Trinity Bloods (FanFic)

35† The Ugly

Abel knew Eden was in pain but didn't look like she was fully ready to talk anymore on what all happened and or went down. "I want to go lay down in an actual bed now. The bench last night was not doing it for me." Eden lifted her eyes to Abel, the red orbs shifting a bit between Esther and him. She then took Abel's arm and clung strongly to his forearm almost as if she would fall if she were to let go of him. She was thankful for the strong man Abel became despite his challenges growing up.

"Oh. Alright." Abel nodded towards the couple in the room as they held each other trying to comfort each other. Mostly Felix helping Julia. Esther joined Abel at his side but kept a close eye on Eden who walked alongside Abel but stared numbingly at the floor. Even with Eden having bright red, hungry eyes, they were still dull and lifeless.

Once outside, Esther looked up to the sunset sky. Taking in a deep breath she held the fabric of her dress and turned to the two pulling all the confidence she could to form the sentence next, "Miss Eden? Where are you staying tonight? I could see about finding a room with the Nuns. I'm sure we'd be happy to provide for your needs."

Eden's grip tightened on Abel's arm, and she tucked her head closer to his chest where she barely managed to mumble out a few words, "Please don't let me go."

Esther watched as Abel looked to her but gave a warm smile, "Thank you for the offer, Sister. I'll be fine sleeping in a chair for another night. I don't mind. Besides, I believe it might be safer if I stayed up and watched over Eden until she falls asleep."

Eden held the rosary like necklace in her one hand and stared longingly at it. Unsure if it was mocking her or not she dropped it along her chest but looked to Esther who was staring at her, only to return a meek smile. "Alright, Father. You just stay out of trouble then. Don't be bothering Sister Eden so she can get a good night's rest."

Abel's jaw dropped, he was unsure of what Esther fully meant, "If you're saying I'd do anything to... Esther! Absolutely NOT! Eden would never let me! Nor would I ever allow myself to commit any act like that! Besides, Eden is not a sister. She's a Count's granddaughter and a Pope's daughter. Not to mention, the land she lays claim to, leaving her technically a Princess as well. Maybe even if we could acknowledge a Queen! She's technically a very high class Lady in every aspect!"

There was a small slight giggle from Eden as she stood up straighter showcasing her actual height alongside the towering Abel. "I hope Sister Esther means about your blabbering and never knowing when to be quiet." A small jab of her fist connected to Abel's rib cage, doubling him over more as if he was stabbed or shot in the gut.

A blush grew across Esther's face as she nodded, "Oh, of course! Well, I'll be on my way. Father, do you need me to deliver your breakfast tomorrow? To make sure you wake up on time for Sunday?"

This time it was Abel's turn to stammer. He stepped forward holding his palm over his chest, "How could you accuse me of something like that? I'm always up in the morning before the sun is even up! I could never sleep in on a glorious morning such as Sunday!" Eden let out a snicker before placing her head against Abel's arm with closed eyes, her body fighting to stay awake as her eyes already gave in. Looking down then back to Esther Abel nodded with pleading eyes.

Esther giggled then bowed to the two before her. Upon making her leave, Abel looked down to Eden almost asleep once again. "I've never seen you this tired."

A slight stir caused Eden to blink her eyes, "You've also not seen me in almost 300 years. Or, well at least recognized me in the last fifteen or so... Now, please can I go lay down?" Eden looked up to Abel, her eyes pleading for sleep, but also her eyes showing how much her body was begging for nutrients that she was depriving herself from. Not to mention how much blood she has lost being tortured the last however long with the Inquisition. She had lost count, if not cared to remember the days. They found it entertaining at how much she could bleed out and still live.