Chapter 3: Night at Gi Ankalia
Seven white lines were drawn almost simultaneously in the night sky of Chaldene. One by one the white winged horses stomped their hooves on the warm grass of Gi Ankalia. The white feathers that fell from the wings scattered around where they landed. The six Kings descended from their Pegasus backs. The first flight with the heavenly horses left an exciting impression on them. The Celestial King landed last. His bangs that were blown by the wind after the flight clearly showed his perfect face and good looks.
"Hi guys..." Peter who came out through the main gate rushed to hug his friends.
"???" Nathanael dodged by leaning forward, refusing to be hugged.
"Cyruss.." The Celestial King then just rushed at the Pixy King.
“hngg...” Cyrus flapped his wings and rose into the air, dodging Nathanael's embrace.
"uhh...." Annoyed, Peter's face was sullen.
(you guys getting along huh) *Romora
(yes indeed..) *Damian
"Hahaha.. it's fine.." Erick drew closer to the leader of Chaldene. The Dragon King casually rubbed his head, treating him as a sulky little brother.
"How are you Dragons?" Adryan approached Erick, offering him a handshake.
"Okay.. I'm good" Erick returned his position and patted Adryan's shoulder while half hugging him. Half-beast pair that get along well.
“Hi.. Ryota..” Nathanael greeted Ryota while tilting his head.
"hello too .." as he was greeted he did not hesitate to come back together.
"Come on..”
"Can we go around and say hello to the Unicorns here again?" asked Yanda, Pegasus who was assigned by Nathanael to pick up Erick at Draecorona. For a moment he wanted to greet his fellow heavenly horses.
"Of course, at night they usually gather in the forest on the outskirts of the nearest village, they will respond to your arrival by lighting their horns .." Peter answered as he turned around.
Yes, this is the first time Infin8 has gathered at Gi Ankalia again at night. The last time they gathered there was when they were still on the Gate of South sealing mission. Later they enjoyed gathering at Blumengarte because of the sweet desserts and the beautiful flower gardens in the courtyard. Or the luxurious Kteno Diasti, the huge palace where Nathanael lived where anyone could even reflect on the white gleam of the marble floor. The last time they were together was in early summer, at Andrew's unique Vathlanti castle. The castle which is half above the water and half in the water has a very refreshing view of the sea.
"Come on .." said Yanda while turning to his fellow.
"Yeahh..." The other 5 Pegasus followed. One by one they flew towards the nearest forest. As long as Nathanael gathered with his friends, they also joined in the fun.
"I'll call you guys again when we're done huh..." Nathanael said while hugging Cyrus' arms who finally gave up after being chased. The seven kings stepped into the great fortress of Gi Ankalia.
"Night at this fort.. exactly like that time huh .." Cyrus suddenly remembered again, remembering the tough test they went through together.
"Yeah.. it feels like just yesterday we were on a mission to save the Arc Chaestra that risked our lives..." Andrew, replied while looking up at the black sky.
"Hey hey, don't worry, don't be so upset.. while we're together why don't we have fun as usual.. hey Peter, I haven't had dinner yet.. what are you preparing for us??" Damian, who didn't want to dwell on the sadness, turned the conversation jokingly. He nudged the owner of Gi Ankalia who was walking beside him.
"Ouh... let's just go in first, I've prepared all sorts of things... from heavy meals to snacks, just let's celebrate our reunion..."
"yeeeeyy...."
The entrance of Gi Ankalia is so big and majestic. As soon as you step inside, beautiful patterned ceramics and giant chandeliers welcome you. The interior and decorations that fill the room have not changed and remain beautiful because they have been well preserved for hundreds of years. Several palace workers who happened to pass by them kindly greeted them. Peter didn't ask his courtiers to formally welcome him, he wanted his friends to be comfortable with regular gatherings and to forget the burdens of their country for a while.
"Do you remember where the stairs lead to?"
"We don't need stairs, come on Cyrus .." Nathanael opened his wings again, then flew while pulling Cyrus' hands and didn't climb the stairs like the others.
"Eh eyy let me go.. I can fly by myself .." Cyrus who stumbled along with flapping his wings offset Nathanael who had flown first.
"On the balcony, okay.." The weather forecast that night was bright, so Peter wanted to gather with his friends on the second floor balcony like that time.
"Okay.." Nathanael still flew to the second floor of Gi Ankalia. Cyrus followed behind him. Nathanael's flight trail scattered white feathers. While Cyrus's flight trail scatters twinkling fairy dust.
Ryota unveil his long Hakama, revealing his Geta sandals which made a sound every time he stepped. Erick walked at the behind and Adryan walked by his side. So far they were calm and didn't talk much, saving the topic of conversation when things were relaxed.
