It was a simple grave. Just a cross of stone, with a name on it and two dates. Birth and death. Whoever rested in peace under this cross, he died rather young. It was fair to assume that he met a tragic end.
The cross was halfway covered with moss and wild flowers bloomed close to the grave. Which might mean that no one came here for a long time.
But not today.
A man and a woman entered the cemetery, walking towards that grave. Both had black her and were wearing dark clothes. The man looked somehow as if his eyes were close, but he was still walking firmly on his two feet. The woman had her eyes open, looking stern, but there was still a softness within those grey irises. Her clothes were rather foreign, particular for Clover standards.
The couple stopped in front of the grave and the man kneeled down, putting a bouquet of sunflowers right before the cross.
"Good evening, brother."
His first words to the person resting in the grave. A soft breeze went through the wild flowers, as if it was a greeting back.
"I'm sorry that I haven't visited you during all those years. I still think more or less that I don't deserve to be here."
"Don't listen to your brother, Morgen," the woman interrupted him firmly. "We still need to work on his guilt issues, but he's getting there. And he needs to understand that his visit makes you incredibly happy."
Nacht Faust, vice-captain of the Black Bull squad – because it was him – gave her an amused smile before he turned again towards the cross, who had indeed the name Morgen Faust on it.
His twin brother.
"I'm sure you're right now agreeing with her, as well as wondering who this woman is. May I introduce you to Yamis younger sister, Ichika. Yes, he has one and he never told any of us about it. But to be fair, he never told any of us about his past."
Ichika now knelt as well in front of the grave, stroking the cross softly. "Hello, Morgen-sama. It's nice to meet you. My name is Yami Ichika."
"Don't be so surprised that her name isn't Ichika Sukehiro. Apparently, it is a custom in the Land of the Sun to introduce yourself first with the family name, not with the first name. And Yami had forgot to mention during all those years that his first name actually isn't Yami, but Sukehiro. I wouldn't be surprise if he actually forgot about it. You know what an idiot he can be. Thankfully, his sister uses her brain much more than he does."
Another soft breeze flew through the flowers and for a second, it sounded almost like a chuckle.
"I don't know if you're aware, but Yami choose me to be the vice-captain of his squad. I didn't wanted it, of course and even today, it's more like a pain. I have to be more firm than the captain himself so that squad can actually work like a normal one, sometimes. We have a spatial mage who is actually relieved about that. Oh, and I managed to push Yami to finally do some paperwork. He delegated everything before, even direct captain duties. It is a chaotic squad, full of idiots."
Ichika pushed Nacht slightly with the elbow.
"But I admit that they aren't the worst. And they still managed to get the job done. Today, they're pretty accepted, for misfits. We have a witch and she's currently engaged to the current captain of the Silver Eagles. Yes, to a royal, don't ask how this happened. And Yami is finally dating Charlotte Roselei. Do you remember how dense he was, that he not only realized that she was in love with him, but that he loved her as well? Even Jack realized it before him and he was a bigger idiot than Yami. I guess he's the same in the afterlife. "
Another chuckling breeze went through the wild flowers. Nachts face became a bit more serious, but there was a softness on his traits which wasn't there before. He took Ichikas hand gently.
"And… Morgen, you told me once that despite my attitude, that I might find someone to fall in love with still. You actually were right, like always. But… Isn't it weird that I fell for Yamis sister of all people?"
"I don't know if I should take this as an insult or as a compliment," Ichika remarked while rolling her eyes, before she smiled towards the cross. "I'm actually happy to be somehow your sister now, Morgen-sama. It is sad that I couldn't properly met you. But don't worry, I will take good care of your brother. But that's not an easy task, stubborn like he is."
"As if you aren't stubborn yourself," Nacht snickered, but the softness never left his eyes. "I hope you can finally rest in peace… after everything. You deserve this. I promise you that I won't deny myself any kind of happiness anymore. I love Ichika too much for that."
Both visitors blushed at those words, but it didn't stop Ichika to reply, "I love you too, you stubborn idiot."
Nacht and Ichika knelt for another while in front of Morgens grave, before they bid their goodbyes to him and slowly left the cemetery hand in hand.
The same soft breeze flew again between the graves and at the cross, a blurry silhouette appeared. The ghost of Morgen Faust, ancient Magic Knight of the Grey Deers and still a member of the Black Bulls despite his death, looked with affection at the couple, who passed through the portal of the cemetery before disappearing into the night mist, bathed with the first moonlight.
After this visit, Morgen knew that he would be able to finally rest peace.
Finally, brother. Finally…. Nacht, be happy with your Ichika…
With this whisper melting with the breeze, the ghost disappeared, smiling happily.