"It's not a bad thing, you know?"
"What?" Amy said while studying
Amy stopped what she was doing and stared at the scrying ball, still black and unresponsive. It's been months since she left to this expedition and over a few weeks since she lost contact with them. The ship has a secret room which she can stay in. It is a bit bigger than a captain's quarters and secure enough where she won't worry about it being discovered since there is no entrance.
"Falling in love." Boris replied, "You're not asexual, are you?"
Amy shook her head, "I'm not. But consider my mental age and my biological one, I can't bring myself to be attracted to these people."
"But this is your life, a fresh start. Your memories show me your experiences. It may be much different here."
"There are no restraining rules in my old life. I can date anyone regardless of title, career, gender or sexuality. I've dated men and women, and all those relationships have come to an end, and I forget about it. It ended with me cutting loose ends when it comes to my feelings."
"Your point being?"
"I'm saying that it's not the same thing here. The moment I begin dating, people will either push me into marrying them or shame me ruthlessly. There is always a downside no matter who you choose. And if that's not bad enough, I'm not actually my own person here. I am a grown woman in her thirties in a body of a fourteen-year-old girl. I am not attracted to people in my biological age, and I can't be attracted to people in my mental age either and I'm not willing to date someone who would be willing to date me as I am."
"She has a point, you know." Alabaster noted, "She can choose who she wants to be with. Don't force this one on her. Adult or not, she is a child."
Boris is irritated, "You never have been in a relationship in the first place. You don't get to talk."
"Neither are you and besides, I have no interest in the concept." he refuted calmly, "What's your excuse?"
Boris sighed in exasperation then spoke calmly, "When you grow older, if the opportunity or moment comes by, would you at least give it a chance?"
Amy had a thoughtful look. Truth is that even if she is at the age where her morals find it acceptable, she wouldn't see it the same. For some people, she grew up with them. It's awkward. Not to mention, she doesn't belong in this world, she made meaningful relationships and connections here. It will be hard to let it go when she returns but if she adds a lover to leave behind then it will just add in the sorrow.
"We'll see." She said and continues studying.
Amy noticed the magical map on the table move to a marked area. This is it. They are finally here. Quickly she teleported back on her spot and moved to the deck where everyone can see the island.
*
Vivi is in a coma, Lissa has gone back to Orlando and now this.
Leon and the rest are staring at Kitty with both her legs broken. She lowered her head down looking extremely distressed and ashamed.
"Sorry, I was too careless."
"What happened to you?" Theseus asked.
"I... don't remember. I guess I was just running and tripped and hit my head hard."
She touched the back of her head, bandaged up but now bald as the injury was pretty deep. She doesn't remember any events of what caused her injury.
"They said that once the injury completely heals, they will restore my hair however my legs..." she looked at her legs, "The bones are broken in several pieces, and I basically ruined them. I won't run as fast anymore. Even Melissa's healing powers won't fix this."
Her injuries are severe. There would be visible and severe scarring on both legs. As a warrior, Sabina can wear these scars with pride, but scars ruin her chances in the marriage mart and her legs cannot be shown off so no one will know.
Leon stares at the slightly depressed Kitty. It is obvious that she harbors a crush on Rufus, but it is also obvious that he never entertained the idea of marrying. Even so, she is still a young girl, whoever did this to her knew of her power and attacked her. This isn't something an accident could do. As if it isn't suspicious enough, they are taken out one by one.
Leon left the room, and the rest soon follow.
"We have to tell the Queen about this." Nathaniel said.
Theseus is quiet for the first time, not knowing what to say. His usual cheerful nature is not there.
"No, if her Majesty knew then we will all comply to follow her for everything."
"But we don't even know where to start." Theseus shouts.
Nathaniel stopped Leon in his track.
"Someone is obviously taking us out one by one. Amaryllis is gone abroad, Violet is in a coma, Melissa is sent away and now Sabina is crippled. Who knows who else would be targeted."
Leon has a crazed look in his eyes, a look that is determined to kill. It's not a surprise that he's killed people. But he did it out of retaliation and with no remorse.
"Let's think this through."
Nathaniel grabbed Leon by his collar. "You son of a bitch! What the hell are you planning? Wait till we all die?!"
"Stop," Rufus puts himself between them before looking around, "Follow me." He then took them to the Sun Dorm and entered his room.
*
Amy is finally on an island of an item she probably needed the most. This one is deserted and void of people, but she finally can resume her goal on finding the ruins and is actually coming with the research team. She actually managed to overhear that this is where hidden treasure is located. The Witch of Endor has answered two questions to both Boris and Alabaster. Both are important and crucial to their goals. One of them was before the Ripper was erased and the other was after. The second one is to find the Demon Contract of the Succubus; Nana. She is a key player to their plans.
Amy recalled what the succubus looked like in the show, she looked like what a succubus was portrayed in media but in the end, this image she created for herself is a false one, so she always wondered what she really looked like. Did she keep the horns and tail?