[2:13 PM] Amasuro: It was only the early evening over in Fort Ikkigane, as Luna finally flopped over onto the bed she had awaited for so long. Exhausted from everything that had happened during the day, Luna crawled upwards towards the pillows on her bed and snatched one into her arms, shoving her face into it as she slowly felt the sweet embrace of sleep enclose her further...and further...and fu-.
As her red gemmed necklace began to glow an incredible, red light.
"...Wuh...e-eaah-!" Luna shot backwards, startled at the light shining out from the gemstone embedded inside the necklace. It had been too long since the last time she saw it do something like this, and the feeling startled her completely.
Aah, seriously, today? Not when I was, like, not super tired or anything? Ugh, well, I suppose its going to be something good. Maybe Sapphire got bored enough to contact me again.
As she contemplated what could emerge from the gem, a small, folded piece of parchment began to form amidst the light. Materializing slowly out from the magical object before appearing with a final flash of light. Then, darkness.
And the new addition to the room, the brown, folded slip of paper. Curious, Luna reached over and picked it gently off her bed, and began to read it.
...Ness? N-
"Ah, Ness! Oh, my god he's still alive!"
But of course, I knew that. Probably.
Luna scrambled off the bed and onto her feet, making her way quickly to a small wooden desk along one wall of her room. She began hastily checking the drawers surrounding the desk, eventually finding a writing utensil, but...paper?
Oh, bother.
Luna ignored the slight in her plans, sitting down as she flipped Ness' letter over to its blank side.
Hey Ness, how's it been? Still surviving out there, are you?
I'm kidding, of course. I knew you would be fine. No protege of mine is going to roll over and die that easily, right? ...Riiiight?(edited)
[2:13 PM] Amasuro: But yes, I can talk. I'm sure you have a lot to tell me by now. Or...not. Well if you don't, I can always tell you about myself if you care enough.
Good to see you actually figured out how to use this weird gem thing.
Luna folded the letter back, quickly shoving it down into the gem of the necklace before standing up from her desk and bolting out the door.
"Mana? Mana! I need paaaaaaaaaaper! ...Mana are you there?!"
[2:29 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: He awaited over the gem, waiting impatiently over it. From a spectator's view, it was kind of odd. A "seventeen" year old looking intensively at a gem. Perhaps he flipped and jumped one too many times.
Of course, he hadn't think this through enough, and so the gem started to flash, and before he realized, the paper slammed a bullseye right between his nose.
"Ow!" He said, falling over his chair. After a moment or two of recollecting himself, he finally opened the letter, gently holding it.
As he read it, a smile inadvertently formed across his face. The words off the letters really did feel like something Luna would say. At the end, he had noticed it was the same paper he sent, and giggled.
"Course I wouldn't die!" He said, gently folding the paper back and putting it on a pile, before taking his quill and preparing to send a reply.
Wow, too high and mighty to get your own paper? You're even more bold and arrogant than I last remembered! And of course I know how to use this gem! I actually LISTEN to Sapphire, you know! He had stuck his tongue out towards the paper, before realizing that she probably would not able to see it.
He had a brilliant idea of drawing a vaguely circle shaped head with a "tongue" sticking out of it.
You know I always want to hear what's been going on! You always called me emotional and sentimental before, how many months has it been since we last met?
I don't even know where to start, really. I'm just glad I'm finally talking to you. And you're probably laughing at that, but so what?
I have you know that I beated you in a fight once, I should be surprised that YOU haven't died yet!
"..." He briefly flinched at the idea of Luna dying.
... I'm... happy you're still here, sis...
He took a deep breath, waiting for the ink to dry out, then folding it and doing the normal procedure.(edited)
[2:38 PM] Amasuro: "I'm NOT folding paper gliders with these, stupid maid. Shoo-! I'm busy!" Luna shouted, pushing the door closed as she stumbled back into the room holding her own, fresh sheets of paper.
Noticing a fresh letter sitting nearby the gem, Luna moved quickly back over to the table. Slamming the sheets of paper down on one side of the desk as she plopped herself back down onto the chair.
I'm...high and mighty for reusing your paper? Now listen here, you little shit, thats not being high and mighty.
...Thats just being lazy.
Luna laughed to herself, leaning on her elbow as she began to scan the rest of the letter.
"Attached as ever, are you?"
...
Two years, almost? I almost lost track by this point. Yeah, I suppose its been a while since we last met each other. I'm very happy to be-
Luna scribbled over the words, and tossed the sheet into the trash, before taking another one.
Two years, almost? I almost lost track by this point. Yeah, I suppose its been a while since we last met each other. I suppose longing to meet my great presence is a natural reaction, so I do not fault you, my young Ness. And so, I will entertain you for today.
