Chapter 35: Aftermath

A burning, twitching sensation on my face wakes me up but when I try to get up someone pushes me back down. "Stay dear"

Realizing I'm in the living room I turn my head and gaze into the tear ridden watery eyes of Khloe, yet once she sees me looking up a delighted expression appears on her face.

Confused I reach up "What… happened after?"

With feathery steps someone walks towards me "Ah, you're awake?"

Bewildered I turn my head only to see the blonde haired woman with diamond eyes sparkling in every color imaginable. "Who…"

A faint and distant smile forms on her face "I'm Seralapph, assistant of the man you saw earlier. Genesis."

Still rather bewildered to what's happening I gaze at her in confusion "Fira?"

She shakes her head "Sadly she's no longer among us."

Defeated I sigh and avert my gaze towards my knees while I buckle under the pressing guilt. "So…?"

That moment the man reappears from a lavender colored energy cloud. Walking towards me he places his hand on my shoulder "Do not feel guilty. While it is tragic all of this happened, you are not the aggressor in this matter. Fira lured you into attacking her as normally killing a fellow God or Goddess results in erasure following the rules of the Divine Pact."

Khloe immediately squeezes me tight and hangs her head "I'm so sorry…"

Squeezing her hand I shake my head while I try to reach for her cheek, yet Genesis replies. "You shouldn't be sorry either young lady. Fira tapped your energy slowly absorbing it for herself so that she could manifest. Only to kill or lure Leone into killing her."

On the background Zhloe deeply exhales. "To think… an Angelic Goddess could do something like that, it's never just black or white is it?"

He shakes his head while Seralapph scowls faintly before disappearing in a flash. "Most Gods and Goddesses used to be mortal, and are still very similar to them. We all have human emotions and desires. Fira may have been passive in nature, but she still had an emotional side. I feel your terms of Angelic and Demonic are too black and white."

Slowly raising my hand I try to get his attention and when he turns his head, his lavender hair lightly sways over his shoulder. "Leone… is she truly… Gone?"

With a slight sigh he gives me an emphatic wry smile "Sadly yes. The soul fragment of the Goddess Leone who reincarnated inside you is as good as gone. This however is a normal event and happens to all who pass on their powers. However the fragment that were stored in your Animus have been severely damaged by Fira instead of being consumed by you."

Confused I gaze at my mildly burned hand "So… What now?"

Smiling he places his hand on my shoulder. "You need to rest, grow stronger so you can overcome this loss. Go on with the new life that has been given to you. Be who you strive to be."

Unsure I look down "But…"

Khloe gently grabs my arm "We'll make new memories dear, and build a new life for you."

Nodding in uncertainty I lean my head on her chest in search of comfort.

Genesis stands back up "I believe I have done all I could. Please take care of this young cub, and Leone, stay strong. I believe in you."

That moment he walks away from the couch only to turn his head and giving me a radiant smile before disappearing in the same cloud of energy he came with.

Exhausted and confused I sigh deeply and lie my head back down only to be embraced by Khloe. "I'm so s-"

Managing to grab her shoulder I shake my head "It's okay… I'm still here and have all of you"

With tears streaming down she softly strokes my cheek causing me to groan.

"I really hit you hard didn't I?"

Smiling I shake my head once more, reach up and wipe away her tears "Don't worry about it, it'll heal"

Zhloe walks towards me and leans over the backrest of the couch giving me a caring look "You holding on?"

Looking up I nod "Strangely empty and a bit weak. But yeah I'm holding on."

Her smile widens and she stretches out her arm "Can you sit up?"

Grabbing her hand I begin to pull "I think" Successfully sitting up I sigh softly before looking up "Do you have something I can put on my eye?"

She smiles but shakes her head "Already applied medical cream, ice would only hinder its effect."

Understanding I nod and look at Khloe who still looks incredibly conflicted and sad. "come here" I gently pull her towards me and hold her as tight as I can.

Trembling she whimpers "I'm so sorry"

Shaking my head I stroke her cheek and smile "It's not your fault, the only thing I'll let you take responsibility for is my future."

