Mind Reality of Eclipse

Gone Like Waters ~ Chapter 124

"Lord Marth and Eliwood! What an honor it is to see you guys again!" Celica giggled. The two looked at each other and smiled at Celica. She bowed down as she noticed Alm was walking by as well. "Alm! What a joy it is to see you!"

"Hey there! Glad to see you all together!" Alm laughed. The others smiled as Eliwood grabbed Marth's hand. Marth immediately became flustered as the two smiled at each other. Celica and Alm smiled back at them. "I gotta get going, I have a lot of stuff to do."

Celica sighed, "Oh... I see..." Alm walked off as Celica stood there staring, she was unable to think much. She wished Alm had spent more time with her, instead of being so... out there. That's what she wanted the most, just for Alm to respect.

"Celica, you look disappointed, are you okay?" Marth asked. Celica looked up and nodded. The two walked off as Celica stood there staring down at herself. She didn't know what to do, she couldn't think much. But soon she spotted Chrom walking over. He had a smile on his face and was with his wife.

Chrom laughed, "Hey Celica! How are you doing? How's the police life treating you?"

"Hello Lord Chrom! It's been fantastic for me personally!" Celica laughed. Chrom and Emelia smiled at her as Celica turned to Emelia. "I heard you had your second child, how has he been?"

Emelia giggled, "Oh he's been such a joy! Lucina loves him as much as the rest of our family does. Morgan is such an angel!" Celica smiled at her as Chrom held Emelia's hand. The two smiled as Celica watched them. Then Chrom kissed her on the forehead and then on her hand. "C-Chrom!"

Chrom laughed, "You're amazing Emelia. I just had the feeling to do that with you." Emelia blushed and smiled at Chrom. Celica smiled at them as Emelia walked ahead. However, Chrom stood back. "Celica, I heard you and Alm have been having... issues of sorts?"

Celica sighed, "It's all petty stuff, sorry to get you tied into it."

"No, don't worry, I want to try helping you the best I can. I know how rough it is between you and Alm," Chrom replied. Celica smiled at him and took a deep breath.

Celica explained, "Sometimes Alm doesn't have enough time to tell me about his life and sorts. I would like to know more but he's always so busy, he's the head chief of the police station so I understand why... but we've been so distant ever since we reunited..."

"I understand how that feels... I lost my best friend during the war in Ylisse because we simply grew further and further apart..." Chrom mumbled. Celica nodded as she looked over toward Chrom. "I miss Robin a lot if you couldn't tell, but I seriously wonder why he did all the things he did..."

Celica replied, "I understand what you mean, it just feels all... just confusing I suppose. That's how I see it."

"You make a strong point Celica, I don't know what else I can do for you though," Celica smiled at Chrom as Chrom smiled back at her.

Celica replied, "I think you did plenty... thank you Chrom." Chrom nodded as he waved goodbye to Celica. Celica stood there staring down at herself, wondering if this was all... just a dream, if it was even reality.

But in fact it wasn't a dream, just another forgotten memory. She remembered how much happier everyone used to be before everything got thrown into devastating events. The heroes themselves too. Kirby was always cheerful but as for Sonic, Chrom and Link? Who knew if they were happy with themselves as well?

Celica sighed, "So much has happened, I wish I knew what to do..." Then she heard footsteps, she turned around and realized those weren't footsteps but Gooey's wobbles. Celica smiled and walked over to him. "Hey Gooey! How are you?"

Gooey waved his tongue at Celica and smiled. It appeared as if he was just as joyful as Kirby was. Celica turned around and walked into Mario's room. Everything was left the same as the heroes have left it. It was... a strange feeling.

Celica sighed, "Gooey, I know you don't talk often but... I barely had a chance to say things to Mario. How much he meant to us, he was a wonderful team leader for the team. But so much has happened, who's the leader now?" Gooey looked at her and then cleared himself.

"Um... I'm guessing it's Shez, he seems like he would be a good team leader, and one of the only remaining ones that weren't invited in during a crisis," Gooey replied. Celica looked at his room and sighed.

Celica replied, "You're right, Shez knows so much about this and knows what to do. I believe in him, and I know he will bring us to victory!"

"Yeah! That's the spirit Celica!" Gooey cheered. Celica smiled at him. The two looked around the room as Celica stepped a little deeper into the room. She noticed how isolated it was. There were flowers left on Mario's bed. She knew how much he meant to the heroes.

Celica groaned, "If only I knew what to do... this just feels so... isolated to me. It brings a sorrowful feeling to me."

"I agree," Gooey said as his smile turned into a frown. Celica looked over and took Gooey outside. She closed the door and looked downstairs. The heroes were discussing with each other. Celica just kept on walking, waiting to see if she knew what to do.

Celica sighed, "We need to find a way to break that crown without getting rid of Byleth. Do you have any suggestions?" Gooey thought for a moment but then shook his head. Celica took a deep breath and put her hands together. "Not to worry, we'll find a way to break that crown and get Byleth back."

Gooey looked up at her and smiled. Then the two walked out to the backyard. From there it led to the forest, which then led to Mila pond. Celica loved the feeling of the beautiful spring air. It was so soothing to her.

Celica sighed, "Just soon, we'll be able to save Byleth's body. I know we will..." Gooey looked at her and then jumped into her arms. Celica hugged him back as the two enjoyed the amazing breeze of the spring air. Perhaps there was something out there to save Byleth... that he could break through.