Denial

Prologue

"Its all gone..." Dean mumbled.

"Our family..." Alex continued.

"Our home..." Dean went on.

"I'm so sorry that this happened to you guys." Jack put his hand on Dean's shoulder.

"I feel like I'm going to cry now." Sean hugged his brother, Jack, who put his arm around him in return.

"I can't help but feel really depressed now," Jiro whispered abnormally quiet.

"I wish I could do something to help." Chica hugged Alex, who hugged back.

"You can do something..." Dean whispered

"You could help us rebuild the garden and the fountain in the middle..." Alex smiled softly.

"Then that's what we'll do." Daizo pipped up.

"Yeah! I'll help as well!" Yukki smiled brightly.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's get to work!'' Mario yelled to the darkening sky.

And so, all nine of them unknowingly made a promise.

That promise was to continue on helping each other grow and heal old wounds.

Finally, Dean and Alex could be friends without the worry of their parents finding out.

Finally, Jack could forget his past mistakes and move on.

Finally, Sean could forgive his brother for a mishap that happened a while ago.

Finally, Jiro could make his dream become a reality.

Finally, Yukki could move on from the death of her sister.

Finally, Chica could be whatever she wanted.

Finally, Mario could be with his older brother, Alex.

Finally, Daizo could find something he lost a long time ago.

Finally.... they were all... 

FREE.

And that's how it should be.

Forever and ever.

But that doesn't mean it will stay that way.

And of course, every virtue must have a vice.

Someday, something bad will happen.

But for now, they will work together.

And soon enough, they will have rebuilt an old paradise.

And be...

HAPPY.

So for now, can you leave them that way, Allora?

Sure.

Thank you.

I'll see you soon, Aluliria.

You to Allora.

And from that moment on, two figures of different powers promised to protect the children from all harm. 

At least, until they are older.

(345 Words)