When they went out to see about continuing, the excuse was the same.
"I'm sorry. The clean up is still incomplete. I'll make sure that you're notified when it's done."
"Thank you." Luna said, turning to leave. Derick had stayed at the inn. He still seemed upset about the evening before."Oh, ma'am," the guard said, causing Luna to turn.
"Yes?"
"Are you a summoner?"
"Yes."
"I must warn you. There have been reports of summoners being kidnapped. Please be careful."
"I will. Thank you." Luna said as she walked away. I better stay close to Derick, Luna thought as she walked back to the travel agency. When she arrived, she found Derick sitting in the spot where she liked to sit at. She went and sat beside him and looked out at the ruins. After a few minutes, Luna placed her hand on Derick's arm and asked,
"Is everything ok?" He looked at her and
she gazed into his eyes.
"I guess so. You look troubled.
What's wrong?"
"There's been reports of summoners being kidnapped." Luna said, biting down on her lip.
"Don't worry." Derick said, touching her cheek. "I won't let them get you. If they do, I'll chase them down until I either find you or die in the process."
"Promnise?"
"Promise." Derick said, kissing her. The kiss lingered for a moment, and Luna wished he hadn't pulled away. It was late in the afternoon and a breeze began to blow. Luna shivered as the breeze swept over her.
"Come, on. Let's go inside where we can keep warm." Derick suggested.
"Ok. We'll be informed when we can continue." Luna said as they walked in.
"Alright."
After they had eaten dinner, a guard came into the inn.
"Are either of you a summoner?"
"I am." Luna said, looking up at the guard.
"Clean up is complete. You can go when you are ready,"
"Thank you." Luna said as the gaurd left.
"We'll leave in the morning. We'll travel only during the day. It'll be much safer for you."
"Ok. Derick?"
"Yes?"
"I love you." She meant it with all her heart. Not just her heart, but also her soul. She didn't know what she would do if she lost him.
"I love you, too."