Feelings

Gradually I open my eyes, tired and feeling several pains through my body. I was lying on the ground looking at the sky still covered by the darkness of the night, with my head comfortably supported on a small portable pillow, I slowly lift my torso and try to understand the situation around me. There were some soldiers of lust prowling the area, their navy blue uniforms stood out in the dark. I look to my side and see the young blonde hostage, still lying on the bench being attended to by one of the soldiers. I feel enormous relief taking over my body.

"He is fine."

I sigh, opening a smile of relief in the corner of my face.

- You should lie down. - I hear a familiar voice behind me.

- I'm fine, don't worry Alex, - I say in a slightly tired voice, while I look over my shoulder at the jovial general.

He had an uneasy expression, but at the same time tried to keep a military face in front of his subordinates. Alex takes a few steps towards me and crouches down, getting close to my face.

- Is your arm better? - He asks me, reaching out and touching my skin with his fingertips, calmly and gently.

- Yes, I don't feel pain anymore. - I say sincerely, expressing a serene smile, as a way to calm the man.

- Of course it doesn't hurt, I treated him. - Someone start bragging, with a tone of voice a little away from us.

I look behind Alex and see Simon slowly approaching us. He had a smile on his face and carried a bottle of some black material with one hand, with each step he took a sip of the unknown content for me. I think it would be a type of alcoholic beverage, but I don't think he's as irresponsible as Alex.

- Simon thanks for curing Yuki, but don't drink during office hours. - Alex asks getting up and taking the small bottle from the man's hands.

"So it was really alcohol..."

I'm incredulous, but being someone so close to Alex, my surprise doesn't last long.

- Whatever, Belial is looking for you. Go find it soon, let's go out for a drink and we need that jerk with his free schedule. - He says a little hurried but at the same time irritated by having his drink stolen.

- Why do you need it? Usually, you don't need company to drink. - Alex asks a little confused and surprised by Simon's desire to go out with Belial.

- Kuro invited Belial, me, Eliza and Jax to have a drink. - Says Simon excited and gesturing with his fingers to take a dose.

- If you say so, I'll see you later Yuki. - He waves his hand and leaves without saying anything else.

- Ah... alright. - I speak a little surprised by Alex's behavior, normally he would have already made a much more physical contact with me or acted in a more intimate way.

He gets up and just walks away, I follow Alex until finally losing sight of him among the group of soldiers. I'm a little down, but I don't say anything, I prefer to keep this to myself.

- Don't worry, he's just not in the mood. - Simon says trying to comfort me, while sitting next to me.

- What...? - I try to make a fool of myself, but the little time with Simon showed me that he was someone more attentive than he looks. - Is it that obvious?

- Lighter than the day, dear. Please extend your arm. - He says holding my arm carefully and analyzing every part of it.

- I did something? - I ask a little uncomfortable with the situation and climate that had been between me and Alex.

- Aff... dear he just worries too much, he hasn't been so angry in a while. - Simon, continue to analyze my arm with a warm smile. - You should be proud, the General of Lust's first love.

- What... ah !! - I try to say but the pain in my arm prevents my speech. - What?! I was hoping to be at least his fourth fiance.

- Honestly... you're as stupid as Alex. - Simon, tell me with an incredulous look and an unusual desire to slap me. - You are his first official fiance.

- Hã!? - That information makes my brain fry by surprise.

"I am the first?"

That makes a certain relief take over my being, making my whole body numb with that feeling. I can't help but smile a calm smile.

- See, you don't have to worry. - I hear Simon advising me, while putting my arm in a comfortable position. - But if you are like this, how about going with us, you're eighteen, aren't you?

- I'm 18, but I'm still underage to drink. - I say feeling like even that won't stop him from inviting me until I say yes. - But if it's a little, I don't think it would be a problem.

- Great, I'll tell you the time and place when we get back. - He says looking like he had won a lottery prize.

Simon On:

While I was in the middle of my celebrations and see yuki agreeing a little worried.

"Great, two more fish. If Yuki goes, Alex will definitely go."

- Your arm is better, but I'll take you to the barracks so you can take a good nap and then drink until you fall with us. - I say holding the young man's back with one arm and I put my other under his legs. - Hold on to me.

He does as I ask and with his good hand he grabs my black uniform. As soon as I feel the slight squeeze of his hands, I prepare to lift him and in just an instant I place him comfortably in my lap. He looks at me with some surprise but says absolutely nothing.

- Don't worry, I'm not going to devour you like Alex. - I say jokingly, as a way to calm the mood.

- Oh I didn't think about it, I was just surprised that you lifted me up so easy, am I really that light? - He says in a low voice, without making eye contact with me and with his cheeks flushing slightly.

- A little, but I don't think it's bad, nor does Alex. - I say with my face turned forward, but out of the corner of my eye I watched the boy in my arms and how he would react to my comment.

Even with my reduced field of vision, I can say with certainty that his face turned even redder and a slight smile appeared in his mouth. Almost half a second later Yuki closes his eyes and falls asleep again, a smile of satisfaction appears on my face and I proceed with care not to wake him up.

Yuki On:

Finally I leave my room to go drink with Simon and the others. As soon as I woke up in the barracks, I was lying in one of the infirmary rooms there. I only received visits from doctors, from Simon, even Yousuke and Takeshi came to see me and my companions on the hunt were excited to know how I did in my first fight, even Jax seemed proud but without showing much, the only one I didn't see was Alex... with each passing hour, the more worried I get about that idiot, I thought I would go crazy, maybe drinking a little is not a bad idea. I put on a new soldier's uniform, since the one I was wearing had been completely destroyed.

On the way to the place Simon had indicated, I start to think about some things. I remember my "first fight" with that demon; every detail, every movement of mine and that voice giving me tips... I start to feel my head throbbing as I think about it, as if my mind doesn't even want to remember where and when I heard it. I plan on talking to Alex or Simon, but I'm sure they'll piss me off so I think it's best to keep silent.

When I arrive in front of the door of the marked room, I sigh slightly and move on. I open the door in front of me and spot everyone sitting at a long, light wooden table. Simon at the tip, Eliza beside him, Kuro sat next to the young girl, while Jax and Belial were sitting together on one side. Everyone was already drinking and emptying some bottles, Kuro seemed to be having a conversation with Eliza and Simon, who with every syllable looked out of the corner of their eyes in the direction of the couple of men, with a certain interest and malice. Both Jax and Belial were talking, but they were not making eye contact with each other, they just looking elsewhere in the room.

- Yuki, I thought you wouldn't show up. - Eliza turns to me and speaks cheerfully at my coming, making the other people in the room notice me.

- Of course I would come, otherwise Simon would piss me to death. - I say in a relaxed way and smiling, while sitting next to Kuro. I thought it would be better to keep Belial and Jax alone on that side of the table.

