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Disclaimer: I have no ownership of this. Well, I
mean ToS. I also don’t own the word “mean”, on a side note.
A/N: Wow…I really should pay attention to what
my characters are doing more. Scorch OOC…yeah, I it is a bit strange for one of
my own characters. And Lloyd, well, they’re were a lot of other things he
could’ve written, too, but Dialmond did force him to leave, so he had only a few
minutes to write down the most important ones now. Dialmond probably feels like
crap now. But now we will continue.
Chapter 24: Regret, Remorse,
and a Few Things In Between
“I know.” Emereld cleared her throat at the
overlooking crowd, “I know many half-elfs have brought you misfortune, pain,
other such tings. But, I do not believe that all half-elfs should be persecuted
for things they did not do. I come from the land outside of here. Yes ‘Other’ or
‘Idiot’ could suit me f you described my race. We have one thing in common,
discrimination. We fear what is different from us and try to bring it down, to
kill it. We have brought up wars, laws, pieces of work that have brought us to
this. Shame. Defeat. Pride. Selfishness. Everyone has these things, and one
person isn’t more responsible than the other for it. But together, we can
overcome these tings. Let’s fight for a world we can all live in, not just a
chosen few. You all think half-elfs are horrible--can you honestly say
you’re any better? Can you? You discriminate over nothing, maybe what your
family wants or maybe to fit in. This is what makes you weak. You have to try to
change those around you, not idly stand by. Live on in a world and make a
difference. Some people here have probably committed crimes worse than what any
half-elf may have done, and this comes from me, a human. If you accept people
for who they are, things will begin to change. Have you ever even thought
someone might love a half-elf? You think it disgusting, I think it love. Men are
men, and women are women. People can love who they want, regardless of race.
Think about it. You are persecuting people because they’re different. You’re
persecuting them for what a select few did. You know, if somebody committed
murder here, then you would hate them, especially if that person was somebody
close to you. You wouldn’t hate that whole race, though. You’d be in it, hating
yourself. So think about how half-elfs feel. Think about a world free from
discrimination, free from pain. We must go on, for a better tomorrow. Than you.”
The people looked at Emereld with looks of
disgust, hate, anger, embarrassment, admiration, love, irritation, courage,
happiness, and sadness. The Secluded Lands had suffered some damage from the
Giant Kharlan Tree when it went out of control; they knew half-elfs were the
cause. Many people would still hate, but they knew Emereld would not let
innocent people be banished without a good fight. She was also known to be one
of the strong speakers in the LaHeart’s banishment, so many people looked at her
with pride. The people decided to give the half-elfs there a chance, a chance to
live. When everything was returning to normal, a half-elf man and woman, the
ones who were going to be banished, approached Emereld.
“Thank you, miss.” the half-elf woman bowed.
“Thanks to you, we’ll be able to keep living
here.” the man smiled.
“Oh, it’s all in a day’s work!” Emereld blushed,
embarrassed.
“You fight with karate, don’t you?” the woman
asked.
“Uh, yes, mostly with my feet, though.” Emereld
answered, somewhat confused.
“Then take these. They’re diamond-encrusted
shoes that reach halfway below the knee. My mother--may she rest with
Martel--gave these to me. She said for me to master them. But now, I think you
are the best one suited for the job.”
“I can’t accept this!”
“Please. You have saved us.” the woman bowed
again, “I want to repay you. My mother…died because of discrimination. She
was…it’s not important. But, please…”
Putting the shoes in Emereld’s arms the woman
had a sad, but somewhat happy smile. Emereld thanked the woman and watched as
the couple walked off. She smiled and immediately put the shoes on. They fit
great and, even though they had gems on them, seemed lighter. The green haired
girl began to walk back to the house as she saw Saphfyre head into the woods.
The woman known as Cali Flion soon followed. Scorch just lurked around the area,
making sure everyone was safe.
“I am going to end this.” Saphfyre stated, “I’m
going to fight for Scorch. I’m going to fight for my family’s honor. And last of
all, I’m going to fight for me.”
“I’ll get Scorch with me just yet.” Cali did her
typical-rush-hand-through-hair move. She took out her sword and put up a
fighting stance, “I won’t lose to some stupid girl.”
