The Cursed Bloodline
The Star that Hugged the Moon

Hozuki, the creepy cold-blooded man stared straight at Hikari. Just with her father's sharp gaze, Hikari's body trembled violently. He felt a strong killing aura every time Hozuki stood in front of him. Hikari could not help but stare directly into Hozuki's eyes, the pale blue-haired boy finally lowered his head while linking his hands in front.

A pale face, as well as an emotionless look in the eyes Hozuki glanced at the soldier behind him. As if understanding the code his master sent, the soldier approached Hikari and dragged him to his knees before Hozuki. The same thing happened to Harui, he was forced to kneel right next to Hikari.

"Hikari, you owe me an explanation" said Hozuki while linking his hands to his chest. He gave a sharp look to the two boys who were still kneeling before him

" Why, you only brought one target? And purposely release the others. Do you mean to go against my orders?! "

Hikari was silent for a moment, to just answer his father's question his tongue suddenly faded. Hikari glanced at Harui at a glance, she saw the girl also bowed in fear.

" l-it..... " Hikari ran out of excuses. Hozuki who had lost his temper, glints of anger were seen in both of his eyes. With his trademark cold grin, he crouched right in front of Harui. Hozuki raised the chin of the little girl in front of him, seeing the look in his eyes as well as a face very similar to his enemy in Tsuki Country made him grieve.

"Curtain! That arrogant look of yours is really similar to that annoying boy Tsuki (Hirui)!" dengus Hozuki, now his gaze was fixed on his eldest son

"Hikari, do you think you can hide something from your father? I know you've been secretly meeting this Tsuki girl. Don't tell me, because of your feelings, you want to free this girl and betray Hoshi?! "

Hikari's eyes were perfectly rounded, he had no idea Hozuki had been watching his movements all along. His father even knew of a secret meeting between him and Harui.

" W-how did A-dad know all that?! "

Hozuki stood up, the time he pointed his grin at his eldest son.

" You're still too innocent Hikari! It's not hard for me to read that thought!

Just because of personal feelings, you let the enemy approach you easily! You think, father gave you the mission of capturing the enemy Leader's Son for no reason?!

Hikari's body trembled violently. Hikari realizes one thing, he has been framed into a conspiracy by Hozuki. Her father purposely exploits Hikari's affection for Hotaru. Hozuki ordered Hikari to capture the target with only a small piece of information. Because of that feeling, Hikari darkens her eyes and is willing to carry out any mission to protect Hotaru's safety from her father's grip.

But, the mission that Hikari can actually turn around injuring Harui. The girl who had been so special in his heart. Hikari looked up at her father. He did not expect, his own father even had the heart to play tricks on Hikari's feelings.

"Don't tell me, this is all part of your plan. You know about my closeness to Harui. But you actually drove me to kill Harui by using Hotaru as collateral! Daddy's! Do you call yourself a human being?! You-" Hikari can't even stretch her words. How could his father have planned all that?

"I've said many times. I will make you the successor of my dreams! You must grow into what I expect!

Whether it's love or brotherhood. Those are all stupid feelings you have to lose in order to become a strong person! Starting from this girl, I will teach you something meaningful! Hikari! "

Hosuki pulled out a dagger, and threw it towards Hikari.

"You betrayed Hoshi and my trust in you. According to the laws of our country, you should be severely punished! But considering that you are the successor of Hoshi's leadership, I will give you a special punishment! " said Hozuki loudly. Hikari could only bow down. Whatever it was, he was ready to accept the Punishment from his father

" Kill that Tsuki girl! Now! That's the punishment I gave you! "

Hikari gasped at Hozuki's orders. Kill Harui? He quickly crawled to his father's feet and begged Hozuki to withdraw his orders

" D-dad I beg you. Harui doesn't even know who I am. We just happened to meet and end up friends. I beg you to release him and give me a heavy punishment instead! "

Hikari covered both of her hands. He pleaded with all his soul so that his father could free Harui. Regardless she is the enemy's daughter, Harui is really a girl who knows nothing.

