Chapter 24: Anger Turned into Forgiveness

"What is it that we need to talk about Luna? Whatever it is..I also wanted to talk about something but you can go first." Silvia said to the silent Luna. As Luna was mentally preparing herself to explain what was on her mind. Silvia figured she tell Luna of this dream she had told Skyra and Zuma moments earlier before she could though Luna interuppted. " I'll just say this outright okay..Um ya might think that I'm a little weird and that's okay,but uh..I had this weird dream. It was so weird that I had to leave my room and get some fresh air. It was almost too real. Too real to be considered a dream. Maybe it was a vision?" Luna wondered. Silvia slightly chuckled.

"Well..I too had a dream Luna. But you and I were in it. What was weird for me at least was..um..there was a kid in it. A little girl..she had white long hair." Silvia paused as Luna looked at her with a surprised look on her face. "No way..that was the same girl I saw in MY dream. You were there too,but she had a black line strand of hair on her head,pale purple skin like mine and..green eyes like..yours." Luna slowly paused as she came to the startling realization that Siivia had.

The two blushed and then looked at one another. Quickly they turned their faces from one another and were deep in thought. "No..no..no. That can't be could it? Just what am I even saying? We're already broken up and not even a couple, yet..gasp!! I..Is Luna pregnant?" Silvia thought. She internally panicked and hope Luna could deter any unessacary tension between the two of them.

"If that is the case. This girl could just very well be our future. No lie..she was very cute..Such round pudgy cheeks and short to boot. Aww..what little goober she is hehe." Luna thought. Silvia turned to Luna and scooth closer to her. She figure that if this was what Zuma claim. Then now was the best time to make amends. Or at least settle any animosity between the two. Silvia placed a hand on Luna's and looked at the girl in her eyes.

Deep down Luna felt ashamed, sad,guilty, unworthy and especially undeserving of what seemed to her; Silvia's forgiveness, however due to knowing her for such a extended period of time. Silvia could read the girl like a book. "I forgive you, thought these cheating did indeed happen. I think that dream said the opposite. Imagine. Us hehe..parents. We'd be so cringeworthy hehe right. " Silvia awkwardly said trying to make Luna smile.

It didn't work though, Luna bursted into tears and wept that night. She was at a lost of words. The girl was overwhelmed with emotions. Some of high appreciation, others of deep sadness,repentance and such alike. Silvia didn't understand right away,but she placed a head on the crying girl's head and held her tight.

"Shhh..there there. It's okay. You just take your time and let it all out. If it's any consolation. I had to break up with Saruna, not because we fought or anything like that,but deep down..My heart belongs to you and only you." Silvia smiled as tears streamed down her own face. Luna looked up and wiped her tears away and lightly chuckled. "Heh..I can say the same..In truth. It doesn't feel the same without you by my side, I deserve this though. I'm nothing but a harlot, a slut, a whore. Just as you said before...so I am." Luna said crying some more. Silvia felt bad for her recent reaction, it was only because she was angry at the time. She didn't think Luna would take it to heart.

"I'm sorry for calling you those names. You may have made some stupid and effecting choices, but if you truly changed. There should be a different outcome. I can tell by the guilt that you held onto for so long, even when we were in bed together. Something was bothering you. Why not just tell me right away. I would've been hurt, angry,mad and frustrated. Eventually thought babe ya know I'd take you back right?" Silvia said as she kissed Luna on her cheek. Luna stopped crying and hugged the white haired girl tight. She went to her bedroom and didn't come back out for ten minutes at least. Silvia was left in the hallway wondering what was going on.

Minutes later. Luna walked out in just a oversized black t-shirt. She was completely barefoot and walked towards Siivia. As she sat on the carpeted floor. The tension in the air lessened a bit. Luna took a deep breath and turned off her phone. She looked at Silvia who was confused and wondered what just happened.