- Take a little Yuki-san. - Kuro says, handing me a shot glass and filling it with sake.

I was already there, there was no reason to refuse. I take the glass and drink it all in one gulp. I feel the drink run through my body, burning my throat to my stomach. It had a strong taste but at the same time it was sweet, I had never tasted anything like it, now I understand why Simon was eager to take it. I'm surprised that I liked it so much that I even ordered another dose for Kuro and when I realized that I'm on the third dose. As soon as I put the fourth glass down on the table, I hear the sound of doors opening, I didn't know more people would come. I look in the direction of the sound without expecting who it would be, but when I see who entered the room, I almost spit the drink on the table.

- A-Alex ?! - I say surprised, when I see the man with black hair and dark blue uniform walking through the door and heading towards us.

- Ah... hello Yuki, I didn't know you were coming today, Simon told me they would be drinking so he invited me. - He says a little embarrassed while explaining himself to me. - Bel, do you mind if I sit next to you?

Those words cut me hard, making me be quiet immediately. He doesn't even look in my direction anymore, focused only on Belial who was a little surprised by Alex's request. Everyone in the room felt the tension in his words, even Simon seemed perplexed by Alex's decision, almost making him get up and start a fight because of his general's stupidity.

- Oh sur... - Belial tries to say but I interrupt him. Before Belial finishes speaking or Simon can say anything, I gain courage and step forward.

- Alex, you can sit next to me. - I say trying to maintain eye contact with the man, but my embarrassment at saying it so loud almost makes me want to hide under the table.

Everyone looks a little surprised, except Kuro, who didn't seem to understand what was going on. But before Alex can open his mouth, Simon takes the lead and helps me.

- Come on Alexander, sit next to your fiance. - He says with a malicious smile, he seemed to be enjoying the general's confusion.

- Ah... of course. - He says, embarrassed to hear my request and see the deadly looks of Eliza and Simon that said: "Accept at once".

He sits next to me a little nervous, but he already takes a bottle and fills his glass with sake. I just watch him put his lips in the glass and swallow all his liquid in a single sip. I am a little afraid but I follow, if we are going to work things out between us today, let us be drunk until we fall.

Some minutes after:

Throughout the night and several bottles later, all that tension was gone. We were chatting away, even Jax and Belial were talking usually where the young man was serving his superior's glass. Simon was right they look good together. When we finally emptied all the bottles, I was dizzy and trying not to fall. I look to the side to see the result of excessive drinking in others: Alex was lying on the table next to me, Kuro was lying and sleeping on the floor with a silly smile and a reddish face with ears and cat tail showing, Belial was dizzy but it stood firm while and Jax approached and started to hug Belial's muscular arm.Jax came over and started to hug Belial's muscular arm. I looked at that scene surprised by the young man's aggressiveness, then I look at Eliza and Simon who looked proud with Jax's actions, but what scared me the most was the fact that even after drinking more than everyone else those two were normal and probably ready for the next round.

- Belial-san, I think you better go to the bedroom. - Eliza says with her evil smile and ulterior motives. - Jax, please go with him. - She asks the young man with a wink in his direction.

- Oh sure.- Jax says a little shy and helping Belial to get up. He was staggering but the young man's strength was enough to handle Belial's weight.

Gradually, I see him taking his superior out of here calmly and going probably to a room, for a possible and wild loving night. The three of us followed his departure with our eyes until we finally lost sight of them.

- Do you think they reach the end?! - I say still dizzy and turning to the pair that united couples.

- For sure, we got them both excited. - Simon says smiling. - If not, I'll give them an aphrodisiac and lock them in a room for days.

- I agree. - I say dizzy, not being surprised if that threat really came true.

- Oh one more thing. - He says, making me look directly at the brown-haired man with some doubt and curiosity. - Good luck Alexander, he's all yours.

- Hã... Ahhh!? - I exclaim surprised to feel something grabbing me from behind. I look back in surprise, seeing who it was. - Alex you... you weren't sleeping... aaahh !!

He doesn't let me protest, he just grabs my chin and seals my lips with a kiss. I feel his tongue running through every corner of the inside of my mouth, which makes me blush, little by little I lose my strength and I can't resist much because of the sake.

Without me noticing, he had already put me on his lap and had his foot out of the room, I try to ask for help but the only conscious ones just smiled and enjoyed the scene. He carries me down the hall, until we get to the nearest room, it was simple with a bed and only a nightstand. He throws me on the mattress and stays on top of me, we start exchanging looks without any of us saying anything, my face is a little red, not knowing if it was from the drink or because it was so close to his face, Alex was normal and just a a little flushed due to alcohol. It was a tense atmosphere, slowly bothering me and forcing me to look in another direction.

- Don't look away. - Alex says seriously and taking my chin with his fingers, making me turn my eyes to his blue eyes.

I don't say anything, I just let myself go and let him drive. Before I knew it, he put our lips together in a kiss, I feel the sensation of our tongues meeting again. Gradually, Alex's hands start to remove the top of my uniform, showing my chest, but not completely removing it, then they start tearing my pants, leaving me with only my underwear.I just keep quiet while he finishes undressing me, closing my eyes when possible so those blue eyes don't bring me those tortuous memories.

- If you don't want to do it, talk now. - He looks at me attentively, which forces me to look at him. With a certain seriousness in his eyes and perhaps a certain discomfort.

For the first time, we have such a serious conversation, at least I wish it wasn't happening in bed with me half naked. My expression darkens and I am nervous about what I am going to say.

- Say something... anything. - His expression worsens, leaving me even more down and gradually I see him sadden more and more.

This sight cuts through my heart, I can't say anything at the moment, I reach out to his face and touch him gently. He is surprised by my action and cannot say anything, I take a deep breath and finally draw a welcoming smile.

- Alex, it's okay. - I say softly, caressing his face.

- But... before you... - He tries to say, slowly recovering his voice, but I interrupt him.

Gradually I notice how idiotic I am. Even though Haru was part of my life, I have to accept... even if it is something selfish, but I cannot sink into this sadness even more... I will take revenge but, sorry Haru, if it is for my happiness I... I need to let you go... Alex is not your replacement... sorry...

- I was thinking too much, now I'm fine. - I say still trying to calm the man with my words.

He finally smiles back at me, calming me down. I feel the air around us lighter, all worries go away and I let myself go, step forward and attack his lips, leaving Alex surprised by my aggression. He accompanies me, puts me on his lap. Alex separates our lips and looks closely into my eyes. I brace myself and let the pleasure consume me while Alex leads me. I just feel your hands on my body driving me crazy. I feel things that I have never felt in my life and places in my body that I didn't even know existed, where just the feel of Alex's skin touching mine made me ecstatic...

