For The Glory Of Sitia Empire

Everly couldn't help but steal few glances at the <apparently> Lennoxs' sister.

But they were nothing alike!!!!

As Everly sees, Lennox was gloomy, always covered in black and smiles like a lizard. While the so-called sister, was the exact opposite, she is bright, shining and lovable. Beauty was written on her face, there are even flowers on the background.

Jennings said to Annasophy with a warm smile:" sorry about that, Anna. Everly is usually energetic and easy-going, but sometimes she suddenly acts shyly".

Annasophy thought that it would be better to take the initiative and talk to Everly first, she said beaming:" Hi there Everly, how are you doing?".

Yet before Everly could answer, Jennings suddenly exclaimed in a worried tone:" which reminds me, how could you both carelessly drink something like that? It's the first time Lennox does such irresponsible acts, and I will scold him later. But this is not your first, how many times I told you to be more attentive, Evey".

Everly said with puffed cheeks:" but it looked like pumpkin juice ".

"No, it's not, you just went with the flow and drank everything he gave you," Jennings said admonishing.

Annasophy asked in confusion:" what did she do?".

Jennings shoved a strawberry in Everlys' mouth, knitted his brows, not ragged rather concerned. He said helplessly:" yesterday I sent Lennox to investigate in some matters ".

Annasophy interrupted:" was it about Earl Alphonsus?".

Jennings sighed, he shoved another strawberry in Everlys' mouth then said:" yes it was, he has done a great job actually, as expected from him, but he agreed with a condition which is to take Everly with him. *sigh, I couldn't think on why would he ask something like that, so I took it as a chance for him to make some friends, never thought that him getting friends could create such havoc".

Everly commented:" but we are good friends ".

Jennings responded:" yes, very dangerous friends ".

Jennings continued:" after clearing the obstacle, he escaped with Everly to the town at the Alphonsus territory. Long story, in short, they joined forces like some gangsters and caused troubles".

Annasophy was astonished, she splutters:" with Lennox?".

Jennings nodded.

Annasophy:" you sure?".

Jennings: "yes!".

Annasophy:" the Lennox that we know?".

Jennings barked:" and how many Lennoxes do you know ?".

Annasophy was greatly astonished, to her, those words struck like lightning from clear skies. How could that very Lennox cooperate with someone? Overall, aren't Everly supposed to be scared witless after a single eye contact?

After all, only those who shared blood link with Lennox won't be affected by his aura, there never was an exception. Then shouldn't Everly be included?

Suddenly Annasophy saw light.

She hesitantly said: "do you mind if I ask how old are you, Everly?".

The question was sudden for Everly, people don't ask those things in out of the blue. She looked at Jennings hoping that he will answer in her stead, surely he noticed her helpless eyes and was willing to aid her.

Jennings whipped Everlys' lips with a

kerchief, he said while warmly staring at Everly:" she is ten this year, why?".

Bang

Annasophy slapped the table and stood stiffly, both Everly and Jennings were taken aback by the sudden actions. Few seconds of silence passed before Annasophy mumbled something.

"...sister ".

"What? I didn't he–".

Annasophy cut him, shouting: "SHE IS MY LITTLE SISTER!!!".

This was the only possibility which can explain Everlys' insensitivity towards Lennox or his sudden change of heart.

"Huh? She is not–", Jennings hadn't yet come to his sense, but Annasophy has already snatched Everly from his arms.

"Ow~ such adorable cute little sister "

Everly stooped moving, pretending to be a lifeless doll, while Annasophy swinging her around the hall, hugging, kissing and rubbing her face on Everlys'.

Jennings felt pitty for Everly, he said:" Anna dear, she is really not my daughter ".

Annasophy covered Everlys' ears and tightened her arms around Everly, she rebuked:" my godness!! how could you say such cruel words in front of her, you are a horrible and irresponsible father".

Jennings exclaimed: "but she is not my daughter!!!".

Annasophy raised her palm towards Jennings, gesturing for him to stop coming closer, she said in a frustrated voice: "say no more!! I am taking this child with me, you stay out of the way".

Annasophy rushed out of the hall with Everly in her arms, leaving the defeated Jennings behind, uncertain of what happened.

******

The view of green mountains filled their eyes and summers' warm breeze crossed their face firmly.

An arm extended and touched the clouds above them.

" it's amazing, you see these sceneries every day?".

" bro, this is nothing ".

"Here you are talking like you saw heavens ".

" of course I did. But you are a sinner, they won't let you in".

Sounds of laughters echoed in the vast sky like roared thunder. But they didn't last long.

Suddenly, the green mountains turned to red flames and the lively laughters turned to cries. Screams and roars begging for help exploded in his ears, but what hurt the most was the small soft voice.

" shianl"

"...ox "

"Shianl "

"....Lennox "

"...ianl"

"LENNOX "

Suddenly Lennox jolted awake, he was in his bed panting and drained in sweat.

" are you ok? Did you see a nightmare?" Everly asked.

" Yeah, yeah. I'm fine " Lennox covered half his face with his right hand, while the other supported his body.

He said under his breath:" it's just.....a dream of the past".

Everly said blankly: "you mean the diaper days?".

Lennox:"...".

Everly held his hand that covered his face tightly:" don't worry, you won't wear them any more".

Veins popped on Lennox's forehead, he freed his hand from Everlys' grip: "what are you doing in my room?".

Everly: "oh I was hiding, when I saw you struggling in your sleep ".