TerraWorld~The Youngest One.. (#8)

Chapter 25

The flight back to London was filled with a peaceful quiet that Kevin hadn't expected. It was strange — the city that had always felt like home now felt distant. The faces of his team lingered in his thoughts, and he couldn't wait to see them again, to feel the camaraderie, the constant banter that always seemed to fill the air when they were together.

Luna sat next to him, her eyes fixed on the window as the plane cut through the clouds, heading toward their final destination. They hadn't spoken much since leaving Japan, both of them lost in their own thoughts. Kevin was eager to see how the team would react to the new kitsune coats, and Luna... well, Luna seemed to have her own reasons for the quiet.

"Do you think they'll be surprised?" Kevin asked, breaking the silence. "I mean, I'm hoping they'll like the coats. It's something different, right?"

Luna chuckled softly. "They'll be surprised. You've got a way of doing things. Not sure if they'll like it, but they'll definitely be surprised."

Kevin nodded, a grin tugging at his lips. He could picture it now — Enna's skeptical look, Amy's wide-eyed excitement, and Violace's usual sarcasm as he threw in a joke about fashion.

As the plane descended, the familiar sight of London's sprawling skyline came into view. The cool mist of the city greeted them as they landed, and soon enough, they were back on the ground.

"Ready to face the team?" Luna asked, her voice lighter now.

Kevin smirked. "Ready as I'll ever be."

The moment they stepped into the headquarters, the team's energy was palpable. Ethan, Willow, and William were sitting around a table, engrossed in a game of cards. Violett was nearby, trying to calm down a very energetic Scarlett, who had apparently found a new way to climb furniture.

When they saw Kevin and Luna enter, everything froze. The room went silent as everyone's gaze turned to them, taking in their presence.

"Kevin? Luna?" Enna's voice broke through the quiet, her eyes scanning them both for any sign of what they'd been up to.

Kevin smiled, holding up a small bag from a local shop. "Mission accomplished." He shook it lightly, revealing a hint of fabric.

Luna stepped forward with a small nod. "I'm back. I figured it was time."

A collective sigh of relief filled the room. Even Violett and Scarlett seemed to relax, though Scarlett immediately ran over to Luna with excitement.

"We missed you, Luna!" Scarlett cheered, wrapping her arms around Luna in a tight hug.

Luna smiled softly, returning the hug before glancing around at the others. "Missed you all too, but I needed some time. Now... what have I missed?"

"I think the better question is what you've been doing," Ethan joked, raising an eyebrow.

Kevin laughed. "I went to Japan to get something for all of you. Kitsune coats. A little something to represent all the work we've been doing together."

"Wait... You went to Japan for coats?" Violett raised her eyebrow, looking more amused than surprised.

"Not just any coats," Kevin said, gesturing to Luna. "These are special. Custom-designed."

With a knowing look, Kevin opened the bag to reveal the coats — sleek, black with intricate, subtle designs etched into the fabric. Each coat was uniquely different, but they all shared one thing: a symbol of unity. A symbol of their journey together.

"Are you serious?" Enna's voice softened as she walked forward, her eyes widening as she examined the coats. She ran her hand over one, inspecting the craftsmanship. "This is... incredible."

"I thought it was time for a change," Kevin said, meeting her eyes. "Something to represent us. We've been through a lot."

"You've been gone for a while, man. I thought we were gonna start feeling the impact of the team splitting up," Violace remarked with a hint of sarcasm, but his voice had softened. "But, yeah... this is cool. You didn't have to do all that."

Kevin shrugged. "I did. It felt right. We're more than just a team — we're family. And family means sticking together."

"Yeah, well," Willow began, stretching as she stood up, "If these coats mean we'll be sticking together in style, I'm in." She flashed Kevin a grin, already reaching for one of the coats.

Luna smirked. "Always thinking about fashion."

Amy, who had been quiet until now, walked up to Kevin and Luna, eyes shining with a mix of excitement and gratitude. "I'm so glad you're back. We've been managing, but... it wasn't the same without you."

"We're a team again," Luna replied, her tone gentle. "I'm not going anywhere this time."

The atmosphere in the room shifted, a sense of calm settling over them all. They had their coats, they had their bond, and they were ready for whatever came next. As Kevin watched the team members smile and try on the coats, he felt a sense of relief he hadn't realized he was missing.

This was their new beginning. No more missing pieces. They were all here, together.

And yet, somewhere deep in the back of his mind, Kevin knew that their fight wasn't over. There were still challenges ahead. But with his team by his side, he wasn't afraid anymore.

This was just the start.