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Chapter 13 - SEARCH OF THE MYSTERIOUS GUY

Luna, I have to ask you a quick question, yeah I'm listening, the mysterious guy you told me about, I'm going to put you on a pause there, I have to say something, I think I fell in love with him, wait what!!, how?, when?, seriously?, keep it down Corazon, I don't want Alex to know about this, are you listening to yourself right now Luna, you fell in love with him, I don't know, maybe it's probably a fling or a crush, you know, he's always there to save me whenever I need help, another interesting fact is that I've never seen his face, I could only see his eyes and if I'm not mistaken, he has golden eyes just like yours, I don't know what to do, (laughs), Luna are you serious?, you've not seen his face before, not even once and now you say you are in love with him, c'mon girl, I thought you'd actually understand but you don't at all, Luna, I understand you and I know what you're going through right now and trust me, I'm the best person you could have come to and you did already, I'm gonna help you but first we need to find this your mysterious guy before we know what to do next, okay, so what to do now?, I don't know for now but the best thing you can do is just to give me a call when this mysterious guy shows up again, yeah that's a great idea, guys what's keeping us waiting here?, be right there Alex, c'mon let's get moving, okay let's go then.

I just gave the an idea to reveal my secret to Luna right now and right now I'm feeling so stupid. I couldn't believe I told her to give me a call whenever "I" show up, I'm dead meat, Corazon come on let's go, coming Luna, I need to think of a plan before my next encounter with Antonio.

Cheers!!!, this is to you Luna for qualifying for the next round of the competition, I didn't know I could have done it without you Corazon but I did, so don't go saying I can't do things without you, (laughs) oh okay, Luna, why don't have dinner, okay, I'll order burgers, along with smoothies sis, okay Alex, thank you, I'll be right back guys.

I stood by the window staring at the bright stars in the sky and the moon that lit up the entire space, I was deep lost in my thoughts about when and how Antonio will attack, even though both Luna and Alex are safe from his attacks, he will definitely find a way to hurt them but I need to get prepared knowing that he might attack anytime, he might be looking for a way to gather an army since he knows his arrows are just like sticking a pin in a large mass of water to Luna and Alex, his arrows are useless and so are his magic, all my years of knowing Antonio, if he is coming back, he's coming back fully prepared and he would have planned his every move and also his escape path if his plan doesn't go well, I need to find him and end this and if I can't I'll make him find me, I can't put their lives in danger just because of some grudge against each other. Corazon, um I think your brother is here. Her voice pierced through my thoughts hearing the word brother, I knew it was no other than Antonio, I ran to the door and found him sitting on the couch already, Luna had offered him a glass of water.

Hi brother, Antonio, Luna please can I have another glass please, yes, be right back. What are you doing here?, what do you want now?, that's not the right question, the right one is, how long do you think it took before I found out your little secret?, well I know you won't ask but here's the answer, I know you used the Aegis and the Pearl of Nereids to shield your little friends, I had some friends who were willing to help me and they did, do you wanna see something, (fire roars) do you recognize this?, you took help from Lucifer, how can you stoop so low Antonio, what did you offer him in return?, I know he'll ask for something in return, what did he demand for?, I just promised him something he could never deny, inmates of hell, which includes you but to do that I just need to fire one little shot to your little heart, right here, if I am able to aim well and hit it perfectly, you'll go to hell immediately but here's the interesting part, if I fail and don't hit your heart, you become my slave and oh, I didn't have any other choice than to agree with him and trust me it was fun chatting with the devil himself, you'll have your turn, I promise, here's the glass Antonio, oh thank you so much Luna, I'll need to get going, but you just got here, why are you leaving already?, join us for dinner please? Oh no thank you, I will have to decline that offer, I need to get back to the hospital, I just came here to give Corazon a bit if update about how the process of the plan of adding a bit of more decor to the hospital I was working on, oh okay then, thanks for the hospitality, I wish this isn't where it ends, no you are welcomed here anytime, bye Luna, Corazon, bye. Luna something urgent came up and I need to leave, what happened all of a sudden?, are you alright?, yeah I'm fine, I'll see yiu tomorrow alright, inform Alex that i left already, bye.

