Couldn't Believe...

Chapter 63

"My, my~ Now you're taking decisions on your own?"
"!"
"... You're..."
"B... Blackie...?"
"It's been a long time"
"..."
"BLACK AKARI!"
"Well, I didn't really want to see you. So don't come near me"
"... You're back?"
*turns* "Oh, Monica. Looks like you're not happy to see me. Not like I care, but whatever"
"BLACKIE!!!!!!!!!!"
"... Hexy..."
*woosh*
"!"
*approach* "Blackie, my master... you're finally back" *teary*
"Yes, I'm finally back"
"... Thanks god you're alright" *sob*
"Of course I would be" *smile*
"... Blackie..."
"Eluma..."
*woosh*
"!"
"Blackie..."
"Yes, that's me"
*runs* "BLACKIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
*block* "Who in the world are you to run towards my sister?"
"!"

A boy with silver hair and eyes as blue as the sky... wait, 'sister'? No way... he can't be...

"... Blackie's... brother?"
"Ha? How do you know me?"
"..."

So she did go to find him...

"And you didn't answer me"
"?!"
"Who are you to run towards my sister like this?! And why are you even calling her by her name?! Know your place!"
"Luka, it's okay. He's my friend, Eluma"
"Eluma?"

Now that I think about it, on our way back, she did tell me about someone called 'Eluma', but she didn't mention that they were this close.

"... Hmph! I'll let you go this time ONLY"
*sigh* *pat* "Thank you Luka"
*smile* "Hehe~"
*turn* "Now E-"
*hug*
"!"
*crying* "Thank you, thank you, for coming back safely"
*sigh* "It's been already 2 years, but you didn't change at all. I should be the one thanking you, for taking care of everything."
*hic* *hugs tightly*
*pat* *glance* "Hexy"
"!"
"Come here"
"..." *runs* *hug*
*pat*
"Welcome back, Blackie" *hic*
"... Yeah, I'm back"
"Ahem! You totally forgot to introduce me!"
"No, I didn't. Now you two, let go off me"
"!"
"Sorry"
*woosh*
"Blackie!"
"We're here"
*turn* "Why are you..."
*smirk* "Your attention everyone. Since I am back, the decision that Sir Eluma said is now canceled. The Academy will not close its doors."
"YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"And one more thing. I would like to introduce 2 persons that were with me during my trip. This is Diane, my new companion"
"!"
"Wait... don't tell me..."
"Blackie already achieved the 3rd transformation?!"
*point* "And this is my little brother, Luka. Please be nice to them." *glance*
*gasp*
*smirk*

Look at the Queen's face. Now you're afraid that your position will be taken, don't you?

"Lastly, I would like to wish Eluma a happy birthday. I hope all your wishes come true!"
"... Thank you, Blackie"

I can't believe I'm seeing her... finally... I can be with her again...

"Now then, I hope you all enjoy the banquet."
*applause*
"Blackie, you okay?"
"Yes (?)"
"Well, you look exhausted. Maybe you should go and sleep a little bit"
"Diane, has anyone told you that you worry too much?"
"Well, sorry for worrying about my master!"
*sigh* "I'm fine. But the trip did tire me a little"
"Well, it's a 2-years trip so-" *looks down*
*glare*
"... Diane?"
"Hm?"
"Is everything okay?"
"Yes, it's just..."
"?"
"Hexy has been glaring at me all this time"
"Really?" *turn*
"Yes. Do you think he hates me?"
"Why would he?"
"I don't know"
"Do you care about what he thinks?"
"Not really. All I care about is you"
*sigh*
"?"

During our trip, she wasn't paying attention at anyone other than me. Unlike Hexy, who did scold me from time to time and used the power of the mark against me, she never dared to do so. She did give me advices, but she never questioned my decisions.

"Let's get down"
*nod*
*woosh*
*approach* "Blackie-!"
*block* "I told you not to come near her recklessly."
"Ah, I'm sorry"
*sigh* "Luka, look who's behind you"
*turn* "... It's her? Our..."
"Our aunt."
*glare*
*gasp*
"Calm down. You shouldn't use your magic like this. Or else she'll discover that you know the truth."
"... Okay"

Wow, he really obeys his sister

*steps*
"Look who's coming"
"Eum... Welcome back, Black Akari."
"Thank you, your Majesty"
*nod* "Well... who's the gentleman?"
"I did introduce him just now. He's my brother, Luka"
"... Luka. Well, it's a pleasure to meet you, sir Luka"
"... The pleasure is all mine" *kiss the back of her hand*
*retire* "I'll get going now"
"The banquet just started"
"Yes but, well... I have a lot of things to do, so I'll get going. Eluma, happy birthday"
"Thank you!"
"Now then, see you later" *turn*
"I hope we'll meet again"
*stops* "... Yes"

Her face was the best. Finally, her wicked side is starting to show up-

"Black Akari!"
"... What do you want?"
"I... I came to welcome you back"
"... I don't need your welcome-"
"Black Akari~"
"Look who's here. Are you here to welcome me back as well?"
"Yes, of course! I'm really glad you came back safely"
"Really? Even though you looked so mad when I came in"
"N, no! I was just surprised! You know how I can be!"
"..."
"A, anyway, this is?"
"... It's my little brother, Luka"

Little brother? He looks quite mature for a little brother. But wait-

"If he's your little brother, then he's mine as well-"
"No. don't misunderstand. He's not your little brother"
"What? What do you mean-"
"None of your business"
"What-?!"
*glare*
*gasp*
"Monica, I really don't want to waste my time talking to you, so please stop asking questions-"
"... Monica?"
*gasp*

I TOTALLY FORGOT! LUKA HATES MONICA! Ever since I told him about what happened with me, he can't even bear hearing her name! I don't know what he'll do now-

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Monica. I am Luka" *kiss the back of her hand*
"!"
"Oh my, such a gentleman!"

So she's Monica huh... then the guy next to her must be Yamel. These are the two people who made my sis suffer the most. Since the day I found out about it, I swore in the name of my Land, that I will become the turning point, and I will be the one to end one of their lives with my own two hands, since I'm sure that sis wants to end the others' lives.

*let go* "Sis, we should get going now."
*spacing out* "..."
"Sis!"
*startled* "What?!"
"We should get going"
"Eum, yes, sure. Well then, we'll leave first"
"What? Already?!"
"I'm sorry, Eluma. But I really have to go"
"Okay~" *down*
*pat*
"!"
"Happy birthday again"
*blush*
"Now then, let's go"
*woosh*