CHAPTER 27-MISSION IV
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After an hour of silence we were disturbed by Luna Ziegler when he slammed the door so hard. His panicking " We need to get outta here the soldiers are patroling the place!"
"Don't tell me they are already in this apartment?!"
He nodded and our chest beats fast, synchronizing. We didn't bring any of our stuff but they brought their weapons with them. We heard a commotion from another room. May hinahanap sila at alam na naming Hindi na kami pwedeng lumabas ng pinto. Isa lang ang labasan namin kundi ang balkonahe.
Nabigla kami ng lumukso duon ang prinsepe at dali dali na silang tumakbo at napangiwi ako sa sobrang taas habang nakadungaw ako sa baba. The prince scooped me in his arms and shushed me. I had no other options but to rely on him. He jump down and I covered my mouth so I won't let out a scream.
They are jumping on the rooftop!!
They kept on jumping while I was in the prince's hand. The moon hid behind those cottony like clouds. He flew us up and I saw how beautiful the moon was.
"Ah Yung mga lunarian.."
"They'll be fine, they're lunarians" he said solemnly and his wings are eye catching. They're sparkling it wasn't from the light reflecting from the moon it's glowing on its own even the crystal grew envious by those.
We found ourselves a ran down shank with a thaft roof and decided stayed there and the lunarian came late but they're safe. They keep watching the place to see if someone followed behind.
Nag aalala ako kay Luna Crest pano kung pupunta siya dun at wala na kami pano nayan. The prince whistle and the bird came and landed on his finger. May sinabi siya rito at umalis naman ito agad.
Pagkaraan ng ilang oras bumalik ito at lumingon sakin ang prinsepe.
"Luna Crest is on his way together with your fiancee"
I sighed in relieved, finally the heaviness in my chest lifted "Thank goodness" a relief finally let out those pressures inside me.
"Wow that was amazing, how did he even finds him that easy and also how he did he knew that it was the prince and how...?" Bulungan nila na puno ng katanungan "Your highness have they met before..?" They asked continuously and I didn't catch the last word but I spoke softly.
"I don't know how to explain that but, Luna Crest is unpredictable" I said with a slight smile. Iba siguro ang epekto ng selos. Napabilib niya ako dahil pano niya naghanap ang prinsepe ng ganoong kadali ket sinabi ko na hindi ko alam kung saan ito. If he gone to Bel' air it's impossible for him to come here on time, but if his ridding a horse he'll be here fast. If not, maybe it takes about 2-3 days on foot.
Luna Crest met Inavie in his youth. Luna Crest was actually a hundred years old. He was born in that same body till today yup he was born an actual man. Hindi siya ipinanganak na sanggol kundi Isang binata.
Luna Crest happens to met him by accident when Bel' air celebrated the Independence day that only celebrated once a year, from the battle of the Great Sand dum between fairies and man. Sending the Pixies out of the border of mankind.
"Ouchiee aray sakit nun ah may nagmamay ari na sa kany...ouch!!" Napangiwi nalang ako ng batuhin ni Prince Airell si Luna Ziegler ng kahoy ng kulitin siya nito.
We survey the place and there's two bedroom but it isn't safe anymore to sleep there, the place is been abandoned for ages. Like one wrong move the house will crash to the ground. Shiver ran down my spine as the cold gust of wind kiss my pale skin.
"I'll get some wood for us" said Luna Quartz and volunteer. I can't stand not doing anything I'm being useless in this era. Kasalanan ko kase to sinulat ko malumanay ang prinsesa at madali siyang mapagod o heto ako tangna dinadala ko na ang katawan niya
Luna Quartz didn't mind me and held my arms. Lunarian have a night vision that why its easy for them to hunt at night. I almost trampled but she assisted me.
I was thankful when the moon came out from those clouds and a small light slips through those leaves and the wind was being playful. A small help that made us see our path ahead.
I knew were a bit far from the shank and the woods began creating a noise that made me hug myself and my brain creating a creepy images on the place. We stop on a rotten tree and she began to chop it down. Pinulot ko naman ang mga nahuhulog na kahoy. Kumuha rin siya at sabay na kaming bumalik. Babalik din kami para kunin ang iba.
May humila sakin bigla at nahulog ang mga dala ko at muntikan narin siyang atakihin ni Luna Quartz pero napahinto ito at pinulot nalang ang mga kahoy at umalis lang bigla. Nataranta na ako kase parang trinaydor niya ako. I tried to fight back but those big arms are too strong.
