Way of the Knights

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As the gentle sun rays began illuminating the room through the curtains, Raven's eyes gently fluttered open. 

He silently took in the image of his surroundings, and as the fragrant scent of lavender gently assaulted his nose, he involuntarily looked down only to see a mop of golden hair resting on his chest. 

Memories of what happened yesterday surfaced in his mind. He smiled wryly as he felt his blood rushing throughout his body, causing some strange feelings to rise up his chest. 

As the sounds of gentle snoring buzzed on his ears, a smile of satisfaction and a little bit of helplessness could be seen on his face. 

He thought to himself: 'Damn, I think I overdid it.'

Needless to say, he was happy. Incredibly so. Although he wasn't expecting his hot-bloodedness to go out of control, he could've stopped his advances if she really didn't want it, but it seems that wasn't the case. 

They even ended up tussling in bed all day yesterday…resting only to eat or for bathroom breaks. Even then, the bathroom wasn't spared from witnessing the baptism of their union. 

Raising his arms, he gently pulled Luna closer to his embrace. As their naked bodies pressed together, he could feel the softness and delicateness of his lover's body, making it quite hard for him to not have lecherous thoughts. 

He gently kissed the top of her head as he gently parted the scattered hair on her face and tucked it behind her ears. He gently adored and caressed her beautiful face, booped her nose while gently chuckling, gliding his hands on her soft and delicate arms.

Raven raised a brow as he felt her shudder a bit from his touch while still faking sleep. A naughty grin appeared on his face as his hands gently caressed her waist, feeling the curves and smoothness of her skin. 

Luna shuddered even more, making it harder and harder for her to keep her act. 

Eventually, Raven's hand found their way to her perky twin peaks. Luna trembled and her grip on his waist tightened unconsciously. She shivered as she felt him fondling and pinching her breasts, knowing the specific rhythm that sends her shaking from his advances. 

Unable to endure the teasing, she opened her eyes and pinched his chest. She sent him a glare and said: "Stop it, you rogue!"

Raven broke into a fit of laughter, stopping his naughty advances altogether. He pulled her close and gave a long and loving kiss. 

"Good morning." He greeted charmingly. 

Luna nodded and blushed from the embarrassment and planted her face on his chest. The memories of their deed yesterday was still fresh from her memories, sending her heart in chaos. But despite her embarrassment, she felt contented and happy. 

"Uh…" Raven let out an awkward sound, causing Luna to look up. Smiling wryly he said: "Are you sore anywhere?"

His question made Luna's heart flutter, she unconsciously tightened her hug and buried her face on to his chest while shaking her head. 

"Don't hesitate to tell me if you're hurt anywhere." He said seriously, "I-I know I somewhat overdid it yesterday and - "

"Somewhat?" Luna interrupted him with a glare, causing Raven to feel even more guilty. She snorted and shifted her head, she then buried her face on his neck. 

"Okay, I overdid it yesterday." Raven helplessly sighed, "I just…you know. I missed you so much, it was a bit hard to control myself."

Raven felt Luna's fingers on his lips. She then raised her head a bit and looked at him sweetly. 

"It's okay. I understand." Luna giggled a bit, sporting a healthy blush on her cheeks. "It's funny, I thought you were trying to break up with me, but in reality you just wanted me, you naughty boy."

Raven's face twitched as Luna teased him. "Ah, so I'm a naughty boy now huh?" He then shifted his position, causing Luna to panic.

"Hey! Hahaha! Stop!" 

Raven got on top of her and tickled her. Her melodic laughs echoed inside the room. After he was done getting his revenge, Raven shifted his position. Laying next to her, Luna rested her face onto his chest once again. 

None of them spoke, they silently enjoyed this peaceful ambiance and the warmth of each other. 

"Do you still have your ancestral hairpin with you?" Raven asked, startling Luna for a bit. Nevertheless, she nodded and took out the hairpin from her spatial ring.

Luna always felt myriad of emotions whenever she looked at it. This hairpin was once the cause of her pain, but it was also the catalyst that brought Raven to her life. 

