Wings & Dreams

Behind The Mask (2)

"At that time, when I found Dain's body lying down just like that, I had a bad feeling." Now Rio explained everything he knew. "I saw a shadow. Someone's movements. But I wasn't so sure about that time."

When Sana did not respond, Rio again made a sound. "Do you remember when Zeyn defended Clara? He said that Clara fell asleep for four days, so she's not the culprit."

I bit my lower lip, forcing myself not to make a sound.

"Of course I remember" replied Sana. "I never suspected him. He's a good boy."

"Just like you've never once suspected Zeyn?" Rio laughed without a sense of humor and shook his head.

"Zeyn is the Chairman of Ventus. He is known to have a good reputation." Sana tried to defend the man, but I caught a slight tremor in his voice. "Why did you accuse that man of being the culprit? What on what grounds?"

Rio looked at her sharply. "What else if it wasn't about my sister's murder?"

"You sure?" Ask the woman. Now his hand is shaking. "What if your guess is wrong"

"I can't be wrong" Rio sis. "There. You're one of Zeyn's closest people. How about you tell me what you know?"

Without wasting any time, Sana immediately told him everything. "I just got back to this cabin. After that, I heard a loud and strange sound from the hallway.

It was Kei. He was holding someone's body on the floor. When I approached him, it was Jon. The man is in a heartbreaking condition."

Rio touched his own chin. "So those were the times when his eyes went blind."

"Yes" nodded Sana. "While it's not fatal, it's just a human being, so it needs intensive care."

Not fatal? Ugh. Perhaps for your people, being blind is nothing, I thought with a clenched hand.

"And in that moment, did you see Zeyn and Clora?" Ask Rio again.

"I heard Clora's voice when I was picking up Jon. But I'm not so sure about Zeyn-"

Sana suddenly fell silent. I frowned, and was forced to walk up to her to see her face more clearly.

The woman is staring.

"We need Clora. Now." Now." Rio suddenly stood up from his bed, but Sana directly intercepted him.

"Why?"

"Don't!" Sana immediately shook her head quickly. "He's with Zeyn right now. If you call him here"

"Keep how?!" Rio threw himself onto the bed, starting to give up. "I wish I had the power of a Fae Light..."

At that moment, I immediately looked at the sword in my hand. My heart was beating fast, while my blood flow felt like it was being obstructed.

"I'll help you" I said in a hoarse voice.

Of course they were immediately surprised instead of playing when they heard my voice. Sana screamed, but then she covered her own mouth.

"Claras?" Brisque Rio. "Is that you?"

"Yes." Yeah." I immediately put the long sword on the bed, and before long, my body came into sight.

Rio was just gawking, whereas Sana was looking at me like she had never seen me before. "Claras... Clara?!"

"Yes, it's me" I said, twisting my eyes. "Don't look at me like that. I don't like to see it."

Rio directly touched my sword. "Oh, it turned out to be this," he said beginning to wake up. He begins to play Chrys's sword, as if it were his newest toy.

Meanwhile, Sana was still unable to calm herself down. "Claras... But you... How-to"

"That's it." I reached for the sword again, and the pain again spread to my arm. But I'm getting used to this. "You guys stay here. I'll 'kidnap' Clora."

***

Not even a few minutes later, I regretted what I did. Because, my holy eyes have been stained by the scenery in front.

"Siname..." The sound of Clora's voice. I hurriedly closed my eyes, then turned my face away. I don't think I need to explain what they're doing.

Is this the fate of my life now? Why did I submit to help them earlier? My original purpose here was to 'kidnap' Sana, not that angry girl.

While on my tiptoes and holding my breath, I continued to step inside. I recognize this place. This is Zeyn's study, the same place I've been secretly in. At that time I wanted to investigate more about my dream ability, but I got nothing.

"I love you, Clora." After that, there was the sound of giggling laughter from the girl. He usually makes laughter in front of people.

Eugh. Already, already! My muscles are tightened. Suppose there were coals here. I must have used it to burn my ears.

They were unaware of my presence, even as I stood a few meters away from Zeyn's desk. I slowly opened my eyes, and was about to pull on Clora's shirt when my hand was suddenly held back by someone.

I looked up and stared. Chrys?! What is he doing in here?! Why did I just see it?!

His facial expression was also as if asking the same thing. He obviously didn't expect to find me in here.

Chrys pulled my body forcefully, staying away from the two Fae who were busy doing their business.

"What are you doing?!" Whisper to me. Now we have stood at the entrance.

I glared at him. "It's none of your business. I should have asked. I thought you were still lying weakly in bed."

Chrys ignored my words. He pulled my wrist back, but I hurriedly brushed him off.

"Clara, this is dangerous. Better you-"

"No, Chrys. I have to do this."

