Hero Of Harmony

Chapter 86: A Master's Dying Breath/ Volume 1 End

Hearing Master's words, I opened my mouth to say something, but I couldn't bring myself to do so; if I started talking, I had a feeling I'd descend into a sobbing mess, and I didn't want Master's last memories of me to be of her disciple crying, I wanted to show her how far I'd grown; I wanted her to see the strong man she created.

Still, I didn't just stay lying down in my bed with Master; gently picking her up, I sat upright and slowly got out of bed, trying my best to keep Master as comfortable as possible within my arms.

"W-What are you doing, Alexander?" Asked Lavender softly as she looked up at Alexander, who was now holding her with one arm while using her other arm to put on a pair of pants.

"Nothing, I-I just figured it would be best to be with Simba, Marlin, and Lily; after all, they're your family." Replied Alexander with a forced smile as he set Lavender on the bed, which was surprisingly clean despite having made love in it.

"Ah, yes, you're right; I-I would love my final moments to be with my family." Remarked Lavender lightly with a small smile while Alexander carefully clothed her, moving her arms and legs when needed.

"Can you please not speak like that, Master? I-I'm trying my best to stay happy, but you're making it real difficult." Asked Alexander with a slight frown as he turned away and wiped the tears that threatened to escape from his eyes before picking Lavender up.

"Fufu, sorry; I meant to say I'd love to fall into a deep slumber while surrounded by my family." Said Lavender with a smile as she finished it off with a nasty cough.

"Yeah, you're just going to sleep, Master; everything will be fine when you wake up." Remarked Alexander with a small as he leaned down and kissed Lavender's brown, wrinkled lips while clenching his teeth, holding back his genuine emotions.

Exiting the house with Master in my arms, I leaped from the top of the tree, using my wind mana to slow down my descent before my feet finally touched the soft grassy ground. Using [Heroes Gaze], I searched the edge of the clearing for Simba, Marlin, and Lily; thankfully, they were all easy to find well except Marlin, even with my eyes; it took me a few moments before I finally spotted him.

Walking toward them, as I got within about ten feet of them, all of a sudden, Marlin's eyes snapped open while glaring at me, followed by Simba leaping out of his lying position and standing in a fighting stance; unlike those two, Lily was sound asleep.

"It's just you two; what are you two doing up this late?" Asked Simba as he lowered his guard, glancing at Alexander and Lavender while Marlin sheathed his dagger and dropped from the tree he was resting in.

"Sorry to disturb your sleep, but it's about Master; she's getting very sleep, so I brought her to see you guys so we could all sleep together." Stated Alexander with a slight smile, and although he didn't directly mention it, Marlin and Simba understood what he was implying.

"I-Is that so? I thought you didn't like sleeping with us, Lavender; didn't you say Simba and Lily are too wild." Said Marlin with a smirk that he used to hide emotions while clenching his fist, keeping himself calm.

"Eh, I don't remember saying that; you must be lying, Marlin." Replied Lavender weakly as she glanced at Marlin with a small smile, causing him to defensively raise his hands while backing away.

"Maybe I am."

Walking forward, I sat down and leaned against a tree with Lavender sitting on top of me while Simba quietly lay beside us on the ground.

"Hmm; something the matter, Simba? It's rare for you to be this quiet." Asked Lavender as she turned and glanced at Simba, someone she saw as a younger brother.