I could sense a feeling of fear and concern in his voice, his golden eyes could tell everything, I had never seen him in this state before and I was worried about him. I knew this wasn't just an urgent issue he needed to attend to, I could tell it was life threatening, the cold atmosphere made me feel as if something bad was coming and it couldn't be averted, I recalled his worried face and suddenly a feeling of fear seeped inti my heart, I knew this wasn't just any feeling, I remembered having this feeling when I lost my parents back then, I was coming home just to surprise them, this same feeling had me worried but since the day was a joyous occasion I didn't take it seriously not until it happened, they were both lying dead right in front me, it was then I knew, that feeling wasn't to be doubted at all and now this same feeling is back, what's going to happen and to whom, questions raced back and forth in my mind, I didn't know what to think of at that moment, I was deep in thoughts before the doorbell brought me back to reality, the burgers were here. Thank you, here's your fee, bye good night (shuts door) I'm not even as hungry as I was before, I'm feeling very scared and I can't do a thing about it, Alex is here with me and still I'm still very worried, my heart keeps on racing, I don't know why I'm still worried knowing that someone keeps watching me so he can save me

( Glass shatters) (Screams) Alex!!, Luna what's wrong?, who are you?, they've been trying to kill me for days now, what do you want with my sister?, hmmm, what do I want with your sister, she's destined to die by my hands, I know I can't hurt you if I want but I can still do some physical harm, let's not make this worse than it already is alright? Step back ( arrow whooshes) you're here, wow, I was starting to think you won't show up, you see this is the reason why you have to die by my hands, him!!, he's the reason why you both have to die and I'm not ready to give up, brother, why don't we give them a demo of what we are talking about,( fires arrows).

Now I see why he took the Lucifer's help, he has gotten stronger, he didn't come here for Luna, he came here for me knowing I'll show up, just a shot and he fired multiple arrows, he has gotten faster, with all this power, the devil must be expecting so much inmates, I have to find a way to drive him out of this place before any of them get hurt. You need to stop this madness, this is between us, why do you want destroy innocent lives, this isn't what we were meant for, oh I see, it's supposed to be negotiable matter, this is war Cupid, this is war and I hope you are prepared, I just came here to show off my new skill, wanna see it, come forth!!, if I wanted to kill your precious friends right now, I will and nothing can stop me, you see these monsters, they are from him and they won't take things easy with any of them, I just need to give them permission and then poof, they're gone, I'll be back and trust me, I'm not bluffing brother ( flaps wings )

Who are you and what was he talking about?, why does he want to kill us?, say something!!, Alex calm down, look I'm very sorry but if this is starting to threaten my brother's life as well, I'll have to do something about it, I don't know why he wants me dead but I know you've been trying to protect me for some time now but a day will come when you can't, I was there the previous day, I can also tell that he has gotten stronger and so can you, please let us be, if I leave you guys, he'll come back, you heard what he said, I can't let him do that, not to you guys, what do.. (flaps wings).

Luna, are you okay?, are you hurt?, ( hugs him and sobs) I'm fed up of this, why can't we just live a normal life, a peaceful one, it's okay sis, we'll be fine, I'll always be there for you.

Antonio!!, Antonio!!, I know you're here, so stop being a coward and show yourself, your voice echoes through the arena, you really must be very angry and I can tell from your expression, come forth!, (shoots arrow) you know these things aren't match for me, you need to stop this madness, you just killed one of my minions,hmm, Lucifer won't be happy to hear that, that was his favorite, you need to stay away from Luna, is that an order or a request, that's an order Antonio , I don't wanna hurt you but it seems that is what you want, I'll give it to you willingly but you'll have to fight for it then, you want me, I'll be waiting for you. ( Flaps wings)

I need to get back to Luna and che k up on her but if I do, it'll look suspicious, I'll check up on her first thing tomorrow morning.

Even after facing another trauma of near death, I still had to continue living my life, now I know I'm someone's prey and not sit idle, I need to find a way to protect myself from him, even if he has always been there to save me, I know one day he won't and that will be the end for me.

