~Chapter 85: Outburst~
In Altera, Eve walked around the plains of her home, staring at it. Remy floated beside her as she stared at a particular herb. Ignotum watched over his sister with hawk eyes, watching her actions carefully. Eve picked the herb up with a handkerchief, bringing the herb up close, inspecting it with sharp eyes.
Her golden eyes narrowed slightly before handing it to Remy. Remy held onto it as Eve pushed herself up. She stared at Ignotum before pushing him down. The moment he made contact with the ground, Eve stared at him with gentle eyes that held sweetness. However, the fact that she made such a face means that she has a favor.
"Eve. Please stop your... Dissimulation."
"Dissimulation means to hide one's true intentions or feelings. I'm not hiding anything, so the use of dissimulation wouldn't be correct in this situation."
"Technically, you are. You're hiding your true feelings. Back then, if you had a favor, you never make a sweet expression in front of me. In fact, you'll either sadly walk away or.. You lose your composure and decide to assassinate me. I'll do your little favor, so let go."
Eve sighed as she released her hold on her brother when he added much emphasis in his words. As expected, Ignotum knew what she was thinking. Ignotum ran his hand through his already messy silvery hair and gazed at his sister.
"Alright, talk."
"I want you to let me go to Hamel."
"Sorry, but no. Letting you go into Hamel is not possible. They're the enemy's territory. Not only that, I have no reason to let you go."
"I'll stay with you in Altera. In return for letting me go to Hamel! Please! Ignotum! I need to help cure my friend!"
"Is that all? I don't think that's all. I believe.. You want to let your pretty boy know that you're still healthy and alive. Your friend... Is Rena of the Night Savers? Is she on Hamel's side? If she is, then all the more reason for me not to let you go. Helping her would mean helping Hamel win."
"Please! Big brother..."
Eve knelt down in front of Ignotum, calling out "Big Brother" every time she spoke. Ignotum's eyes narrowed as he looked away. He sighed before thinking to himself. He pulled on her arm and carried her on his broad back.
"I'll let you go. Only for a day. I can't let you stay any longer than that. This is the first and last time I'm doing you this kind of favor."
"Thank you. Ignotum is my only big brother. A brother who would dote on his little sister."
Smiling softly, Eve wrapped her arms around Ignotum before closing her eyes for a soundless slumber. He sighed as a warm feeling filled him up. He slowly walked back to the palace wiith Remy following behind with the herb. Bringing a device up to his mouth, silently ordering for an airship with only Oberon and Ophelia accompanying.
Back in Hamel, Ara woke up to the bright morning rays and stretched her arms. She shielded her eyes from the morning rays, until she noticed something. Her eyes widened as she put her hands in front of her. She waved them in front of her and beads of tears began to roll down her cheeks.
"I... I-I can see! No way! I.. Can see again?! A miracle.."
'If I can have my sight back again, then.. I can hope for something else. Eve is still alive. If I can regain my sight, then Eve is surely alive!'
Ara pushed herself out of her bed, spinning around happily. She quickly opened the door, running down the hallway and decided to pay a little visit to Chung. She slammed open the door and found Chung still asleep. Ara held in her breath and mentally muttered apologies to the sleeping PikaChung. Luckily, Moby was able to tell that it was Ara, not an enemy, letting itself return to sleep mode.
Ara stared at the sleeping PikaChung who was hugging a pillow tightly in his arms. After a while of staring, she finally noticed that he was shirtless. A faint blush crawled to her face as she thought of how Eve sleeps with him.
'Since Eve sleeps with him... Does that mean she always end up getting hugged by him while he's shirtless? Oh my.. I can definitely imagine it. Plus, Chung's the sly type for sure. He looks innocent, but I'm willing to bet all of my savings that he's sly.. Well, he truly loves Eve, so a little teasing for her won't hurt. Now that I think of teasing.. I.. I want to see Glaive again...'
