Chapter 7: Circuits and Magic

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Harley's pov

Three days. It's been three days since that girl talked to me. I've only contacted her a few times. When the guy talks, I pretend to not know a single thing. Still...his words hurt me. His voice is cold and regretful. Why though? For the girl...I keep hearing some weird sounds. Like electric wires and gears. It is odd...kinda reminds me of Angela's voice. Speaking of which, that reminds me! We still couldn't find her or the kidnapper anywhere; at least that's what they told me. Next time she goes in, I'll ask her some points. She said that sometimes, the guy doesn't hear my thoughts but when he does, it's bad. He also cannot record it which is good because the girl will get in trouble. I should refrain from using the terms boy and girl. Ugh...how annoying. I sighed and stood up. I was alone since Harith can go back to school now. I wasn't feeling any better since the Hanahaki was placed onto myself. Of all people, why me though? What did I do wrong? I feel my lungs hurting again. I rushed to the bathroom and puked out more petals with blood. My throat hurts. I decided to drink the medicine the doctors gave me. They say it would not cure it, but it'll make me feel better. I just hope to find a way to shut this communicator off. Come to think of it...how did he even get it on me in the first place? Was it when I went to Zlatan? Probably but that was 3 years ago...my parents died a year after. Only then did it start. Should I tell Harith? Best if I should not. After all, I caused so much trouble to him. In the end, I just waited until Harith came. Everytime he came after school was the best thing that ever happens to me nowadays. I just wanted to be out soon and hangout with my friends and probably confess to Harith. I told the doctors that I'll only get surgery if Harith rejected me. Well that's set in stone. Now Harith says he really doesn't have anything to do in school. Still, there was one thing I could never forget. One thing that really changed me.

Harith: Hay Harley.
Harley: Yeah. What is it Harith?
Harith: I know that I'm really busy at school, and you think I feel better there. Well to be honest, I prefer to be here with you. When I'm with you Harley, I feel really happy. Like, I never want you to leave at all. So stay strong! I'll be waiting for you, alright?
Harley: H-hairth...alright! I'll do my best to be better in no time. No time at all!!! *laughs with him*

It was the best thing I've ever heard in a while. Don't worry, I'll be there Harith! Hold on...I hear something.

You there?

Yeah. Thank goodness it's you.

I managed to snuck the communicator for a while only. I'm sure Mysterious will look for me to get it back.

Mysterious? Is that the guy you mentioned about? The one you wanted me to believe those awfut things I heard?

Unfortunately, yes. His father was my creator. I'm not exactly human. Think of me like your friend Angela but replace the strings with electricity.

Oh...what happened to him? Why did you rebel against him?

It's complicated. To be honest, I really wanted Mist to be back the way he was. There is a doctor named Baker. He created Angela and so happens to be my creator's brother. He's the one behind the kidnappings and death. Mist just helps him for two reasons. One is to avenge his family; the other is to be able to use the magic cube. He's planning something that won't be of good use to either of us. Say, do you have any friends in any squad?

Unfortunately, I only know that Cyclops is part of S.A.B.E.R. Nothing more. I do recall Harith is one but I don't seem to know which squad. Guessing Lightborn since he lives in the empire itself.

Alright. It won't be good for your Cyclops friend though...because S.A.B.E.R. squad is the same squad Mist is targeting.

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Should I tell Cy? It would be of good use however there isn't enough proof. Plus we don't know where the old base is. That's a really big problem. So Alyana is a robot? I just recently learned that from her. Mysterious is a bother though...and my Hanahaki isn't helping. For now I guess I should try to heal and then go to school. Well...we do have an upcoming field trip to Zlatan as Harith had mentioned. That's good! I told Alyana that and she told me to be careful. I think I'm next...I'll be fine as long as Harith is there by my side. Hold on, she's calling.

Hello. It's me again. You've got to watch out. Mist isn't in his right mind at the moment. He wants to get you to join. He'll go at no ends to complete his tasks and get the cube. That's his only goal right now.

That's bad. I'll be fine though! I've got my friends with me.

That's good...uh I've got to go again! Hope we meet up in Zlatan...that is if you can escape them.

Bye...and with that, I can hear Mysterious's taunting again. It hurts once more but I know once more that Harith will come here and be there for me. I just want to get out now. At least I'm feeling better! Well...physically. I still need to stop, well...cutting. I just somehow can't stop that. A few days then past and then I was finally out! With some secret precautions. At least...I can go back home. Well, the other workers were really worried. After all, I was at the hospital for months. We still haven't heard anything from Lesley or her friends. So either Dr. Baker captured them or they had to hide thanks to him. Still, I'm glad to be home and I'm gald to see my friends once more. But still...there's something bothering me for a while. Why is Dr. Baker so interested in me that he wants me to join him? I don't get anything at all. What's even worse is that he's the reason why my sister went missing. She's my only family left! I-if something bad happens to her...I shouldn't assume the worse. School was the same as ever well...except for the fact that everyone, I mean everyone keeps asking me loads of questions about what happened. It's annoying. Come to think of it, where is Harith? The thought of him without me really upsets me. Oh boy...I have to go back to the bathroom. This really isn't how I'd want to spend the rest of my life, really. I have to confess soon, but I'm just not ready...

Meanwhile...

Alyana's pov

Alyana: I need to contact at least one member of the Lightborn somehow...that way we can we the battle. Come to think of it...both Granger and Alucard are some members but they couldn't get out. My first priority should be getting them out of the prison bars. In the meantime, I'll think of a way to hack into their system. I need to view their plans in order to prevent them. One way or another, I will get you back Mist. I just can't loose you like that...

Alright...this chapter is done now- wait a minute...wait a minute!

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How!? I- wow...just wow. I know that this skin is popular but wow. I can't believe I got it. Welp. Thanks so much for reading. Um...yes, I play ML but I'm only good at Mages and Supports so far... ;-; I'm still learning how to use Assassins and Marksmen. Oh well. See ya in the next chapter. ♡♡♡~☆☆☆

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