The Journey Part 2: Out With The MJ & In With The Aja

Chapter 3: Truth

They soon arrived at Vixendath's office. They knocked on the door. "Come in," Vixendath said and they did. "I've been waiting for you," She said. "Where's MJ?" Jade demanded to know. "Hmm? So you don't want to know who she is first? Or what happened to all of you that day?" Vixendath asked and they were confused. "I'm sorry but it's not MJ you're looking for, it's Aja. Aja Sibago. Also reincarnation of the Four Kings Sister, Aja Sibago, who was one of the first five founders of the Britannia. The other four founders were Terrador, Sharken, Grimm, and Skyvern Sibago," Vixendath said and they were surprised. "She casted a memory wipe spell but told me to give you this when the time came if it came," Vixendath a box on her desk. It opened up and a hologram of Aja popped up.

Aja was standing up holding her side. "Hey, gang. If you ever get this then I'm gone and have wiped your memories but you somehow remembered me. I wish it could have been different but I don't want you to come look for me. This is something I have to do. By now you probably know everything. This is a battle I need to fight alone. I hope you can forgive me but I had no other choice. My name is no longer MJ. It's Aja," Aja said and looked at them. "Max, Vallen, John, you have become brothers and a sister to me. I treasured our time together," She smiled. "Jade... I don't quite like you and you annoyed the hell out of me. But... I guess... since you are the only biological sister I've got... Don't die. Or die if you want to. L-Like I care. Take care of yourself or don't again I don't care," Aja blushed a bit as she looked away. "Ava. I know you're probably mad at me right now because I left. You're probably even crying. I wish I could be there to wipe your tears away but I can't. I want you to know that you mean everything to me. I couldn't let myself stay if it meant you would be getting hurt in any way. I love you, Ava. Goodbye everyone."

The hologram turned off and went back into the box. The gang had tears in their eyes. "Then hours later she was reported dead when I called to check on her. The city she was at said she was dead because she went out to get something but never came back. They never found the body. Just some bloody ripped up clothes. This was today of course. I'm sorry," Vixendath and their eyes widened. "N-No. S-She can't be dead. She just can't be," Ava cried and Jade hugged her. "Let's go," Max said and they left the office. Jade stayed at the door and watched from the crack. 

"I did it," Vixendath asked. "Thank you," Aja said on the phone. "Are you sure this is the best?" Vixendath asked. "I want to say no but it is. I can't have them in this war. They could die trying to help. I'm not risking it," Aja said. "If you say so kid. Don't die for real though Aja. They still need you on this earth," Vixendath said. "Who? The gods? They can go to hell. We both know that they don't give a shit about this world. That's why they let you know who runs around freely. My parents are dead. My friends think I'm dead. I know it's wrong but I feel like I'm already dead. I guess that's because of the reincarnation but I honestly don't want to live anymore," Aja said. "So you're saying that you wish that you were dead? Even though you have all the love and family you have, would you rather keep you alive than dead? So you're saying that you'd rather be dead?" Vixendath asked. "Well it sounds bad that way," Aja said. "Damn. That's dark," Vixendath said. "Oh, shut up, Vixy. You know that you would want to be dead too. We're both technically older than dirt," Aja said and Vixendath laughed. "Fair. Same old Aja. But that was harsh. I get why you did it but you really crushed their little spirits," Vixendath said. "Again. I wish I could have done it in less harsher ways but if they knew I was alive they would have gone looking for me and we can't have that. Look, I- hm. I can't have anymore people dying because of my mistakes. All those people, creatures, and my family. They died just for me. Just for me to die myself. That's not happening again. I've put these people through enough," Aja said.

"Ah! So that's what this is about. This is about Evangelyne isn't it? About what happened," Vixendath said. "THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH EVA!" Aja yelled. "Then what is it then? What is it about?" Vixendath asked. "..." Aja was silent. "It's Ava isn't it? She reminds you of Evangelyne doesn't she? Which makes you miss her even more right?" Vixendath asked. "God, more than you can even imagine. She more than just reminds me of Eva. They're exactly alike. I miss her so goddamn much Vixy. It hurts. So much. MJ's heart belongs to Ava but Aja's stays with Evangelyne. When I look at Ava, I see Evangelyne. When I try to imagine Evangelyne, I see Ava. I don't know what to do. I'm tearing myself apart," Aja said and Vixendath sighed, "Maybe there's a reason you feel that way." "What are you suggesting? That they're the same person? Another reincarnation? B-But that's impossible!" Aja said. "That's the only explanation. Just think about it," Vixendath said. "Okay. I gotta go. Talk to you later Vixy," Aja said then hung up. Jade ran away from the door to the others. 

"What took you so long?" John asked. "She's alive!" Jade aid and they were confused. "No she's not. Vixendath just said-" Jade cut Vallen off. "She lied because MJ- I mean Aja asked her to. She was just on the phone with her," Jade said. "Then let's go find her!" Ava said and they all agreed.