Chapter 3: Celestial Chuckles, Human Chaos, and Crimson Celebrations

In the celestial realm, God, a being of infinite amusement, watched Hyena's earnest pronouncements with a booming laugh that shook the clouds.

"He's still got a long, long road ahead, doesn't he?" he chuckled, his eyes twinkling.

Nearby, the other four guardians – Lion, Panther, Horse, and Cheetah – observed Hyena's dedication with a mix of curiosity and outright mockery.

"I think that girl's family just signed their death warrant," Lion rumbled, his golden mane shimmering, a predatory grin on his face,

"I've never seen him this… involved."

"He's never cried or cared about anyone before," Panther purred, his sleek form shifting restlessly, his eyes gleaming with amusement.

"This is… utterly bizarre."

"It's not even within the heavenly customs, this kind of human-guardian relationship," Cheetah added, his lithe form poised with a predatory grace, his voice laced with playful skepticism.

"What kind of celestial soap opera is this?"

Horse, ever the Stoic observer, simply snorted, but a flicker of amusement danced in his eyes.

Hyena, meanwhile, received a barrage of teasing letters from his fellow guardians, each one filled with nonsensical ramblings and exaggerated concern.

He, with a sigh of exasperation, burned them all, unwilling to waste precious time with Sofia on their celestial gossip.

They know nothing, he thought, his jaw tight.

Back on Earth, Sofia, oblivious to the celestial audience, skipped home from school, her light blue uniform swaying.

"Who is trash, who is trash, oh you don't know," she sang, her cheeks puffed out in mock seriousness, her voice hilariously off-key,"It's this world! A world of absolute trash!" She swung her lunch bag with exaggerated motions, seemingly performing a one-person show.

Unbeknownst to her, Hyena trailed behind, struggling to contain his laughter.

Her off-key singing and dramatic pronouncements were unexpectedly endearing, a stark contrast to the seriousness of his mission.

"Right, right, you're so right," he chuckled, his voice a low rumble, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

"Why are you so cute, lol?" like he thought to him while chuckle 🤭

"I think you're the one acting cute," Lion's voice echoed in his mind, causing Hyena to pause, a sudden "achoo!" escaping him.

Is someone cursing me? He wondered, his brow furrowed.

Then, he noticed a blood stain on the back of Sofia's dress.

Panic seized him, a cold dread that spread through his veins.

He swiftly rendered her unconscious, then used his power to awaken her, transforming into his human form to rush her to the hospital.

"I'm her dad," he declared, his handsome features strained with worry, his voice a low growl.

The hospital staff stared, mesmerized by his appearance and his frantic demeanor.

"Sir, calm down," a nurse said, her voice slightly shaky, her eyes wide. "What's the matter? Tell me slowly".

"What do you mean, what's the matter? She's bleeding!" he exclaimed, gesturing wildly, his voice rising in panic.

The nurse, after a quick examination, burst into laughter, a sound that grated on Hyena's already frayed nerves.

"Sir, she's just… having her period. I think it's her first time. Calm down, and get her to her mother."

Hyena froze, his face a mask of utter confusion. Women? He thought, his mind racing, trying to recall the vague, uncomfortable lessons from his celestial training.

Then, the realization hit him, a wave of heat rising in his cheeks. This… this is what they were talking about?

He became a statue, his mind blank, his celestial composure completely shattered.

Eventually, he used his powers to make Sofia’s teacher find her and help her get home, fabricating a story about a sudden illness.

Back in the celestial realm, God and the other guardians were in hysterics, their laughter echoing through the clouds. "He's completely lost it!" Lion roared, tears streaming down his face.

"He's never been this flustered," Panther purred, his eyes gleaming with mischievous delight.

Hyena, meanwhile, was plagued by a constant itching in his ears and frequent sneezes, a physical manifestation of his celestial embarrassment.

Something is definitely wrong with me, he thought, his celestial composure completely shattered.

He swore to himself to never again listen to his fellow guardians, or god.

When Sofia arrived home, she found her mother waiting, her expression a mix of concern and a strange, almost hesitant happiness.

"What happened?" her mother asked, her voice softer than usual. "Your teacher said you were sick."

Sofia, still a little disoriented, shrugged. "I don't know. I just… felt weird."

Her mother, despite her usual coldness, seemed genuinely relieved. She even smiled, a rare and almost unsettling sight.

"It's alright," she said, patting Sofia's shoulder. "It's… a woman's thing."

The next few days were a whirlwind.

Sofia's mother, surprisingly enthusiastic, told all their relatives about Sofia's "coming of age."

Soon, the house was filled with the sounds of preparation, of rituals and ceremonies, a celebration of Sofia's transition into womanhood.

Hyena watched, bewildered, as the family, usually so cold and distant, came together in a flurry of activity.

He was confused, but one thing was clear, Sofia was happy, and for now, that was all that mattered.

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