Chapter 181: The Story Of Fire And Ice {2}
"She was a spirit, a Librarian of the Holy Library, all alone for gods know how long," I said with sad eyes. "And then she met him... I met Nicklaus" I corrected, a smile on my lips "And I became curious and drawn to him, I became attached..."
The image vanished in dust, and another scene showed, this time we were outside, and Nicklaus stood watching the Sakura trees, hands behind his back.
And then I saw the She-Fox but in her Fox form, as she jumped next to him, on seeing her, Nicklaus squats, brushing his hand on her fur and she purred in delight.
"Why are you always following me?!" he asked in the question. "You shouldn’t get attached to me young one" he retreated his hands and then walked away leaving the sad She-Fox.
"...But we’re worlds apart just like Basker said. I’m the Fox Librarian and my spirit was anchored to it, he was the scholar who sorted knowledge and had a purpose to fulfill..." I narrated as I watched Nicklaus disappear from view, as he walked further and further away and my past self watching as he did was heartbreaking. That was the day he left the Holy Library.
"We could never be together"
Sobbing sounds could be heard, as well as little muffled cries.
"Sweet Yelena," Basker said to my younger self. Nicklaus has left the library and it was like a hole was plunged into her heart, she was heartbroken and sad. All alone once again when she finally found someone to be with.
"You knew this was coming... I told you not to get too attached, he was bound to leave the very moment he came here"
"I-I know... but it hurts so much that I can’t take it... right here", she pointed her finger to her chest.
My eyes went teary because I could feel it... her pain, the loneliness, and the longing, she felt for him.