An Unknown Bond [Zeldris x OC]

Ch. 32 - The Truth

Chapter 32 - The Truth
Love. It surely is something special. It's the strongest emotion of all. It has the power to destroy you but also to heal you, no matter how broken you feel. It can make your day shine the brightest a day has ever shone. It can bond you to people and makes you do the craziest things.
There's nothing greater than love.
But what makes it the most special is that true love comes only once in a lifetime. There's just one special someone you belong to and who changes and completes you.
At least, that's what they say. And I used to believe so, too. Just like everyone, I believed that there's just one person you love truely and deeply. That one person that means more to you than anyone else and that holds your heart, no matter what they do or what happens.

But right now, at this moment, I stand right in front of Zeldris, his strong arms are wrapped around me and his beautiful, new, green eyes look at me all lovingly and I can see how much he loves and cares about me. And I know that this whole 'one true love'-thing isn't true. Because right in this moment, where I look deep into his eyes and am finally able to see through them right into his soul, my hearts should be filled with joy, love and happiness. And they are. But I also feel incomplete. Right now, when I look into these beautiful green eyes, I know that there's another pair of green eyes I'll never be able to live without.
No matter how much I love Zeldris, my heart belongs to Meliodas just as well. 

I sigh and place a kiss on Zeldris' right cheek. "I'm sorry but I have to go."

Zeldris also sighs and rests his forehead against mine whilst carresing the skin of my arms. "I really wish I could make you stay."

"Zel..." I whisper saddened and inhale his scent as if it's going to be the last time I'm going to be so close to him.

"We're different, Yami. Because the Demon race's very existence is considered an outsider to the world. Why do you want to go back to them and fight for them? I'm sure those humans would be nothing but scared of you if they'd know who you really are. They'd try to kill you, just like they would kill Meliodas."

I look to the ground in sadness because he's probably right. "They're only scared because they don't understand. They didn't even know demons were a real thing until you guys came back and straight went to attack them. Don't you ever wonder why we're the outsiders? Demons never caused anything but trouble. Maybe it's not who we are but what we do that makes us the outsiders. But things have changed, Zel. Because there are people who do understand and accept us. And that's reason enough for me to fight for them."

Zeldris just sighs and moves his hand through my hair, not knowing what to say. "You know, if we'd rule, we wouldn't be outsiders anymore. We could rule this world. Together."

"I have lived in different kingdoms for so many years. A true king and a real kingdom are built on so much more than fear. If it's led with love and kindness, everyone can be happy. That's a world I want to live in. The Ten Commandments can't give me that."

I'm already close to the tavern, when I see a pair of dark wings flying fastly past me, right underneath me, without recognizing me. I don't have to look twice to recognize who these wings belong to. I would recognize Meliodas everywhere and anytime. My hearts jump in excitement and my whole body fills with love. The fight we had is already forgotten and I am more than happy to see him. But since he hasn't recognized me, I have to turn around and hurry up to him.

"Hey Meliodas!" I shout once I'm close enough to him. His head moves up to my direction and within seconds, he rushes towards me and the next thing I feel is how I'm pinned down to the ground. I screw up my eyes in surprise and when I open them again, Meliodas' arms are wrapped around me and I'm pressed against his chest. His head is hidden in my neck and I can feel his fast heartbeat.
"What's going on?" I ask surprised and return his strong hug. For a brief moment, I enjoy his near and close my eyes to enjoy it some more.