{Few days later}
[Galloris, Lyrinn, Reyn, Lloyden and Syronos were in a meeting. It was the middle of a tense afternoon. They decided to make preparations to raid the main base of the corruption. Everyone gathered at the round stone table in the meeting room. A map of the Eye of Eden realm was laid out.]
Galloris
The Eye of Eden is a very dangerous place. We'll need the majority of our warriors. At all costs, we need to protect Lyrinn. It seems she has an oath to fulfill.
Syronos
What oath, sister?
Lyrinn
To repel corruption.
Syronos
... I think I should do it.
Lyrinn / Reyn / Galloris / Lloyden
What!?
[Everyone was shocked.]
Lyrinn
Syronos... I made this oath so that I can break the cycle.
Syronos
Lyrinn... as far as we know, the cycle will only continue.
Galloris
Syronos...
Syronos
I just want Lyrinn to live happily, just as Pythoris would have wanted her to. Besides... I'm supposed to be dead a long time ago.
Galloris
I don't understand...
Lyrinn
...
[Lyrinn was silent. She know what her brother meant by that last sentence. Everyone else was confused and worried. Lloyden was becoming worried about Syronos' wellbeing.]
Reyn
Syronos... What do you mean you're supposed to be dead? Listen you've lived for a long time and all of a sudden you're saying you're supposed to be dead?
Lloyden
Are you okay? Do you need to talk to someone General Syronos?
Syronos
I died a decade ago and I was reborn as who I am now. I was a former vessel of corruption before I was killed.
[Lloyden and Reyn were clueless and worried about Syronos' well being. Galloris looks downward in realization of what Syronos meant and looks at Lyrinn wanting to confirm his realization. ]
Galloris
Is it true Lyrinn?
[Lyrinn silently nods her head in response, knowing exactly what Galloris thought. Reyn and Lloyden were still confused and worried but they stayed silent, unsure of what to say. Lyrinn then spoke to confirm her answer.]
Lyrinn
Yes sir...
Galloris
... Ederi Leader Alice, so the rumours are true.
Syronos
I want to fix this mess... I want my daughter to rest happily. Even if it means I'm dead.
Galloris
Daughter...?
[Lyrinn knew Syronos was referring to her. She was "Syronos' adopted daughter" in his previous life. It did not take long for Galloris to understand what Syronos meant.]
Galloris
... I see.
Lyrinn
Brother... are you sure?
Syronos
I'm sure of it. I'll sacrifice myself.
[Lyrinn hugs her brother in flowing tears. He was the only family who came back for her even after death. She did not want to lose him but it seems that Lyrinn knew she had one more death to accept before the situation was finally over. Everyone was sad but they had seemed to accept it sadly. No one bothered to oppose trying to stop Syronos from changing his decision.]
Lyrinn
Will you be okay?
Syronos
I will...
Galloris
It was always great having you on our organization Syronos.
Syronos
Indeed... How about we get back to planning?
Galloris
Very well...
[As soon as everyone had calmed their sadness down, they started to resume back onto the plan. Faces of seriousness come back.]
Galloris
I have no idea how powerful the army may be. I suggest putting our strongest soldiers at the front. We will need to protect Syronos at all costs so the plan can be successful. I am aware he's a powerful fighter but we cannot underestimate our opponent. Lloyden, Reyn, you two stay with Syronos and protect him.
Reyn / Lloyden
Got it.
Galloris
Syronos, stay with Reyn and Lloyden.
Syronos
Alright.
Galloris
Lyrinn, you and I will battle up front. Make sure we stay within our vicinities. Understood?
Lyrinn
Yes.
Galloris
Alright, I've explained what we are going to do. Does anyone want to make any suggestions before we start preparing our soldiers?
Lloyden
All good.
Reyn / Lyrinn
All understood and clear.
Syronos
Galloris, Reyn... be sure to take care of Lyrinn for me once this is all over.
Reyn
We will...
[Everyone leaves the room and heads to their rooms to gather their weapons. Galloris head to the soldier training rooms to announce a raid on the Eye of Eden. Every soldier headed to get their weapons ready.
After Lyrinn has gathered her stuff she walks to see Reyn, still preparing his stuff. He notices Lyrinn's uneasy expression she had after the meeting.]
Reyn
Lyrinn. What is it?
Lyrinn
... I can't let Syronos do the oath. He doesn't even know how I was going to do it. He'll get corrupted.
[Reyn was silent for a moment. He was sure Lyrinn had entrusted her oath to Syronos. Reyn wondered if Lyrinn's oath had a different approach then what he thought. Silence grew for a moment then Reyn closed the door behind Lyrinn for privacy.]
Reyn
What's our plan?
Lyrinn
Make sure Syronos does not come near Pythoris. I will confront my brother alone.
Reyn
I don't know what you will do. It better work.
Lyrinn
Before we go... I need to give you this.
[Lyrinn takes off her necklace a places it around Reyn's neck.]
Reyn
Lyrinn? Why are you giving your necklace to me?
Lyrinn
Reyn... I'm entrusting the blessed gem to you from now on.
Reyn
I'll keep it safe. And Lyrinn...
Lyrinn
Hmm?
[Reyn pulls Lyrinn close and embraces her. His attractive warmth makes Lyrinn embrace Reyn back. Time was short but slow enough to give them enough time. Reyn kisses his best friend on her forehead.]
Reyn
I'm glad you were my best friend.
Lyrinn
I love you Reyn...
[Lyrinn tearfully buries her face on Reyn's chest.]
Reyn
I love you too Lyrinn... and I always will.
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Sky: War in the Skies (A Sky: Children of the Light AU)
RandomA young Skylier warrior named Lyrinn has chosen to defend the kingdom of sky from corruption. But will she be able to save her kingdom from ruin?
