The busy street of the city is very lively. Noises are everywhere to be heard along with the endless chatter of the townspeople. The street is buzzing with dragon-drawn carriages along with bystanders and workers doing their own businesses.
But deep within the dark places of the sprightly city, have untold secrets and mystery. There are lawbreakers lingering in such murky shadows, dangerous criminals hiding their existence from public view.
In a unfamiliar room, a black hooded man suddenly barged in. Even though his hood is hiding his face, an emotion of frustration and anger is evident in his atmosphere.
"I'm sure you know what happened, so there's no need for me to explain." A young man, sitting on his bed, spoke unfazed.
He his in his early twenties, jet black long hair freely cascading in his back, and a pair of dark evergreen eyes that portrayed nature's deep wilderness.
He have long pointy ears with silver and gold tiny loop earrings. There a
After spending the entire day practicing magic with the help of the other servants, Mayari feel tired. Her energy is pretty much drained, making her sleep early than her usual schedule. Lissy understand her situation and did all she could to make her feel relax by burning a scented herb in Mayari's room. The soothing smell of flowery fragrance drifted to the air like dancing petals, making Mayari immediately fall asleep, and let another memory become her dream. It was a fine sunny day, little Mayari and Lisa is at their vegetable garden, harvesting. It was hot but Mayari didn't mind, as long as it please her mother, she would do anything without complains. "Look at this Mayari," Lisa is holding a big red tomato, "It looks like you when you're angry." She teased. "Hey! I'm not like that, mommy." Little Mayari pouted. "Just teasing." Lisa giggled. Mayari's frown then turned into a sweet smile as she run to her mother and hug her tightly. "I love you mommy!" Mayari cheerily said.
After shooting a lot of exploding arrows, Jim finally stop but the mansion is completely devoured by the thundering burst of wild flames."That should be enough to burn the whole mansion down." he stated proudly with a grin."Sorry Ms. May, your skill became a waste." He said, "This is nothing personal though, I was just hired."He could clearly hear, in the other side of the manor, the servants' cries of desperation for their mistress that was trapped in the ablazing house of inferno.Satisfied, he then sat at the grassy ground as he twitches his ears a couple of times to zoom out the annoying screams of the housekeepers. And just enjoy the burning scenery of the red flower.He chuckled under his breath and continued to watch with a smile as the mansion's dark shadow slowly crumble beneath the sea of arson.Then suddenly, his evergreen eyes widened to witness his glorious flames was suddenly vanquish by thick cold ice that surrounded and co
"Please! I don't want this anymore!" "Please... I quit I can't... f-father, please..." Little Mayari beg as tears unendlessly fell down in her cheeks. But her father just grinned wickedly at her, and grab his whip. Mayari knows what will happen next so she tried to run but before she could even get up, two men that is with her father grabbed her. And with the chains they shakled her hands and feet. Adolf stood up from the couch, and slowly walk towards Mayari, facing her back. Adolf raise the whip high above his head and slash it with force to Mayari's back, the wind sung as the whip repeatedly strike to her skin tearing it off as it implant deep wounds where crimson blood unendingly ooze out. "Ahhhh!" Mayari screamed in agony. But Adolf just ignored her pain as he continued to grin with pleasure, while more tears flooded down from Mayari's eyes as she shriek and cried for mercy. Adolf didn't stop, and repeatedly hit Mayari lik
Kitchen staffs are all bustling, preparing the Royal Family's dinner. Chefs are busy in the kitchen, cooking delicious dishes to serve, and the palace maids are setting and preparing everything on the long big dining table.Lissy knows her mistress is very hungry because she hasn't eaten all day, that's why she also cooked a lot of delicious food for her to enjoy.Everything is now settled on a food cart that Lissy will use for the delivery. All she need is to get a large metal lid to keep the food warm and cover it from the dust in the air."That's a lot of food that you cooked, and it looks delicious." A palace maid suddenly praised, "Who are you taking those foods to?"She's holding a big empty pot, and seems to be just passing by when she notice Lissy."Thank you for the compliment." Lissy replied, "Its for Ms. Mayari.""You mean the apprentice of the Queen's younger sister, Ms. Helen?" She asked again."Yes." Lissy replied once m
"You're late, my son. Why?" Stephen asked when Evan arrived with his servant in the dining room.The dining room is huge with a very long, wide table, and a big fancy chandelier in the center of the beautifully structured ceiling.A feast decorated the long table and the aroma of the delicious food filled the entire room with delicacy, making anyone's appetite build up like a moutain of hunger.The dining table's seats are occupied by Evan's Family and his Uncle's. They didn't touch a single food and waited for Evan to arrive."I'm very sorry for my tardiness, everyone." Evan bowed, so as Nino, in an apologetic manner. "I just stumbled on something on my way."Evan then straightened his back and took his seat, while Nino joined the other servants, who are standing patiently near the door.After taking his seat, Evan's eyes then looked up to the bee-like creatures flying above. Yellow and black stripes covered their entire skin
