Wings under the Moon

Part 6

Luna-tic's presence in the Cocoon's command center seemed both surreal and fitting, her figure an unexpected sight in the usually henchman-filled space. It had been weeks since her little late night rendezvous with The Monarch. She settled into The Monarch's throne, her focus on finding the right pose of royalty, she seemed to momentarily forget her surroundings.

She hadn't even noticed the two henchmen looking on.

"Oh! Number 21, and 23. I didn't even see you there." Her grin was as wicked as it was spontaneous, and her casual acknowledgment of their presence carried an air of confidence.

"Hey there, Luna-tic," Number 21 greeted, his voice carrying a mix of curiosity and friendliness. "You look pretty comfortable in the boss's seat."

Number 24 chimed in, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Yeah, didn't know you were into power plays, huh?"

Sami's playful demeanor seemed to hold a sense of camaraderie; a connection formed from the shared world of villains they all inhabited. The sun's morning glow continued to cast a soft light on the scene, as if emphasizing the contrast between their villainous personas and the unexpected interactions that occurred in their secret lair.

"You don't know the half of it." She teased before running her hands down the arm rests of the Monarchs chair. She could hear him coming from a mile away as he scolded one of his henchmen in the distance.

She couldn't wait to see the look on his face when he realized she had to break in and steal his seat to get his attention.

As the sound of The Monarch's approaching footsteps reached her ears, Sami's grin seemed to widen. She could practically feel the tension building, the anticipation of his reaction fueling her amusement. Her plan to steal his attention was working, and she eagerly awaited the moment when he would realize what she had done.

As the Monarch approached, she gave him a small wave as he realized what was happening. The two henchmen watched with eagerness to see how the scene would unfold.

"Miss me?"

The Monarch's emerald eyes widened as he entered the command center and saw Sami seated on his throne. His expression shifted from surprise to a mixture of irritation and amusement as he processed the audacity of her actions. The henchmen's eager gazes seemed to intensify the moment, adding an extra layer of scrutiny to the unfolding scene.

Sami's small wave and playful greeting seemed to catch him off guard, the tension between them blending with a hint of friendship. He folded his arms across his chest, his own playfulness evident as he responded,

"Well, well, if it isn't the usurper of my throne. Miss you? More like trying to figure out if you are trying to take over my villainous empire?"

Luna-tic stood, brushing off her bottom as she descended the stairs to him.

"Come on, we both know I already...took over your empire." She teased, giving him a once over.

The Monarch watched as Luna-tic stood and descended the stairs toward him, her casual demeanor and taunting tone making it clear that she was enjoying their repartee. Her playful confidence seemed to resonate with him, the familiarity of their interactions creating a unique dynamic between them.

He rolled his eyes in mock exasperation at her words, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips.

"Oh, is that so? Well, I guess I'll just have to live in the shadow of your villainous prowess," he replied, his voice dripping with sarcasm as he played along.

As she gave him a once-over, he couldn't help but return the gesture, his emerald eyes holding a mixture of levity and something more.

"Now kiss!" Number 21 said throwing up his fists in encouragement. Luna-tic couldn't help but smile but The Monarch didn't share the amusement.