Chapter 3

"Talking"

'Thinking'

*Action/Noise*

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POV in Orario. On a certain manor.

A beautiful day in Orario. People are out there with smiles on their faces as they face their day ahead. Adventurers are going around inside and out of the dungeon then to the guild. Vendors are opening up their shop to prepare for the costumers that are arriving today. Pubs and restaurants are prepping up for the early birds.

But not only the city itself is bustling and getting ready for another day. A beautiful far eastern girl is hurriedly trying to take out clothes by clothes and re arranging furniture around a room at their house.

Everyone who saw this scene is puzzled as to why this person is in such a rush to clear out the room... But not just any room too, it's one of their Familia Member's room.

Ryuu: " Hey. Don't you think you owe me an explanation, Kaguya."

A blond elf spoke.

Kaguya Gojouno, a level 3 vice captain of the Astraea Familia, under the Goddess Astraea herself, who is also looking at her with a puzzled face. Kaguya had long black hair. She wore a kimono, a robe over it, and a kanzashi in her hair.

Kaguya was shown to be graceful in her words and actions, suggestive of a girl raised with tender care, and she was unfazed by an angry Ryuu. Regardless, she could act the complete opposite of this if she chose to. Ryuu described her as foul-mouthed and unrefined, such as when she stripped down to her underwear because it was hot, even though there were men around. Although she came from the Far East's nobility, she didn't like talking about her past.

Kaguya: "I'll explain everything later! Right now, I need to get your stuffs to my room first, so help me out here you useless elf!" She shouted at the Blond elf.

Ryuu Lion, a level 3 member of the Astraea Familia, under Goddess Astraea. Ryuu is a female Elf with sky blue eyes and golden-blond hair. She was pissed that her room was being emptied as she just came out of the bathroom, wearing nothing but a towel around her slender body.

Alise: "Ne Kaguya-chan! As much as I enjoy seeing Lion with nothing but a towel around her beautiful body..."

Ryuu: "Hey!"

Alise: " Best you could provide is a small information as to why you are completely changing Ryuu's room."

Alise Lovell, A level 3 Captain of the Astraea Familia, under Goddess Astraea. Alise had green eyes and red hair that she tied into a ponytail. She was said to have been beautiful by Ryuu and wielded a rapier which she kept at her waist.

Alise a blunt and straightforward person who didn't hold back, such as when she began calling Ryuu by her surname because she thought that Ryuu was hard to say. 

But Kaguya didn't stop. She keep on going on until she finally empty the room except for a the bed and a closet. Astraea is really concerned with Kaguya. So she finally spoke to get her attention.

Astraea: "Kaguya, can you please just calm down for a but and just talk to us for a bit? You look really tired." she said.

Astraea has long walnut brown hair that is gathered together behind her head in a dignified manner, along with deep indigo eyes that are reminiscent of a sea of stars. She wears a simple kirtle and a long skirt.

Astraea is kind and calm. She usually maintains a peaceful expression and has never behaved aggressively towards others.

Upon hearing her Goddess spoke up. Kaguya halted and stopped. She stares at the ground for a bit before sighing out her frustration. Astraea holds her hand and all of them went to the living room, waiting for this bizarre situation to be explained. Everyone was there except for Neze who was still in her room sleeping well.

Astraea: "Now. Why don't you speak from the start?" she asked.

Kaguya: "... Well, Earlier this morning, after I woke up. I received a letter from a homing pigeon. It came from the far east, so I didn't mind it for days. But then curiosity finally hits me. It was from my... Brother."

All: "Brother?!"

Kaguya: "Not blood related! It's just someone who I considered a brother figure to me when I was still in the east before I left. He was a person who watches over me and protected me and trained me and stuffs."

Kaguya said with glimmers in her eyes. Whoever this brother was, is super important to Kaguya to the point that she praises him at every turn. Everyone present there is dumbfounded. Kaguya who spoke her mind and was a bit harsh and strict person, immediately turns to a fan girl when a certain person is being alked about.

Alise: "Oohh~~ this brother of yours, is he handsome?"

Kaguya: "Of course! His snow white hair that represented both coldness and beauty of winter, and his Bright Blue eyes that see through everything like looking through a God's eyes. He was beautiful and elegant! He is also the strongest!"

Kaguya's praises came one after another. Everyone... is wondering if their Kaguya was replaced by this impostor who is fangirling his brother figure. Kaguya immediately caught up to Alise's words and understand it immediately.

Kaguya: " I-It's not like that! While I do admire him as a person. He is a true brother to me, a brother that I wish I had in my biological family..."

Kaguya said with disdain on her last words. Everyone knows how Kaguya hated her Family back then in the Far East. But Ryuu, who just came back after taking some clothes from Kaguya's room, spoke.

Ryuu: "Your brother... Are you planning on letting him stay in here? Right in my room? Is that the reason you cleared it?"

Ryuu spoke with a hint of anger in her voice. But Kaguya replied nonchalantly.

Kaguya: "Yes. I'm hoping to have this talk later on to everyone, but since we are here, I would like to formally ask... Goddess Astraea, I know that we do not let boys in the Familia, but I can vouch for this person. My brother is someone with integrity and not a bad person. I want to have him stay here during his Vacation."

