Memorial
"C'mon Angie, jist sleep already."
"For the last time Nevina, I'm not sleeping until I know Vincent's alright."
"He's in the feckin' recovery ward of WRO, Angie," Nevina had her arms over her chest and she had a determined gaze. "At least dae somethin' apart fae starin' at Vincent like ye wannae fuck him." I went red again and lowered my head.
"Nevina's right, you should rest. You've got ahelicopter to get soon," I looked at Shalua with a furrowed brow. "You forgot? It's the eighteenth tomorrow." Oh yeah... I did forget. Frowning I stood up and slowly walked past Vincent's container.
"As soon as he wakes up let me know," I looked at Shalua and Nevina, who both nodded. "I'll... see my Mother..."
It took a few hours to reach the Banora ruins. It was around two in the morning since it was late at night when I left the headquarters.
I walked towards my Mother's grave, my brother's sword still beside it as were withering flowers in front of the stone. I removed the dying roses and put down fresh white ones, sitting down and crossing my legs, staring at the gravestone.
"... Well you've got a bit more interesting new this month I guess," I shrugged to start off with. "Christie's rather calm about her wedding plans. She's got her dress but still hasn't got bridesmaid's dresses yet for Nevina and I," I smiled a little bit but it quickly faded. "Nevina's still eager to marry Genesis, by the way. You would have liked her but I've said that so many times before haven't I? And so has Genesis I can imagine..."
It felt colder here. I was glad it hadn't rained down here I wasn't too fond of the idea of being soaked to the skin again. I sighed and frowned at my Mother's grave.
"I still have no boyfriend, by the way," I admitted. "Don't expect your little girl to get married any time soon..." I fidgeted, looking down at the ground. "I'm a coward really, you'd be ashamed if you could see me," I felt awkward talking to my Mother like this. "Um... something's happened. These soldiers... they call themselves Deepground and they're after Vincent and I. I don't understand why but they want something called the Protomateria. Apparently it controls something called Omega and I'm worried in case this Omega is a Weapon. Mother I'm scared that Deepground will try to control Vincent. Chaos is already going out of control..." Sighing I stood up and looked down at the grave. "I'm really sorry... I'm just so scared that I'll end up losing everyone again." Turning around I froze at the sight of a Deepground soldier standing behind me. She stared at me blankly with one eye, her other concealed by an eyeptach.
"You are Angevale Rhapsodos, are you not?" She asked. I felt tense and wanted to take out my sword. She seemed to sense this. "I do not wish to battle, you can relax."
"You're Deepground," I snarled.
"That I am. You are also WRO yet I am relaxed," She countered. I got rid of my hostile posture and stood straight. "I heard about your encounter with Rosso. I am surprised she let you and Valentine live... then again she did not count on Chaos did she?"
"What do you want with Vincent?" I snapped. "Who are you?"
"We want the Protomateria within him and I am Argento," She answered. "I was sent to negotiate with you. We need you Angevale. Hand yourself over to us and we will not harm either you or Vincent." I didn't believe that. I narrowed my eyes and wanted to attack her but I restrained myself.
"I'm not willing to help you," I told her. "I swear I will bring Deepground to its knees!"
"You'd do that to the only people with information on Genesis?" I froze at her comment. Deepground knew about Genesis? "If you comply and do what we say we can help you find your brother." I wanted to believe it was true... but it could have been a lie to make me turn myself in.
My phone went off and I picked it up and answered it, keeping my eyes on Argento. She didn't move and stared back.
"... Yes?"
"Angevale, you better get back here. Reeve wants to ask about what happened in Edge," Shalua's voice said. "Vincent still hasn't recovered but you better hurry... in case Deepground follow you."
"... I'll be there," I hung up and walked slowly around Argento. She didn't seem to make any moves to stop me, instead opting to look right back at me.
"Please consider our offer, Angevale Rhapsodos," She said. "We will meet again." I backed away, then turned and ran to Mideel where the helicopter was waiting.
