Disclaimer: I don't own Elsword. It belongs to KoG.
Main Character:
Elsword Sieghart - Lord Knight
Rose - Crimson Rose
Note: I like 2nd job than 3rd to write one shot sometimes.
Crimson Romance
*Pang!*
The sound of gunshot could be heard somewhere near Velder where two of the fighters were sparring, a gunner who wields range weapon and a knight with his sword red sword. They are Rose of the Crimson Rose and Elsword of Lord Knight. Due to Rose being the gunner, a barrier was formed to block the bullets from hitting outside.
"HAAAA!"
Elsword charged forward when Rose was out of ammo. He dodged her attack, his sword colliding her chains, and pinned her on the tree with his left arm.
"Give up?" He grinned.
"Not a chance, Elsword." She returned the smirked and kicked him with a backflip. She unloaded the empty shells out and reloaded the gun back before shooting at him. Elsword dodged them with some of the bullets blocked by his sword, though one of them managed to leave a scratch on his shoulder.
She smirked "Give up?"
"No way." He denied and stabbed his sword on the ground "I will get you!" and blew it up, making dust to cover him. Rose raised her arms to keep her eyes from dust. She gripped her chained blade and swung around to clear away and found Elsword gone. Left, right? No!
"Above!"
Rose couldn't react soon because she found herself pinned on the ground forcefully. She had a clear view of his face close to hers, her arms locked by his hands. A stupid smile grew on his face as he spoke.
"Give up?"
She knew he had limited her chance down to zero. She tried to move yet his grip was too strong. She sighed and nodded.
"Give up."
Elsword grinned in victory and got up. He gave her his hand which she accepted and took it before he pulled her up.
"That was a tough fight." He commented "Let's head back to our apartment and call it a day, shall we?"
Rose nodded, her face remained calm.
Ever since Rose had advanced to Crimson Rose. She rarely showed any of her emotion to El Search Party. Even Eve was never like this much. Elsword tried his best to make her show emotion, at least make her smile once. Yet. He failed. Elsword had to hold back his sigh when he saw her face and returned to the apartment with her.
On their way back, Elsword noticed Rose was looking somewhere and followed her eyes to see a shop selling sewing kit. He looked back at Rose, who seemed lost to her thought and called.
"Something you need?"
She snapped from her thought and shook her head, saying "No, nothing." And continued her way back home.
Elsword was curious what's with her and the shop, but he shrugged. Once they were home, Rose quickly entered her room.
- Rose's POV –
I sighed in relief, glad that I avoided his face for now. I couldn't let him see my flushed face right now. I'm not ready to face him like this.
I put my guns back with my chained blade. It's been a hot day so I decided to take shower. I slid my dirty clothes down and threw in the basket. It's been a tiring day for me to spar with him.
Speaking of Elsword, he had grown up so much that I forgot he was a boy before. He looks more calm and mature, unlike his old bragging attitude. His hands were so strong. I can feel it when he held my hands. Yet, it's so warm. It's like I want to melt into it. I wish I could touch his hand again, my face hotter at that thought.
But I have to wait. I have something that need to be finished.
I finished showering and stepped out the bathroom and picked the night gown that I prepared. After that, I went to the table to continue my sewing work. I was planning on sewing his and my name on the handkerchief but so far I only made his name. Because I'm not good at sewing, I accidentally stabbed my fingers many times.
"I can't give up."
I stared at the picture on my table, a picture of me and Elsword going out. He was smiling while I was calm yet blushing. Speaking of that, I never showed my smile. I don't remember the last time I smiled. The me in the picture looks so… strange…
"Ouch."
I stabbed my needle on finger again and quickly pulled by hand off to avoid staining the handkerchief with my blood.
… Blood…
Every time I see it, the memory of the fight appeared in my mind, the time when I first shed blood to those killed innocent, the time I showed my weakness to them. The time I… lost my smile… From that day, I have sworn to myself not to show my emotion to anyone. It weakened me.
But Elsword… He was something else…
He was a dummy boy. The way he talked, argued, laughed. He showed every emotion to his party. I just wanted to be like him too, but I don't want to reveal my weakness. The way he treated me, I felt warm and joy despite not revealed through my face. His smile… his warmth…
I can't give up now.
I have to finish it.
Finish what I want to show him.
- Next day -
The light of the sun shone through the windows and hit my face.
"Did I fall asleep?" I asked to myself when I found myself sleeping on the table. Oh right, I overworked to sew the handkerchief and passed out without my consciousness. I looked at the handkerchief again to find out it was finished. But I didn't expect to add both my and his face on it. My heart was beating fast.
*knock knock*
"Rose? You wake up?"
I snapped out from my thought and replied with my calm voice "Just now, what is it?"
