LUNA: The Invisible Princess

[Luna]

Two weeks passed by quickly. Within these two weeks, we have been to many beautiful places only seen in Laikan World. The memory we shared is priceless and I will cherish those memories for the rest of my life.

As usual, I find myself in the garden, my favorite part of the academy. And again I wouldn’t get tired of watching the moon.

Suddenly, Bryle sat next to me with a smile.

"Hey," he greeted.

"Hi," I smiled at him. I scanned his handsome face with a satisfied look. His presence was enough to make me feel like I’m on cloud nine.

"Hmm..."

I waited for him to say more but a few minutes had passed, he was still silent and seemed lost in deep thoughts. What was he thinking about? He looks shy and at the same time, reluctant.

"What are you going to say?" I snapped him out of his daze.

He scratched the back of his neck shyly which made me smile. Thinking about it, we seldom have time alone together because every time we found time to talk, Leena would appear.

"Do you still remember when we met at the lake behind the school?" I said as my lips curled up into a smile at the memory.

His face lit up and said, "Yeah, I thought someone was trying to play a prank on me." We both laughed harmoniously. For him, that was our first meeting, but for me, it’s been a thousand times since we were young. He still doesn’t know it, but I plan to tell him soon or now.

I stared at his face with a gentle smile. Now that I stared at him closely again, I can say he became even more handsome and more mature than before.

"Hahaha, your face was so funny back then! It's epic!" I said that made us both laugh again.

Suddenly, his expression turned solemn and a little sad. "You know I'm still waiting for you every day but you never showed up again. I look like a fool while talking alone..." he said and my smile faded. He waits for me every day and I felt terrible for that. My chest tightened imagining the scene in my mind—him alone looking at the lake with a hopeful expression while waiting for my arrival. I felt awful.

I took a deep sigh, took his hand on mine gently, and said guiltily, "Sorry, that was the day I left the palace to look for answers about my condition..."

‘I left to find a solution to my condition so you can see me and to be with you…’ I wish I could say that but I don’t have the courage. He’s actually the main reason why I wanted to be visible.

My gaze never left his face and a deep red hue flushed on his face with a gentle smile. "I… It's fine! The important thing is that we can talk now and you are no longer invisible.” I don't know but his smiles are contagious. He tightened his grip on my hand and looked up at the moon.

I turned my gaze to the moon while still smiling widely. In fact, my heart was beating faster and I think my face reddened.

"I have something to tell you..." I whispered and inhaled sharply. It’s now or never.

"What is it?" he smiled softly and met my gaze. It’s funny how his stares affect me. I felt butterflies in my stomach with his intense gaze.

I bit my lips and then smiled. "I've known you since I was young... I always followed Leena around to school so I always see you. Sometimes I stand by your side even though you can't see me..." I began as I watched his reaction intently. His eyes widened at my revelation. I couldn’t help but chuckle. I remember all the things I used to do to him at school.

"Sometimes I played tricks on you. I blow your ears and eyes, I drop your pen and then you blame your classmates, then I play with your hair while you sleep in class and you get angry. You blame your classmates again even though they’re innocent. Hahaha, I did a lot more than that, and I can't remember the others." I admitted with embarrassment. However, he just laughed at my naughtiness. He shook his head in amusement with a smile on his lips.

"Pft! Now I know who to blame!"

“Anyway, that’s in the past! Haha!”

He said teasingly, and I pouted my lips. And then we burst into laughter. Hahaha, the childish things I do to him.

We talked a lot more about our crazy childhood experiences and we just laughed and laughed to our hearts’ content. Bryle's humor is really different, even if it's not a joke, you'll just laugh at his words.

We didn't notice the time, and it was already late at night so we went back inside the dorm that HM let us use temporarily because we would leave immediately early tomorrow.

