The Demons of Shadow Moon

Part 60 - Yukine vs Yurio

"Galaxy, wait!" Luna's voice cut through the chaos as she ran up to her, using her magic to move the maze of trees out of the way.

"Hm?" Galaxy paused, her eyes shifting from Aki to Luna.

"You can't just end it because you feel like it! So what if you're stronger than him? You don't exactly need protecting anyway! And if you did, I know Aki would gladly give his life to save you!" Luna's voice was a mixture of determination and frustration as she confronted Galaxy.

"Oi, don't go putting words in my mouth! I ain't some love-sick hero!" Aki complained.

Galaxy's smirk was tinged with amusement as she shifted her body to face Luna.

"So, the little innocent princess speaks up," Galaxy giggled in amusement at Luna's audacity.

"Uh?" Luna let out, not expecting a sudden insult.

"You have no room to talk about love and what's worth fighting for. You hardly even remember your first love, do you, Luna? What makes you think you understand a thing about relationships?! Relationships aren't just about magic; they're about understanding and standing together through thick and thin. Something Aki has failed to do..." Galaxy growled, glaring at Aki with unforgiving eyes.

Aki looked directly at her; the intensity of her gaze conveyed a message that others couldn't quite understand.

"By losing a fight...??" Luna asked in confusion.

"Ugh! No, not just because of the fight! Not that you'd even remember, but Aki can be very fickle when it comes to connections, isn't that right, dearest?" Galaxy taunted.

"What are you talking about? Aki cares about everyone he makes connections with!! He came all this way looking for me!!" Luna strongly tried to defend.

"Tst. Of course, you wouldn't understand; you were found after you were abandoned!! Aki came looking for you, but he never came back for me!!" Galaxy suddenly snapped.

"Well, he's here now!! Isn't that what matters? All this time, he was just trying to survive! If you care about him, why not embrace your survival together now we're finally safe in this world? Don't you know what's worth fighting for?!" Luna insisted.

A low growl suddenly rumbled in Galaxy's throat. Harshly, she grabbed Luna by the collar.

"Listen here, brat. You don't get to tell me what I can and cannot do just because your life has been controlled! What would you know about fighting for something when it's always everyone else protecting you?! Even the demon king sent you a knight in a shining hoodie. And even then, you still don't understand exactly what he's fighting for, do you?" Galaxy went on in aggression.

"Hey, calm down! Let her go!" Yurio shouted in concern.

"Uh... what are you talking about...?" Luna murmured, not expecting her harsh words or actions.

"GUYS!! Yukine's still aliveeeee!" Yachel suddenly beamed into the scene, shattering the tension as he dragged Yukine out the front door.

Atomu and Leo followed, walking back outside too. Galaxy loosened her grip on Luna, freeing her from her interrogation.

"I feel more dead inside now than ever," he commented, clutching to the doorframe.

"Hm. Just in time," Galaxy smirked as Yachel pulled Yukine from the castle.

"Hehe... you're so dense, Lulu. Thinking you know so much about my relationship when you're oblivious to your own. Tell me... Do you know how special a bond between a grace and a hogo-sha is?" Galaxy showed an evil smile, festering with spite.