Author's Note: I know what you might be thinking right now. And yes, this part of the story that has the point of view of Luscia is still going on. Alright, now that that is over with, let's get on with the story. Also, this was before the year and a half time skip.
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I had a weird dream last night.
It was all about everything that has ever happened to me in my past life. In my dream, I was the sole survivor of the Soul Eater attack on our base. I continued with my life and I eventually, and inevitably, grew old and died.
In that dream, I lamented the fact that I was the only one left alive and that I never did fulfill my duty as a General. You see, when we were created, we had this mission implanted into our minds that we should make sure that no one will die on our watch, including our fellow Generals.
I let everyone die when I could have helped. I just kept staying alive the entire time as I thought that my siblings would never have told me to kill myself because I failed and survived. I thought that, I could redeem myself by saving the lives of others and that when I do die, I will not be left out.
Right when death was coming for me, a memory flashed in my mind for just a fraction of a second. It was so short yet, I could see it as clear as day. They were the last words the 1st Hero ever said to any of us.
I was one of the last people to stay alive during the attack. Not because of my own skills but because of the fact that I stayed behind the frontlines the entire time. The last ones alive were just me, Xi, Rho, Sigma, and Iota. Well, the 1st Hero was still alive at that time as well, of course.
Anyway, we were all huddled up near the back of our base. We we all pretty badly wounded and, all of us knew that we were definitely going to die. But, that thought had never really scared us as we knew we weren't beings that weren't supposed to exist in the first place. All we had to do was try to reduce their numbers as much as we can.
That was when the 1st Hero came inside of the room. He said that there were too many of them and that it was certain that we would all die in a certain amount of time and that there was nothing else to do but to just fight to the end, the exact same thing we were thinking of doing.
He then fell silent and started telling us something. The thing he started talking about was the very last time any of us have heard him talk to us. The 'thing' he talked with us about was a brief explanation of his past. Here is what he said to all of us.
"Hey, guys. I just thought of something. It is highly likely that we are all going to perish soon so, I thought that if we are going to die, we might as well go out in style. You see, before I was brought to this world, I took life for granted. In my old world, we could easily bring someone back from the dead, though that option was limited to extremely wealthy people. I was such an example, and so I thought I could do what ever I wanted as I could come back. But then, my friend betrayed me and accused me of a crime I never committed. I was stripped of my money and thrown into the streets. That was when I first found myself on this world. I started appreciating how beautiful and fragile life was and, for the first time, I was satisfied. I had a wife and all of you were like the children I never had. So, let's give it all we've got... as a family, right?"
- AN HOUR LATER OF FIGHTING -
*This is what Luke experienced in real life with no one else as a witness as they all died.*
"Heh. It's a good thing my friend betrayed me. I was able to have a life much more meaningful than being an immortal businessman. I was able to be a hero to those around the world. But, most importantly, I was able to have new friends and a new family. I have no regrets. Life is so much more beautiful and precious than any gemstone I could have owned. Oh yeah, I forgot. Hey, if gods really do exist, let me stay alive in the dreams of my children once we all reincarnate again. Also, make sure that this world I fought for will be in good hands. Alright, that should be enough. I'll be looking forward to seeing all of your progress in your next lives."
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I then woke up.
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What just happened?
I don't remember anything. I think I was thinking about something related to dreams but, I already forgot about any kind of dream I could have had since yesterday. I wonder what it was I was thinking about?
It was probably nothing important if I forgot all about it. Wait, where am I again? Oh yes, I am in a carriage going back to Axanon. What day is this again? It is probably the 4th day I was staying inside of this thing. Having fun with Alex really made me more of an outside person. The guards said that we will be stopping at the Geyser City, Ronane in around 15 days or so.
Once we are there, we will stay for a few days and pick up the necessary supplies and continue on back to Axanon. I will finally be able to see Mother, Sierra, and everyone else I missed while I was gone.
I wonder how they'll react when I show up again? They might be happy to see me again. Mother will definitely hug me too tightly. I will be able to tell them about everything I did while I was in Vulcan and continue improving my skills.
*Clang*
I grab the locket I am wearing around my neck tightly. I do hope that Alex is having a good time in Quaran as well. Knowing him, he is probably just running around shouting, "I've got to train so that I can be the first place winner!", or something. Not that it is necessarily a bad thing to do.
Hmm...
Who really did change the most between the both of us? Alex still retains most of his personality and ways of thinking from when he was still Zeta. So, does that mean that I am the one who changed the most? I started thinking more and more about Alex.
It is weird as I really do love him but, when there is nothing else to talk about, he just wanders into my mind. Am I just worrying too much? Am I too obsessive with him when I should be minding my own business? Am I... overprotective of him now?
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No.
He should be completely fine, even without me. He is that much more powerful than me, both emotionally and physically. I will need to catch up to him so that I will be able to win the fight we will have once we meet each other once more.