Casniel and Eugan planned a route to quickly reach the ancient city; the only problem was that the shortest way was through the city of little Italy and then through the murderous city, whose name was nicknamed by the type of inhabitants that were there.
They weren't quite sure, but the other roads were too long and it would take weeks to get through the cities. Therefore there was no other choice.
Both planned the time it would take them to cross both cities, it would not take more than three days to cross both. Therefore they will leave once Casniel is more recovered.
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Dalina kept bringing sweets to casniel, no matter how silly the candy sounds, it always makes you happy and uplifting. And Casniel apparently needed to get rid of that mental encounter he had with the Dalian king.
Casniel: Thanks-casniel took the tray that dalina offered him; It was chock-full of food including toast with jam, orange juice, bacon, and scrambled eggs.
Dalina: You're welcome ...- dalina sat on the edge of the bed for when casniel finished- do you feel better?
Casniel: Much better ...- casniel smiled as he bit into a piece of toast.
Dalina: I'm glad to hear it ...- Dalina showed a subtle smile-you want to talk about ...
Casniel: What happened? ...- Casniel saw Dalina nod- Okay ...
Casniel told dalina what happened in his vision, every detail of it. From the moment he saw them frozen to the moment the king was leaning on his shoulder.
Dalina: Without a doubt ... I think he has ... how to put it-dalina tapped his jaw with her index finger-it seems like he's engrossed with you.
Casniel: Don't tell me ...- Casniel finished eating and put the tray on the bed- I was thinking ... that we all go together is a great risk.
Dalina: Do you want to shorten the group? - Dalina asked with a smile - I can help you with that.
Casniel: Oh? ... well-casniel looked away-I think we should just be eugan and I ... I don't want to put them in danger.
Dalina looked at him confused but then understood, casniel was human after all and the gem would not cause him any harm while eugan had his magic and could overcome any obstacle.
Dalina: I understand ... in a way it offends me that you don't want my help-dalina made a little pout-but ... after all, you don't know much about me.
Casniel: Eh? -Casniel looked at the girl strangely.
Dalina: I'm not some helpless fool-dalina giggled-I also have magic, but I don't really like to use it in case it gets out of control.
Casniel: Maybe ... we could practice together ...- casniel blushed-sure, if you want ...
Dalina smiled and took Casniel's hands between hers, both of them blushed more for this act and in a second they separated their hands.
Dalina: Sure ... if you don't mind-dalina giggled being followed by casniel.
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When Eugan entered the room he found them both laughing, in their eyes you could see the love emanating from both of them. Therefore, and unintentionally, her ring shone a light blue color creating several stone hearts that appeared near the boys.
Eugan: I'm sorry ...- eugan apologized flushed-I can't control it sometimes.
Dalina: They're cute ...- dalina smiled-rock powers?
Eugan: Lunar rocks ...- eugan smiled- I also have something similar to a healing power, thanks to the power of the sun.
Casniel: Interesting ...- Casniel took one of the stone hearts-I think I'm better to continue the journey ... after all, from this city we can go to the kingdom without much trouble.
Dalina: We must repair the gem in the ancient city ...- Dalina looked at Eugan-and then return to go to the kingdom of Dali.
Eugan: You're right ...- eugan sighed- I'll let the others know that only the three of us will go, so they can save energy for the big trip.
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With Casniel fully recovered, the three undertook the trip to the ancient city. They quickly arrived in little Italy, they went to eat at a restaurant to regain some energy.
The place was beautiful, simple but warm decoration and an atmosphere of relaxation and love.
The three of them sat at a table and looked at the menu, casniel and eugan did not understand what was written since it was in Italian. Dalina laughed at both of them offering herself as a translator to which the boys accepted.
Suddenly a boy with light brown hair, almost white, appeared as if by magic near them.
??: Pronto per ordinare?-Asked the boy.
Dalina: Ask if we are ready to order-dalina looked at both boys nodding, then taking the menu card he said to the boy-Ordineremo uno spaghetti alla bolognese, dei ravilos di pollo, una porzione di lasagne e per dolce un tiramisù al cioccolato e caffè.
??: Scelte eccellenti-the boy took the menu cards and left the table.
Casniel: Without a doubt it was a very good idea for you to come ...- Casniel kept a small smile on his face.
Dalina: Thank you ... or as they would say in Italian-dalina let out a laugh-grazie.
The three of them laughed as they waited for their plates. After a few moments another boy, this one had reddish brown hair, he handed them the dishes in an elegant and calm way.
??: Buon appetito signore e signori-the boy made a wave with his hand saying goodbye.
Dalina / Casniel / Eugan: Grazie ...- the three thanked them and began to eat.
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The night was quiet, dinner was delicious without a doubt. The restaurant began to play slow music, very Italian style, several couples came out to dance in the center of the place.
One of the boys from before approached eugan and extending his hand asked him.
??: Vuoi ballare con me? -The light brown boy looked at Eugan smiling.
Eugan: Eh? ...- eugan looked at Dalina in search of a translation.
Dalina: If you want to dance with him ...- Dalina laughed at Eugan's blush.
Eugan accepted the invitation and they both went to the dance floor, when they had been dancing for a while, the light brown boy spoke.
??: I didn't know you didn't speak Italian, I apologize for putting you in trouble -the boy gave Eugan a smile.
Eugan: Oh don't worry ...- eugan smiled- the three of us are visiting, we traveled to another city and we decided to stop and rest ... my name is eugan by the way.
??: Bel nome-the boy giggled-excuse me ... they call me boigi.
Eugan: Boigi ... what a peculiar name-eugan let out a laugh.
