Moonlight Desire

Chapter 13

"Anyway," Himeko began. "Do you have anything else to wear besides that nightgown Kazuki has given you?"

Lia shook her head and turned her face towards the floor. She hasn't had anything to change out of ever since she's come here. That only made her realize that she really did leave everything behind.

"Kind of thought he didn't prepare for your arrival." Himeko brought her hand to her face and shook her head. "Men are just never prepared."

Lia smiled but couldn't find the strength to say something to her.

"Don't worry," she said. "I'm going to take you out. and we'll get you some things you need for now."

"Thank you," Lia said.

"Alright, we'll head out soon. I'll just be right back."

Himeko went upstairs for a few moments but returned in a timely manner. She had an adorable little handbag with her but she also carried another bag on her back in the shape of a sword.

"Himeko," Lia pointed at her. "What is that on your back?"

Himeko gave Lia a very confused looked but she then realized what Lia was hinting at.

"Oh this, don't worry about it." It's only if we run into trouble."

Lia's eyes widened. "Wait! Trouble?"

Himeko nodded. "Yes, but I highly doubt that will happen. Especially with Kazuki going into town."

Himeko opened the door and the sunbeams shined in the doorway, giving off the morning warmth. Lia ran out and took in the little warmth the morning had to offer.

"It feels so nice. Who knew it could be this warm in December?"

Himeko smiled and put her head down as she walked past Lia. Lia quickly followed after her and saw the size of the mansion for the first time on the outside. Just looking at it from the outside amazed her. She realized that she was falling behind a little bit but then quickly caught up to Himeko. Himeko waited for her to be outside the gate and once the gate closed. Himeko put her slightly over it and then the mansion disappeared before them. Lia's eyes filled with shock. She couldn't believe what she had just witnessed. Himeko just smiled but continued walking until they were out of the forest.

"You probably want to know what I just did back there, don't you?"

"Yes, what just happened?"

"It's only natural for a human to be confused. I'll explain everything once we get into the boat."

The two finally got out of the forest and they could smell the fresh ocean air. Himeko got the boat ready and took control of it with Lia being the passenger. Then they headed towards the main island.

"As you see, this island is deserted. No one lives here but the people in the Komatsuzaki household. To keep it like that, I cast an illusion spell to make it appear as those the mansion never existed, to begin with. The only way to get back in is if you the key, which is the spell I just cast or if you have a household member with you."

"I see, but what is the point of this?"

"The point is so that we can stay in hiding."

"But why do you have to stay hidden? What's so terrible about not letting other people know where you live?"

Himeko looked away but continued paddling the boat, then took a deep breath in.

"It's not really my place to say this. Actually, it's because I was way too young to remember how it happened." She finally looked at Lia. "About 200 years ago, our clan was almost completely wiped out."