The investigators questioned Lissy about the poison in the food she is cooking, Lissy told them every detail that happened during her cooking and delivery, and denied that she was the culprit, which is true but they still hold her in custody incased she was lying or associated with the crime. They will surely set her free if she is proven guilty.The investigators and knights are now in search of the said palace maid that went suddenly missing during the night were Mayari was poisoned.The physician was surprised that Mayari was able to save her own life with a surprising magic that they haven't seen before. She lost a lot of blood for what she did but was easily replaced by a blood donation from Helen.Mayari survived from her certain death... However, because of using magic in her weak state, she fell into a deep slumber, she couldn't wake up even though her body had completely recovered.It's been a month, Mayari is still in her coma, trap in a never e
"Because it will ruin the fun..." Her lips then curve into a light smile.Her words were strange but genuine, Mayari is very confused, she don't how or what to react. And neither does she knew what she meant by that.Her subconscious smile then immediately faded and she rested her chin at Mayari's shoulder as she continued to hug her like her long lost lover.Silence then filled the atmosphere while the wind softly brush both Mayari and her subconscious' ebony and silver hair. The silence wasn't awkward nor it is comforting. It's just plain silence like how they see the world in their emotionless perspective.After a long minutes of muted voices, Mayari finally decided to speak and break the silence between them."What do you mean?" Mayari asked, referring to her subconscious' last sentence.Mayari felt her subconscious shook her head in reply, refusing to answer Mayari's question."I thought you will answer my every questions." Mayari stated."Not this one." She replied.The wind blew
"Do you know this poison?" Evan asked, handing a small sack to the Myrim's best toxicologist.The scientist received the sack, he opened it and carefully examined the content. Inside the sack is a red powder, extracted from the food that was served to Mayari."I'm sorry your highnesses, and majesties," he apologized as he bowed, "but I believe I don't know this poison.""Are you sure?" Helen asked."I am certain, your highness." he assured, "This poison is none of the herbs and drugs I have studied and seen in my entire life.""But I will do my best to uncover the origin of this venom and find a cure as fast as I could." He added."You have our full support." Carlos said before dismissing him."Thank you, your majesty." the Physician bowed, then left."This new poison is not a great news." Fernando stated the obvious."Indeed." Xera sighed."Don't worry, I already gathered the great scholars and toxicologist in en
"Have Ms. Helen visited you already?" It was an obvious question but Dr. Ashley still asked anyway."She visited yesterday." Mayari flatly replied from her chair."Good." Ashley smiled. "She have been really busy lately, it is good to know that she made time to visit.""What's the situation?" Mayari inquired.Dr. Ashley paused to arrange her herbs and ointments on the table before replying hesitantly."Umm... It has been quite... hectic." She heaved a heavy sigh and turned towards her patient. "The citizens from different kingdoms are becoming anxious, soldiers are passively bullying different races, and the enemy's army are drastically growing as the days go on.""Pardon me, Dr. Ashley." Lissy spoke up from beside her mistress. "May I asked something?""Yes, go on, Lissy." Ashley nodded. "You do not need to be too formal with me, I am just a mere local doctor.""Thank you, Dr. Ashley." The maid bowed in gratitude. "Why haven't the Royals attack yet? they have been planning for quite
"Welcome back." A voice, devoid of emotion greeted Mayari upon her wake.As always, the sky in her mind was a tapestry of swirling gray and blacks of cloud casting a somber mood over the dried grassy land.Laying under the tree, the air feels thick and heavy, as if nature itself holds it breath. The lifeless branches above form a canopy, their silhouettes stark against the murky sky.Mayari's dark bay eyes traveled from branch to branch, searching nothing in particular. Each gnarled limb, stripped of its leaves, seemed to tell a story of decay and resilience. The bark, cracked and weathered, bore the marks of countless seasons endured.She felt a strange connection to the tree's silent testament of survival, as if in its barren form, mirrored some unspoken part of herself. The air around her was still, amplifying the quiet reverence of the moment as she continued to study every inch of the lifeless monument.As she traced the skeletal remains of what once was a vibrant tree, something
The royal family including their army was forced to withdraw when the scale of battle tipped towards the favor of their enemy. The royals were unprepared and Adolf's forces have everything planned from the very beginning.Furthermore, this was not only a battle between humans. This is becoming a war of realms colliding and the abyss uprising under the ancient bloodline that once fell.Many have happened during Mayari's slumber, Elves has sensed the unease of nature and had come to conclude that a malevolent energy is gradually spreading from the enemy's nest.Even the Merfolks didn't escaped the abyss wrath, their once peaceful sea has been disturbed when creatures from the darkest depths suddenly left their inhabitants and swarmed towards shore, traveling in one direction, to Adolf's territory.Since all races from different nations has been affected, they immediately set their differences aside and joined forces to quickly make a strategic plan that would ensure triumph and the safe
