ML C10, P6- "Forgive And Forget"

"Forgive And Forget" is the sixth Part of "Miracula Luxia" 's last Chapter. It was released on 06.06.2020.
== Plot ==
Akari finds out about Jared and Annie's romantic moment and confronts her about it. However, the two girls decide to forget about what happened and instead remain good friends, not letting love get between their friendship.
In the meantime, Jared and John discover traces leading to a mysterious place (which might lead them to the heart of the problem).
== Story ==
"John!"- Jared yells- "Help me carry Annie somewhere. She... she's not okay! At all!"
John nods and helps Jared carry Annie to Akari's tent.
There, the medic lays a small cot for her to lay onto and the three of them place her there to rest.
Jared and John watch their two friends for a while, wondering if this would have happened if they stayed in Avernum.
"Maybe it was a mistake coming here in the first place. Maybe they could be alright if we did not come here."
Jared shakes his head.
"Even though this seems like a good idea, it's actually really bad, John."- He says- "If we stayed in Avernum, Paris would have been conquered by the dark forces and the mayor would be dead. Along with the rest of our allies. If something in this mess is undisputably right, it is the fact that we came here to see what is going on, because we knew that something dangerous was going to happen, sooner or later."
John nods.
"I... suppose that you're right. If we didn't come here, this whole place would've been obliterated by those madmen."
A soldier comes into the tent and gets Jared's attention.
"Mr. Kaos, did you see the purple light coming from a few miles ahead?"
Jared raises his eyebrow.
"A purple light?"
The soldier nods.
Jared looks down, lost in thought.
"Hmm. No. I did not see a purple light. Where is it?"
The soldier points at something up ahead.
"It's over there."- He says.
"I... I'd better get going. The mayor wants us to guard the western section of the city. No time to talk!"
Having said that, the soldier leaves the tent.
Jared and John look at each other nervously.
"A purple light?"- John asks.
Jared nods.
"It definitely sounds like trouble to me. Maybe we should check it out?"
John shakes his head.
"And leave the girls alone? No way!"
Jared raises his eyebrow.
"Do not worry about the girls. John. The guards and medics will make sure that they are safe. Plus, don't you want to see what is really going on there?"
John shrugs.
"I... guess?"
He looks in Jared's eyes and sees huge determination in them. He sighs.
"Oh, fine! You convinced me. Let's go."
The two of them leave the tent.
"Besides."- John continues- "I would never let you go somewhere dangerous alone. Never."
Jared nods and smiles.
"Very well, then. Stand by my side and we will be okay."
With that, Jared and John leave to check the purple light.
Meanwhile, Annie and Akari wake up. They look at each other.
Both girls have different looks on their faces. Annie's is more mild, more peaceful while Akari's is more aware, as if knowing that Annie has done something wrong.
"Annie... "- She says- "I have to tell you something. When I was back there, fighting those people, I saw you and Jared kiss. I... know that you wanted to hide it from me, but... there's no way to hide it. Not from me."
Annie yelps.
"Oh, dear."- She says- "I'm so sorry, Akari! I... it was just... "
Akari nods.
"I understand it now. I'm not the only one who loves Jared. Is that right?"
Annie nods.
"Y-yeah. I love him, too."
"But I'd hate to steal him from you."- She continues- "I don't want to! He's your beloved, not mine!"
Akari smiles and shakes her head.
"I guess you're right."- She says- "But... he's not really the one for me. We have been friends ever since we were children. And I really don't want us to be more than that. I love him, but I want my love to remain hidden deep in my heart. I... don't want to let him know. I want to give him a chance, for somebody else to love him. Someone who deserves him more than me, the foolish one who tried to kill him not too long ago."
She stands up and places her hand on Annie's shoulder.
Annie looks at Akari's face. One thing is clear- she wants to say something, but she does not have the strength and determination to do so.
"It's okay. Akari. You don't need to-- "
"No, Annie."- She stops her- "I wanted to say this long before this moment. When we met back in Formello. But... I was afraid that I would lose him."
She looks in Annie's eyes. 