Her faint blush grew as the mysterious Glaive's name popped up in her mind. She smiled a little and decides to silently inspect Chung's room for a bit. She silently checked his desk where she found a portrait of him and Eve. Another portrait of the couple were also placed on the nightstand alongside a certain choker. She smiled at the picture where Chung was hugging Eve from behind as she held a surprised look in her eyes, but nonetheless still smiled brightly.
A soft groan sounded from the other side of the room where Chung turned to his side and muttered things about a certain silvery head.
"Eve... Hug me.. Kiss me.."
Approaching the Prince silently, she found stray tears rolling out from his eyes as he breathed in and out slowly. She sighed as she walked away silently. However a smile crept onto her face as she silently think to herself.
'Eve.. Do you think you can come back to us to marry Chung? He'll be much happier and... He won't be as lonely. Plus.. He's longing for your touch. I don't know much about your love, but.. I believe it'll get past all barriers and you'll get back with us. We'll get to go back to the academy and spend our remaining school years together..'
She smiled, skipping down the hallways. She was about to open the door to Elsword's room, only to hear some things that weren't supposed to be heard.
"Aren... How are you feeling?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. As expected of Aisha, I didn't feel any pain when you dug out my eyes. Can Ara really see now?"
"I'm pretty sure. I reconnected the obtic nerve with magic, so the brain should be able to send visual images to the eyes.. Ara's new eyes weren't damaged, so it was perfect. Not only that, it looks almost exactly the same."
"Yeah, I'm really thankful. And now... We just need to hide this fact.. For eternity."
Her eyes widened at the conversation as she shakily brought her hands up in front of her. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she realized that her eyes miraculously recovered, not because of a miracle or any cure, but.. It was a transplantation, switching her eyes for her brother's perfect vision.
In a moment, she let out an ear piercing scream. This scream had woken everyone from their sweet dreams. Elsword slammed his door open and stared at Ara with wide eyes. Ara soon attempted to gouge out her eyes which was stopped by Aren.
"Ara! What are you trying to do?!"
"Aren... I don't want your eyes.. Aisha! Please! Give them back to Aren! I.. I don't need these eyes. I'd rather die than have these eyes given to me from Aren!"
Out of nowhere, a pale hand came flying towards her, slapping her. The slap echoed within the walls of the now silent hallways. They all found themselves gazing into cold cerulean eyes of Chung. He glared down at Ara as she stared at him with widened eyes.
"Don't speak of death so easily. Because you don't want those eyes, you prefer death. Don't speak of such bull. Do you mean that Eve's death is just something that happened? Are you saying that she wants to die? If you want to die, then go right ahead, I won't stop you! However, think of those around you."
Chung soon walked down the hallway with Moby. Aren held Ara in his arms and kissed her forehead. He smiled warmly at Ara who burst into sobs. She cried in her brother's chest, hitting her clenched fists against his chest.
"You're so unfair...! Aren...! I-I'll treasure them.. These eyes, I'll treasure them forever!"
"Yeah. I know."
Elsword sighed as Aren tried his best to comfort Ara with gentle pats on the head. Aisha smiled sadly at the siblings before looking at the disappearing figures of Chung and Moby.
'Chung... I wonder if he's alright. After all, it's not that long since Eve's death and now Ara is claiming that she prefers death. He probably doesn't want any one close to him leave him. I don't blame his actions..'
Chung sighed as he closed the door behind him before crawling in bed once again. He hugged his pillow tightly as Moby went back to sleep mode. In Chung's room, there was no light, completely dark because of the covers. He wiped a stray tear and smiled lightly before closing his now gentle cerulean eyes.
"Sorry Eve... I'm going back to sleep. I'll wake up eventually.."
