Droplets of Night Creatures

7. His name is Orion

Arnold was accompanying the Moon and their newborn baby. A smile continued to decorate Arnold's face when he saw so strong and his spirit of the child suckling. The moon also smiles and occasionally whispers something into the ears of the baby.

“ Fast is big, so Sholeh boy is strong and handsome. Don't forget to always protect the weak and defeat the despotic Orion.” whispered the Moon to make Arnold smile.

“ Do not forget to find a beautiful and good partner like your Mom.” Arnold added.

“ Why did Ar. He's still a baby. He was not even one day..,” protest Month.

“ Lho what's wrong with saying rich. Try to see how he looks. I'm sure she will make girls' hearts languish for her love later.” said Arnold while gently rubbing her baby's head.

“ Yes Yes. He's really handsome. But I don't want her to just be able to spread charm and hurt the girls out there. I want him to grow up to be a strong, sholeh, wise and..,” Moon's speech is interrupted.

“ And importantly he will always be by your side to take care of you and protect you from any danger that will threaten later...,” said Arnold while peeping the Moon's forehead to make the wife surprised then looked at him with a difficult gaze to interpret.

“ Danger what else Ar. Didn't we escape danger.?.?” tanya Moon riled.

“ Oh gapapa Darling, I was just talking just now..,” said Arnold while peeping the cheek of the Moon with love.

“ Don't lie Ar. Only when will you make me anxious every time you leave the house. Where does this wound in your body come from ?. Are you fighting, who and why Ar...?” tanya the Moon streak.

Arnold had trouble answering. One side he felt it was time Moon knew all about him and what dangers lurked him and his baby. But the other side Arnold also did not want to part with his wife and child.

“ Answer Ar. Why should we move here. Is it too dangerous if I stay in our house.?” ask the Moon impatiently.

“ My enemies are many and they plan to hurt you and our baby. That's why I asked George and Matilda to take care of you. Don't ask me why I chose Matilda. That's because I know you won't be comfortable leaving

the same George. Besides you guys are pretty close too, so I picked him..” Arnold said.

“ What Enemy Arnold. Who you really are has many enemies. As far as I know only important people have enemies here and there.” said Moon does not like.

“ I am the King of the pack of werewolves in this land.” Arnold said quickly to make the Moon round his eyes.

“ King..?” tanya Moon doesn't believe.

“ Yes...,” say aArnold fast.

“ Don't joke Ar. Where there is a King who can casually walk to and fro without an escort.” said Moon with a small laugh.

“ I'm always escorted Dear. Not only Me, You and Our Children are also always escorted. They do not show themselves around us, but I know their presence around me. Look...,” said Arnold while pointing to his surroundings.

The moon followed the direction her husband pointed to and was shocked. He saw many sightings of werewolves around him in a standby position. Not only male bodyguards, but some female bodyguards as well. Their original form no longer frightened the Moon because he had become accustomed to seeing other forms of Arnold, George and Matilda.

“ Why this much. Are they also around Us when We do that.?” tanya Moon half whispered.

“ Of course not. When we do personal activities they will step aside. But if it's just a shower and change clothes, they will keep an eye.” said Arnold.

“ You mean they saw me naked..?!” tanya Moon doesn't believe.

“ Relax Honey. Those who follow you in such circumstances are female bodyguards, while those who follow Me are male bodyguards. So you don't have to be embarrassed..,” said Arnold with a smile.

“ Sample when We will continue to be watched like this. Can we live normally like other humans.?” ask Moon.

The Moon's question sounded like a complaint in Arnold's ear and it made his determination stronger. He must indeed keep his son and wife from the dangers that always lurk.

“ Can. Soon you and Orion will be able to live a normal life like other humans.” Arnold said.

“ Just Me and Orion ?. Keep on going..?” tanya the Moon did not understand.

“ Sorry Dear. My position requires me to stay here. Besides, I have to make sure they don't come after you. I'll have George and Matilda accompany and look after you later.” Arnold said.

“ So We... split...?” asked the Moon with tears floating in both her eyes.

“ Yes, but it's just a minute. After I'm done taking care of everything I'll pick you up and we can live together again.” said Arnold then hugged the Moon tightly.

“ Soon how long is Ar ?. It's not that two hundred years you said for a second. In my world a hundred years is long Ar. I'm afraid I can't recognize you when you come because I'm old and senile. Or worse we will never see each other again because I'm dead Ar...,” said Moon sobbing.

“ Don't talk rich that's dear. I'm definitely coming for you guys. Please, trust me. I just want to save you and Orion so I can do my job in peace. After that we can come together as a family. It's Me, You and Our Children. How Dear...?” arnold asked in a serious way.

