TIRED AND maybe a little bit sleep deprived, Alesteria dived into the bed while groaning and letting her entire body relax. The momentary relaxation she had was enough to make her consider how busy her entire week had been. She was actually tired from preparing for her journey to the Academy as she also sent a letter to the principal informing her arrival there, his reply was more than welcoming, as if he was waiting for this moment ever since. That aside, she also sent a letter to Kairo, informing him on when she will arrive there so he could meet her. Now, all she has to do is wait for tomorrow. She is alone in her room at the moment as Parie is with Klaus, doing absolutely whatever she wants around the palace before they leave. Alesteria has no idea what it is, but she let her be so she can rest without Parie annoying her about something. Lately, that seems to be her mission. Alesteria laid on her bed, her back on the foam while looking at the ceiling and couldn't help but lo
"YOU GOT all of your stuff there? Nothing left?" Alesteria rolled her eyes and crossed her arms at Aldrich. "How many times would you ask me that? I didn't leave anything behind, and I doubled check." It is the day Alesteria is leaving for the academy, and everyone is busy loading up Alesteria's belonging to the carriage specifically made just for her, which was gifted to her by Xerxes on her fourteenth birthday. "I can't believe you are leaving already when we just met up a day ago!" Gabrielle exclaimed; her expression screams sadness as she sighs. Alesteria smiled at Gabrielle while Eve is still clinging to her, sniffing every now and then as small tears travel down her cheeks. "You didn't say that the last time we meet will be your farewell party. I would've brought something for you then." Eve said and she tried to wipe her tears. Hayden chuckled slightly at Eve and patted her head, "Her highness loves to surprise us so neither of us knew." "Well, I did." Aldrich whispered
"WE HAVE been here in this carriage for over three days, and I am officially over it." Parie announced as she turned to the open window and breathe in the fresh air, still dizzy as the carriage moves. Alesteria opened her eyes and looked at her while she is leaning, feeling dizzy herself from the continuous carriage ride with only minimal breaks. "Just hang on there, I think we are almost near the place we are supposed to be." Klaus, who is still perfectly fine even after three days, turned to the window and spoke. "I think we are here." As Parie lifted her head to look out the window, Alesteria turned to face it. The temple was so large that it completely obscured the blue sky from where they were. It was a rustic building with various engravings and a bell on top that resembled a church. The windows had various colors and drawings that represented their doctrine, and the door was twice the size of an adult. Even though they could only view the temple's exterior, they could tel
"THAT IS what you want to ask me?" Kairo asked while raising an eyebrow as his eyes were on Alesteria, along with an emotion asking her if she is sure of what she was asking. "Out if all the things that happened, and still happening, you want to start with that?" Kairo was surprised nonetheless, that out of all the things she could've started, she decided to go along with that. They haven't seen each other in over a millennium, considering he vanished, and she became a princess of the most powerful empire in the world, while Kairo suddenly became a prophet and entered the temple he once despised. So, there will undoubtedly be many inquiries on both sides. Despite his mocking comment, Alesteria frowned at him in return, taking offense as she snapped at him. "Just answer the damn question." Hearing her usual crass speaking, Kairo shrugged and felt a little more comfortable. He found comfort that even though the woman in front of him is not the same as the one in his memories, the
ALESTERIA SIGHED heavily and leaned against her chair, crossing her legs while slightly bowing her head as if she was disappointed at Kairo, but the truth is, she expected his response the moment they met again. Not when she was a baby, but now as adults. Even before, Alesteria has always known that Kairo felt that way, but she was just too blinded by the bond they created that she chose to ignore it. "I did think you'll leave, but I didn't expect you, out of all the people, to keep a promise." Kairo stared at Alesteria with wide eyes as if offended as he huffed, his cheeks flustered as he glared. "What do you mean by that?!" "You know exactly what I mean." Kairo still glared at Alesteria while she just shrugs and ignores the former's piercing gaze. "I will take that as an insult." "Take it as you will." Kairo dropped his glare and sighs at how Alesteria is acting, but he knows that is just who she is, even from before, so he is not even fazed by her acting like this anymore.
"THAT'S IT?" "What?" Parie crossed her arms and raise an eyebrow at Alesteria while she was drying her wet hair, which means she had recently taken a bath. After dinner, the quiet didn't last long as Parie began to interrogate her about what she and Kairo has talked about, and knowing Parie, she won't stop pestering Alesteria until she gets what she wants. "After all these years, not to mention before you left the mountains, and all of that just ended with a simple conversation?" Parie was enraged, not because she was upset, but because Kairo and Alesteria abruptly abandoned their friendship with a simple goodbye. She has witnessed how the two freed each other from their respective responsibilities, but Parie failed to see that it also shackled them to each other rather than to be each other's comfort. Still, Parie couldn't accept that they ended it that way. "You've been together for years! Is it really okay to end it like this?" Alesteria sighed and set the towel down, her h
"AHHHHHHH! I'M not one to say this, but I miss the ground!" "We have only been in the carriage for a day, Parie." "Nonetheless!" Parie's proclamation made Alesteria smile wide while shaking her head. She let Parie hug the ground, rubbing her face on the road. Parie may look crazy, but it is a good thing that only Alesteria and Klaus can see her. Alesteria ignored Parie's actions as she stares at the huge castle in front of them with sparkling eyes. They have been in the carriage for just a day, with their route being fast since it was a shortcut taught by Aimilios, and they've arrived sooner than expected at the academy. She thoroughly enjoyed the travel because it was quiet and serene, but she knew the moment she set eyes on the academy that her academic career would be filled with excitement. At least, that is what she anticipates. "So, this is the academy everyone has been talking about." She mutters under her breath as she looked at the castle's exterior. 'I hope you don't
"YOU WILL like it here. I guarantee it." "You kept repeating your words as if you were the one who doesn't believe in them, old man." Laroi laughed at what Alesteria commented as they entered his office. He pointed at the chair in front of him as he went on his own while Klaus stood behind Alesteria, Parie sat on Alesteria's left shoulder. Looking at it in Laroi's view, he knew he shouldn't mess with Alesteria. Aside from being the princess of the empire, she also has a powerful pixie beside her and the grandson of the Elf King. Also, Alesteria herself is a force to be reckoned. Not one person shall escape her wrath if anyone dared to offend her. Laroi knows he must play his cards right here. "That is not what I meant, your highness. What I am saying is you will like your stay here! Many people from different continents, cultures, and more. I am betting on it that you will definitely enjoy it here." Laroi stated confidently, smiling. Alesteria raised an eyebrow and smirked, loo