Beautiful Pain

ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 1

A tale told only once...
A tale about love, hardships & tragedy. The only love that Felix has ever experienced...with the one whom he would continue to cherish forever...Rumia.

This story is spoken from Felix' point of view.

"Silas!" I call out.
I can't keep up with him. His footwork has mastered the speed of light.

"What is it?" he hurriedly swings around. "We don't have much time left."

"Well, at least wait up for me!" I whine. "I am not cut out for this much walking!"

Panting down, trying to catch my breath, I hear a chuckle leave Silas' mouth.
"Well, I guess you have to find a way to catch up." he grins & returns to walk faster.

Such brutality.

...

Silas & I were invited to the Erstonia Empire by the Emperor himself, Jack Cyngus.

The reason for the matter...was that Silas is set to be engaged to his youngest daughter. That plan has been coordinated for a while now.

Silas has lost most emotion after the attack on Vortis Empire. It took everything inside of him & he swore to show no mercy nor trust to anyone. He still laughs & reveals his amusement from time to time...however, it will never be the same as it was those years ago, when we first met. I have lost all hope that the old him is still in there somewhere, burried deep.

One thing was for sure though, he plans to keep the promise he gave his mother...to marry Rias Ambrose.

Not too long ago, we were surviving in the slums & learning how to use a sword for the first time...only recently, the Emperor had got word of our situation & is now keeping track of us.

"Took you long enough."

I have reached Silas while he stands in front of the Erstonia Empire.
My eyes have blessed me. I haven't seen anything quite like this mansion that stands before me. It's really a sight to behold.

We are given no time to admire it because we were already running late.
When we enter inside, I wait for Silas outside while he discusses matters with the emperor...and that is where I saw her.

A sword, slashing through the wind. The amazing footwork right before me, in this very garden.
The long hair that flows through the cold breeze in a ponytail is very graceful, considering she's using that sword with everything inside of her.

That is one talented swordswoman.

I walk towards her but when she notices me, things don't go well.

I don't know why my feet had started to move towards her but all I know, was that I was not in control of it.

"Who might you be?" she howls in such an aggressive tone.
Her sword is pointed at me, her eyes are staring directly into my soul...and all I could do, is just stand there, breathing heavingly.

Her form is perfect, she can slice right through me if she wanted to.

"I-i'm Felix...Severan..." I stutter.

She sighs & swings her sword into her scabbard. "You're Silas' friend?"

I nod, slowly. "Correct."

"I see." she mutters. "Sorry for the confusion."
She turns around & begins to pick up her belongings. "I thought you were a scum, sneaking into the palace."

I should have stayed standing still until she was out of sight...but I was not in control of my own body.
"Wait!" I yell after her.

She swiftly turns back around. "Yeah? what is it?"