Chapter 24.

Alisa drifted off to sleep.

In her dream......

What the..... Urgh...Alisa groaned. Again! Where am I this time? She said while studying the place.

It's.....when Caelia died in this kingdom! Alisa thought. It's.....okay,don't cry.....I think we'll meet again. Take care of Zeldris and Estarossa for....me please. You know how they are,don't you? And take care of that sister of mine,Elizabeth. She might appear strong, but.....her heart is very....fragile. If you break it,I'll....come back from the dead and kill you myself, Caelia chuckled weakly while looking at him intently. No! You can't die now! Let's go, Elizabeth will heal you,Meliodas said panickly while flying. No,put me down, please. He hesitated. I said put me down,damn it! Caelia said then she coughed a lot of blood.

I'll only hurt her if.....she sees me like this. She caressed his cheek and said,Take care of her in my place and don't let her suffer,ever. Did you know... that you were always my favorite brother, Meliodas. I...love you....big...brother....and tell Zeldris....about... Gelda..... Then she lost her life.

Let me eat you insects,those monsters in the whole kingdom said. Why? Why,Caelia? What am I gonna tell Elizabeth? Meliodas said while crying bitterly.

He cried and wailed and couldn't control his power. He released it and the whole kingdom burned to the ground. He took Caelia's body to a plain and lay her there. Then her body turned into a black rose. The inside petals were white while the outside petals were black. It poured four drops of tears on the ground resembling her three brothers and sister. Then the petals flew with the wind.

I'm sorry,Caelia. I couldn't protect you,I'm sorry, Meliodas stood up. Then he flew away.

Where is he off to now? Alisa asked herself. Then a massive wind blew that changed the surroundings. This is their secret hideout,where Caelia found out, Alisa thought.

Meliodas,where's Caelia,oh,I mean Athena,where is she? I found out that you were battling some demons and corrupted monsters in Alina Kingdom. Isn't she supposed to be with you? Elizabeth asked innocently. He looked down and gritted his teeth, unable to tell the love of his life that her only little sister is dead. What's wrong,Meliodas? I know that look. What happened to her? Is she okay? Where is my sister Athena? Meliodas,please answer me! Where is she,tell...She was shaking Meliodas with her hands and before she could finish,he muttered with bitterness and sorrow,She's dead,Elizabeth. Caelia is dead. I couldn't protect her,I'm so sorry! They tried to deliver a fatal blow but she took it instead of me! He squeezed his hands and gritted his teeth until they removed blood.

*gasp* Elizabeth stepped back and held her chest. She slumped on the floor holding her chest and started crying. Why? Why,Athena? You said you would always be there,and you'll survive this cruel world for me and Meliodas! Why? She stood and up and started punching Meliodas and said,Why didn't you protect her like you said you would,Huh! Tell me! Damn it! She died because of you. You're strong enough to take that blast but she took it instead! Don't you know that that month is when both her Druid powers and Demonic powers are always depleted! What? I'm sorry,I didn't know,I swear! He stammered. You didn't know?! You're a moron,a fool and a hypocrite! You couldn't protect her or know her flaws because you're too focused on obeying your father's wishes and being a ' role model' to your two brothers! You know why she died? It's because of your incompetence! Elizabeth said while looking at him with tears in her eyes and punching him at the same time.

She cried bitterly. Meliodas hugged her and she hugged him back. Everything you said is true. I know I can't atone for what I've done by even saying sorry but please forgive me,Meliodas said.

She sniffled and said, It's okay! I was mad because you didn't know about the depletion of her powers.

He moved her bangs and kissed her forehead and said,I'm gonna fulfill one of her wishes and protect you and love you forever,okay?

Okay,she answered then she gave him a gentle kiss on his lips.

*gasp* Alisa woke up with drenched hair and clothes. Why did I feel hurt when I saw them cry? She asked herself. And I noticed something. Then dark crest on this Meliodas' guy's forehead and the crest on this Elizabeth girl that's in her eyes,both of them, they're in those books.

I need to travel a little,just for a few days,Alisa said while jolting out of bed. Tatsumi,I want to travel for a few days,I want you to provide them with anything they need,okay? I'll pass by Chaldea to tell them I'll be leaving for a few days,Alisa said while looking for necessities. Yes,miss. If I may ask, where are you going exactly? Tatsumi asked calmly. She looked at him intently and said coldly,You need to mind your own business,Tatsumi. If you know too much,even of your caliber can die,understand? Yes, miss. I'll take your advice to heart and I'll do as you say,Tatsumi answered. Good. Then she left for Chaldea.

When she reached there she swiftly entered through the window and squatted on the table infront of the head mistress, tilted her head and said,I wanna talk to my kids,bring them to me. Of... of course, Cisca shuddered. Who is this girl? She just sent a shiver all over my body! Cisca thought while going panickly to call Xia,Ming and Xuan.

After five minutes,they entered to find Alisa sitting on the table while eating liquorice. She jumped down and looked at Cisca coldly. She shuddered and muttered,Y-Yes,I'll give you some time and space to.....to talk. Take as much time as you need.

Xia,Xuan,Ming,I'm leaving for business elsewhere, Alisa stated. Where are you going Mommy? Is it dangerous? Ming said panickly. No,no at all,Alisa said. But where are you exactly going,Mom? Xia and Xuan asked. It's related to my research and I have no choice but to go,okay? Alisa said while taking the last strand of liquorice. Are you gonna be okay? I don't want you to get hurt, Mommy? Ming pouted and looked down like a rained on puppy.

