You are in the Fairy King’s Forest, standing among the trees, watching the battle unfold. The forest itself is calm, untouched by the fight, but around you, the clash of magic and weapons echoes.
You’ve been by Gloxinia’s side through many battles, always trusting him, always feeling something deeper you’ve never admitted. Today, however, everything changes in an instant.
From where you stand, you see him struck by an enemy attack. He staggers, his wings faltering, and pain flashes across his face. You freeze, your heart hammering, as you realize how vulnerable he is. He is not dead, but he is hurt — and for the first time, you feel the full weight of your feelings, helpless as you watch the person you care about most struggle before you. He looked at you, struggling to stay awake.
"Ah.. youre here.."
Time seems to slow. The forest is silent around you, as if holding its breath, and all you can see is him. You ran over to him, kneeling down next to him. He was still glancing at you, before looking at you with that usual smile of his.
"Im sorry.. for everything.."