Angel Monarch

After everyone got well enough to walk, they began the walk back to The Bunker. Bea decided to wait a couple of days there, so everyone can fully heal, then they will begin the journey to Castleburg.

Sera wasn't well still. Not mentally nor physically, every time someone tried to heal her she just said that, "Not until my daughter is fully healed!".

People were very surprised when Sera called the small white haired girl her daughter for the first time, but they quickly accepted it.

They walked next to each other now, holding hands, laughing. Both of them were very happy they finally escaped from their hell.

Victoria was especially thrilled, she was under the open sky after all and not in her soul form, but with her actual body!

She would be running around giggling, but her mother was still shaken by those last few moments in their hell. It was Vicky's job to keep her mom happy and she took her job very seriously.

"What are you two laughing about?" Said a very kind female voice behind them. It was Bea.

Before they began walking to The Bunker, Bea came to them and healed most of Vicky's wounds, she still had some missing teeth and fingers. But her ear and ribcage was fully healed. She could finally breathe with ease.

"Nothing, just this rascal can't stay still for a minute." Said Sera and began tickling Vicky.

"Hehe, stop mom!" Said Vicky trying to evade her hands.

Bea was smiling at them. "I don't think we formally introduced ourselves, my name is Bea. Nice to meet you."

"My name is Victoria. Nice to meet you too." Said Vicky a bit shyly. She even went closer to Sera, partially hiding behind her.

Sera didn't push her away, she even pulled her closer.

'I know we can trust her, but it feels strange. I can only fully trust mother, if she says I can trust Bea I will!'

Bea didn't take it to the heart, her smile even grew seeing their close relationship. Feeling the warmth and kindness in that smile Vicky moved out from behind Sera, but still stayed close.

"Victoria, that is a beautiful name. Did Sera gave it to you?"

Vicky smiled and became excited. "Yes! She named me right after we met! My name means victory, because we won!"

Bea's smile faltered for a second, but it came back although less bright. She also gave Sera a weird look that Vicky didn't understand.

"Yes we won!"

After that Bea got called away and they continued to The Bunker. The day was beautiful, the air was clean and Vicky was jumping around so much, that Sera had enough.

Behind her back two white wings extended and she took to the sky holding Vicky. The people shouted in excitement, they heard of Sera's wings but seeing them was very different.

'Look all of you how cool my mom is!'

She was giggling as they flew. Then she turned and looked down, seeing the abandoned city from this angle was the most wonderful thing she ever saw.

"What is it? Cat got your tongue? I thought you wanted to explore the city, isn't this better?" Sera was smiling down at her. Vicky turned away with a faked pout, but her eyes just couldn't leave the city.

'Somehow it is amazing and terrifying at the same time!'

Sera began to descend.

"Why are we leaving, I wanted to watch the city!" Whined Vicky. Sera just laughed and kissed the top of her head.

"We left because there is a creature named Pet roaming these skies, we can only stay in the air for so long before he gets too close. Don't worry I will bring you to the skies some other time." Whispered Sera as they landed.

"You promise?"

"Yes, and after we reach Castleburg we can fly however much we like!" Said Sera grinning.

"Really?" Sera nodded and Vicky began to run laps around her.

The mood of the others was much better because of Vicky. A child always increased the happiness, especially after a fight like that.

After about an hour of walking they finally arrived at The Bunker. A couple of people who couldn't fight for various reasons stayed here. Sadly most of their friends and family didn't make it back.

Sera didn't really care though she was really tired, being unconscious is not equivalent to sleeping, not to mention that Vicky was lying in her arms half asleep.

She walked to Bea. "Hey... uhm... where can I sleep... with Vicky..." Sera felt very awkward asking it, but she had to.

"Just go to my room, I won't going to really sleep tonight anyway." Said Bea with a smile, she seemed to understand Sera and didn't push her.

Sera only nodded, then began walking to the room. On the way she met Faith, but she probably saw how tired she was and only nodded before moving on.

They arrived at the room and Sera had to wake Vicky up to help her take a shower. After they cleaned themselves, Sera tucked Vicky in. She was asleep within seconds.

Sera on the other hand sat on the bed and watched her daughter sleep. What was on her mind only she knew. After a couple minutes she went under the covers as well and hugged Vicky.

They were here finally, in safety. There were tears running down Sera's face, remembering all the pain, torture and suffering she had to go through to get here. And she would do it again in a heartbeat. Without it she wouldn't have met with Vicky.

Her daughter was the most important person for her. She didn't care her that there was no blood connection, there is a much deeper bond between them. Shared pain.

Thinking back to all those happy hours in a world of darkness, she couldn't help but smile. Sera leaned and kissed her daughter's cheek, then fell asleep knowing both of them were safe here.