Hello everybody, back with another The Spirit of Charlotte! Last time, Charlotte somehow tamed the eternal firebird, the Phoenix! And Pit say a glimpse of our silver haired heroine. Palutena noticed her sword and was about to say something, but then Charlotte left from the scene. What did the Goddess of Light noticed about her? Find out this time

Chapter 11. Viridi, Goddess of Nature.

Pit's POV

"Officer Pit, ready for duty." I replied, ready for my mission of the day. I can't wait to kick some Underworld butt. I wonder what I'm going to do today.

"Humans have fallen for Hades hoax," Oh man. I do not like the sound of that. Why would the people do that? "They're killing themselves over that fantasy."

"It look like entire nations are fighting each other." I said. These people…

"The Underworld Army is here to gather souls." Her voice… Palutena… "Clearly they expect many casualties. We can't stop a war this big right now. Focus on the Underworld Army."

"Roger." I said. But there's one question on my mind after the girl came along. What did Lady Palutena shouted about? But I shouldn't worry about that right now. I should worry on the Underworld Army. I said to her, "So things are going exactly as Hades planned."

"He spread the rumors about the Wish Seed. And humans were gullible enough to believe it." I still can't believe what's happening right now. Hades… is going to pay for his actions for the light…

"If we'd had a chance to tell them the Wish Seed is fake. Now look at them." I couldn't help but look at them. I wish I could've done something so that all of this fighting… this war wouldn't have happened. "It's like they lost their humanity, and all they have left is… brutality!"

I know it's such a sad sight… but I still can't forget about that girl from before. I am worried about the humans… but that human is nothing I ever seen before. Yeah, Lady Palutena has this beautiful leaf green hair, but that silver hair is very rare for humans. I wonder why is that my heart is pumping so hard right now. I guess I should ask. "Lady Palutena?" I heard her gasped. Oh no. Is something wrong?! "What's wrong?"

"I have to pull you out, NOW!" I was kilometers away from the battle sight, but what's-

…

"W-What was that?!" It's like an explosion or something! But what happen to all of the humans?! Are they ok?! Did any of them survived at all?!

That's when I heard laughing. It was a girl's voice! Is it that girl?! No… she sounds a bit younger and unlike hers, hers was just like a little bells. Very gentle yet knows how to call out to people. "Nice shot, if I say so myself!" Who is that? Another goddess? Did she do this to the people?! Blonde hair, natural looking dress… I never seen her before… but that dress reminds me of something… That violin! "Good riddance human scum! The world's better off without you!"

I hope Lady Palutena knows something about her. "That was the Goddess of Nature, Viridi. Pit, go check it out."

I agree, "I'm on it."

Her voice was in my head again. It's annoying. I rather hear that silver haired girl's voice. "So you're the famous Palutena. I've heard you've been busy."

"And…" I heard Palutena said. "You're Viridi, ruler of the earth and all living things."

"Hmph, didn't know I had a fan club."

This conversation is going nowhere. I couldn't help but feel the frustration in me… just… be released, "WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS?!"

"Humans are driven by selfish desire." I can't believe what she just said. Without humans… then everyone wouldn't even have the chance to live. "They think only of themselves. They were killing each other for what?! A wish?! A FAKE wish!? They strayed too far from their attended path. That's where my Reset Bombs come in- to return Earth to its natural state."

"But aren't humans living being too? Yet you think of nothing of exterminating them." That's right Lady Palutena! You're right. Humans are living and breathing creatures, but why destroy them as well?

"Ha! That's rich coming from you!" What did she say?! "You don't have much of a problem slaughtering Underworld forces."

"But that's totally different!"

"We're defending the earth and the heavens from those who seek their destruction." My goddess continued. That's right! I wouldn't agree with you more than I already have. "Let's go in, Pit." She said as she guided me to the Reset Bomb.

When I looked inside, I couldn't believe what I saw. "This is a pretty twisted version of nature."

"HUMANS massacre Earth's creature, decimate the trees and exploit the land." Viridi said. Is she really that… that cruel?! "THEY'RE the twisted ones. They're enemies to life itself! Tell me Palutena, why do they deserve special treatment?"

She explained, "Because, of all creatures, humans are closest to the gods. Gods cannot intervene in mankind's affair as you have. You have no right."

"No right?!" how come she doesn't get it? Humans and gods must live in peace?! And that dress… why does it look so similar to that violin that girl have? "Humans are trampling the rights of every other living thing! Should I just sit back and watch as they continue to destroy the earth? No. I must exterminate them all before it's too late!"

Now she has gotten to me. Why say something that ridiculous if she let a human to have such thing?! "Then tell me Viridi! Why is that you let a human to have a violin that looks like something out of your dress?!"

"What was that?!" Is she really that dense?!

"You know what I'm talking about?! That silver haired girl had an instrument that is way too similar to your dress. So you tell me Viridi, how come that a human has something like that?! You probably gave her it! So why do you hate humans when something like that is in human hands?"

