Sons of Nature

2 Where Sun and Rain Meet (2)

The calm in the palace did not last for long. With Bao Feng Yu's movement suddenly missing, Yang Guang drowsily opened his eyes and realized that they had already reached the bed. He turned in his lover's arms and hugged his waist, smiling faintly.

Even though it was dark and there wasn't much light falling into the room, he could still see his face and he took a moment to admire Bao Feng Yu's handsome features. It was hard to believe but it had already been seven years. In fact, tomorrow, it would be precisely the day on which they had met all those years ago.

At that time, it had been the height of summer. Whether it was the mortal or immortal realms, the sun had been shining brightly, the breeze caressing one's skin and enveloping everything in warmth, only bringing a hint of coolness every now and then.

This was Yang Guang's favorite time of the year, the time when he felt the most at ease. But still, he couldn't help but feel that life in the immortal realms was a little boring. Each year, most of the gods would just go and hide away in their palaces, trying to escape the heat. And he who actually liked this time would be left to wander the streets alone with no one to accompany him and share in this joy with him.

He had heard of how the mortals would celebrate these days and he hadn't been able to help but feel a longing toward taking part in those festivities. With every year, that wish grew stronger and finally, he just couldn't resist anymore.

On that day, the Jade Emperor had called the gods together for a meeting, discussing the most important matters of the immortal realms which everyone listened to while quietly grumbling about the heat. Finally, the meeting ended and the other gods rushed away as if the courtyard had caught on fire. On the other hand, Yang Guang stepped forward, clearly not intending to leave.

The Jade Emperor looked at him with some surprise. For Yang Guang, it wasn't his usual behavior to stand out. He was the type of person who would stand at the side, watching the proceedings and maybe nodding or shaking his head when it was appropriate for him to give his opinion. But he had never stood out. He had never approached the Jade Emperor for anything. So suddenly seeing him step forward, the ruler of the immortal realms felt quite intrigued.

He smiled and waved for him to come a little closer. "God of the sun, what might be the matter?"

Stepping out had been a decision made in the spur of the moment. Now, that Yang Guang was in the situation though, he wondered how to make his wishes clear. Hesitating for a moment, he finally motioned at himself and then at the ground below.

Unfortunately, the Jade Emperor didn't know him that well and couldn't guess just what it was that he wanted. He slightly crinkled his brows, clearly not even close to guessing what it might be that he wanted. "You ..."

Yang Guang felt helpless in return. He had been born without a voice so contrary to the others, he couldn't just speak his mind. Usually, when it concerned his task, he was still able to show what he meant but if it was something that was so outside of his usual behavior, then it was hard for him to find a way to make others understand. It didn't help that he didn't know the Jade Emperor too well.

The two of them stared at each other in awkward silence before Yang Guang finally managed to come up with another idea. He showed his palm and then tried to indicate a walking person with the fingers of his other hand.

The Jade Emperor watched with his brows still furrowed, his thoughts churning. "You ... want to go somewhere?" This was not something that he expected but it seemed to be the only possible explanation.

Yang Guang nodded wildly, ecstatic that this time, they were getting close to the meaning he wanted to convey. He hurriedly motioned at the ground again, his eyes hopeful.