The gust of wind on a cold morning of September was a greeting that I looked forward to everyday. I pedalled my bike faster as the icy breeze roughly caressed my skin. It was a pleasant feeling that gave me an image of flight—that somehow felt that I was soaring high in the sky.

The sound of the morning bell interrupted me from my thoughts and sent me back to the reality I was supposed to be in. "I wanna go home already," I sighed to myself as I parked my bike in somewhere safe and appropriate.

It was time for school.

The clock ticked slowly as my classmates and teachers talked about things that I was not interested in. Good thing that my seat was near the window, I could easily observe the glorious sky. The gentle tint of blue that dances with the soft pure clouds and is enlightened by the radiant sun is a luxurious scenery that I would love to observe all the time. I sighed with much passion as a smiled crept on my face while I rested my chin on top of the palm of my hands.

I love the sky.

"Nue-kun?" The teacher called out for the attendance. It was the guy who didn't attend class for 3 weeks. The teacher scratched his head as he looked at the attendance sheet, "Nue-kun's not here again?"

Whispers erupted and gave birth to the piling information and rumours about Nue.

"Isn't that Nue thee Nue? Thunder King of Genesis? Yeah, I know. It's cool that he's in our class but he doesn't attend school so it doesn't make much difference. Wah! I heard he's busy managing his territory and he's also busy with Genesis. Who cares about that? Have you seen his regalia? It's so fricken cool man! I want his autograph!" Mostly the male population of the class excitedly discussed.

I couldn't keep up with their conversation, mainly because I didn't exactly know what they were talking about. It was something about Air Treks, Roads, Stormriders and Kings that I had no clue of. I focused all of my attention to the scenery that I love and let the time pass as I cherished the view.

School ended with a quick ring of the bell.

"Ah! Mana, come here for a second," The teacher called out to me.

I walked over to him and asked what he wanted, "Is there something you need, sir?"

"Ah, yes. You live in Tsubaki Street near the Library, right?"

I nodded as a form of response.

"Great! Could you bring these modules to Nue for me? The principal informed me that Nue wouldn't be attending school because of family issues this week that's why he asked me to get these modules ready for Nue. I thought you can drop by Nue-kun's house since he's around your neighbourhood. Here! His address is written there." The teacher scratched the back of his head as he shoved me a stack of papers. Clearly, he filtered out and replaced the fact that the principal informed him to arrange the modules for Nue and bring it himself to the absentee's home.

What an irresponsible teacher!

I was supposed to complain and not agree upon his request but as soon as I opened my mouth, the teacher quickly said his thanks and fled the scene as fast as he could. A sweat dropped from my temples as I clenched the modules.

I guess it can't be help then.

The moment I set foot out of the school and got on my bike, I took a detour towards the abandoned park near my house. It was an area off-limits to everyone. But it was also a secluded area that was perfect for sight seeing.

Time passes, changing the colours of the sky to another. The cycle continues as morning turns noon and noon turns into night. The transition from orange to purple was bewitching—it was like a romantic meeting of the sun with the moon. As the sky turns into night, the light of the sun dissipates—calling the distant stars to light over the earth. The breath of cold wind against my skin was comforting as I looked up and savoured the moment.

I don't know why, but I was attracted to the sky. It was as if it was calling me.

I reached up, lifting my right hand to the air as if I was grabbing on to something. Maybe I was attracted to the sky because of what it symbolizes?

"Freedom."

The sound of motor and wheels loudly drummed my ears and interrupted me from my thoughts. It was an unfamiliar sound that resembled a cable wire being pulled back violently from its fulcrum. But as soon as I saw the form of the one who caused the sound, my senses took the scene into a different level of fascination.

Under the full moon, the sound became familiar—like that of the birds as they flap their wings while soaring into the sky. A majestic form that swallowed my attention came forth before my eyes as it became aligned to the centre of the moon. How do I describe it as?

The aura I received from the scene was deep, strong, and prideful. It was clearly a form of a man that rode the heavens in pure majesty with incredible ambiance. A sharp glint of the overall dark metallic armour and the graceful dance of the cape ensnared my senses. It was as if he was the dark knight of the sky.

I was completely captivated—enthralled by this entity.

Somehow I got his attention by my eyes being completely engrossed to his presence, so he manoeuvred himself in the air and changed his course to where I was. I grew nervous as my heart stopped for a moment as he landed in front of me. Even though his face was covered in a dark mask that matched his armour, I could feel his intense gaze. As soon as my heart caught up, the rhythm of its beating seemed to fluctuate.

He walked closer towards me. His footsteps reverberated and engulfed me into a deeper feeling of anxiety. Only a foot away, he held up his hand and reached out for me.

Lub. Dub. Lub. Dub. Lub. Dub.

As soon as I couldn't hold more of the tension, I heard a buzzing ring and then suddenly, everything went black. All I could remember was the feeling of flight and the image of the dark knight of the sky.

It was love at first sight.