Soul Delivery (English)

Farewell

Heka’s body layed in front of his house. Ansel did not know who had left Heka alone. Therefore, He had regretted for what he had done to Heka.

He didn’t understand himself, why he couldn’t control it. He remembered that time his mind was confused. He didn’t think at all. Inside of his head, there was only a moment when he killed Heka with his own hands. It led him to do that.

While he attended Heka’s funeral, he was silent. He looked at the grave which had been covered in earth. He felt something very different within himself.

The guilt was so deep. Somehow he didn’t cry at all. He didn’t feel sad at all. It was ironic when everyone was mourning, he became the only person who did not have any feelings.

In fact, what has happened, it had become a important moment for him. Because he has been freed from the vision that had haunted him along time. He wasn’t tormented by his headache anymore. He was happy about it.

“Grandpa, why do I feel like I feel so happy after I trampled on someone else?” Ansel asked after the funeral ended.

“It’s only you who know the answer.” Then Grandpa left him alone.

Now, there was only Ansel alone who accompanied Heka. The situation was quiet enough. Then, he heard a ‘Tears of Heaven’ melody. He smiled hearing that.

Ansel was aware of someone’s presence. “Who exactly you are?”

A woman appeared and stood beside him. “I am nothing, I am just a free human spirit. I was the one who chose him to be the sacriface.”

“What’s your goal? Heka should not be used as a sacrifice.”

“I don’t understand what made you angry? Therefore, it’s obvious that you have failed it.”

That was her last words. Then, a thick fog appeared. It blocked Ansel’s sight completely. The woman also disappeared.

He approached the tomb and crouched. He took out a feather from his pocket. The fur belonged to Rhea. He buried her in Heka’s grave.

Ansel didn’t understand what had happened at all. The woman said that she had failed because of him. It meant he has saved Heka. But on the one hand, he thought that Heka shouldn’t have died.

He wanted to go back in time. At that time he would find a way to save Heka. So, Heka was not sacrifice, without having to kill him.

It was all too late. There was nothing to regret anymore. Everything has happened.

“Heka, goodbye. I hope you can live in peace in there. No one can bother you or hurt you.” It was Ansel’s last words for Heka.

He looked up at the sky, “Rhea I’m sorry. I can’t grant what you’ve always wanted. I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you either.”

Ansel felt very lonely. Everyone, one by one left him alone. Then, he also walked out of the cemetery.

“I hope you will forgive me. Although I know what I’ve done is completely unforgivable. Apologies won’t be enough. Because it’s too cruel for you. But, I just want you to feel calm. Nothing more. So, there is no grudge in you. Because I know how the revenge can tear out everyone’s heart. I hope you find a place that you dream of. Where no one betrays and hurts you.”

***

Clancy was shocked to hear Heka’s death. She immediately returned to America. She did not attend Heka’s funeral. Because she couldn’t bear to see him.

She was just in Heka’s house. On the desk, there was a note that Heka left for her.

Clancy, I have something for you in the drawer. Hope you like it.

He opened the drawer. There was a journal inside. She took the journal. Her tears came out very profusely. “Heka… I’m sorry.” Her body felt so weak and she fell slowly on the floor.

She sat on the floor, leaning against the leg of the table. Her tears flowed non-stop. She ventured to open the journal. There was a note written by Heka.

She read all the contents of the journal to the end. In the journal, there were all the answers to why he suddenly disappeared without a trace for several days. He also wrote about everyone he met, wherever place he went to.

“Heka, I know that all the days you have lived must be very hard.” Her tears broke when she readed the record of Heka’s account that was deliberately left just for her.

***

Clancy was in a forest. She walked through the forest. Then, she saw Heka who was running. She chased after him. “Heka!!!”

Heka stopped at a big house. In front of the house, there was a board with the words Kiervant Sky. He entered the house.

Clancy followed him. She opened the door and went inside. Instead she returned to the forest.

***

Clancy woke up from her dream. Her head was dizzy. In a dream she met Heka. Heka took her to somewhere.

Kiervant Sky

The word felt familiar to her. She got up and reopened the journal. In the journal there was the word of Kiervant Sky, too.

She hugged the journal Heka. Then, she remembered that she had not visited Heka at the funeral. Therefore, she decided to go to Heka’s grave.

When she was in front of the tomb, she just cried. She really felt very lost. She crouched next to Heka's tombstone. "Heka, sorry I can’t do anything for you at all. I hope you have found a place that will make you always happy. But sorry, I can’t forget you at all. Never. ”

The last word in the Heka journal written his last request. He hoped that she could forget him.

Hence for, it’s better if you forget me. I hope that while you are in China you can find someone who can make you happy. After you come back, I’m sure you must have forgotten me. I hope you come home and read this journal.

She didn’t realize how long he had been beside Heka’s grave. Until it rained heavily. She didn't care. She just couldn't let Heka go easily.

When a big lightning appeared. Clancy seemed to see Heka behind the lightning. “Heka…”

She ran towards Heka. Then, Heka disappeared. She also stopped. She just stood in the middle of the rain.

Then a small dog approached her. The dog barked at her, then it bited her dress.

She didn’t know where the dog came from. Cihuahua was rarely wild. It always kept in captivity.

Clancy crouched. She stroked the dog’s head. The dog loved it. She laughed behind her tears.

She carried the dog, “Come on, let’s go home.” She walked and left the tomb.