He Who Doesn't Smile Anymore

Genesis 5: Repeated (2)

The distance from the capital is quite far, maybe in about three more days we will arrive. But, seeing this girl I became reminded of my past with 'her', should I ask Darwin to cross that dangerous shortcut? Ah, we'd better choose a safe, ordinary road. Shortcuts are not a good choice.

I haven't worried about anyone but my sister for a long time. What suffering has befallen him so that my heart can feel it? Having come from a future with no clear purpose, he also did not interact too much with strangers. I don't know, but I want to help him out of trouble. Looking at her who is similar to me in the past, it is very curious to feel like I am repeating myself. A lost smile and faded trust. That was me in the past, so what did this girl do too?

"Ohooho...I have not been to this city for a long time" said Darwin when he saw the city gate that we would enter.

"You're right, Northerfield. Just saying it makes me miss" my response after hearing Darwin's words.

This city is famous for its mines. They are also famous for their distinctive hot springs. But strangely this city has no governor, no power whatsoever. Even nobles who had higher degrees than ordinary people, their degrees were worthless. The city stands on its own without any state interference. Strangely, this city has stood for decades without problems, even their achievements and peace have been recognized by the country itself. Perhaps if this city declared itself to be a state it would be realized.

"Hey, are we staying here tonight?" ask Alia. It seems he just woke up from his sleep.

Uuhh, actually I haven't thought since departure. What does it mean that hugging me can relieve nausea on the way? Even when it was my turn to ride, he sat beside me and hugged me. Worse, now is my turn. He openly hugged me until people looked at us. Duh, shame on it.

"Ah, what a pity not. We just rest here for a while while buying supplies" I decided.

"Huhuh? It's a pity." said Darwin disappointed. It's true, it's a pity not to spend the night in this famous city. But what can I do, it is still daytime and what is the harm in continuing the journey?

"Other times yes, brother" Erica comforted the disillusioned Darwin.

. . .

Damnit. We were supposed to spend the night in Northerfield, this afternoon at the foot of the hill near the capital. But unfortunately the weather was not friendly, the sky began to close its light and exhale strong moist winds. Looks like there's gonna be a storm.

How'this? The nearest village is across this hill and the road to the village must be dangerous if it is hit by rain. What do we have to do?

"You got an idea?" ask Darwin.

"You drive, you decide. Just so you know, the safety of all of us is in your decision" I replied firmly.

Suddenly Alia whispered something in my ear, "My hunch is bad" while putting on a worried face and almost crying.

What Alia was worried about happened. Rain fell early or rather the storm had hit suddenly. Our horses became restless as the fog began to close the direction of the road. We did not know what to do and gave up.

"Lately the weather has been extreme, yes. Haha, this danger" murmured Darwin.

The worst finally happened. Our horses were getting restless and losing control even Darwin was thrown in. Everyone was shocked and frightened. Our fate now rests with this horse out of control. If this continues, this horse will only run without direction and can fall into the nearest ravine. In that case, we could all be killed.

Alia and Erica were scared not to play while hugging me, there was nothing I could do now. Am I going to die now?

Suddenly Darwin patted me on the shoulder with a sad smile, "Hey guys, please take care of them, yes" he said.

Don't-don't...

"Darwin, don't be stupid! You want to kill yourself?!" hysterical shouting.

"Better than all of us, isn't it?" he then jumped onto our horse's back and cut the connecting rope with the carriage. Spontaneous Darwinian figure vanished in the fog.

While our carriage came to a halt with a heavy collision, my head hit hard so that my consciousness was lost.

. . .

Uhh! My body hurts all and feels heavy. What the hell's going on? I opened my eyes and I found Alia and Erica crying. Sunlight enters through the gap of the car cover cloth. 'Ah, it's morning, huh?' my thinking.

"Eric?! Thank goodness you survived!" yelled Alia and hugged me. I can only smile weakly with that worry.

"Duh, sister worries, just" Erica said as she wiped her tears. Thank goodness they survived. Wait, where's Darwin?

No way!

"Ah, are you conscious, Eric?" sahiut someone. Who'sis that?

Is he Darwin? Ahahaha, don't worry, dong. It's almost me-

"Can you come here for a minute?" continued. He's not Darwin, he's someone I've known for a long time in that nearby village, Kein.

I followed him until we arrived at a group of people, in the middle of them was a figure of Darwin lying weakly.

"Darwin!" I shouted hysterically and ran to him.

His face was pale and his entire body had wounds.

"No way" I murmured.

Darwin's eyes opened slowly, he looked weak. I also held his hand tightly. Chilly.

"It appears that he fell with his horse into the abyss there. We were only able to help her at dawn after your sister came to the village. Forgive us" Kein explained.

No. gabe. You guys are not wrong. I was wrong to decide not to spend the night in Northerfield. I'm so stupid.

"No..What's...Eric" Darwin said.

"Darwin...I'm sorry, if only-" I can't go on. My tears started to wash my cheeks. Guilt began to fill my heart.

Why did I decide again like this? Several times I decided and ended tragically like this with lives gone. Why did the first happen again now? What the fuck?!

"Hoi, I have..liki request.last" said Darwin. Amidst my cries, her smile focused me on her alone. As if the world is now only mine, only his voice now reaches my ears.

"Help and happy Alia, she's a good person who's hurt" he said.

From time immemorial, Darwin could see the characteristics of others simply by observing them. He has an extraordinary sensitivity so that he can feel the feelings of others just by being near him. He's a great man.

"OK, leave it to me" I said firmly even though these tears kept flowing.

He just smiled and then his eyes dimmed. I just screamed with his departure. No matter how hard I hold her, her soul that has gone will not return.

The events that once happened are repeated. How many times do I have to regret and regret? Why am I not aware of this? Wh why?

Didn't Darwin's departure this time open my eyes?

"Damn!"

. . .

On the other hand, Alia could only cry while frightened. He was in severe shock. His life almost went missing. But what frightened him was not that, but this incident was too similar to the incident he had experienced first.

He could only be silent without doing anything even though there was someone dead nearby. 'Why did this happen again? How many times do I have to feel it?' ask in your heart with great fear.

This time the two men experienced the events of his past repeated. Their shock and regret could not be avoided. Desperation overwhelms them so that they can do nothing much less think clearly.

What are they supposed to do?

This time it must have hit their hearts. Will this happen again someday?