"You sound weird today. You're not addressing Dubheasa as your mother anymore. Did you fight?" Gili teased him. But he noticed something was really odd about him."She's not my mother. She never was. We're going to my real mother now." He went to his crow and jumped on its back."No way…." Gili gasped. "Don't tell me your memories are back?"Amaris was puzzled that Gili knew about it. He began to doubt him. "Did Dubheasa send you to give me the potion?""What potion are you talking about? You tell me not to go to her because she'll definitely kill me because of your lies and now you're suspecting me that I brought a potion for you? Wow. This ungrateful man." Gili sighed in despair."Then why did you know about my memories?" Amaris asked."I knew who you were ever since you were a kid. I'm your father's faithful servant. I've been spying on Dubheasa all this time. I was just waiting for the chosen one to show up and make the sense out of you. And now I'm glad your memories are back!" H
"Can you still fight?" I asked Caius, but my eyes were on the four bulky men approaching us."Maybe if you kiss me too." Caius murmured. I gave him a sharp look. "What?""You look fine, Caius. You don't need that." I told him grumpily.Namir scoffed, suppressing his laughter. Caius knew he was laughing at him so he got infused. "I'm gonna rip your throat out later." He grumbled, but Namir didn't budge."Stop it. They're almost near!" I took their attention and pointed at the witches using my mouth."How can you be scared now when we've brought down many witches already?" Namir muttered and he even counted on his fingers. I just shook my head in disbelief. How can he say that after how he almost died earlier?I took my bow and arrow from Caius. I initiated a shot but the four witches didn't seem to be bothered. One of them was about to lift his hand. I knew this kind of gesture. He's going to control something or someone for sure. I quickly released the arrow toward that man before he
After we cleaned up the ground floor, we headed to the second floor where there were more witches gathering at the balcony. According to Faye, they always make a feast in the afternoon until midnight. "Are there any other rooms upstairs?" I asked Faye as we fixed ourselves to look more prominent. We're going to act nonchalantly while the three boys will sneak from the other side of the balcony and pretend to be witches. Well, they probably already know Amaris. So there's a lower chance they're gonna suspect the two.We brought a bottle of wine upstairs just so we wouldn't arrive empty handed. When I finally got to see the feast, I was distressed to see some girls sitting on their lap and trying to entertain them. I even caught someone being molested in front of many people. It was a disgusting and horrible sight. A drunk witch approached me as soon as I entered the balcony. He took the wine in my hand and gave it to Faye. "Can I dance with you?" He asked. Faye and I looked at each o
Faye seemed to be excited about it. We were already done arranging the wine glasses. I do hope I didn't miss to touch one. Now, it's time for the great show.Amaris clunk the glasses with a spoon to grab everyone's attention. The noise started to subside as they approached the scheming prince. "I just wanted to be thankful to this friend," he pulled someone from the crowd, " who invited me to come to this magnificent gathering! I am pleased to get along with this clan. My mother has been so busy looking for the chosen one and has no time to hold a feast for his only son. But I'm glad this friend brought me here and I'm able to get drunk with everyone today." He paused and opened two bottles of wine and poured it on the top of the champagne fountain we've made. He emptied the bottles and it filled all the glasses from top to bottom."Please have this drink as my gratitude for welcoming me here." He continued.It was a bit quiet and I wondered if I should clap first. I was relieved when
It was almost dark outside. Dubheasa's armies are probably heading to the village now. We need to go there quickly to alarm the people. But how can we save them? Would the cave be enough to keep us from the fire? I couldn't think of anything. If we try to stop them, we'll only have a small chance since there are so many. I shook my head. Come what may. We'll try to convince them to leave the village first."The problem now is how we are going to bring all these girls to the cave?" Namir pondered."Oh." I gasped. I forgot about that. Would it be possible to call more birds in the air? "Correction. We're not just going to bring the girls. Also these gals whom we have removed the curse." I corrected him. We're now in the kitchen planning to escape that place."Why would you save them too? They're horrible people. I understand they're no longer witches now but they still committed a great sin!" One of the girls argued and everyone agreed to her.I sighed. "I know. But they're normal peopl
