384 War: Reunion and Snap (1/2)

”Raven!” Mark yelled as soon as he realized who it was. Him, Anne and Luna already came running towards him at this point.

His voice wasn't quiet, allowing the people around him to awaken from their stupor and finally recall all the memories they have with the person who just arrived.

”Holy crap! It's Senior Raven!”

”Instructor Raven is back!”

”Sir Raven! Welcome home!”

The mood of the army completely turned around upon realizing that Raven was finally back, and from what they witnessed earlier, it was obvious that his strength reached an unimaginable degree. It had to be known that they had been struggling to take down even a singe golem, yet Raven took out one as easy as waving his hand.

Raven looked at his comrades with a wide smile in his face. It truly felt nice to be back. His eyes was of course focused on the gorgeous blonde who transformed into a streak of golden light and crashed on his embrace.

Her fragrance, her warmth, the sounds of her sobs, this hug. He missed everything about her. Raven couldn't help but smile warmly as he embraced the gorgeous woman who's sobbing uncontrollably before him.

Luna hugged him tight - very tight, afraid of letting go and afraid that all of this was just a dream. She doesn't want to be parted with him anymore. Words can't even explain how much she missed him. This was the man that haunted her dreams constantly. The only man that she's willing to give her heart to.

She felt his rough but gentle hand caressing his back. She felt him burying his face on her neck and leaving trails of kisses there causing her to feel a bit ticklish. Raven cupped her face gently and wiped away her tears. His gentle voice echoed onto her soul…

”Don't cry, Love.” He coaxed, ”I'm here. Everything's going to be alright.”

Yes, he's here. He's back. With him here, everything's going to be fine. It was his tall back that propped up the heavens for them. Now that's he's here, there's nothing to fear anymore.

Luna buried her face onto his chest once more. Raven then took this time to look at Mark and Anne who's watching this warm scene. He smiled and said:

”Good work out there. Thank you for keeping an eye on her.”

”You surely took your sweet time huh?” Mark said while offering a handshake that Raven returned.

”Yeah, geez.” Anne feigned her disappointment, but she too was smiling from ear to ear. ”But no matter. Welcome home, Brother.”

”Thanks.” Raven chuckled. ”You guys should take a rest, check how Paul's doing for me will you?”

The two nodded in unison. Raven then returned his attention to Luna and said: ”You should come with them.”

Her answer was a furious shaking of her head, she pulled him ever closer causing Raven to break into a fit of laughter.

”Come on, Love.” He coaxed, ”You need to rest. I'm not leaving again I swear.”

”Dad, have the troops retreat. I'll deal with this.” Raven transmitted a message towards Luis, who felt a little bit worried about his well being.

Raven was obviously aware of his worries, that why he added: ”Don't worry. I can handle this. Trust me, I'll be fine.”

Hearing his son's confident tone, Luis signaled the retreat. The army was confused at first but signal was clear, so without asking too much, they retreated.

As they began retreating, they could obviously tell that the Raven planned on handling all the four golems by himself. A lot of them were filled with doubts and uncertainties about this decision but they didn't dare voice it out.

Raven met all of these gazes with a smile. He didn't care about what they think, his actions will speak louder than words anyway.

”Young Raven.” Old Lee called him, behind him was Morel and Leona.

Raven smiled and greeted them: ”Hello Seniors. Thank you for looking out for my friends while I'm gone.”

”Oh, it's nothing. We didn't have to do much anyway, they've grown up splendidly and so did you. In fact, you guys might be the one's look after us when all of this is done.” Old Lee jovially claimed while placing both of his hands on Raven's shoulders.

”How can that be? Not to mention us, but the further generations still has to rely on your experiences and teachings.” Raven replied politely.

”Okay, enough of those pleasantries.” Leona chimed in, she then looked at Raven and asked: ”Are you sure that you'll handle this alone?”