Hope - ?? - Moon End

Hope - ?? - Moon End

Chapter 6 - To a Beloved Little Sister

Getting the feeling that he was at his final moment... Hope tried to bring out his power once more. Just as he was about to disappear into the light, he somehow moved his body and proceeded forward.

Hope: ...I made a promise to Father. To protect MC. I've made so many promises to Light. 

-Flashback-

Hope: Hey, didn't we promise? Like no matter what happens, we'll protect MC's smile. 

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MC: Please... Enough already...!

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MC: Don't speak! Please... Don't leave me behind...!!

-Flashback-

Going back to MC in this world... Hope wanted to see MC's smile from the bottom of his heart. 

(I'm such a hopeless brother...) 

He moved forward in the light... Then, he heard the sound of a baby crying coming from somewhere. 

??: Light-sama! Hope-sama...! She's been born!

Hope widened his eyes in surprise from that voice. When the light around him got dimmer, that unforgettable happy moment appeared... 

Chapter 7 - The Time When I Became an Older Brother

The cries of the baby made the people that have gathered in the room break into smiles. 

Hope: MC... 

The scene that Hope was looking at now was the moment when MC was born. 

Dream King: Oh...! How adorable!

Queen: Fufu... Look at her round eyes. They're just like yours. 

The queen was exhausted on the bed, but... She was happily smiling from the new lifeform that was born just now. 

Dream King: You did well...! Uu... 

Queen: Geez, please don't cry. You'll spook her. 

Dream King: I-I guess so... 

As the queen broke into a smile, she looked towards the door. 

Queen: ...Light, Hope. 

Through the gap of the slightly opened door, the young brothers were looking at MC. 

Dream King: Hope, Light! Look, come here. This is your little sister. 

After the Dream King said that, the two of them slowly walked towards the bedside. 

Young Hope/Young Light: ... 

Then, when the Dream King held their little sister, who was just born, they slowly touched her hand. 

Young Hope: She's so small... 

Young Light: Our little sister...? 

They nervously looked up at the Dream King. 

Dream King: That's right. Make sure to protect her properly. 

Young Hope/Young Light: ... 

The two of them, that had just become older brothers, looked at each other... Then, they nodded firmly. 

Young Hope/Young Light: Yes!!

Hope: ... 

From the corner of the room, Hope watched the scene that he can't go back to anymore. 

Hope: I was unable... to keep my promise. 

At that moment, Hope only recalled the grown-up MC's sad expression... 

Young Hope: ... 

Next to Hope, the younger Hope that was surrounded by light walked up to him. 

Hope: MC was our light. I've always... thought of that. 

(Since when did I let go of that light...? I loved her. Even though I loved her... How could I have missed that?) 

-Flashback-

MC: Big Brother Hope. Let's go find that light... together.

-Flashback-

(Even though MC wanted to show the light to me.)

Young Hope: ...People can't live alone. During the moments when they feel like the light has vanished, someone beside them will bring in the light. But, we... 

Hope: Don't say it!!

Hope shouted roughly. 

Hope: I know. I... know. 

As his voice was shaking, Hope covered his face with his hands. Although, while not showing any tears, he slowly walked. His hands were fading away in the light that was released. 

Hope: ...I don't have much time. 

Young Hope: ...Where are you going? 

Hope: I still have something to say to her. 

Hope suddenly smiled. That smile was filled with self-pity... and somewhat filled with pride. 

Hope: I should believe that a miracle will happen in my last moments. I'm... the Dream King's younger brother after all.

Young Hope: ...Yes. 

The young Hope narrowed his eyes satisfied. 

Young Hope: With this... Now... 

Just as he murmured that, he released a faint light... Then, the scene melted away.

Hope: ...I'm sorry for making you worried. 

Facing his younger self, Hope whispered that in repentance. Then, turning his back on the bright laughter of his family, he left from there by himself...

