The kingdom under the moon
"It's simple, for the gods to leave the land's between, another god must be born, or in your case, a patron god willing to simply watch is more than enough "Miquella said as he disappeared into golden motes and reappeared floating before him. Leonel's eyes narrowed sharply, "how do you know of this?" he asked, his tone icy. "It's simple, our world was never meant to see your rise, your fate was to remain a nameless miscarriage and yet you survived the ordeal, not only did you survive it but you thrived, unmatched mana manipulation, spirit tuning of the likes never seen before, the power to challenge demigods before you even turned 20 that o brother of mine is something no mere miscarriage is able to achieve" Miquella said as he watched him fall into his thoughts.
" The reason I found you to be the moon's champion is the fact that whether you know it or not but every step you have taken has been illuminated by the rays of the moon, its energy lingers around you like a thick mist, go ahead, ask her yourself, your patron goddess timeless one" he said. Leonel looked towards the sky, there, clear as day, the moon shone. "Does he speak the truth?" he whispered, before him motes of silvery light gathered before them upon the crystal rampart of the wall. A silver figure formed showing off its sultry figure, large breasts barely held back by a simple sleeveless dress.
Silver like skin glistened under the sun's rays, silver eyes stared deeply into his cerulean globes. long flowing silver hair waved alongside the winds themselves never truly getting in her way. "When? why?" he asked. "You were needed child, without you the kingdom blessed by my moonlight would fall, never to rise again, you were needed and still are" a bell like voice was heard yet her lips did not move.
"And now? what do you want from me?" he asked. " I will aid you and yours, in return allow me the privilege of being your moon, I am a new goddess so I do not wield the power the others can use but I will help in any way I can" she said as she bowed slightly. He turned to his left "sister? your thoughts?" he asked seemingly thing air. the space shimmered revealing a white cloaked blue doll who stood to his side. "She speaks true, although she doth not wieldeth the power of a true god, she in true holds enough to shield us, should we need it" Ranni said as her crystal eyes stared deeply into the young goddess hoping to gleam something.
"and of them? what is your opinion?" he asked her. "family, although not from our mother they do share enough to be related, you yourself said it "family is everything when one has nothing" she quoted in his voice tone or a feminine touch to it. he smiled and pulled her in for a hug ,much to her surprise. "you are right sister, Miquella, know that you live today not because of my decision but of my sister's compassion, were it not for her i would have cut you and your repulsive sister down like the mad dogs you are, you are permitted entrance into Liurnia and the plot of land required to plant another Halig tree, no more no less, earn your keep and you will be rewarded" he said with icy cold eyes as he leaped into the sky and took off.
A feminine yelp was let out as Ranni even with the powers of a demigod held onto him for dear life. Miquella smiled as he floated down towards the large caravan hosting all manner of people and beasts. "Will that goddess cause harm?" Malenia asked her brother. "None, a new god usually spends most of their time in slumber gathering power in order to exert their control over their territories but she seems to be more than content in enjoying the simpler things" he said.
"Odd for a god, do you think he would hamper us? He seemed… angry at me" she said. "He loathes you and everything you stand for sister, in the alternative world you decimated the caelid region as a final attack hoping to take down Radahn and claim the rune, this time he warned him and thus you did not get to bloom, effectively saving a whole region, something we need to speak of sister, that was a stupid decision and something I will not allow you do ever again" he said as he looked at her with a soft smile.
"…. I did think of it during the moment, but he simply walked away saying that his brother was a better opponent" she said as her gaze turned towards the starless skies of caelid in the distance. Due to the interference of Leonel and the moon the stars atop Liurnia resumed their natural course returning the carian royalty their ability to glimpse the past, future, and present that shines within the stars.
Due to this many prospered under the renewed guidance of the preceptors who guided the Kingdom with ease now that the stars responded yet again. That came at the cost of a second god attempting to reach Leonel likely the one responsible for glint stone and by the words of the moon " a beast in god skin, he seeks nothing more than absolute power". Those words helped him push the influences of the crystal god.
Yet he knew that sooner or latter he would be given two options, either fight or submit. Still now was not the time and he knew it. The battle for mount Gelmir ended with the victory of Rykard as the golden forces of Leyndell were repelled back into the golden plateau. An invitation reached each demigod soon after, one from Rykard himself yet Leonel felt something was… wrong. "Must you go?" Ana asked as she lay upon him skin to skin.
The moonlight bathed the two naked lovers in a silvery light as two pairs of eyes connected. "I have to, IF Rykard is still anywhere within that abomination then I wish to aid him, Eiglay holds him hostage within his own mind, the thousands of warrior souls within him only push his rationality further and further into his mind slowly but surely eroding what was once known as a great viper of a man" he said as he stroked her back.
