When The Night Come
Memory Star

European, 1847

Bright twilight, where the birds fly home. The little ones called to his mother to come home soon. The fathers who just came home from their jobs. The servants of each family, who were busy preparing the dinner.

3 months after Briallen expresses his feelings to Noxita. He is currently at the Rosaceae residence. The Duke and Duchess Rosaceae. The atmosphere in this living room felt very tense, no one dared to reveal a word. Almost an hour later this atmosphere lasted. Till...

“Please give your daughter to me Mr. Duke Rosaceae.” Briallen broke the silence.

“What?! You want to take my daughter from me?” Deaf said somewhat in shock. Seen Kaila who just silent while elbowing her Husband.

“Ah? That's not so Dad. But Briallen asked for permission so that we were allowed to establish a relationship officially.” Clearly Noxita frantically, who then lowered her head.

“H... So why didn't you tell me yourself?” Noxita's father stared intently at Briallen.

“Pardon for my previous indecency. Alright Sir. I will repeat it again. I, Briallen de Roosevelt Vangelis ask permission to the Duke and Duchess of Rosaceae. So that I am allowed to be in a relationship as your daughter's lover.” Briallen said confidently and without hesitation.

“Good. We allow.” Say Kaila immediately. Deaf only bengong looked at his wife with a questionable expression.

“Sayang..?” Whimper Deaf.

“What's dear?” Kaila replied with a smile.

“U.. No.” Reply Deaf.

“Oke, we allow it. Origin, you promised to protect our daughter with all your soul as well as keep her from every danger.” Imbuh Deaf on Briallen. Looked at Briallen's happy face.

“Good. I promise with all my heart.” Briallen answered without hesitation.

“By this Briallen de Roosevelt Vangelis officially became the lover of Noxita de Devile Rosaceae.” Said Kaila who ignored the sad look of her Husband.

“Quiet darling. If you keep going, when will our daughter get married?” Kaila explained while giving her sweetest smile.

“Iya darling.” Deaf looks a little humped.

“Thank you so much Duke and Duchess Rosaceae for allowing us.” Briallen said happily.

“Thank you so much Mother, Ayahanda. Eh? Mom, Dad.” Noxita hugged her Mom and Dad.

“It's dinner time. Well, Briallen boy. We invite you to come to dinner.” Said Kaila after calming her Husband.

Dinner on the dinner table. Various cuisines are available to eat. They began to eat the soup after praying and were welcomed by Deaf. The appetizer is a chicken soup whose clear sauce is made from selected chicken broth, the aroma is rich in spices, but feels light on the tongue.

After finishing the chicken soup, came the second dish. Namely main course, in the form of beef steak with various side dish that accompanies it. Fresh meat seasoned with various spices and various other spices. The steam that stays out of it, signifies that the steak has just matured and is immediately served.

There was a soft sound of knives and forks clashing with plates. Noxita is helping her sisters cut their steak.

“Well. It's Lizzie's. Be careful, it's still hot because.” Noxita gave a plate containing the steak she had cut to Lizzie.

“I, Brother.” Diego doesn't want to lose.

“I'm also Kak.” Lily was also in.

“Good. Good. Replace yes.” Before Noxita finished helping Lily, Diego had Briallen help her cut her steak.

“Be careful still hot, yes.” Briallen said as he gave the plate to Diego.

“Thank you very much Brother Briallen.” Diego answered with a happy smile.

When Noxita finished helping Lily, Briallen gave her the plate. With a steak that has been cut neatly.

“Ah? Thank you, Briallen.” Noxita blushed a bit. Briallen only replied with a smile.

“Truly the girl of my dreams.” Inner Briallen when returning to her dish. They ate dinner happily.

“I'm done.” Said Salvatore as he moved from his seat.

“Where are you going?” Noxita asked her sister.

“You complete the piled up work. Sister first yes Noxita.” Answer Salvatore.

“Alright Brother. Don't sleep late, sister.” Said Noxita who was answered by a wave of hands by her brother.

Noxita continued eating. They ate every dish served. Arrive last dish aka dessert.

Apple pie served as dessert. Crispy pie skin, met with pieces of apples mixed with sweet caramel. The smell of cinnamon. Make the ones who eat it forget the taste of the main dish.

