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~~~(POV: Cera Adamo)~~~
~~~(Location: The Underground City Of Maero, Desert, The Continent Of Alforza)~~~
~~~(Time: 8:15 PM)~~~
Sally takes a step away from me and stretches out her arms. Taking a deep breath and releasing. Right before throwing up all the food we had just a little bit ago. She's on her hands and knees as she lets everything out.
I can't help rubbing the back of my head in embarrassment. Everyone around us at the moment is staring at her and me. I'm easily recognizable due to the halo above my head.
"BLAAAAAARGH!!"
My thoughts are halted as a new onslaught picks up for Sally. I make my way over to her and help her to her feet. Making our way to a private spot near the glowing river. Since Maero is underground, the artificial lighting is required.
I remember when we first saw this place it's one of the most beauti-...
"RAAAAAAGHH!"
And it's ruined.
My lovely girlfriend unleashes more of what she packed away for breakfast this morning into the river. Making it change color in the process. I don't even know how she did that, but I'm not going to give it much thought.
To be honest, I completely forgot that Sally gets sick when I use my Angelic Teleportation, and I can only assume it has something to do with Divinity.
"I forgot..."
"BLAAAA!"
"It makes me sick..."
All I can do is rub the back of my girlfriend and try to be here for her. There really isn't a problem to solve here, and that just means I've gotta wait here. She probably won't want to eat for a while, and that's understandable.
My thoughts turn toward my mom. Or I should say, my two moms. Amelia and Violet will prove to be problems for me. Keeping each of them unaware of the other is working for now, but eventually, they'll find out about each other.
I don't know how they'll handle it. Dad is someone I can trust to keep a cool head, but both of my moms are really... Overprotective and overbearing. If only there were a way to do this easily.
"GRAAAAHH!"
Again, my thoughts are ruined as my attention is brought back to Sally. She's having a worse reaction compared to last time, but this is probably because she ate something before we made our way here.
A light chuckle escapes my lips as this continues. However, that proves to be a poor choice since she looks at me with anger and genuine hurt. I'm sorta at a loss for words.
"You're the reason I'm like this..."
"HRAAAGH!!"
"And you're laughing about it..."
There is nothing in the world that can stop a smile from appearing on my face. I try to hold in my laughter as best I can. It comes out a cough, and I struggle to keep it contained. But there is only so much someone can do when it comes to containing a laugh.
I let loose, and it only further infuriates Sally. She's about to reprimand me, but she's too busy leaning over the once pretty river turning green.
"Oh, Sally..."
I wipe some stray tears from my eyes.
"I love you."
This is one of those moments where you're glad you have another to share them with. They're not bad when it's like this. Imagine if she were here alone, but instead, I'm here. Laughing at the actual suffering. Cause it's not every day a girl like Sally lets her control slip.
It's a wonderful thing to see, and one I know I'll never get used to.
Which makes it even better.
~~~(POV: Hailey Adamo)~~~
~~~(Location: The City Of Jaerey, The Kingdom Of Laasir, The Islands Of Haestar)~~~
~~~(Time: 9:12 AM)~~~
It's nighttime where they're at, and I can only guess what they'll be up to. Cera doesn't really talk about the things he's doing, and I guess I get that. I just wish he'd open up to me more. I can tell something was really bothering him.
But I never got the chance to ask. Sally did a good job distracting me from getting a chance to ask, but that's neither here nor there. Right now, we're at the Arena and enjoying the tournament. It's only a matter of time before we're up again.
Today should be the last day, which means I'll be facing Plutonium soon enough. Even if I beat him, I'm probably still gonna have to face Marcus.
It's not looking all that hot for old Hailey. But whoever said being strong was easy. It makes things easier, but it's not easy. There is a distinct difference.
"What's on your mind? You haven't said a thing since Cera left. In fact, I think you have a weird relationship with him."
I'm pulled out of my thoughts by the girl next to me. Rianna meets my eyes as I turn my head to see who said that. I don't know what she's talking about, and she looks confused at my confusion. She fidgets in her seat and moves her head to the side slightly.
"You mean... You don't know..."
This is getting ridiculous. If she's got something to say, just say it.
"Spit it out, Rianna. I'm not gonna sit here and play 20 questions with you."
She takes a moment and clears her throat. Trying to find the right words. But before she can, Marcus does instead. And what he says truly disturbs me. It makes my skin crawl, and it makes me want to puke. To say such a thing to me.
"You were undressing him with your eyes, sis. I know you're messed up and all, but having a crush on our brother is unhealthy. I'd tell mom and dad, but I can't really do that since. Well, you know."
That's the most outrageous and stupid thing I've ever heard. I don't have a...
Ugh.
Crush. On my brother. That's disgusting. I care about the jackass, but no way in hell do I have any feelings for him beyond sibling.
"You two are disgusting. There isn't anything or anyone in the world that would make me feel any way about Cera other than Cera. And the fact you two think so says more about you two than ever before."
That's the worst thing I've heard in my entire life.
~~~(POV: Marcus Adamo)~~~
~~~(Location: The City Of Jaerey, The Kingdom Of Laasir, The Islands Of Haestar)~~~
~~~(Time: 9:20 AM)~~~
Okay, from that reaction, I probably do have it wrong. But there are times I see the way Hailey looks at Cera. I don't know what to call it other than... Desire? I wouldn't know. Cera and Hailey have always been closer than them and I.
I've been the odd man out, and I'm grateful for that. I wasn't caught in any of their rivalries and fights.
"No need to get so mad. From that response, it's safe to say we're wrong."
That's all I'm gonna say for now. No need to say anything else. It'd be adding fuel to the fire. I can see I've thoroughly ruined my sister's mood. It'll be at least an hour or so before either of us fights in the next round of the tournament.
So, it'll just be awkward silence from here on out.
"I can't believe you thought that!!"
Maybe not so silent.
~~~(POV: Saliandra Orvello)~~~
~~~(Location: The Underground City Of Maero, Desert, The Continent Of Alforza)~~~
~~~(Time: 9:41 PM)~~~
The terrible nausea is finally gone, and I'm able to see straight again. Cera and I are walking through a rather romantic part of town. He's holding me close as we do. Taaro knows we're back in town, and she'll come by when they've made a decision.
"Was it really that funny?"
I can't help feeling just a little bitter about what happened. But all he does is smile at me and boop my nose.
"I can't help it. Wouldn't it be funny if I was in that situation? Just imagine it for a second."
I do, and I can't help chuckling a little, either.
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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.
[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.240][Tier-4]
[Exp: 45/100%]
[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]
[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]
[Mana aura control: 6/100%]
[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]
[Stat Points: 470] [Armor rating: 500]
[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Camping gear] [Fishing poles 2x] [Festival Garbs 2x] [4x EXP Boosts] [Princess Saliandra's Panties (Black Lace)] [Desert Warrior Nomad Set (Rare)]
[Passive Perks]
[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]
[Active Skills]
[Heaven's light Lvl.74 325/7400] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.74 225/7400] [Slash Lvl.92 4600/21000] [Parry Lvl.68 85/6800] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controlled Fun] [Angelic Teleportation (Divine)]