Inner Turmoil

Grief filled the air.

An invisible weight seemed to be added as everyone gazed at the sobbing girl with a heavy gaze.

A young girl, who just turned sixteen.

She should've been thinking about her school life. Be excited about her teen life. Pursue her interests and enjoy her youth.

But.

"B-Broth…er…" Wiping away tears that continued to fall, she blankly stared at the letter.

Varian felt his heart twist as he watched her heart break into pieces.

"W-Why…."

Her voice was no longer clear.

"C-Come bac…"

Her eyes which were once stubborn were now hollow.

"I…beg y-you…"

The cheerfulness of her youth was replaced by a sorrow too cruel for her age.

Varian felt his chest grew stuffy as if something was stuck inside but couldn't come out.

Raising his heavy legs, he walked out.

This place.

"P-Please…"

This sorrow.

"Aghhh…"

This reality.

"C-Come back!"