fallen angel. She leaped after him with her spear. Ethan dodged the knife by a hair's breadth and counterattacked towards Raynare's vitals. Even with a wound on her thigh, the angel skillfully blocked Elms' attacks. Both of the fighter's brows moistened with sweat.

The speed is about even! ~(Rias)

The two praised the other's speed and continued their ultra short-range battle of speed. A single misstep would mean defeat; the duo mercilessly attacked each other with attacks meant to kill. A spectacle that would drain the blood of those watching, it was truly a fight to the death. Ethan focused strength into his eyes. Raynare looked into his eyes and flinched. Ethan became assured of victory. On the other hand, Raynare eyes were trembling. After meeting the Hunter's eyes, it suddenly felt like she had been submerged in deep water. Her body felt heavy, as if she was struggling to move underwater. The speed that she was so proud of was cut drastically. The stalemate had been broken. Ethan's attacks began to land. One by one, wounds started appearing on her body. The fallen angel was in panic. This was definitely an effect of a debuff skill. She had never heard of an human that could use a debuff magic.

A devil? ~(Raynare)

But if not, how was his speed possible? Raynare could not finish her thought. Her panic quickly turned into terror. Elms was charging straight at him from the front. She swung her spear at his eyes with all of her speed as a final resort. Ethan quickly twisted his head but was scratched by the spear on his cheek. But this amount of damage was in his calculations. He had thrown his entire body into the deciding blow, anticipating to dodge the desperate counterattack. The two had fought in a world where time had slowed down. Raynare widened her eyes in pain. In that moment, the two knew it was over; the victor had been decided. Blood seeped out of the corner of her mouth. She smiled with a blood-filled mouth.

"Alright... I take it back. This kind of wound is impossible to heal." She says, fidgeting as Ethan retracted his blades out of her chest

I... I did it... fuck, no. No! No no no no no! ~(Ethan)

"Fallen Angel's are those who witness countless deaths as well as taken lives as well. Because it's usually a life or death situation, they not only fight against monsters, but amongst themselves as well. We are already 'perfect' killing machine. Same goes for you. You wouldn't lump fallen angels and devils into the same category would you? So...I'll do because of my sins I created. It's only natural for us people.....let me ask you one question, Ethan. Will you cry as much as you did towards Delilah?" She asked, coughing up the blood "or will you leave me to have no tears shed on my grave?"

"....I ain't shedding no tears on you. Not one ounce of my blood will land on your grave. I won't forgive you for what you have done...!" Ethan's voice began to crack, as tears were held back "I don't care if you were a great friend if mine. This path you took what made you Raynare!"

"Crying is natural and strong for it belongs to those with the courage to show their vulnerable self."

"A life of higher joys is a life with more tears of all kinds. Every blessing is a curse. Only by accepting the curse in full measure can you receive the blessing in full measure. I love you. If I ever lose you, I will be destroyed. You are my greatest blessing!" Elms gritted his teeth as an act to hold back his sobbing "Raynare, I don't want you to leave me. I want to live longer with you. I want us to become a happy family like our childhood."

"Ha....ha......you finally get it off your chest." She laughs but the pain only worsens "ow...ow....bad idea."

"There was moments in my life where I hesitated to ask how you were feeling, but when there's a chance....I ignore it. Because I was too scared if it would become too late." He sheds one tear "that is one of my greatest suffering."

Raynare stood up, fighting the pain when there's a hole on her chest. Sitting on a bench and tapped beside her, signaling Ethan to sit by her. So he obliged. Raynare rested her head on his lap, while he strokes her hair.

"I think we both know what needs to happen next..." she says "Ethan, darling.....sing for me..."

".....We couldn't turn around....'Til we were upside down....I'll be the bad guy now.....But no, I ain't too proud....I couldn't be there......Even when I tried....You don't believe it....We do this every time.... Seasons change and our love went co~ld, Feed the flame 'cause we can't let it go~, Run away, but we're running in circles.... Run away, run away, I dare you to do~ something...I'm waiting on you~ again, So I don't take the blame! Run away, but we're running in circles...Run away, run away, run away~...."

By the time he was finished. No pulse. There was no longer any signs of pulse on Raynare. She past away due to blood loss. He was blubbering like a kid. Every ounce of friendship and gifts they exchange before in their lifetime suddenly vanished. It's amazing how all that buildup ends in a matter of seconds, meaning no matter how hard you tried to keep an important valuable friend, it could end right there, then all of your work has been for nothing.

"I'm sorry..." Ethan pleaded with an apology "for not staying by your side...!"

(Ethan, what will your response be if I confess my feelings towards you?)

(Uh.... do I have to be honest?)

(Yes! Eethie, please. Just be honest about it, all I'm saying is IF there's a chance, what will it be?)

(Hm.... I'm glad you love me, Raynare. But I see you more as a friend rather than a lover, I could never come to live happily forever with you... I'm sorry. I truly am, Raynare.)

(No..... it's fine.... aha! I got an idea...) Raynare rushed to the mansion and brought out a piece of paper including pens

(What are you doing?)

(Writing.... a.... contract.... done!)

(What's it say?)

(I wrote down if we both are ever single in 15 years, we'll officially get married!) Raynare proudly announced, holding back that mischievous grin

(Agh! So creepy, it's no wonder you're unpopular.) Says Ethan, yet it had no affect on Raynare (*sigh* fine... give me that pen...)

(It's declared that a human and I, an angel, will get married in the near future! .... i hope you really are single in fifteen years.... I'll wait for you, my love.)

