At least I'm Alive

Farewell

The sky was gloomy.

Everyone had returned to the empire, losing a loved one, and a hero.

If it wasn't for Keith, and Aegeus..Abela couldn't have attacked the Emperor.

The imperial road was empty.

Knights carried Keith's casket, while Ajax, Vincent, and Odeda carried Aegeus'.

They walked, to their graves.

Abela was walking beside Robin.

Abela was holding back her tears.

Duchess Frida was devistated when she found her son in a casket.

She insisted to walk with them.

The Archduke cried.

Kai was beside Abela who looked up, trying to hold back his tears.

It was nothing but pain.

They reach the grave where all Ortiz have been buried.

It was a beautiful land, with a refreshing view.

They placed both caskets beside eachother, in different holes.

Abela couldn't help but sob.

Robin placed his arm over her, giving her a small hug..

Kai covered his eyes, as they put back the dirt to seal the grave.

Everyone was sniffing.

Duchess Frida left, as the stress would be bad for her baby.

The Archduke and Kai assisted her back.

Kai couldn't bear to see it anymore, as he was severely wounded from the war and needed rest.

Leaving Abela, and Robin standing there looking at their graves.

Ajax and Ryuu stood at the side, giving them privacy.

Abela stared at Keith's grave, biting her lips.

"It's my fault." Abela said, as tears start flowing down.

"No. It wasn't, he wanted to save you Abela." Robin said, holding her hand.

Abela stayed silent as tears roll down her cheeks.

She rubbed her eyes, refusing to cry..yet it felt so painful.

Ajax approached her, giving her an Asphodel flower.

As she gently placed it on his grave.

...

Days have passed, Abela didn't properly eat, or do anything productive.

She locked herself in her room.

For days, everyone visited her, yet they hesitated to take any action.

Because they knew how she felt. They wanted her to think alone, but she didn't even eat.

And in those days, Robin constantly visited her. Knocking on her door, and sometimes even sleeping outside.

Everyone felt bad for them.

And today...Robin sat outside her room.

"Why aren't you stopping him?" Ajax asked Ryuu as they watched from afar.

"He wouldn't listen either way." Ryuu replied.

Ajax sighed.

Meanwhile, Abela was laying on her bed looking at the ceiling.