115 Sakuras Tale (1/2)
Robin was hesitant to had the baggie over to Olivia and then thought better of it.He dug out the baggie from his pocket and placed it in her hand. ”You don't need a lot of blood, a small drop really but just get it on this handkerchief or clean rag and quickly seal it on this bag.Once you have try to hand it off to one of the girls they will be able to pass it along.”
Olivia nodded her head in understanding.Everyone was awkwardly silent as they stood I'm the foyer.Mrs. Sentis looked at Olivia fiercely as she walked over to her.She raised her arms and pulled her into an embrace.Her face was stoic as tear ran down her face.”None of us doubted you.” she started to say as she tightened her grip around the girl. ”But we are disappointed that you didn't come for our help sooner.”
Olivia could feel her heart squeeze as she spoke.She clutched the fabric of Mrs. Sentis's dress as she hugged her back.”I didn't want to lose anyone else.... but now I know I can't do this alone.” Mrs. Sentis released Olivia from her embrace and brushed back a lock of her hair from her face.Her grey eyes were trembling as she stared at her. ”You will never be alone,you have your mother and father watching over you and the little one growing inside you.So please don't do anything reckless and rely on is a bit more.”
Olivia rushed to embrace her.She didn't want to let go of the warmth. ”I won't forget.” Was all she could say. After a few more minutes she let Mrs. Sentis go and watched as she and Robin started to turn and head towards the door.Olivia bit her bottom lip and grabbed the back of Robin's coat, stopping him from taking a step further. He looked back and felt dread as he saw he once lively niece turn into a shy maid.
When Olivia felt his gaze on her she raised her head to look at her uncle and pulled together all the remaining courage. ”How is Amy and the kids?” Robin sighed and figured she would want to know how everyone is doing. ”Amy and the kids are safe they arein a place where 'she' can't touch them and are going to stay there until this is over. Your grandmother is devastated over loosing her husband and to lose her son too... right now she's in a psychiatric ward that the Alteet own. As for Edmond... he's alive and is being watched over at the moment you will need to patiently wait for him.Now we need to go or else we will be caught.” He said as he watched Olivia release his jacket.
”Thank you.” She whispered as she dropped her head.Robin clenched his fist he knew she wanted to hear more but couldn't risk stressing her out anymore then she already was.He unclenched his fist and rubbed the top of her head. ”I will come see you again.” He promised and left with Mrs. Sentis.
Olivia turn to Loreley and Laila. ”Alright, are you guys hungry? I made stew.” She said with delight. Loreley shrugged while Laila said ”Sure.” They made their way towards the dining room and stuffed their faces. After they were done they decided to meet up in Laila's room, since Agni was out cold. Olivia took advantage and de decided to take a nice, long, soak in Laila's tub.
As the steam and warmth gently wrapped around her body, she couldn't help but feel sleepy.She tried to fight it off but her eye lids became too heavy. Losing the will to fight she drifted off into a deep sleep.
A soft melody was playing in the distance and she realized that it was not sleep that was calling for her it was Sakura.She ran with all her might under a moonless night, she didn't know where she was going but allowed her bare feet to fiercely make contact with the dew covered grass.The melody was starting to sound louder and clearer the further she ran until she finally reached her.
Sakura sat peacefully on the grass as hundreds of fireflies gently hovered around her as if they were entranced from the music.Olivia slouched down a little and tried to catch her breath. ”I... I... finally know... the truth.” She panted as she finally straightened up her back and wiped the sweat off her brow. Sakura absent-mindedly kept playing her tune as she stared off into space.
Olivia started to feel frustrated, she had finally learnt the truth behind her family's curse and was even called by Sakura so why did she ignore her?Olivia took a couple of deep breathes in and decided to go a different route.She did a little mini curtsy, making sure to gently pull the light pink night gown outwards with her hands in opposite directions.”Esteemed grandmother, I am honoured to find out that you and I are related to one another and would like to know how to appease your anger.”
Sakura missed a note and strummed her biwa a little for forcefully.Her usual playful smile had completely vanished, her eyes that held the stars were now black holes that could suck in Olivia's very soul.She threw her biwa to the side as the fireflies dispersed into various directions.She got off the ground with ease as she scowled at Olivia. ”Grandmother!” She hissed. ”GRANDMOTHER! WHAT RIGHT DO YOU HAVE TO CALL ME GRANDMOTHER! WHAT ENTITLEMENT DO YOU HAVE TO ASSOCIATE YOURSELF WITH MY BLOOD! YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A DESCENDANT OF A SL*T!” She yelled at the top of her lungs.
Olivia let go of her night gown and straightened up her back.Her gaze never wavered as she looked at Sakura with clear eyes. ”Why pretend to be so mad?” She said gently as she took a few steps forward. She started to extend her arms out as she walked a little closer.Smoke was starting to come out of Sakura's nostrils as her body started to lose its shape. It started to violently morph into various points that stretched outwards as it started to lose colouring.
Olivia continued to move forward, the points retreated as she approached them.Olivia kept her gaze on Sakura and watched as her body kept changing form until she was toe to toe with her.She stared into her transparent face and she looked downwards, her body held a light blue core that illuminated her whole body.She gently wrapped her arms around her body and noted that even though she looked how the water nymph looked, she felt warm and soft.
Sakura froze in place, too afraid to do anything to Olivia.”Why are you not afraid of me?” She asked with a fleeting voice.Olivia tightened her grip around her know trembling body. ”Why will I be afraid of my own grandmother?You have been nothing but loving and helpful.Not once did I ever feel my life was ever in any danger when I have been around you.”