So? Where have you been all this time? Still in Ashelande? Or...did you actually try that little ship journey idea you had.
[3:02 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: Preparing for the seond time, the "Masked Rogue" managed to dodge the second letter, before grabbing it.
"Oh, so you wanna play it that_ way, huh?" His pen took a very sarcastic tone, writing in a different manner than before. His year alone had taught him something valueable: Retaliation, as the writer quickly went from "innocent emotional" to "A petty, condescending teenager"
Gee, "Princess" Luna, I expected something nicer after two years.. Maybe the reason you lost track of time was because you've been too distracted with Salv. He giggled
You know, ever since that big war happened, which I totally helped more than you, and that wedding reception, where I defeated you one-on-one, everyone went on their own ways. He said.
It felt kind of lonely, ((But you know, actually peaceful without a certain person calling me squirt all the time,)), then I decided that I should be a lone mercenary.
Yeah, you're probably thinking that little-innocent-Ness could no way be a mercenary, and I'll have you know I've had more success than you'd think!(edited)
[3:13 PM] Amasuro: "Damn right you're a successful mercenary. Those are my dagger skills you got there." Luna grins to herself, flipping her pen around in her fingers, as if it was a dagger.
"Swish. Swiiiish." She mouthed as she waved the pen back and forth in the air. ...Until she coughs, and quickly takes another clean sheet of paper.
...
Thats "Queen" Luna for you, squirt. Geez, I didn't even call you squirt once in this letter yet. You want me to start? I don't mind. Really.
And don't even start on the big war. Did you even scratch the demon king? I'm pretty sure he just laughed at you.
But, uh, mercenary huh? Sounds like some big boy work over heeeeeeere, huh? What kind of work have you done so far, squirt?
...
Luna began thinking to herself again, as she folded the letter into the gem.
...I thought I called him runt- oh, no wait that was the other one.
[3:27 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: The letter flew out, but as the laws of aviation dictated it ((just like it dictated bees could fly)), it flew towards the window.
"Wait!" He said, practically jumping out of the window to catch it, almost falling. "Aaaah!
Alright... He said, putting the letter down to read, while writing his answer as smoothly as possible.
You may call my squirt, but I'm not the one who got covered all in honey. He added another medieval emoji. :P
Says you! I actually healed people, including you! I was actually really, really scared you were going to die and--
He quickly scratched and strikethrough'd that sentence, no way he'd lose this battle against her. Unfortunately, it was still vaguely visible.
--Says you! I actually healed people, inclduing you! I was actually really, reallyscared you were going to die and Funny the cool" and "bold" Luna needed help from a "squirt" Trickster, huh?
It was amusing, and almost relieving, to "talk" to casually to Luna.
He'd respond to the other parts of her letter later.(edited)
[3:37 PM] Amasuro: "Uagh-! You dare reference the honey you little brat!"
Luna snatched up another paper and began furiously writing.
...Whats this semi colon and a capitalized P supposed to be? ...Huuuuh, it almost looks like a face if I turn my head...this way.
...
The honey was not my fault, got that? Not. My. Fault!
Besides, you're right. I was never in danger of dying ever. Your heals just happened to make me feel a little bit better, which I do appreciate. You assume that me actually getting hit is something that happens often. Heh.
[3:42 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: He felt partially amused, from how hard she tried to defend herself, yet at the same time, defeated as his efforts to help her were downplayed
Because you're too scared of being hit, I expect! You may have taught me things, but I learned from Salv that being hit is something you just have to deal with! Especially with that really cool technique that I can do and you can't!
What about the time you totally got in trouble for throwing rocks at me? That's not something the people would like to hear from the Queen...
...
Wait, queen?(edited)
[3:53 PM] Amasuro: "Hmph, cool technique, huh? ...Well, seems like he finally noticed the Queen part. Heh, time to, ah, enjoy myself a bit."
...
Why yes, my dear Ness. I am, in fact, the Queen of my own nation now. The GRAND nation of Freyzenwald, and the best country to ever exist in the history of countries. Of course, we can only improve higher than that with yours truly in charge.
If your mercenary work takes you this far, you should come visit! ...Besides, you still haven't told me where exactly you are at right now. Ashelande, still?
[3:56 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: I highly sympathize with such a country that is under the rule of a "person" like you, dear Lunarea. He wrote back in less than a minute, the phrase taking the entire land.(edited)
[4:12 PM] Amasuro: Luna internally tilt screams, before furiously grabbing another piece of paper.
...
Now you listen here, squirt. You haven't even seen my brilliant leadership abilities before, now have you? If someone like you can change, then SO can I!
Luna huffs proudly at her words, puffing her chest out.
But if someone is soooo keen on just slandering my character, I could just...not respond anymore, y'know?
