Way of the Knights

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The King's luck was just too awesome. 

The five treasures that he took out from his long adventure outside were destined to change the living conditions of the Kingdom. 

Keeping then entire inheritance of the Golden Sun Era with them, Alexander along with Raven and the Golden Knights had a brief meeting with themselves to figure out the future developments for the kingdom.

The Worker Constructs were entrusted to Old Lee as he found this discovery too interesting, of course Raven had his inputs with this as well. 

The Golden Crops Array was entrusted to Leona and her Red Knights Brigade, they'll be the one's overseeing and helping with the constructions of this Array.

The King called for Jackson since they will be a crucial part of erecting the Skynet Array when it's ready. He also summoned the Head Commander of both the Martial Department and Intelligence Department of the army for this, of course Raven could freely express his opinions about the project as well.

As for how they're going to use the entirety of the Golden Sun Era's inheritance, Alexander gave this project to Raven. Giving him full authority and responsibility over the whole project, even. 

The King placed his wholehearted trust to Raven at this point. He knew that Raven have the ability to usher the Golden Age of the Kingdom so long as he was given the chance to. Of course, Raven also wanted to prove himself capable to the King. In light of this, he will make sure to place a lot of thought on this project.

As for the Fleece of the Sun God? The King threw it to Raven, saying that he has no need for it. Alexander busied himself after that with the help of Balmung, who initially thought that he could relax from the responsibilities since the King came back but obviously couldn't.

Well, the fleece was a nice treasure to have, sadly Raven has no use for it so he intended to keep it from now. Before he excused himself, Raven asked for permission if he could see Luna. The King threw him a knowing look and said:

"No funny business until you two are old enough. Understand?"

Raven sweated and vigorously nodded. He then went out of the King's office and sighed. He then walked towards Luna's room to spend some time with her. It's been a week since he last saw her, of course Raven missed her.

Upon entering Luna's chambers, he frowned since he didn't see her there. He looked around and saw her sitting on the balcony while mindlessly staring at the skies, seemingly unaware of his intrusion.

Raven's heart felt a jolt upon seeing her. 

She's just too beautiful in his eyes. In his past life, he only had eyes on her and no one else. In the Divine Realm, he had come across with many kingdom-toppling beauties, women who were dubbed as fairies even in the Divine Realm, but he never looked at them the way he did with Luna. Upon her death back then, his heart died with her. 

Even now in his second life, he only and will only have eyes on her. No one else.

A loving smile appeared on his lips. He sneakily approached her from behind and wrapped his arms around her waist, startling her in the process.

"A-Avi!" Luna called out, even without her turning around, the warmth of his embrace was something that she could never be mistaken about. 

A blush appeared on her cheeks, her heart thumped loudly in her chest. She was weak with his touch, specially when she could feel his sturdy body behind her, wrapping her tight with a loving hug.

"W-what are you doing here? Did you close the door? Father might see us!"

"Hmm?" Raven hummed while burying his face on her neck, inhaling her lovely scent that captivated him so much. "Are you shy?"

"N-no! No! It's just that…" Luna couldn't finish her words. 

What she meant to say was: 'I don't want Father to see me melting on your embrace! He might think that I'm way too head over heels for you! Hmph!'

Luna felt Raven chuckle behind her, he then heard him say: "Uncle and I had the talk. He knows that I love you so he gave me his blessings."

'Oh, dear god! H-how can he say those words so shamelessly!? His hug alone can make me panic and now I also have to deal with his straightforwardness? How do I face this?'

"Uncle?" Luna asked in a bewildered tone.

"Mm-hm!" Raven nodded, resting his chin on her shoulders. "It's not Father-in-law yet but hey, that's progress already." He laughed as he playfully pinched Luna's belly.

The girl squirmed, feeling ticklish as he did that. Her face was too red now, but she had to admit that this is pleasant. If someone came and said they could stop time, she will be willing to stay at this moment for a long time.

Luna felt Raven's lips on her cheeks. She almost squealed at that point but managed to keep it in. She lovingly slapped Raven's arm.

"Hey! So much for taking liberties!" Raven could only chuckle at her antics.

"I missed you." Raven hugged her even tighter, burying his face on her neck. "Let's stay like this for a while. I haven't been with you for a week, I need my fill."

'He's being so clingy! This is bad! Bad for my heart!' Luna screamed inwardly. Struggling hard to keep her composure in his embrace.

Eventually, Luna could only sigh and surrender. She had no idea why she's being jittery from Raven's advances. It's not like she had no idea that he could be this way and it's not like she hated it. In fact, she loved this feeling and didn't want it to end.

Maybe it's due to the fact that she's inexperienced in this category. All she knew before Raven's arrival in her life was suffering and disappointment. As a Princess, she was treated like some sort of a treasure. Everyone was respectful yet distant. 

His arrival changed many things. She was exposed to a lot of things that she will never see or experience without him. He was her Savior, he freed her from suffering and brought color to her life. She wanted to express just how much she was thankful for him but she didn't expect to develop feelings for him.

At first she denied this, but the way how he treated her and looked at her gave it away. He never compromised when it came to her, and before she knew it, she was already looking at him the same way. 

Luna knows that from that point onwards, there was no looking back. Her eyes are now fixed on him and only him. She already decided to stand beside him for the rest of her life whether he liked it or not. 

This is an unexplored category in her life. One that she's willing to experience beside him. 

None of them said a thing, nor that they needed to in the first place. They just enjoyed the comfortable silences surrounding them along with the warmth of each other's arms and the gentle breeze of the wind that brought peace and comfort to the both of them.

Raven lifted his head and spun Luna around to look directly onto her eyes. The girl felt her heart speeding up and her face heating up under his gaze but she didn't look away. She found her self lost in his beautiful eyes.

"Be my girlfriend, please?" 

Luna struggled so hard to prevent herself from fainting right then and there. She dreamt about him asking or saying these words at least dozens of times but that wasn't alone to prepare her for the real deal. She knew that there will come a day that he's going to ask this question to her but she wasn't expecting it to be today.

Luna bit her lips and nodded, her vision turning a bit blurry from tears forming at the corner of her eyes. She had no idea why she was feeling so emotional but something inside of her says that she had been waiting for him to ask those words for a very long time. 

"Don't just nod." Raven frowned, "I want to hear you say it."

Luna pouted but relented in the end. She wrapped her arms around his neck as a loving smile formed on her lips.

"Yes. I'll be your girlfriend." Luna chuckled, "Your my boyfriend from now on. Happy?"

Raven grinned widely and nodded, he kissed Luna's forehead and replied. "Very. Very happy."action

The two stared at each other for a while, that's until Raven lowered his head and claimed Luna's lips.

Raven pulled her closer to him while Luna tightened her arms around his neck, pulling him closer as well. The two shared an amateurish but passionate kiss, expressing what they felt for each other using body language.

The two broke from the kiss and felt slightly awkward, Luna melted on his embrace while inwardly squealing. Raven smiled from the bottom of his heart and thanked his lucky stars that he was given a much needed second chance.

This time, no one will be able to take her away from him.