Harsh wind brushed against Rose’s pink cheeks. She had rode a horse before. But this was much more dangerous than any rides she had ever been in! She wasn’t joking when she described a ride with Mona’s horse was equivalent to courting death!Mona didn’t care if there was a tree in front of them and make her turn as sharply as possible that made Rose forgot they had even rode a horse. The horse continued to gallop as though they were running after demons from behind them even though they weren’t!“Mo-Mona!” Shouted Rose on top of her tongue. “I think you could tone down your ride a little!”“What?!” Mona shouted as she couldn’t hear Rose’s voice. “You want me to slow down?! Sorry but I can’t! Remember that we don’t have much of a time. Our first priority is your sister and Dominic!” “Yes I know that!” But now she feared before she could ever save Dominic from death, she would be the first meeting death herself. “Just hold on a little! We are almost there!!” Mona shouted even louder.
Yellow lights filled the path. Tall buildings covered her left and right. The people all around her dressed moderately. They looked nothing different than any other cities one will find when they visit in Essex.It had the same layout, except how most of them seemed to be more advanced whether it was by their style of clothing, the objects they held, or their aura. Mona held her hand, calling for her attention, “Don’t get overwhelmed, remember? If you do get overwhelmed, you would forget where you are and lost yourself in this amount of people.” Roses sighed and nodded. She quickly pulled herself together and walked beside Mona. “Where are we going first? The woman whose name is Barlene, do you think you will know where she is?” Rose asked the question at once but mona didn’t mind. She smiled, “Let’s see. Out of everyone that I know, in fact, Barlene is the only person who had sent me letters. She checked up on me each month, asking if I am alright and don’t worry about the situat
Music recommended: Piano Sonata No. 21 in B Flat Major. Quote: “When you’re alive you wish to die but when you’re dead you wish to live,”— Akhazan. ******************** All that Rose wanted was a chance to protect herself, a chance where she could protect Dominic and her own self. But it seemed to be impossible now after seeing that she couldn’t use her magic. Barlene smiled and patted her back, “But you know I do have a way that would help you from being captive by your magic so you can use another source of power without using your magic!” Rose’s eyes widened and sparkles of happiness filled her eyes. She didn’t believe what she heard and felt as though her hope had been lifted up by Barlene’s words. “You do?” Rose eagerly questioned. “Yes, it’s not a method known but I heard that there are indeed sorcerers who couldn’t use their magic. Thus why they learned of another method of using magic which is by borrowing magic.” “That’s great, I never thought of that option,” p
The man’s eyes was purplish as he looked at her. His silver hair threaded down appeared like a doll. He had a gentle smiling face but knowing what person he was put Rose on an immediate guard. Upon hearing Josephine’s name, her eyes narrowed down sharply. She glared at the man, “What do you know about my sister?” She took a pause as she asked, “Did you take her away?!”Rose could feel the tension raising around her as the people who had guarded his carriage immediately snapped their eyes toward her, displeased that she had raised her voice to the master. But to Rose’s eyes currently he appeared no different than the kidnappers who had took her and her sister away years ago. Mona also looked at the Master beside Rose, realizing that the master looked at her once as though he knew immediately who she was despite her being disguised enough for Barlene not to notice her at first. The master turned away back at Rose as he spoke, “Enter the carriage. If it is your sister who you are worr
The master couldn’t believe the stubbornness of Isaac. They both knew that Isaac hadn’t purely took his actions because he wanted all sorcerers to live equally. The master knew that all Isaac wanted was a praise which he did gave. But as times goes on, Isaac became more greedy, resulting for him to take crazier actions. The master stepped away as he closed his eyes, saying, ‘Maybe it is the time for me to punish you,’ he paused and added, ‘I cannot forgive what you did or allow you to hurt more innocent people.’ Isaac was shocked to see there was no more kindness from the master’s eyes. The same man who had saved him from his damned life, the man he admired, and the man he would die for at any given moment, didn’t seem to need him anymore. Isaac shook his head, ‘I can fix this,’ he insisted. ‘I am not wrong. You just have not understand my view.’‘What view is there for me to understand if you kill Josephine?’ The master shook his head as he had gotten tired of Isaac’s explanation
The master was the first to step out before he offer to Rose to get down as she was still inside the carriage. Rose broke her gaze from the mansion and stepped down, rolling him. From behind she noticed that his hair might appeared white to some people but she was certain she didn’t see it wrong and that it was indeed a silver colored strands “Are you disappointed?” Chuckled the master after seeing her eyes that couldn’t tear away itself from his house. “I’m sorry what?” She asked as she couldn’t understand his question. “My mansion isn’t the biggest. Of course that is if you compared to the other mansions you saw back in your place. There hadn’t been any left land for us to build house and I’m glad to give more space for my people instead.”Rose quickly raised her hand and shake them, “No no, of course not. I was not comparing your house to anyone… I was just surprised that you have colored your house black.”The master turned his head to his mansion that was almost completely pi
Dominic’s knuckles had turned red. His heart felt an indescribable worry when he had knocked on the door but heard no response coming from Rose. He couldn’t believe the keen sense of smell that he always had failed him too when he tried to locate her by scent. He tugged her by her wrist, pulling her body to his embrace. A soft sigh escaped from his lips, one that was filled with worry and concern. “I’m sorry,” whispered Rose. She could feel his loud heartbeat upon her face that rested on his chest. She could tell he was so worried that he almost lost himself in the fear of losing her. Dominic pulled away and shook his head, “No, I didn’t want you to apologize to me. I was only worried that when I am not with you.. especially in Essex. Back in Agios I still could breathe a little, because I know you will be there with the others save and sound. But in Essex where everyone hates us, I always worry that one day you will get hurt.” Rose gently caressed her hand, bringing it up and do
The next afternoon, Rose went back to the city of the sorcerer along with Mona. Before they arrived, Rose carefully studied Mona’s face. The last thing she wanted to happen was for Mona to feel burdened to come with her. She said, “Are you sure you want to go back here?” “You are worried about me getting the punishment aren’t you?” Mona questioned, giving her a smile. “Don’t worry I came with the mind of accepting whatever punishment that the Master wanted to give me. With the years that passed, I am also sure that his anger toward me have lessened now. If not, he wouldn’t have let me go yesterday.” Rose was also glad that the Master turned out to be a person with a kind heart. He didn’t at once put a heavy punishment on Mona, much to their relief. She wondered if he knew about what happened to the King and Queen of Essex as well.. Meanwhile as Rose entered the city of the sorcerer, Dominic sat down at the imperial castle. In front of him was his younger brother Shawn who had mad