While we began circling one another, Mom set up a barrier to keep the others safe from the after effects of the attacks.
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Ecluna, with her Ecliptic energy, makes herself a weapon, before dashing towards me.
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With my spear, I managed to block the first attack, before dodging another. Ecluna continues to giggle as she continues to attack. Finally, I landed a stunning blow on Ecluna. I could feel the Eclipse grow weaker.
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I glance towards Arelin, Jake and the others. I felt a warm feeling when I saw the turned become more normal.
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Ecluna suddenly throws herself onto me, landing blow after blow right into my stomach.
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I feel the pain burn within my entire body as her attacks grow stronger.
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Pushing her away, I return with my own barrage of attacks. I painfully get up with steady legs, but I just couldn't help but to make sure the others were okay.
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"Iris, don't tell me you're holding back to make sure your friends are okay..."
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Despite her large decrease in power, Ecluna's grip around my throat was tight.
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"What's the matter? Have you already given up on fighting back?"
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"T-That's e-enough.. Ecluna.." Arelin says through clenched teeth.
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"Hmm? Did you say something Arelin?"
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She floats closer towards him.
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"D-don't...hurt her.."
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"...Jeez, I'll need to be quick if I wanna keep you."
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Then, she turns back to me.
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"Hopefully I can kill you before he changes back.."
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She charges up another magic to attack me with, but I didn't move, because I was trying to help Arelin snap out of it.
Arelin was switching back and forth through forms, as if..this nightmare was finally coming to an end.
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The last sliver of the Eclipse had to be charged up in it's final form.
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"Consider this a final message. If I can't kill you..."
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She immediately points the attack towards the others.
"Then I'll just kill them, and kill you from the inside!"
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The attack fired, the maroon beam of Eclipsian magic tearing straight into the area where they were.
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Ecluna didn't change her expression, her eyes never moved off of the area until the dust clouds cleared.
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...A familiar, ancient aura became apparent.
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When I looked behind me, I noticed someone was standing next to Mom while she held a pendant in the air.
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"...Iset. It has been too long..." she says under her breath.
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"Now is not the time for salutations. You have summoned me to aid you in battle..."
The woman returns, hovering only slightly off of the ground.
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They were safe, luckily, the barrier that shielded them had barely a scratch.
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"Do not fret, Iris. She is weakened enough to where she can be subdued."
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"Subdue me? When she's barely touched me?"
Ecluna taunts again. "If you want her to die so bad, I'll always make it quick.."
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A scythe appears in her hand, as she brandishes it towards the bright red sky.
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Slowly, I can feel my own form become more distant. Had my power begun to run out too?
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I put up my own weapon, but suddenly I dropped it, and shook my head.
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"Again...your funeral.."
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Ecluna dashes straight for my chest, but once again, someone saves me.
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"...Rest now. You've done your task, Araginee."
Ciaran calmly says, cradling me. I let my true Darken form disappear. A great weight had been lifted from my chest as I grew tired.
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However, that sense of tranquility was short lived, as suddenly Ciaran was shot out of the air with a sudden beam of energy.
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"Of course you try to take my kill away from me, Ciaran!"
Ecluna says angrily.
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"I cherish her enough to put myself in danger."
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"...Okay then, one last deal..."
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Ciaran preciously plants another kiss upon my head and handing me to a confused Arelin, and by this point, I had already started to close my eyes.
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"I-Iris...you have to stay awake."
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I open my eyes again. "Why?"
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He stops to think for a moment.
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"I'm n-not sure why but... just stay awake... it's b-better if you stay awake.."
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I nod. "Alright... I'll try.."
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I listen to the conversation between Ciaran and Ecluna.
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"Well, what is this deal of yours?"
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"Easy. Iris' safety in return of you."
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"You want to kill me in return for Iris' life? I am usually not very greedy, but I have a lot to live for.."
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"No no, I meant..." Ecluna pulls another transforming orb. "I get to keep you."
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"...That is something...interesting.."
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"So, deal or no deal?"
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Ciaran steps forward and removes his cape.
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"I will accept. Only if Arelin and Jake are released from your grasp.."
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"Less fun, but a deal's a deal.."
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Ecluna calls on the powers of the eclipse, as Arelin and Jake dropped to the ground, but their appearance had changed back to normal.
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The two orbs used to transform them was brought into one, and Ecluna held it as it flared brilliantly.
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"This is where I will say farewell for now."
