Meanwhile, Aquila waited for Ryana all day, but she didn't come, then wondered, "Did something happen?"

The next day, he waited, but like yesterday. "What happened?" He thought.

Finally, on the third day, Aquila went into the sea to meet Ryana at the dragon palace. The guard delivers the message.

"Prince... God Aquila is in front of the palace. He intends to meet Princess Azalea."

"W-What?" Hydra flinched. Then he thought, "If I keep avoiding him, it's useless. He will keep on coming. Guards, let him in."

"Well, prince."

"Welcome to my palace." Greet by Hydra.

"Thanks for the welcome, god Hydra."

"What made the god Aquila come here?"

"I am looking for Princess Azalea. She said she wanted to go for walk-in heaven, so I wanted to take her," answered Aquila.

"Lord doesn't need to bother with another god couple. Because we're getting married soon. I can take her by myself. So, Princess Azalea was not allowed to meet other gods. Isn't this already the divine realm's code of conduct?"

Aquila was shocked to hear that. Now, the god is brokenhearted again. Then, he returned to heaven. But Aquila felt suspicious, why couldn't he trace Ryana's existence before?

"This dragon has hidden her," Aquila muttered.

On the other hand, the palace maids were noisy around the palace of Princess Azalea. They talked about Aquila who came to visit their prince.

"Have you seen the handsome face of the god Aquila?"

"But Prince Hydra didn't lose to him either."

"Both have charisma."

Azalea heard the commotion outside, then asked, "What's the matter?"

The servant explained that in the palace, there was the arrival of a god from heaven.

"What's his name?" asked Azalea.

"Aquila, princess." Answer the lady.

"Get me out of here!" shouted Azalea.

"Forgive us, Princess. This is the prince's order. If we disobey, we will be punished."

The princess continued to scream, but it was useless because the palace had been protected, no matter how loud the sound, it could not spread out.

*****

At the Aquila residence, he didn't know what to do. This made him hurt, not much different from waiting for her presence. But at least, Aquila felt relieved to see her again even though he couldn't have it.

In the dragon palace, the prince visits Azalea. Then Azalea said, "Why are you doing this to me? Why do you restrain me and not give me a choice?"

"I'm sorry, princess."

Azalea is gloomy, but she is surprised when Hydra declares that in three days, they will get married. Azalea just bowed silently as if there was no hope. In her mind, she kept thinking of Aquila.

said Hydra who spoke softly while touching her face making Azalea's heart soften and touched. Azalea didn't know what to do. On the one hand, she thought of Aquila, but on the other hand, she felt sorry for Hydra.

The wedding day arrived, and But her beauty was not perfect because her expression didn't show happiness. When the wedding was about to take place, suddenly Aquila came and was in front of the palace. The guards blocked him but were easily removed by Aquila. Then Aquila entered the palace and shouted, "Ryana!!!"

Everyone in the hall gasped in shock. Azalea turned and saw Aquila. She was happy, her face brightened again like when she was invited to see the mainland.

They were astonished. Ryana turned to Hydra and said, "Is that true, prince?"

Hydra clenched his fists.

"Come here Ryana," said Aquila while holding out his hand. When Ryana wanted to reach Aquila, Hydra pulled Ryana's arm. "I won't let you get out of here," said Hydra.

They were shocked.

"I will fight him," challenged Hydra.

"Okay." Aquila accepted the challenge.

They also exit the palace and fight in the water. Of course, this is an advantage for the dragon because it is in its territory. Meanwhile, Ryana panicked looking at them. The blue dragon formed a whirlpool.

"Powerful water pressure." Aquila felt the tug and push everywhere.

When the blue dragon was about to turn against Aquila, They were both shocked.

"Stop this! I don't want you to fight. I'd rather die than see both of you fight over me,"

"Wait!!!" They both shouted.

"Hydra, I'm sorry, I feel sorry for you, so I'm willing to marry you. But I can't accept your love as a lover. I'm sorry for hurting you."

Hydra gasped and said,

Ryana knew his good intentions, then hugged Hydra who was sad. Hydra was shocked and touched. Ryana then said to Aquila, "Allow me to stay here for a few days." To entertain Hydra. Aquila agreed and flew back into the sky.

Then Hydra told how Ryana had saved him from the seller when Hydra disguised himself as a goldfish. In return, he saved Ryana when she fell into the sea and gave her dragon pearls to speed up healing and give her strength. Hearing that story, Ryana said, "Thank you, Hydra. Hope you can live happily. I know you're good."

Hydra was surprised when Ryana called his name and replied, "I wish you are happy too."

"But before you go, I must take out the dragon pearl within you, so you won't be bound here anymore." Explained Hydra.

