The Sound of a Broken Curse

Seventeen years have passed since I met with Sebastian again. He visits me occasionally so I won't be so lonely. I've been trying to find a new magistrate. Someone who would rule hell instead of me. I might have actually found someone. She is a unique demon, to say the least. But she has the same morals as me, so I hope she will keep hell in check. Her name is Thymea.

C: It was good to see you again.

Thymea: Miss. Fasledawn.

C: Always with the formality. I enjoyed this tea party. And I shall read these reports later. Now, before I go I-

Unexpectedly, a portal opened next to me. It was one of my golems.

Golem: Forgive me mistress, but it's urgent.

C: What is it?

Golem: It's about the man you asked to keep an eye on. Mr. Nagisa is in the hospital.

His last words echoed in my head.

C: What? When?

Golem: He was in a car accident, and he is severely injured. I don't think he will make it.

C: I'm sorry. I must go now.

Thymea: I will wait for your next visit.

I changed my form and tore open a gate to Earth. I didn't know what I was doing. Something was breaking in me. All I could see was his face before me. I didn't care how many humans saw me fly there. All I wanted was to see him. To know he is safe. When I arrived there, I swung the hospital door right open.

C: Where is he? Where is Keitaro Nagisa?

Nurse: I-I-

C: Where. Is. He.

Nurse: Th-Thirt floor. Room 125.

I ran up the stairs and opened the room where he was, only to see him hooked up to machines. His... My friends were there too. All three of them.

H: Who-who are you?

R: Leave our friend alone.

C: I don't have time for this. I'm sorry, but you must remember. Aanurukhdut.

I gave them their memories back. As I walked up to Keitaro, I saw how badly injured he was.

C: Don't worry. I'm here now, love. Ilaela wadla afihs.

I poured a lot of magic into that spell to heal his wounds. But nothing happened.

H: Cornelia? Is that you?

C: Why? Why won't it work?

As I teared up, I looked down at his hand. He was marked, by the Mark Of Death.

C: No. No. This cannot be happening. You can't die.

I didn't even notice when my friends got behind me. I looked back only to see them cry as well.

A: Is there nothing you can do?

C: No. I can't...

As I was crying my heart out, I felt a gentle squeeze in my hand. When I looked down, his eyes were open. I was so glad for a moment.

K: You returned to me, my moonlight.

He smiled and let my hand go. Everything felt silent. All I could hear was the machine that kept him alive as it gave a long continuous beeping sound.

C: No. Please, you can't be dead. No. NO. Nonono. Oh goddess please no. Not him. Please take me, not him.

After all this time, he remembered me. I didn't give his memory back. His love alone for me broke the curse. I just knelt there next to his bed for a long time. I must have fallen asleep because, when I woke up I was in my bed with my friend sleeping beside me. It all felt like a bed dream. A nightmare that came to life. All I wanted was for him to be happy. And now he is dead. I don't know if I ever can leave this bed. Nor do I wish to. Right now, I just wish I was dead instead of him...