Last Chapter - Exchanging Feelings for the Last Time

The final place that Hope arrived in was the courtyard at Traumerei castle from his memories when he was younger. 

Hope: MC... 

He said the name of the person that he wanted to see pitifully. While walking through the courtyard that had bluish-purple flowers in bloom, over there was... 

Hope: ...!

When he found a young MC picking flowers, he gasped. Then, when MC turned around... 

MC: ...Who are you? 

Her clear eyes blinked many times.

Hope: MC... I'm... 

As MC was finally in front of him, Hope hesitated to address himself as her brother. 

MC: Big Brother? 

Hope: ...!

When he nodded lightly, MC looked straight at Hope. 

MC: I knew that it was you, Big Brother. 

Before Hope could say anything, MC ran up to him. But... 

MC: Ah... 

When her feet got tangled, she lost her balance and was about to fall.

Hope: MC...!

Hope immediately reached out and lightly caught MC's small body. 

MC: Thank you, Big Brother. 

Hope: ...Didn't I always tell you to be careful? 

Those words came out of Hope's mouth as he recalled vivid memories from when they used to play together. 

MC: Yes, I'm sorry. 

MC stared at Hope's face... Then, she questioned him worriedly. 

MC: ...Big Brother? What's wrong? 

Hope: What do you mean? 

MC: You're making a sad face. 

(...Sad, huh. That's okay.) 

Hope: ...I'm okay. As long as you're smiling. 

Hope told her that gently as he petted MC's head. But... 

MC: ...

Tears were forming in MC's big eyes and the large teardrops went down along her cheeks. 

Hope: ...MC? 

Hope became very flustered as he looked at MC's face. 

Hope: Why are you crying? Are you sad about something? 

MC: ...You're always like that, Big Brother. Even when you're sad, you smile in front of me. That's why... it hurts. 

Hope: MC...

Tightly... Hope hugged the small MC more. 

Hope: I'm sorry. ...I'm sorry. 

As the various feelings that he's been holding back were flooding, a single tear fell from Hope's eye. When MC reached out to Hope's face, she wiped his tear away with her finger. 

MC: It's okay. It's okay, Big Brother. 

While smiling and crying, MC said that to Hope to reassure him. 

Hope: MC... You finally smiled. 

MC: Yes. Because Big Brother Hope is smiling. Even when you're crying, you smile. It's strange. 

Hope: Yeah... It's strange. 

While smiling, the two of them hugged each other as if they were making sure that they were there. 

Although, when the scenery around them shook, Hope realized that he doesn't have much long to stay. 

Hope: MC... I have to go. 

MC: Eh...? 

Hope: I can't stay here any longer. Before we say goodbye, I have something that I want to say to you no matter what. That's why I came here. 

MC: Big Brother... 

While holding back her tears, Hope gently stroked MC's back. 

Hope: MC... My... Thank you for being born as our sister. I love you. 

He actually wanted to apologize to her. But, right now, Hope's heart was only overflowing with his love towards MC... 

MC: Me too. I love you too, Big Brother. I will never stop loving you. There's so much more that I want to say to you, like thank you and sorry... 

Hope: That's okay, MC. Thank you... for making me happy. 

Along with the surrounding scenery that was disappearing, Hope's consciousness became dim as he went with it...

Hope: MC. I'm sorry, but take care of Light. That guy is always overdoing it... When that happens, scold him. 

MC: Big Brother Hope... 

MC's voice that he heard at the end sounded slightly older... 

MC: Yes. I know. I know, so... 

Hope: MC... I'll be okay. I'll always be by your side. 

MC: Thank you... Big Brother Hope. I love you. 

Hope: Me too, I... 

He wondered if his words at the last moment reached MC. 

(This time for sure, I'll be okay.) 

Within his dim consciousness, with his feelings towards his siblings... Hope silently closed his eyes. When a single bluish-purple flower petal gently fell alongside with Hope... It disappeared into the light... 

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