A/N : In the beginning there will be a flashback scene, and the words will all be italics. However this time the thoughts with be in [ ] this format, only for the flashback scene.
goo. gl /nSH2FS - What Mei normally looks like. (similar to Kougyoku and Hakuei since she is from Kou as well)
goo. gl /HwvGwD - Djinn Equip Once again please just delete the spaces and you'll get the link.
Chapter 6 Dream
Duh Dun. The lightning from the storm had disturbed the peaceful seas during the beginning of the trip. Now the return would be dangerous, filled with sea creatures, and unpredictable thunder. Everyone on the deck had gone inside the ship for refuge.
Mei laid on her bed looking up at the wooden ceiling of the ship. I think I finally understood what Yunan meant. He knew. Mei thought as she drifted off to sleep.
Flashback~
"Mei do you plan on returning soon?" Yunan asked Mei as he noticed her placing her stuff in a large movable container.
"Yes, today at latest." Mei replied.
"Okay~" Yunan said aloofly. As strong as he is, and as wise as he is. His personality just doesn't seem to change over time.
"Yunan? ... Do you think the plan will work? I just can't help, but feel worried." Mei asked gripping her elbows tightly.
"Of course there's no hundred percent guarantee, but I believe it'll work, and if you ever need me you can always contact me through this." Yunan said taking out a bracelet from nowhere. "I had some ruhk embedded in this. Your djinn is very compatible with sound. Therefore communicating through this won't be difficult." Yunan explained to Mei as he handed it to her.
"Alright I understand. Thank you Yunan. If anything happens on your end just notify me. Farewell." Mei said walking out of the wooden house he had made.
"... Mei, before you leave I would like to ask you something. ...How do you feel about Sinbad?" Yunan hesitantly asked.
"I think I know where this is going. If you're worried about me developing any sort of feelings for Sin, then there isn't anything to worry about. He's just a friend." Mei confidently said not knowing she would be completely wrong in the future.
[But I fear it may already be too late. You might not have noticed, but you just unconsciously called him 'Sin'. I just hope you won't get hurt.] Yunan thought as she left the wooden home he made.
End of Flashback~
Mei sat up on her bed, and took out the small round object her magi friend had given to her. She spoke his name a few times until she had finally gotten a reply.
"Yunan?" Mei quietly spoke to the round object. The blonde magi's face had shown through displaying his messy attire.
"Mei~" He said while crying. "Wahhhh (crying noises) I haven't seen you for soo long~~ wah~~ I thought you forgot about me~ wah~" Yunan continued crying and making very odd noises. You could see his tears turning to blobs of liquid falling down like a waterfall. Mei laughed quietly trying to not have either Yunan or anybody on the ship hear her.
"It's been a while, Yunan. How have you been?" She kindly asked before she finished laughing.
"Mei~~~ wah~~" He just continued on and on.
"Yunan, maybe you should pour yourself some tea and sit down. And I'm sorry to ask but could you also lower your volume? We wouldn't want anybody on the ship knowing I'm in contact with you or else they would risk knowing something about the plan." Mei anxiously said to the blond magi. Yunan reluctantly nodded and stopped crying.
"Now let's get to business. If you've contacted me then something must have happened." Yunan clearly said to the princess on the other side of the small communication object.
"Actually, no. So far nothing has changed, except a few detours. But... it seems what you said was right." Sin.. Mei quietly began saying the last few lines. Yunan did not fail to catch those last few words.
"You seem to be very important to Sinbad, and he doesn't want to use the power of his djinns on you. But that may change once you become a threat to Sindria. The question is, can you handle that?"
"Yunan. I won't lie to you, I do like Sin. But that alone won't waver my determination to bring down Al Thamen. Kou, Sindria, Reim, no matter the country will I let them harm anyone else. Of course every single person has their own personal choice and decision to live their life the way they want to. I have no right to interfere with that, and neither does Al Thamen." The Kou Princess declared to her now slightly frightened friend. Yunan nodded his head in understanding and complied to decision.
"Then if that is the case then we will proceed originally in what we decided. Are there any changes we should have before the main event?" Yunan asked her. Mei was immediately about to respond 'no' that there were no changes, but she remembered the reason she had gone back to Sindria and changed her mind.
"There is actually. Although it is more of a notice rather than a change. During the trip to Sindria, Kou had made a friendship treaty with Sindria, so if anything unexpected happens than we won't have to worry about it until one side declares war to the other. Which of course we will stop. Without a doubt." Mei said to the magi in green.
"Of course. If the war with Sindria and Kou occurs it is only natural Al Thamen will move as well, we must prevent anymore action they have caused." Yunan intelligently replied to his friend. She nodded in reply, and a knock was heard on her door. The two immediately reacted to the noise and possibility their discussion was overheard.
"Who is it?" Mei quickly asked to the person on the other side.
"Mei, are you awake? We've almost reached Kou, so get ready to leave soon." Koumei said before walking off.
