Yelaina's Pov
I looked up towards the night sky my eyes drifting towards the bright blue moon then towards the luminescent clouds just overhead our home.
Emrys had been out for quite some time his free-flowing mana became more concentrated than previously, I could only watch the boy's improvements, as his mother it was my job to raise him, to protect him.
The most important and beautiful thing in my life, his dirty blonde hair, his teal eyes, and that goofy smile he always makes when he's trying to get out of trouble.
Nights like this always made me reminiscent of the past from when I first met Tristan or all the other members of our party. I sighed once more.
I've come so far...
And it's made me realize that Emrys is growing up quickly... And it won't be long till we have to tell him...
I hummed to myself my grey eyes reflecting the moon's luminescent glow as I was pulled into a hug from behind.
"I'm not ready to let go of him yet" my eyes welled up with tears as my sobbing became quite clear to Tristan, his emerald orbs locked with my grey ones as he wiped my tears away.
"he won't be alone, both of us and the kids will be with him, no matter what or where he is we'll support him" he vowed solemnly.
Tristan's grip on me tightened as I snuggled into his chest.
He had lost everything...
His wealth...
And his family's trust...
Just for me... And just for Emrys...
"Thank you, Tristan," I said softly.
These moments were something I never wanted to forget or lose.
I paused for a moment with Tristan quickly taking notice of my silence. "Yelaina...?" he whispered quizzically his emerald eyes gleamed with concern.
"is something wrong?" he asked once more.
I couldn't speak. I couldn't find words. My mana surged and his grip on me loosened as he took notice of my sudden use of mana. "what's wrong?"
He scrutinized me quickly coming to realize the spell I was using and became more apprehensive.
"don't tell me..." he said the realization quickly setting in.
He can't be gone!
"I can't sense Emrys!" I finally voiced my concerns, the tears that had been wiped away began to well again and Tristan's eyes held nothing but worry. "y-your kidding right? Yelaina?".
When he realized my attention was no longer on him he rushed out the door sprinting past the Grove of trees towards the forest where Emrys spent most of his time.
I searched every inch with my sensory magic, Emrys's mana was perplexing, it was elliptical, it was hard to explain it.
Every individual's mana had distinct characteristics ranging from kind and loving to immoral and corrupt.
Emrys's mana on the other hand was neither, something I couldn't quite comprehend, but because of its unique nature, I could locate and find him with much more clarity than that of the average person.
But no matter where I searched, whether it was high or low I couldn't find him, the only way for someone to completely hide their mana from me is if they were that of an imperial level mage or enhancer.
Or dead...
"damn it..." I muttered under my breath, I gathered my mana rushing out of the house amping my legs with wind magic as I boosted myself forwards towards Tristan. Tristan's magic trudged forwards his speed still exceeded mine despite being an earth mage.
Tristan suddenly came to a halt, my worries and fears dissipated as Emrys's mana could be detected once more.
I arrived at the scene a couple of minutes later pulling the confused boy into a hug. "I thought I'd lost you..." I murmured, I held back the tears that welled up within my eyes.
Tristan ran his hand through his hair sighing with relief.
"you had us worried, Rys," he said his voice still shaky.
"What happened!?" I demanded.
The boy looked at me awkwardly rubbing his neck.
"I was chasing after a Briar rose" he replied.
A briar rose? Outsmarting Emrys? What are the chances of that? My eyes didn't leave him and the boys his expression said otherwise and though I couldn't sense any remnants of magic, something had definitely gone down here.
That meant...
It was beginning...
Emrys/Marcus's Pov
I woke up the next day my body sinking into my soft cotton candy-like bed and while normally I'd wake up to study or learn more of this world, it was clear supplies were limited and I'd already read all books containing any info at all.
I stared blankly at the ceiling too tired to move or do anything. My body felt heavy, to begin with, which may have been the main factor as to why I hadn't moved.
Not to mention...
I still wanted to take into consideration what Cirrus had said. Now that I'd thought about it, it was quite strange that despite my mother being of druid blood there wasn't a single book pertaining anything toward the druids other than the 'races advantages and disadvantages' book we had.
Considering the warning I'd been giving perhaps having an alias would be good for when I traveled to the outside world.
There was one thing I'd gained apart from information after the encounter with Cirrus. I sat up on my bed holding my hand out controlling my breathing.
[Dulcet Winds]
I chanted silently whisps of wind gathered right at the palm of my hand finally taking shape. while I wasn't sure whether it was genetic due to being related to a wind user or whether it was gifted to me, I needed to learn more spells.
I got off my bed immediately falling to my knees and the moment I did all that I had eaten the previous day flowed out of my mouth, my parents rushed into the room immediately after with both of them supporting me.
"Emrys..." my mother said softly her voice became distant as my vision began to blur and everything went black.