The name may not match the original. But it's a name that comes from the page and on the board.

Enter

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Credit :

The owner of all the names of the characters that I borrowed to use. (Sorry I don't know who it belongs to)

Always there

Zeal P.O.V.

“Chief, sir. Do you want me to close the shop now?” A subordinate's voice sounded. Drawing my attention from the document in front of me. I looked out the window and saw that the sky was starting to turn orange and purple.

“If the customers are gone You guys can just close it.”

“Welcome, Chief.”

These people... even though they haven't been a god knight for nearly 20 years, they still haven't changed their nickname. Even though I am no longer the Tempest Knight. But after leaving the palace for only a few months The people in my unit gathered together and came to my shop. Said he wanted to work with me.

Even though there weren't all of them, there were more than 15 people. That made my news selling business very successful.

"Just a little" even though the business is good But I can say that my health has deteriorated a lot.

“Chief!!”

“Nothing. You all close up shop and go rest.” I shouted to them so as not to worry. I don't want them to know the seriousness of my condition. Because if you know Those guys must take this matter to the CEO. Definitely my only disciple at the Divine Palace.

In the past, I would have wanted him to come visit. But when looking at the time period The 12 Divine Knights must have been busy training the new generation of children. Before that, there was also the matter of the Demon Prince. Therefore, I, who understands the difficulty, do not want to disturb.

I put my hands away from the work in front of me. I intended to go out and get something to eat, but suddenly the image in front of me was tilted. Before I knew it, I was lying on the floor of the room. Even though I wanted to get up, my body was weak. I couldn't move and my consciousness slowly slipped away.

“Captain!!” Those were the last words I heard before everything went completely dark.

Another side

          Ceo P.O.V.

“Teacher, please. I'll take this pile of documents and send them over first.”

“Mmm.”

I nodded at the little student's words. without taking your eyes off the document in front of you Even though my heart is thinking about work But my heart was more concerned with other things.

Ever since we raised an army to overthrow the demon prince Thermis summoned the twelve former god knights back to the palace and they fought together in that battle. Even when the battle was over, the masters would return to their respective homes. But not long after, I received news that my master had fallen ill.

Must hurry to finish work will be able to visit the teacher

          “always there someone you can count on to comfort you”

The sound of loud music flowing into the room made me stop writing and open the door. I found Zeus standing on the balcony in front of my room. A gentle breeze blows. Made my hair fly a little. Zeus continued to listen to the music in the wind and said the words to the lyrics. Even Zeus had never heard of it before. But this song is extremely familiar to my ears.

Master's Lullaby

“Where does this music come from?”

“From what I hear It should be in the southern suburbs.”

          “I remember now, like it was yesterday. You would hold me close and then I hear you say…”

          “‘I (you) know you’ll (I’ll) never leave me (you). I can find you (me) everywhere. In the morning light, the evening star. You always there’”

I don't know what I'm doing right now. But the picture in front of me was just a blur. And I felt like I couldn't breathe. Feeling cold hands The heat in the second eye then I used the Tempest line to carry myself out of the palace. I don't care how anyone views me. Don't care how much force you have to use. I just want to meet the owner of that song again.

Master!

          Zeal P.O.V.

When I awoke, I found myself lying on a bed with a basin and a jar of herbs at the head of the bed. I guess they gave it to me and even brought me to sleep with them.

“Vindilo...”

“Captain!” At the end of my call, there were the voices of many others. People followed in droves. Makes me want to pass out again and know that I will survive.

“Chief, sir. How are you?”

“I told you, I'm fine. You guys are too worried.”

“But Chief You're coughing up blood!!”

Coughing up blood...ah Now they already know. It was originally intended to be closed. Because I don't want you to worry. But...maybe it's not in time.

“I want to be alone for a while. You all can go wait for me in front of the room.”

"but..."

“..." I stared at them in order. Each of them could only accept the word and silently leave the room.

The dream from a while ago... meant that I was about to see you again. Seeing my family again? Teacher...

I walked over and stopped at the open window. I feel the gentle night breeze. The song that used to lull me in my youth and I used to lull my disciples too.

I don't have much time left. I probably...can't stay here any longer.

I can't take care of you anymore. CEO...but I...

          “Always there…”

I will always be by your side...my son.

          Ceo P.O.V.

I ran... ran as fast as I could. The sound in the wind is the only thing that gives me hope. If and when the sound is quiet I may definitely run out of strength and fall down crying uncontrollably.

