Ancient War

Right Path

( three years after the betrayal.)

( Luna is at a family dinner.Quick Recap.: when her mother returned from the trial, Luna said she learned her mistake and knows the right path. Her mother and her went back to as before and she forgot about being a kitsune. She tried to live as a human and the attacks disappeared. She was finally perfect to her mother's eye. She followed the family's path and became a good family lawyer. She moved to New York and stayed away from getting involved with a romantic relationship. She still keeps in touch with Carlo and her family, but only visits, when she has the time to. Although Luna finally is what her mother expected, Luna lost herself and her joy went away.)

" Luna, aren't you excited for meeting the new family?"

" Of course, mother. I'm sure they are a good family."

" Luna, don't lie. I haven't seen you being yourself, since I returned. Are you really okay?"

" Yes, I am. Oh, I hear the doorbell ring. They're here."

" Luna, I'm ---"

" Excite to meet the family, I know. Come on, we can't keep them waiting."

" Luna, they can wait. Meanwhile, I'm worried about you. Why have you distanced yourself from everyone?"

" What do you mean?"

" I mean that you followed the family's path, but you don't come back here, unless we demand you do."

" Mother, I have a lot of cases to solve and I can't always come. Now, what is the real reason you told me to come?"

" Well, I heard they have a son the same age as you. I thought that ----"

" No. I'm not interested, mom. Let's just have the dinner and I'll go back to New York soon."

" But ---"

" I already said what I needed to stay."

" Fine, but you can at least let him talk to you."

" I will, but that's it. Falling in love is not in my plans."

" You can't let one failure stop you, you know."

" I won't talk about this no more. They guest are going to get annoyed of waiting."

She nods and we open the door. A tall man smiles, when he sees me, but I simply roll my eyes. He might be handsome to some, but I could care less. I welcome them and the dinner begins.