Moonlight Desire

Chapter 21

Dear Miss Lia Belmonte,

We have finished reviewing your application to join the district one protective warriors and we unfortunately cannot offer you a position at this time.

As we reviewed your application, it's clear that you have just graduated which makes it clear that you have no prior experience. We recommend that you continue with your training to find out what kind of gifts you have. We encourage you to apply again once you're ready.

Best regards,

District one recruitment committee

Lia's heart sank deep into soul as it came crumbling down within her as she starred back at her first rejection letter. What made it even more difficult is how she would tell Kazuki and Himeko about getting rejected from district one. The place where she has finally been able to call home after four long years. She hid her face in the letter, hoping to bury her shame. All the time spent at school have gone to waste. None of it even matters anymore.

Just as Lia was thinking of ways to hide the letter from everyone, Himeko was right behind her.

"Are those your results?"

Lia starred back at her lost for words.

"I take it you didn't get in."

Lia starred down at the floor and Himeko took the letter from her hands.

"This really isn't something to get upset about Lia," Himeko's tone was slightly comforting but with a hint of sternness. "I bet in your final year, everyone was talking about which district they're going to get into to once they graduate. But, the harsh truth is that it can take another twenty years after graduating with the right training before you will even be considered."

"Twenty years!" Lia jaw dropped. How can it take that long just to become a simple officer in the district?

Himeko nodded. "That's the amount of time it takes for the average person. As aliens, our life spans are more than five times as long as a  human's. Your friend Akito also got rejected too."

Lia gave Himeko a small smile of relief. "I see, he also tried to join district one."

Himeko nodded. "Yeah, but for someone like him being born into district twenty. He may never make it into our district and yet, I know he's someone who wouldn't give up that easily. That boy would do anything to serve under Kazuki."

"Really," Lia replied. "Why Kazuki?"

"That I don't know. But I do know he was there to save you with Kazuki when you were dying from Cancer."

Lia's memories flashed back to that very last night in the hospital and how she supposedly died in Monte's arms. Then waking up here with Kazuki looking after her.

"Really!" I wonder how everyone back home is doing now.

"Yes, but first I must ask you." Himeko starred into Lia eyes with authoritative power in them. "Do you want to become strong enough to enter our district or do you just want to protect yourself from danger?"

Lia could feel Himeko's strength within her eyes. This was the first time Lia saw Himeko as someone who was very powerful.

"I want to become stronger. I'm tired of not being able to do anything and also being protected!"

"Do you have pure intentions of being apart of our district where you'll have to serve Kazuki as a master one day. Are you willing to be his subordinate in war and during times of peace?"