His eyes were piercing. It was the first thing Mira noticed when she saw him. His skin was olive, it made his eyes stand out even more. He was young, between 20 and 24 years old. He wore a red cloak with golden details, covering it all. An outfit of unmatched quality, not even the king the girl had seen wear something like that.
The stranger was beautiful, the most handsome man the young woman had ever seen. There weren't many young men in her village, most of them were in the army. So the girl didn't have many references.
The man had a sarcastic smile on his lips, like Jack. But the difference between the two was that the idiot was superior. That mysterious man really was, possessed with a very strong energy that seemed to hold Mira there. And her gaze, his gaze seemed to see everything in his soul.
"My queen," he had said.
"I don't know what you mean by queen. " she replied.
The man laughed as if he found her confusion funny.
"You're very naive, and you think less than you know. " he said arrogantly.
Mira didn't like it. She sat in one of the chairs and exclaimed:
"Then show me what I should know! But first, I think you should tell me who you are.
She was to get out of there, or at least keep a safe distance from that unknown. The strange force held her there, but it seemed not to be him. The girl observed him. She could leave if she wanted, however, the unknown intrigued her, made her curious. And something she certainly had was curiosity.
Mira looked around. The room had a sofa, a bookcase on the side, a red carpet covered the floor and there was a table with two chairs in the corner. One where he had sat and the other where the tallest was.
He was much taller than the healer, maybe 5′ 11″ compared to her who was, 5′ 4″
"Who I am doesn't matter. You are the future queen of the kingdom of Harlisze. Daughter of Queen Sophie and King Neelas, sister of the current king. "replied the stranger seriously.
Mira almost fell off the chair.
"You're lying! I would never be a princess! Much less queen! I can't even remember the correct preparation of a medicine, imagine ruling a kingdom? I know he knows me, but sister? Really? You are talking nonsense.
The man smiled at me.
"What matters is that you will be. " He got up. " You speak in an unusual way to someone who came from your kingdom.
"My mother's friend taught me. "said remembering the strange way Liam spoke and that her mother was angry every time she spoke informally that way.
The stranger approached and said:
"You're really curious, Mira, in many ways.
The man looked out the window, went to the door and said:
"I think it's time for bed, right? I've taken up a lot of your time.
"What? But that's it? We don't even talk. Tell me who you are!
"Shiii.
The girl began to feel sleepy and then went out.
"Hey, wake up! Mira!
She opened her eyes and saw that she was in her high school room.
Kendra had the uniform there: Skirt, tie and cuffs black coat and white shirt and coat.
"Let's go. Get dressed. " she told her friend. " Landlady Betwein said we have half an hour.
Mira got up and took a shower. She was confused about what had happened the night before. If that had really happened.
After changing, she asked:
"Did she say what we would do today?
Kendra denied it.
Mira wanted to talk about what happened to the other girl, but the coordinator was waiting outside.
"Ready?
"For what? " asked Kendra, curious.
"Let's find out more about you. If you have any power or anything.
They went to a white room with a circle in the center. Inside this was an 8-pointed star and inside it a 4-pointed star.
"This magic circle will show us what power you have, if you have one of course.
"The 4-pointed star represents the 4 basic elements: Fire, Earth, Water and Air. The 8 star symbolizes all the powers of each element. Probably, I think, they'll learn more about it in their first class tomorrow.
"Who goes first? Miss Millers, want to try it?
Kendra entered the middle of the circle, indicated by Astrid. She felt something unusual pass through her body. The light pink color ran through her veins.
"What is happening to me?
"Your powers are coming, Miss Millers. The main element is air, which has clairvoyance as a power, but you are already used to this, right?
Kendra came out of the surprise circle.
"My turn. " Mira whispered to herself.
She was apprehensive, but that was it. When she entered the circle nothing happened.
The healer stood still for a few minutes and nothing.
"Yeah, I don't think I have any power...
Suddenly she felt something pull her leg. A woman with green skin and hair held her.
"Who are you? Let me go! " cried Mira scared.
"Miss Betwein! What's going on? What's that blue light around her? " cried Kendra worried.
When her friend tried to get close, the coordinator stopped her.
"Do not interrupt.
The stranger held her face. The sleeve of her glittering dress leaned against her skin. The girl was frightened. She wanted to get away, but the creature was very strong. Her purple eyes stared at Mira and she heard the same voice that whispered in her ears in that dream forest:
"A kingdom painted red will rule.
Stained with the blood of innocents.
For a war provoked by your ancestors,
It will bring ruin to your home.
Caused by the curse that runs through your veins.
You won't be free until you're resurrected.
And the pain endure."
Her body was filled with colored lights. The blue light went out and the stranger disappeared.
"Mira! " The shortest ran up to the brunette and crouched beside her. "All right?
Mira was panting. Her heart was racing. She trembled, felt weak and exhausted.
"Who was that? " managed to say.
"It was the oracle, I believe. " said Astrid. "It doesn't matter now. Come, dear " said softly. "I think you'd better rest after that.
The dark-haired one stood up and asked:
"What did all the lights mean?
"That you're stronger than you think. " the oldest answered with a half smile.
Mira wanted to ask if the coordinator had any information about her mother, but when she noticed, she was already lying in bed.