Our World

I awaken to a warm sensation flowing through me. I stare up to see Tamamo crying. I raise my red hand and wipe away the tears.

“Liam!” Tamamo embraces me, crying out.

I pat her back and grunt at the strength of her arms, crushing me.

“Sorry! Sorry! I thought you died because I’ve been healing you for so long.”

“Me, dead?” I chuckle but immediately grunt to the pain in my chest. “I have you here. I can’t die just yet.”

The rain clouds open up, letting the rays of the sun peek through and shine on us. I rise up to my feet, and Tamamo begs me to stay down, but I shake my head. My body aches and feels stiff. The wounds on my body have scars from the battle with Black Wing. My left eye is permanently damaged, but at least it is not bleeding anymore. The clothes I’m wearing are burnt to a crisp but still cover the majority of my body.

I turn to Tamamo, feeling heat flushing. “Tamamo, I’m sorry about what I said about you not understanding me and for being a Chimera. I realized and accepted that this world had already ended and was no use contemplating it and my fallen comrades’ wishes. When you were taken away, it felt like my world was about to end. And I’m happy that I was able to preserve it.” I raise my hand up toward her, feeling light in my limbs and body. “I… I’m also curious about you! Will it be alright for me to go with you? I want to know what this feeling inside me is. I… I want to be with you, Tamamo!”

Tamamo laughs and nods. She grabs my hand, and I pull her closer, embracing her tightly in the sun.