THE PERFECTION I
THE BIOLUMINESCENCE CAVE
ZARYA'S POV
Every word coming out from his mouth marked in my head. Whatever his plan was, I will support him. I decided to write those down in his notebook, so we could not forget that once in our life, we fought for love and we did not stop until we achieved the happy ending. It might seem cheesy for whoever would read that book, but I swear it will teach the readers that no love is perfect, no truth can't hurt you, and no real love gives up.
Someday, our love story will be seen in the Elemental Kingdom Book: The Love Of The Alpha Kings. I discovered it five years ago when I was at the library. I read there about Higher King's Women: The Five Mothers Of The Alpha Kings. The Queen Of Different Packs. It was written that probably Higher King Oswald Arealdo's love interest was the Queen Fire, which is Pyro's mother. Sadly, he was not a man who could say what his heart desires, just like Hali. I concluded that somehow, Hali grabbed most of the attitude from the Higher King, especially his shouting skills every time he was mad. That book was like a romantic novel that revealed all the hidden details about them. I believed there were still unveiled secrets about the Higher King.
"Are you listening, Poor Little Thing?"
I blinked two times as I heard Hali. "Oh, yeah. Where were we?"
"I said we're near the riverside."
"Ah, yeah…" I looked down as I viewed the dried leaves. Every step of my feet was creating a crackling sound to it. "Can I ask you?"
"You're already asking." His personality would not change, even though he was treating me as a lover. A rude and mad king.
"Are you aware of your father's love interest?"
He quaked his head. "It doesn't matter. That old man doesn't know that shit."
"Oh, come on. If Pyro loves Fira and Colden loves Eira, probably… King Oswald loves someone, too." I stomped on the laying big branch of the tree while Hali supported my hand, so I could not drop.
"Who gives a damn to know? He's heartless."
"He's your father. You shouldn't talk like that to him."
"You just say that because your father is a goodman. My father is a total opposite." There was irritation in his voice.
"He loves you. No father will not love their children."
"I don't care about that shit. Why are we talking about him, anyway?" He stopped stepping, his eyebrow raised up while he was waiting for my answer.
"I was just curious. The kingdom should have a king who is happy to rule his people. If he spreads happiness, people will see happiness, too."
"I will not be appointed as the Higher King, Zarya. No need to worry.", He touched the top of my head. "I will not have five different queens to create five different alpha kings. The Elemental Kingdom… Once I have a child, and my brothers also, various packs will secure the throne. No need for traditional damn fucking five women at one night."
"What did you say again?"
"Well…" He shrugged his shoulders. "The ceremony of the production of five alpha kings provided trauma to my mother. She was raped."
"Rape? By whom?"
"Father…" Hali's eyes spark with pure sadness. The atmosphere changed into a cold one.
"But… she's the queen? Her duty is to-"
"Produce heir? Hell, yeah." He stepped forward to the front of the jumping frog to avoid it. "My mother loathes me. I considered what happened to her as rape because she didn't want it, just because of calling of duties."
I blew a sigh of sympathy. If I were Queen Haliana, I would bring the trauma with me for the rest of my life. Fortunately, I eventually developed a love for King Water, if not, the first night with him would be forever a nightmare for me. At present, every time I look back at it, I can see a beautiful night. Our first meeting.
"Did I say sorry for taking advantage of you on our first night?"
Oh, Hali could read my mind.
"Yes and even if you're not, I forgave you."
"In view of the fact that you admire me?"
The curves in my lips formed. "Your confidence is high."
"I am handsome, that's why." When he spoke up, I saw Zephyrus in him. He used to say he was the most handsome among them. That was funny.
"Fine. It's hard to argue with that."
Finally, we arrived at the riverside. I could hear the gurgling of water. The reflection of moonlight was like giving a silver view in the water. The big rocks were scattering around, relaxing in the eyes.
"It's beautiful." I looked around to fully view the scenery. I came here five years ago. Almost no changes, but more attractive than before. Possibly due to the man standing beside me.
"You're more beautiful than this." Hali slowly moved his face closer to me.
Gradually, the moonlight provided us with a spot as if it knew that tonight would be our wish to be together for our entire life.
"Zarya Wixx…" He touched my cheeks with both of his palms. "I'm not into romantic shits or freaking sweet words, but… for you… I will say…" He fixed our foreheads together. "I adore you."
"I adore you more." I tiptoed. I could not reach him without his support. What he did was hold my lower back and lifted me up a little to join our lips together.
A long gentle loving passionate kiss under the moonlight.
After a kiss, I whispered while looking up, "Moon, please bond us forever."
He pecked on the edge of my nose and whispered as he gazed up, "Moon, don't fail me. You conspired us to be lovers. Destine us or else I will not look up at you again."
I chuckled cutely as I pinched his cheek. "You're the only one I knew who threatened the moon."
"It should obey me, I'm the Alpha King Of Water."
We stayed at the riverside for an hour. Just watching how the moon illuminated the whole area and the stars twinkle in the darkness. My head was leaning on Hali's shoulder while our hands were bonded, he was playing with it.
"I never imagined that I would do this shi-stuff." He prevented himself to curse. "This ain't shit at all. It's the goddamn happiest night of all time."
I touched the back of his hand. "To me either."
One hour had passed, and he invited me to go up and walk again. When I asked him where we were going, he just told me, "Secret."
Another trip again. My feet stopped stepping when I viewed a cave. I gazed at him. I found no words from him. He guided me inside it. My eyes were widening as I witnessed the blue illumination of water. Perhaps, there was a species producing glowing blue lights to the water.
"King Fire's suggestion. Does it look beautiful?"
"So much!" The excitement crawled all over my body when I felt the cold water on my feet. I slowly walked forward as Hali was holding my hand. The dropping of water was chilling my system, a peace in my heart.
We walked interiorly, until we reached the shallow pit with water inside. "Woah!" The place looked magical, filled with glowing blue illuminations of water. Nature did not fail to amaze me.
I gazed around to memorize the details of the cave. The walls were composed of hard rocks and creamy color soils with a glittering blue green just like a Christmas light.
"This is amazing." My eyes were amused with the wonderful features of the place.
"You are more amazing, Darling."
I should kick him by saying different endearments, however, it sounded sweet, so I stopped myself.
"Wanna go swim in the water?"
"Can I?"
"Of course. Phytoplankton won't kill you." He chuckled handsomely.
I froze when he touched the zipper on my back. "You wanna?"
"Yeah." My stare settled on him as I felt his fingers at my back, pulling down the zipper as it created a creaking sound.