CHAPTER 4, LITA AND THE LIBRARY

"Don't worry, you're not dreaming, I'm here to tell you something." She said as I pinched my cheek.

"W-what is it?" I asked in a trembling voice.

"Oh stop being so serious, it's not like our first time meeting." She said and I recall.

"You were the one who saved me and Haruka." I said with a shocked expression.

"That's right, when you were ten, I saved you and your brother from being killed." She said. "We have more pressings matters to attend to for now."

"What would that be?" I asked her.

"Of demons, the demon lord that was born in your world is an incredibly high ranked demon lord, therefore I'm going to descend to your world and I thought it's best to have someone who knows the world by my side." She said. "Will you help me on this?"

"It's my duty as the next Hero." I answered her and she smiled and pressed her head against mine. "Um..."

"I'll restore your memories of your past, we'll see each other soon so tomorrow I'll call out to you." She said with a smile. "Mind if I take the fifth seat?"

"I don't mind, I can feel it... love for me." I said and held her hand. "I hope to see you there Lita."

"See you, Haruki." She said. "See you."

The next morning when I opened my eyes I recall everything that happened last night as well as my past. When Haruka and I turned ten, we were attacked by unknown assailants, Haruka and I nearly died but a girl suddenly appeared before us and healed our severe wounds. However, something awakened in Haruka and he nearly went wild, so my parent incased him the crystal at the Aerial Isles to protect him. What's more, the two of us were originally one person. But we were split when we were born because of the power that could destroy nations with a snap of our fingers that was born in our real self. Haru... the name we share. If the demons attack and we have no way to fight back... I'll ask Haruka for help.

I was about to get up when I heard the girls knock at my door, saying a girl by the name of Lita was looking for me. I opened my door and Jade had a smirk on his face. We went down the stairs and I saw Lita in a sleeveless dress with golden frilled trimmings, the sleeves were detached and hanged on her upper arm which reached her wrist and flare outward, her hairstyle was the same with the top hat and ribbon present, the dress split at the left leg with golden frill trimmings and tied with a blue ribbon that sat on her hips, she wore leggings and a black heeled boots and a ribbon on her chest that had a star on it, she held a staff that was her height and it had a crescent moon ot the tip. What's eye catching to most men would probably her large breasts. "Haruki! There you are!" She came running in for a hug, the other guys were shocked but Jade had a smile on his face, he must think the other girls will get angry.

"Girls meet-" I was about speak but Aria cut my sentence by pushing me aside and taking Lita's hand in hers.

"You're one of us without a doubt, I can see it in your eyes, a girl who has unrequited love. I'm Aria welcome to the group." She said with a gentle smile. "I'll convince Haru one way or another to make you his bride as well."

"You don't need to... can you be gentler when handling me?" I asked getting up, she said Lita had unrequited love, does that mean Lita likes me or Haruka? "Everyone, allow me to introduce her, Lita..."

"Lita, I'm the fifth fiancee." She said bowing her head. "I hope to get along with you, I'm a healer as well as a Cleric so I can cast high ranked healing magic."

"Anyways, she'd like to join our guild if possible Master." I turned to Master who had a happy gentle smile, she placed her hand on Lita's and nodded her head.

"Also, I'm actually older than all of you, I'm from a long lived race, no... I guess I should tell you but I'm a divine, the youngest of the Gods, the Goddess of Light, Lita." She said and everyone burst out laughing. "Is something wrong?"

"Hahaha, nice one... Haru you got a joker this time?" Dia asked but I was not laughing and she stopped laughing. "Oi, are you serious?"

"Yes. She descended due to major problems that are about unfold." I told her and everyone stopped laughing and listened. "A demon lord has been born, the demon lord seems to be a high ranked one and if it continues to exist it would lead to problems for all the races."

"What do you want us to do?" Master asked.

"Simple, please continue to do as you usually do, Haruki should prepare for fighting the demons." She said and looked at me. "Sorry, that is-"

"One of my roles as the current Hero." I said. "How do you kill demons?"

"With sacred weapons of course!" Yuri said popping up out of nowhere. "Light Magic also works and Demon Slayer Magic and Holy Water as well can kill them."

"But... all those are rare." Aria said.

"The Special Weapons, Seiken are also usable." Yuri said.

"Seiken?" I asked her.

"They are weapons created during the First Hero's time, special swords that have the power to destroy high ranked demons and even the demon lord himself. But..." Lita answered but she stopped.

"They are currently in the Armory of the Moon." Yuri finished her sentence.

"I see, I'll ask Tsubaki-san if he knows where the teleportation circle is or any news about them. Wait! Lita can't you find them?" I asked her.

"It's not impossible but it would take me a few days to locate one her in your world since I can't use my Divine Power." She said. "What's more I can't guarantee that what I find will be the one for the Armory."

"That's fine, please do." I asked her holding her hands. "Just don't push yourself."

"T-thanks." She had a flustered expression.

We all decided to keep the information we have only within the members present in the room for now. Namely me, Master, the fiancees, Neph, Jade, Emerald and Aqua, Borts and Dia, Camellia, Lily, Rose, Selene, Sirius, Storm, Rogue, Alpha, Alexi, and Yuri. At breakfast, everyone was in a cheerful mood, and since I was up early I made breakfast for them.

