Forgotten memories

The blooming trees

"So, my father betrayed you?"

"Yes, he did... Let's do another round before I let you go. And now I'll show you how strong your father is."

Their current fight was tougher than the previous one. Eirix began to recognize his own and his opponent's tricks. He was already very tired, he was just training with all his might. Lucifer noticed, but he still attacked him rudely. Eirix continued his fight. He didn't get attention to his exhaustion. When already Eirix was on the verge of fainting. Lucifer slowed down and let him win. After the fight, Eirix just stands next to him. He still looks like he might pass out at any moment. His body is shaking, and his face is extremely pale.

"Hey, Angel boy... are you okay?"

Nayuta also arrived for own training. Now he wears different clothes. Something that he can use for fight. He's wearing a black fitted top and brown oversized pants. When he saw Eirix, he knew that something was wrong with him. Eirix's body wouldn't stand any longer, and he suddenly lost his balance. Before he hit the ground, Nayuta ran closer to him and caught his body.

"Eirix, hey, are you alright? Hey?" Nayuta asked, his voice showed many concerns about him. He checked his breathing and placed his hand on his forehead if he had a fever. "Your forehead is so hot. You have a fever." His breathing is quick and shallow.

Nayuta lays him down on the ground and rests his feet on a log. He raised his legs a little. He sits down next to him. He rubs his sternum and hopes that he will wake up soon. He ran back to the house and took some water with himself. He put a wet cloth on his forehead and put some water on his mouth, trying to make him drink.

"Eirix, wake up, please... come on... it doesn't seem to work."

The angel boy remains unconscious.

"I think we should stop the training for today and take him inside the house so he doesn't catch a cold."

Nayuta wanted to say something to Lucifer, but he turned all his attention to the boy. He carefully picks him up and carries him to bed. He also supported his legs with some pillows, but Eirix still remained expressionless.

"Oh- fuck Eirix... why did you do it?"

He stroked his hair and sat on the bed. A few hours later, he starts to wake up. He groans softly and starts to squirm a little.

"Ah- what happened, Nayuta?"

"Hey, take it easy... you passed out from the exhaustion. You still have a little fever. You need to eat and drink something."

"Hmm- I feel terrible..."

"Just don't do it again, okay? And try to rest a little."

Eirix didn't wait for his answer and fell asleep on the bed. Nayuta watches him closely because he is afraid his fever will return. Eirix is constantly moving in his sleep, probably again, just a nightmare. Nayuta gently rubs his shoulder and tries to wake him up.

"Hey, sleepyhead wake up. It's just a nightmare."

Eirix eyes get tearly, but his eyes remain close. He groaned and quickly opened his eyes and hugged Nayuta tightly. His arms wrapped tightly around Nayuta's waist.

"Hey, it's okay..."

"I'm so scared... what if we lose. What if I lose you?" Tears streamed down Eirix's face.

Nayuta felt how the angel arms shook. He pulls him up and gently grabs his cheeks. With his purple eyes, he looks deeply into his eyes.

"Eirix... look at me. I know that's not easy for you, but don't be scared until you see me, and I'll stay with you forever... so don't be scared."