Arakan was holding Shiori in his arms as she and Lynelle were testing in his warm feathers. He smiled for he was the luckiest dove in the world, he was blessed with a beautiful wife and the most adorable daughter he could ever want. He still treasured how they met on their first mission together,the one were they were ordered to capture the Thicken Thieves though the mysterious villianess Noche rescued them. He wasn't quite fond of failing a mission, but it did bring him closer to his fighter of purrfect beauty. That day was just three years ago.

Arakan wasn't well liked among his fellow heroes, the markings on his wings were considered a curse even though they really weren't. He was on so many solo missions, he started to wonder if fate would making it so he be alone forever. He tried to accept his possible new isolated future but as he was about to get his next mission, someone stopped him. He turned to see the well known Shiori Mao face to face with someone like him. She was as beautiful as the rumors told, even more stunning than he ever could have imagined.

"Hey Arakan,right? I was told that you are a skilled fighter and I would like your help on my next mission" Her words were mute to his ears as he was entranced by how lovely green eyes.

It took a second for him to realize what she was asking him. Was this a dream? Shiori Mao who was well known for stopping more villains than most of the heroes in the region, was asking him to assist her in a mission. His heart fluttered for his greatest wish was finally coming truth! Though he had to keep it as professional as possible.

"Very well, Shiori Mao. I shall assist you in your mission. You have my word that you I will make sure no hard falls upon you" He took her paw in his wings, looking her straight in her eyes.

That would have been the perfect moment for love at first sight, though Shiori bangles glew and pushed Arakan back with such tremendous force that he blew out of the building. He felt such pain, this was why she was known for coming back from battles unscathed. Arakan meant what he said though, he would make sure that not a single scratch fell upon her gorgeous black fur.

After a while they arrived at the Thicken Thieves location, in just a few minutes they would apprehend the criminals and return peace to  the village they plagued. Arakan was impressed on how skilled Shiori was, truly she deserves the legendary hero status she was working so hard for.She was strong enough to take down hydras, fast enough to beat monster who matched speed of lightning and her bangles protected her from all dangers. That only added more to her charming smile that Arakan adored.

Arakan himself was holding his own well, he was a skilled mix martial arts fighter whether he was in the air or on the ground. In fact to get to the hide out quickly he flew them there. Shiori seem to love soaring in the air, thanking him for such a breathtaking experience. He could have swore that he saw her blushing. He was making a good impression on her, perhaps they would become even closer than partners.

They had just cornered the thieves, ready to arrest them and end this mission. Though she arrived, the villianess that scared great heroes and fellow villains alike. Those who utter her name would soon fall before her. Noche had appeared and was about to slay Shiori, normally her bangles would have protected her but Noche sword blocked their power. Without a second thought, Arakan pushed Shiori out of the way and the sword pierced his right wing. Noche and the Thicken Thieves escaped moments after.

Arakan held his injured wing and slowly got up, even if their mission was a failure. At least he had kept his word that no harm would come to Shiori on his watch. His wing wasn't horrible injured to the extend that he couldn't fly or fight, though he would have to wait a few days till it recovered.

"Arakan....you saved me..." Shiori walked slowly to him, eyeing his injured wing. She could only blame herself for being so careless.

" I do it again if it meant your gorgeous face was safe f-" Arakan stopped before he could say anymore.

Shiori looked back at him, blushing. Her lips curled into a smile as she was touched by those words. He did save her, so she held his face in her paws and rewarded him with a kiss.

Arakan melted in the kiss. In that moment he knew they would share a bright future together.

This is how Shiori and Arakan love story began