08. The past

Third person pov;

"You don't mind?"Crystal look at him dumbfounded.

"No. So as you know I've already graduated from Warlock. I was send by my father to investigate the dark forest.

After my 5 years of observation I found out that some places in the forest is leaking demon pheromones."

Crystal hold her hand up. "Umm what are demon pheromones." "Demon pheromones are something similar to dark aura or dark magic.

It feed of it's power on negative aura. When it becomes strong enough it start to devour animals.

By devouring a certain amount if reach it's next stage. It will become strong enough to attack human.

People with weak mana, like the grey and green stage, are easily devour by them.

They don't die in an instance but they will die slowly just like a disease. Plus it's also contagious.

I seal the entire forest for now but I have to discuss it with father and the others first my seal won't be able to hold them for long."

Zeckery nodded. Vivian came back with a plate of cookies and four glasses of milk.

"If so we will need full collaboration with the other countries as well." After they talk for a while they decided to go to bed.

one week later, 

Everyone was sitting in the living room, reading. Except for Vivian. They have gotten closer in the past week.

Vivian burst the door open with a giant grind. "Hey have you guys heard?"

"Heard what?"Zeckery asked her without even bothering to look up. "About the blue moon lantern ceremony."

Crystal stare at her and asked " The what?""The blue moon lantern ceremony which only happen once every two hundred years."

Zeckery put his book down and sigh."Detail please.""Hehe sorry I got excited.

So there is this thing call the blue moon lantern ceremony which only happen when the blue moon rise every two hundred years.

There's this tale, one thousands years ago there was mage his daugther has a deadly diseases that has no cure.

He did everything he could he heal his daugther, like magic, herb, doctor, potions and more but nothing work.

One night he was walking in the forest helplessly regretting for not being able to help his daugther. He came across a lake.

He look down into the water and saw the moon. It was shining very brightly.

An idea came to his mind as he look up at the moon and wish for his daugther to heal.

After he was done he saw a beam of light came out of his body and flew into the moon.

He look up to the sky to see the moon slowly turn to blue and a light was shin onto the place where his daugther was.

He immediately ran back to his daugther. When he got to the room, he saw his daugther look to him and smile. She was miraculously cure.

He hug her crying and look up at the blue moon and thank it. From then on every two hundred years a blue moon rise and people tend to light lanterns and released hot air balloon and made a wish.

Tonight is that night where the blue moon will rise. Eeeek I'm so excited." Crystal put her book down and stare out of the window.

"A blue moon huh interesting." "Yep, tonight is going to be fantastic."Vivian said while waving her hands in the air.

Timmy grin and said " Well I sure am excited to see the legendary blue moon. When will it begin."

"According to this schedule that professor Queal give me, which i definitely did not secretly copy while the professor was not looking, we will released the hot air balloons at midnight.

They expect everyone to be at the field at 11." Zeckery face palm himself. "Vi did you- hah never mind."

Vivian beam at him while the other two was trying very hard to contain their laughter.

At night,

"Guys hurry up we're gonna be late."Vivian yells for the other three from downstairs. "Coming" Crystal and Zeckery came down the stairs.

"Finally what took you so long." "Where are we supposed to go again.""Wait where is Timmy!"

They look back to saw an angry Timmy glaring at them. They just smiled.

Then the three of them head towards the field behind the dorm. Where a lot of people are gather.

They can see students, teachers, caretakers, the principal and even the librarian who rarely even go out.

They got close to the librarian because they used to go to the library a lot. The students of all ranks and classes are gather here.

Some students are not here yet. There's still a few more hours befor midnight. So the students are minding their own business.

Some were talking, some were sleeping, some were trying out magic, some were reading, some were playing games and some were eating. Everyone was with their own group.

The four of them decided to sit down in an open spot and chat. They start to talk about different topic.

After a while they decided to talk about their life and family so they can understanding each other more.

Since Timmy was the oldest he was first one to go.

Timmy pov;

I never thought there would be a day when I share my past with anyone. This feels nice. It's nice to know people care for you.

FeEling relieve, I open my mouth to speak. "My mother died when I was three and left me by my father.

I grew up in Warlock by my father side. He taught me everything I know. Even though he was busy with work he always make time for me and look after me.

My father has been my hero since young. He was strong, smart, gentle, talented and kind. He was a very reliable father.

He may not seem like it but he is the best father I could ask for. When I was still in school, I usually stay by myself.

Most people approach to used me. I always thought that most of the people in this world only approach me when they needed me.

That is until I met Vi. She was the first ever person after my father and a few of the teachers to see me as me and not a stepping stone.

After that I met Zeck and I become fond of the both of you. After that I met Stalle a week ago. We gradually become close.

I even think of the three of you as my younger sibling I never had."

Third person pov;

Timmy smile at the others warmly.

"aww we think of you as a older brother too. You always help us when we need you. No matter what."

Vivian smile back at him while the other two nod in aggreement. Zeckery being the second oldest in the group he was the next one.

Zeckery pov;

Well Timmy already told his. I guess it's fine to tell. They already know most of it anyways.

"Well as the heir of the Smith dukedom, I had a very lonely childhood. Although the servants are nice to me both my parents are cold and distance. They were always busy and rarely has any time for me.

They provide me with riches and luxury but I was still missing something.

I was very empty and lonely throughout my childhood. When I first met Vi I thought she was weird.

When I first met her she was cold and distance. I admit I found her a little interesting so I kinda observe her for a while.

I first thought she was the same as me but later I found out that the both of us were very different. After observing for a while.

We become best friends. We open up to each other. Back then she was the only one I can rely on so we kinda become like family.

She help mend, me and my parents broken relationship. We make up and become very happy family.

For that I was forever indebted to her. I promised myself that I will always support her and stand beside her through her hard times.

Then I met Timmy. After that I met Stalle. i want to make you and Vi become closer because i know that Vi need someone other then me that she can rely on.

Knowing Vi's trust issue I thought I will have to try hard. That evening I was shock when I found you two laughing but I was also relived.

When I get to know you more, even without me realising myself I already consider you as family."

Everyone was speechless and just stare at each other for a while. Why was it that bad. I mean Vi has a sadder past then I did even if she didn'the remember.

The silent continue until Crystal decided to speak as it was her turn.