Day 4945

7 years later...

A lot has changed after our breakup. With my newfound power, I was better at doing my job. After the ritual, my power became stronger rapidly. I even gained a 4th form that I could change as I needed, but there were powers in me I couldn't explain. Not even with my parent's knowledge. They must have wanted to keep it a secret from me. This also made it harder, in some ways. Since everyone forgot about me, I had to make connections again with every higher person. This time I tried to be careful. No more fun, no more games. I have a job to do... But it's still hard to concentrate. 7 years and, I can still see his face. His bright smile. The tears in his eyes as I left his side... I have a new assignment. I was looking for a serial killer in Stamford. I was inside a coffee spying on the street when suddenly...

???: Excuse me, young Miss. Every seat is taken. Can I sit here?

C: Of course.

When he sat down, I looked at the man. The moment I saw his face my, body froze. I could never forget those blue eyes.

K: I'm sorry. Somehow you look familiar. Have we met before?

C: I...

I didn't know what to say. It was too sudden.

C: I don't think so, sir.

I knew I couldn't just leave all of a sudden. It would make everything fishy. I still didn't finish my tea.

Barista: What can I get you, sir?

K: Just coffee. Black.

Barista: Of course. Be right back in a minute.

K: So, what are you reading? It looks interesting.

C: This. Palmistry.

K: Hobby of yours?

C: Yes. When I have free time, I read books like this.

K: Are you good at it?

This is my chance to see if he's happy, at least. If I could just look into his eyes, I could take a look at his soul as well.

C: Yes. I think so.

K: The coffee isn't here yet. Can you read my hand?

C: Yes.

He handed me his hand. He looked so much older and more manly. 7 years... Just look in his eyes, Cornelia.

K: So what can your hocus pocus see?

C: Your name is Keitaro Nagisa. thirty years old. You are actually married... You have two kids.

C: The boy is three years old, named Alex after your best friend. The younger is a one-year-old girl named... Cornelia... you don't know why you gave her that name. It just reminds you of something.

C: Something that brings you great joy. And sorrow at the same time.

At that point, I was on edge and, I almost cried. Keitaro named their daughter after me...

K: How? How do you know all of that?

C: I'm just good at this hocus pocus.

I got up and left a 5 dollar bill on the table. I walked away as fast as I could.

The memories in my head, like a movie, are replaying in front of my eyes. I entered a tall building. I went to the bathroom straight away. I knew what was about to happen. I teleported myself into my chambers.

C: Not again... I don't want to feel this again... Why him... Why now...

I cried. The whole palace started shaking. I look at the painting on the wall with the two of us in it. It was the night of the prom. You can just see the fire inside burning in our eyes. After all these years, even if I'm one of the most powerful beings in the universe I, never had the strength to remove it.

C: I wish he could be here with me right now... Why can't I ever get a happy ending? Why do I have to lose all the ones I love?

...

C: IT'S NOT FAIR!

...

C: It's not fair...

???: Maybe it isn't fair. But this is a pain you must endure. For the greater good.

C: Huh?

I looked next to me to see who is it. I was surprised.

C: Sebastian? But you died...

S: Well, yes. I am dead. I'm just a soul sent by a friend who saw your suffering.

C: A friend?

S: It doesn't matter right now. Do you remember? A thousand and thirty-six years ago, you lost yourself after a war.

C: Yes... The MoonStone was shattered into 12 pieces. You helped me find all of them.

S: Do you still remember what happened those years?

C: Yes.

S: So. Why don't we just lie down and talk for a bit? Let me help you pick up your fragments again... Partner.

He wiped my tears off just like before.

C: Where should I start?

S: From the beginning...

Sweet Sorrow Prequel: The Lost Moon Cristal. /// In Progress.