Yesterday Leenox was happy he was on a hunt. He was alive and full of laughter. Today however he wasn't...his laughter no more…he was gone. Lestallum paid a visit by the Imperial, When Iris, Jared and Talcott seemed like they were in danger. Lark rushed in and Leenox rushed in after him, Qedus tried to help as well as Leenox was saving Lark from his own demise.
Something happened things got out of hand and Leenox was gone. She remembered after all the enemies were down seeing Leenox on his knees looking at his hands covered in his own blood. His own katana sticking out of his chest, They could do nothing but hold him. Qedus searched through her satchel and even appiled a hi-potion but nothing worked. They held his body and cried together, Knowing he was gone.
He had died four hours ago and they had yet to bury him. Qedus stood on the porch of the store at Meldacio Hunter HQ. Lark sat on the ground nearby, Leenox's body still laying in his arms. He had died beside the Lestallum Leville Hotel and they made their way to Meldacio Hunter HQ for his burial. Lennox loved it here he would always go there, Hell they all would.
Qedus felt a hand gently pat her shoulder. She looked back to see Cor Leonis, Expressionless and stoic as usual. He pulled her into his chest for a hug which ended up with her breaking into sobs. She could feel his long calloused fingers caress her hair as he hushed her. She looked up at Cor, Their blue eyes connecting. "Where is Lark?" He asked. She looked over and his eyes followed hers.
"He won't let go of his body...I've tried…" she sobbed again.
"How did this happen?" Asked Cor.
"We took down all the MTs but something happened it was fast…the next thing we knew he was stabbed with his own katana…"
"The one I gave him?" Asked Cor his eyebrows furrowing.
Qedus nodded tearfully a single tear running down her face. Cor wiped it away with his thumb as he gently moved away. "I'll go talk to him." Said Cor as he walked off the porch towards him, Qedus was behind him.He neared Lark slowly and winced as he took in Leenox's body. His veins were large and blood and another fluids leaked from his nose and mouth. Different parts of his body were discolored due to rigor mortis and due to the heat the smell of the body was overwhelming. "Lark…"
Lark looked up at him but said nothing, Cor got down on his knees to directly look at him. "Lark…listen we need to-" Before he could finish Lark spoke up.
"You know...everyone here at the HQ always would say that I was going to get myself killed one day…that if anyone of us was going to go it would be me…" Cor remained silent as he listened to Lark shakily talk. "They…t-they always said Lark…you need to be more like Leenox…" with those words he broke into a harsh sob. Tears ran down his cheeks as he buried his face into Leenox's stiff chest.
Qedus watched as Cor carefully pulled Lark away from Leenox's body. They both sat beside Leenox's body looking at him with such pity. Nothing could be said to make anyone feel better. She looked back to see Noctis, Gladiolus, Prompto and Ignis walking towards them. As they seen Leenox's body their expressions immedately showed deep sorrow even Ignis could barely keep his usual expression.
Gladiolus helped Cor dig a grave for Leenox, Lark carried his twin's corpse lowering down. Qedus got down on her knees as she bent over pressing a kiss to his cold cheek she held it as she hugged his body one last time. "I'll be okay Leenox I love you." She whispered then stepped back. Lark took the shovel from Cor and began to fill the hole while everyone watched.
Qedus pulled Lark into a side hug after he finished, He was silent and making no effort to speak. He pulled away and walked away off towards the Vesperpool.
As night set in, Noctis and the Bros decided to stay beside Qedus and her brother. She couldn't thank them enough, Everything hurt right now and she couldn't find a way out of the confusion that was taking over her mind.
She stood by the fence area looking around at the sky and anywhere to occupy her mind. Gladious stepped up beside her, He was quiet and there wasn't a smile or a joke. "Thank you for helping Iris today…"
"Your welcome…" she said still looking away.
"I'm sorry about your brother…he was a good man." Said Gladiolus as he got closer to her.
She turned to look at him. "I feel like I've lost Lark to…" She sighed, "When our father died he wasn't as bad as this."
"Well it's his twin…twins have a connection we will never understand." Said Gladiolus.
"Every time we walked in here….everyone would always say it's the twins and Qedus...never again…" she said with a frown.
"Qedus…" said Cor coming up behind them.
"What is it?" Asked Cor as he approached her.
"I'm leaving...unless you need me to stay." Said Cor.
"I have Gladio and the boys…I think I'll be fine." Said Qedus
"If you need me, Call me I'll come to wherever you are." Cor said. He started to walk away only for Qedus to pull him back into a hug. He accepted her hug returning it, As she let him go she saw Gladiolus shoot her a suspicious look. Cor nodded to Gladiolus and went on his way.
"So you and Cor…have something going on?" Asked Gladiolus, His eyes avoiding her as he pretended to be looking over his arm tattoo.
"What do you care?" Asked Qedus with a smile.
"Yes I do." Said Gladiolus rolling his shoulders. She didn't know what else to say but her cheeks hurt from smiling. She stopped smiling and tried to act serious and avoid her cheeks catching on fire.
"Your a great guy Gladiolus but..." Before she could say anything else, Prompto pulled her aside.
"Excuse us!" Said Prompto, "So want to go with me and take some shots…thought you could use some activities." He said a sad smile spreading across his freckled face.
"I'd love to." Repiled Qedus, She looked back at Gladiolus who remained quiet. "I'll talk to you later okay?"
"Yeah of course I'll see you in a bit…" said Gladiolus, As he walked away he slammed his fist into Prompto's shoulder. Prompto flinched but his grin grew even bigger. Qedus followed Prompto towards Vesperpool, Taking one more glance over her shoulder at Gladiolus. He smiled at her as he waved.
