(A/N I'll be on vacation all of next week so I'll sadly won't be able to update anything. I had forgotten so I would like to apologize)
Yuu felt like he was floating. He felt relaxed, and safe, it was the best feeling. Especially with what the few weeks had been.
But somehow, something didn't seem right, like he wasn't supposed to be here right now. Or he was needed elsewhere. It was an inexplicable feeling, that Yuu tried so badly to ignore.
'Why am I not content. I couldn't possibly be comfortable with what I've been experiencing.'
As Yuu was experiencing his inner turmoil, Akane and Chess were waiting patiently by his side. Both worried beyond belief.
"This was my fault. He was trying to protect me, he saw something and put himself in front of me. If anything, I should be the one in this hospital bed."
Akane stayed silent. She couldn't help feel guilty, she had been thinking the same thing. But she knew it wasn't Chess's fault. None of this was her fault, the only one to blame was-
"How's my favorite little omega doing?" Chess immediately stilled whilst Akane stayed silent. Taking a small breath she answered, "he's knocked out. The doctor said he may be asleep for a long time since he needs the energy."
Kureto sat down in a vacant seat. "You may leave, I have feeling he'll wake up." He had dismissed them carelessly. It had made both of the girl's blood boil, the disrespect.
"With all do respect, I'm his servant. I should be here especially when he's in such a terrible situation when he most definitely needs help." She chose her words carefully before continuing for Chess.
"And Chess was would like to apologize to her savior. Since he did save her from whatever beast was in the water."
Kureto stared patiently as Akane finally calmed down. The beta was trying her best to control her scent in front of an alpha to not raise aggression. But he could tell she was growing annoyed as time passed.
"Alright. I'll visit later, I know how much he means to you guys and vice versa. It would be a shame if anything were to happen to you two."
With that, he had left as quickly and unexpectedly he had entered. But the words he had uttered reverberated between the two.
"You should be careful for now on. This is why I didn't want him hanging around you. You do know what's supposed to happen during the third trial? Only one omega is supposed to emerge, be it unhurt or not. Since he already saved your life, it's time to return the favor. You know what you have to do, it's best to do it as soon as possible instead of leading him on."
Chess was rigid and silent. She felt her eyes water as realization dawned in front of her. Akane was right, she was playing buddy buddy with someone who was supposed to be her enemy.
"You're a good girl really. Maybe in different circumstances we could've been friends." Akane stood up and left, leaving a broken Chess in her wake.
As cold as Akane's words were, she knew they were true. True as they could possibly come. She had to leave Yuu or he could be hurt. It was a cruel choice, but the circumstances were even crueler.
'I'm so dumb. I shouldn't have ever approached or talked to you. I've caused so much trouble for you.'
She let out her tears finally as she grieved silently. After what felt like hours, she fell asleep by Yuu's bedside.
She had planned everything out and how she was going to approach him, and how she was going to end everything once and for all.
————Mika POV
Mikaela had read Yuu's letter to him over and over every night. He spent his days pacing around the room. Narumi had given the news that Yuu was alive, but badly hurt.
When Mikaela had heard that, he turned red with anger. He would kill Kureto, he would rip out his throat. Break every bone in his body, he would-
"Mikaela if you keep pacing like that you'll get sick and never be able to save your precious Yuu-chan."
Right, he had forgotten he wasn't alone.
He sat down much to Shusaku's delight. It was causing him to get dizzy watching him. Shinya had been unusually silent these coming days.
Narumi still hadn't found anything much about Guren. Just that he was somewhere in the castle. Everyone was practically suffocated from the distress pheromones.
Pheromones weren't usually produced unless one felt extreme emotions. Such as a wedding, or a funeral. But right now, it was neither of those things.
Just half a pair worrying about their lovers. 'How will Yuu ever forgive me. He's hurt, maybe possibly on the brink of death. All because I hanged around him. Maybe Ferid was right, I shouldn't have been selfish and associate myself with him. I knew situations like this could happen, yet I still did this, I did this to him.'
Everyone was on edge. The due date for their plan drew near. They had no idea were Guren was. And if Yuu would even survive the final trial. Narumi was working extra hard to find all the information they needed. But then again, he was only a one man band.
"Hey you two, stop worrying. You'll find them, and they'll be safe. If not, you can kill me." The last part caused Shinya and Mikaela jerk up.
They had almost forgotten Shusaku was with them.
———————Narumi POV
Narumi was on a frantic search every day. From pretending to be one of the guards, to trying to find information discreetly and fearing his life constantly, he was stressed beyond belief.
'I just wish everything would just pause, or at least everything would continue without me in the middle of things.'
Narumi sighed, zoning out as he walked the halls aimlessly. Finally he snapped out of it, but when he finally did, he realized it was too late.
'Where the hell am I? I've been here for months and I've never seen this part of the castle.' He thought as he paused and turned around.
Stopping when he spotted a door. A door that seemed like it was all the way down this hall on purpose. 'That seems suspicious. I don't want to get in trouble, but what if that's the treasury.'
Stopping in front of it, he realized he needed some sort of clearance. 'Hopefully me being a guard will allow me to just....'
As if the door heard him, it immediately heard him, and he was struck with awe. 'Is this a courtyard? It looks more like a park? Or something.'
There was a forest in front of him, and he seemed reluctant to continue the journey. 'But it seems quite, and relaxing. It reminds me of home.'
He thought about his childhood growing up and playing around the woods. He walked a quick pace, breathing in the earthy scents around him.
'This could be my secret place, no one seems to be using it righ-'
"Hey you big baboon, give that back to me!"
"Mito, that's your third slice of fruit. Isn't that a little too big-"
"Huh? Wanna run that back again Guren?"
'Guren? Wasn't that someone he was supposed to find.'
Slight intermission, I'll be doing another fantasy story with MikaYuu. It won't be a murder mystery but it'll have some supernatural elements. I'll be posting a preview soon. So I would highly recommend those who enjoy this series to check out that one when it comes out. It won't have ABO dynamics but it'll have a certain vibe you'll enjoy.
You'll understand once I'll post the preview and you can judge it yourself.
As this book is coming to a close, I would like you guys to check out my many other works. All varying different genres and tones.
So please do check it out once the preview is actually out, because I'll need the support.
—-OTPSHIPPER000
For those who don't feel like reading that long A/N:
I basically have another new story coming out with a different yet similar vibe. I just would like you guys to check it out. Thanks!