Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Apollo - The Enchanting Cherry Blossoms in the Moonlight - Moon End
Chapter 6 - Whispers in the Nightly Breeze
That night... After talking to the Soga Kingdom* about burning the cherry blossom tree, Apollo immediately headed to the tree. When I told him that I wanted to be with him, I went with him. Along the way...
T/N: Azuma's kingdom
(Flower petals...?)
Out of nowhere, cherry blossom petals lightly fluttered down around us invitingly. At that moment...
Servant 1: Guh...
Servant 2: Uu...
Apollo: ...!
MC: Apollo...!?
Suddenly, Apollo and everyone else started collapsing to the ground.
(What's going on...?)
Apollo: Kuh... The cherry blossoms... are...!
As I was unable to understand the situation, I kneeled next to Apollo. His complexion was pale like paper...
(What's... happening?)
As I was confused, I heard a voice that was carried by the cold nightly breeze.
"Give me... strength... I want to live... I want to see you..."
(Scary...!)
Then, my body swayed violently as my consciousness became distant...
Apollo: Get a grip...! MC!
MC: ...!
When I heard Apollo's voice, I immediately regained consciousness.
(I shouldn't, if I don't pull myself together, my consciousness will...)
I shook my head and took a deep breath.
Apollo: Absorbing my energy... He's got guts.
(The cherry blossom tree is doing that to everyone...!?)
When I looked at Apollo, he was breathing roughly in pain.
(I... need to stop it.)
MC: ...Wait for me, Apollo.
Apollo: Hey, wait...!
As Apollo tried to stop me by shouting that from behind, I focused on running towards the cherry blossom tree...
Chapter 7 - The Cherry Blossoms' Captivating Beauty
Underneath the pale moonlight, the branches of the mysterious cherry blossom tree were hanging out as if they could reach the sky. As if was in bloom... The cherry blossoms looked more mystically beautiful than when I saw it yesterday.
(It's absorbing everyone's energy...?)
MC: Stop it...!
Unable to bear it, I shouted that. The cherry blossoms lightly swayed as a response to my voice. The next moment...
MC: ...!!
Just as a strong breeze blew, I ended up closing my eyes. When I somehow opened my eyes halfway...
(Eh... What's this...)
I was surrounded by flower petals that were scattering from the wind blowing violently. Before I knew it, I became trapped in the flower petals around me.
"I finally got to... see you..."
A voice echoed in my head.
(It hurts...!)
Within the strong wind, it became hard for me to breathe.
(My consciousness is...)
Even so, my feet took one step after another towards beneath the cherry blossom tree. Just as I was about to lose consciousness at that moment...
(Eh...?)
Suddenly, a vision of an unknown man and woman flowed into my mind.
"I love you..."
"I'll always be with you... for all of eternity..."
As if they were confirming each other's existence, the man and woman hugged each other deeply underneath the cherry blossom tree.
"Remember... You're my..."
As I desperately tried to hold myself together, I felt myself becoming charmed and at that moment...
MC: ...!
I was being strongly held from behind.
Apollo: ...You got to be kidding me.
(A-Apollo...?)
As I was in a daze, he grabbed my chin and pulled me towards him by force.
MC: Mm...
The moment he gave me a deep kiss... His passion ran through my body. He strongly held me as the kiss became deeper.
Apollo: MC doesn't belong to you. She's my queen.
As if those words were a trigger, a strong wind rose out of anger and made the cherry blossoms sway violently.
Apollo: Guwah...!
Apollo's complexion instantly became pale.
MC: Apollo...!
(If this keeps up...!)
Although, without taking consideration for himself, Apollo held up his right hand that had flames in it. The wind that was blowing in rage rose on account of his anger. Trying to drive him away, the cherry blossom tree's large branches shook...
Apollo: Interesting... Your obsession and my destiny... Let's see which one is stronger.
MC: Don't, Apollo...!
When I tried to stop him by holding his shoulder tightly, I couldn't move.
Apollo: Be quiet. Also, don't stray from my side again...
Anger and a strong emotion were burning within his scarlet eyes. As Apollo looked at me with a pale face just now, I nodded deeply...
Apollo: All you have to do is believe in me.
When he smiled boldly, he faced forward. Then...
Apollo: Flames...!
The raging fire that was summoned from Apollo's arm went straight towards the cherry blossom tree...
