Chapter 114 - Realm Of Magic

>>Nena

I took a deep breath, then looked up and through the thick trees, I could barely see the sky.

A sky full of stars.

Wait- full of stars?

I stood up.

The trees are really thick too and the air is so crisp! Plus there is absolutely no sound of anything artificial.

My eyes went wide as I realised where I might be!

Just then the sound of a bird caught my attention and I looked in the direction of the sound where I saw a big white raven making its way towards me.

My heart began to pound as I had an idea who that might be.

The raven dove closer to the ground and as it was about to reach me it shape-shifted.

The smaller body transformed into that of a tall sturdy man.

A beautiful man with pale skin, silverish white hair and emerald green eyes.

His fantasy style clothes made my jaw drop, his hair was a bit longer than the last time I had seen him but he was as youthful as ever.

He approached me quietly with a serious expression but I couldn’t contain my joy when I saw him, “Yohan!?” I exclaimed and he stopped in his path.

“And you are?” He inquired with a serious expression.

Of course he doesn’t recognize me. The last time he saw me I was still a kid, ten years old I think and well, we weren’t very friendly with each other and most of it was my fault because Quincy was involved.

“It’s me,” I smiled at him, “Nena.” I told him my name, “Nena Hayes.”

The look on his face changed when he recognized that name. First there was an expression of surprise, then that changed to a soft smile.

“Nena,” He smiled, “You’ve grown up.” He looked at me like a mom who hadn’t seen her child for ages.

“And you’re still the same.” I looked at him, “Just that your hair is a little longer.” Not very long, but his locks reached his ears.

He chuckled, “I don’t cut it anymore.” He brushed his fingers along his bangs, “Just some light trimming every now and then.” He then looked back at me, “How old are you now?”

“Twenty,” I told him and his gaze dropped.

“I see,” A sorrowful expression came over him, “It’s only been ten years…” There was pain in his voice and the look in his eyes just seemed like pure torture.

The forest made a low shushing sound right at that moment and I found it a bit strange.

Yohan is the king of one of the three kingdoms of the realm of light magic. He ascended the throne just a few years ago but his life must be very lonely.

Since originally he’s also a werewolf, he had a mate but fate was cruel to them both and they were separated when they both were so in love.

Yohan is only living because of the hope that he’ll meet her once again and that makes my heart ache for him.

He’s living on the word’s of a witch who told him his wait will be a century long.

Poor him…

Every single day must be so distressing. I should try and change the topic.

“How did I end up here?” I asked, “I thought normal humans don’t get the permission to enter the realm of magic.”

He smiled at me.

Woah.

Is it just me or is his smile sort of soothing?

“That is why I originally thought an intruder was here.” He said, “But there are times the Dryad lets humans in, in certain situations.” He looked at the Dryad tree, “And I already gave the tree permission to let you in if you were ever in danger.”

He then turned his gaze to me and I felt so warm and fuzzy.

“You-” I was pleasantly surprised, “Did that? For me?”

“Yes,” He walked closer and patted my head, “Because you’re not an intruder.” He took his hand off, “You’re an important person as well.”

I had my gaze down as my cheeks flushed a little.

This feels nice.

He placed his finger on my lip and it glowed. And suddenly the sting there was gone.

My eyes went wide with admiration when I realised what he did.

He healed me!

“Thank you…” I said in a low tone as I looked up at him

“It’s not a problem.” I noticed that Yohan’s voice was somehow different or perhaps it was his way of talking but I think it had gotten calmer. It wasn’t like how I remember from ten years ago or perhaps I’m just confused, “I’m gonna send you back, alright?”

I shook my head.

“No?” He got confused, “Why not? Quincy must be waiting for you.” He said but then stopped, “Unless there is a problem.” He looked at me waiting for an answer.

“Um, Yohan…” I fiddled with my thumbs and when he saw that he smiled.

“Yes Nena?” He found my action funny I guess but his expressions softened a lot.

“There are some things I want to talk to you about…”

He chuckled, “Alright.” He flapped his big white wings out with a gust of wind, “Would you like to come with me then?” He extended his hand towards me.

A bright smile spread across my face, “Yes!!”

***

The realm of magic was unique. There were so many amazing magical things there but since it was night time all the magical creatures had gone to sleep and I wasn’t able to see a single one.

But I did get to see the top floor of Yohan’s tree palace.

The place was majestic, built inside and out of a big world tree. The lights there were powered by magic too. They were in the shape of bell flowers that bloomed when the lights turned on and closed when they were off.

Most of the houses were built in and around trees with tree branches connecting them like bridges.

Honestly I wanted to explore more but I had a lot I wanted to ask Yohan as well. So we stayed on his palace’s second terrace and talked.

My very first impression of Yohan was bad since he came to kill Quincy when he still lived in the human world but the Yohan now is so different.

It’s like his entire being is renewed.

I guess being the king of Fae can bring a lot of change in you.

I talked to Yohan about many things, especially about my sister Maya but also about the things I was facing.

And it wasn’t till the time Yohan received a threat warning from the forest that our conversation was cut short.

The forest wailed, the leaves fluttered in a rush and Yohan stood up.

“What’s wrong?” I asked him.

“There’s someone at the Dryad portal.”

“Oh?”

The forest then suddenly stopped, it went dead silent and Yohan sighed, “I think it’s Quincy.” He looked at me, “It’s time to take you back.”

I stood up, “Can I come over again?”

He smiled at me, “You’re welcomed all the time Nena.”

My heart fluttered and I was gleeful, “Thank you!”

***

Yohan passed me to Quincy through the portal and for some reason Quincy seemed angry.

Neither of them exchanged a word with each other and just like that the portal closed and the mist around the area vanished.

Quincy grabbed my arm and began to take me back when I stopped him.

“I can go back on my own.” Just as I said those words I yanked my arm away from him since I still felt bad when I saw him.

“Nena!” He turned to glare at me.

I felt my soul leave my body when he raised his voice at me. In the seventeen years I’ve spent with him, he has never glared at me and has never been harsh.

I was frightened by his actions.

Why did he yell at me? What did I do wrong?

My mind went blank for a moment.. Then I suddenly felt like crying.