At the heart of Celestria stood the king's castle—the largest and most extravagant structure in the entire kingdom. It was so vast that it could accommodate the kingdom's entire population without ever feeling crowded.
A room located on the top floor of the castle. The entire room was decorated in vibrant colours, creating a dazzling and lively atmosphere. In the corner of the room stood a bed adorned with the softest linens. On top of the bed lay presents and flowers sent from various kingdoms ' kings.
The room shower doors opened, and a young twenty-year-old man stepped out, his hair and skin still wet. Drops of water glistened on his fair skin, and his hair was darker than the night. Wearing a black royal robe, he exuded an air of elegance and nobility as he stepped into the room filled with presents.
The man stood next to his bed, his gaze fixed on the gifts, but he did not look happy. His eyes continued to search through the gifts as if they were looking for a specific one.
"Knock...!! Knock....!!"
Suddenly, someone knocks on the door. "Master Aiden, may I come in?" The voice asked.
Aiden, the man, "Please, come in."
A fifty-year-old man enters the room. The old man was carrying a royal outfit in his hands. The old man showed the outfit to Aiden, and he said. "Master Aiden, the King, wishes for you to wear this on your birthday."
Aiden spoke with a tense expression without even looking at the clothes. "You can put it down. I'll wear it."
The old man carefully puts down the dress on the bed next to the gifts. The man's gaze locked on the gifts with a kind smile. Then he sifted his gaze towards Aiden and noticed the tense expression on his face." Master Aiden, you are a very lucky man who gets to celebrate his birthday."
The Old Man continued, "You know that there are so many people in this world who do not even receive flowers on their birthday, and there are some who do not even know the concept of the birthday."
"You may leave...." Aiden stated.
"As you wish, Master Aiden..." Just as the Old man finished, he then turned to leave the room.
Aiden called out, "Close the door before you leave."
The Old man nodded silently, understanding Aiden's request, and closed the door behind him before departing, leaving Aiden alone in his room.
A few moments later.....
Aiden wore the outfit that his father had sent him, a striking ensemble of black with blue contrasts. Aiden stood before the mirror, his blue eyes reflected back at him. He observed the outfit while wearing it.
Aiden took a deep breath and started walking towards the balcony of his room. Stepping outside, he was greeted by a breathtaking view. His room was at such a height that the entire Kingdom could be seen from it. Aiden gazed out at the panorama before him, the bustling streets, and the vast expanse of land beyond.
Aiden looked down and saw a never-ending line of people waiting right before the castle gate, eagerly waiting for his appearance. Each person had a gift in his hand and a bouquet of flowers for Aiden.
Seeing such a crowd appear only for him puts a smile of joy on his face. But Aiden's smile was only for moments; his smile disappeared as his eyes spotted the blue moon hiding in the clouds. Aiden got lost in his thoughts.
Aiden tightly gripped the balcony safety rail, his gaze shifted from the crowd to the shining blue boon in front of him. Aiden's Expression grew sober as he murmured to the darkness of the night. "It's just not the same without him....."
Suddenly, a shining purple light emerged from a distance. Immediately catching Aiden's attention, but the light suddenly disappeared, leaving Aiden clueless.
Intrigued by the eye-catching sight, Aiden said. "I must check it out."
A few minutes earlier......
Kai, lost in his thoughts as he was lying on the hill, stood up. In his mind, he whispered. "It's time...."
As Kai spoke, he stood up and wiped the dirt off his clothes before he began to walk towards Hiroshi's village.
The entire village was adorned with festive decorations, adding a lively atmosphere to the surroundings, but the entire village was empty; everyone was at the castle enjoying the party.
"Reeeeee!"
Suddenly, Kai heard a horse's noise.
Kai looked to his right and saw six horses standing in the village centre. Kai cautiously approaches the horses. With a soothing gesture, Kai stroked one of the horses on the head as he spoke.
"No one's in the village. What are you guys doing here?" Kai spoke to the horses.
"There ours...." A mysterious voice came from behind Kai.