Regret

Kiyoko swings his sword. Flames flowing off it. He spins around before slamming the tip of the blade in the ground. Using it as leverage to vault over it. He slams his foot into the ground. Ice explodes as Kiyoko Swings the sword over his head. Slamming the sword into the ground as flames explode. He takes several deep breaths in quick succession. Sweat rolls down his forehead. His white curly hair shading over his eyes.

"You should slow down Kiyoko... You're still recovering-" Kiyoko grits his teeth. He violently swings his sword towards Frederic. Flames pouring off it. Frederic jumps back, dodging the attack.

"Why should I... It's this body that's lost someone so close to it and couldn't protect it..." Frederic tries to step forward but getting stopped by Kiyoko's sword.

"I don't get it... What do you mean Kiyoko-!" Kiyoko spins around swinging the sword. Frederic ducks under the blade. Frederic jumps forward and grabbing Kiyoko's arm.

"I'm supposed to be strong... I'm a royal... I can't let anyone down!" Kiyoko throws Frederic into a wall.

"And here I am... I couldn't protect you OR Oji because I'm so weak!" Frederic coughs a bit.

"No one ever said you had to carry your burden alone... And what! Did you just forget protecting an entire city from being wiped off the map!?" Kiyoko furrows his brows and grits his teeth. Frederic draws his Battle Axe.

"I get it you're angry!... You couldn't protect Oji or my Dad... But I'm here aren't I!?... Take your anger out on me!... Let your burden go!... Share it with your best friend!" Frederic bolts forward locking blades with Kiyoko. Kiyoko pushes Frederic away and slamming his blade into the ground. Barely missing Frederic. Kiyoko jumps over it and using it for leverage to kick Frederic in the head. Kiyoko grabs the sword and swinging it over his head. The blade extends into a whip. Frederic doesn't dodge as Kiyoko stops attacking.

"Why aren't you dodging me...?" Frederic falls to the ground as he exhales.

"I wouldn't be sharing your burden... If I kept ignoring... Dodging your words... Would I?" Kiyoko's eyes widen as he falls to the ground. Tears well up in his eyes. Frederic quickly leaning over and hugging Kiyoko.

"You've been through a lot... I know... I'm still reflecting on my past mistakes... But I've always been here for you... Don't hold your emotions back... You can share them with me... Kiyoko" the two hug a bit before Kiyoko breaks the hug. Someone standing behind Frederic. Kiyoko's eyes widen in disbelief as a man stands there. His curly white hair blowing in the wind. His purple eyes and pale skin looking down at Kiyoko.

"Kiyoko... Frederic... I have news" Frederic turns around and jolting standing. Several badges rest on the man's shirt. A large Katana hoisted at his back.

"S-Shioka... I thought you died during the war!" Shioka chuckles.

"Nope... But, that's not what I've come for..." Kiyoko raises an eyebrow as Frederic helps him standing.

"The Queen... Albeit short notice... Has requested you two and several others to attend a direct meeting with her" Kiyoko and Frederic pause for a second before shouting in disbelief.

"Sheath your Weapons, clean your faces... We'll meet you there" Shioka turns around and walking away. Frederic looking at Kiyoko who seems calm. He takes a deep breath as Kiyoko looks away sorrowfully.

"Sorry... For attacking you... Frederic... I wasn't really thinking..." Frederic shakes his head. Resting his hand on Kiyoko's shoulder.

"You're greatest accomplishment isn't when you're at your best... It's when realizing your at your worst... Everyone struggles with something... And some don't make it farther than that... The only way to improve further... Is by recognizing your at your worst... And go from there" Kiyoko looks at Frederic before walking off to prepare for the meeting. Frederic Left behind. Frederic lifts his hand and sighing.

"He'll understand eventually" the sky gets dark as clouds roll in. The wind slightly blowing his hair. Thunder booms as Frederic looks at the sky.

"Here comes another hurricane... Better get inside and to that meeting" Frederic walks towards the castle as a few raindrops hit the ground.