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"We will be watching over you," Jose said.
"So please, don't be so sad!" Emilio smiled.
The two figures slowly faded away, becoming particles of light, and disappearing completely. As we stood there, only watching in silence.
"Foo…"
"Faa!"
The two little Fae walked to my side, as I kneeled to say goodbyes.
"Thank you for dedicating your lives to protecting … and I'm sorry for what happened…" I sighed, caressing them.
I noticed I could touch them despite them being ethereal.
"Foofofo!"
"Faaf!"
I couldn't really understand their words, but then, Katherine flew to my side.
"They're saying that they'll go to the Spirit Realm, Avalon. They ca from there after all!" said Katherine. "Please don't be sad, they're not truly dead. We Spirits cannot easily die. Our souls remain connected to our ho, Avalon. Their souls weren't completely destroyed, so they can go back there.
King Oberon awaits them in a eting to celebrate their triumphant return. They will be praised as heroes that gave their lives for you!"
"I-Is that so?" I sighed. "Really? It's… that simple"?
I felt a bit surprised, but also happy and relieved.
"Foofoo, fafaa!"
"Feeeh!"
The two then patted my hand.
"They say that two little guys will co here one day," Katherine smiled. "So once they co, please be nice to them and show them the ropes!"
"O-Of course… thank you, for everything," I sighed. "Please, be safe."
"Foo!"
"Faa!"
The two walked away, disappearing into light.
Avalon, the Realm of Fairies and Spirits.
It is perhaps the third largest Realm after Heaven and Hell, the "in between" Realm that exists between Heaven and Earth.
If you want to go to Heaven, according to Katherine, you must first pass through Avalon…
I guess they'll be fine.
"I wonder…" I said, looking at Katherine and Gabriel. "Are Angels the sa too? If Spirits can revive in Avalon, and Demons in hell… what about angels?"
"Oh…" Gabriel gasped. "Yes, usually… we revive. I think sothing similar happened to , maybe this is why I can't rember my forr self. I was… I think… I think I've realized I was once slain."
"E-Eh? Ah… I guess it does make so sense," I nodded. "But if you were slain and then revived, you would have appeared in heaven, right?"
"It must be thanks to his powers as a forr Archangel, or maybe the intervention of his attackers, they didn't let him revive in Heaven…" Katherine said. "And maybe he ended reviving in Earth, growing much weaker as a result!"
"Ough…" Gabriel sighed, feeling a bit sad about that. "Maybe that's right… Usually, I regain so mories sotis. I miss my brothers and sisters…"
He still wants to go back ho, doesn't he?
"One step at a ti," I said, patting his head and then hugging him, before kissing his forehead and looking at his cute face. "Thank you for protecting my ho, Gabriel. I'll do everything I can so you can heal your wings, and go back ho… I promise you."
"R-Really?" he wondered, blushing a bit, he cutely covered his face with his golden locks, his blue eyes shining brightly.
"Yes, my child, don't worry!" I nodded with a smile. "We just need to do more good deeds, right? After what you've done, I'm sure Heaven will reward you. it won't be an instant, it might take months… or even years, but I'll be there for you."
"Thank you, big sis!" he said, smiling cutely as he hugged back. "Sniff… I'm very luck to have found you…"
"Heheh, it's alright," I caressed his beautiful golden hair, it was so soft and silky. "Now, I suppose it is ti for dinner, right? I know a lot happened… but I'm sure you can eat a bit before bed?"
"Sure! I'm hungry…" he nodded. "Let's eat and make a feast for those that were lost, and also to celebrate our victory today…"
"Alright," I nodded. "You three as well, please co in. Share a al with us. I would be forever grateful."
I looked at the Druids, who gave a step back, feeling rather shy.
"T-To enter the goddess' palace…" Rudras muttered.
"Are we worthy?" Judith asked, timidly.
"A-Ah… Oh well! If the goddess invites us, it would be an insult to reject her invitation. Co on then, my children. Let's share a al with our goddess," Grandma Jannis quickly made them relax with her cheerful personality. "Let's eat double in place of Jose and Emilio too! Hohoho!"
"Heheh, of course! Co in, I'll cook the most delicious dishes I can for everyone…" I said. "Let's eat."
Even after the loses, and even after everything that happened, I still felt slightly happy, that we were all together right now, my loved ones, and even new family mbers. Find your adventure at empire
They were shy at first, but over ti they ward up to the house, the food I prepared for them was delicious, prepared with my finest ingredients.
I poured my soul and my love into every plate, and they felt it, everyone did.
The best way to unify people of different origins and with many differences, is through a al, to share a al together, it is to share an intimate mont.
To enjoy sothing delicious, which we all agree upon, we find companionship. For once, we can all agree on sothing.
"This is… noodles? So delicious," Jannis smiled. "And I can eat it easily, without needing to really chew on it too hard. Thank you, goddess."
"T-This is… so sweet! And creamy…" Judith was happily eating a cheesecake. "And it has a small hint of… cheesiness to it. Hmm! I had no idea there were such pastries…"
"Ah, I love at…" Rudras said. "But this preparation, so much better than raw or hurriedly roasted. The spices, the herbs and vegetables added to it… and this rice as well, the combination of flavors. I never thought I could feel so many flavors at once inside my mouth."
Indeed, they had been eating very poorly.
That was going to change from now on!
"I'm glad you like it! Please eat as much as you want."
I reached their hearts through my als, and in exchange, they opened to much better.
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