Aland agreed to Bella's plea to invite her to go to the enchanted forest. But not now, because it had already turned dusk towards the darkness of the night. Even the sound of rubbing leaves and the whirring of the wind can be heard more and more strongly in the sense of hearing. The glass windows in Bella's room were not closed, because of which they could still feel it.
"It's getting late, I have to leave immediately!" said Aland to Bella.
"Though we haven't been chatting for a long time, but you already want to go." Bella said sadly. Her lips seemed to be pursing forward. Aland was actually thrilled to see Bella's cute behavior.
"Tomorrow we meet again. I have also promised you, to invite you to go to that forest. So, you take a break!" retorted Aland as he gently stroked Bella's head.
"Well, I'll wait for you." Bella said, displaying her small smile expanding on the lips.
Aland then jumped over Bella's bedroom window. As usual, he left and entered past that window. Bella stared at him until Aland disappeared and entered the woods again. The thing she sees every afternoon.
Aland's heart was full of vacillation. Actually, he was reluctant to invite Bella to come to the forest. Worried that Bella would ask for more. That is to want to enter into it. Though inside there was a place the girl wasn't supposed to go.
Aland himself didn't even understand the entrance to the dimension in the forest. At first he only intended to escape and alienate himself from his family. His footsteps were so fast running into the forest thicket. Until finally arrived at a magical forest that connects the door of its world dimension with the world in the future era.
Aland's mind says that he has lived for thousands of years. Even though he has only been in the world of this future era for 5 months.
"What am I going to say later to Bella? If she knew the truth about my half-wolf form. Argh!!!" Aland said as he roared uneasily. His two hands beat the trunk of a tree in the forest.
Both of Aland's eyes then looked up the sky there. The starlight and the moon seemed to shimmer, though not so noticeable. They are very small when viewed from the naked eye. It might be different to see it using a telescope.
Timeless-looking beauty. And it will not fade. Although it can only be seen when it is approaching evening.
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Long story short, the next day Aland and Bella were already standing in front of the girl's yard. Bella's face looked as calm and cheerful as ever. Very enthusiastic and can't wait to go into the forest referred to by Aland yesterday afternoon.
"Are you ready? Sun girl." Aland asked. Bella nodded softly as she smiled sweetly.
"I'm always ready to go anywhere. As long as it's with you." Bella replied.
Their two hands merged and clasped each other. Holding on tightly while closing both eyes. Perhaps more precisely just Bella a. As if they were familiar with the rules Aland had commanded when they first left.
Aland's footsteps and hands ran so fast. He dense feathers gripped Bella's body riding on his back. Aland quickened his pace even more.
Until they arrived in front of a forest.
Aland put Bella down carefully. He again changed his form into a human being.
"Bella, open your eyes! We're here now." Aland said.
Bella slowly opened both eyes. A forest that looks so creepy. The first impression for her was, horror. Yes, this forest is even more sinister than Great Wood Blickling.
"Is this the forest you're referring to?" asked Bella in confusion.
It was hard to believe to her that as it turned out, the enchanted forest that she had guessed was as beautiful as the one inside the fairyland, the reality was such a sinister forest. Bella's expectations were too high when she imagined it yesterday.
Aland nodded softly as he smiled his little.
"Why? You don't like it?" said Aland turning to ask.
Bella's exhalation sounded harshly. The girl had a disappointed expression on her face.
"Are you disappointed that this forest I'm referring to isn't what it is in your beautiful shadow?"
"yes, I'm a bit disappointed. I think this forest is like the one in the fairyland. But it makes no difference when entering into a spooky ride." Bella babbled.
"Ha ha, indeed. The enchanted forest is like this. And what's inside the fairy tale storybook, it's all just artificial fiction from the author. In order to captivate the hearts of readers to continue reading their works." Aland obviously said.
"You're right, maybe I'm the one who thinks too much. Oh yes, then where is the door to your world dimension? I'd love to see it, because we've arrived here. So it's unfortunate that it just missed it."
Aland's two eyes rounded instantly. Sure enough Aland guessed. Bella really wanted to ask for more. Suddenly, Aland was silent unmoved. He was at a loss as to what to answer.
