Tales From The Kronos

Silv drew on a piece of paper, under the bored look of Emely tied up at a tree. The young engineer struggled for a while to get out of there but eventually gave up. She tried to peek at the drawing her abductor made but couldn't see despite her best efforts.

"What are you drawing?"

Silv let out an annoyed sigh, already annoyed by Emely's voice.

"Are all Emels annoying like that?"

"I'm just trying to kill time, geez."

"Your lover is so slow, doesn't she want to save you?"

"Silva will come, I'm sure!"

The two girls stayed silent again. Emely couldn't help but stare at the snowflakes, frozen in place. Not only that, but the world seemed devoid of life, giving an eerie and creepy atmosphere.

"Why did you choose this world?"

"I needed somewhere calm for my plan. What I didn't expect was that you were so fucking loud."

"Hey, watch your tongue! That's not a pretty word."

"Stop yapping. You're somehow more annoying than the one I had before you."

"You attacked me! Why would I?"

"I'm starting to think this wasn't a good idea..."

Silva and Remiel walked around the ruins of a town, bringing Emel with them. Silva didn't have time to explore this world before, this whole place looked like it was from a dream. The eerie atmosphere didn't help her calm down, only making her more worried for Emely. Remiel and Silva walked at a fast pace while Emel tried her best to keep up.

"Can we go a bit slower? It's hard to keep up when I'm tied up like that."

Silva considered ignoring Emel's demand but walked at a slightly slower pace, still in a hurry to find her friend. Remiel stopped suddenly and pointed her finger toward a forest.

"I feel living beings toward this direction."

"Is it Emely?"

"I do not know."

Silva went in the direction pointed out by Remiel. Emel did her best to keep up not wanting to make Silva even more mad.

"I'm sure Silv will understand and will give your friend back, don't worry!"

Despite her attempt, Silva still seemed as mad as she was before, maybe even more now.

"If she doesn't give Emely back, I'm going to end things once and for all."

"What!? You're not going to kill her are you?"

"Why shouldn't I? I won't let anyone be in danger anymore."

"It's just because you don't know Silv, she has a great heart and-"

"Shut up!"

Silva stopped in her tracks as she yelled at Emel. She quickly realized that she let her emotions take over her and took a short moment to calm herself before walking again.

"Aren't you Silv's other self? Can't you see the good in her heart?"

"It's because she's me that I know you can't trust her."

"I trust her." Emel replied with confidence "I know there's a pure heart under this evil."

"I don't think there is..."

Silva continued silently, following Remiel's lead.

After a long march, Silva and her group found Silv and Emely in the deep forest. Remiel stayed behind to restrain Emel, while Silva immediately pointed her firearm at her other self, her heart set.

"Give back Emely."

"I'm afraid I won't." Answered Silv with a smile "It's quite generous of you, you brought my assistant."

"Isn't she the one you wanted?"

"Not really, I just needed a way to bring you here. I knew you wouldn't leave your princess alone, in the claws of the main villain."

"I'll give you back Emel if you give me back Emely."

Silv took a firearm out of her pocket and waved it around for a bit before pointing it at Emely, still tied to the tree.

"How nice of Kairo, he took care of his weapon well for me."

"If you shoot, it will be the end of you, you know that."

"Yes." Silv readied her firearm with a dark smile on her face "I'll make you fall Silva, you'll fall into depths of yourself that you never reached before!"

Not able to hold any longer, Silva shot at her enemy before she could do anything. Silv was able to step on the side easily due to SIlva's intention and laughed maniacally.

"I'll take the most precious thing you have Silva! It's over!"

Silva hurried to stop Silv before she could shoot at Emely. Thanks to her attempt to disarm Silva, the bullet barely touched Emely's cheek, cutting her in the process but leaving her safe from any harm. In an instant, Silva prepared herself to fire her gun at Silv but was stopped by a cold feeling in her chest. Everyone stayed silent, even Silv herself seemed to be taken by surprise.

"Why didn't you dodge?! That wasn't supposed to happen!"

