Day 368 - 6:11 PM - Mountain Back, Balong, Pucakwangi, Pati Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
Luna opened her eyes to an unfamiliar ceiling. No, there was no ceiling at all. It was, without a doubt, the roof.
While staring at the roof, Luna felt a little confused. She woke up from her slumber. It was something she immediately realized. Was her meeting with the Goddess of Moonlight a dream? Was the massacre she witnessed the same?
However, everything was all clear in Luna's mind. It was not a fleeting memory from a dream of something she experienced firsthand.
Everything she talked about with the Goddess of Moonlight was fresh in her mind: her sad fate and determination. Everything.
In Luna's eyes, it was not just a simple talk. It was as if Anaelldenalia wanted to leave her memories because she knew everything about her would never be passed on to the future after she fulfilled her fate.
So, instead of leaving it by chance, the Goddess of Moonlight decided to pass on her everything straight to someone from the future, bypassing the horrible passage of time.
"Wait... I feel like there is something we forgot."
Luna thought.
It was when she realized.
"The fusion she mentioned at the start!"
Luna blurted out in panic as she abruptly raised her body from the bed.
That was right. Anaelldenalia said something about Luna's mortal soul and her fragment not being fused. It was one of the reasons Luna's soul was destined to travel to the past and meet the Goddess of Moonlight. However, during their chat, the said fusion was never talked about.
Did Anaelldenalia forgot? That was impossible. She was a Goddess. Nonetheless, the Goddess of Moonlight did not seem to behave like a Goddess at all. It was indeed possible that she forgot.
"No way..."
The utter sense of confusion started to fill Luna's mind.
"Luna!"
"Master!"
It was when two voices overlapped from the door of the shack.
Luna turned her head towards the voices and saw Melfiss and Edge.
"Melfiss? Edge?"
"Edge..."
"Ack!"
The moment Edge's face registered in Luna's mind, a different person sharing the same appearance flashed in her mind.
And then, holding her head with both hands, Luna wailed in pain.
"Luna!"
"Master! Endure it!"
The two rushed to Luna's side. Worry filled Edge's mind after seeing Luna in extreme pain. On the other hand, it seemed Melfiss understood what Luna was going through.
And the reason for Luna's pain was the memories suddenly flooding into her mind.
Memories that did not belong to Luna. It was memories of Anaelldenalia. It was not the whole memory of the Goddess of Moonlight. It was fragmented, leaving only the important parts. Unfortunately, the fragmented missing parts were what made it even more painful.
As Luna clutched her head in pain, she understood from the memories in her head. It was not that the Goddess of Moonlight forgot. It was just that the fusion would only happen after her soul returned to her body from the past.
"Luna, try to lie down properly. It should help a little."
Edge grabbed Luna's shoulder and tried to make her lay down properly. It was something Edge experienced firsthand. After all, the pain of mutation was excruciating.
But when Edge grabbed Luna, he froze. It was as if Luna was being electrocuted, and Edge stupidly grabbed her, only to turn into another victim.
Nonetheless, instead of electricity, it was memories. Some memories flooding Luna's mind transferred to Edge for some reason.
However, the memories entering Edge's mind were not the memories of the Goddess of Moonlight but someone else's.
Seeing the situation of the two, Melfiss sighed and decided to walk out of the shack.
"The battle on the other side is intensifying."
Melfiss stared at the sky as the world roared as a warning for its incoming disastrous attack. It was an attack that could likely kill Deities and harm Lower Gods.
"Sadly, that won't be enough," Melfiss commented as the terrifying vortex formed in the sky. "Gods are far more troublesome to kill than cockroaches. Even my first Master and creator managed to slip a fragment of her away from the enemies. If she wished to, she could likely revive herself by taking over the body of the current fragment."
"But Master isn't like that. With the kindness and courage she had to march alongside mortals against their adversaries, she would never want to harm others to live once more."
Nelia said with uncertainty.
As a weeb who spent most of his time either playing games or tinkering with things he liked, Edge had some bad habits and posture. But the Edge standing before them right now seemed to have gotten rid of those traits of his. While holding onto his sword and tower shield, he valiantly stood with his back straight.
What happened?
It was the question in everyone's minds.
On the other hand, Magwayen just stared at Luna. She realized what happened.
And sensing the gaze of the Goddess of the Underworld, Luna stared back. Then, with a smile, she spoke.
"Thank you for lending us your help. Both now and in the past."
"It really is you, huh?"
Magwayen replied.
That exchange surprised everyone even more. How come that Luna and Magwayen somehow knew each other.
However, Luna did not answer Magwayen's question and just gave a smile.
Then, turning her back away from the group, Luna faced the enemy.
"There's no time to talk right now, unfortunately," Luna spoke. "In any case, leave the next part to us."
The rest of the group could not fathom Luna's plan. After all, everything they did already failed and the Night Goddess just would not die.
But the members of the Moon Chasers could only open their eyes wide in surprise.
"Melfiss."
Luna called.
"Okay~"
Melfiss lazily responded as she turned into a ball of light and flew into Luna's right hand, where she turned back into her original form.
The silver keris with dark-colored accents begin releasing a particular glow. And that glow slowly spread out to cover Luna's body.
And with a flash of light, Luna's appearance changed. It was why the members of the Moon Chasers were surprised.
It was the appearance Luna had in one particular instance. It was her appearance when she rescued her niece from the vile clutches of that evil group.
Luna stood with her white robe fluttering in the wind. Her silver hair waved with the every same breeze. Her pupils also turned golden. And with a slight tap on the ground, she began floating.
"What the hell is this?"
General Wijaya could not believe his eyes. He could not comprehend what was going on at all.
"Alright. Me too."
Edge shrugged.
Then, for some reason, Edge's back began emitting a bright glow. Strange enough, the glow began forming visible lines through Edge's clothes and armor.
It was as if there was a glowing tattoo on his back. The lines soon formed what seemed to be an emblem or crest. Its intricate patterns had the symbol of a full moon at its center.
"With the blessings of moonlight, the warrior calls. Come! Gaardenalia!"
Edge chanted. And then, from the sky, a bright ray of light landed in front of him.
That ray of light began to gather and deform. It then turned into a four-legged creature made with bright light before landing on the ground. And with a flash, the creature's true appearance was revealed.
It was a white wolf-like creature. While it was a canine creature, it was definitely not a wolf. It was not a dog breed either. It sure was a strange creature.
Not to mention its size. It was the size of a horse.
As if waiting for its master for a very long time, the wolf-like creature whined as it affectionately rubbed its head on Edge's chest.
"It's been a long time, partner."
Edge said as he caressed the wolf-like creature's head. He then jumped on the creature's back.
"All of you just stay here. We're going."
Edge said as he and Luna began soaring into the sky.
Luna floated just like before, while Edge used his mount to traverse the air.
And basked in the baffled gazes of everyone, the two charged towards the wriggling mass of despair in the distance.