Aphmau's P.O.V.

Almost as soon as Laurence left, I fell asleep. I was so exaused, I couldn't help it. When I next opened my eyes, I was in a world of white. Nothing occupied the area. It was just blank, empty, white space. A voice came from close behind, "Aphmau."

I turned to see a woman in a cloak. I couldn't see her face, but she had long black hair like mine. The woman continued to speak, "Aphmau, my child. You are a very special girl. A desendant of mine. Therefor, you have a special gift. You can heal yourself in grave situations, but not completely."

"I-Irene?" I stammer.

She nods and continues, "This gift comes with a price. Until you completely heal naturally, you will lose the ability to feel a certain emotion. Levin can do something similar. He can revive himself once, but because he is a direct desendant, at no cost." Okay, so I'll be fine when I lose Levin the first time. But, what emotion will I lose?

"Irene, is there any way to tell what emotion I'll lose?" I ask.

She shakes her head no. "All I know my child, is that it will be one you value. Good luck, and get well soon."

That was it. I woke up to Laurence sitting on my bed again. "Hey beautiful," he says.

I try to explain what happened, but Laurence can't seem to take me seriously in my new voice. "Laurence please! I need you to focus!" Talking was so much easier when I was with Irene.

"Okay okay. I'm sorry. So basically, you're temporarily going to lose an emotion you value. Aph...what if you lose love?" Laurance askes.

That was my biggest fear at this point. If I lose love, I won't love Laurence, and then he'll be heartbroken. I just shrug because I really don't know what will happen.

"Well no matter what Love, you're not alone. Cuz I'm gonna stand by you."

I begin blushing like crazy. Those were words from the song I'd sang before Zane showed up. I replayed that moment in my mind. Both of us chained up in a stone room, unable to reach each other. We were alone, and he had asked me to sing.

My growling stomach reminded me of the fact that I hadn't eaten in a while, and snapped me back to the present.

"Hungry Aph?" Laurence handed me a basket of food. It contained three apples, two loaves of bread, and a few strawberries. I tried to take the strawberries, but pain shot up my arm. They were my absolute favorite, and no way was I sharing, but this was going to be impossible.

"Need some help?" Asked Laurence.

"Yeah" I reply.

He picks up a strawberry, removes the leaves, and pops it in my mouth. I have to admit, even though it was extremely embarrassing, at least it was Laurence feeding me. Could've been Travis, Dante, or even Levin or Malachi. That would've been a lot worse.

Once I had my share, of food and I was full, I got the most devilish  idea. A long time ago, I had caught Laurence singing in the guard tower where we'd fought over the table. It wasn't a song I had heard before. It was shorter than most.

I remember Laurence was so embarrassed that day. Now was time for my revenge for him getting me to sing! I only know the first verse, but hopefully it's enough. I can't sing, so I just say them;

The day we met, you seemed so small,
Nowhere near, a threat at all.
Now I see, that I was wrong,
And that you are, so very strong.

Laurence looked at me surprised. I bet he didn't think I remembered. I grin an evil grin, and just hope he continues.

Laurence's P.O.V.

She wants me to sing? That's a shock enough, but that song? She must be getting back at me. I shouldn't have asked her to sing while we were captive. Oh well. I might as well let her have her revenge. I sing the chorus;

Fragile and weak, feeble and small,
These are things you aren't at all.
Strong and brave, fearless and free.
These are things that you'll always be.

Aphmau's evil grin fades to a soft smile. She closes her eyes, as I sing the second verse.

Now we're friends, but I want more,
I need you closer, than before.
Not interested, is what you say
But I'll change, your mind someday.

Fragile and weak, feeble and small,
These are things you aren't at all.
Strong and brave, fearless and free.
These are things that you'll always be.

At this point Aph is dosing off. I continue onto the bridge of the song;

You are more, than I had seen,
You are a storm, no gentle breeze.
To this day, I wonder how,
You are who, I know now.

You inspire me, to do my best.
Now let's put, that to the test.
Will I succeed, or will I fail?
With you around, I know I'll prevail.

Aphmau's fast asleep now. I finish the song anyway. The last chorus is slightly different from the others. I'm glad Aph didn't hear it when she originally caught me singing this. I continue;

Fragile and weak, feeble and small,
These are things you aren't at all.
Strong and brave, fearless and free.
This and my love, you'll always be.

Slowly and quietly, I leave the room. I shut the door behind me. I walk downstairs, and begin to mentally replace where everything used to be, like the kitchen and the table. In the basement, I picture all of Aph's armour, my recovery bed, and my Shadow-Knight armour. I remember Zoey's room, as well as Levin's nursery. This now empty house used to be so full. I wonder where it all went? I'll have to ask Levin later. I might just see if I can get it all back. It would be a nice surprise for Aphmau. For her to have her old home, along with her old belongings. I think it would bring back some memories of all the good times spent here. I'll have to ask Levin about it. He'd know, right?

Author's note:

That song took me forever to come up with!!! Yes, I wrote that just for this chapter, because I love my readers. I know I haven't updated this in a while, but no one was reading it and now the number of reads is magically going up, so I might as well continue the story.

Thanks to anyone who's read this far, and please continue to read! It doesn't have to be on any of my books, but please DON'T STOP READING!!! IT'S GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN!!!

Anyways, bye guys! 😝