43 Lunafreya (1/2)

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Raven was dumbstruck by this sudden confession from Luna, nonetheless he managed to nod to confirm her guesses.

That's right, Luna Moonsong-no, Lunafreya Lightshield is the runaway princess of the Final Haven Kingdom.

”I'm starting to think that nothing escapes your eyes. You're more terrifying than your dad you know.” Luna pouted as she was a bit bummed about the lackluster reaction of Raven.

”Perks of knowing a lot I guess?” Raven smiled wryly and said. ”Come to think of it, it's quite a shocker to know that we are sharing classes with the youngest of the Royal Family. Add the fact that our very own instructor is none other than the Kingdom's deadliest Blade, Nightstalker Lee.”

The beloved princess of the kingdom being guarded by the deadliest blade. Their identities were truly terrifying to behold.

”It's rather rude not to show you my true appearance after revealing my identity. I can't do that since they will think I'm in danger.” Luna lowered her gaze, feeling quite guilty about this.

”It's fine.” Raven waved his hand, ”I've already seen it anyway.”

Luna was shocked by his words, she couldn't help but to ask: ”How?”

”Look closer to my eyes.” Raven leaned closer to her. Luna was a bit wary but she knew that Raven didn't have anything bad in mind, as she followed her instructions, she saw the weird golden circle around Raven's pupils which made her frown.

”Eye Technique?” She asked.

”Yep.” Raven said, ”Allows my vision to be enhanced and disregard some minor illusions. This is how I knew.”

Luna nodded and they became silent for quite sometime. Raven saw her gazing at the stars that covers the entire kingdom with it's gentle light. As the wind blew across her face, it made her hair shuffle with it which greatly accentuates her beauty in his eyes.

”You're a weird one you know?” After moments of silence, Luna spoke with a faint voice. ”With your intelligence and strength, you could've applied for early graduation and be promoted to the core location of the institute. But you've stayed, not only for your brother's but for us as well. People who does that are very few and far in between.”

Raven smiled and sat beside her, he then looked onto her face and said: ”It's true that I'm smart, intelligent, handsome and strong. Practically, anything that a person could ask for, I already have it.” He grinned and slightly puffed his chest out.

Luna was dumbfounded and reacted: ”Yep, including shamelessness as well.”

”True!” Raven nodded which made Luna chuckle, ”But even so, I'm only one person.”

There was a slight pause before he continued with his words. ”I can't do it all. Do you think that if I suddenly shown a brilliance that can't be seen for centuries, the hidden enemies will let me grow up? Hell no! They won't hesitate to kill me before I even start causing problems for them. Humans could be very sick sometimes and won't hesitate to go all out just to get what they want.”

These words resonated deep into Luna's heart. As the darling of the Royal Family, she grew up being surrounded by love, admiration and awe from people around her. But at the same time, she was also surrounded by hounds who loved to scheme and do everything in their power to get onto her 'good-side' in attempts of reeling her in and using her.

She was naive and nearly fell for their machinations on multiple occasions. If it weren't for her guardians, she might have met a really bad end by now.

Luna was forced to wear a mask of someone who wasn't her in the first place, all in attempts to dissuade or deter many forces who were targeting her. She also forced herself to make some extreme decisions in order to protect herself and the people she loved.

”That's why I stayed. My plan is to really bid my time and sweep them clean in one full stroke. Once I have enough strength, I will truly start all of my grand plans.”

”Plus, I really did what you say, then what will happen to you guys?” Raven gave her a deep look, ”Like I said earlier, I'm only one person. I need allies, and I chose you guys to be those people. I will help you achieve the heights that you never even imagined before. There will be a time when we will never have to be weary about the dangers outside and we could turn this whole place into a true paradise where humans can live peacefully.”

Raven's words shook Luna to the core. Briefly, an image a completely different Final Haven Kingdom flashed before her very eyes. A true paradise where peace exists and a place where humans could truly call home.