Greeting Them

"Aunt Yuri! Have you had breakfast?!" Aurora exclaimed politely as she was preparing some foods as their first meal of the day which is the breakfast. She just can't comprehend the fact that her aunt was working without having anything.

"Not quite yet!" Aunt Yuri was watering all the herbs that she planted in her own mini garden which is filled with lots of useful herbs and fruits.

"Would you care to join me, my lady?" She jokes, how long has it been for her to feels as free as a bird-like this... The freedom's something that was completely different from the way they live at the mansion.

"Sure.” She halted all her works and went into the kitchen to join Aurora in tasting her specials cooking in order to fill her grumbling tummy.

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"Aurora, are you going to stop by at Isaac's office later?" Aunt Yuri finished her breakfast and slowly drinks the warm green teas that she prepared.

"I guess..." Aurora's answers are either sided with a yes or a big no. It's a neutral state, as what they called, I think?

"I will escort you around here as it's your first time." Aunt Yuri feels so anxious just to let her go own her own as it was that time which is named the Raging Thirst season. This is the season where most dark creatures leave for the taste of human blood and flesh.

"It's fine as I can go on my own." She refused her helps, it may be dangerous outside but nothing will appear if we never got out of our comfort zone wasn't it? She yearns to taste the superior taste of freedoms and the gazes of the breathtaking views she could have at the town.

"Aurora, it's not that I'm trying to hold you from doing things your way or something like that. It's just your first time arriving in here so please let me assist you." She is still as cautious as ever.

"If you say so." She smiled soothing her aunts that were reacting so cautiously about her outgoing, but she just reassures her own standpoint by pointing out the reasons.

"I'm sorry girl, but since your mother left me, it makes me feel unsecured." Her explanation turned with a big sigh at the end. It must be bard for her to live here on her own without Aurora's mother, especially if they are best friends.

"It's fine, Aunty." She ensured her, even though it was just actually the problem with her going out in the town.

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"Shall we visit the herb store first?" At the end of their discussions, it was decided that they will be leaving for the town together. Aunt Yuri was gladly relieved to be by Aurora's side. She can't forgive herself if anything happened to her when she was not around.

"Sure!" Aurora was full of energy as if she had just finished charging. They strolled around the town and keep checking out the stores they came across to find anything that they seek for. This empires' town sure does interpret the word breathtaking scenery perfectly and there are a lot of lovely areas where they can visit lots of places nearby. This views sure do revive the thoughts of her own homeland a few years ago when she was not held at the stuffed big mansion. Ahh... the thoughts about this just make her so depressing.

"You're good at the medical profession, right Aurora?" Aunt Yuri delivered her a question that she always heard from those close to her.

"I'm not an expert but I do medic fields." She answered the question swiftly and smoothly with a smile never fade from her face.

"You're very identical to her, just like a clone." Aunt Yuri keeps visualising her soft smiling face and all of their memories that they created together, a happy and things that she treasured the most was this after the death that affects her so much just like losing a wife

"Please don't be negative, Aunty. At least, she left us with all of the good memories and happiness.” She assures her again.

"I'm not, dear. Let's continue our exploration!" They get into shops, enjoying the day, eating foods sold at the stalls held beside the road.

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"Isaac! What transpired to you?" Kazuya asked while covering his bursts giggles in any ways possible. That's so funny, what is he actually dreaming about in the afternoon where the suns still up, flashing the world with its bright lights.

"Why? What?" Isaac woke up slowly. He arose from the couch that he was sleeping on. He was still in the half-awake state, rubbing his eyes slowly for clearer visions and spotted Kazuya trembling from all holding all of the laughs.

"If only I could record this thing... You've been calling Aurora's name for a while. You are severely in love!" Kazuya laughed with all his heart, not even concealing it a bit, considering Isaac that was holding his embarrassment of his own lovesick.

"Why are you here alone? What about Haruna and Hana?" Isaac asked, changing the topic from that laughable incident of him.

“They are performing patrols around the town and I believe that you would like to follow me too,” Kazuya described the situations after his reckless laughs soothed down.

"I don't think I have anything left in my schedule later so I would obviously follow you," Isaac answers as a reply to his invitations.

"I see... you wish to meet Aurora, hmm?" Kazuya tried his shots and it worth it since it looks like it shoots the bulls eyes perfectly leaving a blushed person standing in his red flush its cheeks.

Isaac instantly roses from his seats and pace away from him, trying to cover his embarrassment, what with this atmosphere?. Town, wait for me, I am coming!