40 minutes later:

I was face down on the mattress, being covered by the thin sheet of the bed. I was totally tired, my insides were shattered and my hips were dolorido... again, I think I'm starting to get used to this damn sharp pain. I try to lift my body up a little, but before I can breathe, Alex stands over me and grabs my wrists.

- A-Alex...? - I say a little worried about what that would be, turning my face slowly and seeing his wild expression.

- Sorry Yuki, I was holding on for a long time. - He says with the expression of a wild beast in heat. - I need one more round.

- Long time?! It was no more than two days! - I say worried and trying to get out of his arms with the little strength I had.

- Sorry Yuki, I won't let you out of here today. - He takes my arms and looks at me deeply with those hungry eyes.

I'm just a little incredulous and worried about my hips, I hate to say that, but it seems that today I have no way to escape...

"Shit! I take back what I said about him in the middle of my deathbed, I don't want him as a husband!!"

Some hours later:

When I open my eyes again, I see that I was alone in the room, still naked, with my ass up and I sprawled on the bed with the sheets totally untidy. I try to get up, but when I try to move my hip I feel an extremely sharp and familiar pain, which makes me return to my original position, without being able to move, I just turn my eyes to the nightstand and see a clock on it, the little device showed nine o'clock.

Toc toc toc

I hear the sound of knocking on the door behind me, as soon as I hear that sound I move my arm and cover my ass with the sheets around me.

- You can come in. - I say a little tired and irritated, not knowing if it was the drink's fault or the fact that I woke up early or because of Alex.

- Sorry for the intrusion. - I hear the voice of Eliza, who came through the door in her blue military outfit and her ponytail holding her red hair.

- Hi Eliza, I'm not doing very well now, can you come back later? - I mean, in a kind way, but still wanting her to leave.

- Don't worry, I came to help you. - The young woman sits beside me and takes a flask with some kind of light green liquid from her jacket. - This is the best demonic medicine that money can buy.

When she says that, my spirits improve and I want to know more about it.

- What do you think? - She looks at me with a smile.

- Less talk, more medicine. - I say, and use the rest of my strength to point to my hip.

Without even thinking twice, she opens the small glass bottle and spreads some liquid over the area just above my butt.

- Oh, cold! - I'm a little shocked to feel the cold medicine touching my skin.

Gradually I feel her massaging the area carefully, making me almost fall asleep because it was so comfortable.

- Ok, it will be absorbed by the skin in a few seconds and you will be brand new. - She says getting up and putting the bottle away.

- Thanks. - I say finally managing to lift my torso with a pleasant smile.

- We are having breakfast, if you want I'll bring it for you. - Eliza offers me when she was almost at the door.

- I accept. - I am not shy to ask, then I return to my original position while feeling the medicine already taking effect.

She says nothing, just smiles and leaves the room. When I get back to being alone I just enjoy my moment of silence... but it doesn't last a second and I hear the sound of the door opening again, I think Eliza had come back for having forgotten something, so I don't even get up to see who it was.

- Did you forget something? - I ask still thinking it was Eliza.

- How can I forget that ass. - I hear Alex, who grabbed my ass lightly.

When I notice that it was not who I expected, I lift my torso again and look directly at the man, wearing a navy blue silk robe, it reminded me of the first time I met him. He had his messy black hair and with a bit of a well-defined chest showing, at the opening of his clothing. Alex carried with his free hand a tray with a plate of toast and a cup of coffee.

- I met Eliza on the way and she said you were in pain back there, but she already helped you. - He says with a friendly smile and resting the tray on the nightstand.

- A medicine, helped to relieve the pain. - I say going back to bed. - You overreacted a lot yesterday.

- Sorry, I was sad about bullshit and I may have taken it out on you. - He tells me with a tired smile.

- What bullshit? I ask without looking in the man's direction.

- No need to worry... - I interrupt Alex in the middle if his cliché excuse for me not to worry.

- Speak, if you really want us to be a couple you better understand that your problems are my problems. - I say getting up from my torso with all my strength and sitting next to him. - Ah, what a fucking pain. - I mean, after I regret getting up so fast.

He says nothing for a few seconds, while looking at me in surprise. But after those silent moments he smiles with relief, takes a deep breath, filling his lungs to the maximum and taking courage to speak.

- Since we arrived, you haven't felt comfortable around me, maybe I really screwed up our first time so I wanted to give you a break. Did I really overdo it so much? - He says looking at me with a nervous expression.

I just smile and nod.

- Do not worry. - I say leaning my head on his shoulder. - I'm just taking too long to associate everything, I was thinking a lot.

- Good, but maybe I pushed that fiance talk too far, I can change our agreement if you want... - He tries to say but I interrupt him again.

- Alex, I want to try. - I say it seriously.I'm tired of running away

- Try what? - He tells me confused, not knowing what I was referring to.

- Dancing the macarena... try to be your fiance, idiot. - I mean holding on to not hit him.

He is just amazed, thinking he was being tricked by his hearing, I see his eyes shine and his smile grows.

- Yuki !! - He says jumping on top of me and throwing me on my back on the bed.

- Ah, Alex my back!! - I say feeling the pain spreading through my body.

- I am so happy!! - He says hugging me and rubbing my body, like a domestic cat.

Even with the pain, I leave him, he seemed to be enjoying it a lot, I just put my hand on that idiot's head and messed up his black hair even more. The heat of his body calmed me, making me relax and the pain completely disappeared, I just stayed there enjoying the moment.

Eliza On:

After meeting Alexander-sama, I make my way to the training ground. I just continue on my way without thinking about anything, just on automatic control, I was here for a few months so I already decorated all the paths and shortcuts in this building. When I finally walk out the front door, I meet my partner in crime.

- Hi Simon. - I say approaching the man, who ends up noticing my presence. - Where are you going?

- I'm walking around a bit, aren't you hungover? - He looks at me with a smile on his face.

- Seriously? It takes more than a few bottles to drop me. - I mean, proud of my high tolerance for alcohol. - Ah how's the boy?

- The blonde Yuki saved? - He looks at me thoughtfully. - He already woke up, but he's still in the infirmary for security.

- Great, Yuki will be happy to hear that. - I say relieved by the news. - But have you found out about relatives yet?

- That's the weird part, he doesn't say anything about it. - Simon answers me, a little confused on the subject. - He is kind and polite, but whenever we talk about it he tends to change the direction of the conversation.

- Does that mean he has no relatives? - I say getting more and more interested and curious about that young man.

- No, he confirms that he has but he doesn't talk much about the details. - Simon says, in a way I don't worry. - Let's wait a while, until someone comes looking for the blondie.

- If you say. - I shrug. - I'm going to the training camp, will you accompany me?

