I was on the edge of slipping into insanity.... Then I heard a raspy, scratchy voice... My mind recognized it almost immediately .... What I heard sounded like...."A-Aaron...?" I squeaked, afraid to find out that it wasn't true... I felt a comforting hand lightly touch my shoulder. "Yes... Its me..." I heard him barely get out. I spun around quickly to see him fading, disappearing already. ,"I cant stay for long... My time is limited.." He lightly stroked my hair and gave me a light kiss on the cheek. "A-Aaron... please, don't go..." I cried out to him. His legs disappeared and he looked up at me. "Aphmau, take care, and take care of Lilith.. I will see you again... I promise..." I hugged him, the last time I will ever get to. "I will Aaron...and I love you too.." He smiled sadly ,"Farewell, Aphmau" He faded away completely.
-15 Years Later-
Lilith has grown to be 17 years old. The 15th anniversary of Aaron's death is today. Lilith perched on the tree stump near Father's grave. ,"Dad.. Mom has been acting...different. She suddenly stopped saying anything to me... I went to Levin but, he didn't know what to do either.. He just tried to comfort me... I went To Lady Katelyn and she talked to Mom.. She said that Mom was going through something rough... I-I... I just wish you were here... If you can... Please respond to me or mom.... I love you... I guess I'll go now.." She gently set a bouquet of red, purple and black roses on his grave, then walked away.
-In the Dream Realm-
Aaron was listening to Lilith, he felt a urge to make Aphmau fall asleep, to talk to her... But how... He lifted his hand and scanned the last thing he had of hers... Her scarf.. He clutched it to his chest... "I will try Lilith..." He muttered.
-In Aphmaus House-
Aphmau was holding a frame, that contained Aaron's demonic sword.. she cried out, "Its my fault... Hes gone because I made him promise..." She leaned against the wall as Garroth walked in... ,"A-Aphmau... Are you okay..?" He asked, cautiously sitting next to her. ,"DO I LOOK OKAY!!?!?!!!!" she yelled, tears sliding down her face. "ITS THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH!! OF COURSE IM NOT OKAY!!!" she set the frame down and ran out to his grave. "Aaron... I need you..." she said, tears still rolling down her face.
TO BE CONTINUED