The End of the Conflict (VI)

Having already recovered I wanted to stretch my legs and also to thank the man that kept me on stasis for many days. After asking for his whereabouts I was told that when I got my health back and leave the state of danger he disappeared. I wonder where he has gone, I hope I have a chance to see him again in the future.

Leaving the building I observed a familiar face approaching us.

"Asriel! So you're awake, that's good"

"Leah, I'm glad yo see you on one piece. What happened to you on the last time I saw you?"

"Other members of the rebellion came and picked me up, thanks to you I was able to leave the front of the battlefield without any conflicts. Later the word was spread that you had defeated Victor. I never thought that you'll be able to do it; I mean, I'm proud to see you victorious!"

"... you didn't have faith in me, don't you?"

"Haha, let's leave that in the past. And who is the one hiding behind you?"

I haven't noticed that detail, a little hand was hugging my waist from my back trying to hide her presence. I had forgotten that Maria is really shy of speaking with strangers, I'm surprised how close we have become in so little time.

"She is my friend Maria, we'll be together from now on. She's Leah, she helped me when I arrived to the capital to escape from a bunch of weirdos"

"That last part wasn't necessary... well yeah, crazies is not enough"

"... nice meeting you" added Maria with a faint nod.

"Asriel, I didn't knew you prefer them younger. Looking closer I can say you have good taste. Even so, isn't she just a kid?"

"Leah, don't get any weird ideas. We-"

"I, I'm not a kid! I'm already 15 years old! I know that I'm a little short, but not for that..."

Her courage only lasted until that instant. When she noticed that we were staring at her surprised by the sudden yell she came back to hide behind me putting her face on my back.

I didn't knew that she could be so adorable. It's decided, I'll protect her with my life. Keeping her purity has become my number one priority for the rest of our days.

"... ha, hahaha! I'm sorry Maria, I didn't mean to offend you. If I remember correctly you were the one who was healing Asriel for days without rest, right?"

"... yes, that was me"

"Wow, that's a task worthy of praise. Without your help this man would be death, you better return the favour Asriel"

"Of course I have that on mind. I doubt that a day will come when I can do something for her that's on the same level... anyway, I promise to give her my life. I'll be her knight that'll protect her from any menace that comes"

"Asriel..."

I felt her little hand squeeze my back a little harder. Did my words cause her to be ashamed?

"Oh, well said. I don't knew that you could be a gentleman"

"Stop joking. More important, about our situation..."

"I know, that guy named John explained me the details. Don't worry, my lips are sealed. Nobody from this place will spread any details about you, specially the abilities of your friend, I promise"

"Thanks, I appreciate it"

"So, what do you pretend to do from now on?"

The 3 of us went to another place to sit and have a talk, then I explained her our plans for the future.