THE COLD DAD
BLACK BEETLE

The day had turned night, Roya stood in the balcony of the room while staring at the dark sky. Every now and then the trees swayed by the wind. Entering the fourteenth full moon, the spirits grew increasingly restless. Although they did not know, what kind of enemy they would face..! If it was the monsters, they could handle it easily. However, if the one who came was a God! Of course they will not be able to face it.

Even though the Spirits have tried hard to train, but in reality, they are still not sure, whether they are able to deal with it, or not..!!

'Tama, still haven't returned, where is the boy??' thought Roya.

While others do not want to waste their free time in vain, and the three are focusing on training the energy center. Saga and Gira spend their free time meditating, as well as Zaku. While Jura.. It was on the roof of the mansion. Zion, meanwhile, was talking to Lannox.

"then.. What are you going to do with the three boys, at the border?" zion asked for an answer.

Lannox was silent for a moment, he was thinking, what action would he take, to expel the emperor's informant. And a few seconds later, an idea came to his head.

"Rauf, Lobby!!!" yells.

"wuusshhwuusshhh.. I faced His Majesty." in an instant, the two shadow knights belonging to the Duke appeared.

"Rauf, Lobby, I have an important mission for both of you!!" lannox said seriously.

"What's that.. Your Honor?" both are excited.

"i want you to spread rumors, about the three emperor informants, throughout this imperial capital. And the key word is..! (BLACK EMBLEM) do it now."

Note: (BLACK ACCOUNT, is a camouflage of unexpected missions, where there are no plans for the mission. The messenger is free to take any action, be it spreading or digging deeper information, no rules, and no restrictions.)

Hearing the Duke's last words, Rauf and the Lobby, glanced at each other and nodded in understanding.

"well, we understand Your Majesty, then.. We permit the exit." said Rauf representing.

"bwussshhh. bwussshhh.." both disappeared.

After the two left, Zion opened her voice.

"what are you planning? By using the same trick as Orsi??"

"hey.. You'll understand later." said Lannox grinning.

'hem.. What exactly is this boy planning?' zion's gaze narrowed, as if probing.. That sneaky expression, I recognized him very much. Could it...!! Hmm. It seems like, something interesting is about to happen.' he thought.

"mmm.. Where is the Black Dragon?? Shouldn't she be looking after my daughter?" asked Lannox, looking for her whereabouts.

"don't worry, he's on the roof of the mansion" Zion said, licking her hand like a cat.

"has.. What's he doing outside?"

"just in case who knows, there are intruders who are not invited, because the presence of the enemy we cannot predict. So, to be aware of the possibility that happened, he felt it was better to be outside and become the main shield, for the mansion. And no matter what happens, remember one thing.Your safety and that of your daughter, is paramount." He said firmly, like a parent to his child.

Hearing her Spirit's words, Lannox relaxed herself, leaning against the green sofa, which she was sitting on. Then.. He stared at the ceiling of his room, muttering.

"haah. mean.. tomorrow is a full moon! And, my daughter will soon wake up. I can't wait to see his eyes, and call me Dad."

"clear, do not be happy first, pray that tomorrow will run smoothly without any interference. I can't give you certainty, because I can't predict the future either. However, there will always be hope, so that you don't stop giving up, to achieve what you want."

"hey.. In the middle of your final words, it seems to be aimed at you!! Are you liking someone?!!" ask Lannox. Find out what he forgot a few days ago.

Lannox grinned at Zion's ravings, but she continued talking and ignored Zion, who was staring at her.

"mmm.. When the heart is locked on to someone, the world feels so beautiful. Even so, that love grows day by day, and blooms in silence. That feeling will continue to grow, wanting to always be watered. The thirst to have.. The longer it will drive you crazy, the more you will be addicted to wanting to be around him, and look him in the face and hug him to let go of your longing. And. if you can't see it for a second.. There will be a deep longing. And that feeling, it will continue to torment you. a longing that will not stop unless, when it comes to reciprocating your feelings, and embracing you, with the same feeling." Lannox muttered softly.

