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Each exhale pushed a bit of the anger out, each inhale drawing in a fragment of calm.
I imagined the serene landscapes of our dream farm, the gentle sway of the tall grasses, the distant chirping of alien birds, the warmth of the twin suns on my back, and most importantly, the vision of Violet by my side, her laughter echoing with the winds.
The tempest inside began to wane, the roaring winds of rage replaced by a gentle breeze of serenity.
Violet’s touch, her voice, her very presence, acted as a salve to my wounded spirit.
“It’s going to be okay, Kuana. We have each other. We’ll face this together.”
Her words resonated deep within me, casting away the remnants of my fury and replacing it with a newfound determination.
The love we shared was stronger than any adversity, any manipulation.
With Violet by my side, there was nothing we couldn’t overcome.
As the anger fully subsided, replaced with calm determination, I finally dared to open my eyes.
Violet’s face, illuminated by the dim light of the cargo hold, greeted me.
Her eyes shimmered with tears, but the strength and love radiating from them were undeniable.
Embracing her, I allowed her warmth to envelop me.
* * *
As the heat receded, the world became clearer.
The depths of Violet’s green eyes held pools of emotions, and even amidst the chaos, a familiar warmth radiated from them.
The corners of her lips twitched upwards into a small smile, and in that instant, the weight of our predicament lessened.
Seeing her smile, in a situation as dire as ours, reminded me of her strength.
It gave me courage.
In response, I couldn’t help but mirror her expression.
We were still bound, imprisoned, and in danger, but our spirits weren’t broken.
“I’m so sorry, Violet,” I began, my voice catching slightly as guilt gnawed at me.
In a past life, I was trained for situations like this, prepared for deceptions and danger.
But in the euphoria of the life we’d seemingly begun to build, I’d let my guard down. “I felt something was off in that Fabricated world. There were moments, fleeting sensations, that hinted it was too good to be true. I should’ve known. I should’ve acted. I chose to be blinded by happiness.”
She sighed gently, her breath warm on my face. “Kuana, I felt it too. Moments of doubt that crept in. But I was just so… happy. I wanted it to be real. Maybe, deep down, we both knew the truth. It’s not your fault.”
I admired her resilience and optimism.
But deep down, a sense of responsibility clawed at me.
We were in this situation because of my past, my mission, and my newly discovered abilities.
Violet was an innocent caught up in a web she didn’t weave.
“But I brought this danger to you,” I murmured.
She leaned as close as our restraints would allow, her voice low. “We’re in this together, Kuana. From the moment we met, our fates intertwined. Don’t carry the weight alone.”
