137. God's and Monsters. *

" I'm exhausted.."

I looked behind me while checking my suit. " Didn't you spent all day shopping? "

" Yeah that's what I said.."

I chuckled as fixed my yellow cravat..I harmonized it with my hair all in black expect for the tie.

" You know, I'm surprised by you. " - he wore a purple ensemble personally sent by Viego. It was adorned with gemstones even the shoes.

He enjoyed that couch so much he decided to make some as soon as we got home. I had the plans for it in my sacks.

" Surprised about what? "

" Well..I know the relationship between you and your parents. " - he sat up for the hundredth time those stones were a pain. "..yet no fighting or drama. I expected fireworks..which we need in Emet did you get ..

" Yep..the ingredients list all there with a bunch of others. Let's pack them well some of that paper is 100s of years old. A little water will be enough to lose those secrets forever. "

" Roger that..My God.." - he stood up frustration and fidgeting. " Let's go already before, I burn this outfit. "

" What are you going to do with it after tonight? "

I finished my self and patted him down a little.

" We take the stones out and make..napkins or something out of this fabric..maybe a hat? I leave it to Lylly..let's get tonight over with. "

He showed signs of annoyance now. Lylly must be a monster too.

I never saw a more devoted couple..if you think Lylly Wold is a scary women with those..crazy eyes always fixed on her husband?

Just want until we count the man who died just for a lustful look or..misguided word said about her. He was unforgiving when it came to her or Anna. The slightest of missteps will be immediately send them to hell.

He beat Lylly's previous suitors over and over..it was ferocious but those thanked him for that suffering, now they one his most dedicated followers.

He told me it wasn't jealousy ..just occasional violent impulses. He was fine.

What, I'm supposed to do? Argue with an unhinged man lost in a all consuming love? I don't think so.

" Let's go pick up Gilly..you'll like her. "

We walked outside in the cold and he grabbed my shoulder.

[SWOOSH]

My breath stuck in my lung but we arrived right in front of the horses. His hand stopped my momentum and balanced me out.

" Let's hurry..I assume she have a warm carriage being loaded and all. "- he jumped on a horse and covered his face with the scarf..also purple.

We rode in the strong winds until the guards poor devils let us in.

" I can't believe they don't walk in circles or something, they look like stone statues. " - once inside the main house he took off his scarf and adjusted his jacket.

" I know.. but it's not like they're told to stand still." - I heard a thud and soon a bruised brunette in maid outfit slide across us. " Ahh, Nora..is Gilly ready? "

Her giggle was all we received..Zephyr raised an eyebrow but it was ignored.

" Please take a seat in the lounge, I shall check on my lady. "

We walked inside and he looked around with interest.

" This place has a different vibe..classy. "

Good eyes Zeph.

" Indeed..my grandfather. " - I pointed at the painting taking up half the wall above the fire place.

" You look like him..except the moustache. Blessed as well? "

I stood beside him looking up. " He was..the power of lightning..Raiden Malak Em. "

" Hmm..you all have three names? "

" Yeah..why? "

" What's Ciren middle one? "

I smiled and warned him. " She can never know it was me..it's Nefalina. "

" Adorable. "

We spent some time discussing other middle named in my family.

" ..Gilly? That's just a nickname. Her middle name is Fedoriva. Irina Fedoriva Em. "

" How come you don't introduce yourself as Julius? It's a good name. "

His laughter everytime it was said didn't match those words.

" It's sounds pretentious..besides it's not a custom in Insatel. "

" Hmm.."

We heard footsteps and saw a very elegant Gilly who stopped in the door way. Black dress, with fluffy coat and choker. Her jewellery, almost non existent much like Zephyr.

We stood up. " Gilly, meet my friend Zephyr Astoria. "

" My, my..turn around for me son.."

God..

Zephyr indulged her and did a full spin.

" Indeed...I approve. Good job Julius. Irina Fedoriva Em..but you will call me Gilly. "

He stepped forward and took her hand placing a small kiss on it. " Gilly it is..umpfft..Julius told me a lot of great things abouccch..

" Don't tease him.."

" Yes ma'am. "

She looked amused and took his arm.

" Let us attend this little gathering of God's and monsters..let's blend in. "

She took my arms as well and lead us outside.

" I like her.." - he leaned back mouthing the words.

I did had a feeling..from the looks the feeling is mutual.

Outside the carriage was unbelievably large pulled by half a dozen horses in armor.

Inside had enough space for ten comfortably.

" Tell me my Zephyr..talk to me about your blessing. Must be something else if the Aragona willing to celebrate. "

He smiled sitting opposite us. " To best explain it..I can travel through space. "

Well that was light..accurate but light.

" I assume it's a great deal more to it..flying? "

" No Gilly.."

" Enormous distances then? "

" Yes Gilly.."

" I see.. would love to experience it. "

" Happy too..but you need more clothing. "

" Hmm..I see to the touch the stars. "

I remembered this..

" Like the story? "

" Indeed. " - she saw Zephyr confusion and explained it in a few words.

" Legends say Ehlite was able to touch the stars. Whatever that suppose to mean. He was a man who turned into a God..The story itself is older than Dharma. "

" I assume there is a great deal more too it.."

I took over since..

" There isn't really..a love story about two opposing sides at war the man's lover dies, he turns his rage against the Old Gods..Ehlite was added later by the church probably so they could add it to their stories. "

" Hmm, good story. "

He moved the curtain. " The Apostles Palace huh?"

I leaned forward myself to take a look.

" If I ever imagined the devil's castle it would be something like that.. "