บท 143: Celebratory Party
Shortly after everyone returned to Mondstadt, a big party was held over Barbatos' statue's plaza, celebrating their grand victory. There had been quite damage over the land and they would need some months until the pass over Dorman Port opened up again, but overall the damage had been kept to the minimum with barely any injured in it.
"For the star of the operation! The Spark Knight, Klee!" People started celebrating and congratulating Klee that without a doubt was the MVP of the operation. Klee proudly accepted everything, happy of having been of help and even more at having the opportunity to unleash all her bombs.
"So why is my big sister hiding away?" Allen went over a corner where Eula was laying alone, leaning over the railing.
"Allen" Eula turned around and smiled at Allen before turning over the party, looking at the happy faces. "My existence will only spoil their fun."
"Take it" Allen gave Eula a glass of wine "You protected Portman Port with your group from the monsters, even saving some cargo of Liyue while you were there. Your actions might not have been showy as Klee, but you did it great" Allen lifted his own glass "For you!"
"Allen" Eula glared at Allen "You are too little to drink wine."
"It's grape juice" Allen smiled, letting Eula smell it and make sure of it "For you!" Allen lifted the cup.
"For us" "For us" *Clik* Both toasted with their glasses, drinking from them.
"Brother Allen!" Klee with Endora next to her, came towards them "Everyone is waiting for you."
"You were the one who planned it, even convincing the big wolf" Endora cheered, she and Klee dragging both of his arms.
"Eula..." Allen turned to Eula who smiled at him.
"Go. Enjoy it. I won't fall so low to interact with such low-class people." Eula answered staying in her place.
'I'll let you today' Allen sighed letting himself be dragged 'But one day, I'll improve your name and force you outside of your shell.'
"As expected of a plan of my knight," Fischl stated with pride, "My retainers are only the best and they shine with my own light!" she exclaimed, just as Allen came to the middle of the plaza.
With him, the main players of the operation were reunited, Klee who prepared the bombs, Jean who coordinated the operation, Allen who planned it and Fischl who investigated the monsters' movements, having been essential in discovering the stampede and controlling its movements.
The party started at full might, everyone enjoying their time with the food and drinks, some even enjoying it too much, laying unconscious on the ground as they passed away for drinking or for having started a fight.
As night fell, Allen sneaked from the group, crossing over to the people partying with a strange look in his eyes. In the end, this all was caused for his own plans of awakening Stormterror, but on the other side, it was an event that would have most probably passed anyway, only happening earlier due to his actions.
'It's a good city' Allen drank his juice as he smiled to the people.
"Would you care to hear the tale?♪" Suddenly a melodic voice gained Allen's attention, quickly turning over it.
"Of the dauntless Spark Knight, who did prevail♪
She painted the world with vibrant hues♪
And crushed the monsters, without a moment to lose♪
Against the wolves, she stood her ground♪
With her trusty comrades, she was always found♪
Valiant and bold, they fought as one♪
Until the beasts were vanquished, every single one♪
So let me regale you with this saga grand♪
Of the Spark Knight and her loyal band♪
Their adventures and triumphs, so epic and true♪
A tale of courage and friendship, just for you.♪"
Allen was able to see a young bard with short black hair with braids and aqua-green eyes wearing white and green clothes. He was singing while playing his lyre, catching the attention of the crowd, accepting from them Mora and drinks. Too many drinks looking at his state that made it clear that he was drunk.
'It's here. You finally come' Allen attentively looked over the bard 'Barbatos.'
Venti quickly turned around, feeling a cold gaze, however, he was unable to see the culprit, Allen having left hiding over the crowd. 'Dangerous times approach.'
...
"Eula" the next day, Allen went over Eula's house just as the sun rose.
"What a surprise Allen" Eula smiled brightly "Have you come to have breakfast?"
"No" Allen shook his head seriously and Eula froze seeing his look, being sure that something important was happening and this was no normal visit.
"What happened, Allen?" Eula asked with care "It does not matter what it is, I'll help you"
"Eula, I've been lying to you all this time about something very important for both" Allen declared. "I've always known that I have a twin sister because I was raised with her. Ellen being the only one that I could trust while growing at Snezhanaya."
Eula's eyes went wide in shock "Ellen is alive?" Allen nodded "And you both grew at Snezhnaya."
"Yes. We started in an orphanage, but they threw us, forcing us to live in the slums" Allen started explaining some of their hardships over them.
"Where is Ellen now!?" Eula carefully asked with some fear in her, thinking about the worst after listening their story, Ellen having died.
"That's why I wanted to talk with you, Eula" Allen declared "Ellen is fine. She had a strange disease but I'll make sure that she recovers. That's why I need to leave Mondstadt for now. I'll return to Snezhnaya and bring Ellen with me."
"I'll help you" Eula declared without any shred of doubt "You can't lie to me, this is something dangerous and most probably related to the Fatui. I won't let go alone. I'll come along."
"You are a knight of Mondstadt, stay protecting it" Allen stated "This is something that I must do alone."
"I won't let you put yourself in danger alone!"
"Eula. I had long decided to do everything for Ellen. Please, let me do it my way. I promise, I will return with her" Allen promised.
Eula looked at his decided eyes that won't accept a negative "You really are like father" Eula sighed, nodding at him "But if it becomes too dangerous if you are in danger, run away. Your safety is the most important. Please, return." Eula desperately pleaded.
"Yes" Allen promised one last time before leaving, his objective was clear and all or nothing with the Gnosis as the prize 'I'll take it and obtain Ellen's freedom.' "I promise!"
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