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[In the Depth of Deeproot]
Fia was resting patiently near the Prince of Death's Throne, slowly closing her eyes.
However, a sudden Stir in the ambience made her raise her head and look at her front, just to see a Female Tarnished standing in front of her with her Sword drawn.
Fia: “I have been waiting for thee.”
The Tarnished gazed at her with suppressed anger in her eyes, she was very mad.
Fia: “Have thee come to finish the Golden Order’s Barbaric Deed, or Art Thou have another reason to cometh?”
Right after saying that, The Tarnished’s Hands began shaking. By panning up, we see that her eyes were rumbling as well.
*Flash*
A Memory of D's death, surrounded by Death Roots flashed before her.
*Flash*
Rogier the Sword Mage died and left a message written with trembling hands.
*Flash*
Gurranq, the Beast of Clergyman, was overtaken by Madness after D's Death and attacked The Tarnished in a moment of Frenzy.
*Flash*
Fia was there, and she was the one who caused all this grief.
*Flash back to Now*
The Tarnished’s gaze was very hurt as she gazed at Fia.
“What is the matter?” Fia asked.
*Clanks*
The Tarnished dropped her sword and fell to her knees, shaking and crying in regret: “I can’t....I Can’t do it....”
“Hm?” Fia wondered.
The Tarnished: “Ever since you left, life became harder with no place to go back to. You betrayed me, and killed my friend, and yet...You were always there when I needed you....”
Fia was shaken, however, she maintained herself and did not show any signs of fazes.
The Tarnished: “Please.....I know I shouldn’t be asking this...But please.....Can you hold me one more time?”
That was the moment Fia’s expression finally changed; she spoke with morbid content: “Thou Art is an odd one, even after all thee have gone through, Thou still wish to be held by me?”
The Tarnished nodded as tears streamed on her cheeks.
“Fine...Come closer.....” Fia welcomed The Tarnished with open arms as The Tarnished went to her.
*thud*
Once The Tarnished’s head was enveloped in Fia’s embrace, The Tarnished remembered all the times Fia held her and how she always made her feel better after having a horrible day, that was also when she started crying.
Fia: “Thou art very warm...As warm as I remember....”
“Thank you....” The Tarnished started, “You can’t be replaced by anyone...A woman like you is worth the world, and I am sorry for...Everything....”
In that moment, Fia finally smiled and replied: “It’s okay...Thou is okay.....Come visit me at any time, I’ll be around for thee....”
As The Tarnished was enveloped in Fia’s Embrace, all life matters started vanishing away as she slowly lost more stress and gained more peace of mind. It was something she craved for despite the history between them, and getting this embrace was all that mattered.
{The End}