Maya was setting the table up for dinner when Indis entered from the front door "hello aunty!" He flashed a bright tooth smile before taking his boots off and helping to set the table, Maya smiled "Hello kiddo! How was your day?" Asked while bringing the pot of chicken soup from kitchen,indis shrugged sitting down on the wooden chair"it was ok i guess~ anyway we plan to celebrate your birthday in one of the city restaurant aunty would that be ok?"
Maya also say besides him with a warm smile she rubbed his head "awee! It's weird how fast time flies! I can't believe I would already be 44 years old! Seriously it's good to know that Astrid at least has you even if I were to pass away" Indis grunted at her remark "Aunty your not that old ok? Look at yourself barely any grey hairs you still look so young to me ok?"
There was nothing as great as getting praised by an extremely handsome boy for a old lady like her she laughed at his words"why~ thankyou my dear but that doesn't mean I have as long life as an elf and I am greatful that you both will be with eachother through thick and thin even if Astrid were to reject Jinx he would at least have you" Indis didn't say anything he knew that human's have short lifespan of 150 years or so and elf as well as wolf can live up to thousands years without even looking old they would only look old when their lifespan was near to the end.
Maya noticed his gloom so she distracted him with another question "so where is Astrid?" Indis blinked in confusion "I sent him home when we came back since he wasn't required in during festival prepration." Maya didn't know what to say to this "but he didn't came home." Their expression changed to horror as they leaped up from the chair rushing towards the door Indis being fast and agile reached it first when suddenly the door opened on his face he wanted to dodge it but sadly Maya was standing behind him his nose was hit sending him back crashing onto Maya "ouchhhhh!" He rolled to side grabbing his already red nose shouting "ohh my nose!! I think it's broken! It hurts! Oweowe!"
Maya got up massaging her waist which hurt from the fall "off! Motherfuc- i mean who the hell pushed that door as if their chased down by grim reaper!" A small soft guilty voice sounded "umm.. it's me Astrid mother I am sorry.." Astrid really didn't expect to be greeted by such sight making him unable to decide who to help first at the end he just stood at the door lucky for him his mother got up even the hamster rolling on the ground got up staring at him unblinkingly "where the hell were you!?" Both of them said in union making Astrid shrink his shoulders.
"Geez! Lower your voice both of you! I was with Gildor ok!"
Indis crossed his arms like a judgmental aunt at family gathering with a sour expression coupled with that red nose he only appeared hailarious instead of Intimidating "ptfff! Hahaha!" Indis glared at him when he heard another laughter making him cry out in frustration "ohh! Come on aunty! At least not you! I am trying to be serious!"
Maya laughed at him tousling his hairs playful "you look so funny first let Astrid heal your nose ok isn't it painful?" She asked while pinching his already swollen nose making him shout in pain " ouch! That hurts!" Astrid shook his head with a silly smile it felt good to bicker like a family, "ok mom that's enough let me see it " Indis practically jumped into his arms scared of his aunty pulling at his nose again,
Astrid quickly put his fingers on his nose warm green light sipping into his swollen tissue within a second his nose returned to normal "there you go it's done!" Indis touched his nose slightly to make sure being amazed at Astrid's skills "whoa! You've improved!" Astrid smiled cheekily savouring the praise but not for long as his sensitive ear was pulled along with his silver earring dangling quite the contrast you say. "Where were you?"
"Ouch! I was with Gildor! Now please leave my ear!" Having Astrid spill his gut out she let go.
"Sir and eat."
Astrid rubbed his ear grumbling "does the punishment always have to be my ear?"
"What did you say?"
"Nothing! What is the menu tonight?I am so famished!"
Astrid sat down lifting the lid off his plate met with a hot chicken soup he felt great and started to devour it greedily when Indis nudged him "what?"
"What did you guys talk about?"
Hearing this Astrid had flashbacks of the things he heard.
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Gildor " it was a rumour that Beast lord Jinx would often go into maniacs killing and slughtering human, wolf, elf whoever the unlucky person was standing in front of the beast lord at the moment. One time it's said that she even attacked the silver elf god Liriel who she had captured some even say she had killed him right there so he wasn't found afterwards!"
Astrid remembered the calm and caring alpha, she was indeed cold and powerful but to think she would transform into a bloodthirsty beast? That's not a thing even to be imagined let alone believe that it was true~
Astrid "then what happens after you kill a god?"