"Aland? You why? Is there anything wrong with what I said just now?" asked Bella, waving her hand in front of Aland's face. Made the man regain consciousness of his daydreams.
"Ah, m-me? No, nothing."
"And then?"
Aland threw out his long breath.
"Bella, my world with yours is different. I'm afraid you will be surprised later." Aland said.
True, in the world Aland coexisted with wizards. As well as there are many creepy creatures. I don't know, the world of Aland which from ancient Rome was so different from that read from books.
Knowledge of magic, beyond human logic. Just like ghosts that are hunted by many humans. For not all human believe it.
But they would believe it, after they could see the magic power was true.
"I won't be afraid, as long as you are always by my side, Aland. I beg you, I want to see your world." Bella muttered with a teary look.
Aland couldn't bear it when he saw the expression on Bella's face. And again, his heart seemed to have a pleasure of its own. When he knew that Bella was so counting on him.
Because men will feel very valued. When his woman relies on himself as a force, which can be a protector for her.
And the turmoil of Aland's heart struggled, wanting to hug Bella very tightly.
"Bella... I'm..." Aland said dangling. Bella gave him a confused look.
"Yes?"
Aland looked into Bella's beautiful eyes. Unlike the case with the girl returning Aland's gaze looked like it was full of question marks. Suddenly both of Aland's hands touched Bella's chin. In the next second, the man directly grabbed her.
Bella was further confused by Aland's seemingly strange attitude. Although the turmoil in her heart was a bit palpitating. As Aland took her into his arms.
"A-Aland? What's wrong? Do you think anything?" asked Bella haltingly.
Spontaneously Aland shook his head softly. A faint smile carved on Aland's face. The atmosphere in the forest at that time was like no spooky words for a person whose heart was filled with love and warmth.
"Nothing. I just want to hug you alone." Aland retorted soberly.
"So, are we going to find a door that connects with your world?" said Bella asking again.
What can I do? There was almost no choice for Aland but to agree to a request from the girl he loved.
Even if Bella knew the truth about him half-wolf self, Aland would have been prepared for it. He thought, Bella might accept it with a chest air.
"The request from the sun girl, where is it possible that I can refuse? The door is still inside there. We'll have to walk again to get there." Aland said.
"Is it still far from here?"
"No, just for a while."
They also walked deeper and deeper into the thicket. Bella's gaze was as if she looked around. A forest filled with moss green. As well as the jungle of trees that are so high that they rise upwards. The sounds of rubbing leaves sounded quite strongly.
Plus the cold air. Even the sounds from the insects made their sounds, like calling Bella and Aland to keep walking close to the magic door.
Seconds later, they arrived right in front of a tree whose trunk was shaped like a sphere. And it is the door that connects the dimensions of the Aland world with the dimensions of right now era.
Bella saw a butterfly walk into that door. She was so surprised, when she noticed it. That the butterfly disappeared instantly just like that.
"Aland... the butterfly disappeared." Bella said in surprise.
While Aland is ordinary. Because he has seen it many times. Such a phenomenon.
"So now... Do you want to enter that door anyway? Or do we just go back to your house?" Aland said giving Bella a choice. Because he saw the expression on Bella's face like there was fear from both eyes.
"Is it okay to make? We've arrived here. I'll still get in there. Come on!" retorted Bella confidently.
"Wait!" Aland held Bella's wrist.
"Is there a problem?"
Aland seemed to open the jacket he was wearing, then put it on Bella's body. Until it covers the head.
"You're wearing me a jacket?"
"Just in case, so as not to be recognized by the residents there." Aland said.
"Then, what are you?"
"I have another jacket."
Bella turned staring at the clothes Aland was wearing.
She just realized that as it turned out, Aland was wearing two thick jackets on his body. A chuckle came out of Bella's mouth. The girl chuckled.
"You're wearing two layered jackets?" asked Bella.
"Sure, the air in the forest is very cold."
There is some truth to what Aland said. Bella poked her head quietly. And they started their second journey. That is to enter themselves into that door.
While clasping each other's hands tightly.
Will their trip be so enjoyable? Perhaps this question was intended for Bella.