I created my own system

Night fell yet again and the sky was filled with glittering stars. The moon was also there although it wasn't at its fullest it was still captivating. The sounds of the crickets and other insects created a simple harmony putting your mind at ease. Yet despite the beauty and calmness the night gives the underlying tension inside the academy continues.

Titus continued his purge and decreased the number of students and professors by half. No one was spared even if that person had a close connection to the government.

Many people were put under trial not even Eros was spared, even he who was deemed heir to the seat of the duke received punishments he should be ashamed of. While he received an adequate punishment according to Titus, his younger siblings Athena and Apollo received praises for helping the case.

Although Apollo just gave the report in the morning the future crown prince was able to use all his connections to convict everyone he wanted. That's why before the night falls only Titus can sleep soundly on his bed, the rest might be in their cells.

"Jeremiah"

[Yes]

"I think I was wrong about the prince"

The artificial intelligence did not speak as if it was his silence that signifies his answer as yes.

"This situation could have been avoided if only she realized how much Prince Titus and my sister love her. No, it's not only them she has an entire club dedicated for protecting her, yet doubt had clouded her judgment"

[We can't really say that since we don't know the entire truth. What the diary holds is just a small fragment of events Miss Olena wishes to share. It is only her point of view and not of the others. Their reason and decision aren't something we can know, all we can do is watch and try to understand them]

A sigh escapes from Apollo as he holds the diary.

"Just this one time, I will forget what she did to me, for her sake, and in respect for her death I will do this"

Apollo steeled his will and waited for that person underneath the stars. He could feel the wind, it was cold yet it couldn't be compared to the void inside his heart. He thought he had filled it yet it seems he was wrong.

"Where could she be?" he questioned while standing amongst the flowers.

"It seems that autumn is coming" he can't help but add feeling the increasing flow of wind. Each wave of it created a symphony that made the leaves and branches of trees dance.

As the boy indulged in the calm tune, the sound of familiar footsteps made him open his eyes.

"You are here," he said first as he moved to see the person he was waiting for.

"Sister"

"Apollo"

As soon as she arrived the flow of the wind changed, and roses began to sway left and right.

"Why did you call me here"

"Ah, you went straight to business...why am I suddenly disappointed to hear that" he said though the last part of his words was swallowed by the sudden gust of wind.

"Apollo?"

"Here, she wants you to have it"

A confused look was evident on Athena's face however when she saw the pattern on the diary her expression soon saddened.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"How did you get this?"

"She led me here, however, it seems the person she was waiting for wasn't me"

Then from the diary, Athena's eyes shifted and looked at her little brother.

"It was you, sister, she wanted you to find her here"

At that moment Apollo felt so much pain seeing her older sister cry.

[Are you hurt?]

"I think so"

[Why?]

"I feel hurt for not feeling anything in her current situation. Don't normal people sympathize with their relatives? But now I feel nothing to her and what makes me irked is that I mourn the death of a stranger yet I feel frustrated towards my sister"

[You don't need to force yourself to feel something you couldn't, just accept everything that you can feel and understand it]

The boy just nodded hearing those words while Athena began reading the diary. Her hand would tremble from time to time while her eyes would seem about to cry.

Apollo remained standing until he slowly moved away from her, as he did so the field of flowers behind his back began to bloom.

Apollo remains quiet only letting soft sniffling sounds blend into the evening symphony.

Athena on the other hand began reading the last few pages remaining in the diary. At first, it was a map of the footage and information of her bullies. The diary also has entries of multiple messages for every club member, making Athena even more emotional. However, her emotion reaches the highest as she reads a certain passage.

If anyone reads this, please know that I tried. I tried to stay strong, but I couldn't. I'm sorry for all the times I felt like a disappointment, but I just couldn't bear it anymore. The voices didn't stop, they kept appearing, whispering words I didn't want to hear, and I could no longer keep them in. I am sorry, please forgive me.

Then another page was turned and it turns out it was a message for her.

Dear Athena

I honestly don't know what to say and I didn't know I would have the chance to ever write a message for you. If you're reading this, then I'm no longer there. I just want to tell you this isn't your fault. Don't blame yourself this was my choice and although I regret it, this was the only thing I could do to escape.

I am sorry I wasn't able to win against myself, I let my demons swallow me and now I am no longer there to hold your hand. I wish I could be, but the truth is, I've taken myself away from you, way too soon.

The thing is, I wanted to tell you something, though I don't know how to say it. I find it a bit indecent however since I am already gone can't I at least be honest? I want to tell you this, Athena Moon Lionheart, I like you not as friends but romantically. I know you might find me weird but it's the truth.

You know ever since my bullying I found the thought of having a relationship with men disgusting, however, with you I think living in a small house in a mountain won't be so bad. I found peace with you and I hope you won't feel too burdened because of my passing.

I hope this letter reaches you with the warmth I always wanted to give you in person.

There's so much I wish I could say Athena, but the words never seem to be enough. I want you to know that I was happy you found this place because you found me here. You made the days brighter and the nights more comforting even when nightmares kept visiting me. Your smile was my solace, and your laughter was the melody that played in my heart.

I am sorry that I won't be there to share in your life's moments, both big and small.

Please forgive me for taking my own life. I had hoped for a lifetime with you even if you can't accept me as a lover, I can't settle for a friend or stalker, and it breaks my heart that I am the reason why it won't happen anymore. I want you to know that I fought with everything I had to stay, but sometimes your emotions and thoughts can take your actions to extremes.

I want you to live fully and find joy in the world, and don't go around wearing that mask it's annoying you know.

Take care of yourself. I'll be watching over you, and in those quiet moments when you feel alone, I hope you find comfort in knowing that I am still with you, and now I am at peace.

Your little flower,

Olena Riverside

Athena then closed the diary and let her tears fall on the ground.

Watching this Apollo can finally smile, and then he speaks.

"Sister she has a gift for you" he added, then suddenly a gentle wind touched the flowers causing them to change color. The red roses that signify love and admiration slowly change their color. Under the touch of the moonlight and guide of the stars the dark shade of red turns white.

Athena felt an immense mixture of emotion and slowly her crying face gave a melancholy smile.

"Yes, I will live"

She declared and with her smile, Apollo finally changed his expression.

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"A red flower signifies an intense and pure love, while a white" The boy looks intensely at the garden before saying "A white rose means final farewell, this was Olena's way of saying goodbye to her"

With his mission done Apollo then decided to leave, since he could feel Athena needed some time alone.

"You know Jeremiah, I somehow don't regret writing that last page"

He said before disappearing in the darkness.