Daffy here with the latest update. Enjoy.
Being of light
Yuki and Haru were talking in the dinning hall whilst Toto and Muta were fighting over Muta's eating habits. Yuki and Haru were oblivious to what they were saying, having tuned them out already.
"So Haru, you and Baron?" asked Yuki chuckling at Haru as she blushed.
"I don't know Yuki, it all seems too good to be true. I mean I never thought Baron would ever feel the same way about me as I do about him," replied Haru, a dreamy look on her face at the memory of the kiss.
"Haru don't sell yourself short, Baron would be lucky to have you," said Yuki sternly before smiling at the girl.
"You think so?" asked Haru day dreaming about her future with Baron.
"I know so," replied Yuki winking at the end.
Meanwhile Baron and Lune were still in the hall talking to the Order, who were explaining all they knew about the Key and the prophecy.
"Long ago it was said that a Key created of light will hold enough power to open the gates of darkness, it was said that this Key would be protected by a living cat doll," Zaru said turning to Baron.
"But I don't have the key. I've never even heard of this prophecy," said Baron hand on his chin thinking.
"Then you may not have found the Key yet or the key hasn't found you yet," replied Zaru before continuing. "If that is the case then we must locate the key and destroy it."
"But why destroy it?" asked Lune thinking that they could just keep it under magical protection.
"It is too dangerous for this key to be kept around, for it is also a skeleton key. If it falls into the wrong hands the results could be disastrous, even if the hands it falls in has nothing to do with the gates of darkness," replied Zaru a grim look on his features.
"I see..." said Baron still not liking the fact that they wanted to destroy the key. "Tell me what happens if we arrive too late and the gates are opened," Baron asked as a second thought.
"It is said that only the Key can destroy the power and save the world," replied Zaru.
"But if this key is so important, surly we shouldn't destroy it, and instead use it for good," said Lune at the prospect of having to fight an unknown evil force.
"As I have already explained the key can do more then just open the gates of darkness. The Key alone has the power to destroy entire continents," answered Zaru in a firm yet determined tone.
Lune and Baron looked at each other both thinking the same thing "How can this get any worse?", when a clearing of the throats announced the arrival of the messengers.
"Sire the Amphibian and Reptile Kingdoms say they have no clue of this key that you speak of, but they do say that they have heard of a being of light if that helps, they are also setting up defences that can be called upon if needed," said one of the messengers before turning to leave.
"A being of light?" thought Baron wondering if there was more to this Key then they have already been told.
Zaru looked back towards the other members of the order a silent conversation going on between them.
"Your highness forgive me but we must take our leave now, here are some weapons you may use for your protection," said Zaru giving Lune 10 torches before turning to exit the palace. On their way they ran into Haru and the others coming the other way. Zaru stopped, watching Haru walk past and was studying her closely, taking no notice of those who were accompanying her.
"Elder, why did you not tell them that the key is a living being?" asked one of his followers in a rough voice suggesting a male cat. Turning Zaru answered his faithful follower.
"Because dear child, they will not help us if they think we wish to destroy an innocent who was given no choice in this, especially if they think that it could be one of his friends," said Zaru thinking of the girl he had just seen.
Haru and the others entered the hall where Baron and Lune were talking to another messenger.
"....Dog Kingdom and Bird Kingdoms have no knowledge of this prophecy sire, but are standing on guard in case the gates of darkness or Realm of Shadows as they put it are opened."
"I see thank you, good work Natoru you may return to my father now," the messenger who could now be identified as Natoru turned saying a short hello to Miss Haru before leaving.
"Any luck with this Key business?" asked Haru walking over to Baron whilst Yuki ran over to Lune giving him a comforting hug.
"We can't say for sure. It seems that there has been a secret society dedicated to destroying the Key, and the other kingdoms have no knowledge of this elusive key," replied Baron looking towards the others.
"But we do have weapons to fight these shadow cats," added Lune, handing a torch to every one in the group.
After explaining what the torch does the group decided to grab a late dinner before departing for bed.
Sitting down between Baron and Yuki, Haru groaned seeing the Ex-Cat King come in to join them for dinner, she smiled hearing Yuki groan from beside her. The Ex-Cat King choose his seat making sure he had a good view of Haru, who was trying to ignore his stares focusing on the food laid in front of her. Baron sensing her discomfort engaged Haru into a conversation. One that only the two could hear.
"Haru about the kiss, I'm sorry I never should have acted that way," Baron said nervously Haru felt her heart break, thinking that she had been rejected, feeling tears come to her eyes, "I should have known, how could someone like Baron fall for some one like me," thought Haru.
Baron turned looking Haru in the face seeing the sadness in her eyes, he felt his heart sink thinking that she thought of it as nothing more then a mistake, but catching his breath and summoning all his bravery he continued.
"I know it was improper for me to kiss you with out your consent, but I just... I don't know it just felt so right," said Baron losing his composure not looking at Haru having turned his head to look at his lap, missing the relief Haru felt reflect in her eyes.
"He's not rejecting me he's apologizing for moving too fast, aww Baron, always the gentlemen," thought Haru a look of surprise on her face before she blurted out. "Wait so you're not saying that you regret kissing me?" asked Haru a look of hope in her eyes. Baron looked shocked at the question thinking over what he had said before coming to the conclusion that Haru had misunderstood, thinking that he was rejecting her.
"Haru why would I ever regret showing my love for the most wonderful and beautiful girl I've ever met," he replied looking at her lovingly, unaware of the smirks that had appeared on Muta, Toto, Yuki and Lune's faces, all of them sharing a glace at each other, all thinking the same thing. "It's about time."
Haru blushed at the compliment, taking Baron's hand into her own, laughing at Baron's blush before the moment was rudely interrupted by the only one in the room who was completely oblivious to the love shared between Baron and Haru.
"So Haru tell me do you have a boyfriend?" asked the Ex-Cat King, gobbling down the last of his food. The lecherous look from before that was still plastered on his face aimed at young Haru.
Haru looked at Baron smiling before turning her head to look at the Ex-Cat King giving her answer.
"I do, and he is the most wonderful and coolest guy I have ever met."
Baron's fur turned a deep scarlet at the compliment, squeezing Haru's hand he missed the look of rage on the ex-monarchs face before it was replaced by a smile.
"How nice for you. Well I think it's about time I went to bed, ciao babes," called out the ex-king taking his leave.