Offer

Offer

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Disclaimer - (Cause fanfiction is tricky ground and I hope not to offend the creator of the original story and get sued)

This is non-profit and is a fanfiction, a work of fiction. It is an unofficial, non-canon alternate story based on TurtleMe's story "The Beginning After The End". Most of the media - such as the images and video's used in this fanfiction - are from the web. Thus, most of them aren't mine (because I really, really can't draw) unless mentioned. To fit the story, images are also edited by the photo editor. So they aren't mine, just edited. I get much of the text, especially the fight scenes and thought, aside from my oc's, from the original novel, which can be found on Library Novel. Still, support the official release.

Have you ever written something from the back of your head, and then realize oh sh** these were someone else's words. Yeah, that just happened to me, my disclaimer no less. Anyway, like 40% of this disclaimer belongs to KairuSui from quotev

Also if you own a picture or Video that I found online, and you either want your name added, or me to take it down. Please contact me and we can talk it out.

P.s. I also ask that you do not copy my work and publish it onto any other website. If you're gonna use my idea, please ask me (I'll 99.99% say yes unless you're super rude). If I don't contact you within a week, then just assume I'm giving you the all clear and go for it. Just remember to credit me.

I will be writing out scenes even if my Oc isn't in them. As long as she's mentioned, or influencing the characters in some way. This may seem a bit annoying. But that's just how I write. I like to embed my characters into the story line.

Playlist

For the playlist you can go to my YouTube channel, which is under "Anime-lover-forever-1127" and click on the playlist titled "A Woman With Vision {Arthur Laywin}". Or you can use this link watch?v=GYlAaNM7WS8&list=PLVKYkztH1Zd8bdl2_a1C8F6u8gPPwfa6D&ab_channel=7clouds

Warnings: Spoiler Alert for chapter 21 for the novel

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Today's Special

I've come to realize that the only people I need in my life are the ones who need me in theirs even when I have nothing else to offer but myself.

~ Unkown

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{Morgana P.O.V.}

"No! Absolutely no way! Arthur! Do you know how dangerous it is to become an Adventurer? You've just gotten back after we all thought you were dead and now you're saying you want to go get yourself killed out there? No way! Absolutely not." Was the last thing I heard after I left the room.

My sister followed after me, "You're going up to your room already?"

"I don't really want to stay down here. It's best to give them some privacy so they can sort these things out on their own." I told her as I climbed the stairs.

"I know why you do that." A faint voice, barley above a whisper echoed in the empty halls. "You don't have you."

I paused, hand on the reeling beginning to trumble. Funny how I could push sovereigns and rulers down without bating an eye, yet here I am, the same woman, unable to tell a little girl that I don't want her to hate me.

'No', I thought, 'This is different'. Those leaders, were nothing but a means to an end. But Lilia is different. She's... she's my sister. My sister who I need to protect. From everything... Including me.

So I played it off cool, shrugging my shoulders, I said, "I have no idea what you're talking about." Without giving her a chance to argue, I raced up the stairs and into my room.

I sighed, plopping onto my bed. Might as well get some training done, I thought.

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My concentration was broken by a knock on the door, I fell onto my bed, the wind supporting me disappearing with my concentration. My gaze swept to the clock on the wall opposite of me, 'It's past midnight. Who else would be up at that hour?"

My question was soon answered when I heard Arthur's voice, "Morgana. Can I come in?"

"Sure." I answered.

The auburn haired boy walked in, his bond sound asleep on his head, "Sorry to disturb you at this hour. But I felt your mana, and figured you were awake."

"Yeah. It's fine." I shook my head, dismissing his apology. "Was there something you needed?" I asked, leaving against my bed frame.

"Actually there was. You said you'd answer my questions later the other day. So does now work for you?"

"Yeah. Nows fine." I answered, slouching against my bed, tired. My eyes popped open though, as I realised he was still standing. "Sorry! That was so rude of me, please take a seat." I said, gesturing to the edge of the bed opposite of me.

Arthur sat down across from me. "So far I know you're at the solid red stage, and have an affinity for wind and water. I have an offer I want to make, but for that, we'll need to know more about each other."

I raised an eyebrow, "What offer?"

"You've had no one to really train with. And I do need someone, not that I'm not with the elves anymore. So, what do you say."

I nodded, instantly catching his drift. "You want to be sparring partners."

"That's right. Now-"

"Thank you for the offer." I cut him off, "I really do mean it. It's just that sparring with you would mean displaying my abilities openly almost everyday. And that's not something I want to do."

Arthur's eyes widened, he didn't expect me to say no. "Is there a particular reason?"

I sighed, leaving forward onto a pillow I'd pulled over my lap, I looked him in the eyes. "I'm sure you've noticed Lilia's gaze. Haven't you? Despite all she tries to hide it, or how hard she works to suppress it. She can't. She's envious of my abilities, and I'm afraid that someday, It's going to turn into hate. She can't control it, it's just human nature. But I can. I can make sure that the rift between us doesn't grow. So do you understand, Arthur?"

His gaze seemed focused on me. Looking into his eyes, I saw that he was staring at me, but not seeing me. "Arthur?" I called.

He shook his head, "Sorry about that. Kinda zoned out for the last part." I glared at him, nothing pissed me off more than getting anoyed. But he was completely unaffected by it, "Something you said. Reminded me a lot of something someone else once told me. Anyway, about the whole sparring thing, you don't have to worry about that. We can practice in secret until then. That is, until I can find a permanent solution to this little problem of yours."

"W-What do you mean?" I was surprised, not sure if I heard him right. Was he really just talking about doing something that mages have been trying to do for centuries, without a hint of success, so casually?

"So. Let's start training now." He said, excited.

I stared at him intently, and sighed. Knowing I was not going to get a anwer out of him. "Fine. You warm up, well I cool down some more."

"Fine by me." The boy said, as he began to do his warm up exercises.

The longer I stared at him;

The louder the blood in my ears began to pound.

The harsher the ache in my heart grew.

And the stronger, the hope in my very being bloomed.

"Arthur... Who taught you that routine?"

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Next Chapter

I knew this could happen, a part of me hoped.

But now, it's becoming more and more real.

But what if I'm wrong?

The closer I get to grasping it, the more scared I become that it was all just a fantasy.

A fantasy that will shatter into a million pieces the second I attempt to grasp it.

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I know it's short.

But cliffhangers have always been one of my biggest weaknesses.