"Kairi, please! Wake up! Please fight Revioryx control!" - Aries (Panic) "I won't let you go. You promised to be with me. And you can't take back what you said to me either. Or I would be really angry." - Kairi (Stern) "Kairi, I was lying just now." - Aries (Smiling gently) "Which one? The one you blame me for making you love me or because I made you suffer for loving me?" - Kairi (Sad) Love is a sweet bitterness once you find it. Kairi, the leader of the Bright Star, has no memories since he was attacked by his enemy. All he knew was nothing should change his current life with his adopted family... Well, how wrong he was. Meeting one of the Bright Stars who was looking for their leader made him learn the truth about himself. Fear? Confusion? Should he run away? He did run away but more problems occurred. He was kidnapped and here he met Aries for the first time. Aries and his other new friends help him to discover his true power. But, the second memory loss and his disappearance made everyone in the Bright Star fear for his safety. He wasn't just their leader but also their future king!
The bright evening sky shone upon the land. But deeper into the wood, one man, sprinting around, hoping to drive off some people. Four-man in cloaks covering half their faces, following not far behind his trail.
When he was nearing the edge of the woods, he found a bridge toward another woodland across the waterfall. Conflicted, he still crosses it.
One of the enemies uttered curses and gripped two long tiny weapons with double sharp ends, throwing them straight at him.
Perceiving the danger, he moves his head aside. His eyes widened at the two small weapons. However, what alarmed him was the chain he wore around his neck. It got severed accidentally. The chain has come with an emblem. But, it fell into the stream below him.
Truthfully, the emblem was a treasure by any of his kin. Now, lost by him.
"Damn it!"
Anguish, yet, he has no way to get it back. Clearly, his foes know no care. The emblem was his last defence. It might never be found again after falling into the fast stream.
While he got chased, two young adult men were having a break near the stream. The two were not far from the bridge. One of them was washing his face while the other had his back to the bark of a lush tree.
"Time to head back, Kairi."
The latter told while gazing somewhere. Eyes narrowing, he felt the trouble that occurred.
"Gimme a moment, Rafiz."
Kairi dipped both his hands into the stream. Ignorant that his companion, Rafiz was watching around them in vigilance.
Suddenly, Kairi felt something attached to his fingers. He pulled them out and was surprised to find a stunning emblem chain, illustrating the pattern of a steed with wings.
Who drops this valuable thing?
"Kairi, let's go!" Rafiz urges.
He didn't want those people, foe or not, to accidentally stumble upon them. Who knows what level of strength they have. They better leave quickly.
"Coming!"
Kairi moved away from the river, carrying the emblem chain with him. Leaving the area in haste, they finally arrive at a big old tavern. Both went in from the back door which led them straight into a huge kitchen.
On impulse, they shift to the side fast. Eyes show confusion when the two flying ladles pass through the place they stood before. Yet, they were not so surprised by it.
They turn their head toward the person who threw them. It was an adult man with a height of 1.84 meters. He has a big belly protruding from his waist and dark brown hair that also covers his mouth and his chin.
"Dad, what the hell?! We're only five minutes late!"
Rafiz scowled at the big man behind a stove. Hands on his waist, their father's grey eyes glared at them.
"Five minutes you said... Look again!" He pointed at the clock wall.
"It passes over six minutes!"
Rafiz and Kairi look at each other and sigh. Was it fate to have such a father? Feels like some people would understand them. Both complained in their heart.
What can they say? Their father's tavern was pretty much a handful. Lateness should not be allowed.
Before the time for operating, they must finish all the chores; tidying, washing, and wiping every day. Their tavern operated from evening to late at night, the same as some taverns that also operate at the same time.
So, would everyone wake up late the next day? That's normal. After all, who can wake up early after sleeping at three in the morning?
And during the operation, Kairi and Rafiz were required to wear waitress clothes. They also must treat every customer with a friendly and gentle attitude. Not only just them having such a good temperament towards their customer, even other employees they hired, must do the same.
Moreover, be it a man or a woman employee, their fair face entices the customer's appetite more to dine in their tavern. Truthfully, that was their main attraction to increase their customers.
"... I'll bring your orders asap. Thank you for choosing Barlita Tavern. Please entice your evening with our special pudding while waiting."
