Missing someone started with the smallest things, in such a way that one didn’t notice at first.
There wasn’t any chocolate while camping in the borders of the cursed land, no Pinky Cloud to visit, and while Ler didn’t think that the inability to indulge in some sweets was something t
Someone was singing outside, a tune she’d never heard before. But then again, what did she know about songs or poems? Very little, if not nothing at all.‘Soft the drowsy hours are creeping,
She’d been living for such a long time in the grace of Cloud City, that even the memories of the decay of the human world became something distant, almost forgettable. However, upon arriving at the cursed land, Ayla could compare what she thought horrifying first, and what ‘horrifying’ really meant. Of course, it was one thing to hear about it before, and another completely different to have the lifeless place in front of her eyes.
When Moonfrost still took form in her hands, Ayla was more relieved than what her expression let on. Her master’s warning that she might not be able to use all her abilities with ‘borrowed’ spiritual power had her worried for a while, as she tried to summon her weapon without success.
“... I can be okay if it’s any other person, but I won’t endure it if something happens to you.”Her words numbed his senses, because all he could think of was how pleasant it was to hear that she singled him out among others, that she especially cared for his well-being. Ler wa
‘When this is done, we should start our trip going to the mountains.’There were several mountains in the cursed land, but as everything in that place, they were dry and dead. She’d like to see mountains in the rest of the world. She’d speak of this idea with Ler if she made it
“WHERE ARE YOU, ALDRICH?!” The man howled. In different circumstances the unblemished pale skin, a tall and slim physique, and a peerless face would have fooled anyone at first sight. “Come here and fight me, or I’ll kill all your Celestial Guardians!”However, there was n
Everyone knew about the special relationship between Master Aldrich and the young guardian under his care, and although it made some of them question the judgement of the man, it wasn’t to the point they would dare to voice their thoughts… especially not after witnessing how he’d single-handedly defeated the demon that had attacked the camp two days ago.
Was there something worse than thinking about the possibility the one’s beloved person wasThe morning Rania came to inform her they only had one week to decide which manor they chose to join was the only answer Ayla had to her constant questions about Ler’s disappearance.
Today, the boy was accompanying his father to work. His mother was busy too, and it wasn’t good to stay with the teachers and the maids every day, she said. Being only five years old, he was excited anytime he’d get to see his parents working. After all, no other child in Cloud City was in
Ayla finished braiding her hair and stared at her reflection in the mirror.“There’s no reason for you to be nervous.”
“Miles, Lila. You two need to be at Master Rabi’s manor at noon, he requested people for a reckoning and healing assignment. But, when you come back, remember to report to me first.”“Yes, my lady.” The guardians said in unison before exiting the room.
As it should be, now that she had regained her spiritual powers, when Ayla stopped in front of Sussy's place. Ler, who stood silently next to her, was still taking in the surroundings.“I just want to check on her to know she is okay.”
“Oh, I missed this so much.”With things slowly going back to normal, Pinky Cloud opened again, and for the first time in months they were sitting at their usual spot in the shop.
Lyra left the tenth manor the next morning.“Someone has to clean up that place, no one will do it for me, and the flowers will die if I don’t take care of them.”
The never-ending stroll through the night-blooming garden was a dream, Ayla was sure of it.Because the person who was walking by her side was no other than Adon, and when he suggested to take a detour inside the forest, she agreed without any apprehension.
When the rain stopped and all the fallen had been retrieved, the masters informed that the Cloud City won with ‘only one hundred and seventeen victims’ during those fatidic hours. The number got stuck in her head before she left the facilities of the second manor. That’s what he was to the living. Just one of one hundred and seventeen.
Ler staggered when he released her from his embrace and walked towards the door.“You and your sister stay here. I still have something to do.”