"I made some food for you in the kitchen. You should eat before it goes cold. And I'm about to leave for work and won't be back till night, so don't wait me up."
"I got it."
I heard his footstep getting smaller and smaller until he's gone. I sighed, looked like I'm alone. I stood up, stretching my body to ease the soreness before heading to bathroom for a quick shower. I was so nervous when hearing his voice.
I walked downstairs with my casual clothes and found the food already placed on the table. He sure knew how to cook breakfast well. I sat down and ate the meal he made for me. If ii remembered correctly, he was assigned to do the guard shift around Velder. Nothing too dangerous for him. I finished my food and put the dishes in the stove and sat on the couch.
…
…
…
Boring…
There's nothing to do. Normally, Elsword would take me out for his usual things. But since he's out for work, I don't have anything to do. I decided to go out for a walk by myself. I locked the door and started walking around the village.
Velder seemed to go back to its old form since they retook the kingdom from demon thanks to Elsword. The village is safe once again under his watch. Yet, there was still rouge demons wandering around here so he stayed to protect Velder. I crossed the park where I saw children playing Hide and Seek. The brown boy was walking around to find his friends. A big smile appeared on his face as he touched a twin-tails girl behind the bushes. She pouted, being found so fast, and then laughed. They seemed to enjoy the game so much.
I then arrived at the Velder barrack. I watched every soldier training with their weapon aiming at dummies.
"Faster! This is not enough!"
They are under one instructor, Vanessa. She was a bit ruthless in training them hard. I could see a fiery smirk on her lips. She then turned around and saw me.
"Rose? Out for a walk?"
"Yes, since Elsword left for guard shift. I have nothing do to."
"Well then, wanna talk for some time? I'm almost for break time." Vanessa invited. I hesitated but accepted.
- 3rd's POV -
"*Yawn* So boring…" A Velder Knight said "We have been circling Velder for almost 3 rounds and there's still no sight of unusual. We should take a break, Elsword."
"Hn… Sure. I start to feel tired anyway." Elsword agreed.
Elsword leaned on the boulder and took out his bottle of water and took a drink of it. He stared at the other knight who was staring at the picture in his hand.
"Who is it?" He asked in curiosity.
"That's my girl. Beautiful, isn't she?" He smiled "She's my fiancé and soon to be my wife."
"Heh… Congratulation." Elsword cheered "She must be very lucky to have you."
The knight scratched behind his head, embarrassed by his words "Thanks, Elsword. I told Vanessa about this and she allows me off from duty for a month to settle the wedding." He then looked at Elsword "I have a favor to ask. Could you attend to our wedding? We would be honored to have you in our wedding."
"Of course. You are my comrade after all." Elsword accepted and grinned.
The knight smiled at his cheerfulness, but then quickly turned to surprised and horror as he saw something behind Elsword.
"Elsword! Watch Out-"
- 7:00 PM –
- Rose's POV -
I never thought Vanessa had too much things to talk to me that I forgot the sky went dark. I returned to my apartment and heat up the food Elsword made for dinner. It's 7 in the evening, 1 hour left till Elsword went home. He said I didn't have to wait him up so I ate my food.
After that, I stayed in my room and waited for him to come home. I sharpened my blades and cleaned up my gun. They have to be under maintenance once every week in case something happens. While doing it, my eyes were looking at the handkerchief on my table, especially my face on it. I just found out it was smiling.
I didn't remember.
Its smile… looks so naturally…
"Not right now… I need to clean my gun…"
I shook my head and returned to work…
…
…
…
Where is he? It's almost 9. I didn't hear the door open. There has to be something wrong.
"!?"
I heard the loud knocks on the entrance and stepped out to find out. When I opened the door, Vanessa was standing before me, breathing rapidly.
"Vanessa? What are you doing here?" I asked.
"Elsword…"
My heart started beating faster when i heard his name. Please, don't tell me…
"Elsword… he's gone. He was captured by demons!"
My eyes widened in shocked. I grabbed her shoulder and asked "Where is he?! Where's he captured?!"
"He's last seen in the Southwest of Velder. I had the Knight- Where are you going?!" I pushed her aside and brought my dual guns with me "Rose! It's dangerous out there! You can't see him! It's too dark!"
"Try Me!"
I growled and ran away to find Elsword. I ran pass the gate and followed the wall defense until I found the trail of the battle. I saw blood on the ground and it went to the forest, which I entered. Once I was inside, I couldn't see anything. The only light can shine through is the light from moon. I use it to track the blood trail.
I never thought Elsword would be captured by demons. He was supposed to be stronger than them. But then I overestimated him too much. He's just like human after all.
Yet… I feel disappointed.