[4:13 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: He looked at the gem, smugly waiting a response from Luna, who he had thought was even more smug.
...
...
His smile started to break after a long silence, inching closer to the gem.
"... Luna?" He said in a suddenly scaed voice
"Come on, say something mean back..." I didn't mean it... He thought.
...(edited)
[4:16 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: He took another sheet of paper, writing the letter carefully, before sending it back.
Okay, okay, I take it back! I didn't... mean it.
You knooow what you're like, all confident and boasting. I just wanted to show you I'm older and I can be just as mean as you! I know sarcasm too!
You always make me be the honest one...
... I'm sorry... He said, underlining that last phrase. The jokingly condescending attitude had vanished and returned to his old, little brother persona.(edited)
[4:17 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: You're not actually upset at me... right? He sent an additional paper.
What happened to not being gullible, naive and oblivious anymore?(edited)
[4:58 PM] Amasuro: A part deep, deep down inside Luna almost felt bad for writing that last line of her letter.
Almost.
"Hah! Same old Ness. Soooo, so predictable. Some things never change, I guess."
...
Good. Glad to know you still are aware of who is really in charge here. :P She wrote, adding a little Medieval emoji of her own.
But yes, do not worry, little one, big sister Luna wouldn't leave you like that. I wouldn't give up my best big sister title to Sapphire just because I felt like being, uhh, me?
...
Luna laughed again, as she sent the letter away.
[5:03 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: He took the letter, reading it closely.
Oh, come on! Everytime--Stop making me feel bad! He yelled in his head, looking at the letter.
He scribbled furiously on his response. He was neither arrogant or submissive now, he was angry.
Sort of angry.
Hey, don't get on your high horse! You're my big sister because I granted you that title! I mean, ah, you should be happy that you have me of all people as your awesome, loyal cool little brother, who is totally good at using knives, likes your food even if it tastes icky, has to spend time with just to make sure you're not sad and even though you don't appreciate him at all and don't deserve him!
The tone was incredibly chidlish, as he wrote without even thinking of what he wrote. The caligraphy was quite messy, so the nature of the message was quite vivid.
* ... can we... just... get back... to the original subject?*(edited)
[6:45 PM] Amasuro: "Brat, you loved my food. Don't even lie to me."
...I make good food...
...
Fine, fine, original subject. What was that again? Hard to tell when I can't see the letters I threw into the void already.
...Oh yes, right, where are you now? Come on, squirt, I asked you that like three times already. If its just Ashelande, you don't have to be so shy in telling me.
[6:53 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: He sighed, writing down once more.
The original subject was what you and I've been since the big demon king war.
Oh, um, I'm in Nolore. Surpriiise! Let me explain later!
[7:05 PM] Amasuro: "...What? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaa?!"
Luna scrambles over for multiple sheets of paper, furiously writing on them.
...
Where in Nolore?! You're here?! Oy, don't explain later, explain to me now!
[7:05 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: Nah. :P. Let me finish my story before atleast!
[7:12 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: So... ah, talking about what happened.
I've been my own mercenary for a bit. It's harder than you think. You're not sure of how to take care of yourself. Sometimes you don't have money for an inn and sleep cold orh ungry, sometimes you get lost and have no one to back you up. But it's a lot of experience!
_I do a lot of things to get money, like uh, escorting things! Fighting off bandits, without killing them! Guarding buildings, and... painting walls. Don't laugh.
I should totally be famous!... Maybe...
But... you then get... lonely, very lonely...
You know, wandering all alone? Sometimes you miss family.
A lot.(edited)
[8:36 PM] Amasuro: "Aww, gee he shoulda just came along with me. I'm sure he'll have made himself useful here in this war. Mmm, yeah, maybe could have been a nice soldier."
Luna stares at Ness' letter a bit longer before snatching up another sheet.
...
Pfft, someones forgotten that I'd made a living for myself as a mercenary in Bachlumya. Have you forgotten so soon? I am the best mercenary and the best swordswoman in that entire company.
Buuuuut, you get used to the loneliness eventually. Well, you just get used to it, kinda, but its always bites you in the back a little.
Don't woooooorry! It'll be fine. Its all a normal part of being a mercenary.
Luna nods to herself, satisfied with her response.
[8:54 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: "It... bites me in the back a lot." He said, taking out the quill, thinking hard about what he shold write.
Heeeeey, I think someone's forgotten that I spent my entire life before joining the Blades alone. Well, there WAS that one incident, ah...
It doesn't just bites you back, it makes you take anything to not be lonely! Gee, why do you think I'm so emotional? Because I never had a family before.
It's not fun being alone so much that you start thinking that it's normal to feel bad and lonely. And it feels.. even worse when it goes away, and comes back.
...
Bleh, I'm going off topic.