Movement from their side revealed two gleaming violet eyes which shined within the darkness. The moonlight illuminated them revealing a sleepy stark naked Iris who stared at the two in mild ire. "Three AM, really love?" She asked with a sleepy tone as she snuggled up to his right snatching his corporal arm as her head rested upon the illusory one.
"For once we agree on something" another voice came from their left as a Snow White haired girl came into the moon light and snatched both his arms as two soft mounds enveloped them. "Sorry, sorry, just worry that keeps me awake, let's get some shut eye for tomorrow I leave for Gelmir" he said as he kissed both their foreheads before snatching a quick peck from Ana as the room fell into the soft Rhythm of calm breaths.
The next morning four demigods stood outside of the main gate of the royal house. Around them guards and nobles stood. "I'll be safe mothers of mine, besides I'm not going alone, unfortunately, I will return before you know it" he said as he tried to pry off his two mothers who to his surprise began dating some time ago and are soon to be married. "Oh child it is our duty to worry about you, even when you are a man know that a mother knows best" Lina said as she caressed his cheek in melancholy for she still remembered that fateful day. The day where her precious boy came striding into her burnt life and took her towards a star filled world.
Each day she thanked whatever god willing to listen for that. She missed her family dearly and mourned each day but with the help of those around her she's been able to push herself forward including a very special someone. She thought as she stole a kiss from Rennala in front of everyone. That day Leonel learned that the icy persona his mother shows to everyone quickly cracks and sinks with but a kiss.
A giggle escaped Ranni as she watched her mother blush like a school girl yet she could see the happiness behind those eyes. Happiness she had not had since her father left them. All due to her brother, a variable she had not accounted for yet was happy all the same for thanks to him the lands slowly distanced themselves from the foreign gods just by him existing.
An elbow hit her sides soflty as her eyes turned to the grinning buffoon of her brother. "Tell me o sister of mine, I have three beautiful fiancé's, mother has one as well, Rykard has tanith, and Radahn is very likely gay or something so tell me, what's your excuse?" He said with a soft grin.
She then found out that her body although but a doll indeed held the ability to change colors against her will as a tinge of red graced her blue skin. "I-I do not know of what you speak off brother" she said as she turned away from him with a huff. " well then I guess I'll leave it up the the lucky tarnished" he said as he chuckled. "Tarnished? Who? When? DO NOT IGNORE ME LEONEL" four dainty fists slammed upon his back with righteous fury as he picked his ears yet nothing came out of a demigod ear.
"Please take care sister, Rykard is… not within the right mind, follow his lead in this, believe in him as much as he wishes to believe in you" Miquella said cryptically. Malenia turned to him and crouched down as he looked upon her with a confused smile. A metallic hand gripped his cheek and twisted it just enough to cause pain as he flailed trying to get away from her death twist.
"What are you hiding o brother of mine? You could tell me now…. Or I can find out later and discuss my findings with your hair" she said in a sing song voice as the hand twisted harder. "AAAAHH PLEASE OK OK ILL TELL RYKARD IS A BIG SNAKE PLESE LET GO SISTER IM SOWY AHHH" he yelled out as he tried to pry himself loose. "Mhmm there's more to it but I'll let you go, are you sure you can protect yourself brother?" She asked has she pulled him into her embrace.
"Hahh I'll be fine, I am not the only demigod within the kingdom and several warriors alongside lady Rennala stand at the ready to repel anyone, but you will enter the snake's den, take care sister" he said as he returned the hug and teleported away sporting the now glowing red cheek. She nodded to him and threw on her helmet before turning to the awaiting Leonel. "Change" he said as he looked her up and down.
"Why?" She asked in confusion. " you are wearing what is essentially a frilly dress in my eyes, armor was made for you in anticipation for war, it will not hamper you so go get changed and come back" he said as a set of unalloyed gold armor floated before her. Designed with her dexterity and fluidity in mind it protected key areas all while aiding in movement thanks to its interlocking plates.
"Is there som-" she was stopped by him "yes there is, go change and we will go otherwise you stay and I go alone" he said in annoyance. She sighed and headed into the castle with the floating armor behind her. Some time later she exited equipped with far better armor as she stood before him slightly annoyed with his tone. " alright then let's go" he said as the glint stone wings unfurled from his back revealing their might and glory. "We will fly as that is the fastest method and the stench of your rot will be masked by the winds" he said as he quickly picked her up bridal style and took off shattering the sound barrier.
"Oh they'll get along just fine" Miquella said with a small smile. "Really? To me it seems like my lord will return with two extra runes and alone by the end of it all" Oleg said as he watched Leonel turn into a black dot upon the sky line. "Eh they'll be fine I'm sure" Miquella said as he shrugged and disappeared.