Finished with dessert, they talked for a while.

“Taste the chef of Rosaceae Residence is very delicious. Thank you for inviting me to dinner, Madam.” Briallen said with a smile.

“Same-sama Nak Briallen.” Answer Laila.

No time passed, the clock showed at 10 p.m. Briallen also paid back, because the distance of Rosaceae with Tanzanite is quite far. 2 hours drive by horse carriage.

“Both Duke and Duchess Rosaceae, I want permission to withdraw first. Thanks again for the dinner.” Briallen said politely.

“Hm. Please.” Deaf replied.

“Sama-sama.” Kaila smiled.

“Ah? I will deliver Briallen to the front.” Said Noxita who then moved from where she was sitting.

“Thank you Xita.” Noxita just blushed in embarrassment.

The two of them walked towards the front door while talking a little.

“Allen okay?” Noxita asked.

“Hm? I'm fine Xita.” Briallen replied, smiling at his lover.

“Good.” Noxita smiled happily.

They arrived at the front door of the Mansion. Briallen stopped his steps and approached Noxita. He kissed Noxita and said.

“Tomorrow I'll pick you up at 10.” Then Briallen passed and got on to his carriage. Leaving the frozen Noxita with an extremely flushed face. He woke up when his horse sounded.

“Be careful on the road Allen.” Noxita waved her hand which was met with a smile by Allen.

Next day..

Noxita, who was ready to go with Allen, was waiting for her boyfriend to come for her. From 7am, Noxita was ready. She wore a light blue dress with a white rose as her brooch. Not to forget also he wore a hat, as a scorching sun repellent. The hat is white with a blue rose decoration with a ribbon surrounding it.

'Tok tok.’ The sound of knocking on the door.

“Nona. Mr. Vangelis has arrived.” The voice of a man who was a butler.

“Thank you. I'll see him soon.” Noxita immediately moved out of her room rushing to meet Briallen.

Briallen was waiting in the living room. When Noxita came into the living room. Briallen stood up. Briallen is wearing a blue suit that is compatible with Noxita. The girl could only be surprised, when she saw that the clothes they were wearing were the same color. Briallen? Just smiling looking at the expression of the lover.

“Let's go, Xita.” Briallen said as he extended his hand to Noxita.

“Sure, Allen.” Noxita received a helping hand, and they went out to the horse-drawn carriage.

On the way to the place they were headed. Briallen continued to hold Noxita's hand.

“Where are we going, baby?” Ask the girl.

“We will go to the festival in Asteri.” The answer.

“City with a million stars?” Noxita. Briallen nodded slowly.

Asteri means star. As the name implies, the city is decorated with a million stars in its sky. It is said that the name Asteri is taken from the name of the Goddess who guards the city.

Noxita who can only show her side before Briallen was always happy and free when with him. It did not feel like they had reached Asteri city. The streets of the city are decorated with various star-shaped ornaments. All kinds of food and goods are sold almost all the way. They enjoy every entertainment and food sold.

“Allen. There's a piano, play a song for me yeah.” Noxita pleads with Briallen.

“Whatever to keep Xita happy.” Said Briallen who went straight to the Piano was located and asked permission to play it.

A soft piano sound and make a comfortable feeling heard. Briallen played the piano. Makes all who listen feel happy. One by one his fingers pressed the black and white keys alternately. Everyone was dancing or dancing cheerfully. When the piano stops. Briallen received a standing ovation from all of them. Briallen immediately approached Noxita who was amazed by her appearance.

“What do you think, Princess?” Briallen teases Noxita. Noxita simply embraces Briallen's arm and invites him to go around again. He had a red hue on his cheek. Briallen just smiled.

While touring again, Noxita saw a statue in the middle of the city and asked her lover about it.

“Allen, what's the statue?”

“Hum? Oh. The Goddess of Asteri, Xita.” Replied Briallen who was standing beside Noxita while looking at the statue.

“Ah! The goddess born with the blessing of a million stars?” Noxita said excitedly.

Briallen just nodded. Then Noxita was seen clasping both hands while closing her eyes and began to pray. Briallen just looked at the girl who was focused on praying. Then they explored every intricacy of the city, until it did not feel night had arrived.

