Ephemeral

Reunited

Inside the pool

Thomas POV

What's this? It feels warm and the pain is fading away...Huh, the necklace is glowing.

Thom...Thomas...Thomas! You are going to be fine, hey...

Who is...Eva...why are you crying, where am I? The moon's light through the ocean's surface is so bright. It looks like I am being drawn towards the moon. Is this what Eva told me, the prince disappearing into the stars? 

*a cold breeze whooshes by* 

oh...what's all this, these are all...all of his memories...the great red wave...the secret place...the first encounter. Ha, Thomas, you loved her a lot, pure and sincere. If these are Thomas Alanciel's feelings, then mine do not compare and, who knows these feelings might be triggered only because I came here and somehow found this necklace and met her. I should just giv-

"Evelyn!"

Huh? Who's there?! Who was that, they sounded so much lik-

"Theo!"

Eva?! What is this? They look just like...

Author POV

As Thomas was trying to figure out what he was seeing before him, the King and Eva who were just as shocked, were watching the same thing outside. What they all saw was something that nobody could've ever imagined...

Eva *low tone* - Dad...how many does it show?

The King - I...I do not know...this has never happened before

Eva *whispering* - please...stop it...

Eva *screaming* - please stop this dad! He does not need to re-live all this suffering!

King Percious - I cannot stop it, only Thomas can if he wishes to or the pool continues until there is no more to show...

They were all watching, not just Thomas' past life but lives, all 19 lives. And in all of these 19 lives, he was born to loving parents, made friends, helped those in need and should've fallen in love and left the world peacefully. Although he did fall in love, he only fell in love with one person and without fail, he died in front of the very person he loved in the most tragic way possible. 

Thomas - these are all my past lives...

Thomas Alanciel - that's right

Thomas - you are the prince!

Thomas Alanciel - hi, I'm finally able to meet you or me or me but...ugh...whatever. I see you've met Evangeline already and that means...

Thomas *despair* - I will die...in front of her again...

Prince - hmm...but you met my Eva, not her descendant which has never happened before. This could mean something good or...bad.

Thomas - How will I know that? And what about your feelings?!

Prince - hahaha, my feelings? You mean our feelings, I am a part of you, your past or previous self or ancestor, this is all too complex for me. But, only time will tell and also that being.

Thomas *wide-eyes* - being? what being?

Prince *fades away* - you will see soon, take care of Evangeline, not that I have to tell you that. It was a nice chat, it's all up to you now...

Thomas - wait!!

The lights dim and the pool brings Thomas to the surface.

The King - it's over...

Eva *crying*- Thomas!!

Thomas - Eva

Eva jumps into Thomas' arms and the two embrace each other for a while, both still confused about what they saw but also relieved to be side by side. 

The King *clears his throat*- well, that was quite something

Both Eva and Thomas pull away in embarrassment and walk towards the king.

Thomas - yeah, it was truly something indeed father.

The King - I have never...wait a minute...what did you just say?

Guards whispering 

The King *unsheathing the sacred weapon* - Father?! You are quite confident, aren't you? 

Thomas *sweating profusely*- ummmm....Eva?

Eva - now now, it is not the time for this, we need to figure out what we just saw. Thomas, did anything happen when you were in the pool? 

Thomas and the King call a temporary truce and he tells them about meeting the prince and what he told him. 

Eva *worried*- so when will you meet this "being"?

Thomas - well, that he did not tell me but I am guessing sooner than later cuz the trigger was already pulled.

Eva - that trigger was...

Eva and Thomas together - meeting me/you!

The King - well, we should discuss this further tomorrow, for now, both of you rest. You've both been through enough, especially you Thomas.

Thomas - Thank you, Your Majesty.

The King *whispers while leaving* - Father will do.

Thomas - hmm? 

The King - Nothing, let's go!

Eva - we should head back too, our sushi platters are waiting

Thomas - oh yes! I almost forgot about that! let's goooo

Eva *sighs and smiles* - such a child 

Back in Thomas' room

Thomas *throwing his shirt away*- here we go, oh, I cannot wait!

Eva *blushing*- THOMAS!! NOT AGAIN!

Thomas *already stuffing his face* - wuff? wuff fwong? 

Eva *throeing a pillow*- your shirt!!

Thomas - ack! oh haha, it's a habit...

Eva *sitting down and getting ready to eat*- omg, you really need to fix that

Thomas *comes closer and smirks* - why? this isn't your first or second time seeing this?

Eva *jaw drops* - I...I...

Thomas *cheeky*- ha, I know you like what you see, my puurrfectly toned abs and biceps, surely just like the prince or even be-

Eva *straightforward* - nope, Prince Thomas had way better abs and biceps. They were well-defined, of course, it's because he was a warrior. I understand.

Thomas *irritated*- what is this? I am seriously getting jealous of myself or someone who looks exactly like me?! This girl...oh, hehe, I'll show you that I'm better than the prince version of myself, hehe

Thomas sneaks up behind Eva while she cleans the table and carries her bridal style. 

Eva *scared* - waaahhh!! Thomas what do you think you are doing?! Put me down!

Thomas *places her on the bed - I will show you that I am better than that prince!

Eva *laughing* - but he was you!

Thomas *comes closer and whispers* - as I thought, but maybe not.

Eva - what...