Yeah, the best mercenary and swordsman who lost to a kid! :P Maybe I'm the new best mercenary!
So, ah, me being a mercenary. I traveled a lot, read a lot of books, especially cookbooks! Oh yeah, remind me to tell you later, I have a whole story about cooking!
And medical books too! Well, I don't get a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g about it, but I guess it should be important I learn it, I'm a healer, right?
And all that travelling alone made me man up! You won't believe it, but I'm actually confident! ... that's... half true
..._
Oh yeah, I met Bedi, Sonia and Tytus along the way! They were reaaaaaally far away from Sapphire's mansion.(edited)
[10:22 PM] Amasuro: Luna narrowed her eyes, as she stared at the letter.
"Geez, thats a lot of thinking, ugh. You really like doing that to me, don't you Ness?"
...
Oh come on now, don't do that to me, I let you win. Of course, how could a squirt like you beat me, the best swordswoman out there?
...But, you became a healer, huh? Yeah, I can see it fitting you. Thought you would have tried something more...damaging, though. Keeping up your dagger practice, over there?
Well, I'll believe your confidence when I see it.
...Bedi, Sonia, and Tytus are in Nolore?
[10:49 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: He looked at the letter, faintly blushing
Though vaguely disappointed she didn't reply to his brief lecture about loneliness.
No, silly big sis! I met them on Ashelande. Tytus's bar is REALLY far. Did you know Bedi's taking up acting? I think he's perfect for it!
Course I practice my daggers! Um. Sorta. It's a long story. But I practice every night on dummies! I bet I can do more tricks than you, by the way. There he goes, faking a boasting personality to disguise his admiration for Luna.
And just what do you mean healing is fitting for me? Explain!
If I beated Salv and Bartlett, well, just once, then I'm sure I have a fair chance of beating you!(edited)
[10:49 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: He sent the letter affectionately. You never change either... He said with a relieved grin.(edited)
[1:11 AM] Amasuro: Luna stared at the letter for a brief while, before shaking her head quickly.
"Can't slow down the responses, otherwise he might actually think I'm being emotional about this. Hmph."
...Bedivere took up acting? Tytus has a bar? Huh, seems like they all continued their lives just fine. Ugh, I haven't seen those guys in a while.
...
Heh, yeah, you're right. I can definitely imagine Bedivere as an actor. Tytus running a bar? Fitting for him too. Seems like we all managed to grow out of our mercenary jobs and found some fitting careers.
Of course, mine is being royalty. The most fitting of them all.
...And you think you got more tricks than me, huh? Hah, a little practice and you think you surpass big sis. Amusing. Find me, and perhaps I can decide whether or not you're just blowing hot air at me. That goes the same for beating me again. I won't let you win twice, you know.
You want me to explain why healing is fitting for you? Mmm, thats kind of hard. I suppose you can figure that out for yourself.
...
"Heh, why did I write that he was suited for healing? Oh, oh yeah, because kid's way more suited for it than killing people. Leave that to the adults, Ness."
"...Although I suppose he is an adult now too...right? Wait, how old was he again..."
[10:44 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: He tapped his pen on his forehead a few times, thinking in deep thought what to send to Luna. Contrary to her, he was had no qualms against being considered emotional. Well, usually.
He took his time, writing a response with a smile. Something about sending letters back and forth was... like completing apart of them that had been missing. Missing since the end of the war.
Don't leave me hanging like that! I know i've grown, but I'm not smart enough to think about myself like that. And don't make me say that you're smart enough to think for me, Lunaaaaaa... Once again, with the fishing the compliments as the big sister.
And of course I think I surpassed big sis! I mean, it's good to have a model to surpass, or else I wouldn't be as good as I am now! He smiled as he gave that compliment. There were moments where he felt embarassed, frustrated and even felt as if he lost his dignity complimenting her, but then there were moments where he'd proudly proclaim her qualtiies, even if half of them were made up. The other half were good enough for him to cherish her.
I'll just "let" you win, there. So you won't get angry at me like you always did before. When wrote "before", he felt a few strings in his heart pull. It hurt to mention the past that would never come again.
... where IS Freyzenwald, anyways?
And yeah! We all... grew out of our mercenary jobs. We didn't need to fight anymore. He sighed, trying to retain his overly sentimental self. Well, I became a BETTER mercenary. I think. No more babysitting and crying and handholding... Though I wouldn't mind that again.
I do some weird jobs these days. Misadventures of the Masked Rogue handling manure was traumatizing.
What do you think my career would be?(edited)
[7:58 PM] Amasuro: "Just 'let' me win? Geez, now where's the fun in that? The best thing is always the reactions, come on squirt, you should know that."
Luna sighed, "then again, reactions from a letter isn't very engaging. I suppose I'll just...imagine them? ...Eugh, weird."
