Chapter 12

Reconstruction of a Broken Heart

I feel the lighting taking over me. As the light flashed in front of me I see my body. My dead body with a stone right in my heart. I feel like my body is getting sucked in by this stone. That must be the sharicate that fairy thing talked about. I finally went back in my body and try to open my eyes.

"N-Noire. . ." I finally open my eyes and see Noire's face close to mine. She looks like a wreak. Her eyes are extremely red. Has she been here this whole time? Noire. . .I never thought you of all people would stand by me. Thank you Noire. This really warms my heart, even if it is rather broken.

"Anthony?" Noire said softly.

"Y-yes? What has happened?"

"You're *hic* A-*hic* -live." She pulls me close to her. I can't believe that I'm alive. I feel something in my heart. Is this her sharicate? It feels really warm and tender.

"Noire?" I'm just too stunned by what is happening right now.

"I'm so happy to have you alive. . .and with me" She says softly to me. I give her a hug back.

"I'm glad to be alive Noire. I'm sorry for disobeying your orders."

"Y-you better be sorry you damn bastard. I didn't give you permission to go and die for me."

"I know Noire." She looks into my eyes.

"So tell me why you did." I see tearing streaming down from her face.

"I felt something in my heart that told me to go. I was right to follow it." I cracked a smile.

"You still don't just disobey my order like that. I almost lost you because of your damn stupidity."

"I'm alive right?"

"But still you shouldn't just -hmm?" I give her a kiss to shut her up. I'm sorry Noire for doing this so suddenly. Please do forgive me. I felt like my heart is being poured out from my body. Is this how love feel or is this just me wanting something that is impossible to get.

"You can't stop the heart from what it desires Noire." I looked into her eyes. She goes to slap but stops as her hand touches my cheek. She stares at me for a few seconds.

"You're such a idiot." She gives me a gentle kiss. I froze in shock.

"Please rest for a while alright. You really need to recover from this." Noire says in a concerning tone.

"Alright Noire. I will rest. . .just for you" I best stay on her good side. I can only imagine what has happened while I was dead.

"Thank you Anthony, my stubborn guard." She pokes my cheek and sits next to my bed as I rest the day away. The nurses come in to check on me. They seem really surprised that I'm even alive.

"Mr. Cooper? You're awake?" One of the nurses said.

"Yes I am."

"I thought for sure you were dead." Jeez thanks for being caring you damn bitches.

"I guess I'm not suppose to die right now." I cracked a small smile. They look at Noire.

"I'm concerned that you're still here."

"Why is that?"

"Not to be rude, but shouldn't you be attending to your duty as a goddess." This bitch is pissing me off.

"I'm sorry, but I'm not leaving and I have my little sister take care of things for a few day. Don't worry about my precious duties. I don't need you to tell me when to do my job."

"Alright. . .here Mr. Cooper, the pain medication for the day." I take the medication off her hands. I said thank you to them and they leave us alone.

"Are they always like that?" I asked her.

"It's been that way for some time now. After the fall of the deity of sins people have been demanding so much more from their goddesses. Our work load has tripled because of this." Noire seems really depressed.

"That must be rough. I hope that I'm relieving some of that work load." Noire looks at me with a small, but cute smile.

"You are Anthony and I thank you so much for it. I know I don't usually ever say much to you, but I want you to know that I appreciate all that you have done for me."

"No problem Noire." She is being extremely nice to me. Well that and well our kiss. I best not bring it up.

"You feeling any better?"

"A little better. I'm alive" I chuckled.

"I know that! I mean are you in a lot of pain?"

"It's tolerable to say the least. Thanks for asking though"

"Well I'm not that concerned or anything! I'm just glad to have you here." She looks down on the floor blushing. I poke her face.

"HEY! Why you poking me for?" She is like a ticking time bomb.

"Because I don't like when you're sad that's why." I see her crack a smile.

"You're a weirdo Anthony, you know that?"