Di ako makapag salita dahil tinatakpan din nito ang bunganga ko. Nagpumiglas Ako at siniko ko siya. Narinig kolang ang mahinahon niyang tawa
"My princess became just aggressive" he said. And that voice is unfamiliar. Who could this be?! I bit his hand and shouted for help and someone came out from the bushes. A shadow slowly approached us. The only thing I had in mind is I'm gonna die.
As he came out from those shadow he stop by the light. I saw Luna Crest came to rescue me. But I jaw drop on how he just bowed his head and soon left me on a strangers arms.
"I miss you my Queen" from that moment, it made me realize that this person is none other than. Inavie. He let me go and I turn my back and saw him for the first time.
"Inavie...?"
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I lead him to our hut and saw Luna Crest cold gaze while standing behind the door waiting for us. "Luna Crest.."
He just shifted his gaze away from me and brush me off. "Okay" di ko na dinistorbo kase baka masuntok pa ako ng wala sa oras. Ayaw niya akong kausapin. His eyes follow our every step of the way and I flinched as I felt Inavie's hand grab my waist closer to him.
Maliwanag narin sa loob at medyo malinis narin. Everyone did a great job. Prince Inavie tuck my hair and wipe something on my face.
"Awwww" everyone starting to awed and that was just embarrassing. I know it's a couple thingy but not in front of everyone.
"Uhhh" Luna Vanessa breaks the silence "the ambience is not good, its hell" she added and saw the dark aura came out from those two. The scene became awkward at that moment.
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It wasn't too long. Inavie take us to the royal manor. We we're greeted nicely by the people inside. Di rin ako nakilala ng mga butler niya dahil binalot nila ng scarf ang buhok ko. He assisted us to our room and give my lunarian their suits for tomorrow's grand ceremony.
Dinala naman ako ni Inavie sa garden at nag usap kami sa tabi ng pond he asked for privacy but Luna Crest didn't listen; his pride urges him, but stayed on guard away from us about two miles and those gaze are blazing making my soul scream in terror.
Di kami makapag usap ng maayos ni Prince Inavie kase ang sama ng aura ng paligid mula pa kanina. The maids brought us tea and the moon is perfect it's creating a romantic scene just the two of us alone uh well.. three.
My hand is on his arms. I saw how anxious he was and he kiss my hand feeling his warm breath and soft lips touch my flesh. He raise his face and was shock to see him in tears.
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He thought that I died on that night. The news spread all over the kingdom about my disappearance and the only problem now is when that traitor will spread the rumors that I was hiding and allied with the pixies.
"Inavie I have something to tell you" I said and he raised his head, turn to listen. "I have allied with Zendalia.." I stop as I saw how shock he was but still didn't question me but wants me to continue "The history is a lie Inavie, that's why I became astray as you might think. I cut my hair to hide from the eyes of those people who knew me. I want to change that history. My kingdom is doom in the near future Inavie I'm scared.."
"I don't know what's going on or what your saying to me. I was in the midst of grieves that thought I lost you. But your here and began to talked about the history. I known my Esthelian to have despised for those races but turns out she became one of em" I saw a millions of questions in his eyes but I can feel it that I can trust him because his my future king.
"I saw it all Inavie. I want to change the history. I want us all to co-exist together no fear no discrimination to any races despite of their difference and what they are built. But maybe you'll turn away from me just like everyone else. I don't want to loose you " I became flattered as he embrace me in his arms.
"You are indeed my Queen" he said, his voice were soothing in my ears and I feel warm around and safe in his arms "I'm always proud of you. I never doubted you, I love you more than anything. If you fight for what is right and good of the many then I'll fight with you"
"Thank you Inavie" he release me from his embrace and was about to kiss me but someone yanked me out the seat with seemingly effortless.
"Save that on your wedding day" said Luna Crest with bitterness on his tone. "The princess needs her rest for tomorrow" he added and and drag me back inside. Carrying me like a toddler on his hand. Inipit niya ako sa gilid niya gamit lang Ang Isang kamay. "Nga pala Luna Crest where did you find him?"
"Do I need to tell you how?"
"Of course, you just found him effortlessly and lead him here" I asked continuously but he just growled.
"Bat ba dami mong tanong?" Naiinis na talaga siya sakin.
A small laughed slip my mouth that made him irritated"Thank you Luna Crest and most importantly you came home safe" I said and he raised me up under the luminous light of the moon that brightened the world. No words came out from my mouth like my voice was stock deep into my throat. His always beautiful like the night as we first met.
"I hate you" he said directly at my face but I find it more adorable. His shy smile barely lifted the corners of his mouth. That smile was a sudden beam of sunlight illuminating the darkest corners of my world.