Kairi jotted down the orders on his notepad. Then, he smiled sweetly at the ladies who ordered them. The ladies return his smile with shyness. They were new to the tavern and were surprised to see all the beautiful and handsome staff.
They should have come earlier!
As for Kairi, he had gone to the counter. He pulled off the order list from the notepad and gave it to the staff at the counter. The staff then clips his orders on a string that would move into a kitchen through an opening window. Someone inside would prepare the orders after they read them.
"There's been a lot of customers now, don't you think?" Kairi told Rafiz who was already there.
Rafiz had his back rested against the counter while folding his hands.
"Yeah. Our dad's famous Lasagna Kentucky meal set really gets their attention. Even people out of town are also here. Hm? A new customer. I'll go."
Rafiz pushes himself off the counter and leaves. He shows an empty table for the customer while Kairi delivers the ordered food immediately to the appointed customer.
After ten o'clock, a man entered their tavern. Wearing cowboy attire, he walks towards a corner. He took a seat at the empty table.
Rafiz's eyes darkened after seeing the man. "This person has a distasteful aura. It's the opposite of mine..."
"I'll go take his order, Rafiz."
Kairi felt his change of atmosphere. Since Rafiz looks like he dislikes the new customer, he shall be the one to take his order.
"What would you have, sir? We have-..."
Kairi listed their special menu for the night and the menu was given to the man.
"I want... A cup of hot coffee without sugar and one special bubbling ice cream." The man told Kairi as he handed the menu back.
Kairi took it. "Is that all, sir?"
The man nodded.
Kairi gives a smile. "Alright, your order will be here asap, sir. Please enjoy our free special pudding. Well then, please excuse me."
"Just call me, Virgo. No need for sir."
Kairi looked dumbfounded. A few moments later he realized he hadn't replied.
"Sure, Mr Virgo!"
"Just Virgo."
The man stared at him with one eyebrow rose. His face looked serious which bewildered Kairi.
He didn't do anything wrong, so why does this man stare at him like that?
"Oh, okay, s–! Virgo! Please excuse me! I'll return with your orders soon!"
Kairi immediately flees for the counter. His face flushed and he felt so embarrassed by his countenance just now. He must have looked like a fool.
Virgo turned away before he grinned silently. He likes to tease others and see their awkward reaction. Kind of a habit of his every time he went to dine in a tavern or any dining lodges.
"Interesting..." He felt Kairi's awkwardness was something delightful to see.
Rafiz who was at the counter has been watching them. Because of his superpower hearing, he heard their conversation. He didn't like that guy teasing his brother. He turns to Kairi when Kairi places the order beside him.
"That guy, what exactly does he want with you?"
Kairi knew Rafiz had heard it. He sighed.
"... He told me to call him by his name. I got frantic because of it. Because, well, he looks older and... And he looks like a gangster! He's so scary, Rafiz! Wait! What if he's targeting me and follows me later? Rafiz, what should I do?!" Kairi panicked because he thought about what was going to happen to him.
Rafiz's eyes twitch at Kairi's elongated story and scaredy-cat expression. It was like Virgo would kidnap him or something.
"What the hell are you scared off for? Just call his name. What's so difficult about it? It's just a request. We must become obedient waitresses, aren't we?"
Rafiz gives a reassuring smile at Kairi. But inside, he was boiling.
How dare a random guy dare bully his brother!
Maybe he should follow that guy when he leaves and hit him or push him into the trash can in the alley. Would that be considered low-level revenge for Kairi?
He smirked silently.
Kairi considered his words before nodding. "Yeah, you're right. Thanks, Rafiz!"
"Kairi, please send this chicken soup to Table nine, okay?"
They got interrupted by the cashier.
"Okay!"
Kairi went to deliver the chicken soup. Accidentally, he kicks a customer's chair. The soup plummeted to a nearby man.
The man screamed in pain when his thigh was soaked in the hot soup. Panicking, Kairi ran and came back with a wet cloth to wipe the man's thigh. The man's face turned grim and without saying anything, he just punched Kairi.
The assault shocked Rafiz and everyone. Instantly, Rafiz came over to Kairi who fell toward a table and tumbled down the floor.