Sadness appeared on his face, without him noticing.. Tears fell on his smooth cheeks. Then he got up from his seat, and glanced at Zion.

"just admit, old man, you're in love with someone, aren't you!" she smiled softly.

Zion, unable to dodge anymore, however, he felt curious. How Lannox knew what he was feeling.

"you must be wondering, how would I know, right? Hem.. Of course I know, because I've felt it, even now. Except.." he glanced at his daughter, who was still asleep, and continued to speak. "the only treasure he left for me, and that was what had become the antidote to my longing for her. until I can survive until now." he said softly.

after he expressed his feelings that he always hid, he went slowly.. Back in the basket, and hugged her little girl. But the tears did not stop and continued to flow without permission, Lannox could only cry silently. Until finally he fell into a deep sleep, hugging his little girl.

'the boy has been trying really well all this time.. Just to hide his longing. The agonizing feeling of being left behind, had made the hole in his heart deepen. And, the hole could only be filled with the presence of his late wife.'

Zion walked slowly, standing beside the bed where Lannox lay. He stared fixedly at the two sleeping human children, in an instant appeared white smoke on the body of the white lion, and turned into a human.

'I noticed my master, who was asleep, there were still traces of tears left on his face. You've suffered a lot, son! And your only treasure is the most beautiful gift from him. I promise my soul, O God.. Witness my vows, I swear to protect these two children, and their descendants, with all my soul. I will take care of them like my own children, until my last breath.'

...........

Somewhere dark unseen, unattainable by anyone.. A very mysterious person, was sitting on his great throne. He sat together in the darkness of the night, and watched what was happening, folding his legs, and tilting his head sideways, with the cheek jaws propped up over his fist. Then he smiled, and murmured softly.

"hem.hem.I have heard your vows bad boy, because you have sincerely sworn your oath, to protect my Empress.in exchange for me taking your vows.. Listen to the sign I give you." The god tapped on one finger. "tek"

"Gledukk.. Gledukk.. Jedduuaarrr.."

After Zion spoke her vow, suddenly there was a thunderous sound above the sky, breaking the silence of the night, as if the sky was about to be made to collapse by it. And, strangely again, the voice could only be heard by Zion herself.

'isn't that the sound of lightning, hmm.. Is that a sign of God, having listened to my vows?!!' he thought, looking out the window.

Zion, walk up to the window.. He revealed a thin curtain, which covered the window of the room and looked up at the sky.

'but there was no cloud or lightning, and where did the sound come from..! Hmm, to make sure that I would feed it to Grandpa Jura, or Kek Roya.' after that he closed the curtain again.

White smoke appeared again, and out of his body, Zion returned into the form of the White Lion. Then He entered, and drowned in the shadow.

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Roya noticed that her three friends were focusing on meditating. From outside the window near the balcony of the room. While Jura was on the roof of the Mansion, he was standing still, folding his hands back.

Roya watched Lannox, and Zion, in silence. They both seem to be talking seriously. Not wanting to disturb the two, he plunged down from the balcony, and transformed into an ordinary eagle, then he sped fast, flying high revolving around the sky of the mansion.

"kyeaaaaaaakkggk.. Kyeeaaaaaaakkgg..." Roya shrieked loudly, in the silence of the night.

The moon shines brightly, stars appear, like grains of sand scattered throughout space.

'hmm. It seems that he is bored!!' Jura noticed his friend at a glance, then he refocused on watching the surroundings.

'today we have entered fourteen full moons.. And tomorrow is the day of her awakening, my Goddess. And if it's true as your Majesty said, the eclipse will happen tomorrow night, when the full moon is full. This really makes me feel uneasy, and why Tama hasn't come back yet.. Where is the kid? What might he get.'aware of something, Jura glanced towards Roya. 'Roya, do you feel it too..?!!'