Beautiful Fate

12 - Pained comfort

There was a tension in the room yet to have been lifted as the banquet continued. Eden, perhaps felt guilty for it, having been the bearer of bad news on such a blessed evening for his loved ones. The shadows called out to him. Luna could tell. Of course, Luna wished to comfort his lover and speak to him lovely nothings and remind him that it was not his fault. How could the messenger be at fault for the others message? It just doesnt make sense. Looking to Angelo, the young adult had been knocked out fully by Sydney and was now sleeping in a blank slumber.

Luna, as selfish as it seemed, was grateful for the king having asked for Angelo rather than Sydelle. Sydelle was but a 17 year old, mature but not as mature as Angelo, and while Angelo remained to be more naive than Sydelle, he was still older and there remained more pathways for getting an adult out of such a scandalous marriage compared to a child who held the status Sydelle and Angelo did. It also led to his young lovers finding in their heart sympathy for Angelo which had been blind to them before such a situation as this one.

Knowingly to Luna, the young zodiacs seemed to hate their bunny brother. And while he understood why, it disappointed him that his lovers were so blind to their brothers pain in such a cruel household.

Perhaps it was Luna who was blind-sighted by love, but Killian seemed to also understand Angelo in ways the others didnt. He was always different, Killian. He was extremely wise for a 20 year old. But thats just how it was. Odds are, if Killian had a certain opinion on something which your opinion didnt match, you should probably re-evaluate.

Sighing, Luna returned his attention to his food, but not before releasing a calming aura to relieve the tension in the room just a slight bit.

And of course it worked.

Luna-

When we finished the food, it disappeared like magic. Not often what happens but I suppose the wizzards in the palace didnt expect for us to be packing our own dishes. Oh heaven forbid the royal family manage to do something without a helping hand. Around the table, everyone fell into light conversations among themselves and I just listened, as it was difficult for me to speak.

Sina and Sydney kind of drifted into their own world, only barely acknowledging Felix who was also supposedly a part of their conversation that revolved around some man named ace and episode 483. It seemed to be heart wrenching for them. Sydelle who looked slightly out of it was in a conversation with Quinn regarding Fendi beauty's huge sale. Something called black Friday.

Killian and Julian were having their own fun taking the piss out of each other while telling their younger siblings Elara, Xen and Hope, boasting about their great endeavors with their chests puffed out the size of a watermelon. I really hope they refrain from speaking to them about their less the commendable time messing with the underground businesses.

And then there were Eden and Ashely. Who managed to fall into a one sidedly awkward conversation and one sidedly comfortable one. Where Eden was awkward and Ashely was comfortable. Adorable.

Angelo was still knocked out with his head resting on my lap, sleeping quite peacefully in a way I expect he'd never slept before. Truth be told, I know not much about many of my disciples but their emotions and their hardships. They come to me in dreams you see. But I couldnt tell you their favourite colours or foods.

I could easily tell you which of them have more physical scars and which more mental. When of them sleep properly and which dont. I could tell you that Eden knows not of the pain Allegra inflicts on his siblings and yet still knows more than all the others combined. That Ashley was given the most physical pain and that those once outstandingly beautiful eyes are only now dimmer. That Killians wisdom and pain and knowledge is immeasurable. That Quinn hardly feels and that Sydelle is following her lead quite handsomely, except not so handsomely. That Sina and Sydney are frauds of their own happiness, that Xen and Hope and Elara know much more than their age should. That Felix and Julian are bombs waiting to explode. And I know that my sweet Angelo can no longer sleep, or eat properly, or think without panic or blame, or feel without guilt and shame. They know not of each others pains and are blinded as Allegra wished them to be. And my heart cracks as I watch them interact with filthy resentment.

I feel Angelo shift his head so that his face is directed at my stomach. He takes a deep breath and, if its even possible, his muscles release even more tension and it makes my heart throb.

I smile and look up, meeting Killians gaze which had already been directed at me since previous, making my stomach flip with happiness. Those beautiful eyes capture me again as they had forever. It brought pain to have not felt his presence around me for some 5 or so years. But its understandable. He couldn't be here anymore and still my heart beats for him regardless. He leaves Julian and the kids and walks his way towards me. Smiling softly.

"My love how are you" he greets, and I smile at his affections.

"You seem tense" he says, before placing his magic hands on my shoulders and encouraging the knots away. A pure, heavenly feeling. Its true to say none have hands quite like his.

From down below, Angelo snuggles closer into my stomach, from up above, I have Killian working wonders in my shoulders and surrounding me, theres my lovers laughing and enjoying their evening, and suddenly, I want to not care about the troubles coming our way. Just take a moment to take in everything around me. Be selfish as I havent had the privilege of being for the past 15 years and just breathe in the loving surroundings.

And so I let myself forget. And breathe. If only for just a little bit.

[A/N - Any suggestions for a POV?]

[Since I write chapters ahead of time the POV wont happen until a minimum of five chapters later but as Ive written five chapters past this one I have wonder if there would be any preferences on whos life you would like to peek into next. Whose unique perspective of the situation would you guys like?]

[I know I dont have many readers rn but the few of you that are here you have no idea how much it pumps me to see additional reads every update so thanks.]