She handed the hairpin to him. As Raven held the hairpin on his hand, he channeled a different kind of energy that doesn't belong to him. 

Luna was shocked as she felt an ancient and holy energy radiating off of him. She watched as the energy flowed onto the hairpin, causing it to experience some changes. 

Raven opened his eyes and returned the hairpin to her, he then said:

"You wanted to breakthrough to Hero Realm as well right?" Luna nodded, "Then take this hairpin to your Ancestral Grounds. It should open up a portal leading you to a smelting trial. Try your best to reach the end, if you do, not only you will breakthrough it would also give you immense benefits."

Luna accepted the hairpin and placed it inside her spatial ring. From her expression, Raven could tell that she wanted some answers so he started explaining. 

"When I cured your terminal illness before. I told you that you were being possessed by Jubileus right?"

She nodded, allowing Raven to continue telling the story. 

"When I separated her from you and offered her salvation, she left something to me for safekeeping. As for what it is, I am not completely certain, but I know it's a great opportunity. Originally, she wanted us to take this together, but I already encountered an opportunity that suits me, so all of it shall be given to you."

"Work hard, Love." Raven gazed at her tenderly, "I believe in you."

Luna was visibly moved, she kissed his cheeks and smiled sweetly, saying: "Thank you. I love you."

"I love you too." Raven then pulled her close and gave her a long and loving kiss. 

They shifted positions, Raven being on top of her. Luna's arms were tightly wrapped around his neck while Raven's arms were wrapped around her waist. 

Luna felt like she melting on his kisses, her thoughts were becoming blurry and her chest were heaving from his touch. She shivered as she felt a specific hardness pressing down on her lower regions. Raven's kisses trailed down on her neck, causing her to spasm in embarrassment and delight. As her thoughts starts to become even more cloudy, she said:

"Love. We already did it all day yesterday." Luna moaned as she panted, feeling her sanity slip away from his advances. "Haven't you had enough?" 

Raven rose up and met her eyes with a blazing gaze of love, passion and desire as he naughtily grinned: "Nope."

Luna gasped as she felt his sudden intrusion, her delicate body shook as she felt the intense sensations rocking her world. Raven's face was close to her ears, allowing her to hear his heavy breathing and his seductive words:

"It's your fault for being so god damn sexy."

After that, the whole room was filled with whaling moans of pleasure and scents of love nectars. 

*Ahem*

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"Please accept me as your disciple!!!"

A youth passionately yelled as he bowed in a ninety degree angle while holding out a ticket. 

Raven's face twitched as he secretly looked at all the people who were similarly startle by this youth's passionate request. A sigh of helplessness escaped his lips. 

He flicked a finger causing the ticket stub to fly onto his hands and for the youth to involuntarily stand up straight. 

As the youth looked up to him, his gaze eventually met his. All of a sudden, the youth felt like he was being stared down by a humongous beast, causing his heart to palpitate. 

It didn't take long before beads of sweat started forming on his face and for his back to be drenched in cold sweat. 

"What's your name?" 

Raven gently asked this question, yet for the youth it sounded like a loud thunderclap. His voice boomed onto his head, causing him to feel lightheaded, yet the youth bit his lips and steeled his resolve. He was aware that he was being tested. 

"My name is Kyle Palestine, Sir!" The youth answered resolutely, his tone even contained a bit of reverence to it. 

He couldn't help it though, the man in front of him was his idol. It was his dream to be guided by the strongest Knight in the entire Kingdom, so when he knew that there was a chance for him gain his recognition, he didn't hesitate to work hard for it. 

All of a sudden, Kyle felt the world warping around him. He felt a pang of dizziness assaulting his brain. When he recovered his senses. He saw Raven standing not too far away from him while their surroundings changed. Before he could even say anything, Raven's voice sounded on his ears once more. 

"I'll give you a chance." He said with an oppressive tone.. "If you are able to stand in front of me, I'll consider taking you in."