Love's Untimely End

Bonded souls

A/n Rewritten chapterrr!!

As the water blades surged towards Kunikuzushi, a sharp gust of wind encircled him with a protective embrace, leaving him astonished. His eyes widened in awe as he witnessed this unexpected phenomenon. Soon after, a similar vortex of wind enveloped Mona, leaving her bewildered.

"What is this?" Mona exclaimed, her eyes widening in disbelief. "An Anemo Vision? But I thought you were skilled in the art of wielding electro," she said through clenched teeth, determination etching her face. She attempted to push through the swirling wind, only to feel its sharp edge cutting into her, causing her to wince in pain.

Kunikuzushi responded, a tinge of exasperation present in his voice, "Indeed, I do wield the Electro vision. Clearly, this manifestation is not of my doing, you imbecile." With an eye roll of irritation, he emphasized the distinction between himself and the enigmatic gust.

"Then who—" Mona's sentence is abruptly interrupted as a sudden gust of wind strikes her forcefully, causing her to lose her grip on her catalyst. The handheld instrument slips from her grasp and clatters onto the ground, momentarily forgotten amidst the chaotic whirlwind.

Perplexed by Mona's accusation, Kunikuzushi's brows furrow in confusion. Suddenly, a realization washes over him like a gentle breeze. He recollects that Kazuha wields the power of Anemo, and his gaze instinctively turns towards the open doorway. Despite finding no visible presence, Kunikuzushi's mind begins to connect the dots.

"There appears to be no one in sight," he voices his confusion, his tone laced with bewilderment. "What on earth are you insinuating, Mona? It's just the two of us here."

"Open your eyes and observe your surroundings," Mona retorts with exasperation, her irritation palpable. "The protective wind encircling you, adorned with delicate maple leaves—it is undoubtedly the handiwork of your meddlesome boyfriend! Always intervening when he's not wanted!" Her voice crescendos as she vents her frustration, the words ringing out with vehemence.

Kunikuzushi's gaze shifts back to the swirling wind, now noticing the intricately adorned maple leaf within it. A sense of awe permeates his being, his heart softening ever so slightly. "He actually came," he whispers in a hushed, tender tone, his voice carrying a hint of vulnerability.

"What manner of wind inflicts harm?" she hissed, their bodies ensnared in a tempestuous cyclone. In the midst of their struggle, a mellifluous voice resonated, tenderly breaking through the chaos.

"Kuni, my love, are you here?" the voice intoned, causing Kunikuzushi's eyes to widen in astonishment. He swiftly shifted his gaze towards the entrance, his heart leaping with anticipation. "Kazuha?" he uttered, a glimmer of hope kindling within him. And a figure materialized, unmistakably the ethereal form of Kazuha himself.

"I have located you," Kazuha declared, a gentle smile gracing his countenance as he traversed the winds with an otherworldly grace. Unaffected by the tempestuous forces surrounding them, he closed the distance to Kunikuzushi and proceeded to release him from the binds that confined him.

Mona, overcome by a torrent of emotions, implored them to halt. "You, cease this! Kuni, Please, let us be together," she pleaded, her gaze fixed upon both of them. "I have devoted myself to you, gone to great lengths for your sake. let us remain united. I have invested my heart and soul into our bond! Why? Why him?" Her tear-streaked face fell upon the ground, her voice laden with heartbreak and confusion. Kazuha regarded her with narrowed eyes, a tinge of compassion seeping through his countenance, albeit faintly.

Kunikuzushi pivoted towards Mona, his expression hardened as he crossed his arms in defiance. "You claim to have invested your heart and soul in our bond? Such absurdity you speak, your words ring hollow and empty," he retorted. "For if your heart truly resided within this scheme of yours, then it must be devoid of any genuine sentiment. If this plan of yours represents an investment of your heart, then it is clear that your heart must be void of any semblance of humanity. You schemed to bring about my demise, Mona. How can you expect anyone to remain by your side after such treachery?"