He admitted that he didn't want to kill but he couldn't let Milla suffer anymore. If it is the best, then he will do it even if it cost him a life or two. But then, who will be by Milla's side when they undergo rebirth? Just thinking that Milla will be alone again made his chest hurt. That's the last thing he wanted Milla undergo, the loneliness…
"Sylph can you somehow find any information about the killer?" Undine asked with a serious tone that was cold like ice she rarely used.
Sylph looked at Undine in disbelief before saying, "Did you plan to settle a score with that person? You said it yourself that it is insane and just simply asking for your death!" Sylph refused with his own words.
"No, we didn't intend to settle a score or something… yet. We just need to know who had done it and keep a close watch on him. Since that person is a human with big power, we couldn't just watch it brings the death of the people in Elympios. Milla certainly won't like that…" Efreet replied with a calm tone and with a dismissive attitude that it was actually scary.
"It's better than not knowing what we are up with. We are also worried about any movement from Land of Canaan. Chronos is the last thing we want to handle when Milla is still this fragile," Gnome seconded Efreet's opinion as he said it with serious tone he also rarely used.
Sylph nodded understanding what the other intended to do. But he said, "But the problem is since we leaped from human world to spirit world in hurry, we lost a part of our memory. How I will look for the culprit of this absurdness without any lead? I'm not up on going to Maxbard again just for that because I am as weak as everyone now."
Of course Sylph didn't mind on going alone since he is the bringer of information, The Greater Spirit of Wind and the wind hear everything. But without any lead for what he should look for, he won't get anywhere despite his ability at gathering intelligence. After all he didn't gather what he knew from nothingness.
Undine looked at Milla who was clearly suffering from something and said, "Couldn't we just ask that girl? I'm sure she recorded everything even when Milla didn't remember," with soft whispery tone as she tried to ease the tension in the air. After what happened in 24 hour, the last thing she wanted to do is making Milla wake up though it would be for the best if she wakes up since that would mean her nightmare would end.
"That girl is in Land of Canaan and we couldn't afford to call her. She only obeys Milla and Jude and will only come when either called her. And moreover since Jude is dead, doesn't she become weak? I'm sure Milla remember her only barely. In worst case, she is as good as dead as well," Efreet said with a serious tone as he looked at the Greater Spirit of Water for her suggestion.
"So asking Recorder is crossed. Any of you had any prediction on from where this abominable man comes from?" Sylph said with a hand on his chin, thinking for a way out of their problem. He wished that the culprit could just die and never be reborn again.
The other looked at each other with clear confusion on their faces. Gnome moved to Milla's side before saying, "I'm sure it isn't from Rieze Maxia we knew that there were no people stronger than Gaius in term of pure strength there. More likely that man is from Elympios… talk about irony."
The other had a downed look when Gnome literally said the fact they didn't want to accept. Their human companion desired to erase Schism in order to protect the people of Elympios and create a new future for the two nations, yet now, the same people had killed them when the desire wasn't under their reach yet. Efreet looked up and then with grim tone he said, "That man is an anomaly… we had seen that a lot of people in Elympios weren't like that. But considering that he is from Elympios, why we didn't destroy any Spyrix he used since the start? I'm sure Milla will do the same considering that man didn't have any kind of disease."
Yes, they could easily destroy Spyrix whatever it made off but if it wasn't the source of his power then how they could fight him? It was as clear as the day that they lacked the firepower against their mysterious enemy.
Sylph scratched his head, messing up with his hair a little, clearly frustrated of their condition. He then looked at Milla who was breathing heavily in her sleep before saying, "Let's think about it later. Did any of you could stop Milla from suffering now?"
The other Greater Spirit then had their eyes on a certain Greater Spirit of Water who nodded, knowing what they wanted to ask of her. She then floated closer to the child they had raise together and with a gentle yet firm tone she said, "Let me try…"
She placed a hand over Milla's eyes before focusing her Mana to heal Milla. At first it worked but then, Undine suddenly thrown aback and landed on Efreet who spontaneously catch her. Sylph, Gnome, and Efreet then exclaimed in synch saying, "Undine, what happened?"
Undine steadied herself on the ground taking a few deep breaths in process. She looked at Milla who remained suffering before saying, "I… I don't know either… I tried to see what happened as I heal her nightmare, but a big power blocked me from her and then… maybe I was thrown out by that power," as she adjusted herself though still a little bit dizzy from the reaction.
"A big power?" Gnome asked with curious tone
"Yes, it was different from Milla's Mana… yet it felt strangely familiar and similar. I… I don't know but it might just some kind of her inner power… and I think I heard a song coming from that power… that song is weirdly nostalgic," Undine explained as she touched her pounding head, thanks to the burst from before.
"What do you mean by song?" Efreet asked curiously as he heard about 'song'. Somehow he knew what Undine was talking about but at the same time he didn't understand either.
Undine was about to explain when the Four sensed someone coming closer. They were alarmed until the intruder revealed herself, it was Muzét. Muzét floated inside the room and asked in weak tone, "Where is Milla?"
Sylph answered that by moving himself away from Milla while saying, "She is here… sleeping but we will be thankful if you could wake her up," which the other copied his gesture.
Muzét was surprised to see Milla who was breathing heavily and her face is bright red as if she had fever. Only one glance made Muzét knew that her sister is suffering right now. She quickly ran (read: fly) to her side and crouched down beside her sleeping body.