"I'm sorry Yunan, I'll contact you later again." Mei quickly whispered to the blond, and stopped the magoi flow from the object. "Alright thank you Koumei. I'll be ready soon." She replied to her elder brother, and fell back to sleep. I wonder how Scheherazade and Judal are? I haven't spoken to Judal even when I returned to Kou. I suppose I should buy some peaches from the market before I return to the palace.
The Kou ship had docked onto the border, and everyone on the transport had gotten off. As the siblings headed into the palace they were met with their mother and father who were awaiting them.
"We have returned, Father. Mother." Kouen said bowing down to his royal parents. The rest of them did the same and bowed behind him.
"You may all raise your heads." Gyokuen suggested to the children, as they looked to each other with uncertainty until the Emperor nodded his head in acceptance.
"Thank you, mother." Mei replied doing a courtesy bow. She had only smiled in reply.
"We have returned from Sindria, and have officially completed the friendship treaty between the two countries." Koumei informed as he continued speaking from a large scroll hidden underneath his robe's sleeve.
"Good. That may be all. You all may leave." The Emperor said as he moved his hand signalling their leave which they happily obliged to. They left the main palace in which the Emperor held his meetings and discussions. They each separately returned to their own quarters (rooms). Mei headed into the courtyard near the peach and apple trees to fetch some peaches since there were not many in the market. She knew the dark magi had always like fresh, ripe peaches the most. As Mei plucked a few from the tree, she heard a noise coming from that very same tree. She looked up to find the magi with dark hair and a large braid grinning at the peaches she was holding. Mei smiled at the sight of her old friend, and reached her hand out holding the peach.
"Do you want one?" Mei kindly asked, knowing the answer beforehand but still politely gestured to the magi.
"Of course! Do you even have to ask!?" Judal exclaimed jumping down from the tree, and grabbing the soft peach. He immediately bit into the sweet and delicious peach, when he showed the delighted face of a child who had gotten candy.
"Judal? Have you thought about what I said?" Mei said while looking into his dark red eyes. He slowed down in pace while eating the peach, but didn't stop.
"Are you really going through with it? It'll take a lot of working taking Gyokuen down." He carelessly stated while finishing the pink fruit. Mei continued staring into his eyes giving him a silent response which he clearly got, but regardless he said nothing.
"Judal. I've seen and heard things much worse than you think are happening in here. And. In this world. There are even things I know about you that you yourself don't know. I came here 16 years ago, you were brought here when you were born. If you think about it, in reality you've been here longer, but the secrets lurking in this country and in the palace is something even you don't need to know. Judal, just stay the way you are. You don't have to change anything, and nothing else has to change." Because I'll be the one to change everything.
"What are you talking about? Just give me another peach." Judal casually let Mei's remark out of his mind making him go straight for the peach. Mei nodded and just handed him the peach. She didn't mind he didn't care, she'd rather he not get involved. For the good and bad.
"You don't have to worry about anything, but can you promise me something?" Mei asked the distracted dark Magi.
"Who knows? Are you gonna give me more peaches?" Judal cunningly asked.
In response she smiled, and gave him all the peaches she had with her which was quite a lot. "Now. Things are going to start changing very soon, so you need to promise me you'll protect everyone here. Of course that includes the citizens of Kou as well." She said otherwise hearing a 'tch' from Judal he remained silent. "Take care of Hakuryuu for me. He probably won't appreciate it, but he'll need someone to understand him and be on his side." He already knows the truth behind the fire. I can't let him suffer anymore. "Judal, I know this is a lot to ask, but I know you can do it." Mei enthusiastically reached out to him making it a little difficult for him to refuse. His love for peaches can't beat anything else after all!
"Judal. Mei. What are you two doing there?" A deep voice loudly asked them. The red haired prince began heading towards the two making Mei cautious
"Kouen, we were just discussing the matter of peaches. Apparently Judal thinks the peaches from the Palace Courtyard are worse than the ones in the market." Mei smugly said to her older brother.
"Wha-!" Judal began before getting interrupted by the Flame Emperor.
"Hahahaha!" Kouen began laughing loudly. He then began walking away without another word but the laughs from his mouth.
"Judal, I still think you shouldn't get involved, but I know that's something I can't change since the Organisation is apart of you. Your life has already been too deeply connected to theirs, but I can still help you! If you cooperate with me then I can make sure you live the life you deserve. A life you live for you. Just.. think about it. Okay?" Mei softly said before making her way back to her room.
Al Thamen you make others fall into despair to despise their fate; however you are wrong. There is no reason to curse and hate your own fate. Nothing will change even if you do, only more will be hurt, and you will only fall deeper into despair. Look up into the brightness and good of the world. Not all is bad, I truly believe this world can change on it's own. After all this upcoming age will only become worse and worse; and you must all stand back up together, and succeed. Do not hesitate and regret falling into a world full of hate.
I'm really sorry I haven't updated recently. :( I know it's not an excuse but I'll try harder but school is kind of time consuming so the chapters are going to come slower. Once again I'm very sorry.
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