Shadowed Wings: The Tale of the Silver Raven

Fang's Long-Awaited Mission : Loyalty & Legacy

The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains as Ray stirred awake, greeted by the inviting aroma of breakfast. The sight of a beautifully set table brought a warm smile to her face. "Exactly what I missed in jail," she murmured with genuine appreciation. Fanny had already left for the café but had left a note behind, which read, "I allow you to take a day off, ice cream in the freezer. Make yourself at home – your little fan."Ray's smile widened as she read the note. It was typical of Fanny to be so thoughtful. She went straight to the freezer and found another note tucked inside: "Finish your breakfast; I had to wake up at 5 to prepare it." Fanny knew her all too well. After a hearty breakfast, Ray got ready for the day, feeling the rare joy of having a day off. She headed to the café, eager to find Fanny.When she arrived, the café was unusually quiet. She searched for Fanny and finally spotted him in the kitchen, intently focused on baking pastries and cakes. "You never liked that," she teased, interrupting his concentration. Fanny looked up, clearly annoyed. "Get out. I'm the owner here," he snapped, pushing Ray toward the exit. Surprised, Ray asked, "You're the owner? Then what am I?" "Become whatever you want," Fanny retorted, "Go be Batman or something. Just leave me alone." Ray was taken aback. She peeked through the window only to have Fanny abruptly shut the curtains. Confused but deciding to make the most of her day off, she headed to the nearby mall and spent hours shopping.As evening approached, Ray's phone rang. It was Fanny, breathless and urgent. "Ray, café... come help me, please." Her heart raced as she rushed back to the café, only to be stunned by the sight before her. Fanny was struggling, hanging by the door, attempting to fix a flower garland on the entry gate.

"Don't just look; come help me!" Fanny called out, clearly exhausted. Ray quickly moved to hold up the ladder. As Fanny attempted to hang the garland, she gestured for him to let her do it. He hesitated but eventually stepped down, clearly proud. "See, I can do things on my own now," Fanny said with a smile as he climbed down the ladder. Ray extended her hand for a handshake, which Fanny accepted with a sense of accomplishment. However, Ray twisted his arm, locking his shoulder in a firm hold."You've forgotten how to talk on the phone, haven't you?" Ray said with a playful yet stern tone. Fanny gasped, falling to his knees and pleading, "I'm sorry! Let go, you're going to break my hand!"Ray's grip tightened slightly. "Maybe I should break it off. You'd remember it forever then."Fanny groaned in pain, hitting the ground. Ray released him with a warning. "Mind your tone next time."Still wincing, Fanny looked up with an innocent expression. "Lost your mind, trying to break your fan's hand? I just needed your help. Were you worried something happened to me?""I was worried you'd set the café on fire," Ray replied, her tone softening. "And that's the best you can do?" Fanny rose, dusting himself off. "Let's go," he said, guiding Ray toward the café.

Ray entered the café with skepticism, only to be greeted by an enchanting sight. The entire café was adorned with fairy lights and an aisle of flowers. Fanny handed her a bouquet of white lilies and dashed off to play a song. As Ray moved further inside, she saw photos hanging from the ceiling, each depicting important moments from her life.

Shelooks at the photos and moves ahead to see a video being projected , it wasFanny he started "I have admired you ever since I was a kid , you were just as fearless as mybrother told me you were. He always talked to me about how you were so strong ,so smart , he would never stop talking about you , I guess that's why I admiredyou so much. But after my brother left , when you came up to me that day and Ihugged you really hard and cried, since you were the first person to mentionhow strong I was. It is all thanks to you that I have grown into such anamazing person . Every time when I looked up to you , I felt safe, I felt that Iwas not alone, I felt that my brother was by my side. I remember my brothermentioning this surprise for your birthday . This was my first mission assigned by the Wolf himself and I have finally completed it. Since it was all his idea, every detail I wanted him to join us too and he is here, in your arms... the white lillies. Okay So, in3, 2, 1" . The video ended, the café lights dimmed, and Fanny entered with a cake. "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, dear SNEAKY, happy birthday to you," he sang with heartfelt enthusiasm.

Tears of happiness welled up in Ray's eyes. She was deeply moved by Fanny's thoughtful gesture. "You remembered my birthday?" she asked, her voice tinged with emotion."Of course, I know your birthday," Fanny replied. "I'm your number one stalker."Ray corrected him with a smile, "Little wolf, brother." Fanny's tears fell freely as he embraced her, just like the 10-year-old he once was. "You're not 10 anymore, you're too heavy," Ray joked, but Fanny paid no heed.They danced together throughout the night, their laughter and joy filling the café. Exhausted but elated, Ray helped Fanny to his room and tucked him into bed. As she glanced at a picture of them together, she noticed the wolf's badge beside the photo frame—a touching tribute from Fanny. Ray went to her room, returning with a new photo of all three of them. She placed it beside Fanny's bedside, adding another layer of warmth to their shared memories.

Days passed, and life returned to normal until one fateful day. Detective Paul was leaving the office after giving testimonies when he felt a chill—an unsettling sense of being followed. He turned, finding no one there. As he reached his car, he was suddenly seized, a cloth covering his face, and he lost consciousness.Paul came to, drenched in cold water and bound to a chair. A voice, cold and commanding, broke through the darkness. 

--"Tell me where is Fanny ?"