- Hum... of course, besides I want to see if our work yesterday paid off. - He says with a malicious smile and high expectations.

- If it's like Yuki and Alexander, then it was a success. - I say anxious about yesterday's results.

We both agreed and went on our way to the training ground. There we saw the usual sight: Soldiers training in pairs, some practicing archery, others practicing magic and some were sitting resting. We look everywhere, looking for our blue-haired target.

When I finally met him, he was training with his axe with a small group of soldiers who used the same type of weapon. As soon as we saw him, we walked straight towards the young man focused on his group training. In the middle of our journey, I start whispering to Simon:

- How do we know it worked? - I ask curious, keeping my

volume to a minimum.

- Look and learn. - He says convinced and walking faster, leaving me behind.

He arrives at Jax's back, without making a sound, raises his hand and gets ready. In just a second he attacks and slaps the young man's ass.

- Hi Jax!! - Simon says excitedly, waiting for the results.

The young man jumps with a fright and looks like he was suffering from a pain back there.

- Simon, you bastard!! - Jax turns around with a flushed face and placing one of his hands where Simon had slapped.

- It's nothing Jax-chan, you looked a little tired and I just decided to wake you up. - Says Simon smiling and taking a few steps back, afraid of being attacked with an axe. - Besides, how was your moment with Bel yesterday?

As soon as he asks, the redness of his face increases covering his entire face to his ears. The soldiers who were training together overhear our conversation and begin to connect the dots. Their reactions vary, from proud smiles to some making a sign of prayer as a way to express their "Hallelujah". As soon as the embarrassed young man turns to them, the soldiers return to their original position hiding their joy at the news that their captain has finally had his first night with his love.

- Shu-shut your damn, if you have nothing to do, get out !! - He exclaims, not turning his face again, so Simon could not say anything more.

Simon doesn't need to say anything, he just comes back beside me with a winning smile on his face. I follow him, making the same expression and follow my way to where my squad trained, Simon follows me for a few meters, but we parted. On the way only one thing crossed my mind:

"Maybe I'll pay Liz a visit, I haven't seen her in a while."

Yuki On:

It was already noon, I just had lunch with Alex in the room, he thought it best that I didn't move much. I was wearing a new change of clothes, this time it was just black pants and a white short shirt, simpler impossible. Finally I leave the room and head towards the training ground to get some fresh air, even though I was only here for a few days I had already decorated most of the corridors so it was easy to find the way.

When I reach the open field, I see Alex accompanied by Belial. Both seemed to be supervising their soldiers' training with a peaceful and thoughtful expression.

- Did I miss something? - I say, approaching the two.

- Nothing much, darling. - Alex turns his eyes to me and shows a beautiful smile.

I blush a little when I heard him call me "darling", I still needed to get used to it. I look at Belial and he seems to be enjoying my shame while laughing softly.

- And you Belial-san, how was your night with Jax? - I say with a malicious smile.

- Ah... it was... it was great... - He says stuttering and turning red as pepper.

- Yuki, don't play with my subordinates, please. - Alex says smiling, seeming to enjoy it as much as I do. - Ah I almost forget, Yousuke-san invited us to the festival.

- Festival? - I ask confused and interested in the event.

- Yes, those demons were disturbing the preparations, but as we got rid of them the festival will continue as planned. - He starts to explain me - Yousuke-san and Takeshi-san invited us as thanks.

- But I don't have clothes for that. - I say a little discouraged.

- Don't worry, everything is already being prepared. - Belial says, after recovering from my comment.

At the same moment, my mood returns and I look at Alex excited by the news. But my excitement stops when something crosses my mind.

- And that boy, the hostage? - I say a little worried.

- What about him? - Alex asks me curious.

- Can we bring him with us to the festival? - I say determined.

- Why, do you know him? - Alex asks surprised by my initiative to invite that boy.

- Ah... - When Alex was going to answer, my mind goes blank and makes me lose my speech.

I start to rethink and I don't even remember why I asked for it. Do I know that boy? I feel it was almost like an instinct for me to say that, I have no idea...

Alex just keeps looking at me and waiting for my explanation. Well we got here, why not continue?

- Ah, it is that after so much I thought he would like to relax a little. - I say the first thing that comes to my head.

- .... - He is quiet for a few seconds, I hope he believed. - Aff... I don't care, if the doctors allow - He informs me with a calm expression.

I look with my eyes shining and smile with Alex's permission... and at the same time I was very surprised that he allowed it, I thought he wouldn't let me get close to any strange man.

- Thank you Alex. - I appreciate it.

- You already know where the medical post is, don't you, Yuki? - He asks me, I nod with my head. - Go ahead, I'm going to ask Eliza to call you and that boy to choose the outfit.

- Okay, see you later. - I say already leaving and making a sign of bye with my hand.

I take a short run to the infirmary building, on the way, I lengthen some soldiers who repay me with a smile of welcome. When I finally arrive at the building, I am guided by one of the nurses who takes me to the room of the young man I was looking for.

He was sitting on the bed, covered in white sheets and looking at the window beside him. Her blond hair moved in the afternoon wind, making it look like little gold threads that danced with the air. As soon as I finally entered the room, he noticed my presence, he seemed a little confused and he didn't seem to recognize me... not a big surprise, he was unconscious at the time.

- Hi, my name is Yuki and I'm glad you're fine. - I introduce myself in a soft voice.

- Ah, are you the boy who saved me? - He asks with an expression of doubt.

- Do you remember me? - I say surprised that he managed to remember me.

- Not exactly. It's just that when I was unconscious I felt a welcoming aura surrounding me...and when I woke up I was told that a young man with white hair had saved me. - He explains, finally opening a smile from the corner of his face. - Thanks.

- It's nothing, I was just doing my job. - I say a little flushed with the young man's thanks.

- Ah, where are my manners. My name is Lux, it's a pleasure to meet you Yuki-san. - He introduces himself with an angelic smile.

- Lux... that name suits you. - I say admiring your expression and looking into your green eyes.

- Ah, it's because of the color of my hair, yes people always talk. - He says, getting a little discouraged, but he tried to hide that feeling.

- No, that's not it. - I say to the young man, who seemed surprised by my comment. - It is because... you emit a luminous and warm energy, it is very pleasant. That name really suits you.

He says nothing, but it is possible to see a certain joy growing inside him, his cheeks flush and his eyes shine with a more intense light green.

- I almost forgot, the youkais are holding a festival tonight and I wonder if you would like to join us? - I say approaching the bed. - Ah, but first we better find your manager first, I'll talk to Alex and... - Before I could finish, Lux interrupts me.

- There's no need for Yuki-san, I already warned them. - He tells me in a soft voice, surprising me with his comment.

"Already warned? Alex should have told me that, he knows I was worried about it, idiot."

