Of course?
I meet my brother’s eyes briefly before another strong jolt strikes, followed by a violent tug deep within our chests. I widen my stance, placing my foot ever so slightly in front of me in an attempt to steady myself from something that didn’t actually happen. An unfamiliar fullness swathes our bond, followed by love, pride and admiration.
And sorrow.
So much sorrow it nearly chokes me. Our eyes lock on Kita, as hers glaze slightly.
“In the eyes of our begotten sisters, our goddess the Fates, you are bound. Today, tomorrow and every life that follows...” Deniki continues, but for the life of me I can’t focus on the words as a blinding flash obscures my vision. A bright white light fading into a picture, or at least something like it. My heart lurches as Kita falls crashing hard into the ground, but not here... not in the courtyard. Somewhere else, a field of flowers? The sky looks different, off. My eyes widen and a strange, panicked sound leaves my throat. Milo crashes down beside her, my own body following seconds after him landing slightly on top.
Me?
It leaves as quickly as it came, jerking us back to the present. Our eyes meet, but we say nothing. Milo and I share labored breaths as a small smile fills her lips. I don’t know why that smile makes it feel okay, like whatever I just saw was a good thing. I don’t know why I suddenly felt as though I needed to be comforted by her either. Deniki’s voice filters back in, but neither of us looks his way. Our gift is right here, and she’s fucking beautiful. Everything just a few months ago, we swore we didn’t want or need. I don’t understand half the things he’s saying, half of it being in a different language but one word sticks out and it’s all that we need.
Kiss.
And we do.
We love you Kita Voclain. Now and always just like you said.