Suprising change

Chapter 9: The past remains in the past

POV ~ Illya
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"I'm a bit tired...", I mumbled as I slowly brushed my teeth with a red toothbrush. Last night I couldn't sleep at all because I had to think about the events of the previous night all the time. The bathroom door opens and Stella came in with a basket full with clothes.

"You'll be late, Illya-san.", she said and walked across the room.

"Yeah.", I sighed.
'She's right. I woke up pretty late... I need to get to school.'
My older sister Liz was standing next to me and brushes her teeth too. She glanced at me in suspicion.

"You look sleepy, Illya.", she said as she ducked down to me, "Last night, did you stay up doing something strange?" I gasped surprised.
'What does she mean? She couldn't mean-?!'

"Wh-what do you mean 'something strange'?", I asked as I turned around at her, trying to find any answer in her face. But Liz just looked in the mirror and kept brushing her teeth.

"Who knows.", Liz said without showing any signs of emotion. I stared at her in confusion. I started to panik.
'What does she mean by that? Did she know something? Did she noticed Koru yesterday?'
As I tried to figuring out what Liz meant by 'something strange' the door opened once more and Stella looked throught it.

"Liz! You hurry and get ready, too!", Stella said frustrated. Liz waved at her in response and rinsed her mouth out with water. I also got myself ready and changed in my school uniform. Stella called for me and gave me my lunchbox witch I packed in my school bag meanwhile Ruby sneaked herself into my bag too.
'Now quick to school. I hope I'm not late again...'
I walked to the door and opened it to leave for school.

"I'm off-!", I yawned but suddenly stopped because Luvia standed right in front of the door.

"Good day, Shero!", she shouted with a smile, "That our homes are across from one another must be destiny. Starting today, I would love for you to join me in my car... huh?" She stopped as she noticed that I was the person who came through the door and not my brother. I examine the scene. Luvia was standing on a flower-decked red carpet that stretched from her black limousine to our doorstep. I glanced hat her in disappointment.
'What does she want from my brother? Was she going to chauffeur him to high school?'

"Onii-chan left for morning practice a long time ago.", I said to her. Luvia turned frustrated around and balled her fists.

"He always ignores me naturally like that!", she growled but quickly clearing her thoughts and sighed, " Oh well... Since we're both here shall I escort you?"
'Huh?!'
Luvia opened the door on the back of the car and stepped aside. I saw Miyu sitting on one of the seats, looking emotionless as always but something seemed off.
'The aura feels so different than any other day. Does it had anything to do because of my double, Kuro? Or because of what happend yesterday? She called Shero "Brother". What was that about?'
I went inside and sat myself next to Miyu. As Luvia made herself comfortable the chauffeur started driving. Like someone called for her Ruby came out of my bag and greeted her Sister Sapphire, who flooded next to Miyu. After that nobody said a single word.
'That is so akword I can't say a word! Ruby, say something. Please!'

"What's with this awkward atmosphere?", Ruby said confused about the situation. I was shocked.
'Anything than that!'

"Nee-san, quiet.", Sapphire said knowing something was off.
'Looks like Sapphire is trying to save this, but it's too late now anyway.'

"Yesterday...", Miyu randomly said. I replied alarmed "Yes?" as she turned her head in my direction. "I'm sorry for surprising you like that.", she said calmly.
'Oh, she's talking to me. Does she mean the thing with my brother? '

"Y-you don't have anything to apologize for.", I assured her, "You just mistook him for your brother, right?" Miyu didn't reacted.
'Did I said something wrong? I just want to give her the feeling that everything is okay.'

"I was a little surprised to learn you have an older brother...", I said, but Miyu didn't gave any reaction. I awkwardly started to laugh.
'WHY IS NOBODY SAYING ANYTHING??? This is so awkward!'
I looked at Luvia. She showed no readable emotions. I started to panik.
'Did I said something wrong? I need to fix this.'

"Um, Miyu?", I tried to talk to her.

"Illyasviel?", Luvia said strict, "Everyone has difficulty talking to others about some things. No matter her past, she now is Miyu Edelfelt. That should be enough, shouldn't it?" I slightly blushed in embarrassment.
'She's right! I shouldn't push Miyu to talk about her past. I should accept her the way I got to know her. As a good friend of mine.'

" You're right", I smiled in Livia's direction to show her that I understood, but I stopped as soon I saw her giggling in a creepy way.

"Besides...", Livia said without stopping giggling, "Perhaps one day, your brother become Shirou Edelfelt, as well."
'HUH?!'
"Yes, if that were to happen, than you two become sisters.", Luvia dreamy said with a big smile on her face.

"Huh, are you serious?", I shouted incredulously, "Wait, you're marrying Onii-chan?" I stared shocked at her.
'She can't be serious! What is going on between my brother and her?'
Luvia stood up as she saw my confusion and laughed with a strong conviction of herself.

"Yes! From now on, you may start calling me 'Onee-sama'!", she shouted dreamily, "In fact, please do, Illyasviel! "Onee-sama!" What a spoiled girl you are, Illya! Come lend on my chest!"

"My goodness, only Livia-san could make such statements that ignore reality.", Sapphire said while Luvia continued to talk dreamily. I sighed and thought about what Luvia told me about Miyu.
'Yeah. To us, Miyu is Miyu. That's all that matters.'
I smiled as I thought about how stupid it was for me to think otherwise.
'If Miyu dosen't want to talk about it, there's no reason to force it out of her.'
I glance at her.
'One day, I'm sure she'll open up to us. We'll wait for that day to come.'
I sighed disappointed and looked out of the window, seeing the way we past trough.
'Still, that feels a bit lonely...'