- They will take time to come and pick me up, so if I am not going to cause any inconvenience I would like to go. - He informs me, looking excited. - But I have nothing to wear, my clothes are a mess.

- Don't worry, they'll bring us clothes. - I mean, taking the worry out of Lux's dress.

He relaxed a little and we started talking for a while, when I see he was already sitting on the bed next to him. I've been looking forward to talking to someone my age for a long time. The minutes go by and I don't even notice, the conversation with Lux was so fluid and fun, I wanted to spend all day there.

- Hello. - I hear a female voice towards the bedroom door.

I look where the voice came from and I see Eliza, with her crimson hair. This time she had her hair down and without her uniform, wearing only a simple white T-shirt accompanied by long red pants and black high heels.

- Eliza. - I say surprised to see you. - Did you come for us?

- Yes and I also got the doctor's permission, Lux you're free. - She says smiling and approaching the bed. - My name is Eliza, it's a pleasure.

- The pleasure is all mine, I hope not to be a nuisance. - He says kindly and honestly.

When he said something so pure, my and Eliza's heart leaps. Those blond hair, emerald eyes, angelic face... my god, thank you for bringing something so pure to my eyes. I make sure not to start bleeding from the nose. I look at Eliza and she seems to be feeling the same as I do, she even puts her hand over her nose.

- Well, let's go, our clothes are in the next building. - She says turning to the exit, hiding her face.

The three of us followed the path to the other building. Lux wore a white robe and slippers for lack of clothes, but he doesn't seem to mind. We passed some corridors with some soldiers who bow slightly when they see me and Eliza. Lux remains quiet and looking at us with some admiration.

- I didn't know you were so important. - Lux says surprised and continuing to look at us with that admiration, a little embarrassing but at the same time it was pleasant.

- Not me, but Eliza is the captain of the second squad. - I say looking at Lux, but then I turn to Eliza.

- Look who's talking, Demonic General's Fiance. - She says with a slight smile on her face.

- So young! - Lux says, impressed by the fact. - When are you going to do the ceremony?

- No... we still think, a lot has happened and we are waiting for things to calm down. - I lie and say the first thing that comes to mind.

We walked some more, while I tried to avoid further questions. Until Eliza finally enters through a door on the left and without even asking we just follow the girl. When we entered that room we came across several hangers with different kimonos of different colors, sizes and details, both Lux and I were surprised by that view, we knew we were going to choose new clothes but that was a bit too much.

- I brought them. - Eliza talks to someone we can't see.

- You are late. - The female voice comes out from behind the hangers and starts scolding Eliza.

- Sorry sis. - Eliza says with a nervous smile.

"Sis?"

I think surprised, looking at the sea of clothes and little by little, the female figure with red hair emerges from the middle of the fabric curtain, wearing a simple black short-sleeved dress with a heart-shaped neckline.

- Liz? - I say finally seeing who it was.

- Good afternoon Yuki-sama and you must be Lux, it's a pleasure to meet you. - She bows slightly while greeting me with her serious expression. - Come on, I prepared some models for you to try.

She didn't even give us time to say hello, she just pulled our arms through the hangers and stacked several models in our arms, there were so many that Lux and I couldn't see ahead, due to the mountain of kimonos. Liz doesn't say anything, just keeps pulling us and putting even more clothes on, until the moment she takes us to another part of the room where there were two dressing rooms and a red leather upholstered sofa.

- Yuki-san, you stay here. - She leads me to the fitting room on the right. - Lux-san in this one. - She does the same, but putting Lux on the left.

Liz didn't even have to ask to know what we had to do. I go in and close the door of my dressing room, and stand in that cubicle with a full-length mirror and a red stool where I place the pile of clothes I was carrying.

- Try them all. - I hear Liz speaking in a somewhat threatening tone.

I shiver when I hear that, so it doesn't take me long to get the first kimono from the pile. Pink fabric, long sleeves, with a sakura tree stamped with its delicate black trunk with the crown filled with pink flowers that flew through the fabric. I am delighted with the details and start to wear it, as I put the sleeves on I feel the soft and thin fabric of the kimono and when I close it I find it perfect... but... why is it so short?! I feel a cold going through my naked legs.

- How long will it take? - I hear Liz complaining.

Even uncomfortable with the size again, I leave the dressing room. When I leave I see the two evaluators sitting on the red couch anxious about it.

- This looks good to me. - Liz speaks with a smile from the corner of her face. - Eliza?

- It looks great to me, it values his luggage. - Eliza makes the same expression as her sister while pointing at my ass.

- How can this value? - I say a little embarrassed by their comments and placing my hands in front of my waist, trying to cover myself a little.

- I thought it looked good on you Yuki. - I hear Lux by my side.

When I look in his direction, I notice that he was also wearing a new outfit. It was a traditional purple kimono, with some petals of the same color stamped along the fabric and in some parts of the stitching a darker purple that stood out.

- You look wonderful. - I say with my eyes seeing how beautiful he looks in clothes like that.

- You think? - He says a little flushed with my compliment.

- You looked great too, Lux-san. - Liz says in the background. - Okay, now the next one.

- Ah... wait Liz, how many we need to prove. - I say hoping the answer is: "one or two more kimonos".

- All. - She says coldly and quickly.

- Hã? - Both Lux and I asked synchronized, a little incredulous.

Lux and I almost cried when we saw that huge pile of clothes. We look at Eliza, who just doesn't make eye contact with us, probably as scared of her sister as we are.There was no escape so we just gave up.

Few Hours Later

A few hours pass and we both wear all colors and the most diverse styles of kimonos; from traditional, modern, with skirt, ruffles. I don't know why, but I was exhausted and just trying on clothes, I look at my cabin neighbor, he was just as tired as I was. After kimonos for kimonos, finally each of us can find one that Liz likes. It was decided what my outfit would be: traditional style, light blue with some navy blue ornaments by the fabric of my arms that come together on my chest, while Lux just like me wore a traditional white style with golden details and a beautiful heron printed on the front with its grandeur and beauty. With Liz's approval, I finally think about running away before she wants me to prove anything else.

- Now let's go to the second part. - Liz says getting up from the sofa and approaching Lux and me.

- Se-second part? - I say a little incredulous, thinking I heard wrong. - Liz waits, we're fine, we don't need anything else. - I say nervously trying to find an escape route.

- You guys look great. - Liz says affirming what I said in a nice way.

- Then we can already... - I try to say but she interrupts me.

- But they are not perfect, as models from my collection I only accept perfection. - She says, changing dramatically to a serious, almost threatening face.

- Your collection? - I say impressed and look around and see all the hangers full of clothes of all kinds.