Asteri city looks very beautiful, when the afternoon is beautiful. But the night looks more beautiful. Millions of stars were seen twinkling over the city. There are various constellations there. The atmosphere of the city was even more lively because there was a show about the Goddess Asteri who saved and protected the city from monster attacks with the blessing of a million stars she had.

“Wah... The show is very touching.” Noxita is seen rubbing the tip of her eye with the back of her finger.

“Pft..” Briallen just smiled at Noxita's behavior.

“Allen why the hell? Daritadi smile-smile only.” Noxita looked at Briallen with a frown.

“Nothing, Xita. I'm just happy to spend time with Xita.” Said Briallen while holding Noxita's cheek. Noxita can only blush embarrassed by the treatment of her lover.

As she looked up, Noxita saw a shooting star. And show it to Briallen.

“Allen, look! Falling stars. Let's make a request.” Noxita then clasped her hands and began to plead.

However, it has not finished making the request. Noxita felt something curling around her neck. Noxita immediately looked back and found her lover had finished putting something up. Noxita felt something wrapped around her neck and saw it.

“Kalung? With star shaped pendulum. Thank you very much Allen.” Noxita said and immediately hugged Briallen for being too happy.

Upon awakening, Noxita took off her embrace and lowered her head in embarrassment. Before long, Briallen held Noxita's chin as she said.

“Do not bow your head, let alone hide your face, Xita. Because you're more beautiful than a million stars.” Briallen kissed the girl's forehead.

“Sayers beg to meet a shooting star, but all I want is you. Briallen de Roosevelt. No other.” Noxita said while staring at the beautiful face of Briallen who looked like he was going to cry.

The young man immediately hugged his lover, hoping to hide his tears. Noxita was only confused by being hugged suddenly by Briallen. And could only be silent with a face that was already red. Some people pass by, looking at them. Till...

“Bu view, Mom. There are people hugging in public places.” Said a little boy who surprised Briallen and made Noxita's face reddened.

Briallen immediately took off his embrace and scratched his non-itchy head while looking the other way. Noxita shivered as the air grew colder. Deftly, Briallen took off his suit and wrapped around Noxita's shoulder.

“Allen yourself how?” Noxita said she was worried if her boyfriend had the flu.

“I'm used to cold air, dear.” Briallen said with the PD.

“Good. Thank you dear.” Noxita smiles.

“Xita wait here yes. I'll buy you something that can warm our bodies.” Said Briallen who immediately ran away.

“Ah? Alright, Allen.” Noxita was sitting on a bench near her. However, there were some men who were heading towards Noxita. Noxita could only bow and hope that Briallen would return soon.

Briallen returned with 2 bowls of hot soup. But he rushes to where Noxita is waiting when he sees her lover being forced to come along by an unknown person. Briallen immediately poured the contents of the bowl he brought into the head of the man who forced Noxita. He screamed out the heat. Then the boy's friend was about to punch Briallen.

“Allen. WATCH OUT!!” Noxita.

Briallen immediately caught his fist and immediately made him smell the ground by curling his arms and legs. There were several knights in charge of guarding the city heading to where Briallen Noxita was. It turned out that there were citizens who saw Noxita in trouble and immediately reported to the knights who were on guard. Eventually the bullies were arrested and brought in for questioning.

“Xita. I'm sorry, for leaving you alone.” Briallen said with a sad face as she looked at her lover.

“That's okay Allen, thank you for coming back soon.” The answer. Noxita's body trembled in fear.

Briallen immediately clasped Noxita's hand and invited her to repurchase the warm soup. Noxita somewhat flinched, as Briallen's warm hand clasped her cold hand. Noxita smiled and looked fearless again.

Europe, 2010

A sad sound echoed from the twang of the piano. A man with black hair as close as night, playing piano keys with his eyes closed. As he opened his eyes, a pair of sapphire-blue beads looked sadly at a necklace coiled in the sword handle. The saphire-decorated star-studded necklace stared coldly silently at the man staring at it.

“Ah... What a beautiful memory. And now I want to take care of you and I will not let you go of my eternal life. Because you are my soul.” He said while still playing the sad song. The full moon is seen in the night sky which is visible from the window. The man's hair turned silver and the ball of his bead turned gray. Fingers sticking out of his mouth.

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