Disclaimer: I do not own Magi: The Magical Labyrinth or its characters; that right belongs to Shinobu Ohtaka.

Author's Note: Again, this is an updated version for both grammar and stuff being taken from the story itself.


Word: Comprehension

Definition: The action or capability of understanding something.

Synonyms: conception, perception, interpretation.


2 months after Ren Kouen arrives on Samon Island

Year 1, Month 2 (July), Day 6

It had been three full days since the girl had come crashing into not just his life, but those of his brothers. Each of whom was handling it in their way. Koumei had become rather inquisitive, while Kouha was vocal about his dislike of their new arrival. Who was currently still lying unconscious in Kouen's bed.

Letting a small smile turned up the corners of his mouth, Kouen recalled the minutes following her slamming into his right shoulder. Knocking him and thus her under the water and filling his ears, nose, and a mouth full of seawater. Even now, he was still tasting the salt from it. Koumei and Kouha had pulled them from the ocean as the weather seemed to clear up instantly. Kouen had kept his arms wrapped around the girl's petite body. He refused to let her go until they all were on the beach.

It had taken a few minutes to orientate himself before issuing orders for Kouha to take the girl so Koumei could help him get back to the village. It earned him a borderline disgusted look from his little brother. Koumei being the taller was the obvious choice to help Kouen stay steady as they were closer in height. The trek back had been listening to both his brothers express their worry for the most part. With the occasional snide comment from Kouha about how it would be best to leave the girl because she'd be trouble

After that it became a slight blur to Kouen. Especially having to deal with not just the villagers, but the village healers. Two sisters, each having very distinct personalities, that had helped bring every child of the Kou imperial family into the world. While he liked them, Nana and Lady could be not only exhausting but mentally trying at times. Each had their expertise in the healing field on top of their magic and perceptiveness. That at the time, was downright scary. They left Kouen silently glad that they never took an interest in fighting. Together with the three would-be generals on a battlefield united practically undefeatable.

Running his hand down his face, Kouen kept his ears open for the return of Kouha with the sisters and Koumei. The girl or rather Lunaria had started showing signs of finally waking up.

Glancing down, he saw her face contort as she moved restlessly. She was making the blanket shift, falling from her body. Not wanting to be called an indecent fool again, Kouen reached down to pull the blanket back over her. Only to go still when his wrist was grabbed, and odd ringed eyes snapped open to look at him. A snarl was distorting the pale heart-shaped face.

"Tu quis es? Ubi est? Quid putas inferno facis?" ("Who are you? Where is this? What the hell do you think you are doing?")

Blinking at the softly hissed words, Kouen attempted to pull his hand back. Only to frown as nails dug into the flesh of his wrist. It was apparent that while he was pretty sure he knew who she was, the same could not be said for her. With the aggressive look she was giving him Kouen decided small talk wouldn't do him too much good.

"I am Kouen. Do you not remember me, Lunaria? As for the where and what, that is going to take a bit of explaining."

At his words, he saw something reflected in the depths of her eyes at the mention of his name. The slight tilt of her head and narrowing of her eyes as she tried to think. But after a few seconds, she shook her head. "Okay, how about this. Do you remember your name and where you are from?"

There was again a pause as she thought once more before nodding her head yes.

"Ego sum Lunaria Dracos, de Silva Eternia ..." ("I am Lunaria Dracos, from... Eternia Forest.")

Sounding hesitant as she spoke, Kouen waited. Watching as her emotions show clearly on her face, making her an open book to read. Only to see her look frustrated as she frowned, almost confused, up at him. Unsure of what she was going to do, he didn't expect her to sit up suddenly. Still grasping his right wrist and leaning in towards him and peering rather intently at his face. "... K-Kouen? No ... Ego ... non .." ("K-Kouen? No... I... Not..")

A soft growl following her words as she sat back, giving Kouen a more than a generous view. Not a stranger to the body of a female, Kouen still felt awkward as he tried to keep his eyes leveled on her face.

Cold air on his wrist made him realize that she had finally let him go. Only to recoil slightly as both her hands were suddenly cupping his face and jerking his head side to side. Raising an eyebrow as he watched Lunaria, as she tried to figure out if she believed him, let alone knew him. Only to chuckle at why she more than likely didn't recognize him.

Lifting his right hand, noting how wary her gaze became as she stilled and tensed.

"See."

Kouen spoke that single word as he used his hand to cover his goatee he was rather proud of. Those ringed eyes blinked before lighting up, as a smile appeared on her face.

"Kouen!" Her loud exclamation just before she threw herself at him.

The next thing Kouen knew was her arms were wrapped around his neck in a warm hug. Her actions once more, leaving him to feel awkward because if he hugged her back, he would be putting himself in what could be deemed a compromising position with a very naked girl. So, opting instead to pat her on the head. Eyes were glancing down to the partially hidden scars on her upper back. Seeing them again made something in him feel very protective as a memory of the past surfaced. Reconfirming that this was indeed the mysterious girl he had interacted with him his dreams all those years ago.

"So you do remember me. That's good. Now before you blacked out, what is the last thing you recall, Lunaria."

Again she went still but continued clinging to him. Making him realize he was able to touch her, now that she was in his world. When a softly mumble 'no' from her where her face was buried in his neck. Kouen started to suspect that she didn't have all her memories.

