Eurobeat and BL enjoyer*✧ ✰ ｡*

Another year, and another tournament King of Fighters has been announced. However, if it wasn’t for Kyoko participating this year, one redhead wouldn’t show any interest in that.

More so, this year, she had no other choice than team up with the other two Sacred Treasures. Otherwise, Kagura may have nagged her to death about the importance of their mission to stop the great evil known as Orochi from causing havoc and the world’s destruction.

Therefore, it cannot be helped. If that is the only way to catch a break and settle her business with her long-time rival, Ioriko has to do it.

By far, until reaching the finals, everything went smoothly. And thus, the redhead is convinced this is just a waste of time. Unfortunately, the very little she knows is that everything will change soon, and not how she is expecting.

There is still plenty of time before the next match. Yet, there is something that Ioriko needs to investigate to make sure that it’s only a coincidence.

That’s right, after briefly spotting one familiar blonde nun in the crowd, she widens her eyes and freezes in the same spot.

Of course, it can be just her imagination playing tricks on her. After all, the dead do not walk on this Earth.

Yet, that ominous presence alone tells there is no mistake - it is one of Orochi’s most loyal servants. It’s not important how she got there. But what the hell is she doing here?

When the Hakkesshu woman stops walking and turns around, she smirks, and her blue eyes give an inviting look for her opponent before she disappears into the crowd.

Suddenly, the redhead tries to reach for her “WAIT!”. However, there is no answer nor the sigh of the nun.

Therefore, she must chase the mysterious woman. More so, there is no time to waste on looking for her teammates and tell about this encounter. More importantly, she cannot let Kyoko get involved in this, not this time.

She won't let her rival stick her nose into the business where she shouldn’t interface and worry for no reason again. Or so Yagami thinks while grinding her teeth and desperately searching for the Hakkesshu woman’s traces.

Several minutes pass by. Finally, the redhead reaches a more desolate place and notices one nun leaning against the tree.

After the blonde lifts her head, she gives a calm, yet at the same time piercing look “Oh my… what do we have here? Did you come all this way just to see me?”.

“What the hell you’re doing here? Aren't you supposed to be dead? Either way, I’ll put you back to your grave!” Or so Ioriko asks as she approaches her opponent.

When the blonde gracefully pushes her hands from behind and takes a step forward, she politely replies “My my, biting into a hand that wants to help you to get into a straight path… Fret not. I’m only here as a bystander to observe the inevitable. ”.

As Yagami frowns and bares her nails, she growls “The hell with you and you bullshit!”.

Meanwhile, Goeniko is not affected by Ioriko’s intimidating stance and keeps her proud look “Don’t worry, soon, very soon you will be awakened, my dear child.”.

“What are you!?-” Unfortunately, Ioriko’s speech is interrupted by the ringing heartbeat inside her head and an awful headache. As Yagami widens her eyes and covers her eye, her voice trembles “Shit… why… why it must happen now!?”.

While her vision synchronically dyes in red within each heartbeat, she only trembles in great pain. When she covers her mouth with her palm, the blood gushes through the gaps.

Meanwhile, the blonde stands close to her and remarks on the suffering creature in front of her “It already began. Don’t resist to it, embrace it. Accept the orochi blood running in you veins!”. When she strokes Yagami’s hair, she declares “Now, go and fulfil you fate. Then, we shall meet again.”.

Despite slowly losing consciousness and her corrupted bloodline taking control, she still sees Goeniko walking away with noble elegance. Lastly, the blonde raises her hand and disappears with the whirlwind.

At the last moment, Ioriko sees the last ray of light, which appears as Kyoko. Yet, she doesn’t question it and desperately tries to grasp it and calls her name. Unfortunately, this warm illusion instantly shatters. And thus, she is swallowed by the darkness, and the creature deep inside takes over her place.

In the end, Ioriko howls like a ferocious beast while baring fangs and claws. And thus, once the bright, festive mood in the air is silenced and replaced by the fear and despair spread by the red demon wielding a corrupted flame.

Some time passes by. Finally, the blood riot leaves Yagami's body. Unfortunately, it has strong withdrawal effects.

Suddenly, the redhead groans and grimaces in pain as the wave of terrible, burning ache spreads all over her body. Even so, she is too weak to move a single muscle.

Strangely, this is something new, and usually, when Ioriko’s cursed blood calms down, she doesn’t feel anything aside from a mild headache, nor remember anything.

But for now, Ioriko sits and slowly opens her eyes to look around. However, it doesn’t take long enough to realize who is responsible for the countless heavily injured people and the ones with either missing various limbs or still smoking corpses under the buildings' ruins.

Was it all done by her hands? Why no one didn't stop her? Or so the redhead wonders while wandering around.

After looking down, she notices a glass shard reflecting her being covered in red and cinder and her tattered outfit. More so, she is indifferent while her eyes are dimmed.

After she closes her eyes, she sighs “Well, whatever. I need to get out of here. That idiot is probably in the hospital too. So, I need to find her.”.

