"Foul beings, camping into my domain."
It's massive! Its stature alone could make a normal person tremble in fear. Celestina is frozen, and so does Aether.
Deadly Romance, Elven Knight, and Serena we're the only ones whom same as I am, still can look at this beast with still composure.
"State your business."
The Beast asked about our intent on this forest.
"We're only here to recoup with our friends, we don't mean no harm," I said.
Yes, we've already recouped up and were on our way back to the Elves' Realm.
"Human, you have such a distinct aura that shines brightly compared to others. Tell me, are you-"
Of a sudden, the beast transformed into a human. The Beast became a man, the same as our size. With brown hair, and crimson-red eyes.
"You are that brat's avatar aren't you?"
He knows...?
He laughed.
"That Brat having an avatar?! I thought he was strongly against avatars!"
Within a blink of an eye, lightning struck him with such force that it knocked him into a distance.
He bounced back into us, without scars nor signs of any lightning that struck him. Is he also...? A god?
"Well then, If I may kindly present myself. I am Therion. The God of Wildbeast."
It's a god...
"Are we free to go?" I asked.
"Oh nono, now that I found out that my little sister got an avatar. I wouldn't miss this out! I shall accompany you in your journey for the time being!"
Eh? EHHHHHHHHHH?!
***
Therion, the god of the wild beast. I've heard about the history of it. But I can't believe that that same Therion from the books would join us back to the realm.
Would it turn the tides of the battle, if he'll be there as an observer?
***
So he knew who the god I have a contract with... But, I can't just brush off the feelings of what that god has done to me. I've been miserable after their deaths, yet she didn't even bat an eye.
When we're in the battles from before... Where was she? Why didn't she give me something to work with? Are the powers bestowed on me, was for me to figure it out? Ahhh, my head is getting fuzzy!
We're setting up the portal to the realm, it's a matter of time before we'll go to the realm of the elves. I'm quite anxious about what it'll look like.
it's a new realm that'll I enter, even when my adventures with Catalina and Jules, we've only but scraped the surface of our world. Espoir Kingdom is wide.
Serena readies her wand, as an oval-shaped portal merged out of thin air. From beyond, lies the elf's realm. Looking at the outside, it's teeming with lush green. It's as if it's a paradise!
***
I hold Eloise's hands as we enter the realm, as we enter the realm. The Breeze of fresh wind flew through us, it is as if there was no war in this realm. the atmosphere and the sounds of nature calm my mind.
It's been a while since I've been here. My Home, It's quite nostalgic, or maybe just because I've been away from this realm for a long time.
"It's beautiful."
Eloise said in awe. She's like a kid, full of joy with her eyes sparkling with wonder.
***
Is this the paradise written in that book I read, a few years ago? if so... this is... Magical, my feelings right now we're as if I am a child seeing something for the first time.
I'm charmed by the beauty of this place. But that lingering feeling of war is somewhat taking the beauty of this place, the mist of fear, anger, and rage is drawing close to this beautiful land.
"We need to go."
All of us went towards the battlefield, where we were overwhelmed by such magnitude.
***
What once a lush green paradise, turned into a burning wasteland. Bodies lying on the floor, dead. What has the realm become?
"This is interesting," Therion said.
***
There's this presence that's growing throughout the battle. It's the negative feelings of the elves that are feeding it.
I don't know, but even Therion himself is curious about it. Knowing gods, they wouldn't interfere unless it is necessary.
We can't use Therion here as our trump card as of yet.
"So what do we do?" Celestina asked.
"We'll force our way into the fight," Serena replied.
All of a sudden, Therion jumped into the cliff and landed in the middle of the battlefield. Causing a ruckus that shattered the formation of both sides.
"This god..." Serena facepalmed.
***
Eloise also jumped into the action as she manifested a large Phoenix around his back, creating a magnitude of explosion throughout the entire area.
Has she always been reckless?!
Aether, Elven Knight, Deadly Romance and Serena also leaped into the battlefield leaving me dazed by their actions.
I soon follow, and the fight immediately stopped.
"It's the Queen!" One Soldier said.
The others soon follow, as they kneel before me. As for the other side, they retreated with fear in their eyes.
I am standing on what was once a river, turned into a battlefield. A wasteland, without greens, nor nature. What have the elves become?
***
We retreated to their camp, to be greater with injured soldiers but also children as well. Their faces of terror and fear, struck through my soul as I look upon them.
This is sad...
"Eloise, can you please wait here for a moment?"
I nodded my head as I and Deadly Romance. Sit in the corner, waiting for them to return.
Sitting here idly, I've seen the worst of injuries.
"Mademoiselle, what do you think is the motive for all of this?"
"It's probably the tyranny of the new leader."
"Isn't it funny that this is the exact thing that happened a few years ago?"
I don't want to linger in the past anymore, yet he makes a valid reason to tell it.
"It sure is Deadly... It sure is."
Now, we'll await Eloise and others as we sit in the crowd of injured but also traumatized people. I hope this war ends.
-TO BE CONTINUED-