...Where IS Freyzenwald? How could you not know where the best nation of all time is?
---
East of Ashelande, west of Nolore. Its super big, you can't miss it. We're on the very western tip of the continent your're sitting on.
Though, the fact that you had no idea where it was is appalling enough. Hmph.
But eh, I'm not angry, before you ask, so chill out about that.
...Aaaaaaaaaanyway, yes. We did grow out of those old mercenary jobs. Me especially, of course. Nothing like transitioning from a mercenary to a Queen, huh? When are you going to become royalty?
Don't answer that. You'll probably actually try to do that.
You're fine as you are, y'know? Don't push yourself too much.
As for your career? Hmm. I'm not sure. Adventurer sounds pretty good to me. Just explore around until you find a nice girl to settle down with. Quaint, is it not?
---
"Cause he's gotta find some girl to partner up with one of these days, right? Oh geez, I'm not sure how I'm going to feel if the one he picks is just...a younger version of me."
"Is that too vain of me to think?"
[2:56 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: He took the letter, reading it. His eyes moved across as he giggled. As he saw the last few paragraphs, he bit his lip, blushing. " Lunaaaaa! He fussed.
You're very, very lucky I'm not right next to you! He scribbled angrily, trying to put as much emotion as he can. And don't pretend that you knew exactly that was my weakness!
"... well..." The teenager instinctively bit his pen, looking at the letter. "It's not like I'd get any girlfriend..." That was mostly out of contempt, and a lack of self esteem for any qualities he had. But he also thought different. He always viewed himself as one devoted to those he considered close, willing to help them at any moment. How could he share a life with someone else, if his life was devoted to his family?
Yeah, course I know I'm as fine as I am! I always know my limits... I think...
And I'm not that dumb. I mean, I GUESS I should have known the country my big sister ruled. But, um. It's not that big of a deal. Luna might have realized that, between the lines, he was basically apologizing.
And I'll add--You CAN become royalty, that is. If you marry them.
... okay, fat chance. I'll never get the chance to marry royalty.
He spun his pen in his hand, reminiscent of a knife as he thought what to write. He had not noticed that with the constant spinning motion was flinging ink.
"... oh, um. Oops."
Okay, Okay, we're really going off topic. Even if I enjoy talking a lot. He had written that before realizing he did, and scratched it out. I'll just ask you why I'm fitting as a healer later.
So! Ashelande. Ashelande. I went around a lot of places. I met Bedi, teacher Sonia, Tytus, then I went aaaaall the way back to the Aros mansion, so I met the better big sis Sapphire again! Ironically, despite his constant pleas to stop the teasing and taunting, in favor of genuine honesty, he had, for the better or the worse, picked up the Queen's habit.(edited)
[3:30 PM] Amasuro: "Oh you, have I taught you nothing? Revealing your weakness like that, hey? ...Or maybe he's pretending thats his weakness. I don't actually remember."
Luna flipped the pen in her hands, "yeah, he's not really capable of faking me out like that. Or...has he grown that much?"
"...Nah."
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I'll have you know, Freyzenwald is that big of a deal, my little Ness. The grand and mighty Freyzenwald of the west! We're probably larger than Hoshido and even Nohr! You'd do well to remember the name.
I was kidding about the royalty thing, though. You know that, right? Hmm, well, my sister is eighteen, but uhh, trying for her might make us enemies, you know? I don't recommend it.
But don't lose hope. Love is an odd feeling, you never really know when it'll strike. Who knows? Maybe a young, royal princess might fall in love with you randomly one day. Keep your chin up there, anything can happen. Take it from experience.
Yeah, back to Ashelande. Good to hear they're all doing well. Admitedly, I haven't sent ol' Sapph a letter in a while. Wonder if shes still as stuffy as ever. Haha.
By the way, don't show her that. I'll find you if you do.
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"Yeah, I should do that some other day. Ah...maybe not this late, though."
"...Gee, what time is it anyway? Its all quiet outside."
[3:35 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: I'll I'll promise to read more about it later, promise! Just, don't get angry at me. Okay? I had my reasons to not remember Freyzenwald
"..."
"Did I... stutter... while writing?" He looked in disbelief at his paper, ashamed.
I wouldn't dream of marrying your sister, Luna! I mean, I don't really know her that much--And I definitely don't want to be enemies with you! Marrying royalty doesn't really sound like me. Too much... stuff to do, I don't know how Salv does it.
...
Wait... you have a sister?
Of course I know anything can happen. Maybe not a young, royal princess falling in love with me, but I have just as experience as you when it comes to the impossible!
I went from not knowing how to read or write to being able to write letters to you. I went from not knowing how to fight to beating you giving you a hard time. I went from being a small schmuck ((That's a word, right?)) to a super cool mercenary!
