It Wasn't What It Seemed To Be

Chapter 14 -Like How It Used To Be-

As Mafu and Luz headed to the thrown room, they were immediately greeted by the gaurds. Turns out, they were also greatly worried for the angel. But Mafu assured them he was ok and well. Luz smiled before saying goodbye to the gaurds before taking the albino with him.

"So what's the surprise?" The albino asked. Luz gave a chuckle before smiling, "Well I can't tell you, or else it wouldn't be a surprise." Mafu nodded as they continued walking till they reached their destination. There was the pink-haired male, holding a present. Next to him, were the others that were waiting for them.

Luz then walked to the male who was holding the present before smiling at him. "Thank you Nqrse." He said before the male handed the present to Luz carefully. The albino stared at the present wondering what it could be. Telling from the size, he could tell it wasnt a very small present.

Luz then sat the present down gently before signalling the angel to kneel down. "Go ahead and open it."  Mafu nodded before carefully removing the ribbon, and as well as the wrapping around it, that left a cardboard box. He opened it before smiling brightly before and picking up the guitar from the box.

He looked up at the group, "Thank you so much!" He then quickly gave each and one of them a hug. "You always wanted a guitar, so... We decided to get you one." Luz explained.  He then felt the angel hug him again tightly. "Thank you! So so much!" He chuckled before patting his head. When he looked up, he saw the rest slightly shaking. "What's wrong?"

"N-No it's just..." Sakata then finished the sentence for the purple haired male next to him, "What Shima is saying.. Is that we want a hug too again...." Luz smiled and sighed before spreading his arms out for them, but the albino was still clinging on until the group started hugging them both tightly.

Even though he felt squished, Mafu smiled and turned tried turning around, trying to hug the group back. He felt happy being back, he felt comfortable being around the people who he calls family. The people who had let him stay, the people who loved him.

But then a small frown appeared on his face, remembering about the swordsman and his group of friends. Of course this couldn't be seen from the hug but, he couldn't help but miss them so much already, despite being home. There was just a part of him that felt like he was missing something.

After the group finished their long hug, they all had a huge smile on their faces. Shima then had gotten an idea, "Hey, why don't we all take the day off, and head to the garden. You know, to have like a small picnic."

Then they turned to the blond, "Please Luz? Can we?" Nqrse asked sweetly at the blond. Mafu couldn't help but snicker at their interactions. Luz noticed it, but he couldn't help but slightly turn red from the pink-haired male. "F-Fine... Only cause Mafu's back."

Nqrse smiled at him, "Thank you!" The blond nodded before looking away to see the albino's smirk. "Mafu... I swea-"

"C'mon you two! Let's go already!" Sakata exclaimed. Luz and Mafu nodded before smiling. They followed the group into the garden while looking around, seeing how the others smiled brightly, Luz felt much more calm. He then noticed Nqrse starting to place the plates and napkins on the ground on top of a blanket near some flowers.

"Nqrse! Can I go ahead and get the pastries?" Sakata asked. The male tilted his head, "But, shouldn't the pastries wait until we finish eating?" Mafu then spoke out while crossing his arms, "Are you kidding? Pastries can never wait!" The male then gave a sigh, "Fine, go ahead and bring the pastries, Sakata."

The red-head gave a simple nodd before heading inside to bring in the pastries. Everyone else was just walking around and talking normally. The albino had sat down next to some blue flowers, silently thinking to himself. He stared at the flowers for a few moments, everything seemed quiet for him.