“You will now.” Saphfyre coolly stated, already
inches away from Cali, “Mortality Swipe!” The girl swung her scythe up in the
air, creating a gold and orange field around her. The area began to form into
blades of said colors, and the things flowed in Saphfyre’s scythe. She swung and
Cali was struck in many places by the blades that emerged. Saphfyre continued to
attack normally; Cali wasn’t much. The blonde began to cast a spell. Saphfyre
tried kicking her over, but Cali was not interrupted.
“Photon!” Cali yelled, a giant sphere of light
engulfing Saphfyre and stopping her movement. As the light broke apart, a wave
of pain flowed through the leader of the Redjewels. Cali began to speak as she
swung her sword out, “You and I are just not in the same class.”
“You’re right.” Saphfyre said, “I’m better!”
Catching Cali off guard, Saphfyre swung a foot over her scythe and sprung her
body into her enemy’s Cali was blown back, but not out of the fight. Beginning
another spell, Cali focused some energy. Immediately releasing it in a matter of
seconds, she yelled, “Tidal Wave!”
“Scythe Hover!” Saphfyre jumped before the water
hit and spun her scythe rapidly. She floated over the inundation and then swung
at Cali again. The annoying blonde rolled out of the way and shot a Demon Fang
at the off-guard Saphfyre, who retaliated by returning…
“Demonic Chaos Revenue!” Saphfyre swung her
scythe out in random places, shooting out three Demon Fangs, followed by two
huge waves of energy, and a single huger wave of energy at the enemy. Some fake
dollar bills floated around Saphfyre for a few moments, cutting some leaves that
fell from a nearby tree.
“It’s not over yet!” Cali screamed, “Lightning!
Fire Ball! Thunder Blade! Explosion! Prism Sword!”
The spells took a huge amount of mana out of
Cali, but she didn’t seem to lose much. A bolt of lightning caught Saphfyre, and
then three spheres of flame hit the girl. A sword came down and blasted bolts
everywhere, many hitting Saphfyre. Then, a ball of magma shot from the heavens
and exploded, followed by small white swords. A huge version of the blades came
down and hit Saphfyre, who was now greatly weakened. Cali thrust in for the
final blow…
She missed. By a long shot, one might add.
Saphfyre pull-volted herself over the girl and swung into her open back. Cali
screamed in pain. Saphfyre had won. The maid began to help the girl up as…
“Indignation Judgment.” Cali then seemed to
faint, bolts suddenly blasting Saphfyre every which way. A sword then came down
upon the girl. It then exploded, causing the maid much pain. Scorch rushed over,
but found the two girls were gone, as Cali had used a small transportation
spell. Miss Flion had sent the two of them to the house Sheena and everybody
else were currently residing in. A letter was left behind, and Scorch looked at
it. It seemed it had been read many times.
Dear Miss Flion,
A while ago you told me you wanted Scorch
back, yes? The best way is to take whoever is with him under your control. This
way, you can get to Scorch. He will become interested in you if you murder
Saphfyre. It may seem a bit stupid, but it is the best way. I’ll even do it for
you for some extra money.
Scorch couldn’t see who the letter was from, but
he guessed it was from one of Cali’s friends. The man crinkled up the letter and
headed back to the house to tell people the news, sweat freely flowing down his
face. When he arrived, he learned that Dialmond was gone, and that Saphfyre and
Cali had suddenly appeared, bloody and beat up. This lead to some hysteria as
Rubyi yelled at Scorch for wandering off. However, the fact that Saphfyre won
(she had gotten one last strike before the spell, but Scorch just thought
Saphfyre had won) was enough to calm him down a bit.
Dialmond rushed into the house of Lloyd. There
was some yelling. Before entering, she put her ear up to a window.
“I bet you’re cheating on me!” an exasperated
Colette yelled, “I’ve been away at the Church so much that you’ve probably had
plenty free time! You don’t even come with me, and you told me to my face that
you were seeing Dialmond!”
“Colette, I--” Lloyd began, but couldn’t finish.
“I’ve had enough of acting happy all the time, Lloyd! I’m still trying to find
my mother, too! You don’t care!”