I went from not knowing you at all to... being like your little brother
And... I went from... not having a family at all to having one that I won't forget.
... Aaaah, I went overboard there. Um.
Well, I talk to Sapph as much as I can! Well, when I'm not busy. But you get it! It's always important to keep contacts with your family. Atleast, that's how I see it.
... I kind of miss everyone already.(edited)
[8:12 PM] Amasuro: "Did he stutter while writing? That, or he probably forgot to fix his work. Goodness, Ness, you can do better than that."
Luna sat back in her chair, yawning as she looked at the letter. The sunlight having completely faded outside her window long, long ago.
These letters are huge. Who writes letters this long anyway?
"Geez, what time is it anyway? Maybe I'll ask Mana to boil some water for me or something."
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Too much stuff? Nah, you just kinda wing it or get someone else to do it for you! Its really quite easy. You should try it sometime.
And, yes, I have a sister. A bit younger than me, but shes pretty great. Fits a whole lot better to the royalty stereotype too.
Oh yeah, almost forgot you didn't even know how to read or write before. And, no, I don't mean some bullshit like 'oh, everyone didn't know how to read or write when they were three years old!'
But yeah, don't get all sentimental on me now, alright? You seem to be doing that a lot. Why don't you come down to visit sometime if you really miss me that much?
Well, maybe not now. You might die if you visit now. We have a little war...but other than that, you should come!
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"I mean, if he's supposed to be some hotshot mercenary now, he can probably take care of himself."
"...Oh who am I kidding. He's still Ness."
[3:43 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: The rogue tapped his fingers together with a joyfulness that could only come from a child, faintly humming to a familiar tune as he was thinking.
"... Geez, I haven't even told her how I got to Ossolkef, how do we always get off topic?" He asked, his confusion stemming how new subjects were brought before the previous one had even finished. "And I haven't even told her about... that..."
"Eh, maybe later."
"When did it get so dark?" His eyes darted to the now-vanished light of the room. With haste, he skipped across the room to achieve the candles and matches. With a little too much excitement, he burned the tip of his fingers by accident, leading to a rather innocent shriek of pain. "Ouch!" Our smooth mercenary, people.
He returned to the table, now holding a lit candle illuminating the room just enough for him to continue reading. As the letter popped out of the gemstone, the same way all the ones before it had, he took the time to carefully read it.
...(edited)
[3:43 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: Wait...
The moment he finished reading, he took his sheet of paper and his pen and wrote with panic. His mind in a rush, he only took his next breath until halfway in the letter, as he recollected his thoughts.
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Wait, a war? What do you mean, you're in a war?! His scribbling was frantic, wanting to express his concern no sooner than later.
You just came back and your country is in a war! Are you okay? What happened? How come I didn't heard this earlier?
"Stupid, stupid, stupid..." He quietly cursed to him.
Salveon, he's okay too, right? Or anyone. You're not in danger?
I wish I went to Freyzenwald sooner. I knew I should have taken a trip the moment i got here!
"And now it's... not like I can go now...." He whispered to himself."
I mean, if you're... writing letters to me now. I think you're okay. You're okay, right?
.... hey, I'm not sentimental! Take that back--Since when was I? He asked, he being the infamous crybaby of Brutus's Blades
How am I suppose to try it? DIdn't you JUST say I can't just become royalty easily? Doesn't sound like you're telling everything there is to royalty.
...
You're okay, right?(edited)
[1:45 PM] Amasuro: Luna yawned, resting back in her chair waiting for the next letter to come. The light of her room softly illuminated by the lantern beside her, she stared idly at the crystal on the table.
"You know, I never really realized how this thing actually works. Magic is...interesting."
Maybe I shouldn't have skipped those classes.
Until the letter finally shot out of the crystal. And this one seemed to be rather large. Or, well, frantic. Luna frowned at the sheer number of words on the little sheet of paper.
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Yeah, a war. Relax, squirt, your big sis isn't going to roll over so easily. What do you take me for?
Salveon, of course, is probably fine too. We can take care of ourselves.
Well, I'm sure you're probably gonna worry anyway. But...well, I'm writing to you now, aren't I? I'm safe, alright?
Maybe you should re-read this lit-...large letter you sent me. Tell me if you can see how sentimental you are.
But yeah, you're probably safer where you are, you know? If you don't have to come now, you don't need to.
Just one less thing to worry about.
...Not that I'd worry about you that much, of course. Don't get the wrong idea.
[7:05 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: Okay, maybe you're safe now, but who knows what will happen to you or Salv later! You know what's war like, anything can happen!
And just because I don't have to come, doesn't mean I don't want to! I could help, and I want to help!
I can't just... I can't just stand aside, seeing you in a war when I can help! You're my big sister--my big sister that was there for me!