However, Akari's deep stare does not scare Annie. Instead, it makes her feel... calmer. Somehow.
"Annie, I want to tell you something important. And I want you to promise me that you will do... whatever I ask you to do."
Annie's eyes light up. She smiles.
"Of course, dear friend! I will do anything for you!"
Akari smiles. Then, she continues.
"I want you and Jared to be happy. I want you to say that you love him. Be with him."
She wipes the tears from her eyes.
"I want you to become his beloved. Be a family! Have children! Be a happy couple which will never fall apart. Please, Annie! Promise this to me, I beg you!"
Annie raises her eyebrow.
"Are you... sure? What about you?"- She says- "What if you change your mind a few years later? What if you want him back, only for you?"
Akari shakes her head.
"No. I'm done loving him. It's time for him to have a real love, who will always love him. And be there for him. Always!"
She looks in Annie's eyes again.
"So. Will you promise this to me?"
Annie's eyes widen. She seems to be sad.
"Will it make you happy if I... become his girlfriend?"
Akari nods excitedly.
"Oh, yes! Gods, yes! I would be the happiest girl in the world, seeing you two together. I won't mind at all!"
Annie smiles.
"Then I promise. I want to make you happy, Akari. And if that makes you happy, I will."
Akari smiles and hugs her friend.
"You're the best friend a girl could ever want to have. You're such a precious little gem!"
Annie hugs her back.
"So are you, my dear!"- She responds.
Akari stands back up.
"Now, I will promise you this. Since you promised me what I wanted you to, I'll forget about what happened. And I won't hold a grudge, because you did so. No, no, no. Not at all!"
Annie smiles.
"Thank you, Akari."- She says quietly.
Akari helps her stand up and they get out of the tent to look at the landscape.
Annie turns to her friend.
"So. Um... are we still friends? After what happened recently?"
Akari raises her eyebrow.
"What? You mean the kiss? I would never let that get between our friendship. Not at all!"
"We're still friends, Akari. Very good friends. And you better know that."
Annie starts to cry. She hugs Akari.
"Shh. It's okay."- She says- "I'm here. We will always be together, I promise."
The two girls continue to hug each other for at least half an hour. Finally, Annie seems to calm down. She lets go of Akari.
"Do you want to go for a walk? To clear your mind from all the troubles we had to face?"- Akari suggests.
Annie nods.
"Will you stay with me?"- She asks her.
Akari nods.
"I ain't going nowhere. Come, we're going on a walk. Together."
With that, the two girls go for a walk, not minding all the things that are happening around them.
Meanwhile, Jared and John are inspecting the purple light.
It turns out that the light is shining from a portal. A purple portal, similar to the one that Jared destroyed not long ago.
However, it has a much more malevolent force, so strong that it makes both boys very nervous.
"Are you sure that it's safe to stand around here? This place gives me the creeps!"
Jared does not respond. Instead, he stares at the portal. In John's eyes, it seems as if the thing is mesmerizing his friend.
Then, our hero pulls his finger forward. He touches the surface of the portal, his finger passing through it for a moment.
"Jared? What... are you doing?"- John asks his friend.
Jared does not respond. Again. Then, he walks forward, as if intending to enter the portal.
"Jared, wait!"- John tries to stop him- "It's too dangerous! Don't do it!"
Jared does not listen. He gets closer to the purple portal.
And closer.
And closer...
Until he is right next to it, about to enter.
"No! Jared!"- John screams and tries to pull his friend away from the portal.
This does not succeed. Instead, he only succeeds in pushing Jared slightly forward.
"JARED!"- John yells.
Finally, Jared snaps back to his senses.
"... John?"- He mutters.
John sees that his friend is back.
"Jared, back away slowly. You... you don't want to go in there."- He says.
Jared starts to walk away. However, just as he takes his first step, his mind becomes woozy and he begins to lose balance.
"I feel... dizzy."- He says.
Then, he suddenly falls backwards.
Right into the portal.
"Jared! Nooo!"- John says and watches sadly as his friend is teleported away, into a new dimension.