"Are you okay, Kairi?" Rafiz asked worriedly.
He helped the pale Kairi to stand again but saw Kairi's lips were scraped and bleeding.
Turning back to the man, Rafiz growled. "Why so harsh?! He just accidentally spilt the soup!"
The man pulled Rafiz's collar. "Look! I've got damp pants because of him! These pants are not cheap so pay back the damage!"
Eyes glinting dangerously, Rafiz, who does not want to suppress his anger, takes hold of the man's hand on his collar and crushes it. A harsh crack sound appears in the silent dining hall before the man screams like a pig.
Although the man was bigger and bulkier, Rafiz easily broke his hand. Swiftly, he uses his shoulder throw on him. The man flew out the door to the outside of the tavern. Rafiz shortly follows.
His action amazed the people in the tavern. Some even cheer up for the fight and leave to watch it. While some have fear in their eyes. After all, it was once in a while for a fight to happen in Barlita's Tavern.
Virgo almost claps his hand for the great show. He wish he could go and see but something else caught his attention.
The man's friend had brought out a handgun, pointing at Rafiz's back. Instantly, Kairi caught his hands with his and changed their direction upwards so that the man did not shoot anyone. They both struggled with each other while people around were shrieking. Some hid under the table and some ran out.
Their father just looked around doing nothing. He knew his children could handle these troublemakers.
"Sigh... Gonna close early again," he thought.
No one would come after this accident. Might as well close for today.
Then, he realized Virgo, who looked ordinary, sitting calmly while tasting his ice cream. Instead of being frightened, Virgo looks entertaining like he was watching a thrilling show.
Shortly after that, Virgo kicked the chair next to the man who held the handgun when the man slowly struggled to walk backwards with Kairi. The man's ankle hit the chair and fell on his back while the handgun went flying out of his hand towards Virgo. Virgo caught it.
"Tsk! Tsk!" Virgo shook his head and grinned at the man.
"Don't bring dangerous things in here. People come to eat now, almost all scared off by you. Even I almost lost my appetite." He pulled out all the handgun's ammo and let it fall in front of the man.
The man's face went pale. Afterwards, two men of their staff caught him and tied his hands so he couldn't flee or harm anyone again.
Kairi slumps on a nearby chair. He felt relieved that no one got shot.
A waitress approached him. "Are you alright, Kairi?" She asked him while giving him a warm damp handkerchief.
Kairi nodded and received the handkerchief. He wiped the blood from his lips before thanking her. Then he noticed that Rafiz was not with them.
"Where's Rafiz?!" He quickly ran outside of the restaurant.
He was surprised to see the condition of the two figures in front of him. Also, he did not discover that their father also came out quietly and stayed behind him.
"Rafiz?" Kairi called him.
Rafiz looks over. The man who fought him was stranded on the ground and did not move at all. His body was bruised and bloody. They did not know if the man was still alive or not.
As for Rafiz, he also seems to be badly injured on both of his fists. The knuckles were bleeding. Kairi ran to him.
"Rafiz! Wha, What have you done?! Did you kill him?!" Kairi turns pale again.
"Who cares... Remember, Kairi. You're my brother. Although we're not blood-related, I have every right to protect you."
Rafiz told Kairi while touching Kairi's wounded lip. He bites back the anger that was rising again. He doesn't like anyone hurting or bullying Kairi.
"Um... But you can't just hurt him like this?"
Kairi feels bad for the man. It was actually not that serious for the spilling soup accident except... The man's friend brings out his handgun.
"Oh, give it a rest! I've done the deed. Can't turn back, right? Let's go to my room. I need help treating my wounds. And... I don't think it's usable for a while." Rafiz grinned.
It vanished when he noticed their father was behind Kairi looking hard at him. His body immediately gives out sweat.
"Err, hi, dad."
Kairi glanced back and gulped. Their father's expression was quite scary right now. They messed up big time... Again.
"I'll deal with you both later. Go to your room now!" Bark their father.
Both were startled and quickly ran passed him into a small alleyway leading to the stairs up to the top building of the tavern. Their house was located on it.
Meanwhile, their father ordered another two staff to lift the bloody man with his companion and brought them to the security station.
Customers and other employees were relieved that the situation had calmed down. The customers returned to enjoy their food.