He scribbled, slightly feeling angry. I don't think you understand.... understand that I want to help you as much as I can!
What kind of brother I am if I can't help my sister?!
I don't want to be useless, again! You don't see that I would... I would...
He bit his lip, restraining himself from writing too much.
Nevermind, stupid big sis.
_... Well, I'm glad you're safe now. No, I'm really glad you're safe now._
Like... if anything happened to you or Salv...
...
I'm not sentimental! Okay, fine. Whatever. If you think you're so invincible, then I have noting to worry about either. Don't get the wrong idea.
... now, uh, back to my story. Ossolkef!
So... Ashelande. I went around, did some mercenary work. Met Bedi and Tytus and teacher Sonia, went back to the Aros mansion.... and decided I'd go to Ossolkef!
I thought it'd be cool if I was a mercenary in a different country, a super cool mercenary. And ah, not because Freyzenwald was there too.
So I did a lot mercenary stuff here too! Like, fighting bandits, alone I might add. Escorting people, defending places, stuff like that! I bet i've done more work than you at this point!
And then this Prince guy. Um, I think his name is Dmitri. He asked for volunteers to help defend people! So I, as a mercenary, took the job!
And now I'm writing to you. You should be proud!
... it's... been a while since we've seen eachother(edited)
[8:25 PM] Amasuro: "Wow, gee. This kid should really write a book. The adventures of Ness, the greatest mercenary...or something like that."
...Actually, with all the letters I've received so far, it might be enough for a book already.
Luna picks up the other sheets of paper laid out beside her, and begins comparing each note top to bottom.
"Yep, about the size of...actually...if you added mine...huh, yeah, that'd make a book. Wow, guess I did have a lot to talk about."
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Fine, fine. Look, if you're that worried about me, its not like I can really stop you. After all, if you are someone trained by me, I expect you wouldn't roll over so easily either, right?
Look now, calm down. It's bad if I can just...imagine your emotions just by looking at this mess of a page.
Now then, you're working for a...Dmitri? Interesting. Sounds like someone I should probably know.
I say probably, because hell if I remember that kinda stuff.
Well who knows, maybe his work might bring you here.
We'll see each other again, sentimental boy. Now don't cut down a tree to continue this, alright? Geez, if Sapphire got charged for the amount of messages we sent here, she'd have gone broke already.
Even with all that Aros money.
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"Like seriously, she has so much influence, I'm jealous. Yeah...I should be about the same, but...whatevs."
[8:50 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: "I'm, not, sentimental!" He yelled at the letter. "... okay."
"Maybe I am." He scratched his head, twirling his pen in midair. "I'm probably making her more worried than she should..."
Stupid, stupid, stupid. Always making things worse.
Okay, what did Sapph say about saying mean things to yourself?
He groaned, banging his head on the table. "I just want to be useful..."
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Okay, okay I'm calm. I always was. Believe me! I'm as good as handling emotions as you. Well, I'm not sure if that's a good thing, but we can leave it at that.
Yeah, I hope we'll... see each other again! Not that I like it, I only kinda miss you, obviously. I like not having rocks thrown at me. Actually, maybe I would like you back. So I can spar and beat you again! Or maybe I can tell others about the time Freyga took all of your clothes. If you were here, I should tell people how bad of a big sister you are!
...
I... fine, I really do miss you. And you probably already know this, stupid...
I know we'll see eachother again eventually, but I just... can't stop thinking about you... a-and d-don't laugh at me
And I know I've said that a hundred times, and I'll say it again!
[8:51 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: I-I still miss the days where we'd play tag together, even if you'd always cheat with me. I... I still miss the days where you laughed with me. Well, at me. I still... miss the times where you'd buy me my first gyro, even if it was my weapons you sold it for. And whenever I get scared, you'd just tell me to toughen up, because aslong as you were there, it'd be okay--I wish I had that feeling again, now that I'm all alone. And I still miss the times where'd we just... be together...
Remember those days? I do.
I always think of my family, you know! And wonder how everyone's doing, or if they're okay, or where they are. And I still wish we were together, but we aren't! I'd do anything to be with them or to help them!
I-I hate writing this down, I feel so silly and stupid and weird and.. . blergh...
But everyday, I always think of before, how I got to be with you...! And how I got to be closer to you, and how I got to be like your.... family...
And I feel so frustrated because I can't stop missing you...!
And you keep teasing me all the time, dumby! Sometimes I think you don't understand me at all when you really do! You keep being mean to me when I'm trying to just to tell you that... I...
...
I...
Luna.... I miss you(edited)
[9:05 PM] Amasuro: "Geez, idiot. Keep this up and you're going to make me feel sentimental too."
Luna leaned forwards, her chin resting inside her hand, sighing at the open letter in front of her. Memories from a past that she had enjoyed so fondly.
