A group of criminals surrounds Aiona and Alexander.
Just as they were going to buy some things from the shops and the supermarket.
"Hand over your money!"
Aiona sighs.
"Alexander."
"Can we please finish shopping first?"
Alexander looks at the men.
"I asked nicely."
They laugh.
One of them swings a knife.
The next second.
Nobody understands what happened.
The knife falls to the ground.
Every criminal is already lying unconscious.
Alexander simply continues walking.
"Let's go. The food will get cold."
No flashy attacks.
No long speeches.
Just effortless strength.
The days passed very quickly.
The whole city became brighter every day.
More lights appeared on the streets.
More people filled the shops.
Children laughed as they played in the snow.
Christmas was only one day away.
After work, Aiona hurried home with several bags in her hands.
The moment she opened the door, she smiled.
"I'm home!"
Alexander looked up from the chair where he was sitting.
"You bought more food?"
Aiona laughed.
"Of course."
"It's Christmas."
She placed everything on the table.
Fresh bread.
Fruit.
Meat.
Drinks.
Cakes.
Chocolate.
Alexander looked at the table.
"Can two people really eat all of this?"
Aiona smiled proudly.
"We're going to try."
Alexander could only shake his head.
For some reason...
He had already gotten used to her.
"Come on," Aiona said.
"We still have work to do."
Alexander looked confused.
"What work?"
She pointed at the boxes in the corner.
"We have to decorate the house."
Alexander had no choice.
For the next few hours, they worked together.
Aiona hung colorful lights around the room.
Alexander carried the heavy boxes.
She decorated the Christmas tree.
He fixed the lights that refused to work.
Whenever Alexander finished one job, Aiona gave him another.
By the time they were done, the house looked completely different.
Warm lights filled every corner.
The Christmas tree stood proudly beside the window.
Small decorations covered the walls.
Aiona stepped back and smiled.
"It's perfect."
Alexander looked around.
"It feels."
He stopped talking.
"It feels what?" Aiona asked.
Alexander looked at the room again.
"...warm."
Aiona smiled.
"I'm glad you like it."
Night slowly arrived.
Snow began falling outside.
The streets became quiet.
People returned to their families.
Inside the house, Aiona and Alexander sat together near the window.
Neither of them spoke.
They simply watched the snow fall.
After a long silence, Alexander finally spoke.
"Thank you."
Aiona turned toward him.
"For what?"
"For staying."
Her smile became gentle.
"You don't have to thank me."
"I wanted to stay."
Alexander lowered his head.
"I've always been alone."
Aiona quietly listened.
"No one ever stayed with me."
His voice was calm.
But Aiona could hear the loneliness behind it.
She slowly reached out and placed her hand on his.
"You don't have to be alone anymore."
Alexander looked at her.
For a moment...
Neither of them looked away.
Then.
Knock!
Knock!
Knock!
Someone was at the door.
Aiona blinked.
"At this time?"
Alexander slowly stood up.
"I'll check."
He walked toward the door.
As soon as he opened it.
No one was there.
Only a small gift box rested on the ground.
Alexander picked it up.
"There isn't even a name."
Aiona came closer.
"Open it."
Alexander slowly untied the ribbon.
Inside was a small silver pendant shaped like a star.
The moment he touched it...
A strange feeling ran through his body.
For just one second.
A faint golden light flashed deep inside his eyes.
Then it disappeared.
Aiona saw it.
She frowned.
"Alexander."
"What was that?"
Alexander looked at the pendant.
"I...don't know."
Far away...
Hidden on the roof of a tall building...
A young woman quietly watched the house.
A gentle smile appeared on her face.
"So."
"I finally found you."
She turned around and disappeared into the snowy night before anyone could see her.
Neither Aiona nor Alexander knew.
That Christmas morning would bring someone who would change their peaceful lives forever.