PART 1
--Kenshin's Perspective--
You decided to make your move, Milady, huh? I'm so proud of you! You're now facing your own fear without the help of others.
Earlier ago, I was caught in the reaction of the vine when that girl jumps towards the rear. Lucky for me, I had Eisenheim protected me again.
But in exchange, I was thrown far away, and when I came back, too many things had happened. I don't know how to comprehend the situation in one shot. So I stayed at the other flying carpet behind ours and decided to hide from Kazee first and watch them, especially Kazee.
I don't know her past, yet I chose her to be my favorite person. That's why I want to witness her own judgment. Back then, she's always hesitant in her actions. Just like the time when her secrets were revealed to Caiti and others
She wanted to do and say something; however, she overthinks and worried about what will happen next that's why she failed!
But now, I gave it on a test, and the results exceed the limit I set. It was Kazee! The real Kazee! That's what I saw right now. When one's life is at stake, even though her resolve is slow. Yet, she didn't hesitate to make her move.
"Oh no, Kazee is...!" I shouted
But now, the situation is going sideways. I've become reckless. I take off my Holy Relic immediately and send a massive amount of Mana to summon Eisenheim instantly.
But it's useless! Damn! Why of all the time has this always happen!?
TSS! I know it was my fault! If Kazee dies here, I won't forgive myself! If I'd act accordingly, this won't happen. I tried harder and gave three folds of the Mana I sent earlier.
AW! Damn! Shit! It's drowned!
Tsk!
I didn't notice the forest dew got into the Holy Relic!
"…!"
"The wine wasn't enough!!" The girl shouted while looking at the fat woman
Damn!
Shit! Think! Kenshin! Think!
"I hope that monster eats you alive!! You little fool!! Die! Die! That's what you get for defying me."
Hayst! Kazee! Please don't die yet! I don't even have the chance to touch your sof—
Ohhh!
That's it!
--FLASHBACK--
"Brother, take this. It's my pleasure to have you this, as your friend, I wanted you to be safe" Eisenheim handed me his necklace.
It was a round-bottom flask sealed by a cork and was full of mist, and I can barely see the inside.
"What's this thing?"
But if you focused your attention, you can notice the curvy, ash gray-colored, single-edged dagger. It was made of purely tungsten metal; the pommel is glowing red with a
massive amount of concentrated Mana inside that pommel; the hilt almost covers it. That dagger was enveloped in seawater, and blood is covering the whole blade. The blood wasn't dry or stagnant; it flowed around like it was still alive on its host.
"It's an ancient Divine Rapier created by Ken Yeuna during her time. Stella sealed it with Yeuna's blood because it can't be controlled by anyone. They called it Desolator."
But why are you giving it to me?
"If it's uncontrollable, then why me?"
"Because it's yours!"
What do you mean it's mine? I sighed
"In your state, your vessel is still weak, and you can't hold its power. But please, take this! You might not be able to use it now, but I'm sure you'll figure it out."
"Huh?"
"Call forth its name, Desolator."
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PART 2
HMMM
How will I summon it? Desolator? Ken Yeuna? Who was she? Or he? Deym! Whatever! I just didn't know how!?
But it's worth trying, hmmm. Now, Kenshin! Call it! But wait! I just told you! How? Just call its name, you damned brat!
"Come forth! Desolator?" I shouted
I squinted my eyes to watched the winds and surroundings. Tsk! Nothing happens! I didn't even feel the slightest release of Mana.
Shit! Useless! Damn you! If you're that powerful, then why don't you help me! No! I mean, Help Kazee! I'm begging you! Please! Throughout the time, she became so precious to me. Please! I beg you! I folded my hands together like I was praying for something. Well, I really was!
Then suddenly, a large amount of Angels gushed out of my hands. YES! This is it! I can feel it! But I can't reach it! I sensed the same feeling when I was holding that flask. I'm sure about this! I focused my Mana on a single point. Yet it's hard to keep!. Like someone is suppressing any intruding Mana.
Tsk!
I pounded my Mana onto my palms ten folds. Come on! Kazee's running out of time! COME! ON!
*THUNDER'S RATTLING!*
Got it! I slowly pull my hands apart. I can see it! With my right hand holding its hilt
Wait! Does this mean my left hand is the scabbard!?
Tsk! Forget it!
--Kazee's Perspective--
Ugh! Damn it! It wasn't drunk enough! Shit! It caught me! Jeez! Is this it? Am I going to die like this?
Ugh...
I can't...
die...
here...
"But I have no regrets. I was always lying, always powerless… Yeah, I wanted both money and power…."
I started my confession.
Hayst! My goodness era is ending again, a real one this time. HAHAHA! But this time, it feels good. Is this the feeling of dying without regrets? I went and showed off, but in the end, I screwed up when it mattered but what I really wanted...
"Don't give up, Milady!"
