Scarlet
After leaving the pod dock hub building, I make my way through the falling snow towards the top class residential area while keeping an eye on my surroundings for any assassins or bounty hunters. Because there have been a couple of those over the past few days.
Nothing more than nuisances though.
Except that first one that is. But he was turned into a paste by a certain psychopathic squid man. One who happens to be my uncle.
I never did hear anything on the news about that. So I guess the governnt covered up his actions.
You also never talked to Aria about her being your cousin, Tar says, his voice echoing in my head as I walk through the snow-filled street sidewalk with my hands in my pockets.
Yeah, that would be too much of a hassle. Its not like I can just say hey! Im your cousin! and not explain anything else. Not to ntion that, considering how our parents raised us, I wouldnt be surprised if Aria has never even t White. And then theres the fact that she might even associate family in a bad way thanks to her father.
Thats a random possibility though. No guarantees its true.
For all I know, she could accept right away.
In the end, I dont have the ti to worry about it right now.
Maybe after the tournants.
My thoughts co to a halt as I feel a tingling at the back of my neck, making stop in place and look up at the ceiling of a nearby building to find the silhouette of soone standing there, just barely visible through the snow. But I cant make out any actual details of them beyond their long white hair and black outfit.
Who is that?
They dont move from their spot on the roof, leading to just staring at them for several seconds.
Eventually the snow lets up just a little bit, revealing a bit more of them, only for them to suddenly vanish right after I catch a glimpse of their outfit.
The heck? I mutter with a frown.
From the glimpse I got, they were a woman with long white hair wearing a black jacket over a black shirt and pants. And they were just standing on the roof staring at .
Considering that they didnt attack before leaving, Im assuming theyre friendly. Or at least not an enemy.
But one thing thats bothering
She looked very similar to .
Was that White?
I stare up at the roof for several more seconds, the snow slowly growing stronger again before I eventually sigh.
If it is her, then Im disappointed in her even more than before.
I continue walking over to the top class residential area again putting any thoughts of my birth mother out of my head.
A Roof Several Buildings Away
Alia knows that she shouldnt have done that. But she had to see her again. And more importantly, she felt like she owed her to let her at least see her, even if they couldnt talk.
Out of nowhere, Alia hears a very annoying and very familiar laugh that has her eyes narrowing as she turns around to find a man cloaked in shadows wearing a black cloak standing behind her.
I didnt take you for a coward, Whitey! Black says, not bothering to hide his mockery and amusent, being one of the few amongst those who know about the prophecy an admittedly very small number to be vocally against it, although more on a matter of his personal hatred of prophecies and anything of the sort. Oh, wait, yep, I kinda did.
What do you want Will? Alia asks, deciding not to bother with his taunts. Shouldnt you be comntating on that tournant?
Will Wright, the Black Knight of Humanity, creates a seat made out of shadows and sits down on it cross legged as he leans towards Alia and says, I dont know, shouldnt you be looking after your own daughter instead of pawning her off on so rando because a prophecy told you to? And right when Alias eyebrow twitches at his comnt, he leans back again and adds, Besides. I have a shadow clone dealing with that.
Alia rolls her eyes and crosses her arms, the winter storm still growing stronger as the seconds pass. But she doesnt say anything in response to Wills words.
Wait, are you actually regretting your decision? Will asks, his eyes widening in surprise before he bursts out into laughter, almost falling over backwards if it werent for a spear of shadows moving up to push him back into his sitting position. You have nooo idea how long Ive been waiting for this day! To be able to laugh in your face as you realize just how much you fucked up your own family by not going with your beloved princes plan of raising her in Tartarus instead!
Alias eyes begin shining with an ethereal white light as she scowls at the man and waves her arm, sending a flood of white light straight at him, only for the light to pass straight through, bisecting the man and making his body vanish in shadows. Only for him to reappear several ters away with his hands on his waist as he leans forward and whispers, You fucked up, and you understand that now. No changing that!
She sends another wave of null light at him, but he just does the sa trick again and reappears elsewhere while laughing.
Go ahead and get your anger out, he says in between laughs as Alia turns to stare at him without attacking this ti. Because knowing how that girl is, I doubt shell ever forgive you. Her father? Maybe. If given a couple decades. But you? Nope.
Alias teeth grit at his jeering tone.
But then Will turns completely serious, catching her off guard, Ya know, I honestly considered taking her in myself. For a mont, of course. I wouldnt make a very good father after all. And Id rather not have you and her daddy going after my hide. Will frowns. You really shouldve ignored the prophecy. At least Leonidas was willing and wishing to break the first part of the prophecy. He then shakes his head and clicks his tongue. I really hate prophesies. Because so many of them are self-fulfilling, and others require a cost.
Will suddenly breaks apart into more shadows that fill the area as his voice echoes across the rooftop, And the price paid for this one was one paid by both you and your daughter. Her future apathy and distaste for you ruining your chance at a family, and any and all of her struggles up till now.
The shadows then begin to slowly dissipate as he leaves behind one last sentence.
Enjoy the life youve wrought for yourself, Alia. Because its the one you decided on, whether you regret it or not.
Alia clenches her hands into fists before a few tears begin to leak from her eyes.
Then she vanishes as well, leaving the rooftop barren of anything but the falling snow.
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