The gap between us - ( Seven deadly sins)

Chapter 42 - Medicine

- Zeldris Pov -

We all piled into the car, Nora and Melody in the back and Meliodas and I in the front. I was driving.

The stress was taking over me and I knew that if I didn't drive fast enough...then she might just die. Now the entrance to the demon realm was pretty far away and we couldn't fly there since Melody wasn't able to move, but I knew a short cut that would allow us to get there faster.

Meliodas turned to me straight after putting his seatbelt on and gave me a deeply troubling look. "Zel..." He shut his mouth suddenly as I started the car and didn't even look at him.

"I know, I'll drive as fast and safely as possible." I reassured as I pulled out of the drive way and began speeding 'safely' down the street.

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- Helbram Pov -

I got up from the ground, my legs were all tingly from disuse, and walked towards the door to pick up an envelope that had caught my eye. It appeared to have already been opened before so I had no trouble getting the folded letter out. "Oh no..."

"What is it?" I heard Percy ask me from the living room couch.

I groaned at him. "It's none of your damn business." I shot back, feeling the worry and frustration multiply just by reading the words. "How could I have been so stupid...?" I muttered, folding the paper and walking upstairs to our room.

"Where are you going?" He asked me, not wanting to be left alone.

I pinched the bridge of my nose. "I'm just going upstairs so I can think. If you're really that bored, then turn on the tv." I explained, closing the door and walking over to the table where I ended up throwing the letter. "Fuck..." I was worried...I was worried because all of this shit was going down and I couldn't do anything, I can't do anything. The letter freaked me out as well, apparently they missed something in the last ultrasound and need to do another one to check it out.

I threw myself onto the bed and laid on my back, staring up at the ceiling. "fuck this shit! Why can't I ever help the ones that I love!? First she got kidnapped by Percy, who's downstairs on the couch, then everyone found out about the pregnancy...and now...now." I began to cry, I'm a fucking soft bitch. "She's s-sick and I-I'm stuck here, unable to h-help!" I sobbed, laying on the bed with my arms over my face. "Shit!"

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- Timeskip: 1 hour -

- Zeldris Pov -

I took the shortcut, resulting in 2 hours being cut off of our travel time. I was frustrated as I parked the car in the demon realm.

"Well this sure is... nostalgic." I heard Meliodas complain behind me. I rolled my eyes as I got Melody out of the back seat and held her firmly. She weighed a lot...cuz she was pregnant.

I glanced at Meliodas for a split second. "Hey, take her for me won't you?" I asked before handing her to her father. I walked over to Nora.

"You know where to go from here, right?" She asked me. I sighed and nodded, suddenly feeling a little overwhelmed.

"Meliodas can drop her off at our fathers place...Aka the demon kings castle. Only problem is that he doesn't know that she's pregnant cuz he didn't come to the parties." I explained while scratching the back of my neck nervously.

Nora stiffened up. "So...okay then, we're gonna drop her there and Meliodas is gonna stay with her while we go find the flower?" She asked.

"Yes, that seems like the best plan."

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Meliodas, Melody, Nora and I all went our separate ways after that very important conversation that we totally all had together. Now I'm a man of logic and reason, but this shit...nope...there was no logic. Meliodas is sort of just playing the part of a guy who only feels 2 emotions and I'm so done. Nora on the other hand, has only 2 emotions, but she's a leader, a girl who excels and thrives at everything that she does. A sassy yellow eyed mage who couldn't give two fucks. I like her, she seems to really have her shit together.

But I'm worried, leaving Helbram behind was for the best, but I know that Melody needs him right now. More than ever. He's kind...and I can see that he's changed a lot; he used to get into trouble quite often, drank alcohol and skipped class. I mean he did get into all of those fights, but they were caused by assholes talking shit about Melody.
There were way too many of them to count, plus the one where he almost killed that guy...but he couldn't control himself, I know the feeling far too well, so touche.

"Zeldris?" Nora suddenly piped up, giving me a cold, stern look. "I thought I'd lost you there for a second. You good?" She asked me and I just nodded. Not really paying any mind to her question.

"Yeah, I'm good, just thinking about some stuff." She nodded in response and looked away.

I could see the inner conflict in her eyes. "Hey...um."

"Yeah?"

Nora tucked some hair behind her ear. "I...I'm not as smart and confidence as I come off as...the real confidence is Melody. I don't wanna bother you with my rant, but..." She took in a deep breath. "I wish I was more like you or Melody, or my mother...you guys seem to find it so much easier to keep leveled heads when it comes to tough situations, but I-"

"Nora." I interrupted and shook my head in disapproval. "You are confident, look at you. You showed up, helped us find the flower and you're talking to me with authority...I mean... what kind of a kid does that?" I asked, she shrugged and stiffened up as I put my hand on her shoulder. "A confident one."

She nodded. "I..." She looked up at the store we were standing outside of. "I think we're here." She visibly sweat dropped as I removed my hand from her shoulder.

I smiled at her. "I think you're right."

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- Meliodas Pov -

I entered the castle, feeling rather uncomfortable. My father, the demon king, was not the sort of man to get over things easily, no matter how much you try to explain to him, he just won't listen.

I gulped as I gave Melody a despairing look, feeling my father's eyes on me. "Meliodas? What are you doing here...and why have you got Melody?" He questioned me.

"Well...she's...sick and..." I trailed off as he got closer, I noticed his eyes widen with disbelief and shock.

"No way...is she...?" He stopped himself. I nodded and looked away.

"That doesn't matter right now, she has Devils fever, Zeldris and one of Melody's friends are looking for the medicinal flower. Can we please stay here until they find it?" I pleaded.

My father thought for a moment, sighing and nodding. "Of course, come in."

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Yeah...sooooooo...this is gonna be a roller coaster, I'm hoping to finish this up soon...and I don't know weather to make Percy actually evil, or just a kind, confused child.

Idk, tell me what you think ;3