- If you understand, let's go. Eliza, take care of Yuki-san, I'll take Lux-san. - Liz pushes me into Eliza's arms, who follows her sister's orders and starts to lead me to the exit, where I lose sight of the other pair.

Liz On:

As soon as the two left, I turned only to the young blond man, a little shy and observing the details of his kimono.

- We better go Liz-san? - Lux says softly and kindly. That way he was so cute.

- Not yet. - I say turning towards the hangers and grab one of the hanging kimonos. - Try this one.

- But, didn't you like this one? - Lux asks a little confused.

- I liked it, it looked great on you but... - I say handing the clothes in his hands. - You didn't like it, so it's not worth it... take this one.

He is a little shocked and surprised by my comment, but little by little he is crestfallen and focuses on the clothes I had delivered.

- Is it so obvious? - He asks not making eye contact with me.

- Stylist instinct. - I mean, putting my hand up to your hair and making a little pat on those golden threads. - I think you'll like this one. - I give a slight welcoming smile.

- Thanks. - He finally looks at me, with a sincere smile.

It doesn't take long before he finishes dressing, when he leaves he reveals his new kimono. It was made of a light green fabric just like his eyes, it had some greenish mountains overlooking a majestic landscape, in a traditional style with long sleeves. It was one of my favorite styles.

- What do you think? - I ask gladly how the outfit matched him.

- I... I liked it a lot. - He says happily, I can feel a calmer aura coming from him making me happier.

- Come on, we have to put your accessories on. - I say taking his hand and pulling him to the exit.

Yuki On:

30 minutes later:

After I was finally released from Liz's clutches, Lux and I were waiting in front of the building we dressed up for. Eliza complemented my look with a small silver hair ornament, similar to a hairpin with a beautiful blue stone encrusted in it, Lux wore a model similar only to the color of her stone was a light green. I was surprised to see that he had changed clothes, but he had looked great on it and seemed to be happier.

It doesn't take long before Liz and Eliza appear. The young stylist and maid wore a light pink kimono with a beautiful black trunk tree on her back and wore a golden hairpin in the shape of a toothpick with a pink stone at the tip making a bun with hair. While Eliza wore a strong red with some patterned flames following the curve of her body, she had her usual ponytail but the elastic that attached it was ornate and had some red details on the fabric.

- Where are the others? - I ask looking around trying to see any of them.

- They're already there, they didn't want to wait for us. - Liz says a little annoyed.

I am not surprised, I entered in the early afternoon and it was already dark.

- How do we get there? - Lux asks, taking a step forward.

- Let's use this. - Liz walks a little, making us stay behind her.

The young woman extends her indicated finger in the direction of the empty space ahead and makes a circle in the air with the tip of her finger. We look attentively at what was to come and out of nowhere a big red magic circle appears in the air. Gradually it grew and its crimson glow begins to illuminate the night.

- It will take us to the festival. - Liz rests her hand and heads towards the portal, Eliza and Lux continue without being surprised while I am amazed by the presence of the large transport circle.

"Mom, Dad... why have you never shown me magic before?"

I mentally complain before following the group and going through the portal. I close my eyes and go with everything, I feel a little chill in my belly when I make the jump. I open them again and find a completely different scene. There were several people around us with the most diverse types of characteristics: from horns, ears, tails, some with wings and many had their features completely transformed into different types of animals, such as foxes and cats. Several food stalls and some with games, brings me the nostalgia of the festivals that my brother took me.

- Come Yuki-san, the boys are waiting. - Liz complains, next to Lux and Eliza that they were already a little ahead.

I run towards them and we start to walk deeper into the crowd. We walked a little until we reached a grand staircase, which had a smaller number of people. We climbed the steps to a beautiful temple with red walls, a brick path from the stairs to its entrance, and four fox statues on its pedestals, each on either side of that paved path. In the background I can finally see some well-known silhouettes.

- You took too long. - Alex says smiling as soon as he sees us, while crossing his arms.

Her kimono was a deep, simple blue with no pattern, but it managed to mark his muscles very well.

- Perfection takes time and you should thank me for making your fiance look beautiful. - Liz says indifferent, while pointed in my direction.

He looks at me from foot to floor and smiles. I'm a little embarrassed and hoping he liked it.

- Your job is always perfect, but... it could be shorter. - He comments placing one of his hands on his chin, as if he were really giving a good review. Hearing that, I hold on with all my strength to not break his teeth with my shoe.

- I thought the same, but he would be trying to cover his legs and complaining all the time. - Says Liz grumpy and without even caring if I was there listening.

- Let's go then. - I hear a known complaint, coming from behind Alex.

Jax was in a bad mood... as usual... looking like he was waiting in the same place for a while, he was wearing a white kimono with snowflakes on his print.

- Jax be patient. - Belial says with a friendly smile on his face and trying to make Jax calm down.

The young lieutenant wore the same colors as Jax, but on his print was the landscape of a snowy hill in the middle of a blizzard.

- Ah if... if you say so. - Jax lowers his tone, gets a little flushed and looks in the opposite direction from Belial's.

He just reciprocates that cute action with a smile. On the other side of Jax, I see Simon who seemed to be happy watching that scene, he stood out from the others wearing a strong black with a moon in the middle of a cloudy sky at his back. When I was going to take a step closer to Alex, I feel something jumping on my legs, suddenly I turn my face towards the mysterious object and spot a pair of familiar furry ears of hair in the middle of a tuft of peach hair.

- Yousuke!! - I say excited as soon as I see him. Then I grab the young man with fox ears.

- Yuki, I was so excited to see you. - He says with a happy and pure expression.

I do not avoid giving another hug to the young man who seemed not to care, it seems that he was enjoying it. I stop squeezing Yousuke when I feel a tap on my shoulder, turn my face and see Simon and Eliza behind me.

- It's our turn, get out. - Simon says, making a hand signal for me to leave.

- Don't monopolize Yousuke-chan. - Eliza says in protest, but ready to kick Simon and get Yousuke out of my hands.

I just cast a menacing look in their direction, making it clear that I wouldn't let him go anytime soon. They sense the threat and take a step back, showing that they would wait.

- Yousuke, don't run. - Takeshi approaching us was accompanied by Kuro.

I look in the direction of the two and see that they were showing their animal characteristics, unlike Yousuke his brother transmitted an aura of respect and at the same time a very elegant beauty. The older Kitsune wore a simple red kimono without a print, just like Alex, and Kuro wore a dark green with some leaves in a lighter color stamped.

- Takeshi-san, good to see you. - I say releasing Yousuke, and before I could react Simon and Eliza kidnap the young man before in my arms and start enjoying the moment of cuteness.

- Yuki-san, thanks for your services in hunting, I heard you were great. - Takeshi thanks me looking friendly, so he turns to Liz and looks surprised. - Liz-san, it's been a while.

