The Beast and the Sword Book 2: The Changes

Page 6 Epilogue: Is It Possible?

(Opening Theme: The Beast Player Erin Opening 1-Drop Performed By Sukima Switch)

    The royal capital had been dimly lit as the barrier that had surrounded the surrounding area and even the castle that had been in the center. The house they had stayed in had been quiet, even after all the chaos that had occurred in the kitchen as those in the household had been sleeping soundly.

    All--Except for two.

    Karasu had awoken with a scream as he had been in a cold sweat; though he had been quick to calm himself as he had buried his face into his hands as he groaned. His snake had been resting on the bed as well as he slithered up on his arm.

    "Just my luck--I didn't have that dream for the last two years, and it comes back in spades."

    Sachiko who had been in the bed next to his own as she seemed to have stirred, "Aniki... Is everything okay...?"

    "Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you." Karasu said as he gave her a reassured smile, "I'll be fine. You can go back to sleep."

    Sachiko yawned before she fell back into the bed as she shut her eyes. Karasu sighed before he got out of bed and went out of the room. Sauntering down the kitchen he went to help himself to whatever had been in the fridge as he practically drank down a glass of fruit punch before he let out a tremendous burp.

    "God--What I wouldn't give to just have a damn break."

    His snake let out a hiss as he nuzzled his head into his cheek. "Yeah--I'm glad you agree."

    Soon enough he heard the sound of a soft guitar playing as he noticed that it had been from nearby. It hadn't been long before he heard a familiar voice.

For one so small, you seem so strong
My arms will hold you keep you safe and warm
This bond between us, can't be broken

I will be here don't you cry

Cause you'll be in my heart
You'll be in my heart
From this day on, now and forevermore

You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart always

    There he saw Prism sitting on the back porch with her guitar in hand as she had been sitting against Adrien while the spirits had gathered around her listening to her play. Karasu sighed as he quickly wrapped the bandages around his arm good and tight before he sauntered over to the back porch.

    "Well look who's out of her room." Karasu said as he put on a smile while Prism flinched. She had been quick to calm down as she smiled, "Hi Karasu."

    Karasu allowed the snake's tail to hang from his arm as he started to tickle her, which she couldn't help but giggle at. Though he noticed that she had a cup of half down juice. He allowed the snake to recoil as he took a seat beside her.

    "I see you decided to help yourself to some punch too." He said.

    "Yuup. " She replied.

    He soon took the jug he had, as he held it towards her, "To the weirdos that is us."

    Prism chuckled before she clanked her glass to his jug before they chugged it down and they both let out their own burps. "Whew--!" Karasu said, as he hit his chest, "--Felt that!"

    "Me too." Prism said with a smile, "So... What are you doing up and about?"

    "Just had a pretty bad dream." He said with a wave of his hand, "And felt like getting myself a said drink. I--Take it you refuse to go to sleep?"