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22. snowdrop
He can't recall the last time he's seen Diane cook. It surprised him one day when she wanted to make something for him; the fairy king tried his best to remain calm throughout that afternoon in the Boar Hat. His fingers fidget a little under table, anxious. He just didn't know what to expect.
He ends up feeling warmth tickling his nose, something fragrant. "It's snowdrop tea, my way!" She grins widely as his eyes soften –it tasted just as sweet.
"How's your daily dose of hope in a cup?" he takes another sip before replying, "Just what I needed."
23. bluebirds
After a decade's worth of time, the two end up visiting the place where they first met on a whim. The captain hardly minded, in fact, Meliodas thought it was appropriate.
It was a silent return to the place in between rolling hills; yet, the two knew that they'd regain a part of their lost memories. She never lets go of his hand, and neither did he. They needed each other more than anything at that time.
From far beyond the forest, a blue bird sings a song –the two knew what it meant. They both smiled at the thought.
24. tranquility
The idea of peace started to lose its place in his head, something about the wars and the erupting chaos making him shun the idea. Harlequin knew that with the passage of time, someone will always want to disrupt it. Peace was a short-lived thing unless protected.
But as he stood on that pedestal, a heavy golden medal slung across his neck, he started to think that peace did exist. His eyes dart side-ward, and from the sunlight, he catches Diane grinning as she receives her gigantic medal.
That's right, with them...peace existed. With her, peace existed even inside him.
End notes:
[1] I'm feeling a lot happier right now, actually. I think it's why this one is really light, like cotton candy. XD On a side note, I misspelled the creator's name on the last chapter, cheeses, it's Nakaba not Nanaba lol.
[2] Snowdrop tea doesn't exist, it's my personal invention. So please don't try it at home (laughs). Snowdrops mean hope, by the way. :) Bluebirds are fore tellers of the arrival of spring, and mean spiritual joy after hard work. No. 24 is a special thing I imagined, after everything ends and the sins are awarded for their good deeds :3.
[3] Since this series is nearing it's end, I'd like to tell you guys where the title came from. It's a vocaloid song, sung by VY1 and VY2 and composed by AsterSelene. You can check it on YT. All credits for the title go to her/him. :D
[4] Mui mui mui! Thank you for continually reading!