Chapter 19: A Dragon's Promise
Within the Sitri Residence.
Mournomon was sitting at the table in the dining room enjoying a hearty breakfast with the rest of the Sitri family.
"Lord Mournomon, again I can't thank you enough for what you did yesterday, if not I fear what would have happened to my daughter", Lord Sitri, who was sitting at one end of the table spoke.
His wife sat to his right while his eldest daughter, Serafall, sat to his left with the little Sona in Lady Sitri's arms. Mournomon sat next to Serafall at the dining table. Mournomon could only sigh when he heard Lord Sitri, the man has been thanking him since he woke up all the way till the dining table and won't even give him a chance at a nice breakfast before drowning him in gratitude.
"You can just call me Mournomon and as I said before, there is no need to thank me I was merely doing what was right, how could I allow some low-lives steal little Sona", Mournomon said, begging in his mind that Lord Sitri will finally just let him go.
"Haha, of course, but again thank you please speak if you ever need anything", Lord Sitri said with a smile and stared at him expectantly, his words causing Mournomon's left eyebrow to twitch.
Mournomon looked over to Lady Sitri for help only to see her avoiding his gaze keeping her eyes on Sona, "Come on!", he then looked over at Serafall who also wanted to avoid his gaze but before she could lower her head Mournomon's hand shot out and gripped her chin pulling her head in his direction and stared into her eyes intensely.
Serafall was shocked and couldn't help but blush at his actions, especially when she saw his purple eyes staring at her so intensely, though she knew it was for entirely a different reason at the end she could only give, giving Mournonon a wry smile she spoke, "Momo-chan father is merely hoping that you would ask something in return he hates debts and has been trying to pay it back."
"..."
Mournomon let go of Serafall's chin, much to her relief and looked towards Lord Sitri who was smiling at him, waiting for his request. "Seriously that was what he's been nagging me about all morning, he wants me to ask for something!!!", Mournomon thought.
"If it isn't too much trouble I would like to stay here for a bit longer", Mournomon said after thinking for a while.
Lord Sitri immediately answered, "Of course there is no problem but is that truly all you need?"
" Yes, thought the amount of time I would be here might be quite some time so..." Mournomon said but was interrupted by Lord Sitri.
"Nonsense, you can stay as long as you want", Lord Sitri said, his eyes shining as a lot of ideas popped into his head on how to get Mournomon to join his family, he was already considered an ally but Lord Sitri wanted to further improve on that. Having such a powerful being as an ally would be great, but getting that such a being to join you would be the best.
Mournomon could easily see thought Lord Sitri's thoughts but didn't mind it was only a natural to do so. He would be an Ally of house Sitri but joining the family is not something he thinks he could do. Although their time knowing each other was brief he had already figured out what kind of devils they were.
...
After dinner, the Mournomon excused himself and went out of the Mansion, he had decided to explore the place a bit and get more familiar with it. When they offered to give him a tour he politely refused, much to the disappointment to Lord Sitri and Serafall.
Walking around the mansion Mournomon passed many beautiful sculptures and other decorations, taking his time to admire everything, he slowly made his way to a large garden. The garden was filled this many different kinds of plants, ranging from flowers and ferns to hedges and trees, all kinds of flora carefully maintained to bring a vibrant feeling to the place.
Mournomon immediately fell in love with the place, the peace the quiet and most of all the tranquil feeling being surrounded by nature. Mournomon sat down on a nearby lawn, feeling the grass under him and breathing in the fresh air he couldn't help but feel content.
Nature had always been with him and after so many years surrounded by it, Mournomon had grown a deep appreciation for it. Closing his eye's Mournomon started listening to the sounds all around him, the flapping sounds of a butterfly's wings the stomping sound of an ants feet walking across the earth. He smelled the earth and grass, the scent of the flowers and the green leaves of the trees, before he knew it he had fallen asleep in the garden.
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A few hours later.
Mournomon slowly opened his eyes feeling someone poking his check, looking at the perpetrator he saw Serafall standing over him, she was looking at him curiously and when she saw him open his eyes she gave him a bright smile before saying "Had a nice nap, Momo-chan".
Mournomon felt so relaxed he didn't even react on the way she called his name as he gave her a smile of his own before standing up from the grass, "This is a wonderful place, full of beauty. I believe I have just found myself a place to spend my time in", Mournomon said as he looked around the garden.
"Mom also likes gardens and would usually spend her time here too, taking care of the plants herself instead of having the gardeners do it," Serafall said
"Realy?", Mournomon thought as he looked at the garden, "She is talented", he thought before asking Serafall something, "By the way, are you looking for me for some reason?".
Serafall nodded before talking, "I just wanted to say goodbye, I still have a Lott of work waiting for me", her shoulders dropping when she said the last part, clearly she wasn't looking forward to it.
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Mournomon and Serafall were walking back to the mansion when serafall suddenly stopped in front of him, she didn't speak for a while as if contemplating something and Mournomon just stayed quiet waiting for her.
"Mournomon, please watch over my family while I'm gone", Serafall said, she turned around and stared him in the eye waiting for his answer.
Mournomon gave a smile as he placed his left hand on her shoulder, "I Promise"