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Chapter 4 - Chapter 3 - The Human Has Left: Part 1

I don't need Lillian in my life. I don't need Lillian in my life. I don't need Lillian in my life!

Why are my feelings so strong for a.. insensitive human! I need to take my mind off him. But what if he gets hurt on the way? What if I'll never see him again?..

Actually, I'll be glad to never see that insensitive human ever again. He made his choice and betrayed me.

I spread my wings and fly home. As I'm there I'm awaited with a letter.

I open up the letter. As soon as I see by who it's from, I dash to the council. I read the rest on the way.

'Dear Ruler or Guardian of the forest,

I have sent this to tell you that in 3 years time, your forest will be mine as I conquer your land for my buildings and towns. My knights and horses are going to be getting ready in 3 years to conquer your land, you can choose to give up your land with no violence or let us conquer your land with violence 3 years later. We do not care about your 'animals' or freak shows. We only need the land. So must I ask nicely for you to move out with your other creatures or get conquered the violent way.

Oh and I'll take good care of your animals. I'll make sure to put every one in a safe cage. I don't want to risk the health of my citizens to those freak-shows.

Also, by the time in 3 years, my son will be King of Quelaric, and might I say one of the best rulers. I'll make sure for him to take good care of that land.

Sincerely King of Quelaric,'

No. No. No. This can't be happening. I finally arrive at the council and throw the letter hard on the table for all of them to see.

"Council dudes! The Quelaric Kingdom wants to take our land!", I cry.

"Let them do whatever, no human has ever been able to step in our forest.", one of the cranky council members say.

I shut my mouth not saying anything about Lillian. Is this the right thing to do? Not telling them about Lillian?..

Lillian.. I wonder what he's doing right at this moment now..

"Guys! This is serious, what if our walls and gate have weakened, their army is getting a three year practise for their upcoming battle to overthrow us!", I shout at the old crooks.

"I agree with the boy, we at least need new defence mechanisms or at least train some of our people to fight.", the lady in scales says.

"And risk hurting our people?!", an old guy says.

"It's better fighting for your life than giving up!", I shout at the guy.

"Yeah well, the gate has been able to keep out humans for millenniums and not one has stepped into our forest.", he says back at me.

I shut my mouth not responding. My fists start to shake and fidget as I'm filled with anger. I run away and fly to the waterfall. I splash some water on my face. I need to calm down; positive vibes. I take a deep breath and then exhale. I feel the breeze tickling my ears. Much better.

Now that I'm in a better mood, I guess I should explain the council.

Firstly, we have Beatrice she's a Echidna, whic is half snake, and about 440 years old. She is in charge of the fashion, habitats and homes.

Secondly, we have Elidyr, he's an elf and more than 1000 years old, he's been making sure about the health and safety of our people for more than 800 years.

Thirdly, we have Morgan who is a Faun, she's in charge of making sure that every food and drink in the forest is safe for the animals and creatures here. She's one of the kindest people I've met yet! Definitely a 10/10 from me, she's just like a kind loving mother. She's also 397 years old.

Fourthly, we have Triton who has been taking care of our waters and lakes for as long as Elidyr's been alive. He gets a bit grumpy at times when he's wrong but he's a fun guy. I don't know his age but he's older than Elidyr that's for sure.

And I am the protector of the forest, I make sure the forest is protected and rid of humans.. what a good job I am at.. ha.. ha.. ha..

We all 5 make the decision making to what's best for our forest and people.

Oh, forget to mention that I'm 127, but in human years I would be 18..

I go over to a rock and lay down, I lay my head down and just smell the fresh water. While I nearly drift off to sleep, I feel something small in my right lung. I cough a peculiar petal out of my throat. It was a petal of a rose. What was a silly rose petal doing in my throat. I laughed about it until I remembered..

A day ago I had inhaled a hanahaki flower and didn't even notice. If inhaled the flowers are said to give you hanahaki if your lucky enough to have it or it'd do nothing, if taken care of the flower correctly and remove the hanahaki toxins their used as medicine. How could have I not seen that it was a hanahaki flower.

And who would I be falling for?!

I open my eye lids as I feel breaths on my face. The pixies were tugging on my shirt, they must want me to go somewhere?

I follow the pixies and see that they lead me to the gate, what for? Are we under attack?

The pixies pick up a note buried into a pack of leaves, huh?

What could this be? A note? A threat from the kingdom? A letter?

To Aeolus, the kind angel that welcomed me and helped me find my way,

Hey Aeolus, it's me Lillian, I'm so sorry for leaving you and feel so guilt at the time your reading this but just know I did this to protect you. Maybe when we meet again, we can have the best days of our life. I don't know but I'm needed in my kingdom for reasons and have betrayed my father. So I must return, know that this is to protect you and your forest. Also make me a shrine of Lillies if I never come back! Haha just joking!

Love Lillian the Lily,

My eyes started making waterfalls. My crying was uncontrollable. I fell on my knees and started to cry my eyes out. I just miss Lillian so much, will he even come back?

What if something happens to him? What if he gets sick?, humans are known to easily get sick and get viruses and diseases, so what if something happened to him?