Mommy?

[Arceid]

Many students survived the onslaught this time, A thing to be proud of. We are getting stronger, a few more years and people will be ready to move on from earth.

I swept my gaze across the ruins caused by the terrifying battle. I've gotten numb..from death, from blood, from wounds. Am I losing my emotions? Am I losing myself?

An assuring hand on my shoulder, woke me from my brooding.

"Don't think too much Arc, you aren't emotionless."

The person comforting me was Larissa Haven, tall girl with silky smooth wavy blue hair, teal coloured big eyes having an overall gorgeous visage. Currently she was wearing a white shirt with a black tie and pants, adorned with some mild accessories too.

Her skin was mildly pale, usually she would have a really bossy attitude. I guess she is also strained from battle.

"Haha…You sure, from the moment Azrael has arrived, he has been hurting himself quite a lot. I didn't even try to stop him, we know that it's common to see bloodshed but not him. He got hurt again and again, it didn't concern me that much."

"It's not you Arc, your brother, he is quite the specimen if I do say so. He is not normal, he is too adaptable or just doesn't care about himself."

Nice way of saying he is definitely weird. I disregard the useless thought.

"He has always been a good child, never demanding anything. Never committing mischiefs, always well mannered. An ideal child, I was the one who was embarrassing him, his entire childhood was just me bullying him."

She motion me to sit on a nearby debris, after which she held my shoulders.

"You were in your teenage years, that much is understandable…"

Hearing her enchanting voice, I was taking out my pent up emotions. I guess I'm pretty human....for the time being.

"When he grew up, he had developed a fierce sense of independence. That's his core personality. I don't know how I should deal with him, I don't wanna cross any boundaries. Yet seeing him basically killing himself…hurts."

Larissa hugged me and started ruffling my hair, "You are a big baby. Don't think too much, you just care about your brother. Go and have a talk with him, tell him to not take any drastic measures like today. It will be fine, trust me."

If only it was that easy, still he was always on my mind peculiarly. Even right now I was imagining him calling me. "Aww… my cute baby big brother."

Wait!! Wtf, Seriously he arrived at this time, I instantly forgot my care for this gremlin. His chuckling face looked so punchable at the amount. I carefully got out of Larrisa's embrace.

*Punch*

"What the hell? What kind of caring brother you are, you punched me harder than that turtle."

"Turtle didn't punch you."

"You get the point don't you, old man."

Veins popped on my forehead, he just needed some through beating and then he will start being cautious. I don't know why I was thinking about it so long and hard.

Coughing Larrisa joined in, "Hello, Azrael. I'm your brother's association partner. Larrisa Haven, nice to meet you."

Azrael shook her hand politely and inquired, "Did I pass my test?"

Larrisa, puzzled, asked, "What test?"

Larrisa looked at me for explanation. "Ah…This guy wants to join Blue Fright, he showed his strength. Now he wants the confirmation".

Larrisa made a surprise 'O' face. I should have asked for her permission first.

"What do you think of him, Larrisa? Can he join us?"

Larrisa placed her hands on her chin, thought for a few good minutes.

She shrugged her shoulders and said, "I can't think of a reason for him to not join, we can even invite that guy Kaltain and the girl Vesna."

"So..I passed with flying colours, So did those two. I choose the best guys for the team."

His entire face screamed praise me you bastard, of course as a good big brother, I will ignore it.

"I will send the invitation letter to those two, you who can join whenever you want."

"Nice!!!"

"Ok, you brothers enjoy your time. I'm going, bye."

After Larrisa left, Azrael conveyed his feelings, "Don't think too much about me, I have a strong mental fortitude. I won't be swayed by my powers and commit heinous crimes or stuff."

"You will break the Gen*va conventions, don't lie to me."

Laughing he replied, "Of course, I will if something happened to you, or anyone related to me. By the way, are Gen*va conventions still there?"

"Technically not, because many people have firepower worse than nuclear bombs."

"Haha…That's true."

"Are you alright? Azrael, jumping straight to fight something clearly stronger than yourself was basically suicide, you even took other children with you."

"I choose them, because they are like me. They want to enjoy life but can't, there is not a single thing to live for..in our lives."

I don't know..should I be happy or sad..he has not changed a bit, for better or for worse.

"Let's leave such talks for some other time. Let's go meet up with Edith and go back home."

"I met her already, she was in her tent curled up. I told her not to talk about my return."

"Hmm, that's for the better. Only my closest ally knows about your circumstances."

"Oh..like that mommy, who was pampering you. Who is a good little baby, aww."

*Punch*

I really should not care about this gremlin.

"How many such close people do you have, broth..."