Lunar eclipse

Once upon a time, on a sunny day, a girl with sunset-colored hair, sky-blue eyes, and freckles like stars. She was walking through the forest, wandering along the river, sitting on the rocks with her feet in the clear waters and looking at the vast fields stretching out before her eyes.

- Beautiful scenery - she said, looking into the distance.

- I can't help but agree - a figure of a young guy emerged from the shadows of the trees.

He was as beautiful as the moon itself, with hair the color of pitch, eyes the color of steel, and like streams of water flowing over pebbles, neatly braided at the back into a careless ponytail.

- Oh - the girl exclaimed in surprise - who are you? I haven't seen you here before, are you not from here? - the girl asked.

- Don't worry, I'm leaving now - he answered and walked across the bridge.

- Goodbye - the girl followed him with her eyes.

Looking at the guy, she was surprised how such a man remained unknown to her? The beauty walked like this by the river all day, returning home late at night, she began to cook dinner, saying - Dinner after a good walk, just right - turning around with a bowl in her hands, in the window

... Still, he decided to approach her and ask her name, the guy was serious as he resolutely approached the lady.

- Hello, isn't it beautiful weather today? - flashed through his thoughts "Idiot, who asks about the weather? Who cares anyway? I hope she won't think it's trivial."

- You're right, Mister... - she said, not knowing the name.

- Knight, my name is Knight - the girl was surprised by his calm and politeness.

- Why is such a young lady walking alone?

- And would you like to join me?

- Only if milady allows it

- And if she doesn't give her permission?

- It would be sad for me to leave you alone

- I guess I'll refuse

- And what's your name, milady? - he glanced at the river expanses. There was silence for a while, but it was interrupted by a female voice.

- Ray, that's my name - having answered his question, she went to the city.

- See you, madam - Knight turned his back to the bridge and began to go deeper into the forest, leaving behind only small footprints. He did not know where he was going, where his eyes were looking, just moving his feet, not imagining the route or goal.

Wandering through the forest, the guy looked at the beauty of nature and hummed a melody, the words of which arose in his head by themselves.

- Light in the darkness, you are my beacon!

- With you, I am not afraid of obstacles

- The sun and the moon are our eternal path, the light of love will warm, we are not afraid of shadows.

Knight walked and sang with a smile, by that time already leaving the forests near the village of Torian.

At the same time, Ray walked along the streets of the village and went into the bakery and said.

- Ruv, I'm here. Are there many customers today?

- Oh! Here comes our ray of sunshine, your shift is tomorrow, why are you here?

- Decided to help you in the kitchen, is my apron where it usually is?

- Yeah, well, then I'll go to the cash register, you're in the kitchen.

The girl went into the kitchen and quickly found her uniform, headed to the stove. A man stuck his head out from behind the doorway into the sales area, not looking young, but not old either, about forty, forty-five years old.

- Bun, do you know about today's holiday?

- What holiday? Ruv, don't keep me in suspense!

- A celebration in honor of the guild's fifteenth anniversary, they say they ensure our safety.

- Isn't that so?

- Who are they protecting?!?

- Hm?

- Just a bunch of adventurers who guard the border, they're not much use. - The fat man frowned.

- Well, Ruviant, they work for the good of the village, they can't be blamed. - They're chilling! - The man fell silent, hearing the sound of the bell above the door and turned around, smiling at the new customer.

The girl tied an apron around her waist and went to knead a new batch of dough. Fiery red hair fell on her shoulders, Ray washed her hands and, having kneaded the dough, began to prepare buns. Five minutes later, Ruv looked out from the hall. He stood leaning against the doorway, crossed his arms over his chest and sighed.

- Bun, are you going to the party tonight?

- I can't leave you alone in the bakery - the girl was distracted by her colleague

- Don't you want to go and have some fun? Just don't lie to the old man - Ruv smiled, his smile seemed so warm that San even thought the bakery had become warmer than usual.

- I would like to, but today there are only two of us on shift, I can't leave all the work to you - the girl put another batch of baked goods in the oven.

Bun, we stop cooking at five o'clock in the evening today, I can sell them myself. Go anyway, at your age you need to enjoy the time spent, and not rot at work.

- But Ruvi...

- Don't argue with me, in a couple of hours your work will be done, at least take a walk on the main street.

- Definitely, but please, don't overexert yourself too much

- Don't worry, selling goods is not as stressful as baking - the man shook his head, and Ray meanwhile pulled the buns out of the oven.

- Okay, I hope for you - the girl smiled and

continued to prepare a new batch of buns.

Ruviant called out to her at ten to five.

- Bun, get ready and run to the party - the man said with a smile.

- Thank you very much - the girl turned off the oven - the pastries were on the tables.

- What a clever girl, you baked so much!

Ray quickly got ready and went to the central square, where bards were already playing, children were having fun, couples were having fun. Old men and women were sitting on benches, walking along shops with goodies that are sold only on holidays. People were chatting everywhere, everyone was enjoying the holiday. Somewhere to the side, young people were dancing, a wonderful atmosphere of joy and fun was all around. The thoughts of the red-haired girl were occupied with worries - about whether she could cope with Ruviant alone. She walked all in her thoughts, but ran into someone. This someone turned out to be her early acquaintance.

... - Taking a walk

- I see - she thought

- And what is such a beautiful girl doing in this place?

- Ah, Ruv let me off from work early, told me to take a walk

- Can I keep the lady company?

Ray thought for a bit, but still agreed

- I wouldn't refuse a good walk

"Ray of sunshine - a ray of sunshine"

... The guy took Ray by the hand and led her deeper into the market stalls, crowds of people and loud conversations. The street was illuminated by several lampposts, they were about two meters apart. A pleasant smell of baked goods and women's perfume was everywhere. The darkness of the night and the lanterns illuminating the streets were beautiful.

- How long has it been since I saw such a beautiful environment?

- Madame hasn't enjoyed the views for a long time?

- It's just that when you see the same thing every day, beauty slips away like sand through your fingers.

- Indeed, your thoughts are correct and quite interesting, what do you think about adventurers and the Guild?

- I prefer not to interfere in these matters, but Ruv considers them useless, although there are not many adventurers, they are trying for the good of Torian.