Gerber - Prince of Vilastin - Sun End

Gerber - Prince of Vilastin - Sun End

Chapter 5 - Save Him!

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(Huh...?) 

It seemed like I fell asleep while hugging Gerber-kun. After I shook my head a few times, I placed my hand on Gerber-kun's forehead while he was still asleep.

(His fever still hasn't gone down, if this keeps up...) 

When I placed him there to go call out for help somehow, I got up and headed out the cave by myself. 

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As I proceeded forward by myself within the deadly silent darkness...

(I'm scared... If I even slip just a little...) 

In the narrow passage to the side, I couldn't see the bottom because of the spreading darkness... At that moment... A small snake slithered near my feet... 

MC: ...!? 

The next moment... Just as I bent backwards in surprise, I became engulfed headfirst into the unseeable darkness. 

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Then, when I opened my eyes next...

(This place is...?) 

There was a vast clear lake surface in front of me. In the center of it, there was a shrine with a statue of a goddess placed in it. 

(Could it be that this place is...?) 

-Flashback-

Gerber: ...But, in this cave... If I pray to the goddess... I'm sure that my prayers will... 

-Flashback-

I remembered what Gerber-kun said as he was losing consciousness. 

(Goddess... Please save Gerber-kun.) 

When I thought about Gerber-kun, who's in pain right now, my heart felt like it was about to burst. 

(Please...) 

When I kneeled in place, I continued holding my hands together with hopeful feelings... 

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As I was kneeling in front of the goddess statue, I continued to pray desperately...

(Goddess, please save Gerber-kun...) 

At that moment. Just as I heard a pebble being stepped on from behind, I turned around... 

Gerber: ...MC-san? 

MC: Eh... Gerber-kun, what are you doing here? 

He looked worn out as his body was covered in wounds. 

Gerber: MC-san!!

MC: ...!

As soon as he saw me, he ran over and hugged me. 

Gerber: What a relief...! I'm so glad that you're all right! When I woke up to find that you were gone, I got worried and searched for you for a long time. Thank goodness... 

MC: ...Gerber-kun. 

Suddenly, the strength in his arms loosened up. Then, he fell at that spot next. When I held up the upper half of his body, he was shaking. 

(His fever is high...! He's breathing roughly too... Because he was looking for me...) 

I hugged him strongly. 

(Please, please save him...!) 

At that moment... A bright light emitted from the goddess statue and filled my vision with white. 

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Before I knew it... We were at the prairie near the town of Vilastin... 

MC: This place is... 

Due to what happened so suddenly, I couldn't do anything, but blink... 

Gerber: ...Thank you. 

Gerber-kun's warm hand touched my cheek. 

Gerber: It's because you prayed to the goddess... 

MC: Eh...

Gerber: ...For me... 

While he was bashfully happy, Gerber-kun lost consciousness. 

MC: Gerber-kun!? Gerber-kun!!

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After a few weeks have passed since then... 

Once Gerber-kun made a full recovery, he called me over to come visit Vilastin again. As the gerberas were in full bloom, the town of Vilastin was filled with more liveliness than the last time I visited. 

By the time the sun has gone down completely, stars were starting to shine in the sky... I arrived at the lake where I promised to meet him at. 

(Pretty...) 

The dark lake surface shined beautifully as it reflected the bright starry sky. Just as I moved my gaze from the sky that was filled with stars... 

Gerber: MC-san... 

MC: Ah, Gerber-kun. 

As he was in front of the lake, he smiled broadly at me. Just as I became happy from seeing his smile, I felt warm. 

MC: That's good. You look so much better now. 

Gerber: Yeah... 

Looking unsettled, Gerber-kun blinked repeatedly. 

MC: What's wrong? Calling me over here in the middle of the night like this. 

Gerber: Ah, that's, uh... Well... Don't laugh from what I'm about to say, okay...? 

MC: ? Okay... 

Gerber-kun took a big step towards me while holding his own hands. As he was in front of me, he looked staright at me with a serious gaze...

Gerber: You... You are my sun!!

MC: ...Eh? 

(...What does he mean?) 

When I tilted my head to the side, he looked at me dumbfounded. 

Gerber: ...Huh? Was that too hard to understand?

As he placed his hand on his neck in embarrassment, his cheeks turned red. 

Gerber: What I meant was, to me, no matter what darkness I'm in, you give me light... Your existence that is brighter than the shining stars and the moon in the sky has always been beautiful and has gotten bigger... Which... is why... 

He took a deep breath. 

Gerber: I love you!!

MC: ...!

That loud confession made me stand still while forgetting about time going by. 

MC: Eh... You do, Gerber-kun? 

Gerber: Yeah... 

MC: ... 

As he was looking at me with a pure look, time was finally flowing slowly again. 

Gerber: What happened in the cave... It was because you were trying to help me with all your strength. It made me really happy. Even though I'm usually the one who helps people... I never thought that I would get warmed up by someone like that... 

MC: That's... 

(That's because it would've been dangerous to leave Gerber-kun there...) 

Although, I couldn't bring myself to speak well for some reason.

-Flashback-

Gerber: Then, I'll go deliver it for you.

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Gerber: There, there, don't cry, I'll go get it now.

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Gerber: Thanks! I'll be with you, so don't worry!

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Gerber: That's why I try to live up to my role... and help anyone, but... I couldn't understand it well.

-Flashback-

Whenever I would see him work hard for everyone else besides himself, it would always give me an unbearable pain... 

Gerber: ...Won't you let me hear your response? 

His big eyes shook uneasily. 

(I can't leave this person alone...) 

When I thought of that, I lightly nodded. Then... 

Gerber: Thank goodness...! 

He unraveled all his nervousness and gently smiled. When his face got closer, our foreheads lightly touched each other. 

Gerber: I was so scared... 

The bottle around his neck shined brightly as it was being reflected in the moonlight. 

Gerber: I wasn't sure if I was a bother to you. Even so, I would've done anything to stay by your side... I finally found it, this is my wish... No one else would do, to be my... You're my sun. 

With a warm smile, Gerber-kun affectionately rubbed his nose into my hair. 

(Ah...) 

That expression made me think of the gerberas that were swaying from the wind. Within the dusk that the moonlight is brightening up, that smile blossomed admirably... 

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