"Who did this to my precious little sister? Spill it the Four! I will make sure that person taste hell with my own hands!" Muzét said as she took Milla's hand with her own, gripping it tightly.
The Four flinched at the threat and Gnome who managed to find his voice first said, "We don't know… she suddenly collapsed in front of us just like that… most likely it was because of fatigue… we hope."
"And not any of you managed to ease Milla's pain. Okay, great so now get out! I'll handle this from now on or I will make you get out!" Muzét said literally rolling her eyes in disgust with sharp eyes.
The Four flinched and they looked at each other with hesitation clear in their eyes. They didn't want to leave Milla but Muzét threat sounded dangerous so they slowly retreated and leave the room.
Muzét sighed before placing a hand over Milla's forehead. She could feel that her sister gained more heat than before and that made her suffer. She ran her fingers through Milla's hair and whispered, "I'm here Milla… there is no need for you to suffer… I will bear it with you so please wake up…"
Muzét repeated the words a few times until Milla's breathing slowly became calm and her heat went down. After a certain amount of time, Muzét could see that Milla's eyelids slowly opened and she gently said, "Good morning Milla…"
Milla looked to her side before saying, "Muzét…"
Milla POV
I felt my head was pounding repeatedly as I floated around the darkness of my mind. The thought of killing repeated inside my mind like a nightmare. I want to kill him. I want to kill him badly. But I can't do that… I was powerless… I don't have enough power to kill him.
It was when I heard another voice come inside my head. It was a foreign yet nostalgic voice that I can't help but listen to what it says.
'Open your eyes… accept me…' the voice said with a calm feminine tone that I was convinced that it was a woman who was speaking to me.
"Who are you?" I asked as I looked around, trying to see the owner of the voice.
There is a slight pause until she replied, 'I am the one who always look out for you,' with a melodious tone and somehow her voice felt warm like at the time where I was with everyone.
"Looking out… for me?" I asked curiously, not understanding what she was saying. I tried to make out her appearance in the deep darkness but I couldn't see anyone around me but myself. Just like that place… what I am talking?
'It is too early for you to see me. My power isn't enough yet…' she replied as if knowing that I was looking for her through this darkness.
Before I asked further what for me to remember, I felt my head become lighter and I heard Muzét voice echoing inside my head saying, 'I'm here Milla… there is no need for you to suffer… I will bear it with you so please wake up…' with a gentle voice it soothes my pain for a little bit.
"Muzét…" I called from inside my mind as I tried to reach out for my sister. I don't want to be alone… everyone is gone… no one but Jude and Gaius remained… but when they will wake up?
From a place far away from where I was, there is a light. I was attracted by its light that I slowly walked to its direction. As the light started pulling me closer when I approached it, I heard that voice saying, 'We will meet again… my future…'
I turned around but the light had enveloped me as I come back to my consciousness. I felt my eyelids a little bit heavier than I thought as I opened them. I saw Muzét taking care of me with her hands on the top of my forehead. Her hand felt cool and it was oddly soothing.
Muzét smiled when she saw me recognizing her presence and with a soft sisterly tone she said, "Good morning Milla…"
I looked to my side, sensing that I'm not in any position to do anything reckless. I looked at my older sister worried face before responding, "Muzét…"
"You made me worried Milla…" Muzét said with a soft tone full of concern for my well-being and a grateful smile made its way on her face.
"I'm sorry for that Muzét… I can't think right now," I said as my voice dropped when I reached the last part.
I want to kill that person… I want to kill him so badly, but would Jude approve my revenge? What should I do if Jude knew it? Will Jude hate me after that? I don't want that but… but even so I want to kill that person. It is the first time for me to hate a person this much at the point of killing.
Muzét seems to understand my condition and with a soft reassuring tone she said, "I think it is okay to hate…"
I looked to her direction questioning what she meant when she said, "If you didn't hate after all this… you will gain a heavier weight on your back… I don't want to say this but… I think Jude won't like it as well. I'm sure he didn't want you to smile by force when in fact you are suffering…"
"So do you think I may hate?" I asked with a worried tone.
"Yeah… as I can't help you in anything, I wish that my opinion is of some lead," Muzét said with a gentle tone though her head slowly looking down.
"Sis?" I asked in worried tone. I know that something made her suffer except for being left alone by the person we cared the most. That's why I prompted her to say it.
"Erston promised me… he promised me that he will marry me… he will make me his queen… Erston promised… he promised me…" Muzét said as she had both of her hands covering her face.
I placed a hand on the top of my sister hand, gaining her attention when I looked at my sister. I tried my best to smile when I said, "Jude promised me as well… he promised that he will propose me for real one day… that's why I will wait for him… I will wait for him to wake up. Gaius is the same as well… you should wait for him…" I said as I try to comfort my sister. Yeah, Jude promised me, so… I will wait for him.
"Erston will… come back to me? If I wait for him he will wake up again?" Muzét asked with hopeful tone as she looked at me.
"Yeah… he promised you right? I'm sure he will fulfill his promise with you… Gaius isn't the type to back out from his own words," I said with a soft tone while nodding my head of the premise.
Muzét looked relieved as she nodded for a few times. She then gripped both of my hands tightly and with a kind tone she said, "Yeah… then let's wait for them together Milla… I will never leave you."
"Thank you…" I said with a grateful tone.
That's it for chapter 4~ Muzét had appeared and I think the story will finally start from now on. I will appreciate your thought about where I should put this story into. Anyway, please review!