Book 3: Stolen Crystal (Rogue Cheney Love Story)

Chapter 22

Above is the voice actress I picked for Nanami. She plays Rin Tohsaka from Fate/Stay Night—->

Songs used:

Masayume Chasing by BoA

Akira's P. O. V:

We all gather before the dragons. As I stand next to Rogue, Nanami beside Sting, the other Dragon Slayers are having their own reunions with their respective dragons.

I gaze up at the beautiful forms of Skiadrum, feeling my eyes shine with awe. "Wow... they're both so beautiful..."

Rogue smiles at me when I said that.

Skiadrum peers down at me with his glinting crimson eyes. "So, you're Rogue's mate," He greets me.

I smile as I nod. "I just can't believe I finally get to meet you, Skiadrum! Rogue-kun has told me all about you."

Nanami says from beside Sting, "Weisslogia... it's an honour to meet you."

The white dragon gazes at the bluenette when she addressed him. "Likewise. I see you're Sting's mate now."

Nanami says, "Well, he was a jerk, at first—"

"Nanami-chan!" Sting exclaims indignantly, whipping his head around to her.

"—but, in the end, he's actually a really great guy," The water mage finishes, smirking at Sting. He grins back at her.

"And we all know how much you love me, Nana-chan!" Sting says.

I glance at Rogue to see shock and confusion in his eyes.

Sting murmurs to Weisslogia, "I don't get it. I remember killing you... so, how can you be here?"

Rogue says, "I need to ask you the same question, Skiadrum. How are you still alive?"

Weisslogia responds, "We altered your memories, in order to help you grow strong."

Skiadrum adds, "It was an experiment of ours, one Igneel was against. We raised you both as Dragon Slayers, and to complete your upbringing, we gave you the experience of slaying dragons."

Weisslogia states, "However, it's incorrect to say that we're still alive."

Grandeeney inputs, "In the truest sense, we've been dead for quite sometime. Many years ago, Acnologia used his Dragon Slayer Magic to tear our spirits from our bodies. So we had three reasons for residing within you. Please understand. We did it to defeat Acnologia and prevent you from transforming. But it was also the only way we had to survive."

Wendy stammers, "You mean...?!"

Skiadrum explains, "Now that we've left your bodies, there's no way for us to return. The demonstration of power we just gave will also be our last. We hope you can understand why we had to remain in hiding until the time was right."

Metallicana adds, "Even the mighty Igneel was unable to defeat Acnologia. However, it must be said that Igneel fought from the very brink of death. When you tell tales of this day, do not let that sully the Fire Dragon King's name. None among us had his courage. It felt the depth of his compassion for humanity."

Grandeeney says, "We've only told you a fraction of what we would, if there were time, but I'm afraid there's not. This is goodbye, Wendy."

"You're leaving me?!" Wendy asks worriedly.

The female dragon leans toward her as she says, "Sweet girl, the road you'll face is frought with peril. But I've seen you gain the strength to walk it."