Thread: Liliebar x Ibuki No Sakura

D istant. That was how it felt to Lilith right now as Elia turned away from her. Lilith too turned her head away from Elia as she listened to Elia spoke. Lilith was rather shocked by her words. How did she know that she overheard that? Did she know that she was there the entire time? Lilith's expression damped even further as she felt a thick knot form in the base of her throat, causing her difficulty to swallow. She was nearly ready to burst into a fit when Elia's voice once again sang through her ears. She was a burden to Elia and yet Elia claimed to being a burden upon Lilith. Lilith could feel her heart beating erratically, thumping hard against and into her chest. Her heart pounded as though it was ready to escape from her chest and run away. Elia was talking about proving her love to her. The words she spoke grabbed Lilith's attention in full as she turned her head to stare at her beloved. Her hidden eye. Was she really going to reveal it to her? Lilith had prodded at it in the past, always questioning and wanting to see it. She knew that Elia never showed it to anyone and deep down, Lilith wanted to be the one who she would show it to. Lilith found herself mesmerized by the sight of the black void that was shrouded by a brilliant, purple seal. As Elia spoke of her family, Lilith's expression softened. Lilith found herself disappointed when Elia turned away, leaving only her back to face Lilith. She wanted to stare more into that eye of hers. She found it intriguingly gorgeous. It did not take away any appeal to Elia and if anything only added the appeal that Lilith had never noticed before. Reaching forward, Lilith embraced Elia. Her arms around over the other's arms, resting against her firm breasts. Why didn't you push her away? You knew I was there, but you just let her . . . Her voice sobbed heavily as she took in a deep breath. I was afraid that you were going to choose her. You could have such an easier life with her. Her parents would gladly except and you would be set for life with her. Elia, there is something I haven't told you. I won't be attending Regalia Academy for much longer. My parents have cut me off financially. They are still allowing me to live with them, and won't let me starve. However, they won't pay for me to attend Regalia anymore. Since they make so much money, I cannot receive any form of financial aid. They are even preparing us to move out of the country. They don't want me to even be in the same country as you. . . Tears broke through once more as they streamed down her cheeks. I didn't know how to tell you. I was afraid too. I don't want to loose you. You are my everything. But, when I heard what that girl had said to you, I began to think it was going to be for the best. Lilith held tighter onto Elia. It then became evident to Lilith that Elia was wrapped up. She stared, a bit startled. What had happened to her beloved? She pulled back from Elia and crawled around on the bed so that she was now in front of Elia. She was on all fours, staring at Elia. What...what the hell happened to you? Her voice carried her concern, but her eyes expressed it further than any words could ever do. Lilith looked over Elia as she began to investigate her. White Knight, you're injured. How are you going to protect your Princess if you are injured? You're not supposed to get injured after all. You're indestructible. Her words cooed as she leaned in close and kissed the tip of Elia's nose. Your eye is beautiful. She spoke softly against the other's nose. I don't know why you hide such a beautiful thing. You should wear your eye with pride. Lilith leaned in and kissed Elia's neck tenderly and lovingly. I love you, Elia Halloway. You are my one and only, my beloved White Knight. It was the first time Lilith had ever spoke those words to Elia. She had provided actions that had suggest that she loved Elia, but never once had she spoken those words. Lilith had been afraid to say those words, afraid that they would come at high price. Little did she know that there was good reason for her to fear saying those words. Lilith smiled warmly as she pressed her forehead to Elia's. Suddenly, there was a violent rock in the ship that sent the two of them flying from the bed. Lilith yelped as she landed on the floor and stared. There was a loud voice that came over the intercom of the ship. Lilith stared, listening as the voice urged for everyone to remain calm and to place on their life jackets. The voice then urged everyone to gather in their assigned destinations in which they had been brief upon when they had first boarded the ship. Lilith stared at Elia with concern and fear. She soon arose with the help of Elia. The moment the two girls were in the hall, Lilith grabbed a hold of Elia's hand. Everyone was in an uproar and panic. Despite the expressed urgency for everyone to remain calm, the panic only grew. There were plenty of students screaming and crying, while others were having fun with the situation. In the wave of commotion, Lilith soon found herself separated from Elia. Lilith began to scream out Elia's name, but it was silenced by the panicking hypes and screams. Lilith attempted to remain calm but the panic continued to envelope her being. Somehow, Lilith had found herself at the stern of the ship on the deck. Lilith took in a deep breath, gasping for air now that she found her way free of the crowds. It took her a moment as she realized she was alone at the stern. Her eyes squinted as sharp pain hit from the salty air mixed with the sea water sprayed against her face. The sea roared in anger as it heaved its massive waves as though it was attempting to devour the cruise liner. Lightning crashed violently as it slashed through the waves. Lilith found herself frozen as she stared at the sea. Her muscle tensed and tightened up. The sea. It was in pain. '. . .Release me. . .' As the voice echoed Lilith's eyes soon lost their colour, becoming rather dimmed and dull. Her hands raised as they placed over her chest, a strange glow beginning to pulsate from deep within her bosom in rhythmic with a steady heart beat. '. . .Save yourself. . . Make the wish and release me, Lady Liliebar. . .' The voice was again called out. The voice was void of gender as it spoke in an echo. I cannot. You have to remain sleeping. Lilith spoke in a soft and yet stern tone. '. . .It's coming. . .' With those final echoing words, a large wave rose from the deepest depth of the sea, seeming to be in the form a large serpent. The jaws opened wide as it lashed out towards Lilith, completely ensnaring her as it flung her from the deck to the sea. It seemed as time began to slow as Lilith could feel herself being taken. Her eyes widened as she reached out towards the ship, soon seeing Elia. However, it was not Elia's body she saw, but that of another in Elia's place. Iri Flina! Her voice called out as the glow that had began in her chest soon enveloped her entire body. For a brief moment, large, white, feathery angelic like wings seemed to emerge from Lilith's back as she was soon lost in the jaws of the sea before they once again vanished. Lilith felt as though her body was being impaled as her lungs burned while she attempted to gasp for air. Her vision blurred as she saw something soon take shape around her, as though trying to protect before she fell to unconsciousness.