Soon, Lilith began to perceive the potent aura emanating from the holy mana stone. She expressed feeling an immense influx of power into her body, accompanied by a chilling sensation as the room's temperature visibly plummeted.
"Remarkable, Aunt. Your progress is exceptionally swift," Alas commended, impressed by her ability to sense the aura within mere minutes. He reflected that even his elder sister had required ten minutes to achieve a similar level of perception, despite working with a more profound aura.To counter the frigid environment, Alas employed his purple flames to warm the surroundings.
Twenty minutes elapsed, and Lilith remained motionless in the lotus position, absorbed in her cultivation. Alas concluded that she could proceed without external assistance, requiring only a timely interruption after two hours. He set an alarm and ventured outside.
"Once the alarm sounds, she will cease her cultivation. Now, what to do? I believe my power enhancement phase is complete," he mused, surveying the breathtaking sunset visible from the ship's edge. The scene inspired him to seek solitude.
"Indeed, a magnificent spectacle. Such beauty is unattainable in our city," Alas remarked to himself as he left the room and approached the summoning pool area. Finding it occupied by others admiring the view, he decided against intruding.
"I crave solitude, not company. Perhaps..." he pondered, gazing skyward before launching himself into the air with incredible speed. Ascending above the clouds, he was greeted by an even more awe-inspiring vista and a refreshing cold breeze.
After half an hour, Alas reached a realization: his elder sister had indulged him excessively, rendering him incapable of independent enjoyment. A sigh escaped his lips as he returned to the ship.
"Apparently, superheroes are scarce in this realm, or I've simply encountered none thus far," Alas mused before heading to his elder sister's room. The desire for her embrace was already growing strong.
Alas arrived at his elder sister's door, eager to bask in her embrace. It was around 7:30 AM, leaving ample time for their shared moment. Upon entering, he was surprised to find her preparing to leave, already out of bed.
"Big sister, you're going out? Are you finished sleeping?" Alas inquired, his disappointment evident. He had been looking forward to their time together. Celestia halted her preparations, her gaze meeting his.
"Little brother, where have you been? You left without a word, and I waited for over forty-five minutes before coming to check on you," Celestia replied, her eyes narrowing in suspicion.
"Ah, don't worry, big sister. I was just..." Alas replied as he move closer to her and gently guiding her back to the bed.
"Just what?" Celestia questioned, sitting beside him. Her thoughts raced: 'He can go out if he wants, but at least tell me. I feel... I don't know why, but it feels like what if he abandoned me. Fear? Perhaps. But...'
"I was helping Aunt increase her power," Alas explained, his gaze wandering to Celestia's captivating features.
"You were increasing Mom's power?" she exclaimed, surprised.
"Yes," Alas confirmed, his attention drawn back to her face.
"Doesn't that mean she'll lose consciousness? Today is the Purple Rain, and she'll miss it. Plus, she'll endure pain, though it's necessary to increase her power..." Celestia said with low tone.
"No, big sister, you're mistaken. Aunt won't lose consciousness, experience pain, or miss the Purple Rain. She'll finish her cultivation in an hour and a half," Alas clarified.
"What? But I lost consciousness, yet she won't?" Celestia asked with confusion because she lost her consciousness or is there any other way to increase power.
"That was my fault. I made a mistake when helping you increase your power. I'm sorry," Alas admitted with a bitter smile, intentionally omitting the potential for her anger.
"What? Little brother, it's your fault?" Celestia looked at him in astonishment.
"Hehehe... Ah, yes... I'm sorry. I didn't tell you because I thought you might blame me," Alas said with a sad smile.
"But little brother, I'm really hurt now," Celestia replied, her voice low and sad as she turned away. Alas was taken aback by her reaction; he had expected a different response.
"What... Are you truly hurt?" Alas asked, concern evident as he gently lifted her chin to meet his gaze. Her expression didn't seem genuinely sorrowful, sparking doubt within him.
"Yes, I am truly hurt, little brother. Why didn't you tell me sooner just to avoid my sadness or anger? Knowing this has caused me even more pain," Celestia replied, her voice tinged with sadness as she mirrored his touch. Leaning closer, she continued,
"You know I've told you that you can confide in me, and whether I'm angry or sad is my concern. And you know that no matter what, I can never truly be angry with you, right?" She said as their faces were mere inches apart, and Alas found himself captivated by the depths of her ocean blue eyes.