"Okay. How old are you, Lunaria?" There was a slight pause before she said nineteen, which caused him to hold his breath. Last time he talked to her in that dream world, she was eleven. And the last time he'd seen her, she was fifteen or sixteen. While he was now twenty-nine. A full ten years older than her, the most substantial gap so far, making her the same age as his younger brother Kouha.

"Kouen?" The soft tone as she spoke his name drew him from his musings just as a low chuckle made him look back towards the door, over his shoulder, to see a very amused Koumei leaning against the door frame. With Kouha and the healers were giving him varying degrees of dirty looks.

"I see that you are getting well acquainted with our mysterious guest, Lord Kouen."

Flinching at the sharp, mocking tone from Lady, as Nana did her best not to laugh as he felt heat flood his face. Like he'd been caught stealing a treat from the kitchens. Like he had done as a child. Kouen placed his hand on Lunaria's shoulder while reaching with his prosthetic limb for the blanket to cover her. He made sure to keep his red eyes pinned to those by the door. Once she was wrapped sufficiently, he made a motion for her to stay as he stood up. He was noting the slight widening of her odd ringed eyes at finally seeing his magic prosthetic limbs, causing an unfamiliar feeling to appear in his stomach. It was something he didn't like.

He was making his way to the door, giving a small nod to the healers, before marching stiff-backed out it. Already knowing his brothers would follow him. Kouen let his mind sort through what he'd observed and heard. A bit perplexed at the fact that she was now ten years younger than him and probably had either partial to full amnesia. The moment he heard the door clicked shut, Kouen stilled.

"So, is she who we thought?"

"What the fuck language was she speaking? I told you that bitch is trouble. We need to get rid of her." Stopping mid-turn at the second question, looking to Kouha who just stared back in his typical guarded gaze that was hard and defiant. His words left Kouen feeling even more perplexed, with a nice dose of irritation for his youngest brother. His need to get rid of her not sitting well.

"Koumei, she says she is Lunaria Dracos, from Eternia Forest. Add in the placing of the scars I saw, then yes, she is," Pausing for a breath before he answered his youngest brothers question. Not quite sure how to. "She spoke plainly. How did you not understand her?"

The twin blank, pink stares he received from both Kouha and Koumei, Kouen allowed his face to relax and show his confusion. "Like hell, that whore was speaking the common tongue. While I am not as learned as either 'Mei or you, that was a language I had never heard before," As Kouha vented, Kouen looked at Koumei. Who just gave a silent nod of his head in agreement with Kouha.


In the room

Lunaria stared back at the two women, who seemed to be assessing her. Though when they spoke, she understood them. Her ears were easily picking up on what they were whispering. Deciding to get their attention, she spoke up.

"Si tres quaestiones et rogant. Praestare possum non-exaudiam eos." ("If you three have questions, ask them then. I will not guarantee I can answer them.")

The moment she spoke, she saw them go still and look at her. None of them was immediately responding. "Do you understand us?"

Letting her gaze focus on the one who spoke. She made a mental note that this was possibly the eldest of the three. "Ita denique." ("Yes, just fine.")

When none of them answered again, just looked at each other, Lunaria began to wonder if they were not able to understand her, which was odd since she realized she understood them just fine.

Their hushed voices as they spoke amongst themselves once more, left her feeling agitated as she peered more closely at them. Lunaria was doing her best to note small things like differences in height, hair, posture, and tone of voice. The one that had asked her the question, she heard the other call, Lady. They were quite a few similarities between women. Which, Lunaria, surmised made them family. A word that made her heart feel heavy in her chest. Unsure why, as she seemed unable to recall if she even had any. Movement from the two ladies made her focus back on them. As the one who spoke, Lady reached out towards her. One hand on her forehead the other for her nearest wrist.

"So, I'm checking your temperature and pulse. I am going to ask you questions, nod your head yes or no if you can answer them, before speaking. Can you tell me your name?"

Frowning, Lunaria didn't move away. There was no intent to harm her person or malice coming from the woman. With a slow deep breath, Lunaria let her body relax and did as directed, nodding her head yes.

"Lunaria Dracos." Taking great pains to speak slowly and hoping that they would understand. At first, it was silent, but then the two started to laugh. Making Lunaria blink as she looked at each of them in turn.

"It's okay, Lunaria."

Giving them both a look, she hoped spoke volumes about what she was feeling made Lady, removed her hands from her head and wrist.

"Well, vitals are good. Again nod yes or no to the questions. Since you understand us, but we do not understand you."

As Lady's words sank in, Lunaria felt her eyes widen. Heat rushing to her cheeks. Their actions had seemed odd when she spoke, now she knew why. They were only confirming that there was a language barrier. Which made her question why Kouen said nothing. Before recalling, he had asked where she was from — causing panic to well up in her.

As a whimper slipped passed her lips, Lunaria felt the familiar sensation of falling, as her eyes rolled into the back of her head. While muffled voices spoke around her, all she wanted was for this to be a very odd dream. From which she would awake the next time she opened her eyes. Wanting to see someone, but not sure who as she couldn't seem to recall anyone at all. Making her feel a bit more panic as the world went black and silent.

TBC!