aterat | First 👑 Lost without Direction [Open]

Who; Princess Luna & You!!!
What; Trying to be brave.
Where; Around the city.
When; April 17th - 23rd.
Warnings; MAX CUTNESS

17th - House of Solace Orphanage

A small figure stood outside of the Orphanage with a steady frown pointed at the large building. She understood what it meant but denial crept through her little body like a snake. She wasn't an orphan. Her mother and father were alive but it didn't matter in this kingdom because her family wasn't here with her. She was alone and it was something that she wasn't able to get used to. It'd been two days since she'd first arrived and her loneliness only grew with each passing hour.

The nights were the worst. She didn't want to return to the orphanage where she was forced to try and sleep while unsettling thoughts plagued her. Perhaps she's cursed like her mother. She'd been told that this world wasn't a curse but what else could it be called.

Luna sighed softly before turning away from the Orphanage and walking down the street. When she grew hungry she'd have to return but for now, she was going to avoid the daunting building. Her shoes were a little too big, borrowed from Mono, and every few steps she tripped before regaining her footing once more.

She had no idea where to go or what to do.

20th - Nightime Storm

The nights were the worst and the sudden storm made it unbearable. Luna had hidden under her bed with a blanket over her head for the first hour but she could still hear the rumble and see the bright flashes of light through the nearby window. She cried silently making her throat ache for the voice that she'd lost. She wanted to call someone to come save her but no one could hear her cries.

She thought of her twin brother and knew that he'd have been there with her, holding her to protect her from the angry god that cried out for justice. Sole wasn't with her. It was time for her to be brave.

Luna gathered her blanket and wandered out into the rain. It was difficult to see but she'd been to Mono's home when he'd given her a pair of shoes and she was positive that she knew the way. The wind battered at her tiny form and if she'd been any taller then she would have blown away but she stood strong with her tiny fingers clinging desperately to the blanket wrapped around her shoulders.

Her steps stumbled to a stop when she spotted a figure in the distance. She couldn't make out what it was but stopped, falling to the ground as fear froze her tiny limbs.

23rd - Midday Songs

Her time in the city had been stressful and not without incident but there were calm moments too. In between the hours she found herself looking up at the sky with a thoughtful gaze. Was the storm truly over or was this a lull. Luna had never liked stormy weather and the castle she'd once lived in did nothing to define the noise. It was for this reason that she'd first begun to learn how to play the harp.

The small lyre that she'd been given from Llyewelln sat on her tiny legs as she carefully plucked the cords. The notes were a little different but the strings were the same.

Luna sat on a random street corner and began to gently pluck the lullaby that her mother used to sing to her. It wasn't overly complicated and even when she fumbled she was able to recover and recall the remainder of the song. It was far from perfect and she played one of the sets twice having forgotten what had come next but it was a lovely song. If it wasn't for the frown and slow draw of her fingers it might have sounded happy.

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Well alright she seemed okay and that was a relief. But then he watched curiously as she began to spell something out on the table. It took him a minute or two to figure it out but once he did, Terra pulled back and placed a hand over his heart while looking at Luna.

"You want to know about me?"

The young princess nodded her head as the waitress began to bring out the ordered food and drinks. Luna was careful and polite, eating meticulously with pristine manners and proper pose. She had been taught to be a princess since she was very young and while her innocence was evident, so was her training as a princess.

With the napkin gently placed across her lap she gave Terra her full attention while nibbling at the food and sipping silently from the glass of cool milk.

Funny, he wasn't sure where to start with anything. And what would be of interest to a young princess? He did notice the mannerisms and poise which really made him rethink the way he was sitting. But again he went back to the thoughts in his mind of any story he could think to tell her as they ate.

Aqua would no doubt be good at this since she was good with kids, especially Ven. And he smiled when he thought of the young boy because he would be no doubt talking this young girl's ear off and making her laugh.

So maybe that's what he should be doing, right? Try to find some way to make her laugh. Well he could tell stories about when he was younger, but he did happen to have a far more current one.

"Have you seen the chocobos here? They're kinda tall birds?"

Luna finished chewing and then paused as Terra began to ask her questions. She looked thoughtfully at him and then shook her head. She didn't know what a Chocobo was but if it was a bird were they eating it? She pointed to her plate questioningly.

She knew what a horse was. They were the mounts that knight road, like Pretzel, a faithful steed.

Terra had to laugh a little once he understood her meaning. "No, no one eats them. They race at the Coliseum. And while we're out looking around I can show you that place if you want. There's a white chocobo that I'm saving up for."

He had no idea if she would be interested in such a thing, but it would keep them busy. "There's other foods you can try there too."

Luna's mouth stretched into a warm smile as she nodded in confirmation. She was imagining something like a horse but with a beak and feathers instead of a mane. It sounds like it might be a little scary but she was willing to take a look with Terra.

She finished eating and then gently pushed the plate towards him, shaking her head from left to right. Luna hadn't eaten a lot but she was very full.

He smiled at her little smile. It was the first time he could really recall seeing a smile like that. "Alright, when we're done here we'll go."

And once Luna was done and pushed her plate at him with the shaking of the head, he nodded. "If you're done, I'll pay for this and we'll get going."

So after their meal bill was paid, they headed out.

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