"All right. Thank you for your help so far." Ryana said with a smile.

Hydra nodded and then placed his palm in front of Ryana's chest. With his power, Hydra pulled the glowing dragon pearl so that it came out through Ryana's mouth and then fell into his palm.

They hugged each other and became close friends.

A few days later, Ryana was ushered by the dragon to the surface. It was dusk, the sun was almost set. Hydra said to Aquila, "Please take care of her. May you be happy."

"Yes. Thank you for your help," Aquila replied concerning Hydra.

Before they left, Aquila and Hydra embraced. Then Ryana mounted Aquila's eagle and waved at the Hydra.

"Goodbye," said Hydra. He also saw the panorama. It is surrounded by a vast ocean. He muttered. "I control such a large area; I should be able to be tolerant. Turns out that the view above the sea is awesome too." He saw the sunset and the wide sky with its color reflected on the surface of the sea.

*****

Finally, Ryana headed to heaven. When she arrived at the gates of heaven, she hesitated, "Can I enter?" she asked.

"Just try it."

Ryana stepped in and was surprised with joy while saying, "I can enter!"

Aquila smiled when he saw her cute behavior.

"Are you making fun of me?" said Ryana.

"No... no..." Aquila replied.

Let's get into that cloud. Aquila grabbed Ryana's hand, and they flew together.

"Eh... I can also float like this?" Ryana was amazed.

Not yet finished her amazement, she saw such a beautiful view of heaven. Aquila then took her to the place where they first met. They arrived at the vast and calm sea. They sat on a rock in the middle of the sea.

"Is there also the sea here?" she asked.

"Yes. You usually play the harp here. The dolphins and fish become happy when they hear your music. Same with me. Your music has brought me here and meet you for the first time."

Ryana amazed. "Can I play it again?" When Ryana said that, a harp emerged from the sea, floated up, and sat on her lap.

"Is this?"

"Please try," Aquila said.

"Well. You don't make fun of me, okay? He-he," Ryana was embarrassed to play it.

Aquila just replied with a smile. Then Ryana inhaled and exhaled as she plucked the strings. Beads of light appeared in those smooth and soft snaps of her fingers. The music creates a melodious melody. Not long after, Delphinus appeared in several groups and jumped to the surface, and colorful fish flew across the sky. Ryana didn't expect to see this amazing sight. She didn't believe she could play it, but she felt like she had been playing it for a long time.

She is immersed in the flow of music and blends with nature. The Delphinus as well as the small fish echoed their voices. Ryana played with joy and cheerfulness on her beautiful face. On the other hand, Aquila was fascinated and touched because he had not heard her play music for a long time. His eyes began to tear up as if he was dreaming that Ryana was in front of him.

Ryana turned to Aquila and flinched to see tears in his eyes, then said while wiping the tears from his cheeks, "What's wrong, Aquila?"

Aquila held her soft hand and said," Your music show is so beautiful. I haven't heard of it in a long time and this feeling of longing wells up in my heart."

Ryana was surprised to hear that and suddenly she remembered something, but vaguely. She saw her encounter with Aquila in this sea. A memory flashed through her mind and words recalled from her, "Hi, what god are you?" said Lyra when she met Aquila in the past.

"What's that? It's like I remembered something," thought Ryana.

They both stared deeply as if their eyes were talking to each other. Then Aquila said, "You're my endless love, from one life to next life. When he has decided to love someone, it is not easy to move to another heart. That's why love is precious." He got these words from Tyrone.

Ryana was startled. Then Aquila touched her face gently caressed it and leaned closer to her. Ryana watched his face with a thumping feeling.

Deg....

I was surprised too. I remember this scent. Then the memory of being in his embrace before I died appeared. And without realizing it, I had tears flowing down my cheeks. Aquila broke the kiss because of the touch of teardrops flowing from Ryana.

I saw him with teary eyes. Aquila was shocked and meant to apologize, but before he could say anything, I said something that made him surprised.

Ryana said it with happiness as she embraced Aquila tightly. "I'm happy to be with you again."

Aquila's heart was beating fast and was also touched to hear that. He stroked her smooth hair. They stared at each other again with feelings overflowing like waves. Then while kneeling, the wings grew gracefully from Ryana's back along with the crashing waves. Aquila was mesmerized by this sight and then said softly, "Welcome back Lyra."

Then Lyra also touched his face with her soft hands, and it was her turn to land her kisses on Aquila first. Aquila was startled and closed his eyes, he hugged the goddess' waist and took her flying around the sky above the sea. The Delphinus jumped, the fish flew, and the breeze blew as if to welcome their arrival. They were both drowned in longing and love as wide and deep as the ocean. Finally, they live happily together after going through a long journey.

Finished.