[On Hold] The Wings of a Phoenix ~ // a minecraft diaries story //

Chapter Two

Makoto POV:

I already know the town but I guess I can go visit the places I love. Yeah, that's what I'll do. My feet are already moving toward the path that leads up to the Lady Irene statue. It's a cute little path, perfect for this amazing village. I'm almost at the Lady Irene Statue when I hear footsteps behind me. I always have a Mythril sword ready because of who I am now. I try to avoid using it. All of a sudden a hand grabs my wrist and I twist my wrist and push whoever it is to the ground and hold them there with my hands.

I curse under my breath. "Laurance, what the nether."

I pull myself away from him and reach out a hand which he takes and I pull him up.

"Sorry, forgot you're not used to trust.." He mutters and I roll my eyes at him.

I sit on the side of the fountain where Lady Irene's statue stands.

"You pray to her?" He asks, sitting beside me.

I nod and look at him, "I feel like she's the reason I'm someone. Not one of them. Don't you pray to her?"

He nods, "Of course."

I sigh.

"You're not putting up you're front around me, why?" He asks.

"I have no reason to. You already know the pain I went through." I mutter coldly.

"Makoto, tell me, what happened after Ungrth rescued me." He whispers.

I cringe at the memories. "Dante's goddamned brother told me to hurry up with the sacrifice. I kept saying I had no one I loved. So he told me my time was running out. I needed a way out. So I spoke to Vylad. He told me what I had to do. I still had to make a sacrifice but it was one I see as the better choice, of the two I had. Vylad and I began talking more often, then one day Sasha caught me. I knew she was going to tell Gene. Vylad told me I had to do it then. So I did. I performed a ritual that could free me. My magicks were worn to the bone during that ritual but they're back now. I felt my heart ache when I saw Vylad being attacked by Gene as Sasha and Gene watched furiously as I transcended the barriers. They knew they lost me. I woke up in a village. Pikoro village. Lord Luke hid me in the hotel. I eventually left so I would no longer be a burden to him. Then that's how I got here, I started moving around. Helping out. Using my magicks for good. Healing the sick. Blessing the cursed. I can't do the things Irene could but she knows I have some of her power within me." I finish with a heavy sigh.

"Makoto..." He whispered as our eyes locked. I could see the shadow knight within him had become a soldier instead. A protector of those who are innocent and those he loves, however, it could not be controlled. I shrug.

"Makoto.. There's one thing you didn't mention.. What was the sacrifice you made?" He asked softly.

"Laurance.." I mutter.

"Please. Please tell me." He begged. Somehow I felt connected to him.. Probably because we both went through what we did in the nether.

"I sacrificed my happiness, Laurance. I live in eternal pain." I manage to whisper just quiet enough for only him to hear.

I stand up and feel my long brown hair brush against my arm as it sways with my sudden movement.

"Oh my Irene... Makoto.." Laurance whispered standing up and pulling me into a hug.

"It was that or someone's life. Please don't feel sorry for me. I'm surviving." I mutter.

He nods and I force a smile and walk off, wanting to be alone.

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A/N

It's not too long but it shows a bit more of Makoto's past

Hope you enjoyed! ❤️

I'll probably update tomorrow and then again within the next week.

~ Bliss