Moon Of Gold

Chapter 20: Back to where it started

      Time has passed and things have settled down. The guild is still a little odd around Julian but they aren't as bad as before. It takes time and the least I can do is appreciate their effort in welcoming him.
      Skipper returned home and while his visit was unexpected, I will miss him. He was probably the cutest gargoyle I have ever seen. I wonder if all the residents of Julian's home get one? Maybe its only Blood-Wielders.
      As for Julian and me, things have been doing good. I still have odd urges to beat the crap out of him for teasing me. It's as if calling him pale doesn't push any buttons. Well I mean if you're like that your whole life I guess it doesn't bother you. From strangers to this...it has been quite the experience. I don't regret any of it. Well, maybe his teasing.
      I spot him near the guild and sneak over. Julian was completely off guard and this was the perfect opportunity to sneak attack him. I edge closer to him then stop. He's bent down watching the river like how we first meant. It was like a trip down memory lane.
      It definitely has been some time from when we first met and now. Remembering us as complete curious strangers. I'm glad we made it out of that mess alive.
      I walk over to him and bend down, wrapping my arms around him. He gasps and I pull him down towards me. We lay there and he sighs.
      "What are doing?" He asks me.
      I roll my eyes and snort. "Ruining your moment. What are you doing?" I respond.
      He breaks out of my hold and pins me. "Oh I was just reminiscing in the past" he answers smirking down at me.
      My face flushes and I squirm underneath him. "Really? You idiot! Don't do that here or anywhere!" I growl with protest. He laughs and leans down. "Oh? What are you going to do if I don't stop?" He teases me.
      I hesitate for a moment then narrow my eyes. "This" I say grabbing him and pulling him closer. He stares at me then furrows his brow. "Ophira what are you do-" I press my lips against his and begin kissing him passionately. I hear him muffle in the kiss then he deepens the kiss.
      After what had felt like a few minutes I hear a whistle. Julian's body grows ridge and he looks up. His face is crimson and we jolt up.
      Silvaus stands there with a smirk on his face. "I know you two love each other but maybe keep the lovemaking in the house!" He laughs.
      I glare at him and Julian gets off, looking away in embarrassment. "It wasn't even that you cockblock!" I protest. I get up off the ground and point a finger at him. "We are definitely sparing tomorrow and I'm going to win!" I growl.
      Silvaus snorts and heads back inside the guild.
      I glare at Julian and he winces. "I told you this was horrible!" I growl. Heat flushes to my face and I stomp towards him. Julian takes a step back, his face scrunching up. "You made it worse not me. I wasn't expecting you to do that!" He protests waving his hands in defense.
      I huff and roll my eyes. "Let's go home you dog!" I exclaim. I hear him make a distress noise and laugh.

***

      I open my eyes and hear a knock at the window. I lazily get up, trying not to wake Ophira up. Through the window's blinds I see a small shadow of a bird. I open the blinds and see two raven. One has a red tint on its feathers and the other is completely normal. The black and red raven taps its beak on the window. There is a small letter in its beak. I open the window slowly and gently take the letter. The two ravens fly away and I close the window.
      Ophira stirs as I sit on the bed. I look over to her and sigh. I take in a breath and turn the letter over. It's...from my mother. I gulp and slowly open the envelope. Taking the letter out I mentally scream and unfold the paper.

Dear, Julian

      I can't wait to see you and your lovely woman soon. We just got done designing a new outfit for you. I'm so proud of you and how far you have come as a Blood-Wielder and my odd prince. You know where to find me!

With Love,
Your mum

      I stare back at the letter and my eye twitches. I don't know why that was happening but its possible that I didn't really want to come back home. It wasn't exactly my mother...it was other things.
      I look down and Ophira and gently shake her. She groans and looks up at me. "What? Is the house on fire or something?" She yawns. I smile and shake my head.
      "No...my mother wants us to visit soon."