When we arrived at the arena, the other guilds were already present. As I was looking around, I felt an ill intention from Phantom Gem's members. They all give me a weird feeling, like a mix of hatred and envy. I'm certain that it isn't good, Delphi can second it if she wants, I don't need her power to know that they hate us. As I was about to join the rest I got a message from Tsubaki-san, he said they found one at the Prism Peaks, deep in the mountains. I asked Alpha who had white hair that framed his, black eyes and white skin to go in my place because I had to go. "Master, I need to go, since the game is only a one-on-one battle you won't be needing me." I told her and she nodded and I opened a gate to the Prism Peaks.

According to Tsubaki-san it was at the very peak of the mountains, what in the world caused it to be there? I used Apus's power and floated in the air and took a bird's eye view of the place and without a doubt there it was, a pedestal surrounded by twelve pillars. After landing I saw that three of the twelve pillars had crumbled apart, and the ground was covered in moss and silt. I went to the pillar and read what was written. "The Gate opens for the one who is balanced." Is what it says.

Balance? Libra the scales! Easy... ehh! No key hole... better search around the area first.

After fifteen minutes of looking around I still found nothing. Okay, Gate opening is the lsst choose but I should search for an area where there might be an activation circle. After ten minutes of searching around, I found it, covered in moss broken a bit but it's still in tact at least.

"Open, Gate of the Balance, Libra." I held the Libra key in the air, it has a round bow, strangely resembling a balance scales' handle, the bit similar to the cross on the balancing scale and the bow a star, the gem on the bow was green with the Libra sign shining inside.

As I held the key in the air, a blinding blue light surrounded me and as I opened my eyes I saw a wide open area. A tall spiral stood, with flowers boxes and trees around the entrance. As I stepped off the circle, a man, around my age who had black hair, which was cut in a fringe with a side lock down his left facial side stoped at the entrance. He had different colored eyes, his right eye was violet and his left was light blue, he had white skin and he wore a butler outfit. He bowed his head and spoke. "Welcome to the Library of Libra, my name is Zodiac 07, Codename: Beta Librae, please call me Ray."

"Nice to meet you, Ray." I answered him with a smile. "This place is... The Library?"

"Yes, indeed." He answered, he seems to be the kind type. "What may your name be?"

"Ah, my name is Haruki." I told him. "Anyways, Ray is there a book here of the lineage and records of the Tsuki Family? Yuri... err Uri told me that this place had lots of them."

"02? I see... but before you are given ownership you must answer a few questions." He said.

"What is the question?" He asked.

"What is the Hero's Last name?" He asked.

"Tsuki." I answered.

"How many familiars are there?" He asked.

"Eighty-eight." I answered.

"Where was the Hero born?" He asked.

"In another world." I answered and he nodded his head.

"The next question is not part of the main questions but more of a side question." He said. "How many Zodiac spirits are there?"

"Twelve." I answered with confidence and he shook his head. "Ehh? Then how many Zodiacs are there?"

"We will save that for another time." He said and bowed his head. "Ownership of the Library of the Moon, as well as it's manager, Zodiac 007, code name Alpha Librae have been transfered to Haruki Tsuki. Please treat us well. Here you go Master."

"This is... a Medium? Which is it?" I asked him looking at the medium in my hand, it was s hair tie with a bell on each tip, the tie was similar to a rope.

"That be me, my name is Monoceros the Unicorn." A man with pink hair that had white tips and was styled in a side bang manner on his left facial side said. He wore a jumpsuit which was white that had blue trimmings. "Hello."

"Nice to meet you. Anyways, Ray, records!! The Tsuki Family!!" I told him, there mightbbe way to free Haruka from the seal if we can find the book here.

"There are many. What are you searching for?" He asked.

"A spell that break the Seal of Two Souls." I asked him, the Seal of Two Souls is the spell that separated me and Haruka.

"That spell isn't within the Library. It isn't a spell but a physical item." He answered. "I believe it is within the Warehouse."

"The Warehouse... oh right!! Is there anyway to kill a demon besides the Seiken and common methods?" I asked him.

"There are books with relation to it within the Library. As well as scrolls and spells that may be useful." He answered. "There is also a way for you to learn Demon Slayer Magic here. But first, please take this."

"Oh, the piece for the Moonlet." I said and took the piece and ppaced it in the spot where the written number was read as seven. "Ray, the way to learn Demon-"

"Sorry but I need to do this first." Monoceros took my face and kissed me before disappearing.

"This way, this book is rather old but it works as a recorder of sorts. Because of the Demonkin Blood in your body it should be easier to learn." He said. "If you wish to learn other forms of magic, please come here."

"Thanks." I said and took the book from him. "Oh right, Ray, can you unify the Library with the Arena?"

"It is possible." He answered and went to the teleportation circle. "Where is the Arena at the moment?"

"I'll get Yuri." I said and created a small portal beside me.

"Haru?!" Jade exclaimed as he saw me pop out.

"Sorry, but is Yuri here?" I asked.

"Do you need me for something?" Yuri asked me as she came this way.

"Come here for a sec." I said and pulled her into the portal before closing it. "Can you give us the coordinates for the Arena?"

"Easy." She said and took the steering wheel-er pedestal which rose from the Magical Circle.

What appears after that was the map of the entire world in a flat form. The East, North and West Continents, the South which has become a waist land since the Era of Wars or so many say but it is now actually home to the majority of the Aerial Isles population. Yuri presses a spot on the Southern tip of the map, the area near the Aerial Isles. After that we seem to see the clouds pass by quickly.

After a while, we saw it in the distance, the second island, the Arena. Yuri teleported herself there and they docked the two islands. With this, two of the fifteen have been found. I still have a lot more searching to do. Mainly, search for the Warehouse.