“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
After pleading so many times, Caius finally agreed to help me rescue the girls trapped in that witches' horrible mansion. My conscience can't take it as I think of the abuses they do to women there. I almost fell victim too. It was a good thing that Amaris came before that perverted man did something to me. "But how can we get there? It's dangerous to travel on land. We might end up being caught on the way before we can even get to that mansion you're talking about." Caius asked anxiously.A strange thought came across my peculiar mind. It's like something inside me is urging me to explore what other things this rose mark does. If it's dangerous for us to travel by land, then our best option is to travel on air. So obviously, what we need is a bird who can carry us like that of Amaris's crow. I remembered he just called it by whistling. Should I try and check if something comes?I quickly went out to the cave to try. Caius and Namir were troubled by my sudden enthusiasm to get out so
We have notified the queen and the kids that we're leaving. Though she was against my plan, I was still able to convince her when she saw the giant eagle I was able to call from nowhere. Kuu and Anika really wanted to ride for a tour but I promised them I can give them a ride when we get back. It's actually not safe for them. But maybe we can sneak out for a bit."What are you waiting for? Hop on!" I invited Namir and Caius to get on the eagles back. It lowered itself and spread its wings on the ground so I could crawl up to its back. I really don't have any idea how to maneuver this. I already have the bow and I guess a hundred arrows on my bag. I hope this is already enough. I'll just recycle some in case of shortage."I bet I can just tell her when to go right or left, correct?" I sneered clumsily at Namir. I hope I won't lead everyone in the wrong direction."Yeah. She can read you." Namir responded blithely. Then he hopped next to Caius."Really?" I gasped in amazement. "So even
I grip tightly on the drawstrings as I wait for Caius to open the door. He counted one to three and pushed the door. I saw how shocked the girls who were there and the hunky witch watching them."Who are you?" As soon as the witch said that, I released the arrow and he was about to shield himself. But it still went through his chest and he fell heavily on the floor. He started convulsing, making the other girls scream but I signaled them to hush. They all trembled as they watched the dark smoke coming out from him."W-What's happening to him?" Someone asked and she was trembling."Don't worry. The bad spirit has now departed his body. He's no longer a witch now." I told her with a reassuring smile."Is that even possible? Who are you? Are you not witches too?" She pondered, holding the girl's hand beside her."Don't be afraid of us. We're not witches." Caius told them."Prince Caius?" One of them seemed to recognize the prince and she even ran towards him and jubilantly hugged him.