𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐝 || Phighting

[Chp.1; 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝]

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19-9-xx

  The soft lullaby-like filled the silence in the fields, the banquet of blue Delphinium and Bell flowers follows the moving rhythm of the wind.
   You stopped the humming to let out a deep sigh. You stare down at the gravestone, the greenish of the moss complements the gray stone greatly. Plus it'll be prettier with the banquet you placed right in front of it.
   “.. I miss you, you know that dummy?” You kneel down in front of it. Soft sniffling left you. It's been a while since you visited their grave. You don't know how long you have come here, but each time you do. It felt like he's here, with you.

   “What are you doing here?” Hearing a familiar deep voice pulled you out of your thoughts. Slowly you turn to look besides you, seeing an oddly familiar face. A red horned demon, those scars etched on his face; it never heals.
  “Grieving.” You snark, getting back up to face the man, clearly displeased about their sudden appearance. You crossed your arms and raised a brow at the demon with a clear annoyance expression.
     “Chill, I'm here to visit my brother.” He gave you a wary look, as he made his move slowly so as to not trigger you off more.
     “.. like i believed you.” you scoff, angry that he has the guts to show up after what happened. You can't forgive him! You can't.

You have to.

     “Ugh, c'mon dude. I've changed! I'm not like my.. stupid teenage phase!” they tried to reason with yet all you hear is nonsense.
     “More like a gnarly hot headed bully of a phase.” you rolled your eyes, snarling at the velvet demon.,
     “Whatever! Listen.. I just never found the time to visit his grave and now that I'm free..” they explained, you raised your eyebrow,
     “How long has it been?”

  “5 years since the war is over.” as those words were spoken, you solemnly gaze down at the grassy ground.

  5 years? Is it really that long? You lost track of time. What a habit.

Time flies by real quick, huh?

   The silence overtook the air as you both stood. Letting out a long sigh, you nod, deciding it's best to leave the two siblings alone.
“I’ll.. go, I’ll leave you two alone.”

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    “Hi! Welcome to Slingshot cafe, how can I help you today?” The male from behind the counter. their cat-ish smile weirded you out a bit. Looking up at the menu displayed on the top you raise a finger to your chin, “uhh.. can i have the catpuccino?” What an odd name..
    “Name?” he asked, taking out a note and a pen. “It's [Name]..” you watch as he writes your name before telling you to wait for you to be called. Turning around you take a seat at the nearest table.

   “... [Name] is that you? Yo!”

   The uplifting deep voice calls out your name, sounding similar. A man soon took a seat across from you. The moment you saw bright horns you knew who it was.
   “Sword?” You greet, surprised to see the man here but expected. “The one and only! How are you, old friend?” that grins of his lighten up your mood a bit.
   “.. Good, you?” You watch as Sword gets comfortable on his chair before crossing his arms on the table. “Not bad,” you both sat there in an awkward silence for a few seconds, it felt like hours.
   “It's been a while since i've seen you bro,” right, how long have I stopped talking with him? “yeah..” You solemnly spoke, trying to avoid any further conversation.
   “You seem.. Down, are you alright?” That question left you feeling odd, it has been a while since someone asked how you are. “It's nothing to worry about…  I just came back from an old friend's.. resting place…”
  Another silence floats in the air, it leaves you feeling little and nervous. You don't know why, maybe because.. He's like him.
   “... Still visiting him huh?”

   You sat there in silence, fiddling with your fingers before peeking at your name being called.
   “Name!”
   “Wow! Look at the time! I guess I should get goi-”
   “Sword!”
   Oh crap. Wanting to excuse yourself away from Sword didn't go so well. Sword gave you a smile before getting up, “C'mon, it's out order” they tilt their head towards the counter where both yours and his drinks are.
  Laughing nervously, you got up and followed him approaching the counter.

   “Hey, Sword!” A woman greeted Sword, sliding his drinks towards him. “Who's this you're with?” she asked, looking at you.
   “That's [Name], an old friend of mine.” Sword introduces you as the pink horned woman waves at you. “Hi, there. I'm Vinestaff, nice to meet you.” Her soft voice lured you in as you stood next to Sword.
   “Hi.. Vinestaff, nice to meet you too..” You shyly greet her, waving your hand slightly as she lets out a small chuckle. “Then this might be your order.” She slides your drink across the counter.
   “.. thanks,” reluctantly, you grab your drink, shaking it a bit. You were about to speak up before Vinestaff beat you to it, “So Sword you buying one for Rocket as well?”
   Sword nods, grabbing both of his drinks and the straws on the side. “Yeah, bro has been buggin’ me to buy him the limited edition Hello kitty latte.” Vinestaff let out a giggle, “didn't expect him to have a soft spot for hello kitty!”
    “That's Rocket alright.” As both Sword and Vinestaff converse you stood there awkwardly. Soon enough both of them bid farewell and Vinestaff waves at you as Sword walks out with you.
    “I should.. Really get going-” you heard Sword pouted, “ah shucks.. Was gonna introduce you to someone…”
    You shift your weight at his words, furrowing your eyebrows as he puts on a smile and brushes it off.
    I hate sympathy.
    “Maybe, I could stay for a while…?” you watch as Sword’s smile brightens when he turns to you. “Really?” The moment you nod, Sword lets out a ‘yes’ before guiding you towards the skateboard park.

    I hope I won't regret this later… I wonder if the guy is great.

He'll be there for you. Evertime.

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