Moonlight Flower

Vol.02 Backstory #09 [The Lost Ring]

"Hey," Musica said as he opened the door of his own house. He almost bumped to Clarence who was going out that late night.

"Oh, sorry," said Clarence who immediately averted his eyes. "I'm going out for a while."

"Okay..." was all Musica could say as the other guy had already stepped outside.

He turned to Sora who was drinking a glass of water in the dining area. "Is he okay?"

"He's been like that lately. We can't blame him. Our trip from another country led us to no clue at all, again. He's been getting anxious now."

"I am just about to tell you guys about another mission. The second one since the start of Argent Securities Agency," Musica excitedly said. "And this will be your first."

"Congrats, by the way, for the first job's success!" Sora cheered, raising his glass of water. "We're actually looking forward to our turn."

"One of my classmates from college is getting married next week. The bride-to-be is kind of famous. We're in charge of the security. It's a good opportunity for you two since it's out of the country. Their venue is a woodland, near almost a forest with wild animals." Musica's face suddenly formed a question mark. "Can he talk to any animals?"

Sora shook his head. "No."

"How about to wolves?"

Sora chuckled. "No, man. I also asked him that before. He can turn into a wolf but he can't speak to real wolves. Except to his own clan. The same as him."

"Oh, I see. Thought that's one of his supernatural powers."

"He's physically strong, though. Almost three to four times than above average human."

Musica got curious again. "Can you hear him when he's in his wolf form?"

"No. But he can understand me. You have witnessed it yourself that he's sanity is still the same."

"That still amazes me. I mean, never in my whole life have I ever imagined that I will encounter someone that's not a normal human. Werewolves, vampires, ghosts - I only thought of them as fantasies; creation of human minds. But here he is with us. And he has a mission to fulfill."

"I also couldn't believe it at first. I thought that was all a dream. And now we're living in the same world."

"I'm really curious. Can I come with you guys if you go back to your world?"

"Of course. You're very much welcome. Like how we are welcome in your house. His father will surely like to meet you and give his thanks for being kind to his son."

Musica shrugged. "Nah. Like I said, no need to repay. I just want to see how it looks like there."

"It's particularly snowing there more than sunny, so ready your thermal jackets."

"Really?"

"Yeah. It was almost the end of the snow season when he left. When we came here, it was a hot day."

"That's why you had to adjust."

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Clarence went off without any particular destination in mind.

He walked aimlessly until he stopped when he saw something on his way. On a street corner, under a lamp post, a small, shining and sparkling thing caught his attention. He looked at it as if he was familiar with it. He picked it up. It was a ring with a small diamond.

"This is..."

"Ms. Abie!" A voice of man called out. "Where are you?"

Clarence looked back and saw a familiar old man. He approached him.