Back for a short visit

[Denzel Kumori]

She sat in the front row, her eyes never leaving the statue. She had to come back again, so she could see this church and a few other places. She used to be such an innocent child...

It was then that she did something she hasnt done in a long time- well, smiling was also somehting she hadnt done in a long time... But Denzel recited the poem. The poem that she finally knew off by heart. She spoke out loud, in the empty church, her words gracefully echoing through the church like a song.

"When the war of the beasts bring the world's end
The goddess descends from the sky
Wings of light and dark spread afar
She guides us to bliss, her gift everlasting

Infinite in mystery is the gift of the Goddess
We seek it thus, and take to the sky
Ripples form on the water's surface
The wandering soul knows no rest.

There is no hate, only joy
For you are beloved by the goddess
Hero of the dawn, Healer of worlds

Dreams of the morrow hath the shattered soul
Pride is lost
Wings stripped away, the end is nigh

My friend, do you fly away now?
To a world that abhors you and I?
All that awaits you is a somber morrow
No matter where the winds may blow

My friend, your desire
Is the bringer of life, the gift of the goddess


Even if the morrow is barren of promises
Nothing shall forestall my return

My friend, the fates are cruel
There are no dreams, no honor remains
The arrow has left, the bow of the goddess

My soul, corrupted by vengeance
Hath endured torment, to find the end of the journey
In my own salvation
And your eternal slumber

Legend shall speak
Of sacrifice at world's end
The wind sails over the water's surface
Quietly, but surely

Even if the morrow is barren of promises
Nothing shall forestall my return
To become the dew that quenches the land
To spare the sands, the seas, the skies
I offer thee this silent sacrifice"

Denzel smiled finally, getting up and placing a blood red colored apple in front of the statue. This is something she used to do before bad things started happening. Now that she had finally left Avaleur, she began to feel a bit more happy. She started healing, and she regained control over herself and emotions. No more dark gloomy Devil tattoo on her hand. It faded a long while ago, probably because she regained herself and her sanity.

Still, she didnt know if she loved or hated walter. Denzel was in the wrong, too. The past is the past though, and denzel has learned to forget about the past. The past taught denzel alot. Like not to go crazy in a tournament and get yourself killed for someone who isnt even thankfull for you saving their sorry ass.

A small fox curled up in Denzel's lap as she sat down. but... then it transformed into a furret- then a cat- and now a fox again! Denzel laughed lightly. "Alkaid," she hugged the shapeshifting thing she called alkaid. "Dont fight sleep." The fox turned into a human...an infant with red hair. She smiled up at Denzel, putting her hand on denzels face. "I know love... We will go to where we are staying soon."

[Walter Grace]

Walter walked through town, thinking about what he would do about Phillis. He had promised he wouldn't mention that he was alive to anyone, but it still stressed him out. He knew he couldn't tell anyone, though. He had made the devil's promise.

He slid down the wall of a building, running a hand through his hair in annoyance. This would definitely pick at him quite a lot.

And then, he heard it. The most beautiful voice he ever heard, singing a lovely song. It calmed Walter's nerves, but made him a bit sad. Only one person was ever really able to do that. That was when he realized he had heard this voice before, the voice that calmed his nerves, the voice that could control him as much as his lord could. The voice that he had fallen in love with, along with it's wielder. Denzel.

In no time at all, Walter had sprung up and rushed out into the direction of the singing. It had stopped, but he knew where it came from just before it went away. He ran for the church, almost out of breath. Once he was there, he slowly and quietly walked in. There, he spotted the love of his life. He did not even notice the little girl yet, it seemed to him as if the only things that existed at that moment were Denzel and him.

Still standing at the doors, he mumbled just loud enough for her to hopefully here, "...Denzel?"

[Denzel Kumori]

She blinked, her eyes a calm and gentle blue. Yet she hesitated for a moment, holding the child a bit closser to herself. "Hello... Walter."

To be honest, walter looked like crap. Denzel kinda wondered what had happaned, but she wasnt going to ask. It was strange, seeing him again. It brought back a small bit of pain.

[Walter Grace]

Indeed, he looked like crap. It seemed to be a normal thing for him now. "...you're back?" he mumbled once more with incredible hope in his voice. His eyes seemed to light up with excitement. Happiness. Love.

