WHO'S YOUR PAPA.

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Apparently, the Gods decided that the festivities were over, and let Winter be present again. Snow storms had been a common thing the last couple of days. At least today it was a cloudy morning, yet no snow had fallen at all.

His wife was at the tea house, as she usually did after breakfast. As much as he loved her with all his heart... well, girl chat was not his thing.

...oh dear, he WAS sounding like a married man.

Battler shook his head, with a half embarrassed smile on his face. At least he had gotten what he was looking for. It had taken a small, awkward exchange with the Librarian, but he got a mystery novel he hadn't read at all.

Old habits die hard, they say. He had to admit he was excited as a child on Christmas with the idea of spending time with Beato while they both read the novel, trying to discover the truth before the end. Those were his thoughts as he walked on the snow (as SLOW as he could, mind you) back to the tea house.

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PENIS BATTLER, WHAT DO YOU WANT?

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[Beatrice is resting his head against the Solar Tree. You can see the Golden Butterflies that are leading to that place.]

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[...Love is selfish...]

[Walks near, just a little bit. The crushed snow under his feet makes a hushed sound.]

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[He opens one of his eyes, as he smokes his pipe again.]

What brings you here tonight? Shouldn't you be with your wife?

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Can't I take a stroll?

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[A low chuckle.]

Of course, of course. I'm not a cold bastard to order you around. [A smirk then.] You seem troubled.

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Just overthinking things.

[Opens and closes his hands, slowly...]

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That sounds like you. [Laughs.]

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Yeah, sounds like me...

[Love is selfish.]

I'm sorry, Beato.

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[He's still calmly in that place.]

You called me Beato, I think I can forgive you a bit.

[Then he stands up, a calm smile on his face.]

At least I will die by your hand. I do wonder if this is because of that time... [Chuckles.] Love is selfish, eh?

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It is.

...at least, selfish enough to accept a trial I had already passed, to prove to the world my feelings are undying, endless...

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Endless love. [A small giggle.]

Before dying, would you answe me some questions, Battler?

[He has accepted his death so calmly.]

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Go ahead.

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[Sits in the air, resting his cheek against his hand.]

What's the last thing you remember before coming here?

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[HE DOESN'T REALLY KNOW BECAUSE THE MUN SUCKS ASS AND CAN'T DECIDE.]

[Battler smiles slightly, but a bit absent, as if he was seeing the scene again before his eyes.]

I had to meet someone before it was too late. I remember talking to that person in the Chapel.

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[*PATS*]

I see... [Then, he smiles warmly for the first time. But it's strange, as if he was truly glad to be killed by him.]

Promise me something.

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What is it?

[His golden sword appears from nowhere, it glows brightly against the snowy night.]

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Endless love sounds something wonderful yet,

I want you to promise me that you will save her. Show her the salvation that I couldn't reach... [He pauses, standing up and crackling.] No, that's not quite right! Perhaps, in this way, I can forgive myself!

[Laughs happily as he opens his arms.]

Come, Ushiromiya Baaaaattleeeeeeerrrrr!

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It will happen. I don't care what I have to do, but it will happen! I'll steal a miracle from the very Gods if it's needed!



[[Cuts the air, attacking Beato!]]

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That's what I wanted to hear! Defy the Gods, defy evething to make Beatrice happy!

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I am one yet of many! Ushiromiya Battler, tonight is your night! Let the moon be our witnesses in this act!

[Jumping to where Battler is.]

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[Without hesitation, Beatrice even moved himself to a place where Battler's strike could perfectly pierce his chest with the best smile the leader of this dance could have in that moment. He knew this was coming, that was why he was outside, waiting for him.]

Agh!

[Blood scattered in the floor as the sorcerer step back. Why was he still doing this? Part of him already knew the answer. This was a love trial, as he said before. He would do anything for her as well, so it was only expected that this happened.]

Done for now :B

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Ahahahahahahahahahahaha!

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[Looks coldly at him, and takes a couple of steps near. He knew the pain Beato was feeling... and his trial was to kill, not to torture.]

Was this your trial? To die for the one you love...?

[Raises his sword, ready for the last attack.]

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[He must stand in the place as the King. Even if he was really tired, he wasn't going to let that stop him.]

Was it? I never said anything of a trial. [Crackle▬coughblood▬crackle.]

I love you, Ushiromiya Battler.

[He said as if he was speaking to someone somewhere.]

Free me for my guilty heart!

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...Goodbye.

[Lets his sword pierce his chest... and then, silence.]