Chapter eight.

Welcome.



Luna awoke the next morning to a sea of emotions. She was happy first, seeing Jacob's arm wrapped tightly around her. But then realisation dimmed the happiness when she knew that they were a day's journey from Mayfeild. She gently tapped Jacob on the shoulder.
"I wanted to be the one to wake you up," he said playfully.
"Amber, Andrew and Ocean will be awake any moment, and I don't want the whole world to hear about our night, get up."
"Anything for you~", he teased.
She rolled her eyes and walked away.

"Now Luna", Amber said over dramatically as they walked out of the forest into the entrance of a field. Luna could almost make out the stone pathing that led to the entrance of Mayfeild. She would soon confront her mother. It made her nervous but at the same time determined. She had been thinking about their 'meet-up' for countless hours. She wanted her mother filed for treason, but knew better than to dare lay down an accusation. She would find a way when the time was right.
"Luna, are you listening!?" Amber said in annoyance.
"Sorry, I was lost in a world of thoughts".
"As I was saying- Luna and Jacob were certainly NOT on night shift! Poor Ocean stayed up all night because you two were nowhere to be found. Jacob insists you two had to 'talk about tomorrow's plans' but I think otherwise." She gave them an accusing glare.
"You are correct Amber, we were not talking about tomorrow's plans. Your next question will be as to what topic we were discussing, and I'll put this bluntly, it's simply none of your concern or business", Luna said, slightly amused by Amber's irritated expression. Ocean tried and failed at suppressing a giggle.

When Luna had introduced Ocean to Amber and Andrew, Amber had made Ocean turn crimson in embarrassment. Andrew however had just simply told her his name and shyly glanced fondly at her. Ocean was shy by nature and was overwhelmed with all the attention she had gotten. Amber's first impression wasn't the best, but after the few months they had spent together Ocean had confirmed Amber to be a trustworthy friend. Andrew and Ocean had grown particularly close. They seemed to share a strong bond that no one besides themselves could understand. Together they would talk for hours as if they had both finally found someone they could relate to.

"We are here", Luna said, a pinch of sadness in her voice. Ocean gave her a reassuring node as they walked along the rough stone path. They reached the hill and Andrew suddenly stopped.
"Ocean and I were talking lately and, well, Amber and I live in a cottage in the woods, it is nearby, Ocean has agreed to stay with us for a while. So we will visit town often," said Andrew. By the look on Amber's face, Luna could tell she had not been informed on this matter. Luna squeezed her sister's hand and nodded her approval.
"Please tell us if you need anything, anything at all. Also, Luna can you tell Maya to meet me at the park tomorrow? I have missed her dearly." She and Andrew left without another word. Amber remained.
"What? This manor looks exquisite, I wish to explore!" Amber said as she invited herself in. As soon as they had entered Luna felt suddenly overwhelmed.
"I need to sit down", she said using Jacob's arm to stay...