A cold soft feeling embraced Mayari's body as she felt submerged in cool water. She regained her consciousness but she could only see darkness, and felt a bandage was firmly wrapped around her eyes, indicating that she haven't fully healed from her injury.Will she be able to see again?She felt a hand suddenly touch the bare skin of her shoulder. Alarmed, Mayari immediately grabbed the person's wrist in a tight hold. The owner of the hand yelp in surprise, then she suddenly called out her name."Miss Mayari!" A familiar voice spoke coming from the unknown person she have grabbed.She then heard several footsteps against the tiled floor, coming closer from different directions. Followed by the hushing sounds of different female voices whispering to one another."Miss Mayari, you are awake!" The said person exclaimed beside her. "It's me, Lissy.""I know." Mayari nodded in acknowledgement, whilst Lissy smiled."Wait here, Miss Mayari, I will go immediately tell the mistress that you ar
An audible gasped escaped from Mayari's lips as she stared with wide eyes towards the familiar man standing between Lucas and the enchantress, along with several black-suited men standing from behind.Evan took glimpse at Mayari, seeing her clench her teeth before he followed her gaze towards the said man.He too wore a black suit with gold chains dangling in his neck and a golden watch strapped in his wrist accompanied by several rings adorning his fingers. His hair and beard were a mixture of black and grey while wrinkles and signs of aging were visible in his olive skin, yet his physiques was mascular and well-built.He took a dragged of his cigarette before blowing a puff of smoke in mid air and pinning his gaze towards a certain kin who's eyes undeniably mirror his... Then he spoke with a stern cold voice that sent shivers down her daughter's spine."I'm not surprised." He looked straight at her. "You're alive but I bet you would like it better that your dead, Mayari."Mayari's v
"LET GO OF ME, MAYARI!!! NOW!!!" Evan shouted at the top of his lungs. Eyes filled with rage as it stared at Mayari's dark brown irises.When he finally shouted her name in anger, she suddenly felt her body flinched underneath him, her eyes held something he didn't expect to see from her— the slight flicker of fear. It was gone for a millisecond but he couldn't be mistaken. Her eyes held fear for a moment as he saw his angered expression reflecting from her wide eyes.Evan immediately realized what he have done, his anger slowly sunk as guilt started to pull his heartstrings painfully. He opened his mouth to apologize but no words escaped his lips when the droplets of tears that is threatening to fell from his ocean eyes came crashing down at Mayari's cheeks, and it cascaded down her face like several drops of warm rain.Mayari then slowly removed her hand from his collar and reached his face. With a single stroke, she wiped his tears away as she spoke."Clear your head." Her voice is
"Boys!" Helen called out to Evan and Jim. "I will clear a path, go to Mayari and whatever happens, don't let anyone disturb her spell."Both men nodded and quickly went upstairs while Helen fend off the arrows shot towards the two men. When they reached her, they immediately guarded her surroundings and block off every attack from swords to arrows."We'll take it from here, Mayari." Evan spoke."Just do your thing, May, we'll handle the rest." Jim said with a grin."I am ready when you are, dear!" Helen shouted with a smile.Mayari silently nodded, then she closed her eyes and concentrate her mana to her surroundings as her whole body started to emit a deep bright blue glow.Electric current then travelled in her arm as she held her hands in abdomen level. Then sparked a single ball of blue magic filled with lightning. Thunder begun to cackle with intensity as the ball of lightning grew between her lifted and lowered palm.Mayari's eyes then snapped open, her now glowing blue eyes tra
Bright light illuminating from the familiar manor greeted Mayari and Helen's eyes as they entered the large steel gate of the estate.Upon their arrival a servant immediately led Mayari to a different direction causing her to be separated from Helen.According to the maid, the guests have already arrived, residing in the main hall and since the bride and groom must be seen together in the party, they must use another entrance to avoid the prying eyes.After navigating thru the paths with twist and turns, they have finally entered the mansion. Mayari could hear the distant playing of music and the fancy chatter of nobles.After climbing a set of stairs and a short walk, Mayari was directed to enter a room."Lord Lucas wishes to see you. He is currently in the room with his servant." The maid informed. "He awaits your arrival, my lady."Mayari's sharp eyes lingered for a moment to the maid before moving to the double door decorated in gold. She held the handle and was about to do what s
Bundled in her beautiful glimmering red dress, Mayari watched in distaste as she tried to move but struggled because of the many layers of fabrics rendering her movements.Her crimson red ball gown flared as her very puffed skirt spread to the exterior of her dress. Her off shoulder sleeve were decorated with shiny rubies with rose patterns stretching down her waist. The sheer fabric used in her gown gave her a misty red look matched with her red glassy sandal.Her black hair was tied in an updo, ornamented with fresh red roses. Around her neck rest a golden necklace with red diamonds paired with other accessories that have similar design. Nails were also painted red along with the color scheme of her light makeup."Don't forget to wear your gloves." Helen chimed as she walk inside the room.A maid then handed Mayari a pair of white gloves, embroidered with patterns of silky white roses."This gown is too excessive." Mayari commented as she wore the gloves."It's your engagement ball,