Alpha's Moonlit Howl
By Margaret Rae
Date: March 27, 2024
Ch. 20Bridge of Memories


After she said those words. I kept silent for a moment, still thinking of that. What if the substance that would rebuild the broken world was not destroyed and stolen. A treachery and greed is the reason why everyone suddenly did that. The moment I faced Ryuu, he was standing alone at the edge of the lake. The elf he was talking to earlier is also gone. Stupidly I looked at the goddess and the white witch, but they were no longer in front of me. Suddenly the wind blew, and from the upper part of the temple. A part of the vine fell. I immediately picked it up, a firefly flew around that vine. A few moments later, that vine gradually opened and was destroyed. A thick and white smoke came out. I frowned when I saw a paper, a ... Map? I gasped and I couldn't move, when I realized that the map that I'm holding right now. . . is the map of broken world called Daciantha and Hierantha It was written that the Daciantha and Hierantha have four empires; Ithaca in the West, Acluzair in the North, Zatca in the South, Safixa in the East, the only thing that separates from them was through the three enchanted forests. Daciantha is known for its rivers, creeks, and streams...but only Acluzair has a lake. "Because, Witches believe in love unlike wolves who's lustfully in love with the magic," said Matthias who suddenly appeared at my side like a mushroom. He tilted his head." Magic can't make you happy, the real thing about it, it can lead you to something worse," he added and that's when he got my attention. "Who is that elf?" I will change our topic. "The Kings of Elves, Skizynt Alistair Gavellion." I was dumbfounded and shocked because of what I listened to. In the world of witches the elves who live in the forest are known. They guide the white witches. "Let's find the flowers," I promised him seriously. I just ignored him and focused my attention on the map. I laid it on the ground and looked at it carefully. Before crossing to the forests of witches and other fairies, we will cross a bridge in the middle of the sea. At the end of that bridge are two large birds guarding the forest of Baralon. And to this day I still don't know what my parents' names are. The howling wind that gently blew my hair, the smell of my hair spread around when the wind got stronger. "Tied your hair, wolves and witches can smell your scent along the wind." Ryuu approached him with a hair tie in his hand. He went behind me and carefully gathered my scattered hair and tied it. F*ck! This man was truly the man of respect and gentleness. I don't know why he is like this. "Thank you..." I said to him curtly while holding my hair. "We need to go back in the castle. Maybe the four are looking for us," he said as he took the whisk broom. Before we got on that broom he put his cloak on me. I wasn't able to get a chance to speak when his smell, brought nuisance in my nose. I secretly sniff it. "Why don't we just go there?" I asked him when he put the cloak on me. "Because it's dangerous." "Why is it dangerous?" He looked at me violently because of that and I was calmlaughed at him because of the reaction on his face. He raised an eyebrow as his surprised eyes stared at him. "Why are you staring at me?" I made excuses for him and rode the broom first. He immediately obeyed and I just shook my head when I heard his weak voice. "Let's fly again under the moonlight kiss. You still need to be introduced in front of the witches," he promised and got on my back. Using my black magic I used it to make us fly. Silence prevailed between us. I ignored him and just focused on the dark sky. There was no silence until we reached my room. Why is my heart beating like this? Why is it different? Where did I go wrong, and why did he suddenly change his attitude? "Ryuu, are you okay?" I asked him calmly as soon as we stepped onto my asotea. I finally entered the room and left him standing with his hands focused on the baluster and looking outside. "In case they introduce you to a lot of witches. There are male witches too, what if they like you? What about me?" he said sadly and turned to face me and slowly approached me. "You will still be the one to choose. I've picked the poison, and it's you," I said to him without any hesitation. "Just you too. In this world full of magics and mysteries. I will still love you, my prince," I promised him as I pulled him closer to me. I tiptoed and kiss his forehead, his cheeks, and his nose. He looked at me dumbfounded and his eyes could see the shock, and I knew he didn't expect me to do that. "Let's sleep. You need some rest for tomorrow's event," he said as he lifted me in the air. He laid me down and then lightly touched his soft lips to my forehead. "Sleep well, my lady," he said before laying down next to me. And before I completely closed my eyes and was ready to be taken by the darkness. I felt his warm hug from behind. A small smile curves in my lips. I just buried myself in the pillow and closed my eyes and was ready to be taken to the darkness. A thick smoke awakened my sleeping spirit. I felt tired when I woke up. I slowly propped up my elbow to lift my body and sit on the bed. Matthias is still on my bed, he's not wearing a top and