~Chapter 15~Choice~

~Elizabeth's Pov~ 

I wasn't sure what happened. The last thing I was able to remember was the Demon King's red beams heading right at me, my legs were unable to move and it hit. Then great pain, then a dark and cold feeling. After that I was sitting in the middle of a field of flowers, sitting on a log. I was wearing my old black maid theme dress that Meliodas made me wear in the Demon Castle long ago. My hair blowing in the wind as everything felt off but yet I was calm and able to think. My thoughts were on about the past. Were on about what lead up to this point.

Who I had gotten killed, hurt and harmed throughout those lifetimes I spent walking on this earth. "Elizabeth" I heard Estarossa's voice, it got me to turn my head to see him sitting on the log next to me. Estarossa was the middle brother, the middle son of the Demon King. Meliodas's brother. Estarossa was a very tall and muscular man, who was wearing a light brown long coat with gold gauntlets and boots. He had silver hair and noticeable facial stubble at his chin. He had a Demonic mark matching Meliodas's and Zeldris'. His mark was above his left eye.

I was worried, scared or felt in any danger with him close by. While in the Demon Castle myself and Estarossa got along. Though Meliodas tried his hardest to keep his brothers far from me, Estarossa found ways to speak to me. I had no choice but to speak to him back then. I had to keep up the 'pet' act for Meliodas's sake. I never foresaw the fact he would offer to run away. Estarossa's voice was calm as he was smiling at me, guilt in his eyes. "Where are we?" I soon asked knowing we weren't in the normal world. 

I knew the Demon King had planted the 3 Day Curse on me. Estarossa's smile only saddened, getting his eyes to close ever so slowly. "I took a chance to speak to you in a dream. It has been far too long" he spoke as I knew Meliodas was going to be enraged more, knowing that his brother was here speaking to me alone. I looked at the ground unsure of how to act with  Estarossa. He wasn't upset or hated me though he hated the fact his brother chose to betray his clan. Estarossa truly hated Meliodas when once the two were closer than anyone. 

Another bond that I ended up destroying. Estarossa and Meliodas would both fight over the fact that Meliodas didn't want anyone near me and wanted me to himself. "Your body is weak as father as planted yet another curse on you. I hate the fact he is punishing you for my brother's sin" Estarossa spoke as I felt him softly grab some of my head. This got me to turn my head and look at him. He was holding the ends of my hand close to his face, smiling at me. He wasn't hurting me or pulling my hair. 

He was gently holding it. Estarossa wasn't like most Demons or people. He was someone who was hard to read. He wasn't easy to figure out but Meliodas wasn't easy also. They were forced to be evil and harsh people when all they ever wanted was a real family who cared for them. Though all three brothers had different mothers, they all were close. All of them cared for the other until Meliodas ended up falling in love with me. Picking the choice of destroying their bond wasn't something I ever wanted. 

I didn't even want to pick it. I didn't want to destroy what Meliodas had but my own love for him, his words to convince me to run, I couldn't turn away from him. I couldn't of left Melidoas's side. That was another choice I would never pick. I would've done anything to stay with Meliodas. I would've done anything to keep him safe. "Elizabeth, you can skip the suffering of the next three days. Just pick to stay with me instead. Pick to move on from my brother and be free from this suffering" Estarossa then spoke calmly. 

I only gave him a sad smile as I shook my head, causing most of my hair to fall out his hand. The wind starting to pick up around us. "As much as everyone hates it. I love Meliodas and even if I will suffer these next three days...I want to be with him" I replied, getting Estarossa to lose his smile. He had jealousy, fear, worry and sadness in his eyes. We were once good friends. I knew Meliodas hated that fact. Estarossa was asking me 'why' and 'how' about me loving Meliodas. I only laughed slightly shocking him.

Estarossa had once asked me this before. He asked me this many times. "Before it was because he understood my pain of being used, feared and beaten. Now, after being with him for so long...I can't help but love him even more, he is always there for me, defends me, can be a little too protective and horny at times but...he doesn't really care for the whole race thing, about the laws, about his father's thoughts or even about his clan...just for me" I explained my answer as best as I was able. 

Estarossa was in shock as I smiled at him brightly, my eyes watering. "I regret breaking the bond you three brothers had so much. I hate the fact you all hate your brother just because he wants me safe" I then spoke as I had tears building up. Estarossa only stared at me in shock but soon smiled as he placed a hand on my cheek. My mind wanted to move, knowing that Meliodas wouldn't like this, my body only let him do so. It was as if my mind didn't have full control over my body...I was confused. 