"Hahaha... You're just like newlyweds." Kazuya keeps laughing until he had a hard time to walk normally like an ordinary man.

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"Hana, come here for a sec," Haruna waves her hand, calling for her twin sister.

"Why? You don't want the bread anymore? " Hana halt her steps and glanced at her sister for a reasonable explanation.

“Just a minute. Did Isaac told us how did Aurora appearance is like?" Haruna tried to refresh her memories about all of the information she received from Isaac yesterday but it was useless, her brain can't process any more information.

"Yes, he actually did. He told that Aurora has long blond golden hair, blue-sky eyes and smooth snow-white skin. It makes me acknowledge that she was a foreigner. Anyways, she sure sounds that she appears to be a very lovely person." Hana understood according to her own memory.

"Why do that individual looks so matching with your statement?" Haruna looks at the girl who is buying and choosing some herbs in the herbs store.

"Somehow, you're right. Let's ask her." Hana pulled her twin's hand to follows her steps, greeting that mysterious lady."Hello, I am Hana Mortielle, Miss, may I know your name?" She started by greeting her first. Aurora turns her back to realize that those two were asking her. 'Wow...What a beauty!' The twin's thoughts actually linked for the first time since they are born since it was always been the opposition between them.

Aurora was so confused with her simple questions. Why do they want my name? She was just trying to buy some herb to cultivate at home. What is going on? She gradually answered her questions after a second of thoughts.

“My name is Aurora Snow la Corell Amerlyn. May I know if there's something wrong?" Aurora politely asked them. She did give them her full name.

"No, it's nothing actually. Do you know..." Haruna's word was interrupted when someone was calling Aurora's name.

"Aurora!" A familiar voice asked for her, which came from her back. Aurora turned again to find out it was Isaac that was calling for her.

"Isaac? Why are you here?” She asked in full of curiosity."For a little tour. Can I join you if I'm not bothering your outing?" He asked with a gorgeous smile that has never fade from his face since he was talking with Aurora.

"Sure. But I'm afraid that I can't leave Aunt Yuri's alone." She explained her complicated situations either to enjoy or care.

"You can invite her here first,” Isaac replied. She just nodded and left to where Aunt Yuri having her drink.

“How did you find her?" Isaac asked j

"It's easy to find a blonde here. Majorities of people of Crystalyne have black and dark coloured hair, unlike your silver hair." Haruna said with full of pride just like a detective after solving their tasks.

"Also she has a......

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Aurora appeared to the place again but with Aunt Yuri by her side.

"Aurora, this is Hana... Haruna... and this is Kazuya ...And this is Aurora. "Isaac introduced them to each other, introducing their names. They then smiled and started to great each other by themselves.

"Greetings, sister in law, I'm Kazuya Kanoki an exchanged student and, his swordsman.” He introduced himself without being asked.

"Sister in law?" Both of them were shocks and gave a weird and shy response included with Isaac sharp stares could pierce Kazuya's heart deeply.

*smack* " Mission accomplished." Isaac smiles awkwardly and weirdly that might gave a weird impression to her.

"Oh, Aurora I'm Haruna Mortielle and this is my twin sister, Hana Mortielle.” smiles greeted her.

"I'm older of course," Hana said, interrupting their greeting.

"Nice to meet you, Haruna, Hana. There's hardly been someone as beautiful as you are." Aurora complimented on them with her soft and sweet voice.

"Isaac sure is blessed to meet someone as kind as you,” Hana replied her complimentary with another compliment. Aurora just chuckled as a reply.

"After this, we would like to visit the secret garden inside the palace. Would you come with us, Aurora?" Isaac asked while chewing his foods slowly.

"I'm not so sure about that. I can't leave Aunt Yuri alone since she might already be tired from all the walking." Aurora explained again.

"It's fine, I can go back on my own." Aunt Yuri sounds her voice after watching the younger generations meeting and making new friends. This soothed her heart.

“B-But...” She tried to intervene but was stopped by the other words.

“No worries, Aurora. You can go to the garden with Isaac first while we sent Aunt Yuri's home.” Hana said, planning something in her head.

“B-But...” She tried to object again but her words were cut halfway.

"That's fine, really. Enjoy your time, Aurora." Aunt Yuri winked at her and gradually left along with Kazuya, Haruna and Hana leaving only two of them alone.

Aurora was so clueless that she was just looking at her Aunt blankly, not knowing what to do when that's her decision and choice. Freedom is sometimes good but also bad.

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*Sorry, I'm in a hurry. See you in the next episode!

Bye.

SR*

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