All The Things She Said

All the things she said, running through my head.

 

“Oh, my, is something wrong?” Her first words, as she saw his tears. Ludger couldn’t help it-- she looked so much like-- Elle. No, something wasn’t wrong. It was like he was with her again. He had shaken his head, ocean orbs gazing into a replica of the same color.

 

Being with you has opened my eyes. Could I ever believe such a perfect surprise?

 

They bonded the same way, just like before. But Ludger knew this was not the same person as Elle. She was beyond beautiful, and her smile had to be cherished when it showed. Her kindness was a beauty in itself.

 

Wanna fly to a place where it’s just you and me. Nobody else, so we can be free.

 

A rare lake of water had appealed to them, giving them a view of water the same color as their eyes. She had insisted this be where they lived. They built a lakeside house, and Ludger finally escaped from the stress. He was finally with her.

 

I can try to pretend, I can try to forget, but it’s driving me mad, going out of my head!

 

He kept seeing her. Kept seeing the small figure and those shining eyes. He was so absorbed that he had forgotten about the curse. The charcoal, ugly, fractured curse. When Ludger began to change, it was too late. He wanted to think it wasn’t happening, he wasn’t going to change. But a black color had started to crawl up his skin.

 

Yes, I’ve lost my mind.

 

That oceanic reflection of their eyes turned into a pool of crimson. Names echoed through his hollow mind as he took in rugged breaths. Jude, Milla, Alvin, Elize, Leia, Rowen, Muzet, Gaius. The swords his brother gave to him were stained rose red. Ludger was numb.

 

All the things she said, running through my head.

 

“It’s okay. There’s nothing wrong, Victor.” She wrapped her arms around him, embracing him. She had accepted it, accepted all his sorrow and wrongdoings. He could feel the brightness and blue of his right eye fade away, turning into the same color as the lake.

Victor. He couldn’t remember when that happened.

But now, she was on his side. And he was happy.

“Lara…”