Chapter 24
Akeru took Luna for a walk around the Village.
Akeru: And that there is the nicest shop owner, I know, Mr. Cayter he usually goes fishing with his friends and often gives his catches to some of the younger kids to eat or to brag to their friends that they "Caught a fish" sometimes he gives us some free food on occasion, he likes Aiden for lending him flames to cook when he's out of flame crystals, He makes other things, too but his specialty is fried fish, he is the best in town, in fact, it's from him Aiden grew to have a taste for fish and finally that taste consumed him an obsession
Luna: Haha, is that why he jumped into that waterfall and attacked that Golden tooth catfish?
Akeru: He did what?
Luna: Nothing.
Akeru: Mr. Cayter it's your fault that he's so obsessed with fish.
Mr. Cayter: As long as he's happy and eating healthy then I'm okay with it, Haha.
Akeru: I wouldn't call obsessing over one food healthy.
Mr. Cayter: If my cooking can make someone that obsessed with it means I did something right, since he's happy at the same time then I'm glad I made it for him, he's a good kid, he helps out once in a while and also he buys out my shop every day, by rights I owe him a decent meal.
Akeru: Hey, Luna do you want some? It's really good.
Mr. Cayter: Haha, showing off my shop to you're little girlfriend I see, Ake.
Akeru: She's not my girlfriend! (>∆<)
Mr. Cayter: Haha, Don't get so worked up, I was joking, Ake. Okay as an apology here's two fried fish on a stick with some orange juice, would that make you happy?
Luna: I...I don't have any money.
Mr. Cayter: Don't worry about it, you're new and you look like you haven't eaten well in a while so take this as my welcoming to Sheates.
Luna: R-really?
Mr. Cayter: And if you don't feel comfortable with it, then I'll make Alert pay for it.
Akeru: Ehh??
Mr. cayter: See...? he agrees, don'tcha Akeru?
Akeru: Fine...
They walked away after waving at Mr. Cayter.
Luna: This village is peaceful... I like it, there's not a thread of malice.
Akeru: It's better than I could have ever hoped it would be. Since the brightfil's came they turned this Village into such a luxury that it would almost seem unimaginable that 3 years ago the village was near decimation.
Luna: They really helped, huh?
Akeru: You have no idea, there was once upon a time when the only thing this village hoped for was to see the sun the next day but now we have so much to look forward to now, during the summer seasons we don't just hide under the shades for cooling, due to the slain beast we can now swim at the sea.
Luna: Wouldn't it be hot?
Akeru: On a normal day, yes, but Crysta would put it a huge wall of Ice to cool down the heated water, the wall prevented small children from drifting away while providing a suitable amount of cooling, she would also construct something out of Ice which Aiden calls a "slide", The kids and Aiden would climb to the top of it then we slip down fast making a big splash, Crysta would use her magic to make cold water for everyone to drink after a long day in the sun, there is never a dull moment in the summer, villagers now look forward to it unlike in the past.
Luna: What about winter?
Akeru: This is where Aiden has the most work, He would use his fire magic to melt out the boats which were stuck in the snow, and also melt the float chunks of Ice for fishermen to pass and other Ships to dock.
Heh, we also have a little ritual where all the kids would rub sticks together until one makes a fire, and the one whoever makes one first will have his fire used to light all the lanterns in the village. There are also meals prepared by all the women of the Village so we can have a feast together, it's so fun.
Akeru stopped and stared at Luna.
Akeru:Hmm...
Luna: W-why are you staring at me like that?
Akeru: Nothing, it's just you're outfit seems rough.
Luna: I don't have anything else to wear.
Akeru: Let's stop over there and get you some new clothes, your belly is also exposed in your current wear.
Luna: I don't mind the open belly but my clothes might be rough.
They walked towards and went into a tailor's shop.
Arina: My, this is a surprise, Hello, Ru.
Akeru: Good evening Arina, Is miss Roliat around?
Arina: Yes, she's in the back working on something, you can go meet her there...
She stared at Luna.
Arina: By the way, Ru, who's this?
Akeru: This is Luna, Aiden found her at our exam so he brought her home with us.
Luna: G-good evening, ma.
Arina: Soo cute!
Luna:Er, Uhm, T-thank you?
Akeru: She's shy around new people.
Arina: Why would someone with such a cute face be afraid, I would also want to eat her up. So adorable!
She hid behind Akeru.
Akeru: You're scaring her, Arina, Does everyone lose their composure after she speaks like that? Even Crysta broke hers and she's the most composed person I know.
Arina: *A-hem* I apologize for that outburst, you can go see her.
Akeru: Okay thank you.
They walked around back to find Mrs. Roliat working on an outfit.
Akeru: Good evening, Mrs. Roliat.
Mrs. Roliat: Why if it isn't Akeru, How was your day?
Akeru: It was fine, Ma, thank you for the outfits you provided for us, it must have been hard putting them together, at such a young age.
