Eternal Love

Chapter 53

"What are you saying she is coming back?" Yuzu asked
"You heard me...we must prepare ourselves as soon as she arrives. Because she won't be holding back..." Ume said
"B-but...isn't she like super fucking dangerous? How the hell do you think we can stop her?" Yuzu asked
"...that's why Matsuri wants to stop her instead of her daughter" Ume said
"Huh? What about her daughter?" Yuzu asked
"Well...Sachie has incredible powers like that old Queen. I guess Matsuri doesn't want her daughter to go through any of this since she already has do much to deal with" Ume said
"But will Matsuri be able to defeat her alone? I don't think that small army will be able to defeat them all. They're strong but if the Queen awakens...then won't they be severely hurt?" Yuzu asked
"Depends where the Queen awakens" Ume said
"Do you know where she is located?" Yuzu asked
"We're still searching..." Ume said
"Do you need any help?" Yuzu asked
"No need. You need to stay here and take care of them" Ume said
"But will you be able to handle the situation? What if she suddenly wakes up?" Yuzu asked
"That's what...we're preparing ourselves for. We have brought in a few old friends and since your father's land has finally been awoken. We'll be using that land as our battlefield" Ume said
"Huh? What for?" Yuzu asked
"That land does more than give life...it has a hidden weapon inside and since we have Kallen on our side. She'll be the one activating the weapons to slow her down or at least...defeat her before she tries to reclaim her crown" Ume said
"What about us? We can do something right?" Yuzu asked
"You girls still have a lot to live for..." Ume said
"H-huh? Wait...are you saying that...you might-"
"Yuzu listen...this is far more dangerous for you and the others. You girls have a family to take care of" Ume said
"B-but...risking your life...for others is-"
"Yuzu...please just stay calm and try not to tell the girls about this. They're still young..." Ume said
"M-mom...but...you...y-you-" Ume cupped both her cheeks and wiped the tears that appeared in her eyes
"Dear...it'll be okay. You just have to stay strong and stick together with your family and friends" Ume said
"But there has to be another way to stop her. I don't think fighting will be the answer to our problems this time..." Yuzu said
"I know what you're trying to say but...there isn't much time left for us to think of another way. We've been preparing ourselves for this..." Ume said
"Then let me do some research on this. Maybe there is a missing piece to this" Yuzu said
"Well...probably since there have been books about this. But some of the stories have missing pages. No one knows where the missing pages went but...someone got rid of them so they wouldn't know the whole truth about the corrupted child" Ume said
"So you'll be leaving?" Yuzu asked
"I have to. There are still a few things that I must prepare" Ume said
"Is there anything we can do to help? We can't just let you and Auntie handle this or the Kings and Queens. We are adults too. We can do something about this too" Yuzu said
"It's far too dangerous for you or Shai or Ortho. You three may be the next heirs for the Okogis but...we can't let you three endanger yourselves. You're still too young..." Ume said and hugged her
"I just want you safe. I don't want you to get hurt because you have your lovely girls to take care of. It's best that you don't get involved or else they will start to worry" Ume said and pulled away giving her a smile
"What about Matsuri? Didn't she go to check up on their territory? What if...she gets severely hurt or worse?" Yuzu asked as she sounded worried
"Don't worry about her. Jinah will reach up to her and send her back. We already planned everything" Ume said. Yuzu sighed softly and trembled a bit
"Just...promise me that everything will be okay and that you'll come back. Miyagi and Yua...you know how they are" Yuzu said
"Don't worry...I'll come back. Once this is over we will finally be able to live a peaceful life again" Ume said. Yuzu smiled a little and nodded
"Okay mom. I'll try and keep an eye out over the Kingdom" Yuzu said
"That's my girl. Now I better head back and get started. Kallen is probably waiting for me" Ume said
"Okay mom. I love you and please be careful. I don't want them to get worried..." Yuzu said as she looked down a bit. Ume patted her head softly and smiled
"It'll be okay Yuzu. Just stay strong for them and for me" Ume said
"O-okay. I'll...do my best" Yuzu said as she nodded
"Thank you...and I love you too. I'll be back soon" Ume said as she kissed her head softly before heading out. Yuzu trembled as she stood still and clenched her chest tightly
"You are strong, Yuzu. Don't worry about your old man. Hahaha! Your papa is strong enough to protect you and your mother. I won't leave your side my little princess"
"Heh...sorry mother but...I really can't just stay back and watch" Yuzu mumbled
I'll have to talk with Shai and Ortho...
"Yuzu? Is everything okay? The girls are getting quite impatient" Mei said as she walked up to her. Yuzu jumped a bit and turned around seeing Mei
"Hey Mei. Yeah everything is okay. I just had to speak with my mother before she left to do something" Yuzu said and held her hand
"Mama! Miyagi burned down my castle!" Yua said
"Yua is being a little annoying" Miyagi said. Yuzu couldn't help but laugh softly
"They turned out to be like you" Mei said
"Oh come on, Mei. Yua and Miyagi have a couple of your traits" Yuzu said
"Let's hurry and stop these girls before they start fighting again" Mei said as she walked ahead of Yuzu
"I'm coming my beautiful Queen" Yuzu said as she followed her and held her hand