As she opens her eyes and stares in the distance, she widens her eyes while her palms are shaking “Kyo… Kyoko…”. Lastly, she rushes towards the unconscious woman leaning against the building’s wall.

After the redhead kneels next to her rival, she brings her body closer to her.

For sure, seeing the once energetic and arrogant brunette whose eyes always sparkle with life and passion as nothing more than a broken, weak doll, is hard for Ioriko. More importantly, the little flame in her captivating amber eyes is dimmed and dull.

Right now, Yagami’s heart aches by knowing that these heavy injuries are done by her hands.

Despite that Kyoko puts her remaining strength to extend her trembling hand and stroke Ioriko’s cheek while giving her a comforting smile “You are back… I’m so glad that it worked… It’s… it’s okay… it’s okay… You are safe now… No one will… no one will hurt anymore.”.

“Don’t speak, you fool!… You must save your strength now. Shit… we need to leave!” Or so the redhead objects while the Kusanagi woman keeps the same smile.

“Hey, you know… I kinda feel sleepy. So, let me… let me rest for a bit. But as soon as I wake up, let’s have…. have another match together, Yagami.” Or so the brunette manages to reply before her life thread is cut.

While Ioriko observes her rival in denial, she suddenly hugs her and closes her eyes. When she weeps, she lifts her head and screams “KYYYOOOOOOOOKOOOOOOO”.

Somewhere in another time and place. Suddenly, the red-haired woman wakes up and sits on the bed.

When she leans forward, she grasps her bloating chest and deep breathes. For now, through the placed palm, she can feel how her heart can break her ribcage with such a violent, loud heartbeat.

As soon as Ioriko begins to calm down and settle down in this world, she realizes she is in a dark room. She is uncertain if that is another dream or is this reality. Without wasting time, she turns to the side and stretches her arm to reach the light switch.

However, when she lands on something soft, which starts to murmur and struggle under her, the redhead stops moving.

“What is it? Get off me.” Or so the sleepy voice under Yagami speaks up.

After a certain brunette notices frightened Ioriko, she sits up and gives a genially concerned look “Hey, did anything happened? You look terrible”.

The redhead only turns her head away while she rests on her partner’s lap “Nothing. You’re just imagining stuff.”.

“You’re lying.” Kyoko instantly comments. After almost a minute lasting pause, she breaks the silence “Then, tell me this again but facing me, Yagami.”.

However, Ioriko only lowers her gaze “You worry too much, idiot. ...It’s fine now.”. Suddenly, she widens her eyes and frowns as her partner strokes her hair “Oi, the hell you’re doing? Or do you have a death wish, you fool?”.

After Ioriko turns her head and leans on her elbows, she tries to keep an indignant look on her face. Unfortunately, it’s a difficult task when your rival gives a warm look and smiles.

“Whatever. The weather outside might be fine. Besides, I need to get some fresh air.” Or so the redhead adds as she gets up and walks towards the closet. While her partner gives a dumbfounded look, Yagami adds while she picks a couple of bathrobes “What are you doing? You’ll catch a cold if you stay in this. So, you’re going with me.”.

When Ioriko tosses one of the picked pieces of clothing, Kyoko picks it up and hugs it before putting it on. Lastly, the redhead walks towards the bedside and extends her hand. After the brunette takes it, Ioriko helps her to stand up, and both walk outside.

In the end, both gals end up star gazing and enjoying each other’s company. No matter how it’s hard to admit for Yagami, she is secretly relieved and glad that what she saw earlier was nothing more than a twisted dream. More so, the brunette leaning on her shoulder is the needed proof.

But for now, Ioriko turns to face Kyoko and places her palms on her throat while keeping her poker face.

This gesture surprises the brunette, who only gives a questioning look “Yagami?”.

Instead of saying anything, the redhead only fixates her eyes on the amber ones and moves her hands on her cheeks. Suddenly, she pulls Kyoko into a tight hug and closes her eyes while confessing in a shivering voice “Just never die on me! I won’t forgive you if dare to do that, got it? That’s all I ask for.”.

In the end, the Kusanagi woman closes her eyes and wraps her arms around Ioriko’s shoulders “I understand. It’s a promise, then.”. Even the moon shining above gives his silent blessings to this couple at this serene moment.

Somewhere, in another place and time. After the early morning sunbeam reaches Goeniko’s face, she frowns and wrinkles her nose.

Yet, even while her eyes are closed, the blonde can sense that something is off, and brushing the wet grass with her hands is just the beginning.

Firstly, she is not feeling herself. But as a completely different person.

Secondly, the rough material rubs against her body without knowing who dressed her in these clothes.

After the blonde opens her eyes and checks by herself whether it was just a bad feeling or whenever her mind is playing tricks on her.

When Goeniko gets up, she looks around and notices that she is no longer in the world nor in the timeline, she knew.

However, she is sure about one thing. It wasn’t an ordinary forest after the refreshing rain. Even the atmosphere differs from the one in the living world.

