Chapter 17: A star filled sky and tears

Benji sits near the tree while Min sits next to him. Benji foot tapping up and down. Min assumes it’s probably because Benji dislikes Min. Min finds him somewhat interesting.

“ Um, how’ve you been?” Min asks awkwardly.

“ Fine” Benji responds uncomfortably. 

“ Still have that grudge against me?”

“ Huh? I mean, yeah” Benji replies

“ You know, I still don’t get it , why are you upset? I mean, you can always start a new family, find a new love, make a new child. The universe is large, there certainly are many people who can suffice” Min chuckles

“That’s not the point,” Benji yells, clutching his hands.

“ That was MY home, MY wife, and My child. I don’t want to replace them” he tears up. 

“ Don’t you understand? That was my life, it was all I had, all I ever wanted. I’m not like you, you ugh” Benji grumbles his throat tightening. Min processes Benji's emotions, somewhat getting a grasp. Min looks out into the fields thinking about what Benji had said. 

“ Well I’m sorry I guess, if that makes you feel better. Although, if I didn’t, you wouldn’t have had these powers. A blessing in disguise hm?” Min chuckles.

“ A blessing? I never asked for this! I never asked for these powers, this position I never asked you to destroy my home or family! Shut the hell up already!JUST SHUT UP” Benji yells, summoning his sword. 

Benji stands taking his blade swinging it at Min. Min dodges the swing of the sword knocking off his veil showing his face. 

That face.

How it irritated Benji, the symmetrical features made Benji ill. His smudge look always imprinted on his dying skin. He swings trying to kill Min in a fit of rage. 

For his wife Maria and his child Julius. Would this be what they wanted? Would they wish for revenge over their lives? Benji thinks in the back of his head, most of his thoughts being set on killing Min in that moment. 

Maybe instead of trying to kill the unkillable, maybe he should just join them, to -

“ Enough” a voice calls, interrupting Benji's thoughts. 

Benji turns to see Diz standing there in front of the both of them. 

“ I-i” Benji tries to explain as he stands frozen, his blade still in hand.

“ That’s enough, both of you. Behave yourself at least until the Judah situation is over “ Diz scoffs as he sits down on the tree reviewing information he had received from the second king.