Elisa and Cain
Two meeting long ago, a war tearing them apart from one another. Both wishing to be with the other, their eternal regrets eating away at them.
Through Ava's actions, she rewrote reality, setting them free to one another again. It is uncertain where their future will lead, but for now they live in Asgard due to Cyra's request to Eres.
Bonus Scene from Elisa:
Second Chance
Existing many years away from the other, falling deeply into my grief. The countless sins staining my soul, unforgivable actions branding on me. A heavy burden lifting from my shoulders, Cain and I living a new life with one another high in the heavens.
Both of us underneath the warm sun, the leader of Asgard standing before us outside the tall palace. A person in royal clothing, her strong stance to us.
"Normally, for what you have done, I am supposed to hand you off to Hel. However, from Cyra's request, I decided to intervene this once." Eres folding her arms.
"I know nothing will absolve me of my sins. Why did she go this far for us...?" gripping my arm, lowering my head a bit.
"That is just Cyra. Despite her title, she is quite soft hearted. She is someone who empathizes with the struggles of another, and gives them a place to belong, where their voices can be heard." The queen's hand behind her head.
"Oh right. I heard she is believed to be dead, why is that?" Cain's hand to his chin.
"It was to stop others from pursuing her, but also to allow others to carve their own way forward. Whether those of tomorrow ascends or fall into ruin, it will be by their own hand. The decision of choice was her last miracle to everyone." Eres turning away.
A demon's undying heart, someone carrying the hopes and of others, granting onto them one final miracle. An entity coming to our aid, allowing my partner and I to exist in this blissful place together.
"I understand. Cain and I will do what we can, so please rely on us when you need it." Bowing to her.
"I might take you up on that offer, but for now, please enjoy your time here. This place is your home." The queen smiling back at us.
Bonus Scene from Dabria:
The Price for Tomorrow
I live these passing days with my partner, both of us doing what we can to bring about a brighter tomorrow. Cyra's efforts against Aswald still deeply burning within us, her desire to give us one final miracle.
An entity remaining in the shadows, enjoying simple days with her friends, choosing to live a life to her pleasure. Our eternal link with each other, those never dying feelings. On this day, I am at my job, teaching the history from the past.
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My eyes on the many in the classroom, each taking an interest in the material. I stand before them, my black dress wrapping below, the cold air blowing against my red top.
"It is said that Odin, the All-Father during his reign created the True Enemy. His desire to protect his home would lead to paranoia, and as such create a chain that spanned countless years." I point to the records projecting on the screen.
"How did you find this out?" a man's finger to his chin.
"Sol, a researcher who also studies the past. Part of her achievements was unearthing these details, to come to the truth on the Iconoclast's resolve. There is a lot she discovered, including how the Iconoclast gave others a voice, a place to belong." I shift the projector to another set of records.
"But, the Iconoclast brought ruin to the world. The scars of her power can still be felt today, so she must truly be evil." A woman folding her arms.
"And that was a burden she would accept, to not only achieve her own desires. To fulfill the wishes of others, but also to break an endless cycle. It is said, her gift was the ability to carve your own way forward. One not dictated by the gods. Either way, it is what you wish to make of it. The point here is that, through Odin's actions, he would succeed in having her being viewed as the true threat." My gentle smile ahead.
"I guess it is one of those things, where both options is a lose-lose. From the records, if her power did not release and Odin survived. We'd still be in a loop, wrapped around his fingers." Another female writing down some notes.
"From the pattern that was unraveled, that would be the likely scenario, but it cannot be ascertained. Another thing to know, is that the medical advancements, was also the Iconoclast's doing." My hand pressing a button, changing to pictures detailing the history.
"Wait, really?" another man's surprise.
"Yes, she ended up devoting her life to medicine, it was something she truly took passion in. The Iconoclast was someone who hated fighting, she wanted nothing to do with it. However, she was constantly wrapped up in it. Though, despite the troubles that followed her, she found her passion and pursued it. There were many lives saved due to her research." My hand on my chest.
These people passionately taking an interest, showering me with their questions. My wandering mind to Cyra's words, seeing the hope she has in them. Light existing in the deepest of darkness, everyone doing a small part, moving towards a brighter tomorrow.
A few passing hours, the quiet room around me. The sun slowly going down, my vision on the papers on my desk. Shortly sitting down, taking a paper into my hand.
"I am glad the students are passionate about history, but these hours are killing me with this pay." I sigh.
Constantly working many hours, the days quickly going by. My hope for the students to take these lessons, to carry it into their lives. My small effort, a tiny bit of light setting the way towards the future.
Shortly shifting my eyes to the picture on my desk, Ava looking back at me, my arms wrapping around her with a bright smile.
"You should take it a bit more easy." A familiar voice to me.
Shifting my vision to the end of the room, seeing Desdemona there. My wife in a long black coat and shirt, her jeans stretching along her legs. The goddess walking forward, soon standing at the front of my desk.
"Got an easy day?" my soft smile to her.
"Yeah, massive shootout. Made my day a lot easier, at least on the arresting end. I still got a mountain load of paper work to do." Ava shrugging at me.
"I would imagine so, think you will be done by next week for our time?" resting my head in my palm.
"Yeah, you wanted to watch that new movie right?" the deity's hand on her waist, grinning at me.
"Yep! And I am expecting cuddles as usual." Sitting straight, proudly gesturing my hand to myself.
"I am seriously considering a cardboard cutout of myself for you." Desdemona's humorless vision on me.
"You wouldn't dare!" I rise from my seat, sternly looking at my wife.
"I don't know, seems really tempting right now." Ava teasingly turning, her hand to her chin.
"Hrrrnnn...you're mean Ava..." I pout at her.
"Heh, just kidding. So, you need help with your papers?" the goddess facing me with a smile, folding her arms.
These purely flowing emotions, both of us in the endless stream, relishing in the presence of one another. My bright grin to my partner, accepting her help. The both of us reviewing the papers this dusk, happily speaking about our day.
Elisa: If only I could take it back, I'd be there with you every step of the way.