~Chapter 13: Beginning~
"A deal... With the Altera King? How should I know if you won't trick me?"
"Oh? You don't trust me? I'm Ignotum, the Altera King and Eve's brother. This is about Eve's life on the line. You'll have to trust me, or is it because you're from Hamel, and you won't trust someone like me from Altera's royal family..? If that's the reason, then why do you trust Eve? Hmm.. I wonder what your reason is for not trusting me.."
Ignotum smirked darkly and folded his arms, staring into Chung's cerulean eyes. Chung looked away from the king, and stared at Eve. Chung held onto Eve's hand tightly before taking a look at Eve's wounds with the poison spreading.
'What should I do..? Eve's wounds stopped bleeding, but now, there's poison spreading all over her body. The Altera King can probably save her, but he's making a deal.. That means there's got to be a cost for saving Eve. If.. Eve can be saved.. Then.. I'll do whatever he wants. I'll trade my life for Eve's..'
"What exactly do you want?"
"Nothing. I just want to make a deal with you to save her. Your relationship is forbidden. You're enemies, yet you guys still hang out. I'm not stupid. All this time, I've known about your relationship, but I did nothing. I wanted to observe your emotions, your actions.. It was amusing. There are times where I couldn't see you guys. Like that time in Hamel."
"Stop dragging this conversation any further! What do you want from me?!"
"Very well.. I'll save her life in return for.. Her memories with you, her feelings for you... Your existence will disappear from Eve. She will not have any memories of Chung Seiker. Of course, this would be temporarily. They'll be sealed for 4 years. Right now, you're around.. 12. So after 4 years, you'll be 16, and that's when you can break the seal.. However, the seal requires the person to be damaged severely. That means.. You will have to face Eve in a battle, and do as much damage as you can, do it until she seems half dead."
"What if... What if I go easy on her?"
"Your memories will be regained, but her feelings won't. Her feelings for you would be dead. Nothing will be able to revive it."
"... I... I don't want my existence to be erased.. From Eve, but.. If her life is on the line, I don't care about my happiness. You have yourself a deal! Hurry up and save her!"
Ignotum smirked and nodded his head as he walked up towards Eve. He raised his hand and pressed his hand against her flat stomach, and pressed pressure onto it. Eve felt indescribable pain from within her body as she woken up from darkness. Chung rushed to her side, and held her hand. Ignotum pressed even more pressure into Eve, causing even more pain to Eve, making her scream. Chung glared at Ignotum who merely ignored the glare.
Ignotum finally stopped putting in more pressure as blood came out once again, however the blood was pitch black. Chung's eyes widened as more black blood spilled out from the wounds. Ignotum suddenly slammed his palm against the wound with a dark green light, and Eve spit out black blood.
Soon, the blood slowly turned back to bright red. Ignotum released his hand and pressed two fingers against Eve's forehead with the dark green light. Ignotum smirked at Chung before leaving the room. Chung looked around the room and blood was everywhere on the floor. Eve's eyes opened as she stared at Chung.
"Chung... Am i.. Really going to forget you?"
"You heard..?"
"Yeah... I.. I don't want to forget you.. I don't want your existence to be erased from my mind. Chung.. You're my... Childhood friend, best friend, and my beloved.."
"Eve.. You'll forget me for only a few years. Time goes by fast without you knowing.. That's why.. Don't worry. I'll bear with you forgetting me for a few years. Until then, wait for me. I'll recover your memories. Wait for me.. Okay?"
"Okay.. I'll wait for you.. Chung.."
Eve's eyes closed once again, Chung kissed her lips softly before taking a cloth and cleaned the blood off the floor. Chung put Eve down on the floor softly before changing the covers. As soon as everything was spotless, no sign of blood, Chung laid Eve back onto the bed. He smiled softly at her, caressing her cheek before planting a soft kiss on her lips. He waved at Moby and Remy before grabbing his Destroyer and helmet.
