"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.
As a simple assistant, messaging the CEO in the dead of night to request shares of adult films was a bold move. Bethany, unsurprisingly, didn't receive any films. However, the CEO responded that, while he had no films to share, he could offer a live demonstration. After a night filled with passion, Bethany was certain she'd lose her job. But instead, her boss proposed, "Marry me. Please consider it." "Mr. Bates, you're kidding me, right?"
22-year-old Evelyn Carter is attempting to start over in California while avoiding her past. She will be embarking on a new career path as a private school teacher. She is smart, attractive, and doesn't put up with nonsense. Who wouldn't notice her? However, what happens when she attracts the attention of someone unwilling to let her go? Who wants her and nothing else after falling in love at first sight? A 25-year-old billionaire CEO and single father, Lucian Carrington. He takes what he wants and he is also a very dangerous man. All it needed was one look at a stunning woman to realize she was HIS, even though he doesn't believe in relationships because they always end. Preview: Miss Carter, you will be mine. I say firmly. "Release my arm, Mr. Carrington, before I force you to." She says, seeming to smile at me. I give her a sly smile. Squeezing my wrist with her other hand, she twists it uncomfortably. I gave a painful hiss. "Don't underestimate me, Mr. Carrington." "This is the only time I will allow you to walk away from me, Miss Carter." She glared at me as she turned. "Mr. Carrington, I am no possession of yours." I was left standing there when she opened the classroom door and left.
Stella Judd worked hard for her entire life, in return, she only got endless deception and oppression and died without dignity. However, she was reborn with time turning back. She vowed to never again let anyone who had bullied her get anything out of her. She got away from a very vicious family and got rich by her own hands. Nevertheless, she felt in love with a cripple. Although he was a cripple, Stella wanted to protect her husband and live in peace, but she didn't expect that her crippled husband suddenly turned into the distinguished Prime Minister! What's more, not only he was not lame anymore, but also he walked with her through life and death.
Betrayed by her mate and sister on the eve of her wedding, Makenna was handed to the ruthless Lycan Princes as a lover, her indifferent father ignoring her plight. Determined to escape and seek revenge, she captured the interest of the three Lycan princes, who desired her exclusively amid many admirers. This complicated her plans, trapping her and making her a rival to the future Lycan queen. Entwined in jealousy and vindictiveness, could Makenna achieve her vengeance in the intricate dance with the three princes?
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
Marriage was a bed of thorns for Stella. She lived like an overworked and unhappy slave for six years in her matrimonial home. One day, her uncaring husband, Waylon said to her, "Ayla will be back soon. You have to move out tomorrow." "I want a divorce," responded Stella. She left without shedding a tear or trying to change Waylon's stone-cold heart. Days after their divorce, they met again. Stella was in the arms of another man. Waylon's blood boiled at the sight of her looking so happy. "So, you couldn't even wait a while before jumping into another man's arms?" he queried distastefully. "And who are you to question my decision? It's my life, so I call the shots. Stay out of my business!" Stella fired at him before turning to look at her new man with shiny eyes. Waylon immediately lost it.