- How long young master. - She says with a slight bow. - You were the size of Yousuke last time, you grew up a lot.

- Stop, it will make me embarrassed. - He looks a little uncomfortable, but he doesn't let his smile fall.

- Do you know each other? - I ask curious about the relationship of the two.

- Ah I was hired by Takeshi's mother to be his teacher. - Liz explains in a simple way, remembering the past.

- Ah I was hired by Takeshi's mother to be his teacher. - Liz explains in a simple way, remembering the past. - He was a great student, it wasn't that difficult.

- Liz-sensei please. - He says smiling, giving a smile at the compliment.

- When was that? - Alex says, surprised. It looks like it's new to him.

- When I took a vacation, about 50 years ago. - She says like it's nothing.

"50 years?"

- Liz, you need to know: vacation does not mean traveling to work elsewhere. - Alex says with a hand on his face.

- Each has its own way. - She says with a shrug.

I just sigh, not surprised by Liz's response. Then I look at Kuro, who looked tired with dark circles. I wonder why. So he says nothing, just nods and smiles in my direction. I do the same.

- Come on then, I want to enjoy the festival. - Says Alex standing behind me and placing his hand on my shoulder, I'm surprised but I don't mind.

- Ah Alex, first of all... - Takeshi turns to Alex, with an expression of nervousness that came out of nowhere.

- What? - Asks the general, seeming to expect something bad from Takeshi's expression.

- I couldn't stop her, sorry... - Takeshi says with regret on her face.

- Do-don't tell me... - Alex tries to say, but something jumps on him, and almost knocking him over.

With the fright, the rest of the group and I turned to Alex in surprise, thinking it was some kind of attack. With the fright, the rest of the group and I turned to Alex in surprise, thinking it was some kind of attack. When our eyes fall on him the shape of the unknown aggressor becomes clear and leaves us speechless... it was a woman... a beautiful woman with black hair, perfect makeup, pink eyes and wearing a purple kimono with golden details, which looked like have been modified to have a cleavage, showing her big breasts. She was clinging to Alex, who seemed desperate to get out of her arms.

- Alex, I missed you so much !! - She says looking happy to see the young man.

I look at that scene in disbelief and at the same time a little irritated when I see that woman rubbing herself like a cat on a piece of salmon. As soon as he sees my eyes, Alex becomes more desperate.

- Yuki, it's not what you're thinking, please!! - He says, extending his hand in my direction, hoping I don't misunderstand.

I just smile in his direction, giving a false sign of relief. Then I extend my hand, palm up, towards Eliza without taking my eyes off Alex.

- Eliza, you could lend me your whip, I need to put a dog on the line. - My smile becomes sinister and my aura of anger expands leaving everyone there a little scared and a little worried about Alex.

The general starts to sweat and turns pale when he realizes that I'm serious, but before Eliza can invoke her whip, the woman looks in my direction, lets go of Alex and comes towards me.

- You must be Alex's fiancé, I was so anxious to meet you! - She says excitedly, taking one of my hands and shaking as a greeting. - Yousuke spoke so well of you!!

I am surprised by her actions, making me step back a little with such a friendly reaction.

- Mother, please behave. - Takeshi speaks in a slightly tired voice and putting his hand on his face in shame.

Everyone except Yousuke and Alex looked in Takeshi's direction, surprised and astonished by the revelation, then we returned to the woman who was still in front of me with a friendly smile.

- Oh sorry, my name is Sakura Kitsune and thank you so much for taking care of my children. - She says walking until she is next to Takeshi who was still embarrassed, Kuro continues in silence just watching as if it were not the first time.

- You are not alike. - I mean, trying to keep my composure.

- Oh this is a disguise. - She says with a silly smile. - I'm very famous here, so I use it when I want to go out.

I hear that explanation and finally everything is explained. I look in the direction of Alex who slowly gets up and catches his breath.

- What are you doing here, you crazy fox?! - He complains getting up completely.

- That's how to treat the birthday girl. - She says putting her hands on her waist with anger in her voice.

- The birthday girl? - Eliza asks as she continues to stroke Yousuke's ears with Simon.

- Yes, these festivals are to celebrate that. - Kuro finally breaks his silence, explaining the situation with a tired voice.

- Of course, the birth of a genius needs to be celebrated. - Sakura takes a step forward and speaks in a convinced and proud way.

A few seconds of silence pass and everyone in my group was just watching her laughing and bragging, as if it were an epic event.

- Mother is enough, we have things to do. - Takeshi grabs his mother and a quick movement places her on his shoulder, belly down. - Come on Miss Genius, we have matters to resolve. - He says walking in the direction he and Kuro came from, while Sakura complained and struggled trying to escape.

- I hope you enjoy the festival, Yousuke-san come on. - Kuro says sympathetically and bowing slightly before going.

Upon hearing his name, Yousuke breaks free from Eliza and Simon.

- See you later. - He says making a bye sign with his arm.

Both Simon and Eliza looked extremely sad about the situation. Belial approaches the depressed pair and grabs them by the collar of their clothes.

- Come on, I don't want to carry you two all night. - He says with a bored face.

- Yes, come on Yuki. - Alex approaches my back again and puts his arm around my neck.

I look at him and just sigh, trying to forget that scene, as it was a misunderstanding I don't get angry. I just curl up in his arms and nod. Alex seemed very excited and took the lead, guiding our group towards the festival stalls, they follow him without complaining about so much excitement. Liz was the last of the group, she just stands there smiling happily at me and Alex, as if she is grateful to see that scene.

We stopped at almost every tent, eating all kinds of food and playing all the games. Eliza and Simon were parked in a tent where alcohol was served, Jax and Belial shared a love apple and they both seemed to be enjoying themselves, Lux was with Alex and me in the target shooting tent. I just watched the two of them with their lead guns, unable to hit the awards on the shelf, the woman in the tent seemed to be enjoying that scene, where she also felt her wallet getting fuller. On the third attempt, Alex and Lux seemed to start to get angry. Alex was aiming for a stuffed penguin on the second shelf and Lux behind a stuffed tiger on the first shelf. I look at the prizes they wanted and open a small smile, finding their targets very cute, I step forward and take the gun from Alex's hand, which he was about to launch at the prizes.

- Two more, please. - I say in the direction of the girl, excited to receive more money.

Both Lux and Alex focus on me, I prepare my aim and in the first shot I hit the tiger that makes Lux jump for joy, the second goes towards the penguin now leaving Alex excited. When I hit my targets, I put the tip of the gun close to my mouth and blow, the girl is impressed and takes the fallen prizes and hands them to me. I leave the gun on the counter and take the two stuffed animals, placing one in each hand, turn around and give it to my two companions.

- Incredible Yuki! - Lux jumps excitedly hugging her tiger and sketching a cute expression.