"That vile thing doesn't belong to me!" She shouted. What did I say!? Isn't it true of my words? So why did she call it vile? "That violin should've been especially destroyed along with the human that made it! Thanks to him, he opened my eyes to allow me to see what humans true selves! If I ever see that-called-violin… I will shred it to pieces along with the human that has it."

And that's it… I she cut off her powers to talk to me… "Palutena… what was that all about?"

Her voice was as unsure as I am… how can such a beautiful instrument can cause her such anger? And she said he… someone must have gave it to her before she knew it existed… I wonder what happened to her when she even knew of the existence of the violin…. I hope that I find out soon…

Charlotte's POV

It was a day after my encounter with Pit, I now know that this is the 11th chapter. Viridi has come to the play and put a Reset Bomb somewhere in between a nation's war. And I also learned that the eternal phoenix is… *Cough, cough* is a girl… and her name is Flare. She decided to help me one my journey to defeat Hades.

No one's POV

Flying across the skies, there is an angel with not white wings, but black. He also has a black tunic with a matching scarf and a purple jewel. He has these ruby eyes and black hair that makes him look like a Goth version of Pit. He's known to be his copy, Dark Pit. He was never completed because Pit destroyed the Mirror of Truth before it can be complete. He is both the same and different from the original Pit. He wants to be free, he's very rebellious, especially when it comes to the gods, and wants to go wherever he wants to go.

His wings glowed a purple hue because of Pandora's remaining powers. He looked down and saw a silver haired girl riding a phoenix. He wonders if she's a spirit or a goddess. No human has unusual hair like that. He carefully observe the girl carefully to see if she's anything interesting.

They landed on a safe spot. It was a beautiful forest with a large river next to the site. He soon landed and narrowed his eyes to see what they're doing. He hid himself and carefully stared at the two.

While Dark Pit is spying on the two, she lay down her bag and took out what seems to be pole with a line. A fishing pole. She threw the line to the river and waited while the phoenix observe the river to see if she can get anything to eat as well.

A half hour later, there was a huge feast to eat. She also scavenged around for some fruits as well. The dark angel wondered why he found them so interesting. But the fact that an immortal bird and a spirit or something are traveling together is another reason to think about it. Suddenly.

~GROOOOWWWWLLLL~

That was… no, it wasn't. Angels don't easily get hungry like that. Or is it because… "Damn my other self. It's because of his gluttonous stomach that I'm getting hungry."

Charlotte turned her head to see a Dark Pit ducked his head to avoid her eyes. The firebird gave a growl of its own to threaten whoever is there, it will get scorched if it decides to mess with them, but Charlotte stopped her and took one of the extra fish.

She walked towards the tree Dark Pit is hiding. He knew he was screwed, he doesn't know what to do… His only option is to fight her. It might be an interesting fight for him. He took out his Silver Bow, but then a cooked fish is now in front of his face.

"Hungry?" She asked. When he turned his head and look up at the girl, she's very beautiful. He looked back at the fish and took it out of her hand. "So why were you watching us if you were hungry."

He was about to take a bite out of the fish she offered, but then looked at her with shock. "You knew?" He asked. "When?!"

"When Flare and I were looking for food. I noticed your black wings and I decided to let you have your time and let you come out whenever you want… but it seems like your stomach says so otherwise." She giggled.

A slight blush came across his face and bit the fish. He has to admit it, it's good, but he just said, "Well… if you knew I was there, why wouldn't you come here to me in the first place?"

She laughed, "The way you reacted when we noticed that huge grumble, you were about to attack us. But… by the way… you look like an angel that I encountered… Oh! Are you two twins?"

He turned back at her. He gave a confused look. "You got the wrong idea… I'm his incomplete copy. I'm Dark Pit. You've met Pit, Lady Palutena's angel, but I'm different! I'm nothing like him, I serve no one but myself. These wings take me wherever I want them to take me."

"Really?" she asked amazed. She smiled at the angel which made him blush a slight pink she didn't notice. 'Why is that her voice… are just like bells?' he thought. "But… I feel like Dark Pit seems like… it's like it's saying you are exactly a dark version of Pit… What name do you want to be called?"

He never really thought about it that much. It does sound like it's something you would call… a dark clone. He carefully thought about it, but then said, "I guess… Nocturne."

The phoenix, Flare saw what's happening with these two and gave… a beak… like… smirk… She realize that the dark angel right now is falling for the silver haired girl. (If she was Happy from Fairy Tail, then she would mention that he likes Charlotte.)

"Ok! Nocturne it is!" she shouted cheerfully. "My name is Charlotte."

He now wanted to ask a question of himself. He asked bluntly, "I want to know something…" she looked at him confused. "What… are you exactly? You look like a human, you have unusual hair… but the way you have tamed a phoenix says so otherwise… so what are you? A goddess? A sprite? A human?"

