Mira POV

I was sitting on a tree branch looking curiously at my surroundings.

I was encircled by giants, humans, as well people from the goddess clan.

We were in front of the light of grace and I stared at it in awe. I had never been here before. As I looked at the large tower with it's grand steps, I found myself fascinated.

This place was actually quite pretty.

On top of that, despite the fact I was around other races, I found myself feeling comfortable. It was quite peaceful sitting here as the wind blew through the forest.

I looked down to see Gerheade talking to Rou. She and him already seemed very natural together.

I mentally scolded myself.

This was not the time to be feeling so happy, we were in a dire situation.

My smile faded as I sighed.

The demon race was here, I had to be careful. A few minutes passed of us sitting when an announcement made it's way through the forest.

"Members of Stigma, can you hear me?"

I looked around confused.

"The ten commandments have taken over the light of grace. Please rush to the gate way. We must defeat them. There are two commandments. The two intruders don't seem to be warrior types, we can defeat them with our superior numbers. "

I felt my eyebrows furrow at the news. A rotten feeling seemed to fill me up as I looked down at the grass beneath me. I couldn't believe all of this was happening in the same day. I hoped Gloxinia was okay, wherever he was.

Suddenly Rou got up.

"Look's like it's finally showtime for us."

I watched him curiously as he began to walk towards the light of grace.

I sighed as I looked up at the clouds. Two commandments, huh?

Did they really stand a chance against them? Another thought seemed to cross my mind and I frowned.

Would I join them?

I was snapped out of my thoughts when I heard a loud thump come from in front of me. Quick as a flash, I turned my head to see what had happened. I looked down in horror to see one of the giants on the ground.

Blood.

The giant was on his back and there was blood oozing from his neck.

The sight of it made me anxious.

What had just happened? Why was he on the ground like that?

I looked around until my eyes landed on Rou. His expression was emotionless as he looked down at nothing particular.

Even more alarming, his sword was stained with blood.

I stiffened as my mind went in circles as I thought of what I should. I immediately flew towards Gerheade. I squeezed her hand upon seeing her expression of shock.

If there was anything I would make sure of, it was that Gerheade wouldn't get hurt.

My eyes landed back on Rou to see his foot was placed over a fairy's chest. He had stabbed him and I watched as he slowly removed his sword from the fairy.

It was in that second that something changed, a switch seemed to turn on.

I was angry.

I felt my cheeks begin to warm up as I clenched my fist. There was no way I was going to just stand here and watch this.

I bit my lip as I tried to think logically but it was no use. The bodies continued to increase with every passing second. Now the staircase was lined with dead bodies and the humans had killed many members of stigma.

Even if I didn't like the other races, that didn't mean that they deserved to be killed. When I thought of the fact that their loved ones could be left behind I felt bitter.

I was right all along, all humans were terrible creatures.

I looked at Gerheade who was just sitting there in shock.

"Are you really just going to sit there and watch!" I exclaimed.

She looked at me and upon seeing her eyes I could sense the fear. Unlike me, she was just dreading the situation.

It was then that I sensed something coming from behind us. Without even thinking, I picked up a nearby spear and swung it in a circle.

I turned around and bit my lip. I was right in my assumption, a human had been approaching us. I looked down at him and the puddle of blood forming beneath his body.

I had killed him, hadn't I?

Upon the realization, I felt empty. If I hadn't of killed him there was no doubt he would've harmed either me or Gerheade, that was something I couldn't allow to happen.

I turned around slowly as I looked around at the scenery. The whole area smelled of blood as I spotted my next target.

Rou.

I wanted him dead.

He had to pay for all the lives he took.

"Mira wait!"

I ignored Gerheade's voice in the background before rushing towards him.

*clash*

His sword met my spear and I stared into his eyes.

They looked so cold.

He flipped in the air before backing away. He came at me with speed and I blocked each of his blows carefully. He was faster than I thought he would be.

Our fight went on for quite a while before Gerheade seemed to catch my attention.

Why was she still just sitting there?

I backed away from him as I watched a giant begin to take him on. I blinked a couple times as I analyzed the situation. The giant seemed strong enough to distract him for now.

I turned my back to them as I looked at Gerheade.

I'm sure my face was red with anger as I began to approach her.

"Gerheade if you don't quit sitting there I'm going to-"

*Slash*

"Mira!" I heard her voice shout.

I immediately stiffened as I felt a burning sensation on my back. I bit my lip as I tried to comprehend the situation and it was less than a second when another burning sensation made it's way.

I gasped as I felt tears come to my eyes. I felt pain wash over me and I fell backwards and landed on my back.

Who had just slashed me?

I looked up to see Rou staring down at me with a smirk.

"It'd be foolish to think a giant could hold me off."

After giving me a good glare he walked away.

He didn't even bother to finish me off.

I whimpered at the sensation I felt as I cursed.

The pain, it was unbearable.

It felt like my back was on fire.

My wings had definitely been cut off. I began to feel a shortness of breath and I gasped for air.

I clenched my fists. I had to get up. I forced my body to rise but it didn't get very far. I landed on my back and began to cough out blood as another pang of pain washed over me.

It hurt.

It hurt so badly.

Was this what Lilen had felt when he was killed?

I was losing a lot of blood and my vision's clarity began to decrease rapidly. I was shocked. I had this overwhelming feeling looming over me. Was I going to die?

This couldn't be happening.

I had to get up. I refused to give up. I didn't want to go.

I bit my lip as I struggled with all my strength trying to sit up. Despite my struggle, this time I couldn't even lift myself. My body was too heavy and I was beginning to feel numb.

I stared up at the the blue sky as my surroundings seemed to be muted.

Was this really the end?

I was in so much pain. I couldn't breath and I could barely see. I bit my tongue as I stared up at the sky.

Why now? Why when I had just began to enjoy my life did I have to go?

I didn't want to go yet. I wanted to stay.

Just one more day. I wanted one more day.

I would do anything for one more day.

I wanted to go back and see my parents as well as walk around the forest. I wanted to argue with Amaro and talk with Gerheade one more time.

I wanted to see him again.

It was too late though.

I exhaled as I felt myself relax. I would accept it.

I looked up at the clouds in silence. They were so pretty and fluffy as they drifted across the sky. I looked up at the sun as it rays shined down on me.

How beautiful.

Soon enough I felt my eyes begin to close.

This was it.

This was the end of me, Mira.

I felt myself begin to lose consciousness as a final thought ran through my mind.

Gloxinia.

Perhaps I would see him again on the other side.

I smiled.

Perhaps.

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