An Unknown Bond [Zeldris x OC]

Ch. 38 - Afterwards

Chapter 38 - Afterwards

The hardest thing in life is and will always be to say goodbye. Because no matter how often we say goodbye to someone, we never really get used to it. It means that someone we love and care about leaves our path for a while. And if you ask me, that's someonething I can never get used to. And I have had some of the hardest goodbyes ever. I said goodbye to Meliodas when he left the demons world without me. I said goodbye to Zeldris 3.000 years ago when I left the demons world without him knowing. I said goodbye to Meliodas over and over again and it never became easier. But no matter how many times I watched Meliodas die and come back, no matter how often I left him behind or how often I said goodbye to people I met on my way, no matter how often I had said goodbye to Merlin or Arthur, who were like my family for a very long time, saying goodbye never became easier. But no goodbye ever was as hard as this one.

A loud, dull noise tore me from my thoughts and when I looked up I saw a foaming beer standing in front of me. I knew who was sitting next to me immadiately without lifting my gaze some more, but I did it anyway. Bright green eyes glared at me happily, his blond hair hanging wildly on his face, on which a broad smile could be seen.

"Now don't look like that!" said Meliodas. "It's been a long time since we all came together!"

And he was right. It had been a few weeks since all of the Seven Deadly Sins and our friends, the holy knights, and even Arthur and a few others, were sitting together. It had been a few weeks since the holy war was over and the repairs slowly let the kingdom of Liones shine in its old glory. Chased peasants and villagers who had fled during the war returned to their homeland and continued their lives where they had left off. Fields were plowed again, fruit was harvested and a new everyday life had returned to everyone's life. The Seven Deadly Sins had gone their separate ways again, but this time without breaking up.
Despite her love for King, Diane had decided not to go to the fairy forest with him but to help with the repairs in the kingdom, as her strength and size were of enormous advantage.
Ban and Elaine, however, had accompanied King, so that Elaine could draw a little more strength. Her next destination was a journey through the country and later perhaps even the world.
Elizabeth had returned to the castle but stopped by the Boar Hat every day to wait for the evening.
Meliodas and I also helped with repairs near the kingdom during the day and worked with Hawk at the Boar Hat in the evening, still looking for a new cook as Ban wouldn't join us anymore.
Merlin had returned to Arthur and was doing new research, including to continue helping Escanor better control his powers while he settled in a deserted area near the kingdom.
Gowther spent his time learning how to properly handle his heart and all of the emotions. He lived in the castle for a while to come to terms with his past with Nadja. Life went on for all of us, albeit in different ways. But many weeks ago, even before we parted ways, we promised to see each other again soon.

the evening of the end of the Holy War
"I never thought that roofs are your favorite place. After all, Zeldris pushed you off one" Meliodas said and climbed onto the roof of the Boar Hat to join me.

"What a lovely memory" I chuckled.

"What's going on? I thought you and Zeldris would spend the evening doing... well, let's not talk about what you two would be doing if you wouldn't be here."

I punched his arm playfully but couldn't help the smirk forming on my lips. "You may have part of your fathers power now but you're still the same idiot."

"I never said I'm going to change" he answered with the same amusement. "Now? What's bugging you?"

I sighed and rested my head on his shoulder, looking straight forward at the nearby forest, without really paying attention to it. I was still thinking about todays events and how Zeldris and Meliodas disappeared in front of my eyes. "You have no idea how relieved I am that you're back safe."