She giggles softly while Zhloe wears a smug grin while she motions to the kitchen "Want anything to eat or drink?"

Ignoring her look I give her a nod "Something cold would be nice."

She smiles, nods and walks to the kitchen causing Felix to step forward. "So… you're here completely?"

With a nod I look up "Yeah"

Looking at Happy a faint anxious smile forms on my face "May I borrow your mirror for a bit?"

Seeing her hesitate only makes my anxiety grow.

"You sure you want to?"

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Softly groaning I nod "Yeah, I know it's bad. I just want to know how bad,"

She hands her mirror to Khloe who holds it up. Faintly smiling I squeeze her other hand before taking the mirror and looking into it. Half my face is dark blue and purple while my eye socket is nearly black. "Whoa I knew you were strong but this is on another level."

A giggle escapes me before I kiss her cheek "You have nothing to worry about, even if I have to go to school like this I won't mind."

Her eyes immediately widen in shock "Oh hell no!"

Felix bursts into laughter "She'll be fine Khloe, look at the bruising in the three hours she was out it already healed quite a bit."

Faintly smiling another sigh escapes me.

"What's up?"

Shaking my head I look at my hand "It's just… this hollow feeling" I simply hug Khloe and close my eyes "Guess It'll take a while before that fades."

Holding me tight she replies "I'll be here for you"

Conflicted I smile while tears of frustration roll down my cheeks. "Thank you"

A moment later I feel a gentle tap on my shoulder and look up seeing Zhloe holding up a glass "Here"

Eager for refreshment I skip the sniff and take a sip only to sputter "WHAT is this?!"

Confused she frowns "Raspberry lemonade"

Disgusted I frown and cautiously sniff it "It… smells awful"

"Hold on"

Felix stands up, walks to the kitchen only to come back a moment later holding a bottle which he hands to me "Try this"

Trading my glass for the bottle I sniff gently only to realize it's milk and purring loudly while I take a huge gulp.

Zhloe gazes my way in amazement "Whoa…"

Felix chuckles "Still a bit stuck in her feline instincts it seems, should fade in the coming hours."

Blushing I simply purr while Khloe rubs my ear.

"So what will you do now?"

Looking at Happy I shrug "No idea, currently just feel like sleeping."

Putting the cap back on the bottle I can't be bothered to move so I simply throw it on the table while dropping myself on Khloe's lap with a comfortable smile.

"We could also head to bed as Genesis fixed the entire room"

Shaking my head I yawn widely "I'm comfy…" Her giggle that follows is the last I hear before falling asleep.

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Gentle shaking wakes me and when I open my eyes I see I'm still on Khloe's lap. When she sees me awake she smiles and strokes my head and ear. "Hey sweety"

Trying to suppress a yawn fails and it escapes me nonetheless so I quickly cover my mouth "Hey"

Carefully she wipes a lock of hair off my cheek and smiles wider "Got some rest?"

While a smile forms on my lips I want to sit up but she holds me down "No need to go just yet"

Laying back down I moan softly and stretch "Thank you."

Tickling my ear she looks at my bruise "Does it still hurt a lot?"

Softly stroking the bruise I shake my head "Only when I touch it actually"

Her expression immediately mellows out when she smiles "Thought I'd wake you up as we'll have dinner in a bit."

In thought and not at all interested in eating I gaze at the ceiling "Say what kind of books are there about Leone?"

Slightly confused she frowns "how do you mean what kind?"

"About her heritage, about herself as person, not just as the Goddess she became to be"

In thought her frown deepens while she leans back against the couch "Hmm let me see…"

Coming from the kitchen Zhloe walks towards us. "Here we only have books about the Goddess, as in what she did, when she did it and what it meant for the future. Seeing we usually only use it to determine what to expect from the combat. However the public library in Garna might have the books you're looking for."

Curious I turn my head "Garna?"

Khloe nods "The same city as the school. Which is also one of the bigger cities of the Legion and the library might be the biggest as well."

Feeling hope I shoot up in excitement "Can we go tomorrow?"

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