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“I would like to introduce you to, My Pearl”
“Your… your Pearl?”
Gonathon felt sick. To think The Hot Pink One would betray her like this.
“Yes! I have been searching for a diamond and her hat is reminiscent, and I asked her some questions and she passed them! She knew what gift I was given!”
“Yes! I knew the amount that was given, I knew everything about our relationship in the past!”
Gonathon felt himself wanting to give the most disgusting look to The Hot Pink One.
But he refrained in the sight of NinoIna standing by The Hot Pink One, she was staring at the ground as if holding back her tears. He couldn’t break down when there was someone in need.
“Well… congratulations to the two of you! I… I hope all is well for you Miss Amelia Watson. Fare thee well” he looks toward NinoIna reaching his hand out “Miss NinoIna may I ask of you to perhaps train with me?”
NinoIna looks up, tears running down her face. “Yeah, I…I think I will” she says, only slightly glancing towards Gonathon’s hand, walking away.
Gonathon follows, both of them walking side by side, not knowing where they’re going, they just wanted to go far, as far away as possible.
Before they knew it they'd already left the city gates, standing in front of the cause of all their turmoil. The sewers didn’t really stink as much as you’d expect. They didn’t know why, if it had something to do with turning into a dungeon, or if the infestation of stains, it didn’t really matter.
They sat on the stairs by the entrance, neither of them having spoken a word since fleeing from Amelia and The Hot Pink One.
Gonathon looked over to NinoIna. “Miss NinoIna, are… are you ok?”
NinoIna let out a small laugh “Do you think I am?”
“No, I don’t…… If there’s anything I can do, I’m…willing to help”
NinoIna glanced over to Gonathon, letting out an awkward smile.
“Thanks Gonathon”
They both sat there in silence, thinking about what had happened until NinoIna broke the silence.
“I thought I was the one” NinoIna started mumbling
“I thought I was… that I was special, I was her consort eternal…”
“I would be lying if I said that I was fine with her having many wives, but…the thought that I was her first, the thought that I was the one she loved the most was what let me forgive her… she is…quite charismatic, charming even… I just couldn’t help myself but to forgive her” NinoIna let out a slight smile which she quickly withdrew.
“But seeing how she looked at Amelia… it was different. I’d never seen her so… entranced. I’d never seen her with… that much love in her eyes…”
Tears started pouring down NinoIna’s eyes, to which Gonathon quickly pulled out his handkerchief passing it to NinoIna.
“Thanks Gonathon…”
“My pleasure miss NinoIna”
Gonathon rubs her back as she continues to cry, occasionally letting out small hiccups.
By the time the sun started to set, NinoIna had stopped crying and stood up.
“Thanks Gonathon… I think I feel a lot better now”
“‘Tis no problem miss NinoIna”
NinoIna looks over to Gonathon and asks. “Are… you okay?” Gonathon is taken aback but manages to keep his composure.
“Of course! I am a knight after all!”
“…Are you sure? I can at least listen… after all you were here for me…” NinoIna asks again, this time in a more concerned tone.
“No… No, I am fine! There is no need to care for me, Miss NinoIna, but I do thank you for your kind gesture” Gonathon says as he stands up.
“Miss NinoIna, we’d better head back, I’m sure the others would be worried of our whereabouts.”
“…I guess so…… but if you need me, I’m always open to help” She says, sending a smile over to Gonathon.
“Thank you miss NinoIna, but your concern is enough a console for me”
—
As the sun rises the heroes prepared for what was to come, some sharpening their weapons, some speaking amongst each other on what to expect.
“The Stain host has broken through our defensive line in the plains, and will soon be upon us!”
The heroes all marched forward, guarding the city gates. They were the last line of defense, and the last hope of Liebestal.
—
Gonathon led the charge, as a knight he had the responsibility to lead the others and protect them when they needed.
The heroes fought hard, but were having a hard time piercing The Stain kings thick armor, all while dodging its deadly attacks. Many of the heroes had been injured during the fight, but lasted thanks to the potions sold in Liebestal.
Gonathon was getting irritated, throughout the battle the sight of Amelia fighting side by side The Hot Pink One had been frustrating him, he couldn’t bear to see them together any longer.
In his pursuit in trying to end the battle as fast as possible, his irritation blinded him, taking a direct hit from The Stain king, getting flinged over at least 10 meters.
As Gonathon looked up he saw The Stain king charging its energy beam at him. He thought of dodging but couldn’t get himself to.
“Haha, a fitting end to a knight as selfish as I, I suppose…” he glances over to Amelia for one last time “I’ll see you again my Pearl…”
“GONATHON!!!”
He hears someone scream as he is pushed over.
“Gonathon are you alright?” Elizabeth asks him, sweat coating her whole face, and as he looks down he sees her arm, bleeding heavily, her flesh ripped off, with bare bone showing in some places.
“Lady Bloodflame…… your arm…”
“It’s ok, I’ll be fine” She says as she pulls out a potion and drowses the wound with it. Her flesh growing back to cover the wound as Elizabeth writhes in pain.
“See, good as new” She says with a smile on her face, putting her hand on Gonathon shoulder.
“I’ve…heard of what happened yesterday…I’m sure you’re not in the right mind to fight right now. You can sit this one out, if you desire. I’ll cover for you in your absence” she says as she swiftly stands and runs back to battle.
Gonathon could only stare as she fought, with even more vigor than she already did.
Seeing everyone fight, even NinoIna who he knew was deeply hurt yesterday as well.
They all fought with strength and bravery, things as a knight Gonathon should have held close to his heart.
Now was not the time to break down and falter, he had to complete his duties as a knight of his queen, a knight of Libestal, and as a knight of his Pearl.
Gonathon stands, this time with a will, a purpose as a knight.
He charges toward The Stain king, Elizabeth seeing this gets a soft smile on her face.
“REVELATION!!!”
—
After all was done, their mission finally complete, the heroes celebrated. Giving each other a pat in the back or hugging each other, they were all rejoiced.
Gonathon as he celebrated saw Elizabeth in the corner of his eye.
“Lady Bloodflame! I wanted to thank you for saving me back there.” Elizabeth looked over and smiled.
“Oh it’s nothing. It is a knight's duty to protect others... But I’m glad you were able to come back to battle Gonathon” she said as she gave him a slap in the back.
“Thank you”
“It’s no problem. I’ll be headed to the rest of the Jade Sword, stay strong Gonathon”
She said, patting her hand on his shoulders then walking away waving her hand.
Gonathon then looked for Amelia, which he found with The Hot Pink One, both celebrating the victory together. Although the sight of the two of them still hurt, he headed over to them, preparing the words he wanted to say.
“Miss Amelia, The Hot Pink One!” He called, to which they both looked over.
“Gonathon! To what do we owe the pleasure” The Hot Pink One said, her hand firmly wrapped around Amelia’s. Gonathon let out a bitter smile, which he quickly suppressed.
“I just wanted to congratulate you on your relationship again” The Hot Pink One, slightly surprised, looked over to Amelia.
“Thank you kind knight, I appreciate your blessing”
Gonathon smiled, slightly bowed at them and walked off. Having a weight off his chest.