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Ecluna pushes the orb into his chest. I almost felt like puking as Ciaran's eyes began to blur. The transformation began to happen again..
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Ciaran stood up, examining himself.
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"Isn't that a little better?"
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"It is...exhilarating."
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"Good good. How about we give that power a little test run, shall we?"
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"With pleasure..."
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Ciaran direction went straight to me. With no more of my energy readily available, I let him pull me from the ground with both of my wrists in his hands. He leans closer to my face and then...
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He starts to laugh. His laughing becomes so hysterical, I almost couldn't help but laugh with him. But... what was so funny?
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"Ecluna, Ecluna, Ecluna...you poor soul. It seems you have misunderstood..."
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He lets me go, turning back into his original form.
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"I have no bloodline. I made out of the essence of darkness itself. I cannot be Eclipsian by any means.."
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"...Well, I guess that's it then..."
She shrugs. "I have no more power to throw at you.."
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The eclipse disappears from the sky, leaving dawn in it's place. Ecluna returns back to normal, with the small change of red tips at the ends of Ecluna's hair. Ecluna blinks, as if everything that has happened... disappeared from her mind without a trace.
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"W-what happened?"
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"...Take a look for yourself." Jake says, dusting himself off.
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Ecluna looks around. "D-did I do this?! What did I-..."
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The injuries she has sustained during the battle came as she started to cough up large amounts of blood. I was so worried about her, I had forgotten about my own blood running down my face.
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I stumbled towards her.
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"Iris, stop! D-don't hurt yourself more!"
She cried.
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"I have to make sure you're okay too.."
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"Don't worry about me, I'm fine-..."
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More blood spills from her mouth. "I'm okay, just...stay where you are.."
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"We have to get both of you to a hospital."
Arelin states. "The severity of your injuries could be fatal if they aren't treated."
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Arelin scoops Ecluna from the ground, while Ciaran does the same for me. That was the last thing I remember before finally giving into my tiredness.
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***
I see everyone else staring back at me. I was back at home, snuggled under my quilt on my bed.
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"Hello everyone..." I croak.
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Everyone lets out a sigh of relief.
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"Thank goodness you're alright." My mom says.
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"...How long has it been?"
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Jake gives my head a pat.
"A good four days. Ms. Ikura patched you up pretty good though..."
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I jump up, only to be met with discomfort and dizziness. I had to stumble back into a sitting position.
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"...Is Ecluna okay?"
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"She's disappeared, we have no idea where she could've gone..." Soluna says somberly.
"She was asleep at one point, and then the next...she wasn't there..."
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Mom rubs her shoulder, comforting her.
"We've sent your father and uncle to find her, Iris. The best thing you can do is rest.."
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"And you better rest too.." Aluise added.
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I nod. "Okay.."
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I begin to shuffle back into bed, resting my head against the frame.
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"You're heading back to bed?" Jake says, sitting back in a chair.
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I nod my head again.
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"You're not even gonna eat first?"
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"I am...a little hungry..."
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"I think Arelin is making something..said he was waiting for you to wake up."
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"Could you call him here for a minute then?"
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"... Alright." he gets back up from the chair with a slight limp and leaves. In a few seconds, Arelin was in the doorframe.
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"...I'm sorry if I distracted you.."
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"It's fine. It's just about done right now."
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"Ah, alright then.."
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"...Ciaran was asleep behind you earlier, but I'm not sure where he could've went.."
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I pull back the quilt again, where Ciaran was sleeping comfortably underneath.
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"I found him.." I say, pulling him towards me.
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Ciaran wakes up when I do this, but promptly shuffles even closer.
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"This is the calmest I've ever seen him..."
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"...I'll be right back. You must be hungry..."
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"I'm starving! Bring back something really good okay?"
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A smirk appears on his face.
"Alright.."
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As soon as he leaves, Ciaran wakes up.
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"You are...awake..."
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"Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere. I just needed to rest a bit.."
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Arelin comes back with a steaming plate.
"It's not much, but it should be enough with some bread.."
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He places the plate in front of me, before sitting on the bed beside me. I slowly pick up the fork and start eating.
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Afterwards, the sleepiness started to come back. I yawned as my body starts to slide underneath the quilt more and more.
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"You're going back to sleep?"
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"Mhm...I want to be up bright and early tomorrow."
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Arelin gets up, taking the empty dish from my almost unresponsive hands.
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"I will...check on you in the morning then.."
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He turns off the lights and shuts the door. I slowly closed my eyes, and I drifted off to sleep.
