Breaking His Concentration (Alhaitham x Kaveh)

Chapter 16- Sacrificed Everything

Author's Note

Hi everyone! Just a small note, this chapter will be a bit longer than my other chapters. I didn't want to conclude this little plot point in two chapters, so instead it'll all be in this chapter. I love reading your comments and seeing what you all think! Thanks so much.

Kaveh's POV

My first clue to turn back should have been the fact that only one person was willing to sail out to sea. My second clue should have been the sinking feeling I felt in my stomach as I stepped on board the ship. I was letting my emotions get the best of me, I was acting too quickly. I knew I was making a mistake but I didn't want to run back to him that easily. I wanted to show him that I didn't need him, that I could do this myself. But I really, really should have turned back. If only I understood the danger that was lingering ahead of me. But as the anchor was pulled away and the boat started to rock in the waves I knew it was too late to go back.

Alhaitham's POV

My hands were shaking and my mind was racing. This was too heavy of a choice. I didn't want to make this choice. Why couldn't I save both? Why, why did this have to happen? It would be easier if I didn't care about him, it would be easier if I knew I didn't have feelings for him. But my heart fluttered when I thought of his name, and when his eyes looked into mine I wanted to pull him close. I was screwed. I had made a mistake getting too deep with him, but the only thing on my mind was that I needed to save him. No matter the cost. I had to hope that I could see her again. But right now he was in danger, in danger because of me. If he died this would be my fault. So I needed to do everything I could to make sure that didn't happen.

I breathed heavily as I pulled the Divine Knowledge Capsule out of my pocket and set it down on the table, and watched as it slowly grew back to its original size. The red top was glowing and shining, begging for me to reach my hand out and claim it for myself. What did I even ask? What would happen when I did ask? There was such limited data on this, I didn't even know if it was going to work. But I needed to try. I could tray and find my sister later. But I wasn't going to be the reason he died.

"Please."

I whispered in my head. I reached my arm out and placed the palm of my hand over the top of the red, and repeated the question out loud.

"What happens to Kaveh on this journey to Inazuma? I need to find him."

I whispered when my hand was firmly around the capsule. And then the memories came. It was invading my mind, like nothing I've ever felt before. My body felt like it was suddenly transported onto the waves, I was looking at the boat he was standing on. But it was bad. The rain kept pouring, dark heavy clouds were hanging above and I could hear people on the crew yelling and screaming at each other. The thunder overhead boomed so loudly people were sobbing on the deck, and so much water was soaking the ship it barely looked like a ship anymore. A lightning bolt struck the sail, catching fire instantly as the flames started to spread down the ship. I gasped, realizing what was happening. I was getting a glimpse of the future, a glimpse of his future.

People were screaming and panicking, some people throwing themselves overboard thinking they would have more luck with the sharks. The fire quickly spread down the sail and caught to the planks of wood, the rain failing to extinguish the growing flames. And then I saw him. He ran below the deck, tears in his eyes and sweat on his brow as he ran into what looked like the captains room. He was scrambling, looking for something. I opened my mouth to scream at him, he needed to be abandoning the ship not going below deck. The flames would surely consume him, there wasn't any hope. I tried to open my mouth, but no sound came out. I needed to stop him. He needed help.