Shangri La Pt. 1

61: Classified

Just when he thought that he wouldn't see anything special with how all the servants were running hectic around the palace, Katsuki's eyes caught a certain someone running the opposite direction from all the other servants and appeared to be heading to the gates to go into the city. 

And though at first he thought he shouldn't be bothered to keep watching this person, he soon caught the sight of a glint of Emerald green from this person's eyes. 

'Huh? Is that–' 

That same person vanished from his sight in seconds, but curiosity only piqued his interest since he knew who this person was that was running. 

'Heh- Tryin' to run from me again? I ain't gonna be blind this time.' Katsuki thought with a smirk as he left the training grounds and went under disguise to get out of the palace and into the city.

( Meanwhile )

As they were admiring all the flowers in the gardens, Shoto just happened to notice how all the servants that were around the area were rushing around the palace and not really paying attention to them like usual. 

'Hm? That's not normal.' 

"Is there something going on for the servants to act like that?" Shoto questioned as he pointed to the servants running around to the Princess. "

Ah– Oh, I suppose since you are still new to the East, then I should inform you that all the servants are currently busy preparing for the Moon Festival." Momo answered.

"The Moon Festival?" 

"Mn. It's a festival for the entire East to celebrate the Moon in all its glory. It's a festival that spans around an entire week, but on the very last night of the festival is when the palace gets to celebrate such a holiday. It will be a grand event for everyone to join in, so you and all of your knights are more than welcome to take part in it as well." Momo encouraged softly. 

"I see, will you be taking part in it as well?" Shoto questioned, causing the Princess to blush intensely in surprise. 

"M-Me? B-But of course I will, a-and I hope you w-will attend a-as well." Momo stuttered as she tried to avert her eyes from him. 

"Ah– Hmph– Then since you've invited me, I cannot refuse such an invitation and accept happily." 

"Y-Yes, I-I hope you and your knights will enjoy the festival as well."

( Going back to the Training Grounds! )

Searching his surroundings to see that a certain blond Captain was not in sight, Gin sighed as he knew that the blond must've gone to find a greenette to gain some love points. 

'Geez, he really is desperate for her at this point. Heh– Kinda reminds me of how I used to be.' Gin thought with a chuckle. But as he seemed to be in deep thought about other things, he unexpectedly felt an arm wrap over his shoulder and pull him closer to someone. 

"Hey Shark, you look like you're thinking about somethin' important, wanna share?" Ray hummed, instantly making the silver-haired Vice Captain appear annoyed. 

"Tch– No thanks, and even if I did, it wouldn't be for you." Gin groaned.

"Heh– Not fun like always, but then again, it feels like you've gotten more serious about things with this new position of yours. Which means I gotta ask how the hell you became a Vice Captain anyway?" Ray asked. 

"Why're you asking something like that when I know you're just gonna laugh and make fun of me." 

"Relax~ Shark, I'm just curious as to how you got such a high position for someone of your stature–not to mention how reckless you used to be." Ray muttered.