"I have been told that numerous times." We both share a moment of laughter together. She pulls a laptop from the bag she brought with her. It's a beastly looking Laptop to say the least. Twenty-one inch screen and from the looks of it it is equipped with the latest technology you can get your hands on.

"Remember when I said I would show you my anime collection?"

"Yea. Why you bring that up?" She sits herself next to me and puts the laptop on my lap.

"I want to show you some of it." Noire looks at me with a unusual bright smile.

"That would be totally awesome." She pulls up her collection. She has hundreds of anime to choose from. She lets me choose. I try my best to choose something we both would enjoy. The anime is called Samurai Souls. It's seems to be about a young man who join a army of samurais to fight off demons that are trying to rule the world. It's pretty violent, but has a really sweet romance sub plot that makes me want to watch more of it.

We enjoy the time we are having together. We got to know each other a little more. This world is a lot harsher then meets the eye. That is for the goddesses that have to bust their ass day in and day out. I sometimes wonder if Noire even wants to be a goddess. She seems so more happier when she doesn't have to do all that work.

"I'm going to get us some food. Is there anything you want?" My eyes widen in surprise.

"What's with that look?"

"I'm sorry, but I'm not used to you being like this." Noire got really pissed really quickly.

"I'm so sorry for being nice to you. I can go back to being mean if that what you prefer." Noire stated in disgust.

"No no no! I'm good."

"Good. You better be thankful for all of this."

"I'm very grateful Noire." She blushes slightly.

"I'm going to leave for a little bit. I will be back with our food." She walks out quickly.

"Hey Noire!"

"Now what?!"

"You're adorable when you blush." I smile knowing I would get yelled at.

"Damn it Anthony! That will not get you anywhere with me!" She storms out all prissy.

' I know, but I honestly wish I could just say what is in my heart.' I got really sad as she finally left. I see a small black book on the floor. I decide to pick it up.

"What is this?" I open it up. T-this is Noire's journal. I know I shouldn't snoop but I want to know. I hope a small peek will not hurt anyone.

Journal Entry 1

I need some way to relive some stress after the fall of the deity of sins. Ever since I saved the world with others my work load has increased. I'm doing everything in my power to do what I can, but I just seems like it's never enough. I never get time for anything. I should hire some people to help me with this work load. I really doubt that any one would be able to do this much work with me. All I want is some freedom. My people are being more selfish as well. I know that I'm a goddess, but don't I deserve some free time too? Who am I kidding I don't deserve it. I'm meant to serve my people regardless. To think I was once so happy to be a goddess, but now I have no clue what to think.

"I didn't think she had it that rough. There is a couple more here. I guess I will read another one." The next few were just about how much work she does and how the goddesses are trying to work just as hard. One thing that keeps coming up is how lonely she truly is. I found one entry that caught my eye.

Journal Entry 6

The work is the same as usual. From dawn to dusk I work. Today was a interesting day however. A injured man came into my basilicom today. He asked for a audience with me. That baffled me. I haven't had anyone here in months. I have him resting right now. He is very suspicious. What man would just come in all mangled up just to see a goddess. There has to be much more to this then that. I will know in a few day what he is truly up to.

"She is not back yet? I guess she is cooking dinner. That means I have some more time to read another. I'm sorry Noire for this, but I just want to know why you're so closed." I keep reading some of the entries. I found another one that yet caught my eye.

Journal Entry 10

He won the tournament. I'm really glad he won. I give him a choice and he choice the personal guard position. That surprised me, but in a good way. He has to be hiding something though. He's so weird. He only wishes to serve me. That's really sweet of him, but there must be more to it then that. He trained for a month for those fight and it showed. I haven't seen such determination in anyone in forever. I will be putting him through lots of trails. I sense something in him. I don't know what this is,but I feel like I need to keep him close.

The next few entries talk about the quest we did together and how weird I am for cooking food for Her and Uni. Another entry mentions the fight I had with Zack. She seems really pissed about that whole thing. She was really scared that I was going to die. This next one after that brought a smile on my face. Just one more. This one appears to be written after that fateful night.