"I love you.. Eve."
Eve's head was pounding with pain, however, she didn't care about the pain. All she cared about was Chung right now.
'Those.. Were my memories.. With Chung. Chung.. He's been holding in all of the pain he had. The sadness.. His existence was erased from me, but.. He ignored that fact and still stand beside me. I'm sorry Chung... You always protect me. You told me to wait, but.. In fact, I'm the one who made you wait. This time.. I'll protect you. I won't make you wait for me anymore!'
"Hey! Who are you? Why are you in Altera?"
"Eh? This is Altera...? I'm in Altera?!"
Cerulean eyes widened as Chung backed away from the young girl in front of him. Eve's golden eyes glowed for a moment before grabbing Chung's hand. Chung struggled getting away from Eve. Eve pushed Chung down and laid on top while holding his right hand. Eve ripped a piece of her clothes, and begin to bandage Chung's hand which was bleeding.
Chung stopped struggling as he realized Eve's intention. Eve smiled at Chung before getting off him and held out a hand towards him. Chung stared at her hand before reaching out for it.
"I'm Eve from Altera's royal family, you?"
"I'm Chung.. Chung S- Ah.. Just Chung."
"Chung S? Seiker? Chung Seiker from Hamel? Nice to meet you. I hope we can be friends, even if our home are at war with each other."
Eve smiled at Chung who returned the smile. At that day, Eve from Altera and Chung Seiker from Hamel met for the first time. A destined meeting.
Eve was knocked into multiple trees, going through each trees before slamming hard against another one. Chung was flung into the swamp after going through some painful experiences with colliding into some trees. Eve struggled to stand up, however, her legs wouldn't move. Chung reached out for his Destroyer, but it was impossible as his body ached with pain. The bell rang, and the battle ended in a tie.
Elsword and Raven ran into the swamp, looking for Chung and Eve. As soon as they found them, Elsword carried Eve and Chung while Moby and Remy floated alongside. Raven tried to carry the Destroyer, however Raven barely lifted it up. He began to wonder how Chung was able to swing it or rather carry it alone.
Chung's eyes snapped open as he felt Elsword's touch. He pushed Elsword away as he tried to stand on his own. In an attempt to give Chung a shoulder to lean on, Elsword moved closer to Chung, however Chung ignored him and reached out for Eve.
"Eve.. I'll carry Eve. I'm fine.. I can walk on my own. Thanks for your help, Elsword, Raven.."
Chung took Eve from Elsword and carried her, walking forward. Elsword sighed deeply as he helped Raven with the heavy Destroyer. Moby and Remy floated alongside Chung, checking if Chung will faint any minute.
"Chung... I made you wait for me.. During all these 4 years."
Eve's golden eyes were opened, staring into Chung's cerulean eyes with a soft smile on her face. She raised a hand, caressing her beloved's cheek. Chung smiled back, whispering sweet words in Eve's ear. CHung was happy that Eve remembered him, believing that everything will be fine from now on, however that was just the beginning.
"Our fourth battle ended in a tie! That's too bad. Looks like for now they'll be tied. Since its a tie, Eve of Altera and Chung Seiker of Hamel will not move on to the finals. Our next battle will be between Code: Q-Proto 00 of Altera VS Pain Valak of Velder! Please go to the desert region."
In the desert region, Proto and Valak battled it out. Weapon Break managed to reduce Proto's drones' attack. Proto made a small sound as she spun on her heels, knocking her drones to Valak. Proto jumped into the air above Valak with dozens of spears around her before piercing Valak from the sky.
"Spear Field!"
Proto's feet dodged the ground and she disappeared from Valak's sight. Unlike Eve's cloaking, Proto can extend hers by 1.5 seconds, and that was enough to deal a great amount of damage to Valak. Proto summoned a giant drill, burrowing into Valak. Soon a large black hole appeared, sucking Valak in. Valak was knocked into the sandy surface before standing up once again.
