Chapter Fifteen : New Resolve and New Sister

Kurome and I walked down the streets of my reality marble, she looked around surprised at the sight of the place and how it the aura it contained was nothing but happiness and care.

Kurome : "W-Where are we again?" she asked as she looked over to me.

Davis : "We are inside a reality I have realized through pain and heartbreak I've experienced within the walls of the corrupt capital, this is what I am going to make of that place into - my ideal kingdom, sure it could use some expansion; but, that will come later."

Kurome : "Why did you destroy my snacks?" Kurome asked with an annoyed look, the realization finally hit and she didn't beat around the bush with the question.

Davis : "Ah..... That well, what is a little girl like yourself eating cookies laced with drugs that damage your senses and are capable of killing you when taken over a certain amount of time and in such large amounts?" I rebuked with my own question and gave my reason at the same time, but I was really curious and angry, that a little girl like Kurome was taking drugs.

Kurome : "I take them to get stronger." she said in a monotone voice, she was now trying the emotionless warrior approach to this and frankly that was going to be turned upside down at some point.

Davis : "Hmph, you really think taking those drugs will make you stronger? HA! Those will kill you at some point in your life in your early adult years or earlier then that. I don't know about you, but I can't even fathom as to why you want to get stronger by such ridiculous means."

Kurome : "It's for what I said earlier to meet my older sister and to kill her." Kurome scowled. She was getting more mouthy as we conversed, has to be a part of withdrawal effects, and the fact she witnessed me destroying them doesn't help anything.

Davis : (I suppose I'll figure out soon enough, this reality marble brings out the best memories besides being a reality I have visualized.)

We walked in silence for a time when she notices a house familiar to her, this caused her to run towards that house.

Davis : (Oh guess we'll find out her reasons.)

Kurome opened the door to the house and saw many familiar sights to her, the furniture the rooms. This was her home, her childhood home before being sold away by her parents. She turned and saw a familiar face, one that she wants to kill

??? : "Kurome, welcome home!" The person reached out to give Kurome a hug, as that was happening Kurome was frantically searching for her blade, but to no avail, so she threw a punch with everything she had only for me to stop her from connecting.

Davis : "I can tell this is someone from your own family; but, the first thing you do when you see them is attack them? That makes me both confused and angry that you would do such a thing; however, there must be a story behind this, until you- whaaaa??."

I was interrupted by what the image of the person did, she went through Kurome, and actually went to hug someone much smaller. This both surprised us, and I figured that this has to be younger Kurome, judging from the short and black hair and eyes as well.

Davis : "Huh, an illusion, well something to think about, and this is the first time I've seen this house, so I'll have to - eh?" Interrupted from solo monlouging again by Kurome, she burried herself into my shoulder, dropped to her knees, and began crying her eyes out.

Kurome : *sob* *sob* *sob*

Davis : "Hey, hey, hey, your alright. I'm right here, it's okay.... it's okay let it all out, your okay, your okay." I said as I did what I could to reassure her and patted her back.

Davis : (It's obvious that she's had nobody to talk to about whatever happened in her life, maybe this person I'm seeing is probably her sister, mother maybe? I don't know, maybe she'll tell when she calms down, until then, I'll stay with Kurome here until she calms down.)

As Kurome wept, the reality marble faded away, and the both of us were transported back to reality, Merlin was waiting for us and didn't ask since he knew what was going on from how I was comforting Kurome. He made the suggestion to get some rest, he went to sleep, but I stayed awake for Kuromes' sake, she eventually cried herself to sleep, and made me into a bed to sleep on, I don't mind it as I was leaned up against a tree, so I gave her some headpats, and held her while I slept.

*Some hours later*

Dawn finally came and Merlin made his way over to me.

Merlin : 'Psst, Davis, hey, wake up it's morning and we must get going'

Davis : 'Yeah, I'm up.' I said as I rubbed my eyes.

Merlin : 'Ah, it seems she has taken to clinging to you for comfort.' Merlin teased, mentioning Kurome still sleeping on me comfortably.

Davis : 'Managed to get her name, she's Kurome, and I think most of her problems stem from family and abandonment issues. Poor girl has been alone for who knows how long and hasn't had anyone to talk to about these things and - ah.'

I was cut off by Kurome waking from her sleep.

Kurome : 'mmmm, where... where are we?' she asked looking around.

Davis : "We're still at the lake, it's morning now, also, I hate to spring this on you. but from we saw in my marble, I'll need answers, first off, who was that?" I needed answers at this point and I had decided that in order to help Kurome, it would be based on those amswers.

