Kian decided to take a walk as he walked he felt as if someone was following him.
When he turned he saw the familiar red haired woman and his eyes widened "ESTRA!?"
He immediately ran to her arms and hugged her.
"I thought you died, I really did. I... I... I wanted to see you again" He cried as his tears flowed freely
The woman ran her fingers through his hair "I never die Kian" she said in a familiar voice
Kian stopped crying for a moment, he knew that voice. He looked up and saw the woman he truly didn't want to.
"King of Divine?"
"Or as you know me... Estra. My true name."
Kian stepped back "B-b-but..." His pupils dilated as he looked at her
"Awww, sad now? You'll be even more upset when I tell you, that someone killed you in your sleep... via poison."
Poison, but who? Who would have killed him. The girls weren't surprised to see him alive, Arthur nor Kazuya would have done it as they have no reason. Arthur and Selene's mom and dad wouldn't have either as they're too old and kind. The maid wouldn't have because she's too shy and innocent.
Estra smiled "Walk with me, I have a few things I want to talk about."
Kian got up and hesitantly followed.
"I heard from a little birdie that you had your first kiss with that warrior girl."
"Ah... Um...." Kian tensed as he blushed in embarrassment
"Oh don't be embarrassed, You have 2 future wives no?"
"That's even worse!"
"Oh... Plus those other 2, but you aren't promising any marriages or anything, so I guess it's not embarrassing."
Kian was still flustered. Why is she talking to me about this?
She then stopped in front of a path. "I wanted to stay with you for a bit, because this will be the last time we see each other. This is also the path you must take to get there."
She looked at him "Kian... I have so much I want to tell you, but I can't as of now. So, try to survive for me and for everyone else. Also, try to get smarter and more strategic. Look at things from a different perspective and trust me, you'll win."
"Okay, I'll do it. I'll survive until we see each other again. Estra." He clenched his fists as he smiled.
***
When Kian returned home he gathered everyone.
"I'm going to Marterra"
"What?!" Everyone gasped as they looked at him as if he were insane.
Kazuya laughed "That's Kian for ya."
Kian had a determined look as he spoke "Wether your coming or not, I'm still going."
Everyone nervously looked around.
"I already said I'm going" Kaede said arrogantly
"I-I guess I'll go..." Selene stumbled out
"I'm definitely going!" May shouted with a chicken leg in her hand and some in her mouth.
"..." Khione looked around as everyone looked at her expectantly. "Um... I..." She looked at Kian "Can I talk to you?"
"Uh..." He looked around and then shrugged "Sure"
They walked outside
She fiddled with her dress "I... I like you!"
Kian looked at her puzzled Well that's obvious, you literally sleep the closest to me and I can tell you get slightly jealous when I'm around others. You may have growed up cold, but... Your warmer now.
"Well, I think everyone knew that by now."
She grabbed his hand blushing "Kian..."
Then the door bust open "Okay you two have been out here for too long!" Kaede yelled
"Yeah! Also were you two gonna kiss?" May asked crossing her arms.
Kian gave a nervous laugh, but Khione clung to him.
"Khione..."
May smiled "So you two were... Good. That gives me a good reason to be your second!" She pulled Kian forth, but Kaede pushed her away "Not a chance Fox girl!"
Khione flicked and icicles appeared attracting the other girls attention as she grabbed Kian.
"HEY!" Kian cried, he planted his feet on the ground stopping Khione from running then he jumped back.
Then he heard a familiar voice and godlike hum he turned and saw Alya who tackled him. "Kian!"
She kissed all over him "I heard you kissed Kaede so I came here instantly
Kian jumped up "Calm down! If you guys want to be with me! That's fine, but you gotta learn to share!"
May's ears fell and everyone else looked at each other.
"He's right! If we're gonna be his lovers we gotta be okay with each other and that means sharing Kian." Khione said
Al the girls soon became less hostile. "Fine"
Kian sighed as he fell on his butt. "Tomorrow we're leaving."
Everyone nodded.
***
Inside everyone was deciding as well.
"I'm staying here, to watch the house" Arthur said leaning against the wall.
"I'm going with Mimi" Kazuya said and Mimi nodded.
Kian and the girls came inside.
"Has everyone decided?" He asked
Everyone nodded
"In the morning I'll get everything ready for your departure." Selene's Dad said
***
That night Kian couldn't sleep well so he decided to get up. As he went to open the door he heard a loud bang.
He opened the door slowly and his eyes widened. There was blood on the floor.
His eyes followed the trail and they met up to the maid who turned her eyes to him with a wicked smile "You were supposed to be dead..."
He was puzzled and afraid at the same time until he felt something warm traveling down his neck.
He coughed out blood "W-why?"
"Because I hate being a Maid under such ungrateful people. You guys pass by me like I'm nothing at all." She glared at him like a purebred psycho "Now I'll show you why you should have treated me like a human instead of neglecting me."
Kian fell to his knees as he coughed out more blood and looked at her she had a thin string around her finger. She must've cut his throat without him noticing or...
He looked up and saw a thin line of blood he looked around closer and saw multiple strands of think string waiting to slice into anyone.
"String magic, quite useful no? Especially for surprises..."
Kian looked at her as his vision blurred he felt so betrayed and sorry too.
Then he thought Wait, everyone treated her like this? Who did she kill? This blood is from someone. Plus what about Kazuya, and everyone else, they'll die. Not good, I can't die, not yet! Not yet! Please Estra! Someone stop her!
***
The wind blowed as if whistling. Kian opened his eyes and saw an unfamiliar place. There was grass everywhere, it was a beautiful green littered with beautiful flowers varying in kinds and colors.
"Where am I?" He expected an answer or at least something or someone to answer, but nothing.
"HELLO!"
"Can anyone hear me!"
I need to get out of here, so I can save everyone.
"SOMEONE SAY SOMETHING!"
Yet nothing but his own echo.
He fell to his knees his friends were already dead by now and he couldn't do anything about it.
"I failed... Again."