It was still raining so hard. I wondered if Dubheasa is still planning to attack the village with this kind of weather condition. I thought about the queen and the kids. I hope they're alright and not worrying about us. If we can only send a message to them that we won't be able to return tonight. "What was that journal all about? Why did you suddenly cry earlier?" Caius was intrigued. He reclined his back on the wooden barriers to face me. It felt strange. This balcony was in trouble just a while ago but now all I can hear is the dripping sound of the rain and Caius's breathing. "Hey? Am I not allowed to know?" He woke me up from my deep thoughts.I stared at his eyes, weighing if it's right for him to know about what that journal was all about. But he seemed so eager to know about it."It's my diary." I answered."Then why did you give it to Amaris?" He wondered with a confused look on his face."Because the diary was all about him." I confessed to him. His face was contorted in d
I guess it's already six in the morning but the rain was still pouring so hard. It's a good thing because Dubheasa won't get the chance to make a fire at all. But our problem now is, how are we going to get everyone to the cave? We don't have anything to ride on. I can't call the eagle right now since it's still raining. What can we possibly do now?"What's bothering you?" Namir asked when he caught me staring into nothing. I was still on the balcony, wrapped with the blanket, and taking some time to think of a possible way to get everyone out. "Do you think I can call something else aside from an eagle?" I wondered, still staring blankly at the pouring rain. I was bothered when Namir suddenly burst into laughter. "What's funny?" I grumbled."I wonder why you're deep in your thoughts. And this is what you were just thinking about." He chuckled."Why? Were you thinking of something else?" I wondered. My brows furrowed while my eyes squinted at him, waiting for his answer. He stopped s
Namir, Caius, and Amaris were almost done tying the witches on the horses. I wondered why they were still unconscious until now. I've checked them and they're still breathing but it's odd that they haven't woken up until now. I feel pity for the three boys. They've been working so hard to gather all the witches. Their clothes are now soppy because of the rain."Nemiah. Everyone is ready now." Faye came with the other girls following her."Did they grab something to cover themselves from the pouring rain?" I checked."Yes." Faye answered. "I'm just worried because most of them don't know how to ride on a horse." "Don't worry. They don't need to be experts. These horses already know where we are going." I winked at her.Her eyes widened in disbelief. "Seriously?" She gasped. I just nodded and gave her a reassuring smile. "Let's go?" I led the way outside. The raindrops were tickling my skin but I love it. "Hey?" Caius approached me. "Why didn't you get yourself something to cover too
The crescent moon shone brightly on the open window of my room. The night sky looked so peaceful and Caius was standing there, watching the spectacular view. But seeing Caius's dropped shoulders, I knew his thoughts were clouded tonight. "Can't you choose to stay?" He asked in a melancholic tone, still has his back on me.I bit my lower. I can't. Well I don't know how I'm gonna get back to my real world but once my mission here is done, I'll probably be gone in this place. And I don't really belong here. I have a family in my real world who are waiting and might be worrying about me by now."I'm sorry, Caius. I can't." I gasped, almost sounding like a whisper.He took a deep breath, loud enough for me to understand that he wasn't happy about my response. He slowly turned around, trying to make a smile. "Maybe the place you really belong to is so beautiful and peaceful that you don't want to stay here." He muttered."Well…" I paused for a moment to look at his sullen eyes. "It's not t
"You're dazzling, honey!" Queen Morrigan clasped her hands in awe as she looked at me from head to toe. The dress perfectly fit me like the sewist seemed to know the exact measurements of my body, though nobody came to take measures.I turned around as I stared blankly at the mirror. The queen helped me a lot with all the undergarments. Though it looked so lavish, the weight of the fabrics were a bit uncomfortable. She also fixed my curly hair with golden pins. The messy bun perfectly matched the shape of my face. It looked elegant in a simple way. I didn't know the queen had such a talent for this. I thought it's her maids that style her all the time. "Let me put some tint on your face. You're looking a little pale. Are you sure you're already feeling better?" She took my hand and guided me to the couch to let me sit. "Yes, your highness." I forced a smile to convince her.She stared at me for a moment before. Then she sighed giving me a simper. "Can you stop calling me like that?
