~Chapter 22: Secrets and Dreams~
"Aisha! How about you try to run away from this place? Run far away from here. Anywhere from here would be safer. You can't stay like this forever!"
"But... What about you? Echo?"
"I'll be fine. I'm more useful to them. My ways of Alchemy proves many things. Not only that, they've never treated me horribly. They even sent me to a private school. Aisha.. You're different. You're a magician. Your powers are suppressed, but you hold the key to unlocking the mechanism."
"If I hold the key... Shouldn't I stay? They don't treat me that bad..."
"Don't treat you that bad..? Stop lying to yourself! I know what they've been doing to you! They've been tying you up, and then whip you until you faint. They even made a scar on your stomach. That scar represents you as a.. Slave.. Being a slave is nothing, but a tragedy. So you have to leave."
"I don't want to go! The Elemental Masters... I don't think they'll accept me.. I'm... I'm just an illegitimate child.. I shouldn't have existed. Being a slave... I think it's better.."
"Idiot! Everyone in this world has the right to exist. The Elemental Masters are a generous group. They're more than willing to help out. Even if you're a illegitimate child, they will accept you. As long as you're a part of the Elemental Masters... As long as you're related to them, they will reach out to you. They're currently residing in Ruben.. It's not very far from Elder. Go there!"
"Will we meet again..?"
"Of course we would! I promise! Now get out of here or we'll never see each other again in the bright future."
Echo smiled brightly and pushed Aisha out of the metal gates. Aisha was free. Echo pointed to the direction where Ruben is. Hot tears rolled down her cheeks as Aisha continued to run. The shackles on her neck, arms, and legs made it hard to move. Yet, Aisha listened to Echo's voice in her head.
'I have to keep running! Echo... I'll meet you again.. So.. Wait for me.. Okay?'
Aisha eventually grew tired. Her legs began to grow tired and her eyes felt heavy. Before she knew it, she fainted below a tree.
Soon, it was morning. The morning ray shone brightly on her face. She could feel a mattress below her. She couldn't feel the heavy shackles restraining her neck, arms, and legs anymore. She snapped open her eyes and looked around her surroundings. The walls were purple and light blue.
"Echo..?"
"Sorry, but I'm not Echo. I'm Noah~ The Velder Royal Guard's Ice Princess, at your service~ Oh! And this girl next to me, is-"
"I'm Speka. The Shadow Witch Princess and I love the darkness!"
"What she said."
Noah's long purple hair was tied up. The heavy armor fits her perfectly as she smiled at Aisha and began to prepare some warm soup for her. Speka slid her glasses up as she slip her hat off and set it down.
"What's your name?"
"A-Aisha..."
"Aisha? Heh... You have potential in using magic. Especially the elemental. You can definitely control the four elements of nature~ Are you interested?"
"I..."
"Not even! She has more potential in controlling the darkness. Plus, she can summon minions to help her out."
"Um.. I would like to control the elements. But.. From what a friend told me, my powers are being suppressed so.. I'm not very sure. And.. Where am I? Can you take me to the Elemental Masters?"
Noah and Speka giggled softly and they stood up. They took off their gloves and raised their hands at the same time. On the back of their hands, there were a mark. A large diamond in the middle while there are four symbols representing the four elements.
"This is the Elemental Masters. We're a part of them. Why?"
"Noah! Speka! Please! Let me join the Elemental Masters! I'll do anything!"
Aisha threw herself off the bed and knelt down to them. Noah and Speka took a glance before smiling and taking Aisha's hand. They muttered some words below their breath, and a flash of light covered them. For a moment, Aisha felt pressure on her body before feeling like she was as light as a feather.
"Aisha! We'll accept you. After all... You're a part of us, aren't you?"
Noah and Speka smiled and soon.. A flash of light blinded her vision and she could hear the sounds of a gentle tune.
Aisha's eyes snapped open as she looked around her room. She looked at her hands before taking an album out of her drawer. There were photos of her, Noah, and Speka.
'It's been years since I've talked to them. They accepted me.. The Elemental Masters raised me. We were so close together, until.. They found out that I was a runaway slave. They weren't disgusted.. But they were mad. Mad that I didn't trust them with my secret. Everyone in the Elemental Masters quickly got over it, but.. Noah and Speka was still angry..'
Aisha's eyes were sad, before she shook her head and put the album away. She began to quickly stripped her clothes off to take a quick shower.
'I shouldn't be depressed. I need to smile. No one knows that I'm a slave except for my family. That's a secret.. And.. I wonder how Echo is.. Echo.. Where are you..? I thought.. We'll meet each other as soon as I escaped successfully and became a family with the Elemental Masters.'
"Eve.. I'm sorry.."
"What are you apologizing about?! It's all my fault that you're like this.."