The sacred and serene aura lingers in the air. Strangely, the wild animals and birds do not mind Goeniko and live as if she is not there.

While the blonde wanders in the forest filled with various songs of the birds, she searches for the one white snake and that mysterious man with fluffy silver hair.

After a while, she discovers the lake hidden by the tall trees.

When she gets to the shore, she kneels and observes the reflection in the water.

Goeniko notices that this woman looks almost like her, only a few years older than her. More so, she has green eyes, and her long hair is tied in a thick braid, which reaches below her ankles.

She also wears a long flax robe tied up with a Baltic-styled ornamented band, and on top of her head - a crown made from various flowers and herbs.

‘‘Just who, in the name of, am I? Why am I in this body?’’ Goeniko asks herself in disbelief.

However, the woman in the reflection remains silent and stares back at her with the same dumbfounded face.

Perhaps, that man tricked her and sent her to the netherworld. On the other hand, why would he do it? He does not seem to have bad intentions. Or so, the blonde wonders as she stands up.

For now, she needs to find anyone who will know what kind is this place and how to get back home.

Some time passes. After wandering in the endless forest, the blonde hears human voices and laughs in the distance.

When she gets close enough, she hides behind the old oak and glances at the people.

Fortunately, Goeniko is fast enough to cover her mouth from loudly gasping. There are four people, but they are not from this world. At least, this is what the blonde assumes.

One of them is a lively woman with sparkling eyes who wears a long crimson dress with long, loose sleeves and draped an orange shawl over her shoulders. She also has golden bracelets and a crown with red gems resembling the flame. Even her hair was made of fire.

The other person next to her doesn’t have a human head, and his entire body is covered in beautiful black and white feathers while his nape and back in gray, and the wings - are ebony. This winged man with the northern goshawk’s head wears a white silk tunic with golden borders, platinum cuffs, and a medallion with spiral ornaments resembling the wind waves.

Then, there is another couple in front of them. From the way how that woman closely leans against the wrathful man, the blonde can assume that they might be a married couple or lovers.

That woman with a mature, gentle, and loving mother’s face has dark brown hair, covered by a white, long scarf decorated with attached silver suns, moons, water droplets, leaves, and thunder symbols. Her long dress resembles the fertile soil with the young plants and blossom buds growing in the neat ornament.

Next to her, proudly stands a man with a wrathful and unpleasant face and rough, long hair and beard. He also has the goat’s horns, a golden crown, and a necklace with thunder, while he wears black and white clothes. He carries a large ax behind his back, and it looks like he could throw it at any moment.

Meanwhile, the blonde realizes it isn’t worth risking her life to learn more about these four entities. Unfortunately, it was already too late for her to run away.

Suddenly, the woman of the flames turns her head and playfully smirks in the same direction as Goeniko.

‘‘What are you so happy about, Gabija¹? Mind to share it with us?’’ The winged man addresses her.

As the goddess continues to glare at the hiding blonde, she replies in an innocent voice ‘‘I think you should know better, Vėjas¹ ~ There is a fifth guest among us. However, she is too shy to join us.’’.

The bearded man announces as he takes out his ax ‘‘There is a human walking in the sacred forest!? I won’t forgive this insolent woman! I will strike her with my thunder! No human shall escape their punishment!’’

However, his wife steps up and places her palm on his chest ‘‘Dear Perkūnas¹, do not dare to hurt this poor child. Perhaps, she doesn’t mean to disrespect us. That’s why let her talk first. Then, you can decide what is the best.’’.

The thunder god frowns and lowers the ax ‘‘Very well, Žemyna¹. However, no matter what reason that foolish human has, I do not allow leaving the forest as if nothing happened.’’.

Lastly, the earth goddess rests her head on her husband’s shoulder and closes her eyes ‘‘Thank you.’’.

Meanwhile, Vėjas waits and observes how the poor human, who trembles like a leaf, will act.

Finally, Gabija addresses Goeniko in a serious tone ‘‘Come out, girl. We already know that you were watching us. We won’t hurt you if you tell us why are you here.’’.

She has no other choice but to listen to the four gods. After shakily closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, Goeniko reveals herself. No matter what the outcome awaits, she keeps her pride and accepts her fate.

‘‘What brought you here, dear vaidilutė¹?’’ Žemyna asks the humble blonde.

However, Goeniko dumbfounded stares at the goddess. She does not know what it could mean, nor what to say. Even if the blonde knows that the silence will only madden the divine deities, she refuses to say anything.

For sure, such behavior doesn’t satisfy Perkūnas, and he speaks in a strict voice ‘‘Are you deaf? Or are you mocking us, you foolish woman? Even if you served us well since your childhood, you have no right to walk in our forest! Vėjūnė the vaidilutė, speak the truth only! We know everything about you mortals. It’s pointless to hide anything from us.’’.

‘So, this is who am I in this world… But why? Why did a white snake put me into this body? What does he want to show me?’ Goeniko thinks to herself. Yet, she cannot wonder any longer.