" Cih! You even begged for the life of a princess from the Enemy Country?! Hikari you forgot how many thousands of our soldiers were slaughtered by Tsuki! If you fail to obey my orders. I won't guarantee your sister's life! " hozuki's voice is rising.

Hearing Hozuki's words, Hikari could only remain silent. Now he glanced at the girl beside him. True, she was the daughter of an enemy who killed many of her countrymen. Harui is the enemy. If he kills her then Hotaru will survive. But, can he kill Harui with his own hands?

Indeed, what Hikari thought was very far contrary to his heart.

" Hikari" said Harui ririh. Her Emerald eyes trembled as she stared into Hikari's blue bead. He could not blame Hikari either. After all they are enemies who have already wiped out the people from each other.

"Now, our meeting ended when we first met. If only I hadn't reached your hand at that time. You must be safe now.

I'm sorry, Harui. It's all my fault! " said Hikari with regret.

If only Harui hadn't met her back then. His father probably wouldn't target him. Hikari's hands clenched firmly. Seeing a friend next to him so badly would be two difficult choices. Harui extended his hand again. Swiping Hikari's hands gently while slightly raising a grim smile

"You saved Hisui. This time let me save your sister. Hotaru. Isn't she the sister you've been telling me about all along? " Hikari nodded slowly

" I also want you to save your sister" Harui said slowly. Hikari's eyes were perfectly rounded. Saving Hotaru? That means Harui gave himself up to be killed?

Sculpting the two people in front of him exchanged glances made Hozuki even more furious. This time he was really disappointed with Hikari

Hozuki immediately activated his Gyokunya lump of iron dust created from his magic. Iron dust swirled around his body. Hozuki added his fire element, this time as he made his magic iron grains heat up. Creating an incredibly hot iron bar.

"Until you're willing to kill the girl with your own hands. I'll make that girl feel pain that she can't even imagine before! "

Hosuki directed the hot iron dust towards Harui. Quickly the hot lump of iron shot towards Harui. The girl wanted to dodge as much as she could by crawling backwards, but unfortunately the hot iron ended up entangling Harui's ankle and burning it

" Aghhhhh! " Harui's screams endure immense pain. His feet let out smoke, anyone who saw the torture would shudder. The extreme pain eventually caused Harui to lose consciousness

" No! Hari! " Hikari screamed as soon as he took out his gyok magic and coated Harui's burning feet with iron elements mixed with cold wind elements. At least it will ease the burns Harui received a bit

" You still want to play games with dad?" Hozuki directed the hot iron dust towards Harui's face. After her feet, Hozuki even wanted to ruin the pretty face of the girl.

Two elements of iron. The power of heat and cold melted and created a dense smog. Everyone's eyes were blocked for a moment.

"Dad! Stopit! " hikari's shout echoed amidst the dense smoke. Hozuki immediately smashed the smoke with his magic power. The scenery returned clear, Hozuki smiled with satisfaction when he found Hikari staring at him sharply

"True, that cold gaze that you should have! The ambition to protect what is yours. Bluffing the opponent with just your gaze! You are my son Hikari!

Ha.. Ha... Ha! .. "Hozuki's laughter echoes break the night.

Seeing Hikari staring intently at him. Even the timid child bravely dispelled Hozuki's iron element with an equally strong iron element, making Hozuki so satisfied. Hikari has grown so much. There was no fear or doubt from the look in Hikari's eyes. Unlike his old self, who even trembled when faced with him

"Now! Hurry up and kill the girl! " says the father. " If you can do it, I'll grant you whatever you want. Didn't you want me to pay a little attention to your little sister?

All righty! I promise to treat Hotaru well from now on! "

Brasss....

Without waiting, Hikari immediately slashed Harui's body with Hozuki's grace. Fresh blood spurted and hit Hikari's handsome face. Still with an emotionless flat look, Hikari stared intently at her father

" You must keep your promise. Daddy's! " said Hikari steady.

Hikari tightened her hands that were still covered in blood. The knife in his hand is still even stuck in Harui's body

" ha's.. Ha... Ha.... Sure thing!" hozuki said while laughing with satisfaction. He saw the girl in front of him dead in Hikari's hands. Hozuki turns his body and joins forces with the warrior Hoshi

" After this, come face to face. Although the plan to infiltrate Tsuki has failed since the beginning. At least I can see my son killing Princess Hirui of Tsuki! Good job, my son! " said Hozuki. He and dozens of Hoshi's soldiers also disappeared.

