Amat Victoria Curam

#5

Leaving the base, Aloy said goodbye to Gaia for a while, and set off to look for Erend at the previously agreed location. It was not far, only few clicks away.

The battle of their lives is approaching and they will be ready for it. It was then that she realized that there was no point in ignoring what she really felt about him. She knew that from the first moment she met him. There was no doubt now. Immediately, she felt brave enough to finally admit it to herself and to Erend. He is the man she loves and she will share that love with him. The environment moved beneath her and the hooves of her artificial horse (Artie, she called it) were like a confirmation of her decision.

She smiled, though she felt it was nothing more than the silly reaction of an insanely brave young woman. Legacy of Elisabet Sobeck, she thought.

The battle to save the world is approaching, and chances of human survival are significant. If they lose, at least they didn't give up. If they win, they have secured the future. Whatever happens, Nemesis entities will suffer when they arrive.

- Aloy! Are you ready to share the news with your best friend over drink? - Erend said casually, noticing her coming down from her techno-horse. He had just talked to his friends and was now approaching her, careless in his typical way and pleased to see her.

- More than that! My dearest friend - she laughed and kissed him hard, without hesitation, as never before, straight in the mouth. She took his hand firmly.

- Oh, I see that you think of me very fondly... of course, that is not surprising to me at all.

- We have a lot to discuss - she said, smiling lice crazy.

- I can't wait - he replied bravely and went with her to the nearest tent.