Chap. 69

The sounds of her breathing was the only thing that filled the void in the room. Few hours passed by, the lassie was still sleeping, but her mind was else where, bringing her to the unknown place. The recent incident was still fresh; ____ vividly saw images of Key in her arms, the blood that was on his body, bruises that was visible.

She woke up jolted after what she saw in the dream. Far end of the dark place where she stood, she saw a glimmering star and arise from the darkness was-

"Key..." The name trailed off from her trembling lips. The last beating of his heart was still could be felt in her hands as he slowly passing away. She still couldn't believe he had gone. The only friend she had ever made in that year....

"Hey, you're awake?"

The sounds of the door opened had shaked her out of her reverie and turned her head to the door. Kris was closing the door behind him and made his way to the bed and sat in front of her.

He tucked her hair that was in her face behind her ears gently.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't brought you here" he started, making ____ lift her eyes to see him. His gaze were on her hand while he slowly massaging them.

"I took away the one you loved most. I took away the one who made you feel happy and safe. I want to bring you home, but I need to train you first. You have the Healer's Heart; one thing that every Fallen seeks to restore their glory and power to be the Light Angels again but the last time it was used was 5000 years ago. When the Healer's Heart was in his hand, he used it with pure evil and almost wiped out the Kingdom, my home..." There was a pause for a while. He felt heavy when it came to tell her.

____ squeezed his hand slowly, making sure he was not alone and that she will be there to hear all of it.

"I never thought it was even existed... Until Taemin told me you have it. I'm not sure of myself how did you have it in the first place. After all these years watching you, I know now why was so desperate to have you here... And you change me, _____"

By then, she mustered all her courage to look him in the eyes because she felt her heart beating so fast when he locked his gaze into hers. She knew she was falling for him but she couldn't do that. Her heart had always been Minho in it and she couldn't deny the fact that she had always been in love with him.

Kris knew what she was thinking of and he couldn't hide the pain that was stabbing inside of him, but he couldn't do that because she belonged to Minho. Being a Fallen one never broke his principle when he was first outcast to Underworld. Yes, he did those cruel things but when it came to pure love? He just couldn't do that.

"All I'm asking is, will you willing to learn and harness your powers for the battle?"

*****

Few months passed, the world became more open to the devilish monsters Luhan had brought with him and had to endure with his actions. Thousands and thousands of Angels were assigned to watch over the humans to make sure there would be no blood fall into his hands and innocent slaughtered.

Minho who was taking care of her parents watched every single move that they made and where they would be going next. Minho had seen her practicing her powers through Kris after he allowed Minho to see through his eyes. She's growing stronger everyday and Kris wouldn't let her go easily if she passed the test he given her. Every test would go to a higher level even for the General of the Kingdom, it was not that easy.

She had to endure all the pain but she stick to her word; no pain, no gain. She knew it was her purpose to make sure Luhan won't do something so evil again.

"Hyung!"

Minho was pulled out of his reverie and saw Taemin standing beside him. They were in her parents' office at the time.

"Queen Moon said the time is nearing so we have to prepare anytime"

Minho nodded curtly and ruffled the young lad's hair. Indeed with her growing stronger, so does Angels too when they discovered their powers a little bit different than before.

"Don't worry, hyung. She's in our side now" said Taemin reassuringly  and nudged Minho with hid shoulder.

"I hope she is. It's Tao I'm afraid"

"Yeah I know"

With that, they each threw a knowing glance for Tao had the charms to pull anyone into his trap, including the one who has the Healer's Heart. They say when one who possessed it is at its truly vulnerable state, he or she will be destroyed into dust by second.

Minho prayed that she won't be facing any of it while battling with them legions of Luhan.