The cold breeze was passing a message about an incoming storm, I braided my in a pigtail braids, slid into a black leather jean and a cream colored turtle neck shirt, I took my leather jacket and scarf so as to keep warm, I covered my hair with a cap and wore my black tennis shoes and went straight to the cafe. I got to the cafe and to my surprise Corazon was there already, sitting and waiting, I blushed a big but didn't make it look obvious, I went in and our eyes met, his golden eyes were like that of as molten gold, he looked nice and again I was lost in his eyes, I fell in love with them, still daydreaming when his voice echoed in my head, Luna!, as re you alright?, you seemed lost, no nothing, how was your night?, ( in thought) if I tell him about what happened last night, he'll get worried, I didn't know what was bothering him and I don't wish to add to it. It was fine and you?, why are you here so early?, just thinking I should spend some time with you in the cafe today, oh, that's very nice of you, so what do you plan on making today, the cafe's closed today, so, I don't know yet, any ideas?, let's make pizza, I'm not quite familiar with the recipe, that's why I'm here, let's begin, okay okay.

The afternoon, though was cold seemed warm to me because he was there, as we were preparing the pizza, things got quite messy, he was fun to be with and I was getting to even know the side of him I never saw, Corazon was truly a friend worth everything, spending my time with him was just the best decision.

So you let the heat do it's job then the (french accent) pizza is ready, (laughs) okay that's was funny Corazon, that really was a new lesson, how do you know all this stuff, you know, it's like you can cook anything in the world, you're very suspicious, am I safe?, are you like some creature that has lived for thousands of years, (laughs) do I look like one, you look like fairytale prince, oh oh, I look like a prince, you make me laugh, yeah I'm serious, from your hair, to your golden eyes, your dressing,you do like one ( thunder claps) ahhh!!!, ( laughs) why are you laughing, that was sudden, sorry but your expression was quite funny, it's not funny, sorry, I'm going out, wait Luna it's raining already, you'll get drenched and might catch a cold, Luna wait up.

As I stepped out the first drop of the rain that set on me sent shivers down my spine, I was fully drenched in the rain in seconds, I enjoyed as the rain landed on me, it was very cooling and relaxing, I turned back to cafe and saw him smiling at me, it was as if he was enjoying every moment as I was wet, his golden eyes were shining brighter as the sky was getting darker, he stood afar but it was as if he was close to me, I called out to him to join me to see his facial expressions thinking he would resist, he came and joined me, he came closer to extent that the space between us could be barely spotted, it was as if the rain had to come to wash all my sorrows away, I looked into his eyes and I was lost once again, I couldn't control myself, my hands went for his hair which was already wet, I stroked my hands into it and it was obvious he was loving it, I leaned closer and we breathing the same air, the warmth of his body all over mine, even in the cold weather, I was feeling hot inside, our eyes were stationed at each other's,I didn't have control over myself anymore, it was as if I had been in love with him for years, my long lost love had returned, my heart skipped a beat for the first time after years now, our lips were so close to each other, I could almost feel them on mine, I closed my eyes and leaned for a kiss then he pulled me closer, I knew this wasn't the type of force he would use if we were alone, I looked back and some him again but this time he wasn't alone, he brought those monsters along with him but these ones looked bigger and stronger than the previous ones, I was in shock, I was having the best time of my life and he had to spoil the moment, I knew this wasn't a good sign, whenever I saw him, death was as close as ever but I knew he was going to come and save me, I had hope.

Corazon, he'll come to help us I know, who?, the mysterious guy, yeah, he always came to my rescue whenever he shows up, so we'll wait till he shows up?, yeah, do you plan on fighting them?, enough of this, Luna!, how does he know my name, I know your name thanks to him, you don't know anything about the guy behind you, he's been keeping so many secrets from you and yet he calls himself your friend, friends don't keep secrets, what are you talking about?, why do want me dead?, oh, you don't seem to believe me, well I won't blame you, no one trusts the person who wants them dead, so yeah I understand but let me show you, Corazon, this arrow has the ability to penetrate through your little magic once and for all, let me show you.

He was here again and he aimed his arrow at me once again, I expected this day to come but not this soon, I closed my eyes and accepted my fate, I heard this loud thud right in front of me, I opened my eyes and I saw huge wings covering me, protecting me from his arrow, I turned around to see where the wings came from and I was dumbfounded, I couldn't explain what I was seeing, he was right.

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