"You always cared for others so deeply Elizabeth...my brother abused and used that" Estarossa whispered as he kissed my forehead. I shook my head saying he was 'wrong' about his thoughts. It always confused me on how Estarossa thought these things. Though deep inside I sadly knew why. "We do love and care for each other Estarossa, why can't any of you just accept that?" I asked, my voice cracking while saying Estarossa's name. He only sighed moving his hand back into my hair. 

My body was feeling even colder than before. I knew my body was trying to wake me up. I knew my body felt the curse and was trying to find a way to protect itself. "I hate the fact of you being his and not mine. I cannot answer for anyone else" Estarossa answered calmly and clearly as I sat there in some shock looking at him. He only smiled smelling the scent of my hair. Meliodas always ranted about how Estarossa was growing feelings for me but I never wanted to believe it. I never wanted it to really be true or happen. 

Sadly he was right. "I said my vows to Meliodas. I gave him my heart, life and soul. I am happy being his" I then replied, shocking Estarossa. He soon gained a sad look. I soon stood up brushing some dirt and dust off the bottom of my dress before sighing. "I always hated the choices I picked in a way...destroying the bond Meliodas had with you all...causing wars, hate and death...Those choices I will always regret but...Being by Meliodas's side...is like none of that in a way mattered" I then spoke closing my eyes. 

The path I picked so long ago made it possible to be with Meliodas. Even if I died, I knew...he would find me. I knew...he would always find me. A smile started growing on my face. "I can't help but love him even more than I did before. I can't help but want to be by his side no matter what is thrown at us...I know for a fact, whatever you or your father does Estarossa, I always will find my way back to Meliodas's side, we will always find each other and be there for each other" I then added, turning around while opening my eyes.

Estarossa had a sad smile on his face looking at me. I moved my arms behind me, my hands grabbing hold the back of my dress. "So bring it on, all that will happen will be what always happens. We will find each other and fall in love again" I then winked at him gaining Estarossa to laugh. Though he was upset I always picked Meliodas...he enjoyed watching my loyalty, he somehow, deep inside of him understood that Meliodas and I were going to be together. "Always so hopefully and cheerful, no matter what is happening" Estarossa spoke while he calmed down his laughter. 

I giggled slightly. "Always better to look on the bright side" I replied as Estarossa got onto his feet, walking to be right in front of me. Though he was much taller than myself, I never felt scared or intimidated by him. "We shall see if you are right or not. Seeing father will be wiping your memories once you are born into our clan" Estarossa spoke, placing a hand on my head as I only smiled slightly more. He wasn't much like Meliodas or his father. I had never met the mothers of Meliodas, Estarossa or Zeldris but I knew each son was more like their mother. 

"It will be exciting to see, won't it?" I asked, closing my eyes once more. I heard Estarossa whisper goodbye. It soon felt as if I was floating in the middle of nowhere. I was unable to open my eyes or to hear anything around me. It was cold and nothingness. "No matter what happens...I will always find you...I will always love you" I heard Meliodas' voice echo around me. I only smiled brightly, knowing it was true. Though it was cold, I felt my heart was warm. I knew Meliodas would've been worried about me. 

I had many choices but everyone who knew me...they knew what I would pick. I would rather live out the next three days alongside my husband. The cold feeling was soon getting worse but I was able to feel someone holding my hand. I was able to hear Hawk crying and begging me to wake up. I tried calling his name but I was unable. All I was able to do was lay there, listening. "How is she holding up?" I soon heard Merlin's voice as the grip on my hand got tighter. I knew who was holding it then. I was trying my hardest to call his name. 

"I don't know Merlin. Though this was used on Elizabeth before, I still have no clue what is happening to her" I heard Meliodas's voice, Hawk soon shouting question after question toward both Meliodas and Merlin. He sounded so scared and worried, so did Meliodas. I wanted to speak up and to them. I wanted to be able to move and see them. "Sadly there is no luck in Liones. Though we need to be ready for the next attack...if we stay there won't be any luck in finding a way to save her Captain" I then heard Merlin explain.

They were still in Liones. I felt a kiss being planted on the back of my hand. Meliodas was trying not to freak out or lose control of his rage. "The Goddesses may know something, if we could capture one...we may have some luck in getting information" Merlin then informed him. It was then quiet, Meliodas was trying to think straight. Though after that moment, I was unable to hear anything. I was unable to feel or hear anything at all. I was sitting there, wondering if the others were alright. I was wondering if Meliodas was okay. 

His father hurt him in the mental world. I was worried he was hurt still. I just wished I stopped causing Meliodas all this pain. 

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