Slowly, something soft pressed against your forehead. A thumb brushed away a tear threatening to flow down your reddened cheek. Someone you barely know,” Mael whispered with a soft gaze. “You would actually cry for someone like me. “Damn it, these tears won’t stop,” you muttered, turning away to wipe the last of your tears when you felt something touch your cheek. Even more so upon hearing from Elizabeth of what he was like before he became Estarossa. And the ache your heart felt whenever you see that heart-breaking smile tore you apart deep inside. Perhaps it had been because you experienced something similar or perhaps it was because of pity, but it was not hard to notice with the way Mael looked at Elizabeth’s direction. “…but you went through so much, only to have to watch her be with someone else… it’s not fair!” “But she loves Meliodas and I want to be happy for them but…” You desperately tried to wipe the tears flowing down your face, sobbing heavily. You barely registered the way he looked at you as tears brimmed over your eyes. “You really loved Elizabeth, didn’t you? Even after your memories were altered…” Mael’s lips parted briefly, before he spoke, “Unfair…?” I just thought after everything that had happened…” You clenched your fists tightly, barely holding back your tears. “That’s not it!” You exclaimed, quickly recomposing yourself at his bewildered reaction. “If I did something to you while I was not myse-” You turned to him in surprise, noticing the solemn, apologetic gaze now upon his eyes. For a moment, you wondered if you had to attempt to lighten the mood again when Mael spoke. The silence that followed made it hard for you to speak. “Ah… perhaps,” he replies with an awkward smile. His wings brush your back briefly with the wind and you could not help but think how soft they are. You shook your head, making room for Mael to sit beside you. You blinked, not expecting him of all people to appear. You stopped upon sensing the presence of another, taking a peek over your shoulder at the individual who came to join you outside. It’s just so much happened and I know very well that I should be happy for everyone – especially Elizabeth and Meliodas…” You bit your bottom lip, pausing at the thought of someone. I just thought… I would come out and clear my head.” “Why am I not joining the party?” You chuckled. She returned a soft noise, joining you in admiring the stars above as you took a seat some distance away from the Boar Hat.

“Hey Mama Hawk,” you whispered, petting the ground beneath your feet gently. Your footsteps quick and quiet as you finally leave the bar. You don’t miss the worried glance she makes, turning towards the direction of where your gaze once was before you opened the door.

“Yeah, I just need to step out for a moment.” A small smile forced its way to your lips at her concerned expression. You turned to Elizabeth after she called your name.

Yet, you could not bring yourself to fully enjoy the night. Enemies having become friendly acquaintances enough to enjoy their fill of food and cheery conversations. With the battles that had happened and the wounds that needed to be healed, it was decided that a celebratory night would be held in the Boar Hat. It had been a long time since everyone had taken the time to relax. Basically Mael and his story made me cry and I felt that it was necessary for me to write this before my heart goes through another emotional meltdown thanks to him.ĭisclaimer: I do not own anything from the Nanatsu no Taizai franchise.

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