“You’re so cute! I’ll keep you!” - Anya Zinyu (A witch in training) “What a beautiful lady… Argh! Did she just kill that man with a snap of her finger?!” - Asven Logun (A formal prince and werewolf Omega) “Is that pup my lunch? You’re so kind, Anya.” - Bavalos Aknos (A vampire younglings) “Who wants to be my meal next…? Oh, I think someone's bone stuck in my throat. Ven, help me!” - Laria Kikster (A siren) Asven Loqun, a weakling and a werewolf Omega, was badly injured by the street bullies. His body was forced to change to a pup to allow his body to recover. While he was sleeping under a small box that was soaked in rain, he noticed a lady in a dark suit and tight attire that showed her slim figure and big bust chest, was staring at him. He was too tired to lift his head and felt a little dizzy because of his hunger. All he could do was look back at the lady with tired eyes before he closed it again and fainted. The loss of blood and fatigue was the reason for it. When he awoke again, his surroundings were no longer in the dirty alleyway but in a beautiful mansion? Where is this?!
"Pegasus, he will be condemned to death for his crime." - Kairi "No, Your Majesty! I won't allow it!" - Agi "I am willing if this is the only way I can atone my mistake to you, Agi..." - Pegasus "Father, mother..." - Tarius "We must return to the future. We have changed too much in this period of time." - Fariz During the battle with Revioryx, Pegasus was cursed by one of his minions. He tried everything he could to tell his friends and even Kairi, the Bright Star's leader about it but was met with failure. He had to endure until a moment when he blanked out and no memories could tell what he had done... He even accidentally violates someone he really cares for. As for Agi or the Bright Star user's full name, Sagittarius, was in a dilemma because HIS gender turn back to HER old gender, a woman that from the moment they hold the power of Sagittarius, they would change gender into a man to hold the greatest power among the stellar's users. And her identity as her old self was eliminated from the world and started anew. Unknowingly, she met Pegasus very early in her childhood and he has known her for a very long time, but he fell into a confused state since she became Sagittarius. However, he was waiting for her to tell the truth while opening up herself to him and the Bright Star users. Adding to the chaos of their life, were new people and new hidden enemies that were waiting to make trouble for all the Bright Star users and their universe...
Demons, what are they? Why are they here? Is these gods' wrath against humans? Millions of years yet history continues to tell. Demons were once just human but now... Flame of war burns the lands in this small continent. Zeliker, just an unfortunate demon prince, was abducted. But, what he found in human land bewildered him. "I wish to marry your daughter, Princess Stiria Mirima." - Zeliker Asterostes (Demon) "Sure, with two conditions..." - Sektar Mirima (Human King of Eskimos Kingdom) "I disagree!" - Xcerox Mirima (Secret Duo) "I follow your wish, my liege! - Silvert Rekter (Demon) "Kill them all for abducting my son!" - Nekruis Asterostes (Demon King of Flink Kingdom) Author Notes: This is a story which may have many internal conflict and also some characters short story before they meet the meaning of Guide From The Past To A New Era.
Daisy is the illegitimate daughter of Mr. Hubert. His company went bankrupt, so he asked for help from Drkov's house. They agreed to help Mr. Hubert but with one condition. One of his two daughters must marry their nephew - Atlas Drkov. Atlas Drkov is a billionaire but he is disabled and uses a wheelchair. Yaretzi - daughter of Mr. Hubert's official wife - does not accept marrying a disabled man. She and her parents made a plan. They kidnapped Daisy's mother, threatened her, and forced her to marry Atlas. To save her mother, she accepted. However, after getting married, she fell in love with this man, and so did he. Difficulties start from here.
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
For three years, Shane and Yvonne were wed, sharing heated nights, while his devotion clung to his ex. Yvonne strove to be a dutiful wife, yet their marriage felt hollow, built on desire rather than real warmth. All changed when she became pregnant, only for Shane to thrust her onto the operating table, warning, “Either you or the baby survives!” Broken by his cruelty, she vanished in grief and later returned, radiantly accomplished, leaving everyone awestruck. Haunted by remorse, Shane begged for another chance, but Yvonne only smiled and replied, “I’m sorry, men no longer interest me.”