Last Chapter - An Engravement in the Soul
In front of me, a strong flash of light and a hot wind blew as flames were bursting. The flames and light collided with each other as their particles went through the air.
Apollo: Guh... Agh...!
MC: Apollo...!
Apollo stood his ground while being basked in the cherry blossom tree's light. He held me firmly to protect me...
(His face is pale... If this keeps up...!)
Apollo: ...Don't make that cowardly face.
MC: ...!
When I looked up, my gaze met with Apollo's as he was smiling arrogantly. To encourage me, Apollo put more strength into his arm that was holding me.
Apollo: You're my... Kuh!
Once again, Apollo summoned flames from his right arm.
(Just stop it already...!)
Even though I wanted to shout that... Touched by his belief, I couldn't bring myself to say that.
-Flashback-
Apollo: All you have to do is believe in me.
-Flashback-
(I'll... believe in Apollo.)
When I took a deep breath... I smiled somehow.
MC: I... Aren't I going to become your queen? If that's the case, the please do it without getting hurt. I want to live with you too, Apollo...!
Apollo: Hmph, isn't that obvious?
With a satisfied smile, Apollo looked at the cherry blossom tree firmly.
Apollo: Uwooooooh...!!
As the flames roared again... Along with the cherry blossom tree's light, it turned into a pale light. Then... Apollo's flames surrounded the cherry blossom tree and made it burst into flames...
Apollo: My strong destiny... It was something you couldn't put up with.
The pale flames engulfed the cherry blossom tree. That scene continued for a short while... Then, the remaining life of the cherry blossoms got burned up and it's pale light started to scatter around.
Apollo: ...
When the luminous light shined on Apollo's face as he looked at the cherry blossoms, the shadows got darker.
MC: ...Are you... okay?
Apollo: Of course, I am. And you?
When he looked at me, my heart throbbed greatly. As his scarlet eyes had a captivating look in them, he looked way more... charming than usual.
MC: I'm okay. I don't... hear the voice anymore. Apollo, are you okay?
Apollo: ...Hmph.
Despite his response, he only sighed lightly...
MC: Your body...? We need to return to the castle right away!
Apollo: You seem to be misunderstanding something. And I'm not talking about my body.
MC: Eh...?
The next moment, Apollo grabbed my wrist strongly...
Apollo: You let yourself get taken advantage of, so there's no way that I'm fine.
MC: ...!
I was confused and couldn't keep up with the sudden situation.
MC: A-Apollo...?
Apollo: I don't know why... But, I'm all worked up about it.
When he pushed me down at that spot, he pinned me down before I knew it. Apollo looked at me with his usual arrogant smile.
Apollo: Kuku... That guy's obsession sure was something...
MC: Eh...?
While my hands were being held down... When he strongly placed his lips against my wrist, a numbing sensation ran through me.
Apollo: To make sure that you won't get swept away again... I'm going to engrave my mark onto you.
The cherry blossoms that were enveloped in a pale light shined on Apollo captivatingly. His transparent skin made him look alluring...
MC: Ah...
The moment his tongue slithered on the mark that he engraved on my wrist, I got goosebumps.
(My heart is... going really fast...)
Due to my loud heartbeat, my breathing became warm too.
Apollo: Of course, you'll accept it, right? My engravement...
MC: ...Yes.
When I couldn't help, but nod, I couldn't bring myself to look away from him.
Apollo: That's right. I'm the only one that you should be looking at. ...I'm engraving that into your soul.
Apollo softly placed his hand on my chest. When I relaxed myself as he placed his lips on my neck, Apollo started downpouring kisses onto me.
MC: Mm...
his rough desire made my body tremble. When he suddenly looked at me with his scarlet eyes... He gave me a smile that couldn't be any more charming.
Apollo: ...Such a hopeless person.
Along with that sweet affectionate whisper... He placed his lips over mine.
(My consciousness... is becoming dim...)
Even so, that sensation was different from when I was charmed by the cherry blossom tree... It was full of a sweet happiness.
(I'm glad that... it ended without Apollo losing his life.)
As he gave me passionate sweet kisses, I wrapped my hands around Apollo's neck and brought him closer to me.
Apollo: You belong to only me... MC.
Without fighting back, I gave myself to Apollo.
(Even if this body decays... My feelings towards Apollo will never disappear...)
As I felt Apollo's body heat with the scattered cherry blossoms around us... That's what I thought of strongly...
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