The sun's heat was starting to get intense. It's almost noon but we still haven't found any. I can already smell my sweat from the puff of my clothes. I'll definitely take a cold bath once I get back. But I hope we don't get home empty handed. Has someone got those things already?"Any luck?" Amaris muttered above me. He was sitting crossed legs on the branch while munching a leaf. I can sense that he's already bored. He suggested we help a few minutes earlier but I told him to stay up there and just watch us. Now I'm wondering if it's time I should ask for his help already.I was taken aback when I heard the bushes rustling behind me. I stepped back slowly, trying to be alert in case something unusual pops up from it. Namir and Caius are somehow far from me, though I got Amaris above me.The rustling became more worrying so I stepped back a little further. I guess Amaris noticed it so he jumped off and stood before me. "Stay behind me." He spit out the leaf he was chewing and took a
After a few minutes of completely covering the sun, the moon is now slowly passing away, giving back the daylight. I was amazed to witness it with my naked eyes. But Caius and Amaris don't seem happy about it. They looked worried for some reason. Meanwhile, the little bunny seemed to enjoy the cuddle. It's resting its head comfortably and was also enjoying the spectacular phenomenon. "You're obviously enjoying it." An unfamiliar voice suddenly spoke behind me. I screamed as soon as I turned and saw a teenage man wearing a breechcloth which seemed to be made of tiger skin. He had long chestnut hair and his eyes were golden. He also panicked when I screeched. But it was weird that Caius and Amaris didn't look surprised at all."Why are you now in your human form?" Amaris asked him."Huh? The teenage guy checked his body and he seemed surprised as well. "What happened? I'm not supposed to be in this form." He mumbled to himself, still checking his body."W-Who is this guy, Amaris? Do yo
"Are you alright?" Caius pondered when I became silent, staring at the rose tattoo. "What is that? When did you have that?" He asked warily when he noticed."I'll explain when we get back." I muttered to him and turned to Amaris who was still dazed staring at his crow. "D-Do you think you could change it back?" I asked him hesitantly, knowing that it was my fault. "I'll try. But are you sure you didn't do anything?" He wanted to confirm. The way he squinted his eyes at me was suspecting. "Never mind." He shook his head and turned to his crow. "You're not accusing Nemiah just now, are you?" Caius scowled at him, being on his protective gesture again. "I didn't. So calm down and let me work on this." He asked Caius to shut up. He gently placed his hand to his crow's feathers and closed his eyes, murmuring some enchantment. But after a few minutes, there's still no change. He tried again but the crow's feathers remained white. "Weird." He gasped."Do you think you'll change back to yo
“You’re finally back. I was so worried about you. It’s been how many hours since you left.” Queen Morrigan met us at the entrance of the cave. “How was your search? Did you find what you were looking for?” She took my hand and gently pressed them. I nodded and assured her with a smile. “That’s good to know then.” She noticed the little bunny I was clutching with my other hand. It’s still clinging to me like it didn’t want to get down. The queen reached out her hand to give it a pat on the head. “What a lovely little creature. Where did you find it?” She sounded amused and kept petting it.“He’s the one who helped us find what we were looking for. I was really amazed how he kept both of my stuff behind the bushes.” I giggled.“Really? How amusing.” She gasped.“Where's Kuu by the way? He’ll probably love this.” “He’s at the poultry house playing with Anika.” She answered. “Oh.” “I’ve prepared some food for everyone. I know you'll be hungry when you get back.” She invited us blithely
Amaris was still confused about what happened to his crow. "If it wasn't Nemiah, then who subtly messed up my crow's form?" He mumbled as he rode on his crow. "Was there really someone or something else in that place without us noticing it?" He then shook his head to clear up his mind and focus where he was going. He felt excited and nervous to read Nemiah's journal. He could already see the giant oak tree from afar but then he decided to visit his mother first. He wondered what she's up to and he was concerned about the eclipse that happened earlier.While he was still in the air, he noticed hundreds of shadow soldiers lined up outside the palace. He felt a bad feeling about it so he hurriedly landed right in front of the entrance of her mother's castle. He approached one of the guards and asked, "What is this all about?" "The queen has ordained us to be ready. She wanted to destroy the village and kill all the people living there in order for the chosen one to show up herself." The
"Druji? Where have you been? Why are you always leaving the cave? It's dangerous outside." Queen Morrigan fretted as Druji entered the cave. "I'm a witch. So don't bother yourself. Besides, you're not even my real mother." She talked back recklessly."Druji! Be mindful of your words." Caius scolded her."It's okay, Caius. I know she is still mad about what happened." The queen tried to calm him. Ciaus was currently sharpening his sword on the whetstone. Druji scoffed. "You should stop acting like a brother, Caius. Let's stop this faking to each other anymore." "Enough, Druji! That's not how I raised you. You knew we loved you and cared for you ever since you came to us. Did you just forget all about it?" The queen whimpered as she approached Druji. She tried to take her hands but Druji avoided her. "Please forgive us for taking you away from your mother. But know that we're still here as your family." She pleaded, but Druji didn't even budge. Her face was emotionless and she didn't
"I-I'm not really sure if it was because of me." I stuttered, still confused about what happened to Druji. As much as I tried to think what happened earlier, the more I doubt myself if I really did something incredible. I should've felt something at least. Or was it because I got distracted when I trampled on the rock?"I felt it right when you touched me. There was a sudden tranquility that filled my heart then I started poking. As soon as those beads disappeared, the heaviness of my body was gone in an instan. I don't really know how to describe it. But this kind of feeling is so amazing!" She explained blithely. She doesn't seem like the Druji she was earlier and it's creeping me out. It's like her bad temper also faded away. "I don't understand.." I gazed at the rose tattoo on my palm, trying to decipher what other things this tattoo is capable of. "It's probably because of your touch that Amaris's crow became white as well." Namir suddenly chimed in from my back. "But you were
I was soaking my body with the warm water that the queen had prepared for me. The wooden tub was too small for me but I still tried to fit myself in. While staring blankly at the steam filling that small curtained space, my thoughts were driving me to the plans I have in mind. What if it doesn't work? What if I was just assuming? What if it's really not me that made Druji well?"Nemiah!" Namir called outside the curtains. He could have forgotten that he's not a tiger right now. If he was, I would let him in. But come to think of it. How many times have I shown up naked in front of my tiger before? No wonder he looks away and pretends to sleep every time I change my clothes in front of him."Almost done! Please wait outside." I told him."Oh. Sorry!" He quickly ran away.I stood and took the white cloth hung on the curtains. I gently wiped it on my skin and took the clothes I've worn the other day. I only have two outfits that I alternately wear. Well, I don't have a choice. They're th