"!"
~♪♪♪"You really know how to start
Fixing a broken heart
You really know what to do
Your emotional tools can cure any fool
Who's dreams have fallen apart
Fixing a broken heart"♪♪♪~
A bright light beamed on my face! Huh!? Are you my guardian angel? Where would you take me? Will I be in heaven? Or in hell?
Huh? Wait! That voice— It was him!
I open my eyes as I realized something odd
K-k-Kenshin!? What the!?
My eyes widened when I saw the mouth of the Assassin Vines was pierced, and Kenshin is— He's flying!?
WA—wait, No!
It was just a jump, but he was like an eagle! As if he has a wingspread at his back to slow down his fall! Where the hell did you go!? I thought you were eaten!
WAIT! What is he holding up there!? Is that a knife!? Where did he get that thing!?
"You said it yourself; lying's not good, right Milady? See, you can tell the truth" He was grinning; his eyes were smiling too.
His face is very calm! Not just that! His whole presence is full of tranquility.
"You still have to tell me more about this world. Teach me more about life and lend me your wisdom."
Oh!? Boy!
*SOB! SOB!*
Now he's here, I have nothing to worry about! This is the second time he saved me! He snapped his fingers, and that's that! In an instant! He dives thru at the Assassin Vine's heart. I almost got caught by it; thanks to the girl for pulling me out! If her timing is a little bit late, for sure—! That idiot kid! He's totally reckless!
Tsk!
PART 3
--Kenshin's Perspective--
"Angela!" Her Mother shouted in excitement
After what happened, I used up almost three-fourths of my Mana; summoning the Desolator is a pain! Then I burned its corpse, it vanished instantly with a 'poof!' and a small treasure chest appeared. Kazee opened it, and it's full of gold; we gave the chest to the Driver and free the kids. I rearrange the pathways with earth magic while we settled for a moment in the ground
~♪♪♪ "Soon the rain will stop falling, baby
And I'll forget the past
Cause here we are at last"~♪♪♪
"Mommy!"
"Lady, TH—thank you for saving my daughter…!" The Mother said to Kazee
Hayst! I always wonder about the feeling of this scenery, and now I am not wondering; I already witnessed it by myself! It's warm! heh heh
"You even saved us... We'll be glad to pay the compensation for that piece of applejack."
The merchant who is riding the flying carpet behind us approached Kazee; they greet her with respect.
She sighed
"Thanks, but seriously it's fine. I've decided that smacking that old pig was worth way more than money… I'll just work hard to replace it myself."
Oh!? HAHAHAHA! I thought she'll accept it; I didn't see that coming, huh!
PART 4
Just after their conversation, Kazee sent her gaze towards me. I was startled at first, and I thought she would glare at me, but it didn't happen.
"Kenshin…"
She walks towards me. What is it? Hays, I guess I'll count her on.
I was looking up at her, and I sigh! It can't be helped! She's taller than me, and my height was just about her shoulder.
"Hey Kazee, I have a favor to ask of you."
Kazee tilted her head. She's pretty blushing, I don't know! After effect, maybe?
"Be my friend!" ^_^ Hihihihihi
I held my right hand towards her while my left hand is scratching my nose
"You really want it to be done with favor?"
Huh? What does she mean?
*IICKK!*
Awww! She flicked my forehead again! Well! It was better than a flying right foot or a dashing left hook HAHAHAHAHA!
~♪♪♪ "You really know how to start
Fixing a broken heart"~♪♪♪
"Wh—what the hell is that for!?" I glared and shouted at her
Tsk!
I'm just asking a favor, and know what she replied? She didn't even take my hand
*HIC! HIC!* :<
I hate you!
"Hey, you've been precious to me too ^,^ So you don't need to ask any favor."
She was in her usual pose, slightly leaning back, chest upwards, and openly folded arms behind her head. But she is facing away from me while she is saying those. Is she blushing?
Fufuuu~
Payback time! I gently groped her chest from behind! Waaah! My senses are flashing red right after I touched her chest.
'DANGER INCOMING!'
I sensed her dazzling glare. She's releasing killing intent
Waaah!
I ran away from here as fast as I could
But she's fast! That right foot is high-grade quality
Aww! The very first time in my life, I had my first kiss...
....with the ground!
~♪♪♪"You really know what to do
Your emotional tools can cure any fool"♪♪♪~
"You should be gentle to chi—"
" ▽_▽ "
*YIKES!*
She glared at me, her chest upwards with her arms crossed
"Nothing!"
SCARY!
"We have each other's back, didn't we? >,< "
Hmmm?
-,-
Oh!? I get it!
"Okay!"
^.^
I giggles
"We have a journey to start, don't we?"
Right! To the Gate of Sirius!
"Yeah! Let's go!!"
~♪♪♪"Whose dreams have fallen apart
Fixing a broken heart"♪♪♪~