Project Pegasus

V 1.1 Chapter 10: That Weird Weapon from Khina.

People ask, "if you fell for two people at the same time, who would you choose?"

But, falling in love with two people, is it really possible?

Yes, it is. For starters, it means you're human. The feeling, in and of itself, isn't bad or dangerous — but the actions you take can be. I only know that love starts as a feeling, but at some point, it turns into a decision.

Then, if you ask me the question, "who should I choose?" I will answer, "I will choose the latter." Why? Because to me, you don't really love the first one if you also love another one.

At least that's what I used to believe.

***

Petrified, I couldn't move. A giant bear-like monster stared at me from above with his glaring, red eyes.

As he lifted up his claw... I knew it was my end.

"Ahhh..." Catapulting my upper body, I found myself in a bed. "That dream again."

What does it even mean?

Turning to my left, I saw Emily in the other bed, still sleeping.

In front of me, rays coming from the sun hit the floor; it was already morning. I then went to the veranda looking at the bright sky.

"I couldn't do anything..."

I need to get stronger.

"I need to learn more magic. I need to train more."

An hour later, Emily woke up. "H-Hiiro," she squinted her eyes examining me from the window. "Why are you outside?"

"Nothing, I'm just thinking... Good morning."

"G-good morning," she greeted back.

Suddenly, we heard someone knocking at the door. "Y-you may enter," Emily spoke.

It was one of the guards. "My apologies for waking you up, Master Hiiro, Lady Emily."

The guard told us that Dullahan has organized a party as a commemoration of our acceptance in the castle; it was scheduled this coming lunch. He then gave Emily a gift and told us to prepare for the upcoming feast.

"We have prepared a dress for you, Lady Emily," the guard addressed. "The King requested that you should wear it for the party. There are also clothes for Master Hiiro."

"T-thank you," Emily replied looking at the clothes. She seemed to be very interested in it.

"If you don't have any question I'll excuse myself now," the guard said before he left.

After that, I went outside, so that Emily could change.

Moments later...

"H-Hiiro, I'm done changing."

When I opened the door, time froze as a beautiful princess stood bashfully in front of me. Her long, blue dress gracefully complemented her short, red hair. Staring at the masterpiece in front of me, it was the first time I saw someone this pretty. Her allure blocked all the voice that would come out from my mouth; I was speechless.

"Hiiro, please d-don't stare that much." Emily blushed covering her body with her hands.

"I-I'm sorry..." I apologized, switching my gaze off her. "Emily, you're so beautiful in that outfit."

"R-really?" She looked down and covered her face with her fringed.

"Yes, yes you are."

Afterward, we both went to the Great Hall after I changed clothes.