Zodia Xylia Caelum is the younger sister of Noctis. Unlike him, she has suffered from an illness since birth that hinders her from traveling anywhere. Forced to stay at the Citadel, Ignis becomes her teacher and helps her with everything. The two ar...
After waking up, I noticed Talcott was no longer in my room. 'He must've gotten up earlier and left without disturbing me,' I thought. Remembering the night before, my hand gravitates towards the zodiac charms around my wrist. I tapped a finger against the Scales of Judgement and called upon Libra.
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The air surrounding him sent a chill down my spine. Just his appearance alone is intimidating. I bury my fear as he gave me a polite bow. "It is a tidal wave of relief to know you are well, Daughter."
"As am I, Libra. May I ask a few question?" My voice was soft and gentle, coaxing the zodiac to raise his head.
"Do not hold any question back."
"The one question that's been brewing in my mind since last night is: why did you leave the ruins?"
"The ruins I once resided in have been destroyed. I was once a wandering zodiac but now am at your side."
"So, once I have visited a zodiac, they no longer need the magic of the ruins to survive?"
"No. Once we are blessed with you presence, the charms we bestow upon you are our new vessels. That is how we are able to come to your aid when you call upon us."
"That's also how you were able to find me. You must've gone to one of the other zodiacs I have met."
"Indeed. I must also pass this information to you, Daughter. What befell you at the Disc was tragic, but our magical capabilities were able to heal internal wounds, not external."
"Thank you for aiding me, Libra. Without you and the others, Veniol would've siphoned me of my life."
Libra bows once again. "I am pleased to see the Daughter of the Zodiac has a kind soul and a beautiful heart. Please, I am at your disposal. Whether to aid you or your companions, do not hesitate to call upon my name. I will gladly follow you to hell if such danger arises."
"I'm glad to have you at my side, Libra."
"Goodbye, Daughter."
Libra vanishes into thin air, but I know he is back inside his charm. Now that I knew the truth behind the charms, I felt at ease to know they were much closer than I thought. I whispered a "thank you" to all four of the zodiacs who laid around my wrist.
When I entered the bathroom, the sight that greeted me in the mirror horrified me. My clothes were ripped and blood painted them like an eerie canvas. Dumping the clothes, I take a shower and deep clean every inch of my body. Red tinted the water as it poured down the drain. Once done, I head into the room with a towel around me to find an outfit. On the opposite bed, a beautiful outfit caught my eye. A white piece of paper was placed on top of the clothes. Picking it up, I read the note with a smile.