I still haven't talked to Aries since they figured out I'll be leaving this place soon. He walked out as soon as I confirmed to them that what the elders said was true. Caius was also speechless about it. He wanted to talk to me but I refused. I wanted to take a break first. I'm overwhelmed with this situation. And now, the elders held a ball to celebrate my arrival. I'm already flustered with agitation due to my mission. And I'm dead worried about Aries. How am I going to explain everything to him? Now I regret not telling him the truth right away.*Knock*KnockI was awakened from my misery when I heard soft knocks on the door. I was currently in an extravagant room prepared by the elders for me. The entire room was as big as our townhouse in my real world. Every piece of furniture has a touch of gold, making me feel suffocated with the luxury around me. This doesn't help elevating the pressure strangling me now."Do you need help, Nemiah?" Queen Morrigan called from the other side o
"What's wrong?" Dubheasa wondered why her soldiers came back to the shore looking frustrated."The houses are empty." One of the soldiers reported."What do you mean empty? Where will the people who live there go?" She snapped. "W-We searched each house but no one we're there. They left all their belongings but no one was found." The other shadow uttered in a trembling voice."What?! There's no way they've already escaped. How would they know?" The veins on her forehead showed how much she was enraged at the moment. Unconvinced, she sprinted to the village and checked some of the houses herself. She got more furious each time she wrecked the door and no one was inside. She tried to contemplate what could have happened. "Amaris. That ungrateful idiot!" She growled. She couldn't think of any other reason for the people to know about her conquest. Only Amaris knew she was going to attack the village tonight."Find them in every corner of this island and kill them! They have no other pla
The sky was dark and thunderstorms roared synchronizing with the heavy gushing of the rain. It was supposed to be a glorious day for Dubheasa but the weather doesn't seem to cooperate with her plans. She slouched on her throne while distressingly pressing her temples with her fingers. She was waiting for an alternate plan to destroy the village."My queen. The rain still hasn't stopped. Should we wait for it to cease before we proceed with the plan?" One of her soldiers came in to report. Dubheasa threw a sharp glance at him, making his body tremble in fear. He decided to bow his head to avoid the eye contact."Hasn't Jack come back yet?" She asked in a cold voice. Little did she know, the man she's waiting for has already turned into ashes."N-Not yet, your highness." The servant stuttered in fear."What could have happened to that old man? I just asked him to spy on Amaris and they both haven't returned yet." She straightened her back and took a deep breath. "I have a bad feeling ab
(While Nemiah and her allies were stuck in the mansion..)Druji was feeling dizzy, keeping her eyes on her mother as she walked back and forth near the entrance of the cave. The anxiousness was written all over the queen's face as she took glances at the entrance, hoping the people she's waiting to return would show up anytime now."Mother, you've been like that for an hour already. Please calm down. Maybe they couldn't return yet due to the incessant pouring of the rain." Druji stood from her seat and stopped her mother from wandering around."I just can't help it. It's almost dark and there's still no news from them." The queen fretted, her hands were trembling as she clasped and unclasped them."Your highness. Aries is with them so don't have to worry. They're probably on their way now. Let's just wait here." Gili sighed as he watched the pouring rain outside. He knew that Dubheasa and her armies might be on their way now to destroy the village. He's also wondering why they haven't
"Let's get inside, Nemiah. Everyone is waiting for you." Caius took my hand, about to lead me back to the portal."Hang on. How about the queen and the kids? I thought we're going to save the people too?" Aries pondered."The guy who welcomed us said that they're already inside. I haven't checked, though." I informed him. I began to wonder how they took the people and convinced them to come. I'm really curious about that place.Aries's forehead creased as soon as he heard me. He seemed faltered. I know he's also wondering how they're already inside. The rain almost stopped. Dubheasa probably has released her army to proceed with her evil plan. Just as I thought about it, the trees and nearby bushes rustled clamorously. "Let's get inside, Nemiah. I think Dubheasa's troops are already searching for us." Caius carefully looked around, tracing any shadows of the enemies."Aries. Come on!" I called him, who was also checking around."What did you just call him?" Caius's face dazed as he l
"What are you doing!" I was finally able to get my energy back. I pushed him as hard as I could. He started to faint and fell on his knees. He spewed some black pearls like that of what Druji has vomited when I touched her. It vanished in the air as soon as it touched the ground.I dashed to approach him and gently rubbed his back. "Are you feeling alright now?" I fretted.He raised his head and wiped his mouth with the back of his hands. Grinning at me, he said, "More than alright." Then his eyes lowered on my lips, making the blood rush throughout my body. I could feel my face burning so I quickly stepped away from him."Pervert," I grumbled to myself as I touched my lips with my shaking fingers. "Why did you do that? You could have just touched me." I complained. Amaris chuckled as he got up and dusted off his pants. "Because I want to remove the curse that way. It worked perfectly though.""I shouldn't have stepped out for you.""But you did. Why did you?" He teased me, gliding s
“What is this place?” I jumped off the horse to get a better look at the breathtaking view of the paradise we were currently in. I heard everyone gasp in awe as they entered the portal. We were on concrete pavement and it was leading to a stunning white palace ahead. It was three times bigger and extravagant than that of Queen Morrigan's palace. Looking from afar, everything was painted in white and the windows seemed to be made of dazzling gold. What kind of people are living here? Or are they even people? This place is terrifically marvelous. I badly wanted to ask the horses since they're the one who brought us here. But it won't make sense since I don't understand them. I wonder if Namir could do that for me. I wandered my eyes around. There are thousands of white roses along the path. It looks exactly like what we have in Kuu's cave. Did those roses come from here? I could also hear the calming sound of a gushing falls somewhere. I wonder how this kind of bewildering place exists