Chapter 11: Arriving into Shioshishio
Akira and the others went to meet up at the Fishermen's Union, where Tsumugu will explain the situation of how to arrive in the Sea Village.
Akira still couldn't believe it. This would be the first time in five years to return to Shioshishio, and this would be interesting to bring along Silla, the cousin he never knew , which makes him felt bad about it.
He thought in his mind, "Am I that bad of bringing Silla along to Shioshishio? I barely know her aside of being Hikari and Manaka's child.
Would she ever accept me as her cousin who abandon being part of her life?"
Uma saw his emotions as he nudges his best friend's shoulder, "Man, you have to relax. We're finally going to visit Shioshishio after five years!
I'm sure that everyone in the village is going to be fine, including your grandfather."
Silla stands next to Tsumugu as he explains, "The only way we can go through is having Ena. With it, you can swim down with something you should know."
Himai asks, "What you mean? What's the way to enter the Sea Village?"
Silla hesitates a little, but then said, "With the sound of a crackle. I'm going to lead, since only I can hear it."
Akira seems to be surprised as he said, "How come you can hear the sound? I was with you when you first discovered your Ena, I didn't hear anything.
It's not fair that you get the cool stuff ."
Silla said, shrugging her shoulders, "Honestly, Akira, I don't have the slightest idea either. All I know in this point is that I can hear it."
She really didn't want to include the fact that Shelby would be there once they arrive. She didn't want Akira and the others to be mad of her of knowing why she wasn't able to rejoin them in the surface.
Tsumugu looks at Silla as they walked to the Sea along with Himai , Uma , and Akira.
"You haven't told them about Shelby, haven't you? Are you sure this is the right idea by showing them this?
I mean this would change everything they knew . " Tsumugu said, with urgent tone.
Silla sighs, " I know , and Dad said that I have to follow my heart, and this is the right choice. Besides, I can't hold the truth forever."
Himai and the others looked at the hole to enter the village.
"Silla, are you sure you have Ena? I mean, this is quite surprising to say the least." Uma said.
"Just trust me, ok?!?" She snapped as she jumps in.
Akira follows his cousin's lead, although he still wonders what makes her felt uncomfortable.
Himai touches his shoulder, "Something the matter, Akira?"
"Honestly, I don't know what's with Silla, it's like something is bothering her, and I can't figure it out.
Himai, you're her best friend , so maybe you know what's bothering her?"
She said, shrugging, "I haven't seen her this nervous, not in school either. I suppose it is her first time entering Shioshishio.
She's Hikari and Manaka's daughter, and maybe seeing the village for the first time would be overwhelming."
The fourteen year old remain silent as Silla, Himai, Uma and Akira arrived in the Sea Village, totally surprised by the village surrounding in winter snow.
"I really don't believe this is Shioshishio. " Akira exclaimed, looking at the village since his hibernation.
Silla ran from the group, as Akira notices his cousin . "Silla! " Uma exclaims, running after her, as she stops on a hillside to see all the statues of the Lady Ojoshi.
"Whoa, it's all of the stuff?" Himai asks.
"It can't be. All of those are the statues of Lady Ojoshi?" Akira asks, remembering the past that Hikari went through.
"You can't be serious. If those were the statues of the Lady Ojoshi-" Himai said, as Silla points towards a hand-shaped statue , within inside was-"
"Ah! It's Shelby!" Akira exclaims as he slides down towards her, as an electric shock pushes him to the other side of the stadium.
"Akira, you all right?" Himai asks, as he said, "Yeah, I'm fine. Man, that really is quite a shock to see Shelby here in Shioshishio.
She can't survive like that. She doesn't have any Ena like we do."
But Silla knew the truth of why she was in Shioshishio.
Akira immediately rushes towards Shelby as he pulls her out of the bubble that shielded her.
"We have to cover her. "Himai said, as she removing her jacket to cover her up as they went to the surface.
Silla just stayed close to Shelby's side, as Akira said, "Silla, Shelby will be awake , I just know it. Just don't worry about it so much."
Silla just doesn't know how to reply, knowing that Shelby sacrificed her ability to love, and she lost most of her memories , considering that she was the Lady Ojoshi.
"Shelby, why? " Silla thought in her mind.
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