Without You | Garmau

Chapter Eleven, Unexplained

"If you can't get someone off you're mind, maybe they're supposed to be there. Remember: The mind can recognize what the heart is trying to deny."
- Source Unknown

Aphmau's Pov
While Garroth and I were walking, Lucinda and Abby were at the gates. We walked by the gates and saw Lucinda, riding her broomstick and Abby, riding a horse. But, "C-C-Cadenza!??!" I quickly opened the gates and Cadenza ran to me and hugged me.

Cadenza, Lord of Metelli, is a old friend of mine, whom I saved from the chicken shaman, Castor, when she turned into a chicken.

"Aphmau! I...I missed you so much!! It's been years since I last see you!!"

"I missed you too, Cadenza. Wow, you really change!"

"Yeah, just the same me. Without my fashionable dress of course."

"(G) Have you became the Lord of Meteli?.."

"(C) ..well, yes.. After father..passed away.. But Hey! Metelli was rebuilt in another place. How about visit there sometimes? Aphmau, Garroth?"

"(A) I am glad too!"

"(G) Sure, why not?"

"Eeep!! I missed you so, so, much!! Oh, and if you wouldn't mind me asking.. Garroth are you marrying Aphmau?"

"(G) I...uh.. *blushes*"

"(A).....*blushes*"

"(C) Hehe.. Oh! I've been talking your ears off. Right, back to business. Let's talk later. Lucinda and Abby will follow you to Lord Xevar. I still have to suprise my cassanova brother! See ya!"

Cadenza went to find Laurance, since he was on patrol. Lucinda and Abby followed Me and Garroth to Lord Xevar. We have a little conversation while walking to the house.

"Wow, Abby, I can't help but notice, you've grown so much!"

"I'm glad to see you again, Miss Aphmau." (I am making Abby a teenager like Levin!)

"(G) So, what brings you both here, in Phoenix Drop?"

"(L) Well, we are here to speak with Lord Garte about the murder of Abby's father, a Jury of Nine Member, Jeffory the Golden Heart. He was murdered by your brother, Zane.."

"(G) ..WAIT WHAT?!?! No, no, NO! UGH, ZANE... I..."

"(A) ..Garroth calm down.."

"(G) ...I'm sorry, Aph.. It's just.. ARGH!.."

"(A) Garroth just calm down.. Lucinda and Abby will talk to your father about it.. I am sure Lord Garte will fix it.. *she holds Garroth's hand*"

"(G) ..I hope so, Aph.."

We have finally reached the house. Lucinda and Abby talked to the dining room. Garroth went to his room, since he said he needs to be alone for some minutes.. My father walked to me and said, "Aphmau..we need to talk..in private." "Yeah, sure." I followed him to his room. He sat on his chair and I sat on the bed.
"Aphmau.. Do you know why Garroth and Lord Garte are here..?" I shake my head. I remember, I really do not know the main reason why they're here actually. "Well, Aph, You're Marrying Prince Garroth..." "................WHAT?????!?!! WHY?!" I was shocked and... happy? What?! "You remember when you healed Nekoette when she was badly injured? You have Irene's Relic inside of you. If you married Garroth, he will be able to protect you, be with you, forever and ever. I already know you have feelings for each other.." "Pfffft... What?.. Noo.." I said hiding my face from blushing. Why does my heart beats faster?! Why am I happy to marry Garroth?! Why?!.....

....I'm Inlove.

Father just smirked at me. I wish I could rub off that smirk on his face. Seriously though, I could just tackle him really. "Hahaha, my daughter's inlove." I couldn't help but tackle him. Just like the old days ey, father? I ran to him and jump on to him. He fell down with the chair and we both just laugh, tackling each other. Heh, I missed this moments.

Garroth's Pov
I sat on my bed, thinking deep. Zane, killing people... Again? That hideous monster! He killed my friend! Jeffory! I couldn't help but think that he will hurt Aphmau...

I don't want him to kill Aphmau.
I won't let him touch her just for once.

Aphmau, I promise to protect you, whether we are far apart, I will always be there for you, forever and ever.
I promise never to betray you,
Never hurt you,
Or even cry because of me.

Wait...what am I talking like this?

Narration
Aphmau and her father is still playing. While Garroth is thinking of Aphmau. Cadenza is now with Laurance. Laurance is now taking a few punches.

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Lord Garte, Lucinda and Abby finally talked to things out.

"(A) Lord Garte, we need to talk about your son."

"(LX) I know, Miss Aphmau has told me. I do not have any connection on this murder and my son. I am here on Phoenix Drop to have an arrange marriage on Princess Aphmau and Garroth. Therefore, I would like to punish my son. But please, don't execute him. You can talk to Iona, she is the one who has control of O'khasis for now. We still have four days in our stay here. But I am sorry, I don't have anything to do with the murder of your father.."

Abby was in anger. She wanted Zane to die. She couldn't accept that Zane have to get away with his fathers death. She want him gone in the abyss. She punched the table of the dining room and said, "YOUR SON WILL PAY. I COULDN'T LET HIM GET AWAY WITH MY FATHER'S DEATH. HE WILL DIE." "ABBY! Calm Down! We do not seek revenge to Zane!" Lucinda said, calming Abby. "But he killed my father.. HE KILLED MY FATHER!" She said, tears running down her face. She ran outside the house. Lucinda was about to go after her but Lord Garte stopped her and said, "No, Miss Lucinda. Let her have time to herself to calm down.." "Yes, Lord Xevar." She said, still worried about Abby.

The sun is going down. Everyone went to dinner. After Dinner, Lucinda went to find Abby, while others went to sleep.

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A girl entered in Aphmau's room. She splashed a potion at Aphmau and giggles, "Heh, Night Princess." She ran away but the guy from before saw her splashed a potion on Aphmau.

"....Sasha...."