It Wasn't What It Seemed To Be

Chapter 31 -Start Of Exploration And Possible Memories-

"Hey, Mafu?"

The small albino turned to the small child as he tilted his head, "Yeah?" Luz sat down on the bed while giving a sigh, "Do you think father is busy again today?" Mafu thought about it for a bit before getting an idea, 'Why dont you go ask him?"

"Hm... Your right. Wanna go ask him together Mafu?" The albino let out a smile before happily nodding.

"Then let's go!"

As the two small children walked through the empty halls of the castle, the two took a moment to look out from one of the open balconies. From there, they could see one of their friends neat small pond with what seemed to be another friend. But the only thing was, is that that "friend" was someone they didin't recognize.

"Sakatan?" Mafu called feeling confused. The small red-head looked up and gave an innocent wave at the albino, "Mafudon! Luz! Meet my new friend, Uaratan!" He said, smiling brightly as the shorter brunette next to him waved at the two as well. The two children returned their smile as they both waved back. The small blonde then remembered about his father before explaining, "Hold on a sec, me and Mafu need to go ask my father if he's busy today! We'll be right back to meet your new friend!"

"Alright then!"

"Looks like someone is making new friends." A calm yet firm voice said, standing behind both the blonde and the albino with a sweet smile, he was tall and had blonde hair. Luz and Mafu both then let out a bright smile, tightly hugging the man infront of them, "Father!"

The Lord let out a chuckle as he patted both of the boy's heads. Luz looked up at the tall man, still hugging him as he wondered, "Father... Will you be busy today?"

"Unfortunately, yes." He sighed.

"O-Oh..."

The two children let out a frown. This was easily noticed by the Lord of course, so he kneeled down and smile at them both. "How about this, when I come back home today, we can play all you want. I'll even make sure your mother will join us this time since she isn't busy as today." He said. This earned a happy nod from the two boys in response.

"How about you two go outside with Sakata? I heard he brought new friends today for you two to meet."

"We will father!" They both said in unison, giving their father one last hug before happily running off. "Careful out there you two! And make sure not to trip while you run!" A voice called, letting out a small laugh. It was woman, she had beautiful long white hair with a pair of lovely ruby colored eyes. She smiled before she walked towards the Lord, giving a peck on the cheek gently.

"I hope they each get along well."

"I hope so too."

"Sakatan!" Mafu called, giving the red-head a hug as a greeting. "Mafudon!" He giggled, hugging his friend back before the two let go. Sakata then ran over to a small group of kids around their age. "Meet our new friends!"

But  of course, Mafu had his behind both Sakata and Luz instinctively. He wasn't much of a people person, and he was honestly very shy. The blonde simply smiled as he shook his head, "C'mon, it's okay Mafu! I'm sure they're very nice people." He said, patting the albino's head gently. Sakata then started to walk over to them with bright eyes.

"Everyone, this is Luz and Mafumafu! They're Lord Kazuki's sons!"

"Sons?" A blonde with gold eyes said tilting his head. "I thought the Lord here had only one?" The kid next to him with a pair of bright blue eyes shook his head, "No the reason they now say that because the Lord married someone from the village who currently had a son."