~Author's Note~
Raise your hands for Cheve's reunion next chapter! XD And... I finally leveled up on my Code Nemesis! All thanks to partying when slaughtering monsters in Hamel's fields. I'm so glad someone invited me to a party. :3
Anyways, I can't help, but get distracted by Katekyo Hitman Reborn.. :x I got attracted to Tsuna's Hyper Dying Will Mode.. XD Also, the awesome Kagamine Rin + Len~ So many distractions and...! There are many new, awesome Cheve stories coming out that distracts me! :3 I'm in heaven~ Cheve forever! :D
Here are my replies to my lovable reviewers~
Awakened Hades: XD You must miss her a lot. After reading Ignotum's answer, and the author's not.. XD Raise your hand for the Cheve reunion? XD
KoraDora: Oh yes! :3 The destruction, explosion, bombardments, weapons~ :3 First time playing, it's all fun. XD But then after creating a new character and having to go through leveling again is just.. Eh. XD Since you go with good couples... Elsword x Aisha is most logical. XD But you support Chung x Eve, right? OAO And.. RIn x Len is the best pairing! :D I ship them too. :3 Servant of Evil... TT-TT Len! The first songs of those two that made me tear up is.. Rin's Kokoro and Len's Soundless Voice. The first duet of them that made me tear up is.. Rin and Len's... Imitator. Yeah, Imitator is Len's song, but I listened to their duet of the song first.
The Cynical Asian: Eh... It didn't go any farther than that. XD And plus, lemon is too much for me. XP *throws a bone* Just expect something next chapter. ;D If you do get banned, then I apologize. XD How about you create secret codes? ;3
An0n Author: XD Kya. I see no link, and you missed it? XD *slaps you awake* OAO I expect to see you sleep! And.. Tell Saki "Happy Birthday" for me. :3 By the way, I do think you and Chung should switch cosplays. Pikachu and Sebastian. XD
Spirify: XD Elsword is gentle. Yeah, it is pretty freaky. XP I was thinking of how to get the eye out and the idea came to me. XD Oh, my best friend! XD When I watched Katekyo Hitman Reborn, I was expecting Tsuna in Hyper Dying Will Mode to show up, but then never mind until a while. XD Tsuna's Hyper Dying Will Mode and Reborn were the reasons why I got interested in the anime. XD Tsuna looks so smexy in the Hyper Dying Will Mode. :3
xXkito-kunXx: Prevent.. You mean "pervert". XD Well, the girls are staying with animals. XD
Orithia WindBell: XD That's okay~ At least you're reviewing now! :D And.. You went to Thailand~ :D I have some shirts from Thailand. XD I hope you're okay now! OAO *hugs back* XD Aye! Aisha is thinking of it, so it's not yet. XD
xXHakuraXx: *stares before throwing confetti* :D Congratulations! Your staring has paid off and you got... 1,150th reviewer. XD Pairing, and plot/plot that I can make up.
kazurug21: XD Aye! Just a little more until 100. X3 How was your holiday? :3 It's sort of predictable. XD Fighting! Aye!
Konjiki No Yami: XD Your inner fangirl? Would you like to tell me what you want to see the most? :D I'm merely trying to set you free~ :D
Icebella: That's alright! You're reviewing now at least. XD Aren's selfless. :3
o0Nyu0o: I know right? Sad that she's trapped. XD Aye! Ara can see now, but with regrets. :x Oh my god! So close! O: It really sucks if you have like 99% of experience, but ran out of stamina, unable to level up.. OAO
NobelTJ99: *hugs pillow* Sorry, but I'm not hungry or thirsty. ;D I'm so sure~
Sweet Trickster: Aye! Isn't that great? XD Ara is no longer lonely. XD Yesh, it's depressing if you think about Cheve.. :x Creative.. XD I really hope so. I'll give it a try soon! :3 I have an attraction to sad songs anyway. XD Raven.. Cute? Hard to imagine. XD Inner fangirl... X3
SerapicEve: XD You're interested? Well.. Maybe it's because of... Waking them up from their fantasies and... Stuff. XD
Thanks for reading!
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