The moon seemed to think for a moment. She realized living with Arnold would put her baby's life at risk. If his life is threatened he doesn't care, but he doesn't want his baby to be hurt by Arnold's enemies.

“ Well, I agree. Then where will you send me..?” ask Moon.

“ To a safe place. George and Matilda knew the place. Don't worry, that place is far from here. Very far to hard to find by them.” said Arnold while kissing the baby.

“ May I decide where I want to stay.?” ask the Moon carefully.

Arnold looked at the Moon gently and nodded his head. He felt that the Moon had the right to choose a comfortable place for him. And he did not have to worry because George and Matilda were willing to take care of the child and his wife.

“ In the village of my birth, close to my parents..,” sahut Moon.

“ You sure..?” ask Arnold worriedly.

Arnold couldn't imagine what the moon would bring. After choosing to run away from his match with Arman first, Moon never knew what happened with his parents. But Arnold knows Sarlan and his wife have even assumed the Moon died because it went missing without a message.

“ Yes Ar. I'm sure my parents won't reject this grandson of hers because they wanted a son for a long time. Moreover, my Orion is handsome, his skin is bright and his eyes blue like his father.” sahut Moon while looking at his baby.

“ Well. But George and Matilda will come with you in human form. If your parents reject them, then you and Orion can't stay there.” Arnold said firmly.

“ Agree. I also do not want to be away from them..,” said Moon steady to make Arnold touched.

Arnold hugged the Moon tightly. There was a sense of unwillingness to ambush his heart, but he was forced to choose this path for the good of his son and wife.

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The moon opened her eyes as George gave her orders to open her eyes. It turned out that they were standing on the edge of the forbidden forest not far from the village, the place that became his destination on the night of his escape first.

“ We have arrived, very short...,” said Moon in disbelief while looking to the right and left.

“ So it is. Remember the Moon, do not forget your promise.” said George reminded.

“ Yes George. I also need You guys because I'm sure this will not be as easy as when I lived here first..” sahut Moon while smiling wryly.

“ Your village is beautiful Moon..,” praise Matilda while staring at the amazement of the surrounding nature.

“ Of course. I guarantee you will feel at home here later Matilda...,” sahut Moon with a smile.

Then the three stepped slowly down the village road. The villagers who passed by the Moon were shocked and one of them dared to greet him.

“ Months, You Month right..?” ask one of the people.

“ Yes Sir. My Moon....,” sahut Moon with a smile.

“ You..., this is your Son..?” ask the residents while pointing at the baby in the sling of the Moon.

“ Yes, his name is Orion..,” sahut Moon is proud.

As if not concerned with the shock of the citizens before him, the Moon again stepped calmly towards the residence of his parents. Hearing the answer this month made the citizens in an uproar. In an instant the return of the Moon carrying a baby managed to beat the breakfast menu of the villagers that day.

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Sarlan and his wife were sitting on the porch when some residents came to his house in a hurry. The couple was shocked and then rose to welcome the presence of the citizens.

“ What's wrong Sir..?” ask Sarlan to panic.

“ Months home Mr. Sarlan..!” sahut one of the citizens.

“ Months My Child..?” ask Sarlan in doubt.

“ Right Sir, but he's not alone..,” says citizen again.

“ What does it mean Sir..?” ask Sarlan's wife impatiently.

But not to mention the residents opened their mouths, the Moon had entered the yard of the house followed by George and Matilda. Sarlan and his wife were shocked. They were happy to see the Moon alive after a year of leaving home. Sarlan appears to be moving forward but his wife is ahead of him. He immediately hugged the Moon and his cry broke a moment later.

“ Months, You go home Nak..” said Sarlan's wife in a vibrating voice.

“ Maafin I ya Ma'am, sorry..,” sahut Moon cry.

“ Gapapa Nak, I'm sorry you since long ago. I thought you were dead but in fact you are still alive.” said the mother as she waved her arms.

The mother's eyes appear rounded when she sees the baby in a sling of the Moon.

“ This...,” the mother's greeting is interrupted when the Moon is cutting quickly.

“ My Son Ma. He's a boy, his name is Orion..,” said the Moon with a smile and then showed the baby who was asleep in his carrier.

“ Your child ?. Meaning this.., my granddaughter..?” the mother asked with tears and was taken by the moon.

Hearing the Moon's answer made the mother cry again but this time became a happy cry. Sarlan smiled happily as if forgetting everything the Moon had done.

When the father approached him, the Moon retreated as if afraid that the father would hurt him. But when he saw Sarlan spread out his hands, a sign that his father wanted to embrace him, the Moon cried and then poured into the arms of the father.

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