Chapter 35

Arthur ran as fast as he could to get to his house, until halfway there he bumped into Leon.

-What are you doing out here? (Arthur)

-We decided to go after you. We wanted to know what had happened. (Leon)

-Damn, so my father is also looking for me. (Arthur)

-Actually he was the only one who didn't want to look for you. (Leon)

-I see, so I really upset him. (Arthur)

-That's not why he stayed there. (Leon)

-Huh? (Arthur)

-When I was leaving I asked him if he wouldn't go with us and you know what he said? That would stay there, because if you returned you would not find that house empty. (Leon)

Arthur is sorry to hear those words.

-It doesn't matter what you do Arthur. Even if you do something horrible to him. He will continue to wait for you in that house, with a smile on his face, because he loves you more than anything in this world. So don't waste your time here, go find him. (Leon)

Without saying anything else, Arthur runs back to his house. Arriving at her, she stops in front of her door, starts to move her hand closer to the doorknob, but hesitates for a moment. However, he starts to think about the things his friends had told him and finally puts his hand on top of the doorknob and turns it open the door. Looking into the living room he sees his father sitting in the chair enjoying old photos.

-Arthur? (Logan)

Arthur walks towards him who gets up from his chair, coming to his side he gives him a very tight hug.

-I'm sorry. I didn't want to yell at you. I don't know why I did it, I think I was angry at the situation... (Arthur)

-It's okay Arthur. Let's forget about this subject for a while. Welcome back. (Logan)

Arthur with almost watery eyes responds.

-It's good to be back dad! (Arthur)

About their reconciliation, the two slept peacefully that night, a night that would be refreshingly airy. Inside Arthur's room, he slept peacefully until his father woke him up.

-Hey Arthur! Wake up. (Logan)

-Dad? What are you doing? (Arthur)

Arthur looks at his watch to see what time it is.

-It's one in the morning, why are you waking me up? (Arthur)

-Come with me. (Logan)

-Where? (Arthur)

-Just come. (Logan)

Arthur follows his father, they end up taking a ladder and climbing onto the roof of the house.

-What are you doing? You're not old enough to be doing these things anymore. (Arthur)

-Hahahhaha, stop being boring. I'm still in great shape. (Logan)

Logan stumbles and nearly skids down, but is caught by the clothing by Arthur.

-In great shape, I know. (Arthur)

-Heheheh, maybe I got a little fatter. (Logan)

Logan straightens up and lies down on top of the tiles, right after that, indicating with his hand he asks Arthur to lie down with him. Arthur lies down and looks at the sky and what he sees dazzles him, it was a black sky with a blue stain tearing it and around it was surrounded by small white dots. It was like a painting done delicately by a passionate painter, he carefully slid his brush over the black canvas, paying attention to every detail, so that he could take his eyes off the body of those who looked.

-It's quite beautiful, isn't it? Sometimes heaven was like this when your mother was still alive. We loved looking at him that way. Whoever woke up and realized he was like that would go and wake up the other, so we both went upstairs and enjoyed this immensity. At that time I was strong and your mother liked to lie on my arms... (Logan)

When looking at Arthur he will notice that he was not listening to anything he said, because his mind was totally focused on that vision. He didn't even sigh, he was totally in a trance, that was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen in his life, and that of his father too, because looking at his son admiring the stars being illuminated by their dim light was extremely pleasant. Looking at him was so good it suffocated him, he was happy to be able to spend such a unique moment with his son.

I want this to last forever, looking at you and seeing that you're okay... it's the greatest gift I could ever receive. (Logan)

After enjoying the night with his son, Logan ends up getting tired from being awake too long and doesn't get up, even after the sun has risen. However, this was not the case with Arthur who woke up and then left the room in a hurry. Walking on the street in his neighborhood, he meets the person with whom he has made an appointment.

-So you made it. (Arthur)

-Obvious. So what would you like to talk about? (Leon)

-I... I've been thinking, should I really go back to the army? (Arthur)

-You do not want? (Leon)

-I... I don't like that place. I also feel that this is not my world. (Arthur)

-But you still feel like you want to go back there? (Leon)

-Why do you think that? (Arthur)

-Because you've always been like that. You got into every trouble, every mess that didn't make sense for you to participate, and every madness that came along. But you always did your best without running away, you always faced your problems. You know, at first I thought you were just an idiot who didn't know what danger you were in. However, now I think you're amazing, I can't explain, but every time I look at you it seems that your body emits a light, it's too dazzling, but it doesn't make me angry, on the contrary, it's pleasant to look at. I'm not sure what the right action would be, but do what you think you should do, because that's the only way I can see that light again. (Leon)

Arthur, upon hearing all those complicated lines from his friend, begins to reflect and think. He would abandon his friends and stay with his father or he would go to war with his comrades.