Gildor "you seriously don't pay attention in history do you?"
Astrid snorted " I don't need history to live well afterall what is the thing that already has happen will be useful?"
Gildor pursued his lips " History teaches us which mistakes should not be repeated "
Astrid laughed "Yet history always repeats itself doesn't it?"
Gildor had nothing to say about that instead answering the questions "God's soul cannot be destroyed they just get reincarnated in the mortal plain then gain their memories back and eventually leave the mortal realm to go to heaven."
Astrid "hmm...so do you think wolf God Clovis is among us? " This question had only one reason if he really was on mortal plain then would he come back to take revenge from Jinx of his death?
Gildor shrugged "who knows? But I think the earring your wearing say's silver elf another name for elf god Liriel so I am 99.99% sure it's you!"
Astrid narrowed his eye "what about the 00.01%?"
Gildor smiled "ahh! I would have made it 💯 but sadly you just had to offend me with the history so- hey wait!I was jok-! Whahhh! Hahaha!"
Astrid pounched on him tickling him until Gildor was out of breath.
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Returning to present.
Astrid touched his silver ring that day talking with elder he found out that the ring was given by Jinx every time he felt discomfort he would touch the ring to seek comfort ever since he could remember the ring was there with him it was as if he was the lonely star and the ring was moon shining bright on him in the dark cold nights.
Indis shook his shoulder Astrid woke up from his daze from the motion "um?"
"I was asking what did you guys talk about?" Astrid took a deep breath before replying.
"I invited him for birthday but he said with the festival on his shoulder he really couldn't come."
Indis nodded in understanding he himself wasn't free but he really couldn't miss his dear aunties birthday for the world he is really greatful for this lady who treated him as her own child he would have been introverted and solitary if not for her and Astrid with this thought Indis ate his fill with a warm smile.
That night Indis and Maya slept peacefully but Astrid was wide awake looking out at the star's and half moon shining bright the feeling of guilt was clawing at his heart so much that he wasn't able to sleep in peace "what am I doing? What if what I have is infatuation? What if what I have is a temporary attraction? Wouldn't that be basically taking advantage of someone? Leading them on?"
Their fates are much intervene then it would see at first glance, she was everywhere... His last life, before he was born , in his childhood there are traces of her everywhere...
His inner demons were making him more awake with each sandclock sipping time but somehow he managed to fell asleep in between the chaotic war of heart and mind.
Perhaps the moon took pity on him as it hid behind the cloud spreading the gentle veil of darkness as the cool breeze lulled him to sleep.
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Next morning....
Maya felt something soft touch her cheeks making her jump from her sleep instantly thinking it was an insect or cockroach she let out a shrill sound "AHHHHHHH!"
"Ohh god! Aunty please keep your voice down people are still sleeping at this hour!"
Maya looked at Indis who was holding bunch of rose flower in right hand while covering his one ear from the left. "I told you~ you should have just called out to her" Astrid said while removing his hands from his ear , Indis glared at him "You little! You didn't tell me that this would happen on purpose didn't you!" Astrid made an innocent face defending himself " Don't blame others I had warned you~" Indis glared more ferociously but Astrid ignored him going straight for his mother to give a hug
Who had raised her hands in fighting stance even holding one knife she has always kept under her pillow just in case of protection. Astrid took the knife placing it down hugging her "Happy birthday mother" Maya was still dazed but when she heard him wish she hugged him back with a smile "thank you." Indis shouted in an annoyed tone. "I wanted to wish aunty first! Cheater!"
Maya laughed releasing Astrid and going for Indis she grabbed him in a tight embrace almost suffocating the poor baby between her bossom but thankfully released him few seconds later she looked at the fresh roses and smiled 'he must have picked them early in the morning "for me?" She pointed to the flower's. Indis flashed a bright smile going on one knee offering the flowers like a prince.
"For the most beautiful and youngest lady wishing you very happy birthday! "
Maya smiled at the flattery taking the fresh roses who still smelled of soaked soil with fresh dew on its petal. "Hey don't take the whole credit! I also helped to gather them!" Indis shrugged "serves you right!" While sticking out his tongue at him. Astrid hurrmped. Maya sighed with a smile 'these two cannot go one day without querreling like siblings.'
"That's enough you two Astrid come here"
Astrid eyed his mother suspiciously "No! Your going to twist my ear aren't you?"
"No I won't!"
"No you will!"
"No I said I won't!"
