Chapter 108: Byakuya Wakes Up

Days passed serenely in the Zodiac Palace where the Rose Cruce Order now resided. One bright morning, when Tamie and Kokuyo, as usual, sat in the chamber of Byakuya, they heard the faint deep voice come from the bed:

“Tamie… Kokuyo…”

“Byakuya!”

Kokuyo hugged him the first and Tamie came after. Byakuya smiled, happy to see his dearest brother and friend. Yet, he was still too weak to properly express the sweet emotions that overwhelmed his heart.

“How are you?” Tamie asked with tears running down her cheeks. “I’ll call Nora!”

She left the brothers to have some alone family time. Byakuya coughed:

“Kokuyo…”

“Try not to speak. Your throat too, has been damaged. I am so happy you’re alright!”

“Same here…”

“Hmph, worry about yourself!” Kokuyo laughed – he was beaten up, lying injured in the bed, and had the nerve to talk like that?