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Casniel: Shall we dance? ...- Faced with dalina's confusion, Casniel smiled-eugan is not the only one who can have fun.
Dalina: You're right, walk-dalina got up from the chair and taking Casniel's hand, ignoring the blush on the boy's face, led him to the track.
They both danced for a while until Casniel let out a brief laugh, dalina looked at him confused so casniel pointed his eyes in one direction. Dalina turned to look to find eugan and the boy laughing, eugan was blushing and the other boy kept a smile.
Dalina: Aw love ...- dalina let out a laugh followed by casniel.
Casniel: I never thought of seeing that boy with someone-casniel kept his smile-we've only known each other for a short time ... but I certainly hope he finds love, just like I did.
Casniel stopped, completely flushed and embarrassed. Dalina looked at him with a smile and then guided him to continue the dance.
Dalina: An original way of saying that you like me-dalina kept a small smile.
Casniel: I ...- casniel was blushing as he could- I didn't plan to say it ... like that.
They both smiled and continued dancing for a while longer, without being aware of a pair of eyes looking at them.
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Boigi: Tutto in ordine? -Boigi looked at Eugan who kept his eyes elsewhere, when he turned around he could see that the boy's eyes were on his companions-oh capisco ... ti piace, vero ?.
Eugan: Eh? ...- eugan turned to see boigi-excuse me ... I was just making sure that casniel did not run away.
Boigi showed a curious expression, eugan seeing his expression commented:
Eugan: You see ... they like each other-eugan sigh-but they're kind of ... silly, and they don't admit it. I was hoping that this time they could say what they feel.
Boigi: Oh aiutare il tuo amico-boigi let out a laugh-excuse me ... I think it's something nice of you.
Eugan: Thank you ...- a blush appeared on Eugan's face-by the way ... you live here right?
Boigi: I'm visiting too ...- boigi turned around eugan-I'm from an old city.
Eugan's eyes widened in surprise, Boigi noticed the expression on the boy's face.
Boigi: Qualcosa accade? -Boigi saw how eugan smiled.
Eugan: There we go-eugan let out a laugh-what a coincidence, right?
Boigi: Decisamente-boigi laughed again-excuse me again ... the Italian just flows.
Eugan: Don't worry ... you have a nice accent-eugan blushed again.
Suddenly the place went dark, the light went out, dalina and eugan looked at the place confused.
Without warning, a blast of air entered the place, casniel holding dalina protecting her while boigi created a small force field around the guests and eugan.
For a moment Casniel could see something in this gust of air, a shadow moving in the breeze. Casniel opened his eyes thinking he was the Dalian king, but from the shape of the shadow he was far from that man.
The shadow passed near Eugan and the other guests, Casniel had a crazy idea.
Casniel: Eugan! Sunlight! -Casniel yelled at the boy to act.
Eugan didn't understand at first but then he got the message, taking off his glove made his hand glow with a bright yellow aura. This aura seemed to generate the same energy as the sun, so the shadow moved away from everyone and seconds later fled the restaurant.
Just when the strange shadow left the lights came back on, everyone was shocked and worried.
??: Let's see gentlemen ...- a man, with bright red hair, spoke- all calm, whatever has happened has already happened.
??: Keep calm ...- another man, with white hair, spoke.
Boigi: È Stato incredibile! -Boigi looked at Eugan to put the glove back on-how did you do it?
Eugan: Let's say ...- eugan smiled flushed-it's my power.
Boigi: So fantastic ...- Boigi smiled big.
Eugan: Eh ...- eugan was a little flushed.
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Dalina: How did you come up with such an idea ...- dalina was amazed at the idea of casniel, when the boy did not answer dalina turned to see him-casniel ?.
Casniel: I ...- casniel was trembling, but not out of fear-I think there is something more than the king causing problems ...- casniel hugged dalina-I don't want to lose you.
Dalina: Oh ...- Dalina returned the hug- you are not going to lose me, we can solve this together.
Casniel broke away from the embrace smiling, both slowly approached until the distance was completely cut off. Melting thus both in a short kiss.
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Eugan: This I must send ...- eugan took a photo, in it you could clearly see the kiss between casniel and dalina-if you ask, I was not-eugan looked at Boigi as an accomplice and then sent the photo.
º "Group Chat, Adventurers.
Eugan has sent a photo.
Dill: But ... what !? And I just miss the best moment!
Ethel: Woah stop a minute! ... what?!.
Crincy: It was to be expected, it is said that Italian is partly a romantic language.
Avan: Ha! I knew it!.
Kensi: Oh wow ... they're definitely made for each other.
Dill: That casniel will hear me !.
Valen: Shut your mouth! Aw how cute they look!
Nathiel: My parents won't believe it ... and I bet the other kids don't either, can I share the eugan photo?.
Eugan: Sure, just not on the internet or on a blog. Otherwise I will be dead.
Nathiel: Don't worry ...
Nathiel: And if ... my parents don't believe it hahahahaha !.
Dill: I have to think of a key code for this event ...
Crincy: How about ... 33-30? ... using the keys of a basic telephone and calculating the letters "L" "O" "V" "E" which would be something like this: 15 + 18 = 33, 24+ 6 = 30.
Dill: I like it!
Nathiel: Oh man ... I accidentally sent the photo to my contacts ... and they are all from the institute ...
Dill: That's why I'm taking the photo with me again ... don't worry, I'll put on their graves that they died for releasing great news.
Crincy: And I'll put in yours that you died as an idiot.
Dill: You love me that way.
Crincy: Keep dreaming!
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Eugan was worried about Casniel's reaction, but for one thing they now had a faster way to get to the ancient city. With the help of boigi they could arrive and repair the gem faster than anticipated.