Treated Better (Normal Version)

Page Thirty-Five

Mizuki: I'm pathetic... I was so desperate for confirmation that I was doing good... being useful... So desperate that I let everyone walk all over me.

Ghirahim: I feel like a failure. Compared to a sword spirit like Fi... I have feelings that cloud my judgement, she doesn't feel... I'm a bigger blade, one that's harder to use, she is an easy to wield sword. She makes calculated decisions, I act on impulse. I'm powerful, but people prefer her. I failed to resurrect my master too many times to count. I was beaten by a child, one I was confident I could beat... Do you remember the battle where we first met?

Mizuki: The Sealed Grounds, when the small Imprisoned kept appearing?

Ghirahim: So many failed attempts, just that day... The day I succeeded, the sky child ended my master's life... And almost mine as well... The reincarnation of the hero, the goddess, and the king of evil, the demon king, whatever you want to call him... I supported the reincarnation of evil until recently. No matter what I did, we would lose. The hero of legend, sky child's reincarnation, would appear and-

Mizuki: Put an end to the evil? Yeah... Same story over and over.

Ghirahim: I refuse to continue on that pointless struggle. Seeing you again... It has brought up even more feelings... One's I didn't want to handle. I walked over you after I threw you to the ground myself... Feeling guilty for actions such as those... I'm not used to that. The way you cried in my arms... I hated how comfortable you were with me then, now I miss you being open and honest with me. It feels so wrong to complain about my life when I'm a reason for your misery.

Mizuki: Caring about someone isn't something you do often either...

Ghirahim: Caring for people only makes things worse, caring for you is the same. Yet I can't stop, you have me under what feels like a trance... I crave you, your touch, your affection, your feelings, but I can't have you because of a mistake that I thought would cost me nothing... I feel almost blessed that we managed to find each other among the millions of people in this world. Every part of my body and soul is devoted to loving you, from the way your soulful eyes shine in the sun to the way you keep on charming me with your compassionate heart. Your eyes hold so much enchantment, and the sight of them fills me with an admiration that never ceases to amaze me. There's no predicting what lies ahead, but I'll stay by your side, for you are the air that I breathe, my one and only.

Mizuki: The magic between us can never be denied. I was lost in the confusion of life until I met you. With you, I finally found the missing meaning of life. You, the most amazing person I know, showed me my true potential and strengths.

Ghirahim: You, my dear, filled the void I had unknowingly within myself, filling my world with a greater sense of hope and ambition. Your love and kindness towards me can only be described as worth melting for. All the days without you have been extremely difficult. I want to be with you always.

Mizuki: Hahahaha, this has just turned into a competition. These sound like cringe love confessions. Whether it be as your friend or as your lover, I would love to spend the rest of time with you... Do you feel better?

Ghirahim: You sure seem to... Yes, I feel much better.

Mizuki: No more of this, it just reminds me of those overly affectionate couples you see in town.

Ghirahim: Where did you learn such poetic words anyways?

Mizuki: If I tell you you'll laugh at me.

Ghirahim: Well now you really must tell me.

Mizuki: I was helping Naoko look for the best way to tell Elazar that she is his everything, I remembered some of the stuff said...

Ghirahim: So you were just quoting what you read?

Mizuki: No... Well, yes... But I meant it. I'm just no good with words on my own. You're poetic, I'm not... It didn't feel right to respond with, "I enjoy your presence as well, and I will stay by your side."

Ghirahim: That is quite plain...

Mizuki: That's why I didn't say it.

Ghirahim: C'mon, I'll get you to the other side of the spring.

Ghirahim teleported her to the other side where she wanted to explore. She opened a treasure chest and found a Large Crystallized Charge.

Mizuki: Maybe we should start looking for treasure chests instead of ore deposits.

Ghirahim: Mizuki, what's this?! Is this one of the Poes you were talking about?!

Mizuki: When did you get up there?! Oh diosa de arriba... (Oh goddess above...) Yes, that is the Poes I was talking about! Now please get down!

Ghirahim teleported down with the Grand Poe in hand.

Ghirahim: Why so worried Doll? I can teleport.

Mizuki: Doesn't mean there's no reason to worry imbécil. (moron.)

Ghirahim: Since when do you speak Spanish?

Mizuki: Have I never spoken it around you? It's my second language... And before you ask, no I can't teach you Spanish.

Ghirahim: You get asked that a lot huh?

Mizuki: Too often... And I'm not good at teaching or explaining.

Mizuki stretched and yawned before massaging the nape of her neck and shoulders.

Mizuki: Ready to go whenever you are.

Ghirahim: Ready to head to the Central Mine then?

Mizuki: Mhm, let's go!

Upon arriving Mizuki and Ghirahim could tell something was off. The two researchers seemed off. Mizuki noticed that their vehicles were broken and quickly fixed them to the best of her ability. The researchers looked at each other and then at Mizuki.

Researcher: Uh, thanks...

Mizuki: No problem, have a nice day...

Ghirahim: Yiga?

Mizuki: Definitely Yiga... I hope they won't bother Link.

Ghirahim: Why are you so worried about the sky child?

Mizuki: That "Sky child" has been through enough. His whole life has been hardships. Besides, he isn't the same Link you knew.

Ghirahim: I know that... But I-

Mizuki: Can't help but to hold a grudge? That's fine, just don't hurt him. The poor boy's been through enough. Now let's wrap up what we are doing down here. We should head back to the surface soon.