Sides of the World

Chapter 19, Desperation

(5 Days Later)
The citizens find out that Dahlia is dead but Hollow and Anomaly still take it back.

The citizens are in relief and happy though, no more Dahlia.

Hollow goes out and searches for Dahlia's heart to consume its power.

Because, Dahlia told them if he dies, they both must share the heart. Hollow and Anomaly become obsessed about it after his passing.

Leo and the others are taking breaks, sleeping in more and helping the patients.
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-Hollow's POV-

I sneaked into the bushes and found Dahlia's rotting body. I smile and search through the corpse, I stick my hand into his chest, and tear the heart out.

I give it to my pet to sniff, "It's delicate."

"It will give me power." I bring it close to my chest. I got up and moved away quickly.

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I surf the train back to the Capital, I hold the heart close to my chest, and keep myself steady.

As I arrived, I was greeted by Anomaly.
"Wow you got it? No one saw you?"

I chuckle, "No."
"I was able to retrieve it. There should be enough for us to be powerful."

"Perfect." Anomaly laughed.

I took out my sword and sliced the heart open.

"May we consume."
I give him the other half and myself.

"I was desperate for his power!" Anomaly laughed.

We bite into the heart at the same time and the juices spill.

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-Leo's POV-

I opened my eyes and felt Vincent tugging my shirt as he slept. I sank my fingers into their long white hair and caressed it. He woke up a few minutes later and we both said good morning to each other.

"Want me to give you some tea?" He sits up, his beautiful white strands poof out and some was on his cheek. The light from outside made his hair slightly glow.

"Sure." I was still mesmerized, I covered my cheek as I felt them go red. "Okay, I'll be right back." He left waving.

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I stare outside, feeling the warmth from the light shine down.

I sit up for a moment and stared at my wound.

I feel sad.

I hate when this happens out of nowhere where the littlest things leave me sad.

Sad that I am hurt.
Sad that I might be completely useless.
Sad that I might fail.

I sigh and lay back down.
I'm sad again,
I guess using up Vincent wouldn't hurt.

Vincent came back with some tea and handed it to me. "Thank you." I blew on it and took a sip. I set it down carefully and Vincent cuddled with me after.

"You're always so warm." I hear him say, he snuggles near my neck, and I laugh.

"I'm ticklish there!" I move him playfully. Vincent chuckled and hugged me.

"Love you."

"I love you too."
I kissed him on the cheek.

He placed his hand under my chin.
"You're beautiful."
I urge him to say it back, he is beautiful though!