The Nymph's Redemption: Acantha's Journey (7ds fanfiction)

Chapter Thirty-Eight: The Final Journey

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In this state of unconsciousness for Acantha, she stared up at what no longer remained the sickness. "My body feels so much lighter now... Was that the sickness...?" She asked herself. "At least now I can relax..." The girl took a deep breath before wandering around. Acantha aimlessly wandered the now peaceful dreamscape before hearing something calling out to her. Before she could even tell what or who it was, she woke up.

Acantha gazed up at the rocky ceiling above her and saw the druids surrounding her with a sigh of relief. "Huh... I could have sworn I just fell asleep at that farm-" she received a very rough bonk on the head from Jenna's staff. "You're pretty dumb for not telling anyone of that infection! You could have died!!" The blonde druid scolded, having to be held back by her sister. The nymph blinked a few times before pouting. "I come out of an unconscious state and the first thing you do is try and knock me out again!?" Acantha argued back. Jenna bonked her again, this time with her hand and that silenced up Acantha. After a bit of scolding she was lead to where the sins were. They all had been sitting by the lake and listening to King rant on about something. She approached them and gave her two cents.

The sight of Acantha standing there no longer sick and dying had definitely gotten everyone's attention. "Hey you should be resting Acantha!" Diane stood up quickly. Acantha scratched the back of her neck. "I mean I would have but Jenna was nagging on and on about..." She trailed off seeing Meliodas stand up looking very upset. In a flash, Acantha was on the ground with Meliodas laying on her and holding her in a tight embrace. His face was hidden in her shoulder as he seemed to be extremely tense. "Meliodas... Are you alright?" She asked and looked over at him. The blonde only hid his face further and was quiet for a moment. "Don't ever do that again... You had me terrified I was gonna lose you." He muttered, his voice making it obvious he was choking back tears. Acantha only smiled and reached up to gently pet his head. "You're not gonna lose me any time soon. I can promise you that." She tried to sit up and looked at the other sins.

"Did anything happen while I was gone? Or I guess.  While Gowther and I had left?" Acantha asked. Merlin went on to explain the situation. By the end of this story, the nymph seemed a bit down. "I'm sorry I left. If I had known this would have happened I would have helped fight." She said. Ban glared a bit and flicked her in the forehead. "No way in hell would I let you fight at the condition you were in. Learn to listen to your limits." He scolded. The others nodded in agreement at Ban's statement as Acantha only listened. The group all enjoyed the light felt moment before Merlin spoke up. "Gowther, may I see that map once more?" The woman asked, using her magic to open the paper and read it.  "You were going South eh? I'm familiar with a village near your destination. Though you will have to go on foot the rest of the way." She explained to everyone. "Are you not coming?" Acantha asked and tilted her head. Merlin nodded. "I will be joining you all, I have some questions myself if there really is a goddess." She said.

The druids saw off the sins and company and Merlin snapped her fingers. Meliodas didnt seem to leave Acantha's side and protected her the whole walk over. It was dark and the moon was full within the southern part of Britannia. The group all walked until Acantha noticed a very overgrown trail deep in the forest. It struck her curiosity and so she started to follow it. "Hey! Acantha I don't think thats a possible trail!" Diane exclaimed and followed her. "Ah jeez she slips through those branches so easily... I dont wanna ruin my outfit." The giant girl whined. King sighed. "I'll follow her from above." He stated and floated up, Merlin joining him with Meliodas following her by taking the same path she did. By the time Acantha got passed the overgrown brush, she stood in front of a hidden temple. It was old with cracked pillars and statues that made it seem like any slight inconvenience would ruin it. The temple was small yet still spacious and had old offerings littering the place, though most had eroded from age and lack of care.