Deep within the cave, the Disciple continues to paint on the stone. A small noise is heard from town. She stops what she is doing.
"That horn is used for someone died," she pauses, "someone important."
She hurries out of the cave, only to see other members of the rebellion looking for her. She runs up to them.
"What's wrong?" She asks.
The Summoner closes his eyes, shaking his head.
"We lost our dearest mother."
"Porrim!" Disciple screams.
….
The Psiioniic closes his eyes, hearing the sound of the horn.
"What happened?" He asks himself
He hears the door open, it was the Condensation herself.
"Back for more, Condense?"
She walks up to him.
"No, I have had enough from you this week."
"Then why are you here?"
"Oh in your eyes it will be tragic."
Psiioniic starts to worry.
"What's wrong out there?" He pauses, "Why is the horn going off?"
She glances into his eyes.
"That Maryam is dead."
"Por . . ." He pauses, feeling the pain from both losing someone, and the machine, "Porrim!"
…
Earlier that day, the Dolorosa woke up, somehow on the floor. Mindfang stands above her.
"Are you alright?" She goes to help her slave up.
"I'm alright."
"I'm glad." She pauses, "Now, wash the mirrors in this room, then you can start cleaning up in the closet; am I clear?"
"Perfectly clear, Marquise."
"Hm, you have never called me that before," Mindfang pauses, "well, it doesn't matter. I am heading into town for some items, I won't gone for too long."
"I will have the mirrors cleaned, and the closet cleaned before you get back."
"Perfect." Mindfang kisses Dolorosa's forehead.
The Dolorosa glances at Mindfang as she leaves the room, feeling the chains on her ankles, she goes to the mirrors and begins cleaning them. She hears footsteps walking down the up to where the cabin was. The Dolorosa shakes it off, thinking that it was one of the crew members going to grab some supplies.
Today feels so calm, she thought, I wonder if I am learning on dealing with Aranea.
She hears the the doorknob shake a little. This makes her frightened a little.
Is someone trying to get in here, she thought, Aranea orders her crew not to ever come in here.
The door is unlocked, as she hears the door open. Standing there is the troll whom she met long ago.
"Cronus!" She exclaims.
"That isn't my name, Dolorosa." He says.
"W-what are you doing in here, Dualscar?"
She trembles, seeing him step closer to her.
"I am looking for your mistress."
"She isn't here," Dolorosa pauses, "she left a little while ago."
Dualscar grabs the Dolorosa's wrist.
"Well, perhaps I have my bate."
Dualscar unchains the Dolorosa, still gripping onto her wrist, as he dragged her outside the cabin. She looks down, seeing the crew members moaning in pain on the ground. A few minutes passed, Mindfang walks back to the ship, seeing the cabin door open, not seeing the Dolorosa anywhere.
"Porrim!" She yells.
The first mate leans on the wall, grabbing on Mindfang's arm.
"The Orphaner took her."
"What?"
"Orphaner Dualscar has her!"
"No." Mindfang looks at the rest of the crew members, seeing them recovered, "This is the last straw, Ampora!"
…
In the outskirts of the town, Dualscar grabs a hold of Dolorosa's horn.
"This is all your fault you know." he pauses, "You should have gave me the boy back then."
"If he was still alive, I would never give him up!"
Dualscar throws Dolorosa to the ground.
"Then that settles your fate, Dolorosa!"
Dualscar grabs a hold of his rifle, pointing it down at the Dolorosa. She glances over towards the ship.
Aranea, she thought, Come help me, please.
The Dolorosa's jade tears flow out of her eyes, thinking of him.
"Long live, Kankri Vantas." She says.
Dualscar pulls the trigger, the light goes through the Dolorosa, jade blood coming out of the wound. She clenches her fist, turning to the left seeing Mindfang.
"You were an easier target than your mistress."
Dualscar kicks the Dolorosa, making her fall to the ground. Mindfang saw every moment of what happened. The Marquise runs up to the Dolorosa, takes her into her arms.
"Porrim!" Mindfang screams.
The Dolorosa glances up into her eyes. She gives a small smile.
"M-marquise."
"I'm sorry." She cries, "I'm so sorry."
Cobalt tears came out Mindfang's eyes. The Dolorosa slowly lifts up a hand, areas covered in jade blood, gently touches her cheek, as she wipes the tears away from Mindfang's eyes.
"F-forgive me f-for not staying with you l . . . Long."
"No, Dolorosa," she pauses, "I am the one who should be apologizing to you."
"You . . . You have been so kind to me," Dolorosa pauses, feeling the pain, "thank you f-for that."
"Porrim."
"Aranea." The Dolorosa's voice begins to sound weak.
"Yes, Porrim?"
"Hold me . . ." She pauses, "Until I fall asleep."
Mindfang's tears kept falling, gently leaning her head down, leaving a small kiss on Dolorosa's black lips. The Dolorosa kissed back, not under the spell of being mind controlled. Mindfang pulled away. Dolorosa's hand begins to fall from Minfangs cheek. The Dolorosa could vision the Signless lowering his hands for hers, to take her to where he is. She knew that this was reality, but still felt a strong feeling for Mindfang.
"I . . . I love you . . ." Dolorosa's eyes begin to shut, exhaling, "Aranea."
Mindfang held Dolorosa in her arms, feeling the body become lighter.
"Dolorosa! She gently shakes the body, "Porrim, wake up. Wake up please!"
Her tears came out of her eyes rapidly, gently pressing her cobalt lips to Dolorosa's forehead.
"No, please wake up." She says.
Mindfang trembles.
"He killed you instead of me." She pauses.
The pirate gently kisses the Dolorosa's lips, feeling the warmth they had, quickly turning cold.
"I love you too, Porrim."
Mindfang stands up, carries the body to her ship. The crew members wait onboard, seeing her walk up the wooden stairs, carrying the body of the Dolorosa. Tears rolling down her cheeks. She stands in there, glancing at them, looking brave, tears coming down her cheeks, as she holds the Dolorosa over her head.
"Dualscar will pay for what he has done!" Mindfang screams.