Chapter 3- Flowing Petals On A Windy Day

As time passes, Luzia finally made her decision, “Fine… I’ll go with you. But, where is it anyway? Is it far…?” He give a friendly smile “Not far from here. It’ll be a quick trip” He called on his radio to gather up all the current supplies and all gathered back up together then lead Luzia all the way back to the base. The sun still out but setting in the sky. The area is surrounded by walls and barbed wire. Guards are stationed outside. After a while, he open the gate and entered. A lot of teenagers are training outside. Others are eating in the mess hall. He lead her to the mess hall where a lot of people seems to recognized him. “Whoa… are you like, famous or something? I’m curious about this place. And… *looks up* this academy is huge…” She mutters in awe, she is amazed by the sheer size of the academy. The crowd starts whispering and muttering. Some girls start giggling in a corner. He smirked and says “Yeah, this place is huge. That’s why I love it here. Anyway, let’s have a seat.” He then walks her to the cafeteria. The cafeteria serves different kinds of food from different countries’ cuisine. Students are having a conversation with each other. Some are gossiping, wondering what these two got in common with each other. He seated her down in the most elegant way he could, then sits across her with a grin on his face. She took it by surprise, slowly starts having this… weird feeling. Is she having butterflies in her stomach? It’s odd. A cold breeze flow by and brushes against her soft skin as petals flew by with the breeze, also pushing her hair to the side, showing more of her face. She’s beautiful… maybe gorgeous even. She’s the prettiest woman Anako ever laid his eyes on. His thoughts are tempting, but he managed to keep his priorities straight and not do anything stupid yet. He sigh then start telling her the story of the academy. The academy is said to hunt down demons every night. Some students died here trying to kill a demon. They have been doing that since this academy was founded. That’s also why the demons are not common around this area anymore. But the supply run will still be dangerous since they will get outside the secure perimeter and scout for supplies in the abandoned city. That’s also why the walls are high to protect everyone from the demons. The way she got here is through a portal in the mortal realm. Out of more curiosity, Luzia spoke up, “That means… I’m in another realm? But… how…? I don’t remember any portal.” He smiles again while looking at her, “Haha… you didn’t notice? Well, I was also kinda confused when I was first landed here. Now through many guess and analyzes it concludes that the portal can not be seen. This is why you have no idea you had entered a portal at all. Also, you might started hallucinating before you eventually walked into one. The hallucination process happens at a random moment and places. The first sign of about to walk into a portal is the feeling of electro shock on your body.” With that information, Luzia finally starts to get it. Somehow, she’s still want to ask more questions, “But why…? Do anyone goes into the portal will ends up here?” He chuckles in amusement, “Hehehe… as I want to believe that but our analysis has been proven many times. There’s a system behind the portal. It will have a selection of itself so in conclusion, it will take anyone of its own choice, and those choices are being finalized with many categories that I’m not going to explain. It’s too complicated, even to me which I’ve been here for a long long while now… also, a person will now age slower than the mortal realm, having people lived up to even 300+ years if you are healthy and strong enough.” He talk and talk for a while. After he gave Luzia all those infos, someone came over to them. A boy came up to them and started talking. “Hey Anako, this girl yours?” He smirked at Luzia with a teasing expression. Luzia is now in shock, completely flabbergasted by his sudden assumption, “W-We’re… not… no, no, we’re not a couple.” As she says it, she can’t help but gets a little flustered just thinking about it. The boy gives a smirk, “Hmmm\~ so you two aren’t dating??” The boy said teasingly as he gave Luzia a flirtatious gaze while leaning close to her. She flinched, leaning back, “H-Hey, don’t c-come any closer!” Her face is bright red from embarrassment, and she can’t take embarrassment well. It really shows\~ Before the boy can do anything, Anako cuts him off, “Hertia, that’s enough… you’re scaring the guest.” Hertia smirks teasing towards Anako, “What are you gonna do about it\~? Bitch boy\~…**” His smile is mischievous, so cunning, so flirty\~ Hertia, 19 year old, elite trainees of the wast department of the academy. He’s a bit of a… playboy\~ He is and he’s not afraid to show what he’s truly is. He then mutters a few more, “You guys should be a couple\~ you two are so cute together\~ and you know I’m right.” Luzia’s face is bright red, confused and embarrassed. She’s blushing so much you can’t tell the difference between her and a pair of ripe tomatoes. Anako spoke up again, “Hertia, if you don’t have anything useful then leave. You’re disturbing our new guest. Haven’t I taught you some manners before? And where’s that?” Anako’s eyes narrowed, looking at Hertia in annoyance then back to Luzia with a smile, “Don’t worry about him. He could be a little over the top sometimes. Hey, since you’re new here, let’s me take you to your new place.” As always, Luzia hesitates again before answering, “I’m getting my own room, right?” Anako said in an excited tone, “You can stay with me if you want\~!” As you would expect, this comment sends shock to both Hertia and especially Luzia. Luzia is flabbergasted by him being so straightforward with his words, now talking in a shaky tone, “W-What did you say?!” She struggles to find words, don’t know what to say, still, she try to calm down and keep her composure. Hertia is just standing there listening in, “Wow… why do you sound so excited? Do you perhaps\~… eh\~? I get it now. So you want her staying with you inside your place, huh? How cheeky you are\~” Anako turns flushed red, slowly turning away in shame, “S-Sorry… it kinda slipped out of my tongue. I wasn’t supposed to say that. *shakes head* Anyway, wanna go to your new place? I’m sure it’ll fit your needs and taste.” He smirks proudly, trying to change the subject and is trying to avoiding the awkwardness. Luzia slowly nods and got up to follow him to her new home, still red as hell though. “Sorry, all rooms are full. The new building is still under construction. There are some alternative place for you to stay though. You can pay us 2 silver coins a month for a section inside that building over there where you’ll have a sleeping bag and sleep on the floor with everybody there.” The lady on the counter said. They don’t really have a choice, now do they? “What type of plot twist bullsh*t is this? No room? Are you sure Katheryne?!” Hertia is now annoyed. The lady responds back with a bit of an attitude, “We don’t have a room available, okay, Hertia? Stop screwing around and maybe you get to do something good for yourself for once.” The lady smirks at Hertia, slowly ticking him off. He responds back again, “Hey! Just because I don’t feel like it, don’t you rub it into my face, Katheryne!”. Anako steps in and stops them, “That’s enough, Hertia. You guys always have beef for no reason.**”

