Here With You

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by ZoomQ21

by ZoomQ21

3rd Person POV

"Salem...may I come in?" The concern in Y/N's voice was obviously audible. He had cared genuinely for the weeping blonde. Her and Ozma were close and he would hate if she did something... off the handle. "You... You may..." Opening the door, Y/N was met with a damage looking Salem, her eyes red and puffy, and her hair as wild as it could be. Pulling up a chair, Y/N sat down in front of Salem, taking her hands in his "Why did he have to leave me..." Hearing the slight crack in her voice, Y/N squeezed her hand slightly for comfort "It... It wasn't his choice. Ozma... He loved you too much to leave you on his own accord."

"B-But why him..."
"...Have you ever heard the story about the flowers in the garden?"
"N...N-No..."
"Well, there once was a widow and her child who visited the grave of her husband. The child...she didn't understand why her father had to leave her so she asked her mother why he left. Now her mother knew she wouldn't understand anything about the sickness her father had so she asked her a simply question. When you pick flowers from a garden...which ones do you pick?"
"The... The most beautiful one..."
"The gods pick the best ones since it is their time Salem. We... We can't stop that."

Salem's eyes widen and she quickly looked Y/N in the eyes "S...Salem?" The blonde quickly stood up, wiping her eyes and chuckling "That's it... That's what I need to do."

"Salem what are you talking about?"
"We can't stop it...but the gods can bring him back, I know they can."
"Salem it was Ozma's time to go. I d-"
"I'll be right back."
"Salem what are you going to do?"

His words fell mute to Salem's ears as she ran out the door. Sighing, Y/N sat on her bed "Please don't do anything ruinous. Ozma... watch over her."

Time Skip

Hours passed by as Y/N waited for his friend to return. With each passing minute, his concern grew immensely. As he sat in the candle lit room, he heard the front door open slowly "Salem!" Jumping up from his seat, Y/N wrapped his arms around Salem who seemed quiet. A bit too quiet. "I was so worried! I... I thought..." Y/N stopped talking when he heard Salem softly sobbing into his chest "What happened?"

"I... I-I should've stayed here with you..."
"Salem..."
"I... I-I need your blade..." Salem's eyes gazed upon his sword which leaned against the wall.
"Why... Salem what did you do?"

Quickly moving out from his grasp, Salem ran towards his sword, unsheathing it "Put the sword down!" Salem ultimately ignored him, piercing herself with widened eyes. "No!" However... Salem seemed to unharmed by this. Slowly, she ripped the blade from her stomach "I... It's true. I... I have been cursed by the gods..." The blonde dropped to her knees with tears streaming down her face. Y/N was quick to comfort her, allowing her to cry into his chest once again "I'm sorry... I'm so... so sorry..."

"Tell me what happened."
"I... I tried to reason with The God of Light, pleading him to bring back Ozma...but he wouldn't do it. I... I then went to his brother and once he did as I asked... The God of Light appeared, angered by my request."
"Salem..."
"I had him in my arms Y/N. I was holding Ozma in my arms for only a short while..." Holding her tighter, Y/N sighed. "The brothers battled for a few moments, but eventually...my plan was revealed...and now I'm cursed to live...forever."

Y/N stayed silent, only allowing her sobs to fill the empty home. "I'm sorry that I didn't listen to you. I... I should've stayed here..."

"...Let's get you in bed. You need to rest."
"S...Stay with me...please?"
"I'll be out here-"
"N-No. I... I mean..."
"...Okay. If that helps you then I'll do it." Picking her up, Y/N slowly made his way towards Salem's bedroom "...What did you say to him?"

"H-Huh?"
"To Ozma. What did you say?"
"I... I couldn't say much. He was stripped from me..." Y/N softly placed Salem on her bed. "If... If only I listened to you..." Y/N said nothing as he entered the bed with her. "If only..."

A/N: Should Salem turn evil?