Chapter 162 - Aire’s Existence

Tyrone chuckled, "You know you don't have to steal kisses from me. If you want, I'll gladly allow  you to claim unlimited kisses from me whenever you want." He then moved to gently wake up Aire. "Sweetie, we're going home now," he whispered, lightly patting Aire, who quickly opened her eyes and jumped to Raine's arms.

"Mommy's girl," Tyrone shook his head as Raine chuckled. Aire would only see him whenever her mother was not around, after all.

"Is your Daddy, right? Are you really Mommy's girl? Why do I think that it's the other way around?" Raine teasingly questioned Aire with squinted eyes. Her daughter only answered her with a yawn, however. "Are you still sleepy, dear?" Raine cooed while stroking Aire's fur. The girl preened at the attention, comfortably snuggling herself even further into Raine's arms.

"She's definitely a Mommy's girl… like how I'm into her Mommy…" Tyrone whispered, giving Raine a quick peck on her lips. 

Raine's face reddened as she scoffed, "Stop teasing me and let's go."

She walked ahead of him. Her mouth twitched as she heard Tyrone chuckling from behind. The two of them acted like a real couple, and Tyrone was obviously enjoying it… Not that she didn't…

Raine quietly let out a frustrated sigh as she cheered herself on, 'Just go with the flow. Have some fun while you still can, Raine.'

Leaving the hospital, Tyrone and Raine went straight to their apartment, with Aire shifting back to her human form. The little girl was in deep thought on how she could bring her parents together, making them enjoy each other's company while they were still in their mission. She also only had two more days to spend with her parents. Luckily, tomorrow was her mother's rest day from work. Tonight would be her last night with her parents in this era, so she wanted it to be memorable somehow, rather than them just staying in and sleeping inside the apartment all day.

"Mommy, it's still early. How about we all go camping tonight in the mountains? I heard from others in the hospital about how they recently opened that safe zone up in the mountain for employees and their families' leisure," Aire excitedly suggested. "Daddy or you just need to get an approval and permit for it from the management."

Raine looked at her daughter before taking a glance at her watch. Seeing that it was just around two in the afternoon, she murmured, "Alright. That's a good idea. It's still early, so I think it's possible if they'll allow us." 

"I'll inquire for it now," Tyrone enthusiastically chimed in and quickly made calls. He already knew why Aire suggested it. His daughter only had two days left before she disappeared from their era as if nothing had happened. No one would remember Aire and her stay in this era except for him. It was no wonder then that Aire got Draki for Raine.

After some calls, Tyrone looked at Raine and said, "I'll have to go to the administration office to fill up some forms. You two get ready and bring some things you might need for the trip. I'll pick you up in an hour or two. I'll also go on ahead and check the area first…"

Raine nodded at his suggestions, and Tyrone left. While preparing for their trek up the mountain, Raine's mobile phone rang. Looking at the caller, it was Levi.

"Boss, it's up," Levi informed. It was the bug that Raine managed to install on Yera's mobile phone when she borrowed it to save the doctor's number.

"Alright. Monitor it well," Raine instructed before ending the call. 

After packing some necessities, Tyrone soon called to confirm that their camping request had been approved. As such, Raine and Aire finalized their preparations.

"Mommy, can you braid my hair, please?" Aire asked.

"Sure, Sweetie."

Raine nodded as she started brushing Aire's hair and braiding it. She was done with almost half of her hair when she noticed a suspicious mark at the back of Aire's left ear. Her eyes suddenly widened as her hands froze in between doing braids.

"This… Aire… You also have a crescent-shaped moon mark?" Raine gasped. She had been caught off-guard. The mark was exactly the same as the one Tyrone had on his nape. "What is this?" 

There was a terrified look on Raine's face as she stared at Aire in her reflection at the vanity mirror.

Sensing her mother's distress, Aire turned and hugged Raine tightly on her waist as she whispered, "I'm sure you'll figure things out, Mommy. But please… don't ask me any more questions. I can't disclose too many details since I may let out more words that could alter things in the future." Aire regretfully sighed, "Don't be frightened… please… Daddy already knows about it. I might face a lot of unforeseen consequences if I ever cause things here that could alter what's already preordained by the future."

"You…" 

Raine was speechless. Aire intentionally didn't say a word. It would be futile, knowing that her mother would forget about her once she disappeared and came back to where she came from anyway.

"Can we just enjoy our camping tonight with Daddy? Please?" Aire almost pleaded, still hugging Raine tightly.

"The Voyager's Watch…" Raine whispered.

"Only those who bear the crescent-shaped moon mark can use its power, Mommy," Aire explained, knowing that she could at least disclose that much.

"You're my real daughter…" Raine whispered out. It was a dazed statement as she finally put all the pieces of the puzzle together.

"Mommy," Aire murmured, hugging her tightly.

Raine was still in shock with what she had just discovered. Was this for real? She and Tyrone would have a daughter? Aire? Won't Tyrone suffer or die once her father woke up and found out about him? 

There were a lot of questions going through her head. It honestly felt like she was about to go crazy about it. But she couldn't ask Aire… No! She won't compromise her daughter.

"It's alright, Aire. Mommy wouldn't ask you anything. Now, let's wait for your Daddy to come and pick us up…" Raine breathed out reassurance as she gently stroked Aire's hair.. Somehow, the burden in her heart felt a little bit lighter at the revelation of Aire's existence.