Kurome : "M- my - my Onee-chan, she's the only family I love and have left."

Davis : (Okay that's one piece of the puzzle, now for why she tried to attack her.) "So why did you try to attack your own sister?" This is the hard part, getting the reason behind this question. I could tell it was difficult because she started sniffling, the tears would likely come back so I hugged her and rubbed her back while she talked.

Kurome : "She- *sniff* She abandoned me, left me at the hands of the empire, we were powerful *sniff* assasins together, and unstoppable, but they had us *sniff* separated for a time, *sniff* we were reunited, *sniff* but then she left, before I could get a chance *sniff to talk to her and try to convince her *sniff* to stay, she had already left. *sniff*" When she finished the crying continued, she was hurt by this for a long time and this was the only time or chance she has to talk about it. Good thing she is talking about it. Rubbing her back I came to a conclusion on what I should do for her sake.

Davis : "Hey Kurome, watch this." I used my magic to make flowers out flames, had them move across the sky. lake, and grass, coming close, but not touching the grass. Upon seeing the flowers, a small part of the darkness that had wrapped around Kurome had lifted she was able to express herself, not as a killer, or an assassin; but as a young girl seeing one the best things she'll ever see in her life.

Kurome : "uwooo- they're so wonderful!" She said with a sparkle in her eyes.

Davis : "Now don't touch flowers, they're made fire so of course they'll burn you of you do touch them; however, you can smell them, I've made them so that they can heal the current stress and damage to your body, heart, and mind; though, the rest, the more difficult parts such as talking to your sister, you will have to do on your own terms, understand?"

Kurome turned to hear my words and became happy about the flowers and what she would have to do.

Kurome : "Mm!" She nodded, she then turned to the flowers and had herself a good whiff of the flowers.

Kurome : "Ahhh~ they smell so good! Thank you Davis, Onii-chan!" Kurome giggled after saying Onii-chan.

The air was quiet, I was in shock and Merlin had a surprised 'ho-ho' expression on his face.

Merlin : "Well sounds lile you've acquired a little sister Davis."

Davis : "HAHAHAHA!!!! SO IT WOULD SEEM! HAHAHA!" I laughed feeling good and victorious about this, I have a little sister now. With that said I'm going have her make a promise here.

Davis : "Kurome!" I called out.

Kurome : "Onii-chan?" she responds.

Davis : "You're going to make this promise to me, when you see your sister again, you'll work things out with her and not fight her, do you promise that?"

Hearing that Kurome lit up, the flowers positive effects were already working their magic to help her think more positively, and as she fights the damage of the drugs will reverse and her senses will come back to her gradually; however, unlike the drugs used on her, my magic will make her senses and reflexes much stronger and faster then ever before, in short, she's on the path to self betterment.

Kurome : "Yes! I promise that, I promise to work everything out with my sister. I hope you and her can become friends some day Onii-chan~." She promised as the dawn finally gave light to our surroundings, she was the first to be graced by sun so as she made that promise, she looked as though she was reborn into someone who has overcome everything, the difference here is that she has overcome something, thanks to my kindness.

On the inside her promise made me a happy older brother and relieved nonetheless.

Davis : "Good, now let's get going, we have some ways to go before we get home, let's go."

Kurome : "Home?" she asked tilting her head to the side.

Davis : "Of course, since you're now my little sister, we're going home together, well your new home for that matter."

Kurome became so happy and stars appeared in her eyes, she began to run towards me with open arms.

Kurome : "YAAAAAYYY!!"

She lept and wrapped her arms around one of mine.

Kurome : "Let's go home, Onii-chan."

I gave Kurome some headpats and the three of us began again toward home.

Merlin : "Ahh- I feel a little forgotten here guys." Merlin interjected with a forced smile that had a bit of loneliness behind it.

Davis : "AH- Merlin that's right you have Kuromes' weapon, since we trust her you should give it back to her."

Kurome turned her gaze toward Merlin who was scratching the back of his head with a defeated smile.

Merlin : "Hello, Kurome, I'm Merlin The Mage of-" before Merlin could finished, Kurome lunged at Merlin.

Kurome : "GIVE ME MY BLADE BAAAAACK!!"

Merlin : "AHHHH!!!!!" Merlin yelled as he got tackled by Kurome who was bonking him on the head repeatedly in an effort to get back her weapon.

Davis : "HAHAHAHA, yikes Merlin, guess she's hostile towards anyone else holding her weapon haha." I teased Merlin as he we getting attacked by Kurome; thus, putting a good start to the morning.