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The next morning, I felt refreshed. Getting up from bed, I stretch and walk to my mirror.
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A sudden weight almost pulled me off my feet. As I struggled to stand up, I look at the mirror to see...
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"Good morning, Araginee..."
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"Ciaran!"
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Ciaran held onto my shoulders and tried his best to hold on to my back while I tried to remove him.
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"Get off of me! You're too heavy!"
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"You seem to be holding me just fine.."
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I sighed heavily. "I don't want to carry you around!"
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We have a wrestle for a bit. Eventually, I gave into his ways and let him stay there.
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"How was your sleep?" he asked.
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I stumble to the hallway. "It was fine. You were taking up all the bed space though.."
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I go into the kitchen, where Uncle Damien was asleep on the couch, and Mom and Dad sitting and drinking a cup of coffee together while Arelin made breakfast.
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"Good morning, Iris." Mom greeted, before giving Ciaran an untrusting, mean glare. "And Ciaran..."
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Ciaran responds. "Good morning to you too.."
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Uncle Damien woke up in an attacking stance. I couldn't help but snicker a little at his expression, but I also had to feel a little sympathetic.
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"Did you have a nightmare, Uncle Damien?"
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Walking over to him, I give him a grin. "If you keep thinking about stressful stuff, you'll never get any sleep.."
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He responds by tiredly turning around while mumbling and returning to sleep.
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"That grumpy older brother of mine won't even smile a little for his only niece.."
Mom smirked and shook her head.
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"Arelin! Iris!"
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Someone comes running into my arms, but quickly, from the long, almost midnight colored hair, I immediately knew who it was.
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"Hey, Alena!"
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"I came as soon as I heard. Are you feeling alright?"
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I assure her that I was feeling fine. "Yep! I'm doing really well!"
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"Good!"
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Alena then turns her attention to Ciaran, who I was still carrying.
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"Huh? Why is he here?"
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"He decided it was a good idea to ride around with me today..."
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Ciaran only snickered mischievously.
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"I sadly haven't been able to remove him yet.."
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Alena playfully flicks his nose.
"I think he's cute. He's like a little baby."
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"You compare me to a child?"
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"Admit it, you can't go anywhere without Iris."
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A weight was lifted from my back as Ciaran jumps off to lend Alena a stare.
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"A-Ah! He's quick to anger!"
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"Do not belittle me, Alena."
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"Hehe, belittle." She punned. Arelin laughs as well.
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"Why you..."
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Before Ciaran could get a hold of her neck, I pull him back. "Alright Ciaran, no need to get all snippy."
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He slips back behind me.
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"That...girl..."
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"Don't worry, she's just messing with you."
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"...Her presence now pesters me to no end.."
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I sigh. "You're a lot of work, you know that?"
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He rests his chin on my shoulder.
"Am I?"
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"...No, not really. Not anymore."
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"Perfect. Then I will never leave your side."
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I immediately regretted the words I said earlier, as I realized he wasn't going to let me go.
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I had to walk around with Ciaran all day, having small talk every other hour or so. Once the sky became a deep blue, I had found a comforting aura within the Darken as he slept.
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I took him to bed, and about to head there myself, when someone knocked on my room window.
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I quickly cover Ciaran up with the quilt and walk to the window. I slowly unlock and open it, where a piece of the night jumped into my room.
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"Hey Iris..."
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Ecluna was still wrapped up in the old bandages.
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"Ecluna?! We've been looking for you! Where have you been?"
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"I was only doing what I promised.."
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I lead her to the edge of the bed to sit, and rests her head on my shoulder.
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"I didn't want you to leave. I just wanted my friend back. That's why I pushed as hard as I did."
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"...I understand how destructive I can be under influence of the Eclipse."
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"As do I with my new Darken forms.."
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She sadly chuckled. "...If only I had your mental strength.."
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"...It's getting late. Do you still want to leave?"
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Ecluna was weighing her options. After a confusing thought, finally, she came to a conclusion.
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"...I'll have to think about it."
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"Then you can stay here for the night." I threw her a pillow and pointed towards the closet."
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"There's blankets and extra pillows in there. Help yourself to them."
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"Thanks again for...forgiving me.."
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"Of course. That's what I'm supposed to do, isn't it?"
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She slowly pulls a blanket from the closet, making a makeshift bed. I then turned off my bedside lamp and shuffled into bed.
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I wonder what the morning will bring.
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