“It is called, having fun and being human!” She bit back, although she was scared that meant she was courageous. Bravery, Tatsumi showed it before her when they met…though he was scared, he still listened to his heart. Don’t kill, don’t die…live. She could never keep that promise, by falling in love even that once she had opened herself up to so much more, after being in Chaldea for so long…people…liking her…
Noting the sword inches from her neck, she knew she was quicker than him. Gulping, she gripped his blade and flung herself over it, yes it would cut her neck but she cared not. “Princess or not…I am allowed to feel emotions, perhaps this life is acceptable to thee…but…I am a woman who has every right to be happy. I served my duty when alive, why should I continue this pain!” …Bastard. He was never truly a human, how could he understand!?
“And I shall not, continue to be a lifeless doll!” She wanted friends, she wanted to laugh with them and smile with them and join in on their silly antics and then protect them as an Assassin on the battlefield. She wanted to meet a man and fall in love again, the feeling Tatsumi showed her, and she wished to have a man to love her and not die by her. She wanted to be normal!!!
Then, she fled for she knew she could hide from him and outrun him, but defeat him she could not. Assassins never cried, she cried for Tatsumi before, she could never cry again. She doubted he would give chase.
“..Being human. That is a feeling I either cannot remember, or...have never experienced. Perhaps you’re right, I may not recognize what smiling feels like or what enjoyment of the little things could be like. But if I did, I would not have what it takes to protect you and the other Hassans.” His wording had now changed, and although still seething with anger, his eyes were not directed at Serenity and rather over her shoulder.
One would likely wonder, if King Hassan wanted to protect the other Hassans, why would he take their heads if they disobeyed, angered, or asked him for help? ..Even he did not know, yes, it included his strong religious beliefs, but the Hassans were his ‘people’. Much like Uruk to Gilgamesh, or Camelot to Arthur, he was their King. A King must both care and discipline.
..He didn’t wish to actually graze her, but unfortunately she acted quickly and his blade did not dematerialize in time. When she fled, he did not turn back to chase, he stood still and his gaze drifted to the floor below him. “..Being human, I wonder if I will ever remember that feel. Or if I will ever learn how it is. Hah. I cannot show such things to those who follow me. If they fear me, perhaps I will aid in keeping them out of trouble. Maybe they’ll slowly resent me, if they don’t already, despite still following me. Hassan of Serenity, your title is no coincidence, but you are also of Purity in my eyes. A pure soul, clouded in confusion and loneliness, surrounded by happiness and sadness.”
As he began to walk away, his head turned the direction of where Serenity ran. “..Forgive me for the hardships I force upon you.” And with that, King Hassan walked into the shadows.