Selection (AkaKuro)

Chapter 26

*Akashi's POV*

Watching Tetsuya breathe calmy.. Was soothing.. Doctor Midorima-san said he should wake up in 2 days. It has only been 1 day since the spell was removed.

I began to think about the words my mother said to me, about truly loving Tetsuya... Do I love him? I mean, I hate seeing him with others, like Satsuki. It's a good thing he hasn't seen Ryouta yet. (AN/ It is Ryouta right?).

I admit... Sometimes I worry for him, but he is such a nuisance! But... I don't know.. I.. I just realized I have never seen Tetsuya smile in front of me!

Ah.. I forgot! I must get rid of the other concubines. I do not need them anymore. "GUARDS! COME HERE NOW!" I shouted through the whole palace.

"Yes sire?..."

"Take all the concubines home. I have no need for them anymore!"

The guard nodded and took off to the concubine houses... I began thinking to myself, did I just shout in a room where Tetsuya was peacefully sleeping?

Yes I did.

I let a sigh out. "Why are you sighing Seijuro-kun?"

!?!??!!?? "Tetsuya! Your awake!??!?? How?! Doctor Midorima said it would take 2 days..." I said looking panicked.

"Momoi-san came in earlier today and gave me an instant healing potion, which are very very very rare, only the greatest witch can make them! And the witches live in the land of the Norms, although they are not normal.." Said Tetsuya while giving a weak smile.

I see. Satsuki did this... I guess she did start it. So, she finished it... Well played.

"Tetsuya?..." I asked looking him straight in the eye.

"Yes Seijuro-kun?"

"Would you come with me? To a place filled with beauty and passion?... Although... It is starting to die.." My voice trailed off at the end, I did not want to continue.

"Of course Seijuro-kun. As you wish." Tetsuya replied with a straight face.

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"Watch your step Tetsuya."

I helped Tetsuya walk through the dark path, leading him to the magical forest.

As we reached, I saw that it was dying out.. Some trees near each other had begun to die..

"Seijuro-kun... The trees... They.. They.... Are dying. I must help them!" Tetsuya ran to the dying trees and began using his magic, "Tetsuya.. Be careful! Your not fully recovered.."

"I'll be fine! Don't worry about me.." He said with a smile while turning back to look at me. Then he turned back to the trees.

The trees were starting to get covered in frost. "What?..." I questioned.

"Protecting.. It should slow down whatever it is that is killing the trees, the frost should help."

Smart. I went to Tetsuya and began leading him to the pond. "Look in the pond.."

Tetsuya stared into the pond and what he saw was.....

To be continued...

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