"No I said you will!"
Indis felt his neck ache from the way he was twisting it to face them each time one of them said anything!
"Argg! Fine i promise I won't twist your ears!"
Astrid finally put his guards down and went towards her but in the next second his ears were pinched with brutal force making his eyes teary "wahhhh! Mother you lied! " But Maya turned deaf to his whining "I did not lie. I didn't twisted your ears i just pinched them~" Astrid couldn't believe his mother's duality!(ノಠ益ಠ)ノ This will be the ultimate reason for his trust issues in the future! (ರ_ರ)
Indis cut through this dog blood marry sue drama "We plan to celebrate in the city restaurant and here is the new dress we brought for the occasion!"
Maya took the package and opened it when her gaze fell on the dress she couldn't look away it was a soft red colour with. Yellow flowers embroidery on it the colours blended together so well it was both elegant yet simple and it had a wide collar with flowy sleeves the wife collar was probably in consideration of showing the necklace she wears her eyes filled with tears "ohh! You! My percious angle babies! Come here ~" she hugged both of them overcome with joy she held them tightly these babies these little fairies were the only reason she was alive or else she would have followed her beloved husband in death.
After a good while and great struggle Astrid and Indis were able to coaxy her into getting ready early in order to not miss the appointment with the beast lord. Here they all got ready to meet at their usual spot where Jinx was already waiting for them along with Covy.
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Astrid made sure that his mother wears a scarf since humans are naturally fragile and the early winter cold wind can make them sick although she didn't look like she was enjoying wearing something that covers her face almost completely since she had gone all out on makeup with her new dress, she looked as if she wanted to murder someone making Indis and Astrid crackle like madman's at her childish behaviour.
Maya "...." You guys are so dead when we go back home.
Astrid rode with his mother on one horse which obviously his mother was the one holding reign she might look a fragile human but she knows few spells as well good in self defence she has a great knife throwing skills too! Maybe that's why his father Nathan fell in love in the first place seeing how capable and powerful she was even when she was weakest spices even a female one at that.
In a distance he could see the familiar figures and within few seconds they reached there this time Jinx helped both his mother and him to step down.
Clovis was holding a big bouquet mix with types of flowers making Astrid think she probably didn't knew which flowers his mother would like so she just brought a mix cocktail!
Clovis handed it to Jinx and went after his crush since his boss is working hard so should he! who bowed her head politely to Maya who was still fighting off with that stubborn scarf to take it off when she finished she saw such gentlewoman move making her let out a sweet smile "Wishing you the happiest birthday Mrs.maya " Maya took the flowers in her hand "such sweet child you are! " Jinx looked up and was left speechless when she saw the full face up close her golden eyes dilated in suprise the morning Sunray giving them illusion of glowing.
"Mother goddess..?" She whispered.
Maya looked at her with confusion "ptff! I called you child and you were so fast to call me mother? Has Astrid finally agreed to marry you?" Her questions perched through her daze Jinx sighed as taking a Deep breath she composed herself Astrid who was watching this slapped himself when he heard his mother's question and wanted to dig a hole to hide 'i feel fucking embarrass ok!? So stop with your family planning here!'
He was going to say something like she was joking don't mind her but Jinx beat him to it replying with a straight face "Not yet but" she pushed glancing at home Astrid's heart skipped a beat as those fire eyes met his ocean blue making his cheeks heat up Jinx saw this and smirked making Astrid look the other way.
She continued "But I am trying Hopefully it would be a conform yes until the end of our agreement"
Astrid really couldn't take it "That's enough talking mother let's go! I have already made an appointment!"
Indis who was watching this drama while eating melon seeds looked bored when suddenly the black wolf interrupted him "Hey! How are you red head?" Indis wanted to bash that empty head on ground he had long since noticed this jerk flirting with him but you can call it offending
"Without you I am great!"
no offence but this dude literally has zero knowledge about how to attract or impress his crush! As expected the wolf made puppy dog eyes at his mean remarks "Why are you always so mean to me ? I am trying to be nice here." Indis felt like coughing blood was calling your crush name like red head is being nice?
"Oh! And where did you learn this so called being nice!? From a book called how to offend people in 99 ways!?"
This made Covy fall on ground with dramatic music effect while the line emotional damage! Playing in the background!
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"It does not matter what our gender is or what the roles society has made for it what matters is in this whole life your soul and body belongs to me and mine belongs to you"