In the morning, Keira woke up from his slumber as he looked at Luna in his arms who was in her underwear still asleep nestling in his arms.
He caressed her cheeks softly with the tip of his fingers, softly enough to not wake her up, his heartbeat started to speed up at the sight of long eyelashes and dry lips.
As if his body was moving on its own, he leaned forward and kissed her eyelids.
His own actions surprised him, they also made him curse himself for stirring her sleep.
Luna, due to the slight disturbance, started to wake up as she saw Keiran looking at her with a warm gaze and yet their bond told them he was confused and guilty about something.
"What happened?" Deciding to ask straight up instead of thinking Luna voiced out her question.
" Nothing, I just feel bad for waking you up from your sleep, you looked so peaceful sleeping. By the way Happy Birthday Luna" Hearing his words Luna snuggled even further in his arms "Happy Birthday brother".
Sound of silk sheets under her rustling along her made its way to Keiran's ear.
The boy hugged her back as his finger ran through her long and silky white hair by itself. After thinking of his actions he started to contemplate his feelings for the girl in his arms.
He realized that what feelings they had for each other were more than just what any siblings or even married couples he had seen in the kingdom had among them.
He knew that even Luna might have the same feelings and even realized them but they both didn't voice out any thoughts, to not change the pace they were living in.
After all they only have each other to rely on and give them love unconditionally.
"So, when will you start the process?" Hearing those words Keiran's thoughts came to a halt as looked at his twin sister.
"Let's do it now."
With that Keiran instructed the system to further assist them.
'System, Let's start the process.' At his command a mechanical voice rang in their head.
[ Keep holding each other Like that during the process. Make sure to keep in contact with each other.]
Understanding the seriousness behind the system's words Keiran rested his head on his twin's neck while she also did the same with him.
As soon as the process started they felt a mysterious energy in their mind being released as if a cage blocking it opened inside of them, they were surprised that their energies synced with each other and started melding along with the bond.
They felt their bond strengthen even more.
By the time the process stopped, they felt a new ability opened up inside them which was linked to their bond as they willed themselves to touch that ability they felt their view shift.
Keiran and Luna realized that they were able to see and hear what the other was looking and listening to.
Although they were still inside their own bodies they could see the other's view like a second screen appeared in their mind, while they would still see their own view.
There was one more ability that was available to the duo but they decided to test it later.
Inside the bathroom as Keiran was massaging Luna's head who was sitting naked in front of him.
'What will you do about that man?' hearing Luna's word's Keiran's hands stopped as he understood what she was talking about.
He started to remember what the system told him before, when he asked what that mysterious man did with him.
[Flashback]
Standing in his room, 5 year old Keiran asked the system ' System when that guy bumped into me, did he do something to me?' as those words left his mouth he instantly got a reply from the system.
[ Indeed host, That man placed a mark on you that is very rare to find in the world where no one even knows what ether really is.]
The system's reply stunned Keiran as many thoughts started to go through his head.
'What does the mark do?' Keiran asked the question that was most important at the moment.
[ The mark tells the user the location of the person marked, whenever they want and this mark is fused with a calculated amount of energy so that it lasts for five years.]
Keiran was stunned at the revelation, the thought of someone stalking him other than Luna disgusted him.
' What am I even thinking, why would I be okay with Luna stalking me?' Keiran shook his head to remove the thought from his mind but Luna heard his voice because he forgot to hide those thoughts.
' I won't mind mind you stalking me too but you don't have to do that, you already go with me everywhere I go even in the-' She didn't finish her sentence but her gaze turned towards the door that led to their bathroom from their room.
Ignoring her comments Keiran turned his attention back to the system ' Can I remove the mark?'
[yes but that will alarm the person who has marked you. He'll realize that someone has the means to counter the mark, so I'll decide against it.]
Hearing the reply from the system Black haired boy nodded in understanding as he contemplated what to do with the mark and the scene where he sensed the man's aura came to his mind as he understood that the best action was to let the mark be.
He was not strong enough to rival that person and gaining his attention more than he already has is something he couldn't afford at the moment.
'Let's leave it as it is. Now tell me about the real use of Ether that humans have yet to discuss.' regarding his query the system replied without hesitation.
[You have to find that yourself. You still haven't unlocked the full version of the system]
Hearing those emotionless words Keiran clicked his tongue as Luna laughed at his actions.
[Flashback ends]
Standing up Keiran took a shower hose from the wall and sprayed the water on Luna's head as he stood in front of her, making her gaze locked at the thing dangling in front of her face.
Keiran splashed water on her face, surprising her.
Seeing the smirk on his face Luna pouted while turning her head. 'cute.'
Hearing him say that made a light blush appear on her cheeks as she gazed back in her eyes with apparent love and affection in them.
Those emotions made his heart beat faster. Forcefully breaking himself out his revere the boy finished their bath and they made their way towards the dining hall.