Disclaimer: I do not own Odin Sphere and the characters.
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A Time for a Promise
Why?
Why did she run away?
The thought filled her mind as she flew farther and farther away from him. She knew it was childish of her, running away after crying like that, and punching him on top of that. She knew she could have mistaken the person; he could be anyone but him. She knew meeting him again was too good to be true. She knew. But the tears just kept on flowing out.
She kept on flying away, as if trying to escape from the pain. She could hear his voice from afar, calling for her.
No... Don't call me with that voice...
Don't call me with his voice when you're not him...
She hesitantly turned her head, only to find only to find him falling off of a cliff she barely remembered had passed.
Her mind went blank. She quickly rushed to him, but her wings felt weak as the thought of losing him right in front of her eyes again occurred in her mind.
Please heaven... Don't take him away again...
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"But wait!"
His feet stopped at her voice.
"I, I...I can't succeed without you..."
His feet felt heavy as he heard her pleading voice. But his mind was set. He had chosen his own path and he couldn't stop now.
"....You're here for revenge?" He turned to her, reminding her of her purpose. He could see surprise filled her eyes.
"What? Well ...of course..."
"You have your duties as a queen. And I have my own as well." He watched as her face saddened at his words, and a strange pain struck his chest. He paused as the urge to give her reassuring words became almost unbearable.
"I want to protect you, but I cannot grant this wish."
He must let her go, as far away from him, so that she wouldn't become tainted as well.
"You're still indecisive, but you'll become an admirable queen." He spoke of the truth. As much as he would worry about her, she would always do great in her duties, even more than he had expected. Small and young as she was, he had faith that she will become a great queen by time.
"That reminds me... You should go on alone."
He turned his back to her and walked away, determined to continue his own way and played the role he had chosen.
"Wait! I don't even know your name..."
He stopped, trying hard not to look back again as he answered her.
"I am Ingway."
He knew that the introduction wouldn't be of any use, as he had intended to end their meeting right away, never to make any connection to her again. But there's a small thought he couldn't disregard. Maybe, just maybe... After everything is over...
"...We shall meet again."
And he left her with his first and last promise.
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Ah... I remembered now...
Mercedes...
Am I... dead?
I haven't told her... that I'm sorry...
"...don't...!"
I haven't told her... anything...
"...don't leave me again..."
I can't die now...
I will not... make her tear fall ever again...
"You promised...."
Yes... I have a promise... to keep...
He slowly opened his eyes, his vision blurry at first. He could feel pain all over his body, but the pain was soon ignored as his view became clear.
There she was, her head down while she sat beside him weakly, hands holding his tightly. Words he could barely hear came from her as tears flowing freely from her shut eyes. He weakly held her hand back, making her opened her eyes in surprise and turned to see him. He caught her cheek and wiped the tears with his free hand as she did so.
"Looks like... I can only bring tears... to your eyes..."
She shook her head hardly at his words. Tears flowed out even more as relief filled her. She could feel his hand, warm, and alive. He is alive, and that's all that matters to her.
"I'm sorry... that you have to wait so long..."
"Eh..?" She looked at him, unsure of what he was talking. Could it be...?
"Even though I'm like this...You still... wait for me..."
He raised his head with little strength he had, his hands pulled her small body into his embrace. He snuffled into her hair, feeling her warmth for the first time.
"We meet again, Mercedes."
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A.N: Okay...First of all, thank you so much to anyone who is still reading right until this chapter. And special thanks to fluffy-hamster-neko, JapanManiac, NancyLee, 13kuroineko, Paladins, Elz Durden, and Sheelos-Wolf who had kindly spend their time writing those very nice reviews. I love you all :D
This fluffy one was done with no re-reading, grammar-checking, etc etc. Sorry if there's a lot of mistakes or typos in here. And sorry again for the late update. Don't hesitate to review and tell me what you think of this one, if you have the time.