Chapter I: The Angel's Return

~Chapter I: The Angel’s return~

The sky was covered in darkness as the sun disappeared before the eyes of everyone. But one person failed to witness this event ever since she lost her consciousness.  The winds stopped dancing for her and left her on her own.  This person did not wish to move from her state, she has lost so much in such a short time. The soul of a once happy girl was desolated by her own lover. A heart has been emotionally scarred from the events which it could not bear. The gods pitied this young girl for she has suffered too much. Her ordeal is painful indeed…

Lire was still unconscious. The sun has already gone down but she didn’t move an inch from her position. Her body was weak and hungry, she was suffering greatly. The pain in her heart made her numb all over. Her mind was blank yet tears continued on flowing from her white soft cheeks, desperately calling for the one it weeps for. As though time had stopped for her, she could do nothing to ease her pain.

Only darkness was shown in her slumber…

Her clothes were getting dirty since it rained not too long ago. The wind of the night made her shiver.  She had nothing but that, ever since she started begging Elesis to come back to her.  Drool escaped from her mouth, it dripped down the grassy plains. She moaned in despair. Everything to her seemed to have lost its worth. She wanted to die on the spot. But her fate was not going to let it end there.

It was not far until a pink-haired girl who appears to be from a foreign land happens to pass by, happily walking in a proud manner. The girl smiled at herself, getting the feeling of relief and joy. The girl was still young in appearance, though her body was not in tuned with her age. She had long and pink hair that swayed behind her.  Her face was heavenly, no blemishes or whatsoever.

The girl smiled in excitement as she gazed upon the night sky. She continued walking back to the land she once called home. She sighed in relief. “I’m finally returned home. I wonder how everyone has turned out after the four years I was away.” She inhaled the clean air around her. “Nothing has changed, I assume.” The girl smiled.

Moments later, Lire finally awoke from her painful slumber, but she was still unable to move from her position. Though awake, she couldn’t help but grieve for her loss. She couldn’t think clearly, she assumed she was going to die there. She raised her head and took a glimpse of the starry night. The light of the stars shone over her. The girl’s tears ceased from flowing, her body can’t take it anymore. She started speaking in low tone, more like a whisper that no one but herself can hear.

“Elesis…” The girl faintly said. Her voice was hoarse from all the shouting she did earlier. “Elesis…” She said once more and has done so several more times. She held her skirt and gripped it tightly. “Elesis…” This time it was louder near to a scream. Her eyes were closed shut. The thought of her loss finally enraged her. She started to punch the ground. It was not as soft as it seems as it has rocky parts underneath it. She kept on punching away; her hands began to bleed vigorously. Her voice was increasing its loudness.”Damn you, Elesis… Damn it… Damn it!” She couldn’t cry anymore even if she wanted to. It was painful to hear such suffering.

The pink-haired girl was nearing her destination when she heard a quite familiar voice.  “What is this? I kind of recognized this voice.” The traveler ventured around the area to find out. Her curiosity led her near the path which leads to the open plain. It was dark already but the girl couldn’t help herself but to go closer and take a look at the source of the sound.  The voice was heart-breaking; she felt so much hatred from where it came from. She was on top a hill when had full view of a wonderful scenery.  “Now, where is that coming from?” The voice was getting clearer and clearer as she walked into the dark field. The girl could literally feel the pain of the voice. She went on closer. “There it is.” She managed to locate the source of the voice which had bothered her for some time now.

The girl went on closer. She could see clearly a dark figure in front of her. It was dark so she had to go closer until she had clear view of the figure. The voice she heard was from Lire. Still, cursing under the dark night. Her hands were bleeding but kept on punching in anger.  The girl was horrified by what she was, it was her friend. She didn’t know what to feel at that moment. Was she supposed to be happy or sad from that event? “Lire?!” The girl rushed to stop Lire from pitiful state. “Lire!” The girl grasped the shoulders of her friend tightly. “Lire, what are you doing here?” The girl stared that Lire’s eyes. It was hollow inside of it.

Lire finally reacted and gazed back at her companion. She couldn’t believe her eyes. She tried to speak as much as she could. “A… Amy?” Lire smiled at bit, relieved to have seen a friend that has long been gone from her sights. Amy hugged Lire after hearing her words. “What the hell happened here, Lire?” She asked Lire with such concern. “Lire…” The girl withdrew from her hold. Lire stared at Amy. Memories began to flow back into her head. She stared on harder, and then it hit her.

 “Amy, is that really you?” The girl’s heart lifted up a bit upon realizing the presence of a friend that she hasn’t seen for such a long time. Amy smiled and caressed her friend’s face. “It’s been a long time, Lire. I’m home.” Amy assisted Lire to stand up as her body still felt weary. “Let us go to somewhere more comfortable, and then let me know what had happened here.” Lire nodded at the decision of her friend and started to walk. She was still in pain but for some reason she felt at ease when she was with Amy. She forgot what it was; she felt Amy’s warmth enveloping her body. Her pain eased a little. As they both walked towards the gates of Kanavan. “Be careful now.” Amy whispered to Lire. They walked past some foreigners who are leaving Kanavan. They stared at them in concern.

A person who appears to be hunter spoke. “Is that Amy?” A knight heard this and looked at Amy and Lire.  “Who is that girl with her..?” The questions kept on going until the girls arrived at their destination.  Amy gazed upon Lire’s bleeding hand “Hang on.”The Oracle held Lire’s hand tightly and prayed. Amy’s divine aura kept it from getting worse or infected.  Amy continued to smile at her friend while Lire kept on wearing a rather painful frown. She was still in pain, not physically but emotionally. She still couldn’t accept what had happened to her.

But Lire managed to notice Amy’s smile and smiled back at her. “Thank You, Amy.” That was all she could say. Amy patted Lire on her head with her free hand. “No need to thank me, Lire. I’m your friend. I came back as I promised you. I’m very happy that you were the first person that I met after 4 long years.” Those words felt so good when Lire heard it, she blushed heavily. It felt like that was what she wanted to hear for so long.  But she couldn’t remember much about that promise she made.  It was vague to her since her mind was still in a state of instability. “We’re here…” Amy finalized.

There they stood in front of the gates of the mighty Kingdom of Kanavan. Amy’s smile grew as she gazed upon the changed that had taken place. She was so happy that she was finally home. The tension in her heart was replaced with so much joy that she couldn’t help but draw tears from her eyes. “This place has changed so much since the last time I’ve been here.” Amy held Lire’s hand and faced her friend. “Now, let us go to my room. It has been a long time since I went there.” Amy went under Lire and carried her on the spot. “This might make our journey a lot faster.”

Lire smiled as she hugged her friend in comfort. She was indeed an angel by nature. Amy was known around the world as the No.1 Pop Diva, but she felt that Amy was still the same person that left her four years ago. Amy was her Angel… she couldn’t help herself from that thought. But will she be able to tell Amy what had happen during the time Amy was not there. Can she be able to walk on forward to start a new life? Or will she keep on holding her grief until she dies? This was what she was thinking.

The night was still young, the people were happy. But there as some people who chose to live in hatred. Just as the man standing in one corner, flipping his coin while in an official Knight’s uniform. His eyes were full of hatred, ready to devour ever pure being in its wake. He blended into the darkness of the corridors as he locked his sights at Lire…

To be continued~