"So you understand what to do, right. Always tell me everything, regardless of whether it might upset me. Do you understand?" Celestia commanded with a queenly air. Despite her authoritative tone, Alas felt an inexplicable pull to obey.
"Yes, big sister. I understand," Alas nodded in agreement. Without hesitation, Celestia closed the distance between them, their lips meeting in a passionate kiss. Her arms wrapped around him as her tongue explored his mouth, igniting a fiery response within him. The kiss deepened, and Alas felt as though he were melting in her embrace.
After a few breathless moments, they parted, their chests heaving.
"Hah... Hah... Big sister, I understand," Alas panted. Celestia smiled seductively, pulling him into a tight hug. Their bodies pressed together, and Alas could feel the softness of her breasts form against his chest.
"Good boy, little brother. Always tell me," she whispered, planting a kiss on his cheek. As they were hugging each other, Alas pondered something and decided to share it with Celestia. But before he could speak, Celestia continued.
"So, little brother. Is this the reason why it took you so much time to come back?" Celestia inquired with a tender voice, playfully ruffling Alas's hair.
"Ah, actually no, big sister. Aunt's matter only took fifteen minutes. After that, I went to watch the sunset and enjoy some solitude. That's why it took so long. The sunset was breathtaking," Alas replied, burying his face in Celestia's slender neck.
"What, you watched the sunrise this morning too? Do you really love watching sunrises and sunsets?" Celestia asked, tilting her head to the side, allowing Alas to bury his face deeper. She relished the feel of his warm breath on her neck.
"No, it's not what you think, big sister. Forget it," Alas said, pulling away from the embrace and lying down on the bed, taking a deep breath as he looked at Celestia.
"Huh? What happened?" Celestia asked in surprise, noticing his sudden shift in position.
"Nothing, big sister. You know, I came here to cuddle with you. We still have time before we have to go out and socialize," Alas explained, looking at her. Celestia understood immediately.
"Oh, my little baby brother wants to cuddle his big sister, doesn't he?" Celestia teased, lying down beside him and wrapping her arms around him like a teddy bear.
"Don't say it like that, big sister," Alas replied, looking away.
"Oh, the rare sight of my blushing baby brother! Huh!" Celestia teased, squeezing him tighter. Her whole body was pressed against his. As soon as she said that, Alas looked at her.
"Okay, okay, I won't tease you. Don't look at me like that. I feel like kissing you more when you look at me so cutely," Celestia said with a smile.
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Around 9 PM, a persistent knocking at the door roused both Celestia and Alas from their slumber.
"Hmm... Is it morning already?" Alas mumbled, disoriented as he looked around the room. Realizing the late hour, he quickly swung his legs over the bed. Celestia's eyes fluttered open as she observed his hurried movements.
"What happened, little brother?" she inquired, sitting up in bed. Before she could finish her question, a voice called from outside.
"Open the door, big sister. You're missing an incredible sight!" It was Kavya and Lily, eager to share the beauty of the already started Purple Rain. They had come to wake their friends, unwilling to let them miss such a spectacular display.
'Oh shit, seems like we slept too much... ' Celestia thought as she immediately followed Alas out to the room.
Kavya, however, had a different thought. 'He loves sleeping with his big sister. He never sleeps with me. Hmph!' she thought, eyeing Alas with a hint of displeasure.
The door creaked open, revealing Alas and Celestia, still disheveled from sleep.
"Oh, sorry guys, we were just fall asleep," Alas apologized sheepishly, noticing Kavya's disapproving gaze.
"Oh my gosh, I didn't know you still slept with your big sister. That's interesting," Lily teased, her eyes dancing with amusement as she took in the scene.
"Hah, what can I say? Anyway, let's go see the Purple Rain," Alas replied, turning his attention to the spectacle. As they began to walk, he turned to Kavya.
"Uh, sister," he started.
"Hmm?" she responded, looking at him.
"Are Aunt and Mom there too?" Alas inquired indirectly, hoping to learn about Lilith's progress.
"Yes, they're already enjoying the beautiful scene. It's just you who's lazy," Kavya replied.
"Oh," Alas acknowledged. 'Seems like aunt 's progress going well.. ' He thought as he smiled.