"Do what?" Now he pressed both my shoulders hard. I was silent, not wanting to tell him.

"Who's there?!" Zeyn released Clora's small body, then turned her head towards the door. But his eyeballs are still busy looking for us.

Chrys gave me a sharp glare full of warning, then walked over to Zeyn.

"It's me, Zeyn."

"Chrys?!" Clora confirmed her clothes, then opened her fist. It was obvious that he was on standby.

Chrys's light spread through the room, and I know what it means. His body now must have been clearly visible.

"I thought so," Zeyn laughed. "Who else if not you?"

"And who else should I fight besides you, Zeyn?" As fast as lightning, Chrys instantly threw his fist into the man's stomach, causing himself to float and almost hit the wall.

Zeyn touched his own lips, and laughed as he looked at the blood that began to flow out of his mouth. He then locked his gaze toward Chrys, and his smile disappeared.

"I'll kill you."

Zeyn's wind magic and Chrys's light magic collide with each other, creating a powerful echoing sound. Like a hurricane, all the books that were originally neatly displayed on the bookshelf immediately flew and fell to the floor.

I instantly protected myself from the balls of light bouncing in all directions. Thanks to my training with Chrys back then, I was able to move around smoothly and quickly.

While protecting my head from the wind, I close myself to the wall. From a distance I could see Clora. The girl is protecting herself too. And the look on his face...

Is he scared?

Booms!! Now the wooden bookshelf fell down, making the ground tremble instantly. The fine dust started popping, causing me to cough.

When I opened my eyes again, I saw Chrys who was lying on the floor. While Zeyn on it was busy punching her cheeks repeatedly mercilessly.

"Chrys!" Shouted, then took out my sword.

Sraatts!! I drew my sword into Zeyn's body. With a slight hesitation, the wound I created was not so deep, and only distracted him for a moment.

Blood began to pour from the end of my sword. My hands suddenly shook, I could not see the red liquid created by my own actions.

"Claras..." Chrys who was originally lying on the floor immediately used the opportunity to push Zeyn's body, then attacked him once again with his magic.

"Generys!!" Now, Clora was already running from across the room towards the man. The now battered man, with his shirt torn off, showed a vertical wound from my sword.

"Clar." Chrys came up to me, not caring about the wounds on his face and body. "It's okay."

I fell to my knees and threw the sword away. After that, I tugged at my own hair and started sobbing.

"Clar." Chrys immediately pulled me in his arms. After that, he patted my back.

"Sshhh, it's okay." Chrys hugged me tighter and tighter, and stroked my hair. "It wasn't your fault."

My chest became tight. The shadow of me who was smoothing a sword into Zeyn's body was still ringing in my mind.

"What have I done?" I'm lirih. "I could have killed him... I-"

There was a groan from behind, and I saw Zeyn who had now risen to his feet. He stretched out his hand and was about to attack us with his magic.

"Chrys!" Shouted to warn him. I pushed his body, was about to protect him, but he still insisted on turning his back to Zeyn and knew that my body was becoming claustrophobic because he was hugging me too tightly.

Zeyn repeatedly hit Chrys's back with his magic, while I just screamed in fear. I could see Chrys's expression up close. How can he smile at a time like this?

Braakk!! The door opened, and I knew who was coming in. The red and white light now joined together, blinding my eyes for a moment.

"Clar!" Shouted Rio. Now he's locking Zeyn's body against the wall. "Are you okay?"

My throat felt choked, and I couldn't get a word out.

"Look! Take Clora with you! I'll take care of this man!" Shouted Rio again. I glanced to the right and saw Sana who was also busy fighting Clora. Fortunately the grumpy girl was already drained of her energy, so Sana easily subverted her. Not for a minute, he had managed to tie Clora's hand back and shackle her.

"Come on, Clara," said Sana, still holding Clora with one hand.

"No." I shook my head resignedly, then looked at Chrys who was still holding me until now.

I've never seen the look on his face like this. Weak-headed. Helpless. Those words were inappropriate to use to describe how powerful her previous self was.

Slowly Chrys's embrace loosened, and the man drooped down on my lap. However I hurriedly held his head before hitting the hard surface of the floor.

"Go quickly!"

Buuk!! Duaarr!!

The fierce battle between Rio and Zeyn was still not over. Still staring at Zeyn, the man shouted back. "There! Get them out of here!"

"Come, Clara!" Sana painstakingly used one hand and touched Chrys's shoulder. Instantly a white light enveloped the poor man's body, and the wound began to close back.

But he's still unconscious.

"What about you, Rio?!" Ask Sana. "I can't leave you"

"Nothing." For a moment I caught a smile from Rio's face before the man twisted his body and went back to attack Zeyn.

"Since then this was my wish. Fight to death with this man."

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