1 Day
— Are you ready?
— I'm always ready!
— Look me in the face and say that.
— I'm ready!
The night was the landscape of the sky, the brightest stars, not in the sky, but drawn on Hana. Hair as black as the night itself, eyes more violet than the rays that shine from the sun, skin as radiant as the night, the dress as blue as the sea, unlike what she loves to wear, long, just like the waves in the moonlight. Heels that brought her closer to her protective constellation, Ursa Major.
— I'm very anxious. What do I do, Margarida\Eunuch?
— What do you do on a romantic date?
— What? They didn't tell me it would be one of those. I thought everyone was going out for pizza together.
"I'm sorry to tell you, Human, Hana is an agile hunter. If Artemis were here, she'd call her for a night hunt. Calm down. When the big bear wants to catch you, I'll be there to save you. I'll get even."
In contrast, it was the landscape of the sun, her long-sleeved shirt like the clouds, revealing the blue behind it, a lace bra that didn't take on a vulgar shape. Her long hair hung loose in the air like sand, her eyes as blue as the water of a crystal-clear lake. Shorts that fell above the knees made of soft green fabric. Her nails were painted red.
— Honey, go call Cassandra, Heleno and Hana in the other room, while I lock the bar.
— Of course, dear. Can I ask a question, why are we closing at this time?
"We're on the verge of war against the ancient king of the Giants and Men. The children need to have fun. I think we should open another business, a carriage ride. Isn't that a good idea?"
— No, dear. I'll go and let you know.
The handful of people who invaded the house and made it their home split into two rooms that night. Cassandra, Heleno, and Hana devised the best strategies to make everything go smoothly that night. The Pythía siblings prepared for the night to go shopping; Heleno even designed a model, which looked like this.
He and his sister will head to the mall side of the cafeteria, a strategically chosen location that offers a good view of the restaurant where Hana and Shizuko will dine alone. If anything happens, they'll quickly mobilize with Amelia, who will be in the mall side of the ball pit, where Daisy/Eunuch will use her abilities to signal if Hana does anything crazy.
Mary and Marengo will stay in the feeding area above the escalators, if any Echidna attacks, Mary's mares will be positioned in strategic places, full of hunger and hatred, to tear out the entrails of any Echidna.
"Can I come in?" Marengo hid a bouquet of roses in one hand. "We're almost ready."
"Sure." Cassandra answered the door. "Hand it over." She took the bouquet from Marengo's hand. "Thanks. How's the carriage, Heleno?"
"Joseph Alysius Hansom would be jealous of what I've done. Marengo is a Hansom. I'd tell him to get his best-trained riding mare."
"Lâmpon is the best choice. I'll tell Mary." He closed the door.
Hana didn't hide her anxiety, paying close attention to everything. While Heleno designed the most suitable carriage for the occasion, she gave her more advice than he himself had. She looked in the mirror, using it as her third eye to pay attention to what Cassandra was saying, and then using it to try to find a gap in the room where Shizuko was.
"So, Amélia, where are we going?" She was removing the color from her nails. "I didn't tell Hana it would be a romantic date, and isn't that right?"
— to a mall, dear. — Amelia moved Shizuko to the window next to the bed. — breathe.
"What's that!" He pointed to Mary leading one of her mares to a carriage. "Since when were you hired to be a Disney princess?"
Daisy/Eunuch, seeing that this could ruin Hana's plans and lead to eternal sealing again, used the charms of the child who divided the body to soften and calm Shizuko's heart, at the same time telling her mother to go tell Hana that everything was ready.
— Hey Amélia, come on out? Everything's fine, right?
— Yes, all set. Daisy\Eunuch is a more dynamic duo than Robin and Batman.
— Let's go then. Hana is coming, but be careful with that dress, don't get too flustered.
— It's today, the big day, after 5 long years. May every time I watched it as if it were the first time give me strength! — his hand made a noise, the little box in his hand made it.
All the lights that never went out went out. All the windows that didn't close closed. Everyone who was there left. Some in more appropriate ways: Cassandra in her beige blazer, her hair slicked back, her men's loafers. Heleno in his ripped jeans, his green shirt, his hair in a ponytail, and his usual flip-flops.
Ready for ambush, Margarida and Hana wore leggings, tied up hair, and a simple blouse.
Mary was in character. She would drive both Hana and Shizuko, while Marengo would use Amélia's car to transport the rest of the group to their strategic points. Wearing a hat, a three-button suit, and black gloves, his view was from above, with the carriage out of focus, with details carved by Heleno's own hand.
"Come in, girls. Sorry, ladies." Mary was bigger than the carriage. "Damn, I didn't know those clothes were so tight. Thinking about it, I wore them before I had Eugene."
"Please, Shizuko, come in." Hana, standing next to the carriage, held out her hand for Shizuko to get in. "It's just going to be a quick stop at the mall, and nothing more with everyone."
"You're the one who needs help, you're going to fall with those heels." Shizuko entered the cabin and shook hands with Shizuko. "I'm fine with this being a romantic date, but it has to be my way."
— He spoke and said my king. — Hana sat next to Hana. — Let's go to the stable!
With a snap, the journey began.
It was a side to side, It was a side to side, It was a side to side, It was a side to side, It was a side to side, It was a side to side, It was a side to side, It was a side to side, nothing happened. They arrived before throwing up at the mall.
"Okay, this is where we part ways. I'll go get the mares." He handed the key to Amélia. "Thank you."
— Okay, Cassandra and Heleno, while I put the car away, you two can start getting into position.
—Mom and everyone, one question, did anyone bring any money?
"The truth, I'm glad you reminded me." Marengo rummaged in his pockets. "Enough for everyone."
The twins were out of the car in an instant. Cassandra slapped the car, and Amélia and Heleno left to put the car away. Before leaving, Margarida explained how she would pass on information, throwing balls in the air if everything was okay, and if something was seriously wrong, she would go down the slide. If everything was okay, she would play with the other children.
"It's our last day off, little sister, we have to make the most of it. Are you still thinking about talking to Mamoru?"
— No. I read what Elizabeth discovered when she was with Argos. It's very likely that Mamoru will lose control again and kill Elizabeth and Hana's father. I don't want to choose between the love of my life or the one who made me who I am. Between slaps and kisses and time and desire.