"I just broke up with Ember..though to be honest. She only wanted her virginity to be stolen. To be honest and fair. Saruna and her are perfect for one another. I told her over the phone if your wondering what that muffled noise was. Now back to us..um..well. I gotta be more honest and you may not like this,but...I don't think we should get back together, least not right away. I've sinned against you one too many times..I hate myself for also sinning against my best buddy Destiny. She doesn't even talk to me anymore.." Luna says as tears welled up and flowed down her face. Her small hands were now fists. Though Silvia forgave her. Luna had yet to forgive herself.

The taller girl sat next to a crying Luna and wrapped her long arms around her. She said nothing and stayed there with her through the whole night. The next morning Destiny found the two asleep in the hallway. They were laying peacefully on the floor. Upset still by Luna's foolishness and betrayal. She shook it off for a moment and poked the purple girl's cheeks making her and Silvia wake up.

"Good morning sleeping beauty one and two. The floor isn't a bed by the way. Ita hard and sturdy, not soft and squishy hehe." Destiny laughed. Silvia yawned and stretched her tired bones. She sat up towards a wall and still had that dream on her mind. If it meant what she thought it mean. She would have to be ready. Destiny squatted and stared Luna straight into her tired eyes. The tension began to feel thick in air again. This time no one knew the outcome.

"Soooo..imma just address the elephant in the room Luna. You fucked my dad how many times now?" Destiny said with disgust in her voice. Embarrass by this. Luna looked to Silvia for help. All Silvia did was mouth off the words. "Just be truthful to her. I won't be mad." To the worried girl. Luna internally panicked, she then took a deep breath and realized, she had to face her mistakes, bad decisions, choices and actions head on. Although the question was head-on and a bit too blunt for early morning conversation.

"I'm waiting for a answer Luna. How many times?" Destiny said annoyed. Embarrassed by this Luna nervously with a shaking voice answered her diminutive little friend. "I..I can't honestly say an exact number, I have no excuse for the things I did while I was at the Red Palace. I confess..I did fornicate with your dad..More times than I could count." Luna admitted. Angered by this Destiny struck the girl causing her nose and lip to bleed.

"Whoa hey!! Destiny was that nessacary!" Silvia yelled at the angry grey girl.

"Shut up! She deserves this. You always put YOUR needs first huh? What? Too horny to keep your lust at bay? So you just decide to give yourself to my FATHER? Your a selfish piece of shit you CUNT!! I can't even believe that I befriended you! And to top it all off. The messed up thing is...is..I SAVED you from nearly getting destroyed by my own father and DIED!!!

For a few days I was indeed dead,but when I came too I was in that red sarcophagus, I thought and meditated on the very images that happened that day. However...I never would've expected you..Luna to SPIT in my face and everyone else's like that. You don't deserve to be called Aether nor a savior..your just a girl..a little,scared fool just like all of us." Destiny concluded as she slapped Luna ten more times causing the blood from her lip and nose to trickle to the floor.

Heavy and strong those mighty hits were. Luna coughed a bit trying to regain her composure. She felt even worse than she already did. The girl crawl to her knees and bowed before Destiny almost like she was pleading and praying for forgiveness. Destiny wasn't having it. Instead she healed Luna's wounds and grabbed her by the cheeks.

"If you're really regretful and sorry for these heinous actions. You better KICK that sorry excuse of a father's ass. GOT IT!?" Destiny said as she held Luna by her face. Luna shook her head as much as she could. The yelling attracted the attention of everyone else and they watched as Luna begged forgiveness from everyone. Most of them accepted immediately, but Destiny was weary of Luna. She figured if Luna did this again. She would have no choice but to out a stop to such treachery. "I can assure you..I am deserving of far worst than a few very painful slaps and name calling,but I have also endured worst." Luna said as if she was talking to Destiny. Everyone but her knew what Luna spoke about.

