The Beginning Of The End

Chapter 3: Learn Some More

Arther hastily put on a movie. Aiya couldn't help but still feel slightly unnerved as the movie continued. Arther was really nice, so she want sure why she felt this way. Honestly it didn't seem like it was a secluded feeling. Yami's eyes were filled with an emotion she couldn't quite place.

Soon enough the movie ended and Arther stood up, stretching as he looked out the window, seeing the sun starting to set.

"Dang, I didn't get to show you all outside much.. oh well I can do that tomorrow!" Arther happily chirped, turning away from the others. They all slowly stood up. Magna practically ran out of the room, looking in the direction of the guest rooms.

"Go ahead. You can pick any one of them you want." Arther smiled and.Magna didn't hesitate to start making his way towards the stairs, but stopped when something caught his eye. The other emerged from the room as Arther approached Magna.

"Who made this? It's not like the other ones." Magna pointed out as the others finally made it to the boys sides. They looked at the object Magna was referring to. It was a beautiful painting, with georgious colors that complimented yet contrasted eachother perfectly. Aiya gazed at it tiredly as she admired the work of art. It was wonderful to look at.

"Oh my mother made that! Her name is on the back of it. Her name was Claudia. I don't really remember her though. I only have this painting. Plus I've heard she was a well known artist." Arther explained his tone excited, and yet oddly tame for what it had been beforehand.

"Claudia....? I believe I've heard that name before.. it sounds so familiar." Yami softly conquered. He had mostly meant the statement to himself, but its not like it really mattered if the others heard him or not.

"Well again she was a well known painter so it makes sense you would've heard of her. Actually I don't remember much about any of my family. I don't remember mom, dad or my brother, but that last ones a given." Arther explained further, his tone staying cheery but his smile faltered.

Aiya quickly glanced at him at the mention of a brother. She had no clue he had siblings of any sort. Then again she didnt know much about him at all. The other also looked at him, internally asking an unneeded question.

"Oh right. My twin.. he uh.. died at birth I think? Or at least i think that's what I've been told. Don't worry about it though, i didn't really know them so it's not like it hurts super bad to talk about." The prince quickly assured them, but it didnt seem to help the growing pity in their eyes.

Silence fell over the room as they all stood practically frozen. Soon enough Marium gave a nervous chuckle and excused herself and Harper to find a room upstairs they liked. The second they started to walk off Magna followed, not enjoying the awkward environment. Yami sighed after a few more quiet moments.

"I'm going to my room for the evening. You behave. Aiya make sure to check on Magna before you go to bed. I don't need him breaking anything." The man eventually spoke, turning to head to his designated room. Flow took this moment to slip away, not even bothering to say a word.

Now all that remained were Arther, Aiya and Komori. The purple haired girl kept her eyes glued to the painting, her eyes lost in thought. Aiya uncomfortably shifted from foot to foot for a moment as she debated leaving, but didn't really wanna leave Komori by herself. It was only when dead silence filled the room that she noticed the green eyed girl muttering to herself.

"Claudia... Claudia... I know I've heard that name before.. maybe in school?" Komori soft uttered. Aiya raised an eyebrow at her.

"I don't remember that name? I think I would since we were in the same classes." Aiya stated, in a slightly bitter tone. It was more so to be helpful, but when Komori didn't even look at her she could feel the sarcastic comment coming.