Mrs. Roliat: I'm 43 you brat, Hahaha.
Akeru: Really? I didn't even notice you aged past 25.
Mrs. Roliat: Sweet talking me isn't going to cover up that Aiden tore his outfit.
Akeru: You saw through that, I apologise on his behalf.
Mrs. Roliat: I'll make him pay for that later but for now, who's that?
Akeru: This is Luna, my teammate, Aiden helped her in some way and then told her she could come back with us.
Mrs. Roliat: Typical brightfil's, Anyway Luna dear Come with me I'll get you some new clothes but first you'll have to bathe.
Luna: O-okay.
A few minutes later she came out wearing a black short sleeve shirt and a short Pinafore.
Luna: This is really amazing and I like the openness, Thank you Mrs. Roliat.
Mrs: Roliat: Any time my dear, make sure you come back, I'll have more outfits ready for you.
Luna: I will, thank you, Ma.
They went back to the front.
Akeru: Bye, Arina.
Arina: Bye, Luna, oh, and you to Akeru I guess.
Akeru: Heh.
They both left.
Luna: This Village is welcoming...
Akeru: All thanks to the brightfil's.
Luna: ...They sound like really nice people, The brightfil's, I'm almost angry at myself for want I've been feeling inside...
Akeru: Which was
Luna: To tell you the truth I was kinda scared of Aiden.
Akeru: Aiden? Why?
Luna: ...it was when he saved me from my former master he had an aura around him that made me on edge, his magic was terrifyingly large and overwhelming, I was shaken by it, I thought if he gets angry he might do something worse than what my previous handlers would have ....that's why I've been keeping my distance.
Akeru:...
Luna: I know. I know. I'm a bad person for thinking of him in that light but that's how I've always been, this world isn't all fun and games and it's shown me that firsthand..... If I trust too much... who knows what'll happen if I let my guard down.
Akeru: Very Understandable.
Luna: You're not upset with me?
Akeru: Why would I be? Aiden wouldn't let something like this get under his skin, why should I?
Luna: You respect Aiden don't you?
Akeru: I owe him my life, I would do anything to repay them for giving me a loving home, Healing me when I was sick, taking me in after my parents died, teaching me how to fight, feeding me every day and making me not feel like an odd member in their family....I have a lot to be grateful about.
Luna:... I guess I owe Aiden one too for saving me and letting me participate in the entrance exams today, and also got to see the talkative side of you Akeru.
Akeru: T-talkative side?
Luna: You're usually composed and you talk less like Lady Crysta, but you're different here.
Akeru: You're different here as well, I did sensed some hostility from you during the exams but you're different here as well.
They both stopped.
Akeru: I wish we didn't have to go to school so we could all spend time together in this little village of ours.
Luna: I would also love that...but I have a dream I have to achieve before I can rest.
Akeru:...
Akeru:You wanna make one last stop before we head home?
Luna: Sure.
Akeru: We should check out the ponds in the other parts of the Village, it was made for kids to practice fishing.
Luna: Other parts of the town?
Akeru: We have to walk a bit, but there's a pathway somewhere that leads to another part of the Village, it's cool when you see the water, it glows three different colors under the new moons giving out stunning visuals.
Luna: I want to see...
She Collapsed
Akeru: Luna!
He held her in his hands
Akeru: You must have been tired from today and I dragged you sightseeing with me, I'm sorry.
Luna: It's...okay, after tomorrow's final exam I'll go sightseeing with you fully charged.
Akeru: I'll carry you back home then.
She started pouting.
Luna: I can walk on my own.
He put her down, and she took two steps forward and fell again.
Luna: Okay, I may need help.
Akeru chuckled and carried her on his back.
Akeru: I hope this is better.
Luna Closed her eyes.
Luna: Yeah...it is...
He carried her back home...
[Meanwhile in another part of Sheates Village]
*BOOM~~
Aiden was still fighting his younger brother.
Aiden: I'll cancel that spatial magic from its source.
Michael: To slow big bro.
Aiden and Micheal grabbed hands and ended up in a grappling match.
Aiden: Haha, Looks like I'll win the one.
Aiden was about to kick Michael in the stomach but he opens a portal in front of him and opened the exit next to Aiden's head.
Aiden: Gah!! Ouch! My face! You made me kick myself, you little twit!
Michael: Hahahaha. Spatial magic beats Fire magic again, any day, Woohoo! I'm the GOAT! Mehhhh!
Aiden: Not an actual goat you idiot, hahaha.
Micheal: I'll bleat as much I want to cause you'll never beat me, Mehhhhhh!
Aiden: Yeah, yeah until I stop holding back... Hey, Mikey, can you do me a favor?
Michael: Hehe, sore because you lost?
Aiden's face turned solemn.
Micheal: Huh? Fine, what is it?
Aiden: I want you to open a portal...
Michael: To where?
Aiden: Back to that school...
Michael: Huh?