Pure Vanilla is at the front of the citadel, waiting to leave, with his suitcase in his hand as the carriage pulls up. "Well, I guess this is goodbye again." Pure Vanilla said in a soft voice, looking up at Dark Cacao with a warm smile. Dark Cacao smiled back, "Yes... but we'll see each other again eventually." Dark Cacao said in a more calming tone, leaning towards Pure Vanilla. Pure Vanilla chuckled under his breath as he got a bit closer to Dark Cacao. "Yes, eventually." Pure Vanilla said with an innocent smile, pulling his cardigan up close to his face.

The carriage slowly pulled up to the citadel as it came to a stop. Pure Vanilla would turn as one of the servants opened the door for Pure Vanilla. "Ah... and one more thing." Pure Vanilla said before he entered into the carriage, dropping the suitcase on one of the seats, and turning back around to look back at Dark Cacao.

"What do you mean..." Before Dark Cacao could say anything else, Pure Vanilla walked closer, pulling Dark Cacao by his kimono gently, giving him a small kiss on the cheek.

Pure Vanilla pulled apart with a small smile one his face. "There you go." Pure Vanilla said as he smiled brightly, grabbing Dark Cacao's hands gently. Dark Cacao blushed as Pure Vanilla let go of his hands. "T-thank you." Dark Cacao said in a slightly cracked voice as he cleared his throat. Pure Vanilla just smiled, taking a step into the carriage as he closed the door. He waved goodbye as it slowly started to move...

"Goodbye Pure Vanilla." Dark Cacao said in a warming tone as he felt even warmer from the kiss... just thinking about it made him smile, touching his cheek gently on where he had kissed.

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Sobbing can be heard... an ongoing sound of pain... So much pain.

"White Lily... don't..." "..." "Don't leave me..." "..." "Don't leave me... not again..." "..."

Tears continued to fall down onto the floor... It became silent.

White Lily walked away slowly as she was absorbed into the darkness... Pure Vanilla tried to reach out as he cried... He couldn't see her anymore.

He ran out into the darkness, but couldn't seem to find her. He fled, running as fast as he could... It was only endless darkness everywhere he looked. ... He stopped, breathless with worry. Soon falling onto the floor, crying to himself as he curled up into a ball.

"I-it's all my fault... I did this... I should've stopped her... I..."

Pure Vanilla held himself as he was out of words to say, crying to himself...

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Pure Vanilla woke up as he sat up with his heart racing, grasping his hair with his fingers tightly, and also seeming to be sweating. His chest rose consistently, with him shaking slightly. He felt so... uneasy as he breathed. He got out of bed as it was 4 am in the morning... since he most likely wouldn't be able to go back to sleep. He yawned as he sat down in the arm chair next to his bed. He turned on a lamp that was on the small table next to him, grabbing a pen and a piece of paper as well. He started to write down his thoughts...

He gave out a small sigh as he stopped writing. He still seemed to be sweating a bit, setting down the pen, and paper beside him on the small table. He stayed sitting in the arm chair for a while in deep thought... slowly falling asleep. He fell into a light sleep as his lip's were slightly parted.

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" Dear Dark Cacao Cookie, Sorry about the sudden letter, but, I've written this letter in regards of help. I'm hurting, hurting a lot. I can't stop thinking about White Lily Cookie, I've tried everything, none of it's ever worked. I haven't been getting the best of sleep either, for I've been having these horrible nightmares recently. Most of them always include whenever I was in that dark void. Every time I just think about it, it sends shivers down my spine. The void is an endless room of darkness, and no matter how far you walk, or run, you'll never reach an end. It's so... dark that not even my own light can shine through the darkness alone. Every time I'm in the void I lose all my faith, courage, and hope. It feels like it's slowly being drained out of me the longer I'm in the darkness. But there was one nightmare that stood out, I should say it was more of a dream. I had this one recently, not too long ago. I was hurt, in quite some pain, but I could feel someone warm pulling me close. The presence was so familiar, but yet so different. I felt so warm, even though it was one of my most painful moments. I was in the void for some time, as it felt like hours or even decades had passed. But... this time an opening of light appeared... and as I walked up to it, I would open my eyes only to see... you. If you remember... it was one of our memories... one of the most warming memories I've always kept close to my heart. You held me so close, you took care of me as I healed slowly over time. You never left my side. Sometimes I wish to repay you in my regards, even if it was a while ago... what you did for me was so much more than I could ever ask for.

Thank you, With best regards, Pure Vanilla Cookie"

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Pure Vanilla woke up rubbing his eyes, with the sun shining through the curtains, and into his room. He let out a soft yawn as he sat up slowly. He got up to walk out of his chambers to go see Black Raisin Cookie. He rubbed his eyes again as he walked into the dining room, sitting at the counter.

"Hello Pure Vanilla Cookie, how did you sleep?" Black Raisin Cookie asked as she flipped the pancake currently in the pan she was holding. "Not so great..." Pure Vanilla said tiredly with a yawn. "Nightmares again, huh?" Black Raisin asked. Pure Vanilla nodded as he yawned again. "Well... maybe you should rest today... help get rid of the nerves." Black Raisin Cookie said, as she placed a few pancakes on a plate, covered in maple syrup in front of Pure Vanilla, including utensils. "But I have a lot of work to do... today... I surely mustn't rest." Pure Vanilla said, sounding like it's the most responsible thing to do at the time, as he also started to take a few bites of the pancakes. "Please Pure Vanilla... let me do some things around here once in a while... it'll be fine, I promise." Black Raisin said as she sat down next to Pure Vanilla. "Ah well... alright, only since I trust you Black Raisin Cookie, you're a good friend." Pure Vanilla said with a warm smile. "Thank you Pure Vanilla... ahem." Black Raisin said, clearing her throat, as she seemed to be blushing bashfully. Pure Vanilla chuckled. "Alright then, thank you Black Raisin Cookie." Pure Vanilla said before soon walking back to his chambers with a full stomach.

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Pure Vanilla sat in his arm chair as he picked up the letter he wrote from last night... he gave out a sigh as he sat up. He went through one of his drawers, bringing out a vanilla colored envelope, and putting the letter inside. He stamped it with wax so it was closed... he soon walked up to the balcony. He held out the letter as a blue bird flew up onto the railing. "Hello little bird friend, would you mind sending this to a friend of mine... Dark Cacao Cookie?" Pure Vanilla asked in a soft whisper. The bird cooed in response as it slowly took the letter. "Thank you, you're very kind." Pure Vanilla said with a warm smile as he patted the bird making it chirp. The bird soon flew away with the letter in its beak... "Stay safe little friend!" Pure Vanilla said as he waved. He soon thought to himself about his dream as he went back inside his room, closing the balcony doors behind him. "I wonder..."

End of Chapter 15