Avery woke up in Kaname's arms. "Good morning" he said in his calm voice. She smiled. "Morning." Then she sat straight up. "I gotta go talk to my dad" she said. "I won't allow you" Kaname said. "Why not?" she asked. "Because there's a risk that he won't give you back to me." Kaname said. "I still have to see what he wants" Avery sighed getting out of bed. "I'll return your shirt later. If that's alright with you." Avery sighed slipping on her heels. "I'm not going to let you go." Kaname said again by her side now. "Listen…Kaname, I have to. More than likely he is already waiting for me. If I don't go to him he will whip up a storm to try and find me." Avery sighed kissing him on the lips gently then smiled walking out towards the door. "Don't do this to me." Kaname sighed by her sighed still. "Do what? Kaname, the only way I can be free is…well…you know" she said. "Then lets do it now" Kaname said taking her into his arms. "No, I want to see what he wants first. What my options are." Avery said backing away from him. He sighed letting her go. "I'll see you later" she smiled walking down the stairs and out the door.
At the sun dorm…
"Avery you're alright" Yuki smiled hugging her. "What are you doing waiting in my dorm?" Avery laughed. "I was worried about you." She sighed sitting on her bed. "I'm good." Avery smiled. She started changing into her day uniform braiding her hair in two parts both coming down her chest resting there. She brushed her teeth noticing Yuki still waiting for her. "I'm fine. Really" Avery smiled sitting next to her. "You're not lying to me are you?" Yuki asked. "No." "I hate being left out in the dark" Yuki said her voice serious now. "Okay…I'll tell you" Avery sighed. "You're one of my best friends here so I'll tell you." She paused for a moment then began. "My father is what happened to me last night. He wants me to do something and I told him no. So he got angry and well you know the rest. Then today he is sending the council to come talk to me." Avery concluded. "Oh…" Yuki said not sure she was understanding right. "He won't stop until I do what he wants. The only way to be free is well I think you know." Yuki nodded understanding that part. "I've done some bizarre things since I've been here, and now I like doing this part of life and I'm not sure I want to give all this up just to do what he wants." Avery sighed then added, "I am the heir to the throne" "So what you're telling me is that there is a kingdom out there that you're a princess in" Yuki said. Avery nodded. "If I take the throne then I won't be able to ever see any of you guys again." "That sucks" Yuki sighed. "Tell me about it" "Hmm…" Yuki thought. "What?" Avery asked. "What if you were to deny the throne…choose the other path I mean." Yuki said. Avery's eyes went wide. "You're right. I can't believe I didn't see this before" Avery smiled. "See what?" Yuki asked confused now. "I could always take my mothers side." "You have a mother," Yuki asked regretting she did. "That was a stupid question," she added. Avery chuckled to herself. "My mom is the moon" "That's awesome" Yuki smiled. "You're lucky to have the sun and the moon for parents" "Sometimes I am" Avery said. "So if you take your moms side then you can be free of your dad" Yuki smiled. "Exactly, but If I take my moms side I will be the ruler of the night. I'd have to take that throne." Avery sighed. "But still my mom is a lot easier to get along with and more understanding then my dad." "How will your dad take this?" Yuki asked. "I don't know, not to good. He'll be furious, but he will get over it because mom will have a talking with him." Avery said. "That's brilliant" Yuki smiled. "But we have one problem" "What?" Yuki asked. "I'm not sure this will go so smoothly" "What do you mean?" "There will be some arguing going on and I will have major mood swings" Avery sighed. "What do you mean?" Yuki asked again. "I mean my mom and dad will argue and be pulling me from side to side. And so which brings us going form sunny to moon. They will be messing up the atmosphere" Avery sighed. "Nothing to bad right." Yuki asked. "Hard to say. All I know is I am going to have to bring this up to mom first" Avery said. "Before the council arrives" "How do we do that?" Yuki asked. "Simple I'm going to need an open room for this." Avery said. "Right…follow me," Yuki said grabbing her hand and leading her to and open room.
The empty room…
"You weren't kidding when you said it was empty," Avery said looking around seeing nothing but four walls. "Will this do?" Yuki asked. "Its perfect." "Now what?" Yuki asked. "Ready to meet my mother?" Avery asked. "What! You're taking me with you?" Yuki asked surprised. "Don't be scared. She's nice." Yuki nodded taking Avery's hand. Avery put her other free hand to her chest over her heart. "Moon Realm I'm home" Avery said her eyes turning white. "Avery" Yuki whispered. "Its okay" she whispered. At that moment a bright light appeared in the distance. "Ready" Avery asked. Yuki nodded following Avery. They walked toward the light, which looked like a door.
Moon Realm…
"Whoa!" Yuki smiled "Its beautiful here. Everything's so moonlighty" Avery chuckled. "Is that even a word?" she asked. "I have no idea, but this place is awesome. I can't even find the right words to describe this place." Yuki smiled. "I'm glad you like it" Avery smiled. "Is it always night time here?" Yuki asked. "Pretty much…yeah" Avery said, "It varies from time to time. Whichever mood my mom is in I guess." Avery said. "You're glowing" Yuki smiled. "Yeah I do that when I'm here"
"Princess Avery welcome home" a person said walking up to them. "Hey Tristan" Avery smiled giving him a hug. He had light brown hair that hung loosely from his head outlining his eyes and ears. His smile was wide and gorgeous. "This is my friend Yuki" Avery smiled. "Hello Yuki" Tristan said kissing her hand. She started blushing. "Here" he said his hand glowing; appearing in his hand was a dozen of white roses. "For you my lady" he said handing them to Yuki. "And for you" he bowed, his hand glowing and in it appeared a dozen of red roses. He handed them to Avery. "Thank you Tristan, but that wasn't necessary. You know I don't like accepting gifts," Avery said. "Sorry my princess. I just like to spoil you" he said bowing again. She chuckled, "Its fine." "So how's mother?" she asked. "Waiting for you," Tristan said his arms pointing in the direction of a huge white castle. Avery took a deep breath then exhaled. "Well better get this over with. Ready Yuki?" she asked. Yuki nods. "I'll see you later Tristan" Yuki smiled. He smiled back with a nod. "See yeah" Avery said walking towards the castle, Yuki following close behind.
To be continued in Volume Nine…