"Human." She answered. "No wonder. I was born with unusual hair. And Flare wanted to join me to help me defeat Hades. I don't know why… but for some reason, she wanted to come along with me because I have this potential… which I don't know if I do have, but I guess that if she knows, then I must have it."

Dark Pit, that is now called Nocturne, gave a confuse look which made him think for a moment. He wondered if she's the cause of that power surge. He shrugged it off. Even though she seems like an innocent girl, it's true that Charlotte has potential. He wants to fight her soon then, but all good thing come to those who wait, right. Flare think so too. :3.

"I see." He said, not even noticing he's blushing. "But how about we team up? I can help you bring out that potential that phoenix sees. How about it?"

Her eyes widen a bit, but he didn't noticed. The angel that's want to be free from anything god related wants to join her side. She isn't a god after all and he wants to do whatever he wants. I guess she wouldn't mind. She nodded. "But would that mean I would slow you down. You want to go wherever you want, right? So you don't have to."

He shrugged, "I guess you peaked my interest. I still can't believe how you were able to tame something like a phoenix. Creatures like those aren't really friendly with humans."

That when she snapped her fingers in realization. Before she could say anything. She got out a case and showed him the violin. He looked at the string instrument with curiosity. He wonders what the reason is for it. "I just played this and that's when she wanted to follow me. I guess it's a way of saying that's how I bonded with her."

Nocturne wants to know how that a simple violin that looks a bit weird. He was about to ask how, but then he soon heard the notes played. (Schrubert's Serenade, but Joshua Bell.) It calmed the angel's heart for some reason. The sound was lovely and beautiful. He closed his eyes and listen contently at the beautiful serenade. The phoenix did as well. It was a mythical music piece… or was it the violin itself?

But everything was in tune with the violin. The wind, the river, the trees, the animals, everything. It seems like they want to dance along the sound of her instrument. Nocturne wasn't really that swoon by simple things, but he has to admit that she's really good at it…

Charlotte played the serenade with all of her heart and love for music. She opened one of her mocha eyes and saw how happy the doppelganger of Pit is enjoying the music… no, she shouldn't say that. She should've said the free angel that wants to do whatever he wants. That's the better choice of words for him. But she was happy to see him happy. She looked at him with calm eyes, and closed them again to continue the piece.

Every living creature was literally dancing alongside of her violin. It was gentle, calming and fun to hear. They all want to hear more out of the natural looking violin. It fills them with great peace in mind. How can something so simple be so beautiful? Everyone there is enjoying the sound of the violin.

The phoenix was happy to hear it again. Then she remembered the pureness that shone in the human girl's eyes. Nothing was tainted, not a single desire of greed in it, and the song showed it very well. Flare opened his eyes to see that Charlotte was able to charm the dark angel like she did with the firebird. Her overwhelming happiness is something that should be shared by all humans.

She knows because Charlotte knew that war will only bring misery and pain. The silver haired girl is expressing how every human should be like. Full of love, laughter, generosity, kindness, and funny moments. The girl found out if she actually destroy the Wish Seed, the phoenix will die, but then reborn to be a free bird out of its small cage. And that's what the girl did. It wasn't easy for a mere human to do it, but a pure hearted person that is determined to find the shining moments of life of everything.

When the song ended, she bowed and then at every creature's own way, applauded her. Squirrels cried out in joy, the birds chirped energetically, crickets rapidly chirped, and the fish splash about to show their gratitude for her music. The dark angel looked at her for a moment and he couldn't help but smirk at what she did to all of these animals. The sun was about to set. He came up to her and said, "C'mon. The sun will be down any minute now, we should get some rest. Our training will start tomorrow." He kissed her head and soon found a spot near the fire they have and begin to drift asleep.

Before Charlotte could even sleep, she blushed at how he casually kissed her. It was on the head, but it still embarrassed her nonetheless. She looked at him for a moment and snuggle up near Flare. She knew that Nocturne can be bold… but she never knew that he can be that bold with girls around. It really gave her a heart attack when that happened. She's still trying to calm herself down and thought it was only a friend kiss or something, but then the thought of him liking her kept coming in mind and now she has to worry about this other stuff.

Does she like him back? If that was a friendly kiss, then will she grow a crush on him? Will they fall in love with each other? Is there a future together. All those thought gave her a meltdown and fell asleep in the night. This will be an interesting adventure, Nocturne, formerly Dark Pit, thought in his mind while smirking. He looked at the girl and smiled. He didn't knew that he can be nonchalant about the girls, and he didn't knew he kissed her until he lie down. He couldn't wait to see how strong the silver haired girl will become.

That's it for this chapter of The Spirit of Charlotte. Next time, will the two traveling together fall for each other? What is the relationship between the creator of the violin and Viridi? Is Pit also forming a crush on Charlotte? What does Lady Palutena knows about the sword Charlotte has? Find out next time! Review, favorite, and/or follow if you like this! Bye!