78 Side Chapter Behind the Scenes 2

Luna POV:

The referee is about to signal the beginning of the fight between Evan and Itla.

I'm pretty sure Evan and Itla talked about something down there but since they're too far away, I can't hear them.

So far, Evan won all the fights with little to no problem.

He looked especially dreamy with the wings..... Though that does make me wonder, when did he actually learn to do all that? Being a Hero is one thing but learning is another... or this really is the power of the Heroes.

Right now, Hope was on my Lap and Faith was on Aisha's Lap. Beside me were, Tifa, Lucy, and Oswald.

I can understand the fact that Aisha is another Hero and her joining together with Evan will make his ordeals much more safer... BUT SHE PISSES ME OFF SO MUCH.

[Aunt Luna, Why did Papa Ask that person that he wants to see his demons?] (Hope)

What?

Not only me but the others were surprised as well.

[Wait, Hope, you can hear them?] (Me)

Her cute face looked at me and slightly tilted her head.

[You can't?] (Hope)

[Papa Evan is probably asking that so he can truly see the demon inside him.] (Aisha)

[Papa has a demon inside him?] (Faith)

[Everyone has a demon inside him or her. For example, Aunt Luna's Demon always makes her angry whenever I talk to her, Isn't that Right, Auntie?] (Aisha)

I swear on my Tribe's legacy that I will make you suffer one day even if you're a Hero.

While we were talking to each other, the referee shouted loudly.

[Begin!] (Referee)

Before anything happened, Itla quickly conjured up a Mana absorption Shield.

A spell that reduces oncoming Magical damage from 50% to completely blocking a spell. It's amazingly crafty and sly for her to use it here.

Itla didn't take a breather and immediately started casting what I assume to be her signature Magic Spell "Nightmare". What's surprising was that Evan didn't move an inch and crossed his hands waiting for Itla to finish her spell.

[What's he doing?] (Me)

[Well he did say he wanted to witness his Demon, let's just wait and see what happens.] (Aisha)

[Whatever it is, Papa will Beat It For Sure!] (Faith)

[Faith's right, Never underestimate Shishou.] (Lucy)

Some type of black smoke started conjuring up in front of Itla.

It seems much much smaller than the last time when that "Giant Slime with a person inside it" came.

The smoke faded to reveal a skeleton wearing a strange type of blue clothing.

...

This is the first time after the incident, that I'm seeing Evan so terrified.

[Something's Wrong.] (Tifa)

[Oh No.] (Aisha)

I looked over to Aisha and she's just as terrified as Evan.

[Luna! If Something Bad Happens Then Take the Kids and Run as Far Away from Here As Possible!] (Aisha)

What?

She handed me Faith.

[Wait, Are you saying that that Skeleton Can Beat Shishou!?] (Lucy)

[That skeleton can beat me without batting an eye and the same should go for Evan as well.] (Aisha)

The desperation Aisha's eyes is real.

[T-Then We have to Go Down and Save Him Right!?] (Me)

[Do you Think He'll try to Save himself or you all if You Go Down!?] (Aisha)

I wanted to say more but my words were stuck on my throat. She was right, and it's more possible that he might sacrifice to save us.

I clenched my Teeth in anger.

[I'm Gonna go and try to stop the fight. Luna and the Other's take care of the Kids!] (Aisha)

[Okay.] (Tifa)

Before she jumped down, Faith tugged on her clothes.

Aisha looked back and we all saw a scared Faith.

[Mama, will Papa be alright?] (Faith)

Aisha patted her head.

[Ofcourse, since I'm strong enough to save him.] (Aisha)

......

Those words angered me for some reason..... strong, huh?

I may not be as strong as a Hero, But a Hero has taught me how to be Strong.

Aisha Jumped down to quell the fight.

[Itla! Cancel that Magic RIGHT NOW!!!] (Aisha)

Itla Panicked a bit, but before she could do anything, the Skeleton waved his hand which made Itla flew and crash onto the wall. Instantly knocking her out.

I clenched my Teeth.

[Everyone! We're Retreating!] (Me)

As Much as I hate it.