Bryle and I just quietly walk into the dorm but the kind of quiet isn't awkward. I don't know but I was happy that we talked with each other alone. He took me back to my room even though I refused, but he insisted. What a gentleman…

"Thank you, Bryle..." I smiled at him and he smiled back at me, his eyes shining.

"Good night, Luna..." he said, making me smile sweetly.

"Good night, Bryle..."

Before I went inside, I swiftly leaned in and stole a quick kiss on his cheeks.

As I closed the door, I smiled broadly, and my heart beat faster. I saw his face blush like a tomato and he’s adorable!

With a smile, I went to my room and prepared to sleep. I immediately fell asleep with a smile on my lips.

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The next morning.

"Is everyone here?" Leena called out and looked at the entire squad.

"Yes!" everyone answers inexplicably excited for the next adventure.

With a smile, I immediately summoned a portal, and one by one they entered with excitement. When we came out of the portal and stepped onto the ground, I immediately smiled as I saw the familiar town in the world of Majika again. How long has it been since I stumbled here back then? A lot has changed in the place and the formerly quiet place is filled with noises already and I notice the people looked happy.

Wow, there are more houses now than before. The entire streets are so lively. Was there an event?

Suddenly, the people stopped what they were doing and looked at us strangely. People were stunned as they looked at us quizzically. They were whispering at each other and suddenly their eyes widened when they recognized me.

I smiled at them and waved my hands. They immediately got excited and smiled widely.

"Compatriots! Luna is back!" a man shouted. And everyone quickly gathered with excitement as they welcomed us.

"How’s everyone doing?!" I greeted them with a warm smile and I got different responses, all optimistic.

“Kid!”

"Luna?!" I heard two familiar voices calling me at a distance. My face lit up and gave the two people a wide smile.

"Grandma Mela! Uncle Berting!" They looked so glad to see me. Grandma Mela pulled me into a tight hug the moment she approached and I hugged her back while chuckling.

Afterward, I introduced the entire squad to everyone. They welcome us all warmly. And the people were stunned and at the same time happy when they found out that I have a twin. They keep giving us compliments that flattered Leena and me.

We looked up at the sky when we heard a clattering of wings. A creature landed not far from us. I smiled when I recognized who it was.

"ARMANI! MIRAI!" I called out excitedly and Mirai's eyes widened when she saw me. She rubbed her eyes with an incredulous expression.

"Luna?! Sister Lunaaaa!" She rushed toward me and hugged me tightly. "Waah, sister! I miss you so much! Huhuhu,"

Mirai squeezed my face, making me giggle. "I'm not dreaming, sister? Are you really here in front of me?" she uttered in awe and slapped her own face. In the end, she grunted in pain. Silly, Mirai.

I couldn’t help but laugh. "I’m real, Mirai. Didn't I tell you I was going to visit as soon as I could?" she nodded and hugged me again with excitement.

Afterward, I approached Armani and greeted him. I laughed when he said that Mirai always bugged him and annoyed him all the time, almost taking all his patience. Hahaha, Mirai is really playful and naughty.

"Sister, watch out!" I heard Mirai yell and when I turned around, a huge creature was running towards me at a fast speed. My eyes widened when I recognized the creature.

And before I could compose myself, Regit pounced on me excitedly and we fell to the ground. I laughed as he licked my entire face. Someone misses me, no? I get up and caress his fur warmly. Then Regit suddenly shrank and charged at me which made me laugh. He really enjoys being in my arms, and I guess it’s what he misses the most.

When I look at the squad, they are all smiling and their eyes twinkle while looking at Regit.

"Aw, he's so cute!" Leena said happily as she looked at Regit. I introduced the entire squad to Mirai, Armani, and Regit.

"You were way too many! I can't remember you one by one!" Mirai groaned and her eyebrows furrowed together. Mirai's complaint made everyone laugh.

Regit looked excited when he saw Leena so he also jumped on Leena’s arms comfortably. Regit still took glances at Leena and me back and forth as if he still couldn't believe that we were twins.