Hero of Darkness

Kassandra and Kahn embraced each other in an intense and passionate kiss as the former had her arms wound around his neck while the latter had his arms wrapped around her back.

A couple of minutes passed but both of them just did not want to let go of each other as the surge of emotions and intimacy made them relish this kiss many more times than expected.

As they finally parted their lips, an exhilarated expression appeared on both their faces.

Kassandra hugged Kahn tightly while the latter kissed her forehead.

"I have so many things to say to you. But I will keep it short." spoke the Raven Sorceress.

"Thank you… for everything.

When the world abandoned me and even my own family traded my life… you stopped me from committing suicide… if not for you, I would've died a foolish death and not see my powers coming back.

After I finally got my powers and could use magic… and when I broke through to become a saint.

The first thought in my mind wasn't about revenge or showing off to my family or those who betrayed me…

But it was to share the happiest moments of my life with you." she said with a smile on her face.

"Before your aide contacted me… I had been eagerly waiting for you to return.

I know we have been close to each other in the past two months only… but for some reason…

I feel like I have gone through a lifetime of experiences with you.

And now that I know that you also didn't forget about me or chose to leave me when things got tough for you… it feels as if you are the only person whom I can trust in this world." said Kassandra as she gazed deep into Kahn's eyes.

"And when you came back for me while knowing all the risks… I knew my feelings and judgment of your character weren't wrong.

That's why I felt dejected that you wouldn't take me with you if I didn't lose my ability…

A part of me still wants to go with you… but I must stay here and finish my goal.

But I know one thing for sure… that I like you.

I like you very very much." confessed Kassandra confidently with a blushing face.

Kahn let out a flustered smile as he found her confident approach more pleasant for some reason.

And now, it was his turn.

"First time we fought… I came to respect you because I could see all your hard work and skills.

Even then, you accepted your defeat like a true warrior.

Among all the other heirs from the noble factions I've met… you're not overly prideful or conceited as them. Unlike them, you actually had the strength and talent to back up your claims.

Then you admirably fought against that legendary monster to protect so many people.

And without thinking… you sacrificed your life for my sake." he said as he caressed her cheek.

"On that night… you reminded me a lot of myself from the past. But unlike the old me… you are much stronger mentally.

The more I came to know you… the more I came to admire and like you.

Ever since that night… I have been subconsciously worried about you and wanted to get you out of there even if it meant making enemies of others.

But now I finally realize it… all that admiration faded a long time ago.

And now… I want to protect you and care for you. I want to see you happy and now that your powers are back… I'm extremely relieved. I feel like your happiness is also mine.

Even so, you decided not to go with me to help me escape and ensure my survival.

What more do I need to know that I can trust you all the way?" confessed Kahn.

"I'm sorry… I just couldn't notice your hints because…" he said while his face was already red after getting confessed to.

"You have a trauma against women and can't find them trustworthy. I know." said Kassandra.

"I'm gonna miss you a bit." he said and kissed her forehead again.

However, Kassandra readied her fist and lightly punched Kahn in the stomach.

Now that she was a saint, the fist hit much harder.

"Just a bit?" asked Kassandra with a wicked voice.

"A lot… I'm going to miss you a lot!" replied Kahn instantly.

The woman he had come to like wasn't some delicate little girl who needed to be treated like a princess. Rather… she was the kind who led the relationship.

"I like you very much as well." said Kahn in a soft tone.

"What do you like?" asked Kassandra curiously.

"Your beautiful face." he said.

She punched him in the gut again.

"Your personality! Definitely your personality!" he replied haphazardly.

"Haha!" chuckled Kassandra and hugged him tightly again.

"I wish we had more time. We didn't even get to go on a proper date." she said as her expression turned somber.

"Me too." said Kahn as he rested her head on his chest.

Kassandra was the first woman who made his heart flutter. She then became his rival in the competition but he acknowledged her talent and hard work.

Later, she sacrificed herself to save his life without thinking about the consequences.

And after Kahn stopped her from committing suicide and spent the night talking with each other… the bond between them had deepened more than just normal friends.

It was no longer about their life debt. But rather the bond they developed that night when Kassandra and Kahn met again.

In a way… Kahn saved her from becoming like the old him as Elric and Kassandra became someone very close and also gave him closure for the mental burden he had been carrying to this day.

Kahn could feel that he no longer had trauma with women. But after gazing at the woman in his arms… he realized that it was just his bad luck that he met the wrong kind so far…

"Become the most cunning, manipulative and ruthless woman if you have to.

Don't let anyone decide your fate ever again." he said as his voice turned heavy.

"Next time I see you, you better have exceeded my expectations." said Kahn as he grasped her left cheek in his right palm with his eyes full of warmth and worry for Kassandra.

Kassandra nodded in affirmation. She knew that if she wanted her revenge, she had to change herself.

And the following moment, she had a demand of her own.

"If I ever find that you have been running around with some other woman… I will kill you myself." said Kassandra with a bright smile while emitting intense killing intent.

Kahn on the end, chuckled. Instead of finding those words possessive… he found them cute.

"And next time you return...

Make sure you come back as the strongest guy in the room." said Kassandra with a firm tone.

Kahn nodded to her words. If not for both of them being weaker… things wouldn't have become this way and neither of them would have had to make these sacrifices.

After discussing things for another hour while stealing kisses from each other again and again… both of them decided that they should record this memory.

Both used artifacts of their own and took stills as well as recordings of them together. To use them as a pleasant memory of each other.

And when the time to part their ways came…

Kahn used Lucifer and created a Void crack in front of him.

"Is that… space magic?!" asked Kassandra with a bewildered expression.

But instead of responding to her question, Kahn spoke in a resolute voice.

"Saints live more than a century, so wait at least a decade or two for me.

You're not allowed to let any other guy make your heart flutter in my absence."

To his jealous words… Kassandra casually replied.

"Don't worry… I don't think I'll find a more charming, handsome, reliable and mysterious man anytime soon." she said and winked at Kahn playfully.

"I will return one day. I will tell you everything about me then." he said while looking back at the most beautiful woman he met in both of his lives so far.

Kahn then jumped inside the void and disappeared from the place as if he never existed.

This was going to be the most memorable and happiest night of his life.

Tonight, he got confessed to for the first time. Learned how to be truthful about his feelings for someone else and overcame his trauma of women because of Kassandra.

And now… he had one more reason to return to the Rakos Empire in the future.

And finally, he bade farewell to Kassandra Mikealson aka the Raven Sorceress and also…

His first love.