*—Katheryne: *He started first! I’m not to blame!

—**Hertia: Nuh uh. **

—**Katheryne: Whatchu mean Nuh uh?!**

Anako sighed out then look at Luzia who’s just waiting for a request. He smiles and pat her back, “I have a room available at my place. Wanna go there? I promise it’s better than here. Let’s go” He grabs her hand and lead her to his place. Her hand is so soft, so delicate and fragile. He just want to protect that precious little hand. Her skin is too soft. He want to hold it forever… it’s a new feeling for him. Is he… now getting butterflies? Luzia sigh but decided to let him lead without a problem. She know she shouldn’t do this, but there is no other choice but this. Her hand is so soft, so soothing. All this feeling, he felt butterflies in his stomach, fluttering rapidly in his chest. As he look at her, he want to tell her how beautiful she is, but he’s too embarrassed. He look away. He keep walking in silence, trying to clear his mind. The sun is slowly setting below the horizon. The warm rays of the sunlight illuminates Luzia’s face, casting a beautiful, angelic glare with a tinge of warmth around her. She’s… gorgeous, like a goddess. Once it felt like a while, they finally reached his place. They arrived at his place. His house is so modern! Everything is just in style. A perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. The rooms are neatly organized. On the ground floor is where his room is. The walls are all white. The floor is polished with lacquered dark walnut flooring, a soft, velvety surface. The place is huge. It’s like you could even get lost in here. He smile at her reactionI blush, and a little nervous. He then walk over to the window and open the curtains. It looks so breathtaking! The sunset is so vibrant and beautiful. The warm sunlight fills the room. The sky turns a beautiful color of crimson and orange. A warm breeze blows through the window. Luzia walks over to the window next to him, mesmerized by the view. She smiles and looks over to the horizon, “It’s so beautiful, isn’t it?”. A light breeze blows through his hair. He lean against the window, standing next to her, and he look at the horizon outside with her. He watch the last of the sunset, where the sky is tinged in crimson and orange. His eyes trace the shapes of clouds, watching them as they float by, and the shadows cast by the moon. The warm wind blows on their skin. The whole space is filled with warmth and comfort. What is this feelings… is she also having butterflies? But her face says otherwise. It’s emotionless, looking over with a straight face. But… feelings don’t lie. She never feel anything like this. Its a new day… a new beginning to her journey. She’ll make it great as best as she could. She’ll try to be her best self… for now… also wondering what else this world could offer her. Only time will tell…

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End of Chapter 3-Flowing Petals On A Windy Day

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