"Junk Break! Generate Black Hole!"
Valak kneeled down, before jumping into the air, summoning series of black javelins, crashing down on Proto, exploding. Proto was thrown into the air and Valak screamed out with all his might. His voice rung in Proto's ears as she crashed into the ground.
"Valkyrie's Javelin. Roar."
Proto pushed her body up, and flipping into the air. She stood there, breathing heavily as Valak does the same. Valak summoned a nuclear missile in front of him, exploding and obliterating everything in sight. However, Proto wasn't at where the nuclear missile was. Valak looked for Proto with uneven breath.
"Nuclear."
Proto soon appeared and knocked her drones into him. Proto summoned a gigantic drill, burrowing into Valak's body, dealing heavy damage to him. Valak was lifted into the air before descending. Proto used that time to finish him off in one move.
"Junk Break. Generate Black Hole!"
The black hole sucked Valak in, dealing severe damage to Valak. Valak tried to stand up, however Proto knocked him out, being the victor to the fifth battle. The bell rung as soon as Valak was on the ground, knocked out.
"Congratulations to Code: Q-Proto 00 of Altera!"
Ara smiled, holding her spear confidently as usual. Elsword made a small soft as he look forward with a cold face, tightening his grip on his blade. Raven sighed deeply, can't wait for the battles to end and for Rena to tell him the truth. Proto merely ignored everything, and waited for the next announcements, staying apathetic. Chung and Eve had their injuries bandaged up, and now, they're in a silent agreement with everything. Aisha and Rena were talking about the couple with bright smiles.
Chung's father, the Hamel King, Curator smiled at the sight of Chung and Eve. While Altera's king, Ignotum glared at the couple, realizing that Eve still retains her feelings for Chung. He scoffed slightly and his amusement went right back to boredom. Rena took a glance at Ignotum and secretly cursed at him before making heart shaped signs at Chung and Eve.
'If you don't support Chung and Eve.. Then don't bother them. They're destined to be together to stop Altera and Hamel's war. Their meeting is already decided. Even if you do everything to tear them apart, they'll still be together.'
~Author's Note~
I know.. This chapter sucks. Especially the battle between Code: Q-Proto 00 and Lord of Pain Valak. Also the deal the Altera King made was also horrible. Blame my lack of imagination and creativity... XP
Also... Our Kings' names came from Latin~ I'm currently taking Latin classes, but i suck at Latin. So, i had to google things up.
Curator: Guardian.
Ignotum: Unknown.
Here are my replies to my lovely reviwers:
Kat983: O: Are you trying to bribe me? Your highness, I know that you're in love with this story, so please... Calm down XD I have this chapter ready for you to read and enjoy. This story will have to end one day, but however.. It will continue on in your heart~ :)
Hospes: Hmm.. Good question. I don't know where i got the idea from. XD I probably got it from listening to Vocaloid: Kagamine Rin and Len. :D They act a bit maturely because they're from royalty, so they have to learn manner and everything. Eve being light-hearted serves as a light for Chung if he's ever lost. So, here i am with the new chapter~ It might suck though... XD
Icebella: Yeah... It'll be a miracle if this story of mine ever became a manga. A person with awesome manga art skills will be great. XD Well, your compliments are flattering me. XD I'm glad that it's one of your favorite stories~ The battle scenes are just merely descriptions from videos and websites. XP The pairings are always awesome. Just kidding, but they are awesome~ :D
TsukixnoEvernight: Yes... Cliffhanger... That mysterious man.. Who is he? Hmm.. I need to think of a name. XD Too bad Chung didn't win, neither did Eve.. However, i did use the Chung carrying Eve idea, if you don't mind like always. :D Your ideas are never horrible! They're always amazing! They're like my inspiration! Btw, you finally updated This World! :D I was so happy when i checked my email! Keep up the good work! :)
Thanks for reading!
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