In The Days That Died…

By: Albedo XL

A/N: This poem is from Albedo's perspective, thinking about Jr., before the events of XS Ep. 1 take place.

Rubedo…

It's been so long since I've seen your face,

But I don't mind;

As long as we share the same heart,

I'm content with what I have…

But sometimes…

I want more…

"Heaven helps those that help themselves," right?

So, why not just whisk you away with me so we can live forever in the stars?

…I care for your happiness…

And to ensure that happiness,

I have hidden myself from you these past 14 years,

Just waiting for the appropriate time for me to come back into your life.

"Feeling far from home…

Will I be alone…?"

That's a plausible question to ask,

Considering the only people close to me are the beloved Kirschwassers…

Rubedo, do you miss the Yuriev Institute?

…I do…

Hehehe…the days we had off when we weren't training…

I remember when you and I snuck into Citrine's quarters and tried on her clothes,

Accidently ripping them at the seams since our hips didn't fit!

And remember when the other URTV's despised us…

And you always protected me from their collective conscious and piercing eyes?

And our fanclubs of 99-series Realians that were always at our heels?

…Ever since the Miltian Conflict,

We never have seen or talked to each other…

And I've been alone since then…

I know that Nigredo thinks I'm dead;

I don't blame him…

But you…

You still believe in me,

That I'm still alive,

Although our mental connection has been severed…

It must be our twin heartbeats then…

The blissful days we shared have died,

And you are still unaware of the things I'll soon have to do to you,

But in my heart, Rubedo…

…I miss you…