[What? But Shisho-] (Lucy)

[Didn't you hear Aisha!?] (Me)

I hate it. But I have to protect others.

[Faith! Hold onto Tifa's Hand! Hope, Hang onto my hand!] (Me)

[Y-Yes!] (Faith)

[O-Okay.] (Hope)

They're both afraid. But I Can't do anything about it.

I HATE IT! I HATE THAT I'M WEAK!!

.....But.

But, My Mama always told me.

[My dear daughter, always remember, being a queen will be the hardest ordeal you'll ever have to take. It will involve sacrifices that will kill you from the inside. But remember to be strong and face them head-on. Because sometimes the answer is quite simply straight-forward, but the will required to accept it, is hard. If you're able to survive this kind of dilemma then you're stronger than any person you know of.] (Mama Nezha)

I just have to stay strong.

I looked down at Evan and Aisha standing toe to toe with the skeleton.

I strongly grabbed Hope's hand and guided her outside with the others.

.....

We made it outside and also made quite some distance from the Coliseum.

Hope's holding onto my hand strongly with both her hands, trying her very best not to cry.

I looked back at the Coliseum.

You must Definitely Come Back!

I tried giving myself some Hope that he'll definitely come back but most of it shattered when Tons of Huge white laser penetrated out of the Coliseum, making Huge holes in some of the Buildings nearby.

[Oh My God! Shishou is actually fighting a being that strong.] (Oswald)

[We have to Go Back!] (Lucy)

[We Can't! We'll just be a Burden That He Has To Take Care Of!] (Me)

I didn't notice myself but my eyes started wailing up.

Nobody said a word and I let go of Hope's hand to wipe my eyes.

I didn't notice but Tifa had come up to me.

Before I could do anything, she hugged me.

[It's not good to keep everything to yourself. Evan told me that sometimes when words don't come out, It's better to hug it out.] (Tifa)

{Author Note: Those does sound like Evan's words.}

I don't know what happened to me but I started crying.

I couldn't hold myself back.

It was very unsightly of me but I Couldn't stop.

In just a little while Lucy and Oswald also joined with us.

It took some time, but I really needed that to get a hold of myself.

Everyone let go and I wiped away my tears.

Now with a clear head, I could actually think.

If getting close is a problem then we'll simply just help from far away.

My Magic Affinity is Ice. And the best part of that is its Moldability and versatility.

I can create a long scaffold's near the Coliseum for everyone and everyone can provide backup. By now the Kingdom's guards would've also been notified so they all should also be going there. I can borrow some of their archers and....

[Alright, everyone, I have a Plan.] (Me)

[Umm, Before that..... Where are the Kids?] (Oswald)

Huh?

I looked around and I couldn't find them.

OH NO!

They Must've Went Back to The Coliseum!

[Tifa! Search from the higher grounds! Lucy and Oswald! Follow Me!] (Me)

Hope POV:

I was Running back to the big tower where Papa and Mama Was.

My Sister, Faith is with me.

I don't want Papa and Mama to Die.

Papa Told us what Dieing was.

I don't want Papa and Mama to leave me.

Faith was ahead of me.

We were running but a person, who was wearing a white fox mask which hid his entire face, blocked our path.

[Woah there, where are you two heading in such a hurry?] (Mask Man)

[To That Place! Papa is Trapped in There!] (Faith)

The person looked behind and then looked back at us.

[Well, whoever stuck in there is probably dead now.] (Mask Man)

For some reason, I started to smell a weird smell.

[Papa is not Dead! Papa is fighting that monster! Can you please Help Papa!?] (Faith)

He shrugged his shoulders.

[I don't know, I'm a member of the Cultist's, and everyone hates me. Even your papa would.] (Mask Man)

[No, Papa Doesn't hate anyone!] (Me)

Papa always tells us how much he loves everything. He never hated Anyone!

.....

Everything was becoming a little dizzy.

[Alright kids, I'll help, but first, Lights out.] (Mask Man)

The person snapped his fingers and Faith collapsed onto the ground.

What happened to Faith?

[Huh? you're still awake? oh well, who cares? it's only a matter of time before you give in. Okay Guys, come on out we got some good Recruits.] (Mask Man)