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Chapter 11 - First Adventure #2

The forest at night was magical. The sounds subtle yet terrifying. Everything was illuminated by the simple light from the moon. The stream, that was always visible in the day, look as if it was filled with stars. It was as if reflecting the sky. The trees that swayed with the soft wind, drew attention to the dreary forest. The forest that she had seen countless times in the day was now shrouded in darkness. With large strides she approaches the trees, as the leaves covered any semblance of light the moon provided. With careful steps and minimal movement Serenity preceded forward.

Following the path she was most familiar, she walks past the trees. Hearing small crys and crunching leaves from the animals that dweld there; she puts her guard up. After what felt like ages she reached the edge of the forest where mountains await.

'The towering mountains... Mother told me a little about this place didn't she..? hmmm... If I remember correctly, this is a place with magical beast..? The are intelligent animals who can become stronger with effort. They are dangerous and prey on weaker life forces to enhance their power... Mother said that the further you proceed up the mountain, the more dangerous the magical beast become... Apparently there is a barrier around the mountain keeping these beast sealed. There are many people who want these beast but the forest makes it impossible to approach... I don't know if my knowledge from my past life will be enough to best creatures like this... I better not go much further then the base of the mountains... I know this is dangerous but if I don't learn more then this was all just a wasted effort...' With the resolve Serenity mustered; she preceded up the mountain. 'I'm ready for whatever happens!!!' With quick steps she enters the mountain barrier.

The scenery after entering the barrier was so different from outside. The mountain she saw was gone replaced by a field of flowers

They seemed to glow under the moonlight illuminating the ground around them. The soft light, they seemed to emit was so beautiful, it seemed to lure you into a trance. Relaxing your mind and making you wish to lay down and rest...

'No...I can't rest I need to stay on guard... This is a dangerous area and I don't have the luxury to let my guard down yet...' Serenity thought withstanding the relaxation consuming her. Pinching her legs harder and harder Serenity started to sober up. 'Okay I think I'm okay now. What is this light coming from...' looking around her surroundings and focusing under the light she sees small shadowy figures. 'W-What is that..? I couldn't have come across a magical beast could I!? Shit... Shit... Shit!!!' Putting her guard up Serenity takes out the dagger she had made in secret. 'I didn't think I would come across anything this fast...' With quiet fast steps she approaches the shadows in earnest.

Serenity was about 15 steps away from the beast making the scene clear. The beast were asleep, appearing to have been subdued by the mysterious light. They were three of them all of them being very small and cute. 'They don't seem threatening... They look really cute.. W-What am I thinking!? B-But I mean... They look like animals from my old life... I've always wanted a pet... N-No these are dangerous creatures I can't lessen my resolve!!!' Slapping herself with both her hands on her cheeks she looks back at the beast.

One looked like a small bird with beautiful red feathers that looked a blaze. The wings of the bird were surrounding the other two small beast. The one under its left wing was a Tiger. While the one under the right wing appeared to be a child??? 'Wait!? What is a child doing here!? It's dangerous here and they are even being held by a dangerous creature! Mother said that untill these magical beast either have a master or have reached a certain range of strength they are extremely dangerous! W-What do I do!?" Serenity thinks as her face begins to pale.