(.... sure, just don't come at me as a reminder.) Ethan had to act cool and turned away

(I will.... i most definitely will...my Ethan...)

With each weeping and shouting for blaming god for taking her down this destructive path only led her to her demise. He really must be enjoying the show even in death, for who knows....the God people worship may actually be acting behind that mask. For his true identity is just an evil tyrant who thinks nothing like a child, always berating at others for the simplistic mistake. If God ever gets reincarnated, Ethan proposed to kill him for Raynare....

"AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"

Raynare was a sweet girl who wouldn't even hurt a fly in her life. She was the epitome of an angel (don't forget she was one as well). To see her become this fallen Angel who thirst for power is heartbreaking for Ethan who known her for that aura of pacifist, love, comfort, and happiness. What made Raynare a fallen Angel? What was the true purpose for this to happen? After all, the anger Ethan had ran dry. So the best thing as of right now is to take her body outside of church, and carry her to Delilah's burial sight. The rest of the ORC watched in silence as Ethan exited, they wanted to comfort him but doing that will make the burden he carry worse. Best choice is to stay back and do nothing. Rias had other plans...

"No matter how much you lost, no matter how tough it gets, you have to move on. Life....must go on."

"....I wanna yell at you. I wanna jab my sword into your stomach. I want to see you in pain....for relating to me. But I can't.....my anger suddenly vanished inside me....the only thing I feel....is sorrow."

"Ethan. Please listen to Rias' words. I understand your pain...but take as much advice you can. I bet Raynare would want you to carry on smiling, not having it upside down." Asia turned out to be very much alive, so her first thing to do was comfort him

"Thank you....." is Ethan's last words before departing into the forest

ORC members are left to handle the church. Today may be a victory for ORC but it's a great defeat for Ethan, even if he won the death battle. Elms made a new burial right next to Delilah, because he know's after all this competition to win over Ethan, they will still make up after Raynare lost. He sat in front of their graves.

Raynare
1998-2015
One of the purest angel to ever exist. Maybe
Even the best

Delilah Adkins
1998-2013
Loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend
And lover

The last of the trio, Ethan Elms. One died in a car accident, and the other....killed for the sake of others. In return was 200,000 gold coins, 20 stat points, 2 of the highest rank potion the store has to offer, and had the store opened now. He went past 20.

"Will I find others like you?" Ethan blankly stares the horizon "who am I kidding? You two....are perfect for me. Now that I'm alone, will I have to find those exactly like you guys?"

"Hey...this is no way to act. Fucking quit it, now!"

"Why? What do you know about loss?"

"It doesn't matter if I have go experience your pain, all that it matters is that I feel bad. Do I care deeply about your relationship with them? Yes! I do! But you really need to think about it. If Raynare or Delilah were alive, would they like it when you show your weak side?"

"Shut up. You don't get to say their names."

"Tough titties, bitch! Tell me, would they feel different if your weak side were shown?"

"...ye.....no...."

"What would they say?!"

"...'if we ever were to die. Do not cry for us...instead, forget about us. If you truly love me and her....then forget our memories we shared. It's the only way to live on. I know it'll be hard, but we beg you to make that happen'...."

"Which lady friend said that?"

"Raynare. She made pretty sense in her quotes. Fuck....why must that be one of them? I hate it."

"Exactly! It's painful, which is why it makes sense. You need to grow up, rid those memories, and don't let the past slow you down. If you keep remembering them, then get ready to get your ass bitten."

"This is only a percentage of what you're about to witness down the road. This is the way."

Please do acknowledge that these are just words that the characters thinks, do not take it seriously if you ever lost a close person. Ethan sighed. Standing up, he walked away. No looking back is the way to forget about them. It disgusting to him to act this way.

"By the way....did you sense something went off inside of me?"

"No, not that I know of."

"Sorry master. I wish I could report what happens inside your body. Can you explain what you felt?"

"....should I say that an emotion died? But I can't tell which one it was. And another thing...what power were you guys talking about."

They immediately went silent, for the secret conversation was exposed and coming out of their master's mouth. Should they tell him the truth or lie and receive punishment?

"That....listen kid. You only hear this from us and only us. If we ask you who is the god of death, what is the first name you could think of?"

"Death." He replies

"Death, correct. He is one many of god of death...but to us....we know who is the true God of Death. Unlike those in the same title, he can revive the dead and either have them relive their lives or make them become his solider."

"Thanatos only kills people. His power does not let him revive the dead, only chooses who dies."

"What is the name of this true god of death?"

"Ashborn [Ashborn]."

"That man...thing...even surpasses god himself. Where did he come from? Who knows. His history is unknown to whether or not he's from here. We believe he was once a forgotten god, rose above the ranks in secret by making sacrifices and obtaining power by collecting sacred gear. But out of all sacred gears we seen built, none of them had the power to revive the dead and turn them into soldiers."

"Heed our warning, master. If his name is ever mentioned by others...run. those must know the power of Ashborn and are powerful themselves. But it's just a warning."

"....where can I find him?"

"That's a problem. His presence ceased to exist. Like he was never around in the beginning."

Name: Ethan Elms
Level: 21
Class: Magic Swordsman
Title: none
HP: 3,100
MP: 760
Fatigue: 0

Stats:
Strength: 67
Vitality: 37
Agility: 41
Intelligence: 45
Sense: 43
(Available stat points: 20)
Physical Damage Reduction: 0%
Skills:
Passive Skills:
-Will to Rehabilitate (Lv. 1)
-Longevity (Lv. 1)
-Amateur Swordsman (Lv. 1)
Active Skills:
-Mist (Lv. 1)
-Sprint (Lv. 1)