Day 109

Days flew by like hours. Weeks looked like days. After the party, I've been searching for a way, so Keitaro and I could be together forever. Maybe there is a way for Keitaro to become a mortal. I would give up everything for him. I won't stop until I find a way. There were some times when they came to my castle. They seem to like it here, and I was happy for their company.

C: My phone. Who can it be?

K: Cornelia, Hi.

C: Honey!

K: Are you free tonight?

C: I am. I wanted to see you anyway.

K: Great. There is gonna be a Halloween carnival tonight. I'm gonna dress up as a pirate.

C: It's Halloween already? Now I'm definitely gonna be there. That's the only holiday when I can be myself without people noticing me.

K: Yourself? Do you mean the wings?

C: Yeah, but tonight you can see the whole set.

K: The whole set?

C: Umhhh... Did you watch Dragon Ball?

K: Yes. I like that show.

C: Good. You can see my Super Saiyan from tonight. I will meet you at your house at dusk.

K: Perfect, can't wait to see you.

We hung up. Still can believe it's Halloween. I had programs, but I had to make an exception. Halloween is the day when all kinds of hybrids roam around, and I won't let him get hurt. And will need the extra power anyway.

C: Okay. You can do this. Just like before.

I closed my eyes and transformed, I felt the Arcane power in my veins getting stronger. 3 blue wings grew from my back. A white dress almost, like a light wedding dress, covered my body. Silk ribbons sprung down my shoulders and down to my hands. Flat shoes with ribbons on my feet, almost like ballet shoes. One can say, almost like an angel but with 3 pairs of blue wings.

C: Halloween is the only day when I can transform and be in this form without suspicion. It's a reminder of my past, it still feels good to be myself and not hold back... I better get going.

The light at the door welcomed me. I teleported to the nearest dark ally and walked my way to Keitaro's house. It was a short 5-minute walk to his house.

C: The streets were empty. Everyone must be at the carnival already.

I knocked on the door and waited for an answer.

K: Coming!

C: I'll wait for you, my little pirate.

K: Ok, I'm he-...here.

C: Is something wrong?

K: You...?

C: Me???

K: I mean... Wow, you look like an angel.

C: I get that a lot every Halloween. But this is what my Lunarian form looks like.

K: Well, you look more powerful.

C: Yeah, I have to be careful. My spells are 12 times stronger in this form.

K: Are there more forms? I mean, in the Anime, there are more.

C: Well. I can have one or two pairs of wings. Depend on how much power I need but they don't come with this dress. Other than that there is one. But I don't even know what it looks like.

K: And why don't you use that form?

C: Let's just say it comes with a price and, I don't know what it would do to me. It's risky. I only want to do it as a last resort.

K: I see... So shall we get going?

C: Lead the way.

We held hands and walked down the street. As we got near the carnival, we met some people. All of them look at us with open mouths. I wish they would stop it. But Keitaro didn't care. He just held my hand tightly. When I felt uncomfortable, he just looked at me and smiled. I was lost in Keitaro's deep blue eyes. At that point, I didn't care about anyone either. It was only me and the one I love.

H: Guys! Cornelia! Keitaro!

K: Oh, it's Hannah and Ryan. They must be on a date as well.

C: I'm surprised they noticed us.

K: How can they not notice the blue wings?

C: Yeah, it kinda gave it away.

H: What a cute costume, girl. Where did you get it?

I leaned closer to her so no one could hear us.

C: It's all real. And the dress is part of it too.

H: I get it. So I don't think I can lend it to me.

C: Unless I cut it off, no. But you are cute too. Succubus and an Incubus, right?

R: Correct. A pirate and a Lunari right?

C: Yes.

R: Please save me.

H: Shush...

R: ...All 6 of them are real?

C: Yes...by the way, have you seen Alex?

H: Ugh, take a guess where he could be.

C: Hotdog station?

H: Yes... He dressed up as an ancient Egyptian thing.

C: What a coincidence...

H: What? I didn't hear you.

C: Never mind me. I'll go look for him later. So Keitaro, where do you want to go?

K: I want to win some prizes. But anything will do.

C: Then let's go stall by, stall, and let's win everything.

K: Sounds like a plan.

C: See you guys later.

R: See ya.

We walked around winning prizes. I tried to keep an eye out for threats. It looked like all of them were afraid of me. They avoided me as much as they could.

C: Where next?

K: Apples?

C: Apples is it then.