- Wow Yuki, I didn't know you were that good. - Alex looked at me impressed while also hugging his penguin.

- No big deal, I won prizes for my brother at festivals. - I mean, showing off a little.

I turn to the remaining prizes and see a plush platypus among the other pets, which makes me look at it for a few more seconds.

- Yuki, don't you want any? - Alex asks me, making me look back.

- No, let's go see the rest of the tents. - I say, leaving the gun on the counter and pull Alex and Yuki.

The two do as I say and let me take them out, heading towards the ice cream stand. Time passed and we had visited all the tents, I carried some bags of food and a fox mask attached to my head, Lux also carried some bags and his tiger in one hand and cotton candy in the other and also with a mask of a tiger stuck on his head, it seems that the young man really likes the animal, making me blush at how cute he was. Alex had separated from the two of us making me question where he had gone.

- Thanks. - I hear Lux talking in a low voice and hiding her face behind the cotton candy. - I never had so much fun.

I just smile contentedly and rest my hand gently on his head and ruffle his golden hair.

- How about we go out another time? - I say happy and anxious that he accepted.

He looks at me with an anxious glow, but then disappears, giving way to a despondent expression with a forced smile. I worry about his expression, but he takes the lead in the conversation.

- I would love to, but I have to take care of the family business, so I don't have much free time. - He steps forward still with that expression.

- I understand. - I get a little crestfallen when I hear that.

- But... how about we exchange letters, maybe I need to be rescued again hehehe. - He jokingly suggests, as he turns around with his reconstructed smile.

- Good idea!! - I say excited as I approach him. - But how are we...?

"I have no idea where Alex's mansion is."

- We use that. - He goes to his pocket and takes out a small pendant with the figure of a pigeon.

I look confusedly at the bird-shaped piece of metal, not knowing what to say.

- It is a carrier pigeon, a familiar made in mass, it is perfect for exchanging letters. - He explains to me while I look at that object, impressed. - The two people just need to have another pendant like this, so they deliver the letters, no matter where the other is.

He takes my hand and places the pendant on my palm. I look closely at that gift and give a small grateful smile.

- Thanks. - I smile at the opportunity to speak to Lux again.

- Well, I better go. - He says taking a step back and looking at me happily.

- What do you mean? - I ask confused.

- Looks like they found me. - Lux points behind me.

With the crowd of people and the tents in the background, there was a man standing and staring at both of us. Young brown hair, Alex's height, blue eyes and wearing a black suit.

- He works for my family, don't worry. - He says making my look back at him. - Thanks, I never had fun like this, please, let's keep in touch.

I smile and nod my head excitedly for that moment. He walks up to the man in the suit and waves me bye.

- We can go. - Lux moves on leaving him behind.

The man turns to me and bends over slightly, looking grateful that I took care of Lux and then he turns me on his back and follows the young blonde. I am a little sad but at the same time happy for the time I spent with him, I look for the nearest seat to rest a little and wait with an empty head. As soon as I sit down, something goes through my mind.

"I thought only demons and youkai knew about this festival... so, how?"

I look in the direction that Lux had taken, with a certain doubt and confusion in my expression, I stay like that for a while, take a deep breath and just ignore.

A few seconds pass and Alex finally appears to me. He walked slowly, carrying his penguin with one hand and the other behind his back, I have a bad feeling about this, so I take a while to ask what he was hiding.

- Where's the blondie? - He asks looking sideways.

- A guy from the family came to pick him up. - I answer, crossing my legs. - What's behind? - I ask pointing in the direction of your hidden hand.

- Ah, close your eyes. - He speaks excited and with a smile on his face.

I am a little afraid of what he will show me, but even so the curiosity takes over my will and I do what he says. I close my eyes and just wait, he puts something on my lap, I run my hands over the object and see that it was something furry, which makes me more confused. Gradually, I open my eyes and see a plush platypus on my lap looking at me with those black eyes. I'm speechless, I never said I wanted it so how...?

- You seemed to want this so... - He says a little flushed.

- You won? - I ask surprised, while hugging that fluffy plush of brown fur.

- After almost losing all my money, yes. - He puts his hand behind his head with that smile that mixed a feeling of victory but at the same time a certain discouragement. - Did you like it?

I'm amazed, I don't know what to do, I don't even know what to say, I was totally embarrassed and my face was getting redder and redder. In a moment of extreme shame, I just put that platypus in front of my face and whisper my opinion:

- I loved. - I say lowering the plush little by little, revealing only my eyes that turned to Alex who seemed to be very happy with a smile.

- Let's meet with the others. - He extends his hand approaching me.

When I take his hand, he bends and kisses my fingers. Alex takes me by surprise again, I can't hear anyone around me, it felt like I was there alone with Alex and no one else. I gather my senses and get up, then he takes me along the path that we came and plunged into the sea of light, people and fun of the festival and without ever letting go of our hands.

Lux On:

We went to a place where there was no one else, just me and my companion or should I say bodyguards. I spend the whole time playing with my tiger and eating the rest of the cotton candy, the bags were being carried by my brown-haired comrade but my tiger mask remained attached to my head.

- Did you have fun Lux-sama? - He finally says something with a friendly smile.

- Yes, until a certain person arrives. - I say looking at him out of the corner of my eye, emitting an irritated aura.

- Don't blame me, I almost lost my head when I said you were lost, please consider my position. - He speaks tearfully and shedding some crocodile tears.

- Save me from that, it was all under control. - I say finishing eating the last piece of candy in the shape of a cloud.

- Have you discovered anything? - He asks me seriously, drying his fake tears.

- I took a sample, I already sent it to the central. - I say pressing the step and leaving the brunette behind.

- And that boy who accompanied you, wasn't he...? - He tries to ask but I interrupt him.

- What a boy? - I say as a sign for him to be silent about that.

- My lips are sealed. - He says a little nervous, understanding my threat.

- Let's go then. - I keep walking while licking the stick with the rest of my treat. - I had a great day.

- I'm happy with that, but please be careful where you walk. - He says making me turn my body and face those blue eyes. - You are extremely important to us... Mister Archbishop.

I sigh and toss the stick that held my candy in the air, then point my index finger in the direction of the piece of wood drifting in the wind. I wait a few seconds and from the tip of my finger a small but fast ray of light moves forward and hits the object, turning it to dust.

- Aff, what a way to use the Divine Light. - He sighs a little disappointed.

- Hurry up. - With my free hand I snap my fingers making a beautiful golden door appear in the air. - Do you want to share this food with me? - I point to the bags he carried with a smile and just a step past the golden door.

He nods, happy as a dog that got a new toy. With that confirmation I enter the magic door followed by my hungry companion.

"I expect great things from you, Yuki."