Ah, so I think I'm quite proud of myself. I managed to outline this story's plot to chapter 31 (yes, so far there's 31 chapters), and it looks like I might end it at 40. I'll just say that the romance will pick up a little more now ;)

Vchanny: Hopefully, but we will see. Also, I kinda explain how she was hurt too in this chapter ^^

Flareup4Ratchet: Yeah, I did. I believe my count for this story is 300 (or at least that's the last I remember). But at least you don't have to wait long for the next chapter ^^

Red Moon Nine

23/ Foggy

"Lulu…you don't always have to rely on the shadows to protect you. I'm here now."

That voice sounded so youthful, so lonely. It was a voice she knew all too well: Artemis's. She remembered shivering on the ground at the dead body before her. A feral feline had attacked her in broad daylight where nature's deceptive shadows were too weak to defend her. She remembered how swiftly Artemis shifted out from feline form, and took down the beast. Groaning, she opened her eyes, and squinted them when the dawn's harsh light greeted her. Her ears picked up the sound of wheels tumbling over a cobblestone path, and the horse neighing quietly.

Someone gripped her hand, "You're awake…" the male voice sighed in relief. Blinking her eyes, her gaze settled on the alluring green ones staring down at her. A mixture of emotions filtered through them. She shifted her head to sit up—once she realized that her head rested on his lap—but Artemis let her hand go and gently pushed her back down.

"Dear, its best that you rest until we arrive. You used quite a bit of sorcery last night—albeit, too much that you almost went feral," Tefnut whispered. Feral? Luna's gaze went back to Artemis who, in the warm dawn, appeared to have an odd glow.

"A-Artemis?" She looked down to his chest where she faintly remembered seeing a blade pierced through. "Are you—"

"I should have been careful," he muttered caressing her cheek. "You got hurt, and despite not knowing how, it pains me greatly."

Tefnut sighed, "Son, it is the bond. The bond of two flames reuniting. What happens to you, happens to her, which is even more reason to take her home."

Home? Wasn't that the castle?

What is this? Is our little Luna starting to remember some things? I suppose that's a good thing! And it seems they escaped Cronus...for now. Until the next update!