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Chapter 11 - Admiring The Moon

Luna joins the conversation as she flies and sits on Hiroshi's shoulder. "So what is this event is everyone preparing for?" She asked.

"The King celebrates his sons birthday like a festival among us every year," Hiroshi said excitedly. "There's going to be a big party and a feast. The entire Kingdom is going to be decorated."

Eiera smiled at Hiroshi and said, "That's great."

Hiroshi, brimming with excitement. "I have to go and help the others. And the event is going to start in four hours." Hiroshi dashed off as he spoke.

Three hours fifteen minutes later.

The sun sets on the horizon, and the villagers' decorations begin to light up, casting a warm glow over the kingdom. The beauty of the entire kingdom was enhanced by the intricate decorations, transforming the kingdom into a stunning spectacle.

The villagers stepped out of their houses. Hiroshi and his mother also joined the villagers. Hiroshi held his mother's hand tightly as he rushed toward Kai's house. "Mom, please hurry up. Brother Kai and his friend live here."

Together, they made their way from the crowd of villagers to Kai's house.

Hiroshi knocks on the door. Eiera opened the door, her peached-color hair cascading gracefully over a beautiful blue dress that accentuated her mesmerizing beauty.

Eiera calls out Rin with her calming voice. "Rin, Luna let's go."

Hiroshi's mother couldn't stop herself from saying, "You're beautiful to Eiera."

Eiera smiled warmly upon hearing her words, appreciating her compliment. "Thanks." She kindly replied, her smile reflecting her gratitude.

Soon, Rin arrived wearing a short purple dress that complemented her short hair and her gray eyes, which gleamed with a soft, captivating light. 

A moment later, Luna arrived, her tiny form glowing with a magical presence that added an ethereal charm to the gathering. "What are we waiting for," Luna said, her voice filled with excitement.

Eiera stopped them and asked, "Luna, where is Kai?"

Luna replied, "I thought he was with Rin."

Rin also spoke up, "I don't know where brother is. He never came back."

Eiera looks at Rin aggressively. "WHERE IS YOUR BROTHER RIN!"

Rin, scared by Eiera's anger, nervously speaks, "Fine...I know where he is. He said not to tell anyone where he is."

"LEAD THE WAY NOW!" Eiera said to Rin, her voice sharp with anger.

Rin quickly leads the way, with Eiera and Luna following her. Seeing all three of them leaving in a rush, Hiroshi let go of his mother's hand and said, "Mom, you go to the festival. I'll join you later."

Hiroshi's mother called out, "Hiroshi, WAIT!"

Hiroshi replied, "Don't worry about me, you go." Hiroshi then disappeared into the crowd of villagers, determined to find his hero.

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Far from the village, Kai was lying underneath a tree on a small green hill away from everyone, still wearing his mask. He was looking at the shining full blue moon, its light reflecting in his red eyes and casting a soft glow on his brown hair.

Kai pulled out a gold coin from his pocket and held it up, positioning it in front of the shining moon. The coin gleamed in the moonlight. The coin gleamed in the moonlight, creating a shining contrast between its golden surface and the glow of the moon. Lost in thought, Kai closed his eyes. 

Fifteen minutes later, Kai heard Rin's voice calling out, "Brother, where are you?"

Kai immediately puts the gold coin back into his pocket and continues lying on the hill. As Rin approached, out of breath, she said, "Brother.....I...Found you." 

Kai smiled behind his mask as he responded, "Calm down, have a seat."

Rin sat down on the ground next to Kai after catching her breath. She asked, "What were you doing out here all alone?"

"Nothing, just looking at the moon, isn't it beautiful," Kai replied.

Rin responded, "Yes."

"Ahem," Eiera's voice came from behind. Kai tilted his head back while lying down, and he saw Eiera standing with her arms crossed in anger while Luna was sitting on her shoulder.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!" Eiera asked in anger.

Kai immediately stood up. He slowly placed his hand on Eiera's shoulder. He then pointed toward the moon with his other hand and said. "Just looking there."

Eiera gazed at the moon. The blue lights of the moon bathed her, casting a mesmerizing glow on her body. Eiera also got lost in her the beauty of the moon. Kai looks at Eiera he sees the shining blue light of the moon reflecting on Eiera's bright green eyes.

Eiera snapped back to reality and noticed Kai looking at her. She sighed and said calmly, "We have an entire event to visit let's go."

Kai responded, "You already know I don't like events like these. You guys go and have fun. I'm happy here."

Eiera got furious after hearing Kai's words, "YOU HAVE FIFTEEN MINUTES. I DON'T WANT ANY EXCUSES."

Eiera turned to Rin and said, "Let's go." Rin, Luna, and Eiera left Kai with a time limit.

Hiroshi was hiding behind a tree at a close distance, listening to everything. He was sad after hearing Kai's decision. However, when he went to take another peek, Kai was not on his spot. Hiroshi wondered out loud, "Where did he go."

Kai's voice came from behind Hiroshi. "I'm right here," Hiroshi was startled to see Kai behind him. "What are you doing here, Hiroshi?" Kai said.

Kai's question shocked Hiroshi, "You...Knew...My name."

Kai smiled and replied, "How would I not know a Hero's name. Now tell me what are you doing here."

Hiroshi gathered his courage and said, "I'm here to get you for the festival."

Kai took a deep breath and nodded at Hiroshi's request. "Fine, I'll try my best to join. Now go to your mother and let me have some fun."

Hiroshi left with a hopeful heart for his hero to join the festival.

Just as Hiroshi left Kai went back to his spot and gets lost on his thoughts again.