Ch. 6: Forma's Poison (MOON)
Forma’s room was wrapped in twilight when we arrived.
The room was filled with various books and texts making it look like a library.
I wonder why…I feel heavy…
Forma: "Read this page."
Forma picked up a book and handed it to me. My eyes fell on a page full of cramped writing.
OO: "Fartet’s Royal Family…if they ingest enough poison, eventually their bodies will come to desire it. In the end, they will be transformed into a toxic person."
Toxic person…?
My chest tightened painfully at those words.
Forma: "Do you understand what that means?"
OO: "…what it means?"
I asked in response, and Forma smiled sadly.
…Forma?
Forma: "You know, my family’s power among the other poisoner families has been weakening for a long time. Always threatened by others…It’s always been a source of conflict, but our bodies have the ability to control the poison inside us. However…"
OO: "…!"
Suddenly, Forma held me from behind.
OO: "Forma…!?"
Forma: "Somehow I’m not able to fully control it. Always before long, the symptoms of poisoning start to appear. My body is already at the point where it desires poisons. In the end, it’s likely that my whole body will become toxic. Those near me as well will start to be poisoned…especially people like you whose body is not accustomed to it."
Is that why…my body feels heavy?
His arms held me tightly and it began to hurt.
OO: "Forma, I…"
Forma: "When I’m with you, I feel at ease. I was happy … to have met someone free of poison for the first time. Even though I know you shouldn’t be with me, I still want you with me."
Forma’s voice echoed in the silence of the room, full of grief.
I…I…
I was at a loss, and suddenly a bold smile appeared on Forma’s face.
Forma: "…I don’t want to go back."
His eyes glittered with sadness behind his glasses.
OO: "…!"
He held onto me tighter.
OO: "Forma…"
Forma: "I feel bad for you, to be so desired by a toxic person like me."
Forma’s finger touched my lips.
OO: "For…ma…? …!"
Forma fiercely pressed his lips to mine.
OO: "Nn…"
Forma: "Sorry…I can’t hold myself back."
I wondered if I was affected by his poison…
A tingling sensation spread throughout my body, and I couldn’t keep myself standing.
As I was about to collapse, Forma held me up.
Forma: "…I’ve even poisoned you, someone so beautiful and free of poison and malice. I want you to forgive me…"
I was limp as he held me, and I vaguely put together the words he said in a quiet voice.
Our lips came together again, and the kiss became more intense and full of desire.
If I can…rescue him just a little then…
Gradually, my body became completely numb…
I slowly closed my eyes, unable to do anything other than yield to him.
END