"No... It's mine. If only.. I protected you. If only I hadn't gotten angry with you. It wouldn't be like this. I was being stubborn and stupid. I.. I should have been more... Caring. I still haven't kept our promise.."
"Stop talking! Our promise... That can wait. Right now, you need to live! You can't leave me... I don't you want to leave me.."
Tears fell on Chung's pale face. The bright red blood were surrounding them. Eve's clothes were stained with Chung's blood. Chung's bright cerulean eyes were slowly losing it's usual brightness. Chung smiled and Eve grabbed his hand. His hand touched her cheek, caressing it. Eve tried to smile, but she failed miserably as more tears flowed out. Chung forced himself to sit up and embrace Eve tightly regardless of his heavy injuries.
"I have no regrets ever since I've met you.. Well, maybe.. I have these regrets.. I regret not being able to stay beside you. I regret... Not being able to keep our promise.."
Chung smiled before pressing his lips on Eve's soft ones. Eve returned the kiss and soon.. Chung's arms that were wrapped around her waist were soon loose. Chung began to slip away from Eve's grasp and the only words he left was...
"Eve.. I love you."
Tears silently flowed from Eve's golden eyes as she was woken up from her nightmare. She looked around and immediately rushed out of bed. She abruptly turned the knob to Chung's dorm as soon as she unlocked it with a spare key. Chung turned around wiyth bright red blush on his face. His hair was still wet from his shower and.. He was half naked. Eve immediately hugged him, wrapping him in a tight embrace. Chung's blush faded as he could feel Eve's hot tears.
"Eve?! What's wrong?! Why are you crying?! Eve?!"
Words couldn't get out. Eve stayed silent while sobbing in Chung's chest. Chung was worried about Eve. He carried her to his bed and laid her there. He got on top of her and kissed her tears. He sucked her tears, and kissed the corners of her eyes. Soon, his lips were pressed on Eve's.
"C-Chung.. Don't leave me.."
"Don't be stupid. I'll never leave you. You can sleep together with me tonight."
Eve silently nodded and hugged Chung tightly, fearing that he would disappear. Chung pulled the covers over them and kissed Eve many times. He sneaked a hand under her shirt and pressed her body against his. He kissed her soft lips once again, except this time, Chung nibbled on Eve's lips softly. Their tongues were soon dancing together, a line of saliva could be traced as the kisses soon grew more intense and passionate.
"Eve.. I love you.. I won't leave you alone. I promise.. I won't leave you. I won't die either. I'll continue on to live. I'll live on with you. I want to marry you."
"Chung.. I love you as well.. I want to.. Be with your forever."
~Author's Note~
Eve and Chung has an obstacle waiting for them in the future, but it's not now. I need to focus on Aisha and Elsword for now. Rena and Raven will have to wait as well. :3
Right now... I'm raging.. All because of Heart of Spire.. I mean what the hell is wrong with that place?! I hate the boss! No... I hate the whole dungeon! It's amazing that I actually managed to go past the dungeon on my Code Nemesis. I nearly died because of helping my friend. Now.. I need to calm down.
Here are my replies to my awesome reviewers~
xX Sybella Xx: Baking is awesome, but.. It makes you hungry. XD Yes. Elsword is getting closer to the bright side, but then.. Lets hope he doesn't run back into the darkness. He's on good terms with Aisha, but that's for now. XP
Kat Neko983: Lol~ My first baking experience was awesome, except... The kitchen was a mess and I had to clean it all up! o; And okay~ :3 Yes, I've read it, but never review. And... Awesome! Ah... Youngsters. XD Jk. :3 Well.. Congratz~ He's an idiot, but you like him, don't you~ *gives you a cookie* :3
MilkTank: Well, hullo Miss Panda~ :D Chung x Eve.. I have something in plan for them, so yeah. Elsword and Aisha... They're on good terms, but that doesn't mean anything. Rena and Raven.. I'll think of something for them.. Soon. Everything's supposed to be perfect right now. The mood needs to be perfect for now. XD And... I'm sorry. There won't be any Raven x Eve.. Since.. It's only Chung x Eve. The only Raven x Eve moment would be.. When they talk to each other, which won't be happening until.. A lot more chapters...
RubyCrusade: :3 I ate dinner, so I wasn't that hungry~ :D Poor Elsword, but he deserves it! o; So mean of him for not appreciating any romance. And.. I'm glad it inspired to write a story of Eve x Chung~ If you'll update by weekend.. I think I'll be running out of patience and be raging on Elsword. :3 You admire me.. I admire you! :D Your stories are awesome, even though a bit violent, but still awesome! :3 And.. You try your best to update a story. :D
Konjiki No Yami: You're welcome! :3 I just hope that you liked it.
Thanks for reading!
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