~Chapter 62: Alex and Seris~
"Shit!"
The male grabbed his female partner and made a run for it. Rena immediately ran after them as memories of the past filled up her mind. Both of them suddenly disappeared as soon as they reach a dead end. Rena's eyes widened as her pale hands touched the cold wall.
'They disappeared?! But.. They were right there! Alex and Seris.. They look exactly as in the past except a bit older.. Seris.. Wasn't she supposed to be dead? If it was Alex.. But this Alex.. I'm confused...'
Underground, "Alex" listened to the footsteps above. As soon as Rena left, he sighed and looked at his partner. His thoughts were wild and he was filled up with fear.
"How does that girl know our names? In fact.. She wasn't even at the palace at all during all these years until now! Seris... What do you think?"
"Maybe.. She thought we were people from her past? Like.. People she knew..?"
"But it can't be that much of a coincidence! If people from the palace knew that we're hiding in here, they could have us executed! We're here for a reason.. To help out the one who saved us. Ignotum saved us, and we followed his orders.. Spying on Hamel for as long as we can. It's been 4 years since we've followed that order."
"Alex... Are you trying to say... They could be on our tracks already? I don't want to die yet!"
"It's alright... As long as we kill the one that knows of our existence, then we'll be safe and sound. That girl with similar features to your own.. We'll have to kill her. Too bad.. She has such a pretty face too.."
Alex smiled darkly while Seris stared at him with sad eyes. She clutched her fists before preparing their weapons to assassinate the girl who had spotted them.
'Sorry... Orders are orders. We owe Ignotum our lives. Plus... Hamel is at fault. Altera is merely defending itself. Ignotum is a good king. Altera will win this war. Hamel will be in ruins soon. We will serve Ignotum for the rest of our lives.'
As time pass by slowly, all of them excluding Chung and Eve receive directions around the palace and their rooms for the time they'll be staying in Hamel. And soon, it was finally nightfall. They all sat at the dining table. Eating and smiling. Eve poked her fork at a bite-size piece of meat. She stared at it for a moment before stabbing her fork into it and poked Chung on his cheek. As soon as he turned around, he found himself kissing Eve and something was being slipped inside his mouth.
Whistles sounded throughout the room as their prince blushed beet red, although happiness filled his mind. Eve silently raised a peace sign as she made sure Chung belongs to only her. Raven softly chuckled while Elsword held in his laugh. Out of the all smiles and laughs, there was one person who didn't laugh.
Rena.
She barely touched her food, nor did she paid attention to her surroundings. Normally, she would be snapping pictures at Chung and Eve. However, two people were stuck in her mind as she slowly slipped away from reality.
"Rena! Let me introduce to this person!"
Seris cheerfully waved at her from afar as Raven chuckled softly. Rena stared at them with curious eyes. She cautiously walked towards them, fearing for Seris's usual attacks. And... Within a split second, Rena found herself on the ground with Seris on her back and her arms snuggling around Rena.
A low and mysterious voice softly chuckled. A voice that Rena didn't recognize. She looked up at Raven who was smirking lightly. Raven stepped out of the way, and.. Behind him was another guy.
Long, messy dark hair was swaying against the wind as his sharp eyes stared into her. Rena had a sudden chill going through her spine as Seris slowly got out and cheerfully update her on the person in front of her.
"Rena, this is Alex~ Raven's and my best friend! Other than you. Alex may be a bit wary of you at first, but eventually he'll warm up to you. You can also say he's a tsundere~"
"Seris. Shush. I have a reputation to keep. And don't make me look bad in front of your friend here."
" Eh~? But... Raven also agrees!"
All eyes landed on Raven as he stayed silent. He looked away while Seris approaches him. Rena sat up while her eyes slowly turned away from Raven to Alex. She gave Alex her full attention as she could sense something dangerous from Alex. Alex noticed her stare and began to smile. A surprised look appeared on her face as she softly returned the smile. Alex reached out a hand with the same smile.
"Nice to meet you... Um, Rena?"
"Y-Yeah.. It's a pleasure to meet you. I hope we can be great friends.."
'My first meeting with Alex... It was calm and peaceful. That feeling of danger I got from Alex.. It was foreshadowing the future from then on. Alex betrayed us.. And I was forced to do so as well.'
"Rena? What's wrong? You barely touched your food at all."
Ara stared at Rena with worried eyes. Rena laughed nervously as she began to force the food down. From the corner of their eyes, Raven, Elsword, Chung, and Eve watched Rena's actions closely. Raven stood up from his seat and walked towards Rena. Rena looked up with a spoon full of vegetables. Ara quickly took the spoon away from Rena's hand and Raven dragged Rena away.
"Raven?!"
"Have fun you two.."
"Don't get too naughty."
Rena blushed as she struggled from Raven's grip. Raven opened the door to his room and locked it as soon as both of them entered. Raven pinned Rena down on the bed as he stared deep into her emerald eyes.
She looked away with a faint blush as Raven forced her to look at him.
"What are you thinking about?"
"... Nothing.. It's just something in the past."
"In the past... You mean Alex and Seris. Those two are the only reasons for you to think about the past. They're the reason why you've been going into deep thoughts."
"Raven... Can the past be forgotten easily? Someone you know appeares in front of you, but... They don't recognize you and avoids you.."
"Rena... What are you trying to say?"
"Raven... I saw Alex and.. Seris. They look exactly alike! They ran away the moment I spotted them! I'm serious! I saw them with my own eyes!"