After all, not only her but also the so-called Vėjūnė’s life is at stake. More importantly, the blonde cannot afford herself such luxury as fear and despair.

Even if she may perish, Goeniko decides to face it, having nothing to lose. She only has one chance to prove herself.

After the green-eyed woman kneels on one knee and bows, she politely answers as Vėjūnė ‘‘Please forgive me for intruding on your place. Not I’m here because I wanted to be.’’.

When Vėjūnė opens her eyes and lifts her head, she stares directly at the gods ‘‘I’m not here to beg for your mercy or kindness. However, I will not waste your time and tell you what I know. I recall nothing else after I woke up in this forest.’’.

Although, these words are the last drop of the thunder god’s patience. Without holding back his rage, Perkūnas scolds her while holding the lighting in his hand ‘‘Are aware in what position you? Know your place, maiden!’’.

Just before he launches the lighting strike, the flaming palms hold his wrist. As the wrathful god turns his head, he notices how Gabija grasps his wrist ‘‘Wait! I have a better idea. It might be even better than declaring your justice upon her. Can you listen to me?’’.

Perkūnas only raises an eyebrow ‘‘What are you suggesting?’’.

After releasing his wrist, the fire goddess replies ‘‘She doesn’t lie to us, Perkūnas. I can sense it. Either way, this vaidilutė cannot return to her world, and she may die soon. Be it by your hand or becoming the next sacrifice. However, I would consider keeping her alive.’’.

‘‘Why do you want to keep this human alive, Gabija?’’ The earth goddess calmly addresses her.

Gabija softens her gaze ‘‘It is hard for us to see upset and mourning when one of your precious creations dies before their time, Žemyna. However, you can change that by giving her another life. Besides, I know this woman will serve and support you, even when your child is born. She may be a wonderful mentor for the baby and teach about our world and the earth realm.’’.

However, Žemyna stares at Vėjūnė while doubting if this woman is capable of what Gabija claims. In the end, she addresses the eldest god ‘‘You were keeping your eyes on this woman all the time, Vėjas. Do you also have any plans for her?’’.

Meanwhile, the poor vaidilutė impatiently waits while her life depends on the hands of the gods.

Lastly, Vėjas responds ‘‘I can sense that there is something special about this woman. However, I need to test her first. Listen to my advice, Žemyna. Make this woman into your maid. I’m certain that you will not regret it.’’.

Then, he addresses Perkūnas ‘‘Perkūnas, I can see how you are against keeping this human alive. But, consider. You will keep an eye on her all you want. If she tries to run away or harms your wife or her child, you have full rights to do anything you want to her.’’.

As the thunder god rubs his chin, he makes his mind. When his ax hits the ground, he declares ‘‘Stand up, Vėjūnė the vaidilutė! Your fate has been decided, and your pitiful life depends on me. From now on, you are no longer the holy maiden nor the protector of nature. You’ve been blessed by serving the great goddess of earth - Žemyna! Disrespect or upset her once, and you will curse the day you were born.’’.

No matter how much Goeniko hates that someone else decides her fate or what she should do, she understands that she cannot refuse the gods’ will. More importantly, she has no choice but to live as Vėjūnė until she wakes up being herself again.

In the end, the green-eyed blonde swallows her pride and shows her gratitude toward the four divine deities.

A few years pass by, and Goeniko continues to live as Vėjūnė. She even got used to her new home, which became the sacred forest.

As she promised, she was taking care of Žemyna’s child from the first moment he was delivered to this world.

Vėjūnė loved this enormous eight-headed grass-snake as her child and wanted to protect it from any harm or evil of the human world. More so, the great snake is fond of his adoptive mother.

The blonde also patiently teaches this child about respecting and loving Gaia along with understanding that all living creatures and their environment are connected and dependent on the earth and its resources.

The blonde also mentions to him how easily can the balance between the inorganic world and the living creatures can be destroyed. Lastly, how the earth herself is a living organism that will fight back against the parasites who will harm her. Therefore, no human or another creature can live without Gaia’s kindness, but she can live without those who upset her.

However, very little Vėjūnė knows that each word or movement is followed by one goshawk.

Some time passes. The servant of Žemyna is busy getting the water from the nearest river that she doesn’t realize about the dark shadow watching over her.

Suddenly, the blowing wind into her back and the familiar voice make her widen her eyes ‘‘It’s been a while, Vėjūnė. Are you doing well?’’.

After the blonde stands up and turns around, she notices the god of wind and dumbfounded stares at him.

‘‘Do not fret. I came to visit you. However, you weren’t aware that I was testing you all this time, and I’m glad that my senses aren’t wrong.’’ Vejas calmly comments.

‘‘What are you talking about? All I do is accomplish my duties by serving the goddess and her son.’’ Vėjūnė replies in a serious tone.

Despite that, the winged man continues his proud speech ‘‘And you’ve done well, my dear child. Not only Žemyna is proud by having you by her side, but you have proven yourself to Perkūnas to be worthy.’’.

