SACRIFICE TO THE MOON (Completed) #Wattys2020

CHAPTER 18

     Freya led him west of the moon. Waya wasn't worried about being led to a trap he knew Freya was always uptight about lies.
         He was elated about the prospect of finally leaving the moon in search of his roots.
         "Why do you need to leave the moon". Commander Freya asked curiously evident on her face.
      Waya's face illuminated glee as he babbled about the prospect of finding his family.
       Freya looked at him in astonishment, never had she seen him so excited.
       She led him to a cave situated far west of the moon.
          "Where is this?" Waya questioned.
           Freya ignored him as she made her way into the cave leaving Waya no choice but to follow her.
         Waya was flabbergasted by the sight that met his eye. For aesthetically arranged were hundreds of enchanted  sarcophagus.
           "What are these?" The prince asked,this time, his voice oozed authority.
        "These are the 'weine'. Emergency escapes, should the moon ever be obliterated"
       Waya was aghast, it dawned in him how little he knew about the moon.
       Freya performed the countersign and gained access to two sarcophagus, one for Waya and one for herself.
       Waya noticed this, he couldn't help but ask. 
          "You're coming with me?"
          "If Athena finds out I let you leave the moon,my head shall surely roll.
         Plus, I need to bring you back alive else the heads of all the commanders shall roll. So am stuck with you"
          Waya smiled, he had no idea what he'd expect a bit of company would be most helpful.
       Quickly, he hurled his belongings into the sarcophagus then it hit him; he had left behind his shield.
         Without thinking, he sprinted towards his chambers while grand commander Freya yelled his name.
       He returned to his chambers to find Raina weeping. At the sight of him, she mopped her face. Waya's heart fell.
       He beckoned to her, without hesitancies, she approached him and placed her head on his well chiseled chest.
          "You're leaving the moon aren't you?"
        Waya took in a deep breath before answering.
           "Yes, I need to find my family."
           "I know". These words greatly surprised Waya
      "How did you find out?"
      "Well, you talk in your sleep. it's all you've been talking about for the last month. You need to meet some person named Zainab"
      Waya was flabbergasted. She disentangled herself from his embrace.
        Waya watched in admiration as she strenuously dragged the shield of death to him.
      Waya reached for the shield and lifted it as if it weighed nothing.
         She kissed him passionately.
            "Go, do what you have to, i'll be here waiting for your return"
          "I won't be long". Waya pledged.
                 "You better not be".
Waya nodded. He opened the door to let himself out but standing just outside the door was Freya who had heard all of their conversation.