Just then, I heard the voice. I hid behind the tree to find the source of the voice and finally found them.
"!"
Elsword!
"Don't You Dare!"
I quickly shot them before they could stab Elsword. I rushed close to him, trying to call him.
"Elsword! Elsword! Stay With Me!"
"… Kuh… Rose…?"
"I'm here. I will get you out!"
"No… You have to… leave… they are surrounding you…"
"What?!"
I heard rushing from my back. Those demons, they got us.
"Run… You can't beat them all alone…"
No… Not again… I… I can't… No… No!
"Like Hell I'm Gonna Leave You!"
I pulled out chained blade and threw it at one of them, swinging to cut it in half. I kept shooting while spinning with my blade to cut them down. When I stopped, I saw a demon charging at me with its spear. But I have foreseen this and dodged it, grabbing its head and slid its throat, blooding spilling and staining my clothes. I don't care anymore. I will gladly have my hands stained in blood, If It Means To Protect Elsword!
"HAAAAA!"
I kept shooting, shooting and slashing them, ignoring the pains and cuts they did on me. They don't hurt me enough!
"Haa… Haa… Haa…"
Those demons, they have fallen before me. The remains dropped their weapon in fear and fled away. I can drop my guns down, the soreness starting to kill me. I turned around and walked close to him. His wound was too deep and bleeding. I even forgot my med kit. What should I do?
"?!"
The handkerchief…
"…"
It was supposed to be given to him when he was home. It was supposed to help me express my wish… But why now… I gripped it tightly, holding back my tears and place it on his wound, pressing to keep the blood from pouring out.
"Elsword. Stay with me. Help is on the way."
He reached his hand out which I held it in my hand. So cold… his warmth is leaving him. I don't like this.
"Don't you dare dying on me, Elsword."
I tried to make him stay awake. He then looked at me, smiling weakly. Why are you smiling, even in this condition? I don't understand.
"Have you remember every time I took you out?" I heard him saying to me "When you became an assassin, a Crimson Rose. You never show your emotion, even we are at home. It doesn't suit you. So… So I did everything to make you smile at least once. Because… You look beautiful when you're smiling."
"!?"
"So I won't die until I see you smile." He grinned.
So that's why… You… You dummy…
I hugged him. I don't want him leave me. I want to feel his warmth on my hands. I… I…
- Velder Hospital - 9:00 AM -
- 3rd's POV –
A morning came to Velder. Sounds of birds chirping. Children were playing games with each other. And crowded of the villagers.
Inside the hospital room where the blond hair woman was sleeping on white bed. She opened her eyes in shock and jolted up.
"Elsword!"
"I'm here."
Another person was the certain red hair knight who was lying on another bed in the same room. Rose looked at him and saw him wave his hand at her.
"Morning."
"Where am I?" Rose asked while looking around the room.
"We are in hospital. Vanessa and her knights has found us while we are out cold and brought us here."
"O-Oh I see."
She then saw something in his hand.
Her handkerchief.
"You made this for me, didn't you?" Elsword asked.
Rose was shocked of this, but she tried to maintain her cool face, which was failed miserably by the flush.
"It's bad, right?" Rose spoke, expecting him to say like she thought, yet…
"Bad? No, it's so cute. I love it." He grinned "Though it still has blood on it, it's still good."
He smiled again. Rose blushed. This time, she couldn't take it anymore. She got out of the bed, walking to Elsword, who was confused.
"Rose? What are you- Mmph!"
And kissed him on his lips.
"Thank you, Elsword." Rose smiled "For giving me a purpose to live."
"Rose…"
"I was afraid of my emotion. It revealed my weakness to everyone. I always hid it deep inside." She confessed "but I want to express my feeling too. I was confused." She pulled his head and touched his forehead with hers "When you came into my life, your smile, your laugh, they warm me up from the inside. It feels good to express the emotion."
She closed the gap between her and his face as she whispered "It feels good to express that I love you." And clasped their lips once again. Elsword hugged her, deepening their kiss. Tears formed on Rose's eyes. A moment she didn't want to end.
They broke the kiss and looked at each other. A happiness smile formed on Rose's lips. Elsword love it. The smile made her beautiful.
"Oh dear."
They were interrupted by an uninvited guest, Ariel.
"I was about to check both of you. But it seems like It's not good time. So… I will check later." She quickly closed the door, her face red in embarrassment.
Both looked at the door and then to each other before they laughed.
It seems like our Crimson Rose had managed to express her feeling to her Lord Knight as the Knight finally see her genuine smile.
Yuu: Kind of weird to match Elsword with Rose.
Elsword(DK): Unexpected to be honest.
Yuu: Can't help it. I need a little motivation for a story in the future. Anyway... Read n Review, please OwO /