Vėjūnė raises an eyebrow and backfires in a doubtful tone ‘‘You didn’t come here just to tell me this and waste your precious time on a mere human, did you?’’.

Vėjas replies ‘‘You are correct, I did not come here empty-handed.’’.

After a brief pause, he continues ‘‘Humans do not live together with the sun, Vėjūnė. Unfortunately, I cannot grant you eternal life and let you stay by Žemyna’s child's side. No matter how he becomes fond of you. However, I need to keep your bloodline alive.’’.

Suddenly, the blonde falls on her knees like a rag-doll and was about to burst into tears.

Yet, as Vėjas gently ruffles her hair, he comforts her ‘‘I do not force you to marry me, nor become my lover, Vėjūnė. I cannot fall this low and betray my children or my wife. My dear, you shouldn’t be scared or ashamed because the goddess’s child will be by your side. All I want is for you and your descendants to continue serving and protecting Žemyna’s child for the generations to come. You may not have the godspeed as they do, nor you will wield my wind. But you will be known and respected as Vėjūnė, the proud and wise woman, who was beloved by the gods.’’.

In the end, the blonde lifts her head and wipes her tears. After taking a deep breath, she briefly answers ‘‘Alright, I understand. What should I do?’’.

‘‘Close your eyes and believe in me. I will give you the breath of the new life.’’ Vėjas explains.

After the wind god flaps his wings, Vėjūnė feels the soft breeze blowing toward her and how her body absorbs it.

Suddenly, Goeniko senses how the true host of the blonde’s body is waking up and rejecting her. Soon enough, the blue-eyed loses the fight against Vėjūnė, and she loses consciousness.

It is the beginning of another day. Even if the sun has barely risen, the life in one local monastery is lively and energetic.

That’s right, who is already working in the garden, who in the kitchen. There is a lot to do before the Morning Prayer. However, neither of the nuns is afraid of the hard work because it is just a part of their routine.

Perhaps, such a lifestyle might be too difficult for some people, including new members who joined the monastery. Of course, no one locks you away, and anyone feels free to leave.

After all, if you are truly faithful, you do not need to live inside the church to feel the Lord’s presence and reach out to Him. Sometimes people forget He does not have one exact location. He is everywhere - inside of each and everyone’s heart.

That’s why, hard work, aiding the vulnerable, and showing the right path, take a lot of time, patience, and understanding. Most importantly, you need a strong will to commit yourself and show the Lord’s love for every living creature through your deeds and words. Or so, they taught one young blonde nun since her early days.

And thus, this is where the story of one nun looking for her right path and true place in her life begins.

It is sunny and bright at midday. Even if all the morning work is done, there is still a whole day ahead.

However, just before preparing lunch, the elderly nun looks around in the kitchen, just in case whenever something is missing.

After closing one of the cupboard doors, she calls the first nun on her sigh ‘‘Goeniko, can you quickly run to the shop?’’.

The blue-eyed maiden objects in a calm and polite tone ‘‘But Sister Annette, I’ve done that last time. Why won’t Sister Marie do it instead?’’.

Meanwhile, the sister who peels the potatoes gets startled by the blonde nun just calling her name. Despite that, she continues her job while listening.

But for now, Annette places her hand on Goeniko’s shoulder and prompts her to go outside.

On their way, she addresses the blonde in a patient tone “You need to understand that every little work is important, and that no one is perfect. Sometimes we make mistakes. That’s why, you should be more forgiving and understanding towards Marie.”.

“She lives here for a half year and she doesn’t even try to improve! All I did is pointing that out. That’s why she has no reason to be upset.” Goeniko replies in a slightly indignant tone.

“Please, carefully think about it during your trip. Perhaps, all what Marie might need is a good example. Besides, you wouldn’t be happy if someone would be harsh on you just because you are still learning. So, anyone can judge without knowing about what that person went through. However, only a few tries to understand and correct one’s way. That does why, instead of being a harsh judge, be brave enough to become a caring mentor. “ The elder nun explains.

In the end, Goeniko ends up listening to another lecture session because someone is too clumsy and not so intelligent. She knows that it’s not worth arguing because how it might be pointless, and due to show respect towards the person who raised her.

After the blonde nun closes her eyes, she nods “Alright, Sister Annette. I understand. Thank you for the advice.”. And thus, she departs for another trip to the town. However, behind that serene smile, she thinks ‘That stupid dimwit is going to have a long, long talk once I return.’.

Some time passes. Goeniko is on her way back to the monastery while carrying a large basket with groceries.

The only thing why the blue-eyed nun is fine running errands like this is because there is beautiful scenery that is not that far from a monastery.

That’s right; there is a river with crystal clear water, which is separated from the outer world by the trees. The ambiance of the rustling leaves and flowing water are so relaxing and calming that it helps to escape the gray routine.

Besides, after closing your eyes and emptying your head from any thoughts, you can slowly feel the part of the Gaia, how every living creature is connected to this world, and how one cannot exist without another.