Journal Entry 15

I know I'm late on this entry ,but I just need to write this down. I guess all the stress is weighing down on me. I broke down in tear last night. I can't take this much longer. I just want to be released for just a little while. That night really surprised me as well. He comes to my bedroom door to check up on me. I try to swoo him away , but that didn't work at all as he comes in and sees me crying my eyes. That is so embarrassing. I never wanted anyone to see that. He just pull me towards him. I try to push him away, but that didn't work. He had a tight grip around me. He told me that he would be there for me and that he want to help me through what I'm going through. That bring me into tears. I felt really happy about that. I'm glad that he stayed with me that night. That's the first time I had any sort of comfort in so long. His embrace felt so warm and surreal.

I notice some dried up tear marks. I close the book and put it back it is place so Noire wouldn't kill me. It makes me really happy to know that I'm making a difference. Noire comes in with a plate of steak and fries. Oh hell yea!

"I hope you like it Anthony." She hands me one of the plates. I never would think she be a simple girl like this. I guess you can't judge a book by it's cover.

"Oh I'm loving this right now!" I love steak.

"You're so simple to please" I heard a cute giggle from her. I just look at her with a piece of steak in my mouth. We enjoy dinner together. I never thought I would have a day like this with her. It's like a dream in a way. We finish up our food. I look at her to think if I should bring up what happened this morning.

'W-what?" Noire stated in question.

"Oh I'm thinking about this morning, that's all." She turned red.

"O, that was just by impulse! You kissed me first!" She is stuttering so much I can barley understand her.

"Sorry to bring that up. I'm shocked as hell about that."

"M-me to." She looks at me with her face all flushed.

"Thanks for everything Noire."

"Huh?"

"Do I have to repeat myself?"

"N-no!, but I should be the one thanking you."

"Why is that?"

"If it wasn't for you I wouldn't even be here." She sits next to be and gives me a hug. "Thank you for protecting me Anthony."

"It's no problem at all Noire" I return the hug. "So I'm forgiven?"

"Yes Anthony your forgiven this time, but you need to listen to your order Anthony." Noire demanded me. I figured I'm not off the hook.

"As long as you're safe I will. Don't tell me to sit in the sideline while you're hurt."

"But-" I cut her off.

"I'm sorry, but I will not stand around to see you hurt. That is too painful for me to see." I try my best to hold the tears.

"I guess I can't stop you can I?"

"Hell no you can't. You can't stop me from protecting you."

"Fine, but let me protect you once in a while." I become silent for a few seconds.

"Alright, I will let you protect me Noire." I cracked a smile.

"Good. As your goddess it's my duty to protect my people, which includes you." I chuckled a little.

'I guess so. So we will have each others backs then?"

"I guess so Anthony." Her smile is more enchanting than usual. Is this me letting my heart fall for her or is this something completely different.

"It's late Anthony. I better get going."

"Noire. . .is there a way you can keep me company till I fall asleep."

"You're so needy you know that."

"I'm sorry. . .I just don't want to be left alone right now."

"Because you feel so weak?"

"Yea." Noire just sighs.

"I guess I can stay a little while longer."

"You're the best Noire." I smile.

"You better be grateful for all I'm doing for you Anthony."

"Oh I am trust me on that."

"Good. You better be sleeping soon alright." Noire smiles.

"I will be. I'm really tired." We just looked at each other for a while until I close my eyes.

"Good night. . .Noire" I fall asleep.

"Good night Anthony. Sweet dreams you stubborn man." She pulls out her journal and starts to write in it. I can somewhat hear her whispers

'Anthony. . .is it wrong for me to have feeling like this. That kiss we shared. . . it felt really nice and comforting.' Noire goes on with her writing as I finally fall in deep sleep. Did I hear that right? I must be going crazy from that near death experience. I hope that isn't the case, because then I can tell you how I feel.

Author's Note: Hello people I hope you're enjoying my story so far. I have decided to do a Mega Dimension Arc for this story if enough demand is brought to me for this story. This story is fan driven and I want to thank you all for reading. Until the next chapter :).