"huft .. gosh.. I hate stairs .. " Andrew’s pair of legs a bit weak because they rarely climb stairs.
Erick smiled faintly then approached and embraced his Siren brother.
"Come on Andrew.."
Arriving on the second floor together they walked down the hall to the balcony that Peter had prepared, or rather a small party that had been prepared there. Once on the balcony, a sprinkling of stars from the clear night sky greeted. The semi-circle moon reflects yellowish white light. Cyrus' blue wings also reflect the light of the light. Adryan's pupils widened and made his face look cute.
"have a seat .." Peter approached the large table he had prepared and sat down on one of the chairs. Dinners ranged from meals such as stewed meat, mushrooms and vegetables, snacks such potato fries and sweet pastries, as well as fresh drinks such as fruit juices, milkshakes and cold coffee.. just choose which one you want to taste.
"yeah.. bon appetit..." Damian said as he chose a chair to sit down. He chose to sit across from their invitee that night.
"Chaldene's economy is promising this season.. I want to celebrate it at the same time meet up with all of you .." he said as he poured a glass of cold coffee into his glass.
"You guys have come?" a familiar voice greeted. The group of Kings looked in the same direction.
"Oh, Cyari..."
"hello .. Peter said you agree with my offer .."
"Yes indeed.. your offer makes us really curious.." Damian replied with tongs in his right hand, waiting for the meat and vegetables he was boiling to cook.
"I thought you were hanging out with other Unicorns.. some of the Pegasus who escorted us haven't returned to Asteria because they want to meet up also..." Nathanael replied as the one who called the Pegasus.
"I've met them on the way here, that's why I know that all of you have come .." Cyari chose to sit next to Peter. Even without a sitting mat, of course, his stocky body is still equal to the height of the Kings.
"Don't be shy, just look at Damian's.. I purposely prepared a suitable dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner" Peter took a bowl and chopsticks and scooped a portion of boiled meat along with the warm gravy.
".. your satire doesn't apply to me.. honesty is number one" replied the Shapeshifter while chewing on the dish he boiled himself.
"Is that watermelon juice? Wow, watermelon is a bit rare in Draecorona, you know…” Erick poured a glass of cold and refreshing watermelon juice into his clear glass.
"I've always wondered how you guys survived in the cold of the north pole .." After a long time, Cyari just had time to ask the Dragon himself.
“Draecorona is not completely covered in snow.. there are green and fertile outskirts for agriculture.. we produce food there.. our sea is pretty vast, not to mention the large lake in the middle of the pole.. the need for seafood is fulfilled, less more like that…”
"I see.. finally my question is answered .."
"Cyari do you want an apple?" Andrew who is also sitting beside Cyari offers a big ripe red apple.
"No thank you, I'm already full.." The tip of Cyari's bangs covered some of his dim black eyes. Even though he had just met again, the other 7 kings were very friendly.
"Nghh..."
"What’s wrong Cyrus?" Nathanael who was sitting beside Cyrus saw that he was restless and asked.
"This sensation is felt again.. my blood is like a ripple and there is a strange flow in my body .." Cyrus who was tasting the sweet cake suddenly put down his fork and held his neck.
"Before we talk about Chaldene's hidden Gem… can you tell me in more detail how you sealed the cursed gate?"
"Eh? Uhm.."
".. the late Joseph sacrificed himself by released all his Magia and close the two gates .." Erick held a glass of watermelon juice with both hands while looking down languidly. His emotion that was summoned again could be seen from the thin layer of ice that suddenly enveloped his glass.
"Yes.. he led the sealing.. when we cast the spell of 9 kingdoms and turned 9 keys.. the two gates suddenly opened again and threw Magia in large numbers .." Adryan apparently became serious about the incident that made an impression on their minds .
“uhm.. we were affected by the blow of the Magia.. I even changed into Siren form on the land because I couldn't control the flow of my Magia.. Nathanael got 6 wings.. the seven Ryota tails came out.. let alone run away, we couldn't even stand up.. ” continued Andrew. Cyari listened to their stories carefully.
".. and being the only one who was sane in the blow of Magia, he sacrificed himself into the gap and closed the gate from the inside to save us.. so we can continue the sealing process .." Ryota said. Among the many drinks available, he chose hot tea. The reflection of his face reflected off the brown tea surface.
"Not only did he save us, he gave me a little bit of his power.. I sealed the Gate of South with his golden Magia and Heaven's spell.. but since then my body has felt strange sensations." Cyrus ended their story about the Gate of South, still clutching his neck. and his shoulders.
If we could turn back time, could we go back to that time.. when you were still here..
Gifts
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received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
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