“Master!” A loud voice made me stop slightly. Turning towards the source of the voice, I saw the figure of a young disciple who was following me on a different roof.

“Master, I will go with you,” Zeus called out.

I just nodded and picked up my speed. Soon we both stopped in front of a middle-class house. It is located in a field of forget-me-not flowers. The music no longer sounded through the wind. When I could hear that sound coming from inside this house.

“Master,” I called outside. But there was no response. So I opened my mouth to call again. But someone tapped me on the shoulder first.

“Captain wants to be alone. So they chased all of us out.” Turning around, I saw Master Vindilo's former deputy squad leader.

“Why are you bothering me?” The sound of the music faded away. Replaced by a sweet, clear voice that conceals playfulness. Even though it was a familiar tone, he couldn't hide his exhaustion.

“Teacher...”

“Come in, Cio. And future Knight Tempest, you too.”

I followed Master into the house with a heavy heart. Even though Master smiled, I wasn't happy at all...not at all.

Master, please tell me that the sad song... is not telling me that you are about to leave...

Zeal P.O.V.

“Master, please…” The sound of Zeo's voice made me turn around and smile playfully at him. But when he saw the expression on the face of just one student, I felt devastated. Because since I've known him The CEO is always cheerful. I've only seen this expression on his face that one time. When Gracias became the Demon Prince...

“Xio, what's wrong with you?”

"Your condition...how is it?"

“Just so and so, nothing.”

“True, please.”

"Really, I'll just...just, just, just, just, just, just, just, just, just, just, just."

Before I could say a word of comfort, I let out a big cough. The strength that he had painstakingly recuperated was almost completely drained from his body. The little Zeo and future God Knight Tempest helped me to a seat before pouring tea for me.

The little one stayed by my side, and Zeo went out and cooked me another bowl of porridge. No matter how hard you tried...

I don't have a chance to recover. Because of me...

“Master, how are you?” Zeo asked me with a worried expression.

“I don't mind. Just tired... that's all."

Especially when you hear my voice. The CEO looked even more shocked. I, the owner of the voice, was also shocked. Because normally, even if I have a cold and my voice is hoarse, it's never been so hoarse that it seems like I'm powerless like this.

“Master!” Zeo hugged me tightly. Even though you can't see the face, it's not difficult to guess. From that trembling body...my only disciple was crying.

“Teacher…” The small figure of the future God Knight Tempest gripped the hem of his teacher's shirt tightly. before turning to look at me His green eyes flashed with intensity before he spoke. “Teacher Grandpa, please. Please don't abandon Master."

"..." Grandpa...grandpa?!

“Teacher, Zeus...Zeus, he didn't mean to.” Look! You're a good student. I was still crying just now. Now I rushed over and hugged that kid, as if afraid of what I might do to him. Do you see me as a giant and a devil?

“You came here for just this, right? If you want to talk, let's go back to the god palace.” I pretended to be shooed away before getting up and starting to walk out. But it felt like someone was pulling the hem of his shirt.

When I turned around, I saw Zeo clinging to the hem of my shirt. Keep your head down and don't speak. Plus his face was bright red like when he was a kid.

Haha, it's really cute. My disciple,

“What? Not keeping your disciple away I might get so annoyed that I kick him out of the house.” I joked. But the CEO still kept his head down. Plus he hugged me.

“Xias...you go wait outside first.”

“...Please, Master.”

After the little boy walked out I don't need to force myself anymore. The CEO probably already knew, so he took me to the bed to rest.

The CEO probably doesn't know, but I know...

This sleep This will be my last sleep...

Master...Theet...will I get them again?

'You'll definitely find it, my son...'

'Of course, Ciel. My petulant wind.'

“Xio, I'm so tired... Do you remember the song I sang to you?”

“Master! You mustn't fall asleep!”

“Sick people need to rest. Won't let me sleep..." I looked at the Wind Lord of the Divine Knight Hall with a speechless expression. "I'm sleepy. I want to take a nap. Are you being cruel and not letting me sleep?”

“But...but you...”

When he saw my murderous eyes and because he had not forgotten that my iron shin was more powerful than his, So C.O could only pull out a chair and sit down next to the bed before holding my hand and starting to sing.

When the lyrics come to the last part My eyelids were about to close completely. I barely have the strength to move a finger. So I could only look at the student who was singing with a smiling face (because I forced him to smile) before slowly closing my eyes.