He headed for caramel apples. In the distance, I saw a familiar face.

C: Alex!

A: Cornelia! Keitaro! It's good to see you.

K: Hi!

C: I hoped we would bump into each other.

A: You were looking for me? Will you finally tell Keitaro that you love me more than anyone?

K: WHAT?!

C: Don't worry he's, just making his bad jokes as always.

K: Good, I was ready to beat him up.

C: Hold your horses. I will be the one who kicks his ass.

A: Just tell me what you want.

C: Here.

A: A piece of paper? Numbers?

C: It's a phone number, you dummy. A promise is a promise.

A: You mean...

C: Her name is Isis. I think you know her from myth.

K: Wait... Isis like the Egyptian goddess?

C: Not like. It's her. Anyway, have fun.

A: OMG! THANK YOU!

K: How did you manage to do that?

C: She owes me a favor.

K: Just how strong are you that gods are in your debt to you?

C: I just saved her ass a thousand and twenty-six years ago in a was.

K: You were that strong even back then? Then how strong are you now?

C: Hmm, maybe... follow me.

K: Where are we going?

C: This time I gonna win you a prize.

K: Okay. But we have to get going after that. It's already late.

C: As you wish.

From afar, I saw a game. Hit the hammer game. It's simple. Hit the button with the hammer and, if you ring the bell, you win a prize.

K: Hit the hammer?

C: Well, it's the best I got right now.

C: Excuse me! I would like 2 tries.

Vendor: Sure thing. 4 dollars.

I handed him the money and, he gave us the hammer.

C: Ok. Pick up the hammer and try to win.

Keitaro was not that strong. He struggled to even pick up the hammer. And when he tried it...

Vendor: Four hundred points. Not bad, kid.

C: Now, let me try.

K: That thing is heavier than it looks.

Vendor: Let's see what the young lady can do.

I looked at Keitaro and smiled. I picked up the hammer with one hand. He and the vendor were both blinking in disbelief. After I hit the button and got the maximum points. 1000. Maybe I went a little too far tho... The ring has been dented.

C: I want that one!

I pointed to a Bunny plush toy. The vendor, still in shock, gave us the plushy and, we left quickly. On our way back to Keitaro's house, he didn't say a single word.

C: What's wrong? You don't, like the bunny?

K: It's not that... You don't even look that strong. How did you manage to do that?

C: Well, simply put, my physical strength is equal to my magical power. I just hold back so I don't hurt anyone.

K:...

C: Don't look at me like that. I tried to hold back!

K: Hold back?!

C: Honey... I used one hand. If I use both hands and hit it with full strength. I would have made a small ravine.

He asked a lot of questions on our way back. When we arrived, his mother waited for him.

K: Guess this is it. Call me when you have time.

C: I will.

With a kiss, we parted ways. I had a fun night. To get to my home, I walked along the street looking for a dark ally when suddenly.

???: The famous Cornelia Avexis Moon. In her full glory nonetheless. Well, almost.

I looked at the way the voice came from. From the dark, I could see a pair of amber eyes. I already knew who it was.

C: Asmodeus. What a plesent supprise. What do you want ?

Asmodeus: I think you know what I want.

C: Still mad about me for killing 4 of you brothers?

I killed 4 of the 7 strongest demons in the past. Satan, Lucifer, Beelzebub, Mammon.

Asmodeus: In part... I'm just jealous. I see you have a boyfriend. And a mortal. How precious.

My eyes widened and started burning with hate and fear.

Asmodeus: I can see I'm right. Maybe I'll visit him sometimes.

The anger and rage overtook me after I heard what he said. The ground beneath me started to shake and, cracks appeared on the earth under me.

C: Ramaqla lisalas.

Chains rose from the ground coming from the cracks. In a matter, of seconds Asmodeus was pinned down, unable to move.

Asmodeus: Did you really think it would be this easy to kill me?

His body turned into pink smoke.

C: An Illusion.

Asmodeus: Bask in the dying embers of your love, my darling. Nothing lasts forever.

C: I will hunt you down just like the rest of them. And will kill you if you ever lay a finger on him!

Asmodeus: I see that boy really is something. He might have your heart, but I will have your soul.

The smoke faded away. Asmodeus is back, and he's looking for revenge for his brother's death. He wants my soul to raise them back from the dead and use the Sea of Chaos to make new demons and rule the world. I will not let him do anything to my Keitaro. I will even do the ritual if I have to. And nothing in this universe will stop me.