Silva put her hand on the cold part of her chest to feel the hard metal of Silv's blade. The deafening silence took place as she was about to fall in front of her, powerless.

Silva couldn't remember much of what happened. The soft sound of a piano woke her from the comfy bed she was on. It seemed like she was in a small room with a person in the middle. The mysterious figure pointed her hand in front of her, inviting Silva to sit on the chair. She wasn't sure what happened but felt compelled to obey and sat in front of the person. The sound of hot water pouring into a cup surprised her, doubting if she should be there.

"Hey, I'm sorry but I need to get back to my friends."

The soft voice of a woman answered her, a familiar sound that Silva had trouble recognizing.

"Do you want sugar?"

Silva realized that the cup in front of her was tea. She felt like she should answer but wasn't sure what to say.

"I never had tea by I'll take three sugar, like with my coffee."

The woman put three sugar cubes in Silva's cup and two in hers. She took her guest's hand and placed softly her hand on the handle of the cup.

"Be careful, the tea is hot."

"Thanks."

The two fell into silence once more. Silva tried to take a sip from the cup but was quickly discouraged by the heat of the liquid. After putting her cup down, she decided to ask the questions she had.

"Where am I? Who are you?"

"It's my room, it's not very organized but at least you can't see it." The woman chuckled a bit before continuing "I have many names like Peolyetta, the Goddess, but you can call me Opal."

"Opal? Are you..."

Opal softly nodded her head with a smile.

"Yes, I'm glad you remember me. But you are here for a specific reason Silva, the truth is, your life is at stake."

"I can imagine... I didn't think much when I faced Silv."

"It's only natural, a precious person was in danger. I would have reacted the same."

"So... I'm dead?"

"No, don't worry. I wish you didn't end up in danger but... I'm also glad that I can see you."

"See me? Did I strike the eye of the Goddess?" Silva asked with a grin.

"You could say that. I always considered you like my daughter... You really grew up in just a few years, both physically and mentally."

Opal took a small sip from her cup, allowing Silva to ask another question.

"Is Emely alright?"

"She is, but she probably is terrified to see you in such a bad state."

"I can imagine... Is there a way for me not to die?"

"I could help you but I will ask for a favor. I want you to protect this universe. I'm afraid about the future and even though I promised to not intervene, I can't stand here doing nothing while the world I created is on the brink of destruction."

"So... You want me to keep doing what I did and protect this world."

"Yes, it's more symbolic since-"

"I refuse."

Opal was taken by surprise. She wasn't sure if Silva misunderstood something and decided to repeat herself.

"You just have to keep doing your job, I just wanted to see and give you a gift."

"I only hold promises I won't break. With all the respect I have for you, it's not your world anymore. I'm going to change it and better it."

The woman smiled softly, looking dearly at Silva.

"You really are wonderful, may the future be kind to you."

Opal threw a kind of metallic bloc to Silva, who managed to catch it before it fell.

"What is that?"

"You probably know someone talented with technology, I'm sure she'll love it."

"Whatever you say."

Silva drank all the hot tea in her cup and grimaced once she ingested all the liquid.

"That's disgusting, I prefer coffee by far."

Silva stood up, ready to leave. The Goddess took her in her arms one last time before letting her go. She was about to kiss Silva's forehead but was stopped by the latter.

"Hey, I already have a Goddess to kiss me, she's the only one that can."

Opal chuckled softly before letting go of Silva.

"You're right, you should go back to your 'Goddess' now, she's waiting for you."

"Aren't you a thousand-year-old or something? Don't you think it's creepy to bring innocent girls into your room?"

"We both know you're far from innocent."

the two girls laughed cheerfully together. Silva headed toward the exit door and turned once more toward Opal.

"I'm going to live my own life now! I'm not letting my dumb other self end it early!"

"You'll live a great life, I'm sure."

Silva made a bright smile and finally left the room, heading back to save her friend. Opal stayed alone in her room, worried for the future.

"Silva... Don't die on me."