the blanket only covers the waist and down. I watched him closely, and even though he was asleep, his face was still gentle. Only then did I notice that he had long eyelashes. I got off the bed and went to the attic of my room. It's morning again, a new day and a new hope for me. I stopped watching when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I arched my eyebrows when I saw it was Mother Dandeliana. "Do you need anything?" I politely asked him and carefully fixed my hair. "All I want is to see that you are fine. I just simply want you to be happy, every witches deserves to feel love. It's so good to be in love to be honest," he began and all I could do was listen to him. "Have you ever been in love, Mother Deliana?" "Yes, he's a hunter of the woods," she said and tried to hide her smile. Hunter? Are there witch hunters in this world? "They hunt witches, but unluckily, he caught me... I fell into his trap," Deliana said as she smiled at me, reminiscing their past. "Let's not talk about it," she suddenly said and she obviously didn't want to talk about it. "Come downstairs, leave Ryuu for now. We'll just eat," he said and pulled me suddenly. I followed him to a room. In the corridor of the kingdom where on each side there are soldiers on guard. I secretly smiled when I felt the presence of Matthias chasing me. I just ignored her and followed Mother Deliana and accelerated my steps even more. In the world of witches the sun's rays are only moderate so they don't burn or melt. Dandeliana was talking to a soldier so I stayed where I was and let him go. I looked up at a tree where there was an owl perched on a large part of the branch. A black owl looking at me. It flew towards me, and from its feet I noticed something. I saw a small box. I immediately took it and almost turned pale when I saw that it was a white chain with a bottle containing a white liquid. A letter was included which I immediately read. "Dawn is the best time for you to travel to the sacred forest. Use what I gave you to protect yourself. The white chain you can use as a defense, it has a drop of my blood. And the white liquid mix it in every river you pass, so that the river goddesses will bless you. Take care on your journey." I hid the paper in my boot and I took the chain and liquid and hid it in my palm. Dandeliana finished talking and asked us to continue walking again. After a while, we reached the room where there was a long dining table. Different kinds of flowers are in the center of the table. Followers are just on the sidelines. And in every corner are soldiers guarding. I can't really imagine that witches live like this unlike the ones I've seen in the movies. But it turns out I was wrong. It seems that they overcame the princesses because of their beauty and royalty. Mother Cassandra stood up and ordered the uniformed men out who immediately followed her. He returned to his seat and carefully smoothed his clothes. He slowly sat down and opened his big fan. The three brothers sitting were smiling at me. While Prioz looks like his eyes are sleepy looking at him. I looked around but Ryuu's pack wasn't there which made me frown. As soon as the centaur accident happened, they immediately disappeared and only Ryuu and Goddess Kunal were left with me. "Let's start eating, but before that, let's ask for a blessing from the previous witches," said Mother Cassandra and rubbed chrysanthemum oil on her palm and ordered us to close our eyes. I immediately closed my eyes and prayed there. We went with Mother Cassandra. Every enchanta he uttered was accented but he could still feel every word he uttered. " Black leaves, gift from the past. Evil to good, good to evil. Keep us away from the poison of pixiedust..." we recited in chant. After that we immediately started eating. Each one has a staff that provides food. I just taught what I wanted and I was still full. It's amazing and I'm not hungry in this world. I don't feel it, but the hunger I feel is different the moment my nose inhales the presence of Matthias who sits next to me. "Good morning ladies," he said politely and poured himself a glass of drink. In the witch world what they drink is simply a red liquid that looks like blood. But the truth is that it is made from fruits that have been ground well until they become fine and mixed with sacred water. The ingredients they use are even taken from the high mountains. "Why only now, Ryuu?" Cassandra suddenly asked him and looked back and forth between her and Ryuu. I immediately dodged when Mother Cassandra raised her eyebrows at me. "I was just tired last night," Ryuu said curtly and grinned at her. I almost kicked his leg under the table to make him shut up. Was he not careful and we might get caught? What happened and we saw last night? I looked at him and continued eating. What was served on my table was an animal caught in the forest. When I smelled it, I immediately felt dizzy for an unknown reason. "Fala?" Ryuu asked and immediately grabbed my shoulder to catch me. And before I completely lost consciousness, I heard a beautiful voice. "That liquid was a poison to trigger your witch soul. You are not a witch yet so your body cannot accept it, Fala," he said in awe.



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