Kaguya stood up then bowed immediately to Astraea. While Astraea can't decided yet. She gave the decision making to everyone presented there. Alise have no problem about it, as long as her brother can keep quiet while everyone do their works. Ryuu wants to reject the Idea, but Alise assured her about it.

Kaguya: "Then... He's allowed to be here? Really?" She asked everyone

Every girls there seems to accept her request, since Kaguya personally vouch the person, then they trust him as much as they trust Kaguya. Goddess Astraea also didn't mind it. After all, a change like this isn't bad for once in a while.

Astraea: "Then, when is your Brother gonna arrive here in Orario? So that we can probably prepare for a feast upon his arrival."

Alise: "Ah! Mother Astraea herself is preparing a feast for him? Oh! How envious~ To think someone was able to get her attention like this. Truly a devious person."

They just smiled at Alise's antics. Alise is a nonchalant person with her carefree attitude and high sense of justice. She was the Ideal Captain of a rising Familia. The Astraea Familia of Orario.

Kaguya: "Well. I guess in a few days. Because the letter gave a date of Notice, but since it took me a while to read it, It's nearly there."

Astraea: "So in a few days I guess. Well, we shall welcome him with open arms. After all, He's Kaguya's brother after all."

Astraea declared with a warming smile. Everyone is pleased with it and Kaguya was glad that Her brother was allowed on her Familia's manor for the time being.

Kaguya: 'Brother Satoru... It's been years since that day, but I still remember it clearly... I thank you, for you are the reason why I am here."

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*Flash Back*

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A group of far eastern are trying to get out of the border of the Far East. They're being chased by Samurais on horse. One by one, the escapees are getting caught and thrown back to the carriage. There are a few people especially the kids who went hiding behind the trees and waited for the pursuers to run pass them.

But that's not their only problem, because there is someone with them with great tracking skill. Satoru Gojo.

Kaguya, who was running away along with other kids at that time, trying to escape her cruel Family. hid on an abandoned shrine near the border of the far east.

Pursuers appears and saw the old run down shrine. They went inside to search if some of the escapees hides in the place. Kaguya, and 4 other children hid under the table of the shrine near the wall on the east side.

Young Kaguya: 'Just a few more minutes, Just need for a few more minutes before we can leave this place for good.'

She tells herself over and over. But one of the kids that was hiding along with her, is in the verge of breaking, scared that she'll be caught and will be punished for trying to escape, even worst, branded as a kidnapper for having a child noble with her.

The samurai heard whimpers from Kaguya's side. Kaguya immediately closed the crying kid's mouth in effort to silence her, but the samurai walks slowly towards them.

Young Kaguya: 'No... I've reached this point now, I can't let it go to waste. At least I can do is to immobilize this person so I can have the other's escape, then follow later on.'

She took out a small knife from her Kimono, planning to stab the samurai on the legs before running off again. She was determined to escape this place no matter what.

Satoru: "What are you doing here."

Then out of nowhere, Satoru appeared and asked the samurai. Kaguya was surprised to see him there. She knew about Satoru's special eyes, so she know that he knows that she was there. But, he stopped the Samurai instead.

Samurai: " I heard something here, So I was thinking of taking a look. I believe that there are some of the kidnappers of Young Lady Kaguya nearby."

The samurai said with respect. While being older than Satoru, Satoru was someone with great power, he's already been acknowledged by everyone in the far east.

Satoru: " Tsk Tsk Tsk, Why are you wasting your time here, Huh? While you are here, those kidnappers are probably already far away because you are wasting time trying to listen to the wind. Go and get out, I can assure you that there is no one here."

Samurai: " But, Sir, I am sure of what I heard. There got to be someone here."

Satoru: " What do you believe, your ears, or my eyes?" He spoke as his bright blue eyes shimmers.

The samurai understood and immediately left the shrine and gave chase to the others in the woods. Leaving Satoru inside the shrine. Kaguya was a bit relieved that the samurais left them, but one problem still stands. Her brother figure is just standing there... She doesn't know what's currently in his mind. Accepting that Satoru might bring her back home, She accepted her fate-.

Satoru: "There's 2 horse just a few turns from here."

Kaguya's eyes widened.

Satoru: "Run away with those kids... I rust you and choose to believe in the path you are taking. I know very well that you are capable of defending yourself. I trained you myself after all. I can oldy hope for your journey to be smooth and safe."

Satoru slowly walks away. Kaguya stood up from her hiding spot and showed herself. She then answered.

Kaguya: " *crying* Thank you...! You are the only person I could rely during my time here, only knowing you well and believing in you. Thank you for everything... Satoru onii-chan..."

Kaguya said with tears in her eyes. Satoru smiled widely and looks back at Kaguya.

Satoru: "Idiot. It's not our final meeting, you know! I'll always be here to protect you, you crybaby!"

Satoru replied with the voice of assurance and farewell. Satoru waved goodbye to his Sister before following the other Samurais in the woods. And Kaguya, escorting the other kids towards the 2 horses that Satoru left for them.

She rode the horses along with the kids and left the Far East completely. Aiming for the center of the world, Orario.

Chapter 3