Therefore, such a calming oasis has become Goeniko’s favorite resting point before continuing her earthly works.

Suddenly, she stops as she hears the loud hissing, growling, and croaking.

‘Just what in the world it could be?’ The blonde wonders. Even the dark cloud gathers and covers the sun.

Yet, instead of moving on and avoiding the potential threat, she gets closer to the direction of that sound. She had to know what was happening in her once-beloved place.

As Goeniko carefully approaches behind one tree, she sticks her head to check who this unholy beast is.

Apparently, on the riverside, the unusually large wounded grass-snake shields its nest with eight still unhatched eggs, and while standing tall, it hisses at its opponents and is ready to strike at any moment.

In front of the grass-snake, the crane stands with widely spread wings, and behind it, the tuxedo cat growls with ruffled fur. Lastly, near the cat, a grass-snake with bite marks observes and waits with its constantly showing up the tongue.

Finally, the large reptile makes the first move - it aims at the crane. Yet, this bird gracefully dodges the attack and jumps into the air. The flapping wings create a strong wind that is powerful enough to knock the eggs off the snake’s grasp and crack them.

Even if the poor grass-snake lost its babies, it prepares to punish its killer. Lastly, the giant reptile opens its mouth and strikes the hovering bird.

This time, the snake bites into the wing. However, as the crane turns its head, it lets out a painful croak and falls to the ground.

Yet, there is no time to celebrate. The smaller grass snake stings the neck of the bigger snake. Lastly, even the cat dashes at its opponent and scratches it.

For sure, a strange nature display makes the blonde feel like it is nothing more than a dream. Yet, she cannot just wait and let these ferocious animals finish the mother who protects her children.

More so, she has the strange feeling of déjà vu that something like this happened in the past. Also, the large grass snake reminds her of someone she knew in the past.

After taking a deep breath, Goeniko breaks the tree branch and rushes toward the wounded snake.

Fortunately, she is on time before the barely standing on legs crane stabs the enormous snake with its beak.

As the blue-eyed nun holds the branch, the bird widely spreads its wings and lowers its neck. It even lets out a low-pitch croaking.

“Someone is cranky, I see. What a ferocious bird are you...” Goeniko remarks as she refuses to show any sign of fear. She continues in a strict tone “I won’t repeat it twice - leave this poor creature alone. Now.”.

When she accidentally points the branch toward the other two animals, the crane jumps and kicks her.

For sure, such a sudden attack startles her, yet Goeniko closes her eyes and shields her face and chest from the sharp nails.

After she opens her eyes, she sees this bird squatting while its wings protect the cat and the smaller snake.

More importantly, through the gaps of feathers, she spots how a tuxedo feline licks the grass-snakes wounds. For sure, such a weird behavior confuses the blue-eyed nun.

In the end, the crane stands up and firstly picks the smaller snake by its beak and throws it on its back, and later on, the cat. After checking that these two won’t fall, the elegant bird takes off while ignoring its wounded and bleeding wing.

Eventually, when the sky becomes clear, the warm sunbeams shine on the battlefield.

‘Why does the crane have to shield them as her own family? And why these different animals to fight each other?’ Goeniko wonders. No matter how long she thinks, she cannot understand them.

Meanwhile, the large snake behind Goeniko’s back silently crawls to gather all the scattered eggs. Lastly, the reptile stares at its dead babies while holding them closely by its tail.

Such a sad scene makes her feel bad for the poor mother snake.

Soon enough, the blonde turns around and squats in front of the mourning grass-snake. Then, she addresses it in a comforting voice “You poor thing... You did everything that’s been in your power to protect those whom you care. But do not blame yourself for that. I’m certain that these children are in the better place.”.

After these words, the grass-snake stares with its constantly showing up tongue while Goeniko leans closer to its children.

“You do not need to be threatened, snake. I do not wish you any harm unless you’ll manage to provoke me. So, let me see your wounds and then give a proper burial for these babies and send them on the new journey. It’s all that I ask for.” The blue-eyed nun adds in a calm and confident tone.

At first, she is prepared that this snake will try to sting her hand if she gets any closer. Despite that, she knows she has to help the grass snake.

Surprisingly, the wounded reptile doesn’t mind such an approach and moves just enough to expose its injuries.

As Goeniko carefully brushes with her palm the scales, she softens her gaze and remarks on spotted wounds ‘‘It must be painful for you… But I’ll need you to endure it for a little longer. Don’t worry, gladly here grows herbs which may help you. So, let me get them for you.’’.

And thus, with these words, the blonde left the grass snake’s side.

After a few minutes, the blue-eyed nun returns with a good handful of needed medical herbs. Yet, as she notices that the grass-snake left the nest, she nearly drops them.

Unfortunately, even Goeniko’s voice cannot stop the reptile nor makes it look back ‘‘Wait! Just because these animals killed your family, you can’t throw away your life for vengeance.’’.

All she left to do is watch how the grass-snake swims towards the direction where the crane is gone until it disappears from the sight.