......................

The night is getting late. The moon and stars adorn the dark black blanket of the sky. Hikari could only kneel down with bloodstains adorning her entire body and face. He also glanced at Fuma, who had been standing not far from his place. A fairly severe wound was seen adorning Fuma's ankle

"Is your foot okay? " said Hikari.

He also moved his hand up. A magic created, the dark blue magic began to envelop Fuma's body. Slowly the skin of the Fuma melted, turned into thin iron grains and disappeared. The figure of a 12-year-old girl appeared, the mane as beautiful as her cherry blossoms slammed into the wind slowly.

Harui who deliberately hidden Hikari and turned it into soaok Fuma finally retraced its original form.

His legs, which were bleeding from severe burns, could no longer support his body. With the rest of his consciousness, Harui finally collapsed. But Hikari quickly supported her body

"Why? Why would you do that? " said Harui ririh.

Hikari glanced towards the body he had just killed. The owner of the body is the original Fuma, Hikari deliberately swapped the form of Fuma with Harui using his iron element.

It all started when the fog created when Hikari dispelled his father's attack. In that short time, Hikari traded Fuma's position with Harui. He incapacitated Fuma with his iron element and knocked the man unconscious. Swapped the two forms quickly without anyone being aware. That way, Hikari can save Harui without his father knowing.

Without answering Harui's questions. Hikari held Harui and moved away from there. Harui could only stare at Hikari's face with various questions filling her head. Harui was aware, Hikari's gaze had changed. This time the sharp and cold highlight adorned his sea-blue bead. No warmth was emitted.

Hikari carried Harui's body through a tree branch with body-lightening magic. Not a word came out of Hikari's mouth. The boy, just hugged his body tightly and carried Harui leaping over the trees under the moonlight

Taps!

Hikari landed her feet on the ground. He glanced at the surrounding forest, it was no mistake that they were already in Tsuki's territory. Hikari, lower Harui's body slowly. His pandaggan did not escape from burns on Harui's ankle. Wounds that a girl should not have. Hikari curses herself for giving the wound to Harui

"What's wrong with you? Why face-" has not been able to Harui continue his speech. Hikari's voice sounded

"Come.....Let's end it all here! "

" What do you mean? "

" We shouldn't know each other. Both you and I, we killed the people we were supposed to protect. Our destiny, does not allow us to remain friends! Or have any bond. So let's end it here! " Hikari started to stand up. He turned his body and walked away from Harui

" From now on! Never appear before me or in front of a Hoshi warrior. I thought you were dead today. You can also assume Hikari is dead. From now on we are no longer friends, but enemies!

If until I see you again, I will not hesitate to kill you with my own hands! My enemy! "

Hikari tightened her hands. He hoped, with these sharp words, that Harui would no longer think or wish to meet him in the future. The fact that his own father made the girl he liked so much should be hurt, making Hikari cling to burying his feelings.

Hikari left Harui just like that. Nee who witnessed those memories could only stare at the poignancy of her little figure. White light began to swallow his body. Contrition. It is the only word that can describe his current feelings

"If only you hadn't met me at that time. You'll live life with the parts. Step where you like without having to hang on to a stick for the rest of your life. I'm sorry Harui..... I'm so sorry.

Nee stared at the little portrait of the girl he liked. Harui has not changed. Even as she grew up, she grew into a girl with a warm smile. Before Tora's magic engulfs her body, Nee hears little Harui say something to her. Maybe by then Hikari had gone too far that he did not know what the girl was saying. But in contrast to now, Nee was standing right beside little Harui.

"Hikari~~Thank you..... Thank you for being my friend! " said Harui ririh. Nee's eyes are rounded. He did not expect Harui to say that after everything that happened

" Harui's.. " Nee wants to reach Harui with both hands. But baby, Tora's magic is starting to fade. Swallowing her body, Nee completely disappeared