In a way, Luna was sort of happy the child still viewed those memories with such fondness. Of course, she couldn't act like that anymore, with her being Queen and all.
But, maybe the next time they met.
Perhaps she could find a way.
...To throw rocks at him.
"Heh. You want me to throw rocks at you? Oh, I'd be so honored to, you squirt."
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I miss those days too. They were great memories, were they not?
But, I enjoy my new life as well. And, it seems that you enjoy yours too.
So, don't you worry too much about me, alright? Go on and enjoy your life.
And, maybe in the future, we will see each other again.
And, when that happens.
I'll throw a few rocks at you. You know, for old times sakes.
...Oh yeah, if you ever mention the time I lost my clothes, I'll be throwing more than just rocks at your little head.
[7:12 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: As he picked the letter from the gemstone, a smile formed across his face as he read it. At first small, until it slowly grew larger and larger as it became as large as his heart. "Luna..."
I can't believe I'd say this, but I'd actually like that...
With a quick glance at the window, his spirits were momentarily downed. Like all happy things before, this moment had closed to an inevitable end. "Ah... it was fun while it lasted..."
He took out his letter, writing...
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You know, I've been enjoying my life the moment I got into the Blades, silly! And I think I'm enjoying it even more. So much more to the world than I actually thought...
... well, atleast you finally said it. I was beginning to think you actually didn't care about those memories! They were...
"The happiest times I ever had..." He said the words he wrote, feeling a familiar, warm sensation that both comforted and soothed him.
Geez, it's beginning to look dark. I guess it's time to... say goodbye. But we'll see each other again, obviously…!
It was great talking to you, Luna. You always make my day better, big sis...
But, before I want to say goodbye...
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He put in the letter into the gemstone, the warm feeling in him having slightly shifted to a more sentimental, bittersweet feeling. As he looked at the empty sheet of paper; that would be the final letter he’d send, he instinctively felt that he had to make it count.
And he already knew how
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[7:12 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: He put in the letter into the gemstone, the warm feeling in him having slightly shifted to a more sentimental, bittersweet feeling. As he looked at the empty sheet of paper; that would be the final letter he’d send, he instinctively felt that he had to make it count.
And he already knew how
--
After what would be ages, Luna would find a second letter, popping out of the stone. Her little brother took time for his letters, but it almost seemed he stopped until now.
And curiously enough, there were small stains on it. It wouldn’t take a genius to realize they were teardrops, though considering the Queen, she probably would have denied it.
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I want to say, that every day that passes, I absolutely, without a doubt, always, always, and ALWAYS think of you and the happy memories we made together. I always smile and look back at those memories, because they'll last with me my entire life.
I want you to know that no matter where you are, or when you ask, i'm always ready to give my very best.
And I want you to know that I'd rather side with you than the world,. I'd cross all the oceans just to be by your side. I'd climb mountains just so you won't be alone, and I'd endure anything the world can throw at me!--No matter how painful it is, it's worth to be with you
Nothing's enough for me to thank you for everything you've done. I never do enough for you, or anyone else, and I just want the best for you--Because I've had so much, so much happiness from you that I want to share it with you, again and again and again...
When I’m next to you, I have this funny feeling inside me. It’s as if no matter how bad I feel, I can stand back up again. I feel like I can take on anything if it you’re with me, because I know I’m fighting for something I love.(edited)
[7:12 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: When I see you, I feel all sorts of emotions. I'm happy that get to see you again, I'm relieved that you're safe I get excited to talk to you, with you and even about you. I jump on joy when you still remember me, but I get worried about what happened while you were gone, and all the problems you have. I wish that I was there for anything that happened to you. I feel scared that I'm not being good enough, but I also get scared that I'm being too attached and giving you space, and i always fear the day you'll forget me, Sometimes I get angry when you don't believe how much you mean to me, but I get more angry when someone hurts you when they shouldn't. I get upset when you don't let me a chance to get close to you, even if I can see you need it and I get sad when I see you hurt and I can't do anything to help it...
The last day we had together was... was one of the happiest days I ever, ever, ever had, because I didn't just got a new big sis...
I-I also got to be a little brother, and I finally, finally got to be close...
E-even if it all ended, I'm happy it even happened...
I...
...
I could go on forever, forever, forever, and forever, and I'd still be going!but I think that'd bore you...
No words are enough to show how I feel, and what I want to say... so I think I should just go with this. Short and simple
Sapphire taught me a word once, eternal. It's like forever, but even more... so...
Eternally, and without any doubt or hesitation, as Ness of the Brutus's Blade's, with all my heart...(edited)
[7:16 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI:
[7:17 PM] NOTICE ME SENPAI: ... and forever and ever...
-Love, your little brother, Ness