‘‘Oh dear… what am I going to do with these now?’’ Goeniko tells herself as she stares at the picked herbs.

Once she kneels to pick up these eight unfortunate souls and bury them in the sand, her eyes widen.

Apparently, one egg starts to move. After a while, the tiny albino snake hatches from it. For sure, seeing how a new life sees the world makes the blonde glad and relieved.

As Goeniko carefully takes this little creature into her palm, she remarks in a gentle tone ‘‘Look at you. Despite the tragic fate of your brothers and sisters, it is still a miracle that you are born. Yet, what should I do with you? I just cannot leave you alone. Your mother bravely fought to protect you, and I doubt she’ll return now. More importantly, I don’t know what to offer to you, little one.’’.

Yet, the tiny snake stares at her while still sitting in the eggshell while expecting something to happen.

In the end, the blonde exhales and brings the albino snake close to her chest ‘‘Fine. I’ll take you with me. However, you must promise me you won’t struggle too much. And before that, let me pay the respect for your fallen siblings.’’.

Some time passes. After Goeniko buries seven unborn grass-snakes and places flowers on their grave, she bids a farewell and leaves.

Gladly, the little albino snake seems to be a wise creature because of how it realizes to wrap around the blonde nun’s rosary, which she hides behind her tunic.

After a while, Goeniko returns to the monastery. In the end, she got scolded by Sister Tessa for being late. Yet, the blue-eyed nun refuses to say anything about what happened on the riverside nor the brought the tiny guest.

It is a late evening. Finally, Goeniko can rest in her room after another long day. Meanwhile, the albino snake is already feeling at home.

At the moment, this little fellow is comfortably curled and sleeping on the night drawer after drinking milk from the cup plate.

Of course, the blonde would need to lock her door each time she leaves the room. After all, who knows what the others will do upon noticing the tiny creature? So, being too cautious won’t do any harm.

But for now, Goeniko changes into her long silk night-dress, and before resting, she takes one more look at her new roommate.

The longer she looks at the little albino snake, the more she adores it.

There is something special about this little fellow, and she can sense it. Yet, aside from the snake’s unusual color, she feels like finally reuniting with someone she knew and cherished a long time ago. Yet the cruel fate separated them.

The blonde still cannot understand such inner and unexplained sensations. However, she doesn’t regret saving this little creature from certain doom and is glad that it even trusts her.

Months pass by without noticing. The little snake has grown a lot since being adopted by Goeniko. Nowadays, the grass snake can almost wrap around the blonde’s elbow.

That’s right, usually; the blonde extends her arm toward the albino reptile. Despite being a silent creature, such a fellow shows its affection by its eyes towards the hand which feeds him.

Meanwhile, the blue-eyed nun has already gotten used to being warmly welcomed by someone who is honestly happy being with her.

Even this kind of greeting becomes like a daily ritual when Goeniko returns to her room after a long day.

However, she brings the grass snake outside whenever it is possible. So, before going for groceries, she runs to her room and takes this fellow with her.

Even if the blonde is far away from the albino reptile, she can still sense how it watches over her and protects her from misfortune.

It is another evening. Nothing seemed to stand out during the peaceful time aside from the bright moonlight shining through the window.

After checking on an already sleeping grass snake by the end of her bed, Goeniko prepares to take a long bath before calling it a day.

It took a while for the bathtub to fill. Yet, as soon as the blonde gets inside, she can feel how her stiff body relaxes. And thus, without noticing, Goeniko sinks into such a self-indulging procedure.

Some time passes. After sitting up and about to get the nearest towel, she gets alerted. She could swear that is supposed to be hanged near the bathtub. However, it is missing.

Perhaps it fell. Or so, the blonde convinces herself.

After looking around, she notices that the towel and her night-dress are on the floor. When she grabs the towel, she can feel that something is sitting on it.

Apparently, the albino grass-snake crawled inside Goeniko’s clothes and towel while its tongue sticking out.

‘‘How did you get here? And what are you doing here? Leave!’’ The blue-eyed nun indignantly asks as she covers her breasts with her elbow.

Of course, she doesn’t expect the reptile to answer her question.

To her surprise, the albino snake speaks like a human ‘‘I will leave if you listen to what I have to say.’’.

‘For sure, it is just a weird dream, right? There is no way that snakes can talk even such awfully familiar voice.’ Goeniko wonders as she observes the cold-blooded fellow from above.

‘‘This can’t be happening… What do you want from me?’’ The blonde asks in an unsure tone.

‘‘Lower your other arm, and I’ll tell you.’’ The grass-snake backfires.

‘Since it is just a dream, and I might wake up any moment, I can play along with his made rules.’ Or so, she convinces herself while lowering her arm so that the grass-snake could crawl up.

After the albino reptile wraps around her elbow, she brings her arm to her while covering herself with another.

‘‘Is this what you wanted? Now, tell me, what do you might need from me?’’ Goeniko asks in a slightly nervous tone.