Alisa ruffed her hair and said,I'm gonna be fine,so don't worry. Okay? Okay,she pouted. Well,I'm leaving See ya! Before she flew out,Xia and Xuan shouted, Wait...take care of yourself,okay? Alisa smirked and said,Okay.

While she was flying,she found herself going to Lake Pienes. What.....what am I doing? Where am I going? Body,stop! Alisa shouted while struggling and trying to fly to another direction at the same time. Then a heavenly voice said,

It seems that you don't even want to accept it. But you'll have to face it soon enough.

It was three in the morning by then while she was struggling. Stop! Alisa shouted mid air. Then she stopped. A blinding light shone. Then white wings of a different race appeared on her back and her eyes looked different. I'm sorry I have to do this, the heavenly voice said. Then she put her spirit into a deep sleep.

Then the voice led her to Lake Pienes. She sat next to a beautiful open bark on a very big tree that was filled with black roses on top but blue lotuses on the bottom. There was laid a pale body with black hair and black,blue and golden garments.

She touched his pale lips and she kissed them gently and she started crying. The voice said,Tristan,I'm so sorry for my incompetence. I wasn't able to save you in any of your lives. I'm so sorry. Please forgive me,would you please? The voice in Alisa's body said bitterly.

Then she sat next to him and said,Chikai!

Then a white book with golden floral printings appeared and floated on her hand. And a golden tip feather pen too.

Then she started to write while crying,

**Nariyamanu ai wo sakebu yo,

Subete wo daite koko ni irun da,

Hikari wo soko ni aru yo,

Yuzurenai omoi wo kakete,

Kibou no hate wo,boku wa ikiru yo,

Yume ni tsunaida kimi to.

Hajimari wo itsuka bokura no te de umidasun da yo,

Yasashii kimi no koe mo kitto sekai o kaerareru,

Dare mo kiri ja tachiagare yashinai kara,

Tagai ni te wo nobashite kagiri no koeta ashita e,

Nariyamanu ai wo sakebu yo,

Butsukariatte wakariaun da,

Hikari o tsukuridasu yo,

Akirameru omoi wo kakete,

Kibou no hate wo,boku wa ikiru yo,

Yume ni tsunaida kimi to.

Ayamachi o osorete dareka o semete shimau tabi,

Hontòni mitsumeru beki wa jibun da to kizuku yo,

Kimi ga boku o kaeta kotoba ga kokoro ugokasu,

Mada minu akogare o takamaru mune ni motomete,

Makiokoru omoi no kaze ga,

Mabuta no oku de atsuku yureta yo,

Kimi wa furikaeranai,

Kagayai ta hibi o tabidachi,

Kibou ni hate ni fumidashite iku,

Yume ni tsunaida kimi to.

Kanashimi ni make akunain da yo ikari ni uchikachitai n da yo,

Yuragu morosa mo mukiatte koetain da,

Dakara boku wa kimi ni iu n da tatoe dare ka ga waraou tomo,

Tomoni ikiru sono koe o mamoritsuzukeru.

Nariyamanu ai wo sakebu yo,

Subete wo daite koko ni irun da,

Hikari wa soko ni aru yo,

Yuzurenai omoi wo kakete,

Kibou na hate wo,boku wa ikiru yo,

Yume ni tsunaida kimi to*.

She closed the book and put the golden feather on top and said,Kurito! And it disappeared into thin air.

Then the voice's form changed itself into a dreadful but charming voice. Now Alisa's body had dark wings and her eyes looked different.

(In the same realm,Coincidentally, Meliodas, Elizabeth and Zeldris were there to see Tristan's big sister Gelda.)

How long till we get there,Zeldris? Meliodas asked. It's right there,Zeldris pointed at a big castle infront if them. When they landed at the huge court,Gelda was waiting for them. Hi ya,Gelda,long time no see,Meliodas said. I'm sorry about your little brother,she was a good kid,Elizabeth said.

Zeldris went and hugged her and kissed Gelda and said,Nice to see you again,as always. She slightly blushed. Then turned to Elizabeth.

Thank you,Elizabeth. He really loved your sister, even more than me,she replied. My sister,you mean Athena? She was in love with your brother Tristan? She never said anything of the sort. And she didn't look like the love and being loved type either.

What the? Evaine said that there was this vampire boy that Caelia was always hanging out with. That was your little brother? Meliodas stated.

It was night time by the time they reached the palace.

Then Meliodas felt a surge flowing around his body. And then he said softly,Caelia.....

Meliodas,What's wrong? Are you okay? Elizabeth asked.

Then he sprout his big wings and flew away to find out where the power was coming from. He continued to whisper softly,Caelia.

Meliodas,Wait! Elizabeth flew while trying to catch up.

Then he flew over to Lake Pienes. He stepped down and started looking for 'Caelia'. Then he saw Tristan's body but he didn't find her.

Caelia,where are you? Meliodas shouted. Meliodas slumped on the shore near Tristan's body looking miserable. Meliodas,What are you saying? Caelia... she's gone. Athena would hit you severely if she saw you this miserable because of her,you know, Elizabeth said while hugging him from behind.

But.....I felt her energy radiating from here,I swear,I did,Meliodas said. It's okay. Don't cry or Athena will be mad at you from wherever she is, Elizabeth said. She went over,held his hand and they flew away.

The voice said,

I'm suddenly really happy that neither of you have erased me from your memories. And thank you for protecting her and them for me,

Brother.