“I--”
“I want to leave, but night’s about to come in!
I’m sleeping on the couch! Leave me alone!”
“Fine. See what I care!” Lloyd slammed the door
on his way out, heading to the forest. Dialmond was about to follow, when…
“I suggest you state your reasons for being
here, or I will send you straight to hell.” Kratos had a sword at Dialmond’s
neck.
Not stuttering and keeping her calm, Dialmond
stated, “I want to see Lloyd.”
“For what reason?”
“I am a friend.”
“A friend that listens to conversations.”
“If you were smart and not a complete idiot, you
would be ale to tell that was an argument. I am going to see him.” Dialmond
neatly slid her way out, using her feet to escape the grip of the blade. Kratos
ran after, but the smart and clever Dialmond hid in a tree and smashed his head
from below, resulting in an instant knockout. Running after Lloyd’s footprints,
she found the man. If she didn’t love him she really would have thought Lloyd to
be the pathetic type. If she didn’t know him, she thought he’d just be crying
for no reason. But Lloyd had a good heart. And even if he didn’t love her back…
Dialmond embraced the man, “Lloyd. I am so sorry
So sorry…” Dialmond let Lloyd lean on her.
“Dialmond? You came all the way here?” Lloyd
question, taking in some breaths, “This is embarrassing. I didn’t want you to
see me like this.”
“I love you. I will always be with you, even if
you do not desire me to be there. I found out man things, and what you were
going through. Alcohol is a hard thing to have control of, Lloyd. Turn to me the
next time.”
“Dial--” Lloyd was interrupted by the girl,
“Even if you do not feel the same way, I shall come whenever you need me, night
or day. Even if you hate me, I shall come to save you.”
“Really? You’ll be there for me?” Lloyd
questioned, looking at the ground.
“Yes. I will be your wings. No matter how much
the weight of your burden is, I will know it is my love that keeps us afloat. I
will always hold you. I will let you fly, Lloyd. Let me be with you. I will save
you, whenever, wherever. Always. I will help you…us heal.”
Lloyd fully embraced the girl and she held him,
not wanting to let go. It was an extraordinary feeling, her love’s body in her
arms. She wanted him to stay, but he rose.
“Thank you, Dialmond…but I have to work out
things with everyone, okay?”
“…Yes, that is fine, Lloyd. I must go, for my
family is worried about me.”
“Why don’t you stay? I mean, sure there are only
four beds, mine, Kratos’, Dad’s, and Colette’s, but you should stay.
“No, Lloyd I must--”
The man suddenly held her neck and waist for a
moment. Dialmond blushed furiously and Lloyd begged, “Please?”
“This is not right, Lloyd. You should be with
Colette and--”
“You’re coming. It’s too dark and dangerous to
there at night.” As he said this, he picked up Dialmond, so she rode on his
shoulders.
“Wha…what!?! Put me down this instant!” Dialmond
yelled/lied, she truly loved being with Lloyd like this.
“Not until we get home. But there…we’ll have
things to discuss. It might take a while, but…Dialmond?”
The girl had fallen asleep peacefully on his
head, her arms drooping onto his chest. Lloyd smiled, but then thought about the
choice he would have to make in the end.
A/N: Dramatic chapter. Sheesh. But, next
chapter, I’m sure it will be climatic. Colette seemed a bit OOC, but you will
see why later. I can understand, she’s going through a lot in this story, and I
can understand why she’s in a bad mood. And things aren’t great with Lloyd,
either. I can’t believe Dialmond knocked out Kratos. That was a bit rash. I
really do need to put more control on my characters.
Dialmond: I don’t see why I had to fall asleep
on Lloyd.
TimesHalt: You could just sl--
Dialmond: I am not going to have you change this
to an M rated thing! Shut the mouth!
TimesHalt: I was joking…but back to A/N.
A/N:…And, Astra still hasn’t told Sheena about
Efil, and there seems to be some aftermath going to follow. Also, there are
still five days left (they’re getting quite slow now, but more things are
happening) till court. It really is getting down to the wire. Oh yeah, I was
going to make the letter be from Oshitm, but Cali is a girl who doesn’t follow
rules, and will tend to follow her own annoying path.
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