‘‘You do not seem to have any idea who am I, nor your memory is back yet.’’ The grass-snake replies in a calm voice.

‘‘What are you talking about? I lived long enough, and I know myself better than anyone else. So, you won’t trick me, snake.’’ She objects.

At the moment, the blonde could swear that the white grass-snake chuckles at her reply.

‘‘If that’s so? Then, I’m assuming that you don’t want to learn the truth. If you change your mind, I’ll wait for you in the same place where we first met. However, you must come alone, with no one following you.’’ The reptile explains in an amused voice.

‘‘Are you trying to lure me into your traps?’’ The blue-eyed nun asks.

The grass-snake replies before crawling down and leaving the bathroom ‘‘It’s up to you what you choose to believe. I’ll wait for you whenever you decide to show up or not, Goeniko.’’.

Just as Goeniko tries to stop the reptile, it is already gone. For sure, she does not know what just happened. Yet, after slapping her cheeks, she realizes she is fully awake.

Lastly, her curiosity wins, and she does as the albino snake asks her. Perhaps this creature might know something that she is not aware of.

Upon arriving at the destination place, Goeniko looks around. However, there is no sign of the albino snake, only the rustling tree leaves and the platinum moonlight shining down on the river.

Did she get deceived by that reptile? Or so the blonde wonders.

Suddenly, she hears the same familiar calm voice ‘‘So, you finally came. I’m glad that you made the right decision.’’.

The blonde looks around, yet she can’t see where that voice comes from.

The mysterious creature speaks to her ‘‘The human’s bare eye cannot see me. However, if you walk into the middle of the river and stand under the moonlight, you’ll see who I am.’’.

At first, Goeniko doubts whether she should listen to this request. What if the grass-snake wants to drown her? She is simply unsure. Without even realizing it, she holds her rosary and steps back.

But for now, the voice speaks up in a slightly upset tone ‘‘Are you afraid of me? Perhaps it was too early to ask you. Then, we’ll see next time when you are ready to face me, Goeniko.’’.

As the blonde tightly grasps her rosary, she suddenly tears it from her neck and rushes to the shore. Even her gaze and voice filled with the determination ‘‘Wait! Don’t just leave yet.’’.

After a brief pause, she continues ‘‘Never dare to underestimate me. I’ll do as you say.’’.

Even if Goeniko cannot see with whom she speaks, she can perfectly sense that this entity is glad about her decision.

When Goeniko removes her boots and clothes until she is wearing just her blue silk night-dress, she proudly walks towards the middle of the river.

Soon enough, the lukewarm water reaches the blue-eyed nun’s chest, and the full moon shines on her. She addresses the mysterious deity ‘‘I did what you said. So, show yourself.’’.

Suddenly, she feels how someone gently hugs her from behind and speaks to her in a nearly thrilled tone ‘‘It’s been a while, Goeniko.’’.

As she slowly turns back, she stares in awe at seeing who is in front of her.

Apparently, it is a young man with fluffy silver hair and a calm face. Yet, there is a familiar-looking sealing sign across his chest and abs. Once again, the blonde has the strange feeling of déjà vu.

‘‘Why do I feel that I know you for so long even if it is the first time I met you?… Who are you?’’ Goeniko asks in a shaky voice.

As the fluffy silver-haired young man places his hands on her cheeks, he replies with an amorous look on his face ‘‘I see that the part of you hasn’t completely forgotten about me. I’m so glad. I may help you remember your previous life. However, I cannot do it without your consent.’’.

‘‘What do I need to do?’’ The blonde asks with no second thought.

‘‘All I ask you is to have faith in me.’’ The divine deity replies.

Goeniko only cracks a smile ‘‘Why do I feel that I believed in you before without questioning my heart and mind? In that case, it should be an effortless task.’’.

‘‘Fair enough… I need you to close your eyes and leave the rest to me.’’.

After the blonde closes her eyes, she can feel how the divine being places one arm behind her while the other one in her heart area.

As he casts a silent spell and presses his palm against her chest, Goeniko lets out a sudden gasp before losing consciousness.

Suddenly, it rains from the clear sky. As the shiny silver-drops fall on them, the divine entity holds the blue-eyed nun and addresses her ‘‘I promise, when you wake up, our journey will begin. But for now, let the rain clean your soul and mind.’’.

Notes:

First of all:

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This gorgeous commissioned fanart is done by Rozelius Σd(˘ꇴ˘๑)
So, please, check this artist's Twitter page: https://twitter.com/rozelius
Also, the permission to use this fanart was given by this artist as well.

That's why, if you are reading this note,
Thank You so much, Rozelius for taking my request
and I'm looking forward to work with you in the future!♡＾▽＾♡
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Notes:

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The commission art was made by Asaameshin.
Thank You so much for accepting this self-indulgent request and letting to use as cover for this story!
It looks so nice~
And hopefully, that you are fine that it is used on this one-shot.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to use your service again!(✺ᵔ‿ᵔ✺)
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