Being a Valkyrie is not easy [HI3rd FF/ selfinsert]

8. As Thunders Filled The Sky

~Yuki POV~

Mei and I just came back to Helios after following the little girl Sora to the roost. Mei had explained to me that they had found the girl when they came to Nagazora. Sora had watched me curiously and asked me if I was Kiana. With a small laugh I had introduced myself and explained to her that I was not Kiana. The little girl said that she and the other children were being taken somewhere else. ,,It is better for the children. With the growing threat, life here would not be easier for them," said the Herrscher. I ignored the voice and went on. To my surprise, Mei and I faced the woman who had taken Kiana away. Mei must have noticed that I was tensing up. But she only said that Raven would not harm us.

While Mei had been talking to Raven, I looked around a bit. A little further down I saw all the children running around excitedly and packing their things. It was nice to see that there were still children who could be carefree. Somehow I got the feeling while watching that I would also have experienced this once.... After a while, Mei came to me and said that we should go. But something was different. Mei's expression was more tense and dark.

When Mei and I entered the Helios, Mei immediately disappeared into the hallways and I was left there. Not knowing what to do now, I began to explore the corridors. ,,You should keep an eye on Mei,'' the Herrscher suddenly spoke up. ,,Why?" I asked quietly. ,,That Raven must have said something to Mei. She is much quieter than usual. Even if she is worried about Kiana, at least she was talkative," the Herrscher explained. ,,Okay, I will," I replied thoughtfully and continued walking.

Unconsciously, I passed by the hospital room and heard Kiana talking, and in the hallway stood Mei, who seemed to be listening. Quietly, so as not to frighten Mei, I also stood in the hallway and listened along. ,,...I will abide by your methods of containment and treatment. I know that I am a bomb.... so I should be kept away. So I hope that you will also keep my friends in the Far East department away from me. I don't want them to get too close to me.... not until my Herrscher problem is solved,'' said Kiana.

,,You know they will do anything to stay by your side," Dr. Tesla said, somewhat upset. ,,I know... that's why I'm asking you for help. I can't put them in danger again. I was shocked when I met Mei in Arc City... She had changed so much... she looked so exhausted. She's acting like everything's okay, but I know... She found a home and friends at St. Freya, and got back the things she desired but lost.... She almost escaped her past... but I... I destroyed it all. It's the same with Yuki. She made her first friendship and home with us, but lost it so quickly. In Arc City, she was by my side all the time and took care of me. And I dragged her into everything.'' Kiana answered and my hands tightened. ,,It's not your fault. The Herrscherof the Void did all that. The girls never blamed you for anything...'' disagreed Dr. Tesla.

,,I know... that's why I feel even worse.... They chose to trust me, to treat me as a friend, and they are still waiting for me despite what happened.... If I become this monster again, they won't leave me alone.... they will do everything to save me. And if that happens... I might kill those who care about me. I... I won't let that happen again,'' Kiana confessed. ,,This is between Sirin and me. I must put an end to this. But not by dragging them into this. I don't want... those around me to continue suffering." Kiana continued. I looked at Mei who had just shed a tear.