Chapter 127 - Vasu Part 1

"So I'll see you tomorrow morning, bright and early right?" Mrs. Dabney said as she grabbed one more strawberry lava cake. "Yes and I promise not to be late." Ariana said as she patted her belly. "What are you doing tomorrow morning?" Halina asked as she plated another helping of meatballs. "Yoga. Would you like to join? Honestly the more the merrier!" Mrs. Dabney said as her eyes sparkled with anticipation. "Yo-ga?" Talisha asked but Mrs. Dabney just gave her a polite smile. "An exercise that focuses on both the physical and spiritual needs of the body by doing very specific breathing as you move your body into different positions."

"That sounds very delightful. I think I may join such activity." Talisha said. "Like I said the more the merrier but Ms. Valentina... you do know you are aloud to act as yourself." Mrs. Dabney said as she eyed Talisha. "I will take your advice into consideration but for now I think I must excuse myself. It has gotten late and I have yet to bathe. I will see you all at another time." Talisha said as she elegantly rose and excused herself. "Mmmh that one my be a hard nut to crack." Mrs. Dabney said as she pointed her fork at Talisha's retreating back. "Maybe not." Mr. Dabney said as he plated his third helping. "I heard she was quite the fighter back in the day."

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Ariana was the last to arrive at her dorm room, everyone else was already fast asleep. She had stayed behind to help the mess hall ladies wash the dishes and look over other recipes on more time. She didn't dare go to the bathhouse all alone this late at night and just decided to wash in the morning.

With the mess hall ladies permission, everyone agreed to make every Thursday evening a cooking class. Everyone was enthusiastic about learning something new and eating afterwards. With a heavy sigh she changed into her pajamas. 'Ariana....' Vasu called out while the other Lumas snuggled themselves into their massive bed. "Yes Vasu?" Ariana said with a yawn as she stretched out her arm upwards. 'Talk.' He said as he watched her from the bed.

Ariana looked at Vasu and sighed. She was avoiding her Lumas and they were avoiding her. She didn't want to face them, finding out that she was not their true Master was a huge blow. Finding out that they were actual people was another, she wanted to wrap her head around the information but it was too much. She did what she thought was the best option, the cowards way out and postpone any conversation with them. "Let's go outside." She said as she grabbed a night robe. She fastened the belt and went for the door, as she put her hand on the handle she could sense that it was just Vasu. "Are you not joining?" She called out but the Lumas ignored her. "Fine..." She mumbled and walked out the room.

She walked down the stairs and around the building. She didn't want to go too far but she didn't want others to hear her one sided conversation or worse the whole conversation. So she picked a tree and made herself comfortable by the trunk. "So speak." She said as Vasu sat himself in front of her. His body glowed a neon pink colour as he his beady eyes stared up at her. 'Do not interrupt.' He said courtly and Ariana couldn't help but turn her head. She didn't want Vasu to see the corners of her lips twitch, she had already forgiven Vasu in her heart. She knew he had to no malice in him but the fact that he opened his mouth was upsetting.

"Sure but after you're done I will get to lecture you without any complaint." She said with a pout while Vasu's eyes sparkled with delight. He jumped up into the air and landed on her lap. He started to paw at her hand with his chubby hoof and she couldn't help but lift it up in response. He quickly put his head under her palm and laid down. 'I'm scared.' He said, honestly shocking Ariana. She wanted to say something comforting but instead kept her mouth sealed and gently stroked his head.

'I only ever loved twice in my whole existence.... once as my human self and the second was when I was after my transformation.' He said with a melancholy tone. Vasu could feel Ariana's hand tremble as she kept it in place. 'But I know you want to talk about what happened today and what our mission is... I will get to that soon but I want you to know more about me....'

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"Jomei! Time to wake up!" A super chipper voice called out as a blanket was ripped off the bed. "...No." A young man's voice said as he rolled into his pillow. "Jomei! Honestly we can't keep having you get up late every morning! It's very inappropriate for a prince." The voice said in a huff. "Prince, commoner, noble, servant, who cares... we all need to sleep, so give me five more minutes." Jomei groaned. "Really now?! You said five more minutes and hour ago! Honestly I can't let you sleep anymore then this our your mother will have my head!" The woman shrieked.

"Sheena... my stepmother... not behead... for food." Jomei said as she slowly sat up. He stretched out as he yawned dramatically as he rubbed one eye. "Jomei... I... I don't think I can wake you up after today." Sheen said as she blushed slightly. "It's finally time?" Jomei asked as he scratched the back of his head lazily. "Yes... it's been a little painful today and I don't even think I can last the rest of the day." Sheena said as she rubbed her womb. "Mmmmh..." He replied as he eyed Sheena's hand. "Go on... I'll be done soon."

It didn't take long for Jomei to get ready and go down to breakfast. "Well finally we can have our meal!" A young woman's voice exclaimed as she banged her hands against the table. "Really Aayushi! You are a princess please remember your manners." A stern, red headed lady with ink coloured eyes hissed. Her hair was tied up into a low bun with sweeping locks and curls pinned around it. Her fair skin was starting to show her age but she wasn't as far aged as other woman in the late forties. "Mom! I can play with my big brother if I want too!" Aayushi cried out as her lavender coloured eyes sparkled and her honey pink fair framed her pouting face.