“Master!”

“...CEO, remember my words... One day we...will meet again..." I closed my eyes, my consciousness slowly drifting away. But my mouth still moved to speak. “This parting...is parting to meet again.”

“Master!” I heard a sob. Guess he was crying. But what can I do? My time has come.

“The rest must be left to you.” I forced my remaining strength to open my eyes. He looked at his only student's face one last time. Before my eyelids close again...and never open again.

          Ceo P.O.V.

“Master...Master, please don't joke like this...I'm not joking.” I knew exactly what was happening. But I don't want to admit it at all. I probably hold the hand that held the quill for so long. But now it has become weak. Master's face turned pale white, his eyes closed tightly, a slight smile on his face.

“No!!!” I shouted, unable to do anything. My only respected teacher. The person who was like my parents for ten years...has already left me. From me forever...

Right now I don't want to know anything. At least give me time...give me a little more time.

“Tempest!!” A familiar voice came from outside. But if you don't open it and look, I know who the person who came is. And just as expected, a total of 11 people rushed into the room with Creus leading the way. Seeing the state of me with tears streaming down my face and Master's body lying on the bed was enough to explain.

“Ciel…” Another voice sounded. Followed by the figure of the former head of the Divine Knight Palace. The most powerful knight in history, Neo Creus.

He walked over to the bed where Master lay and placed a white flower in Master's hand. and muttered something And Master's face, which at first had a hint of old age, gradually began to fade. Returning to the face of the playful young man I had known since I was little.

“I know you wouldn't want to make yourself ugly on the biggest and final day of your life.” With that, Master Neo turned to Master's former deputy squad leader who was now trying. Do your best to keep from crying.

“What did Ciel order?”

“Take...take...the body of...the chief...to...burn it...hug. Then...then take the ashes back...back to sprinkle in your flower garden...at the god palace...please.”

“Iquest...take care of it.”

"can..."

When he saw that I was about to intervene Gracias and the other Helmish Knights They came together to help lock me away from Master's body. Neo then took Master's body out to deal with his wishes before his death. and brought the jar of ashes to me. and also sent similar jars Also for some of the god knights.

“Your teachers… all have the same idea,” was all Neo said before leaving with Iquest. I looked closely at the jar of ashes. It was found that there was the emblem of the Tempest Knight on it. along with a few words

          “Always there, someone you can count on to comfort you.”

"It probably means...your teacher won't abandon you," Keres said through tears.

I...one day I will definitely...meet you again, Master.

Zeal P.O.V.

20 years later

“What's wrong, Ciel? What are you doing sitting here all alone?” The teacher's greeting made the sweet-faced child turn around and smile sweetly and innocently. “There is nothing for you, Master.”

“I saw you sitting idly for a long time. What's the matter?” A young man with blue hair Tie the tail of the bench down next to it. I first raised my hand to play with my hair in annoyance. This young man could be none other than my most revered Master...the one who gave me life and a new family, Lord Requos Tempest.

“No, sir. I'm just... thinking about Zeo."

“You said it yourself that parting from that time meant parting to meet again,” Master said with a smile.

“That's true...but...”

“You will know soon.” Without another word, Master took out his thick coat. Come cover yourself for me because suddenly I turned from a boy into a young man.

“Master!!” I was shocked by my sudden growth in appearance. When I turned to look at the teacher He just shrugged. before walking away

“Master?” Then a familiar voice floated into my ears. When I turned around, I saw Master holding the body of a blue-haired child just like me and Master. But he calls me Master...it's probably not like he is...

“C.O?”

“Master!!” The child struggled until he was released from the embrace of the 36th Tempest God Knight before rushing forward and jumping into my arms. The little boy was crying with a bulging nose. So I could only comfort him for a while before he calmed down.

“The person you've been waiting for...has arrived, Ciel,” Master asked me.

“Please accept... parting so we can meet again. I understand, sir.”

“Master?” Zeo looked at me blankly. Before I bite and hold(?) him with disgust.

When the sun went down and everyone was sleeping. If I heard a sound, like it surround me creeping. You would grape your arms around me and tell me don’t be scared. And I knew that I was safe…because He always day.

When the storm would come and thing would seem so bad. I may want to cry…almost. I listen to my master. He promise that the rain would pass the day would soon be fair. And I never was afraid…because…He’s always there.

And the lullaby of the wind continues to sing and blow...

Fin.