"They're just look-alikes. Seris.. She's already gone from this world. That's reality. Alex.. I don't know if he's still alive, but.. Alex should be in Velder."
"Bu-"
Raven placed his finger against Rena's lips, silencing her as he gazed at her. He leaned in closely towards her ear as he began to whisper sweet words.
"Seris would never hurt you. Alex... If he is here, I'll protect you. I won't let him touch a single strand of your hair."
Rena smiled softly as Raven's words sink into her mind. Her hand slowly find its way and grasp Raven's hand. She softly kissed his finger while it was still on her lips to silence her. A sense of safety and warmth appeared inside Rena.
'Raven... Thank you.. For accepting me, forgiving me, and.. Staying beside me.'
Elsword came into his room and stared at a certain purple head on his bed. He sat on the bed's soft mattress and caressed Aisha's pale cheeks. Her breathing was starting to become more even. Elsword sighed as a stray strand of her bangs fell upon on her face. He swiftly moved it away as he laid his forehead against her owns.
'Aisha... Hurry up and wake up.. I have something important to tell you.. Something I should have told you..'
"Seris, ready?"
"Yeah..."
Alex slipped a jet black mask on his face as Seris does the same. In their hands were a dark blade with a light of silver shining. Their eyes held murderous intent as they go through secret passages under Hamel.
"Vivimus Ergo Moriamini."
~Author's Note~
Looks like I'll be updating daily now~ :3 Not always though, since I need to finish the one shots and all, but I assure you that I'll update daily mostly from now until school starts again.. :x
"Vivimus Ergo Moriamini" means "We live, therefore you die"
Anyways... Once again, I use latin. And if anyone knows latin.. Please check to make sure that I'm correct! Or actually make sure that Google Translate is correct! OAO Oh yes, Infinity Sword is finally out! :3 Now... I can train my Elsword, but then.. I have my Code Nemesis and Deadly Chaser to get to level 60.. O-O I'm sorry Elsword... You'll be Infinity Sword one day. XD
Here are my replies to my reviewers~
YZ19: Make that 62 chapters if you include this one. XD Thank you for your compliments! :)
CHANELE SOLAR SYSTEM WOLF: Aye! It's Seris~ But... I don't know how to explain this... :x
The Cynical Asian: You'll find out eventually. Do not worry. It's not from your name. :D Aha! Someone honest! You know how I feel. :x The moment I wrote it... It already felt weird, lacking, boring, and so on. OAO Hmm.. Let's just say the reason is for Elsword to learn his real parents' truth and Penensio wants to see the path he has chosen and.. Try to help Elsword steer clear away from his parents' path? :x Elsword... XD You have a fan. *stares back* You dare defy the champion of staring contests? ;D Of course! Anime rules! But then I have problems deciding between Anime/Manga/Vocaloid: Kagamine Rin+Len! OAO You know, that's why I don't go to CrunchyRoll.. Their updates on a series is like a week late than the actual.
Konjiki No Yami: XD I don't think they would want that. And plus... I think they're responsible enough to be young parents. I don't know about a certain pair... *stares at Elsword and Aisha* XD Penensio is the enemy? XD
Kat Neko983: Q-Q My hair... *cries* The 700th..? It's... Sweet Trickster. XD She made me forget about it! Bad Sweet Trickster! XD I'm glad it didn't suck, but it lacks a lot of things. Thank you for your kind words. OAO
Helringo: Glad to know, but it was lacking.. :x Well, you try hard at least. :D And since it's summer.. i get to update more and sleep more! :D Also play Elsword more. ;3
Sweet Trickster: Yeah... :x Such a shame. Well, they got what they deserve, and Wally is gone.. Now, let's wait for Ignotum. Alex and Seris.. Let's find out more about them as a conflict goes on and Altera takes advantage of that? *wink wink* Huge spoiler right here... OAO No, I'm not joking. I counted it five times.. Unless my counting went wrong. XD You can count for yourself, but it's hard. :x Well, once you have time, just tell me class pairing, and plot. :D Or actually.. Never mind. XD I just checked my mail. XD Forget what I said!
An0n Author: Thank you, and.. *slaps* You're not allowed to talk. *stares blankly at you and the groundhogs* Oh..? *takes out electric saw and releases some of groundhogs' enemies: foxes, coyotes*
Tsurara-Oikawa Chan: XD Your hints were easy~ :3 August?! School starts in September for me.. Q-Q Their truth.. It sounds horrible.. XD Well, I have a reason for putting it in there, but it won't be revealed until.. 10+ chapters later. XD Too much plot twists/suspense? O: New Onii-Chan?! Congratulations!
MarioFireRed: I keep switching your name around.. OAO Yeah. I sort of imagined her to be strong-willed. XD Envious.. I'm envious of your work. O-O Then again.. I'm also envious of many others as well. XD Well, the one shots are good at least! :3 And your chapters are mostly long, so it's worth waiting. XD Poor Infinity Sword. Ah.. Elemental Master... Have fun with her~ Well, I hope you do as well since... I'm waiting for quite a few of your stories to be updated~ :3
Rosamanelle: Elsword... You can stay with Rosa for a while as Aisha rests. XD Seris from Konjiki No Yami's Alliance sure is... I'm not going to comment on about her. XD I feel sad for the Seris right now. True.. I haven't gave any development for those two at all.. Ah... The life of a butchered character. XD 62 chapters now! So long... XD You can torture him whenever you want~
Thanks for reading!
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