The look on their faces displayed great horror. "No..I..I didn't know..I..I am so..sorry Luna." Destiny said in an sorrowful tone. She fell to her knees and hugged the black haired girl. Destiny then looked at her brother and mother. A simple eye blink was all that was needed for confirmation on such a sensitive topic. "Mark my words Luna..Father WILL pay for what he did not just to you,but any WOMAN,MAN or CHILD. This I assure you,that FIEND will rot for this." Destiny said in a firm voice. Luna smiled gently and rose to her feet. Destiny apologize about slapping her and grabbed Luna by the hand to talk more about her friend's psyche. In truth she was worried that the incident, may have had a lasting effect on her.

"Luna..since we're alone and Siivia is preoccupied..if it's okay with you, do you mind telling me?" Destiny asked referring to that horrid day. Luna placed a hand over her heart and was silent for a moment. She looked into Destiny's green eyes and saw the girl from her dreams again. This time her skin was a identical shade to her own. Confused Luna ignored it for the time being.

"Okay..well. The truth is..I think you were around when it happen,but you weren't there. Your father...raped me." Luna said weakly. Shocked Destiny's eyes widened,her mouth covered by her hands. She felt horrible for how she treated her suffering friend.

"That day..I was taken captive along with seeing a former acquaintance by the name of Julyana being killed. It wasn't anything desirable, in fact..I was stripped down to my underwear, placed in a cage like an animal and your father..h..he decided..it was time to teach me...a..a.a.lesson. A lesson I'd never forget." Luna sobbed as tears formed from her eyes. Destiny was horrified by this story. She believed Luna to a tee,why would she or anyone that was forced upon lie about rape.

Anger fueled Destiny to a point she wanted nothing but revenge. Not just for how her OWN father treated her,but for all those that were weak,helpless and defenseless as well. She listened more to Luna's gloomy and horrific tale. "I screamed for hours for help,yet..no one came..I cried and cried and cried some more even as he had his way with me. I tried to fight him back,yet..he was too strong at that time..sniff..that animal..hed treated me like I was just a piece of MEAT..once he was done..I awoke naked in a forest naked,cold and alone." Luna finshed her tale. Tears flowed from the girl's eyes. Destiny brought her some tissues for her to blow her nose.

"I'm sorry that ever happened to you. I imagine you told everyone else. Don't you worry. Fafir is gonna get his and then some. I just wish I was there to stop him. What hurts the most is not that he's my father or anything like that,but the fact the my friend was hurt..it burns and resonates with me. I imagine doctors must've diagnosed you right?" Destiny asked Luna trying not to offend.

"Well..when I was in Nasaag my father's homeland; a few doctors did learn of such events from my mother and father and Azou of course. I didn't know at the time,but once we left Nasaag I only found out when Azou told me. I was diagnosed with PTSD and I believe Stockholm syndrome. Which is no longer in question as my recent...affair with..him." Luna said feeling deeply ashamed.

"Hmm..I understand. Well that part. Thought you admitted and confessed to having coitus with my father. I am lead to believe, it's not by choice, it's just what you know. In a weird and twisted way. However even if you did or didn't choose whose to say my father won't do what he did to you the first time you two met?" Destiny wisely noted. She wasn't an fool that's for sure.

The grey girl forgave the sorrowful Luna and hugged her tight. She deeply apologized for laying her hands on her in such a way and held both her hands softly. "Luna..despite everything that's happen. You could've chosen to throw in the towel, give up and even off yourself. I'm sure you were tempted, yet you didn't..I was wrong you are worthy of being called Aether and for that..I can promise you. We will make a better world than this." Destiny said as she smiled.

Luna also smiled with glee. She wiped away her tears and went to her room. Destiny went to Na and kissed him on her lips. Silvia walked in and hugged Luna tight. This time there was no rejection only love. Speaking of. On Neo, Fafir through intense training and meditation to not only focus in his own past, but also learn the ways of how to control any hidden power.

His girlfriend Monnie returned with some game and began to do the usual procedures to prepare the meal. The Beast God only focus on this final battle he had at hand. Soon..once he regained his men and armies, all of Neo would know his name.