[Denzel Kumori]

"I was considering it... But im not sure yet. Im back for the time being anyways. I dont know how long ill be here... I left some of my belongings else where." She avoided looking into his eyes. Damn those eyes. "Well, are you going to sit?" the child in her arms shuffled uncomfortably, transforming again into a small fox. Denzel frowned at Alkaid, rocking her back and forth now. "Sleep little one..."

[Walter Grace]

Walter slowly nodded, making his way to the two. Even the hope of her staying. That was enough to keep him going. He sat next to the two, and he quietly asked, "So who's this?"

[Denzel Kumori]

"Well... This is alkaid... There is a really confuesing and stupid story behind it. but there is this guy, and he kinda fell for me. I hate him to this day... He ran to some witch when i was his friend, and she casted this spell and somehow Alkaid just ended up in my arms. I dont know, but i dont really care about that anymore. He is gone, and i have alkaid. A shapeshifting hybrid of something. "

[Walter Grace]

He got a little jealous at the thought of someone else falling in love for Denzel, but he ignored it. "Hmm. She's cute..." Walter gave a soft smile, looking to Alkaid. He then looked back to Denzel, not looking away from her eyes. "So how have you been? Where have you been to?"

[Denzel Kumori]

"Ive been alright i guess? Been better since Ive left this place... Ive been all over the place now. Although Ive taken a huge liking to a beautiful island far away. I cant remember the islands name unfortunately. That's actually where most of my stuff is. On this island." she could see that something bugged him for a moment through his hesitation of complimenting Alkaid. She held the child close to her again, and Alkaid transformed back to her human form state. " I'm kinda scared scared to ask how you've been."

[Walter Grace]

Walter looked at the girl and smiled, before turning his attention to Denzel. He chuckled slightly, leaning back in his seat. "Well, in all of my honesty I haven't been the greatest." There was so much he could tell her. How he got into multiple fights when people mentioned Denzel didn't love him. How he defeated the god that would have destroyed Avaleur. How much he missed her. How much he loved her.

He just didn't know how to say it all. "I'm very happy that you're feeling better, Denzel."

[Denzel Kumori]

"Taking a break from avaleur was one of the smartest things ive done for myself i think... Maybe you should go on a vacation somewhere. Unfortunatly, all good things come to an end. Gotta make the best of things while you can."

[Walter Grace]

"I don't really think me not being relaxed is much of an issue," Walter smiled at the woman. "More or less I just missed you. A lot."

[Denzel Kumori]

"Sorry, walter... Really. But when i missed you, you werent there... I was worried sick. Day after day of me waiting... You never came." she frowned, looking at the ground and her hair covering her eyes. Denzel felt her eyes begin to water.

[Walter Grace]

"I deserve your hate." Walter stated bluntly, tears welling up in his own eyes. "I honestly do. I would give anything, anything to go back and spend every moment I had with you. I wanted to be with you forever. Have a family. And I just...I ruined it. And I know that. I am terribly sorry for not being there for you."

[Denzel Kumori]

Her voice began to go shaky, and she started choking up. " Why werent you there.......?" The reason why her hair was covering her eyes, and why he was looking at the ground, was because denzel herself was crying.

[Walter Grace]

"Death made me do a lot more work than usual. Being a knight there was a lot to do. I found out I had a son, who really wants to meet you. And in general, I suppose I was an ass and instead of visiting went to sleep. Hell, it would have been better if I'd had stayed at your house or something. That way I'd have at least been around."

[Denzel Kumori]

"When i first met you, when i was damn near insane, you said you would visit all the time....you didnt.... im sorry... i know ive made my point... I cant help but be upset. I know the past is the past, but its hard when you love someone so much... Maybe im just being selfish..."

[Walter Grace]

"You aren't selfish," Walter was quick to defend her. "You are the kindest, most wonderful woman I have ever met. I am so sorry. You have every reason to be upset. I just...will you ever forgive me? I promise with all of my heart if you can ever love me again I will always be there for you. I'll be by your side as much as I can."

He turned to face her more, desperately wanting to hold her. Kiss her. "I love you more than anything, and I would do anything to get you back."

[Denzel Kumori]

She took a deep breath, and thought for a moment. "I forgive you." Just because she forgives him, it doesnt mean she will forget...

[Walter Grace]

His heart practically melted right there. "...I love you. With all of my heart." He lightly touched her cheek, tears spilling over his cheeks. "If there is anything I can do, tell me. I'll do it."