As dawn arrives, the soft light of the early morning sun shines through the hospital windows, gently illuminating Lily as she meticulously straightens her clothes. Her mind is preoccupied with the new life growing inside her, and a smile of pure happiness appears on her face as she reflects on the miracle that is a symbol of the love she and Theo share.
Her hand caresses her stomach, feeling the soft flutter of the baby, a promise of what's to come. She takes a deep breath and leaves her room, excited to tell Theo the good news.
Approaching Theo's room, she waves at the guard with a warm smile, only to be met with a puzzled look. She opens the door to find the bed empty, the sheets still untidy from his restless sleep. Panic starts to take over, and she quickly checks the bathroom, but he isn't there either.
Her heart races as she searches everywhere, whispering, "Where are you, Master?" to herself.
Tears fill her eyes as she runs through the castle corridors. "What's wrong?" asks Ely, who has just come out of the kitchen with a breakfast tray.
"I can't find Master," Lily cries, her voice trembling with fear. "His bed is empty."
Ely's eyes widen with shock. "I was watching his room all night," she insists. "I only went to change my clothes."
The two women, united by their affection for Theo, exchange desperate glances. The whispers of destiny that once filled their ears with tales of fate now feel like a harsh joke.
"We must find him before something bad happens," Lily says, her voice a mix of resolve and desperation.
Ely nods in agreement, her eyes also misty. "We will," she promises, her voice firm.
Suddenly, in the busy Astral Palace, everyone learns that Theo has vanished. The empress, looking very concerned, puts together a special group of people to find him. They look everywhere in the huge palace, just like they would for a very important event. But they can't find Theo anywhere, which makes his disappearance even more shocking and strange.
The sweet whispers of fate that once sang of their union now echo with urgency and fear. Arabella, Beatrice, and Lily, each holding their pregnant bellies, weep openly. Theo's absence has left an unbearable void in their hearts and lives.
Even though the empress feels anxious, she stays practical. She knows that what happens in Astra depends a lot on the prophecy coming true, and if Theo is gone, it might lead to something very bad for everyone.
"We have to find him before it's too late." Empress said.
The search party, composed of the palace's most trustworthy and competent guards and advisors, extends their search into the city. However, the whispers of fate that once guided them have faded, leaving only the overwhelming sound of their own fear and panic.
In the middle of all the confusion, the whispers keep going, telling a deeper, scarier secret. Theo not being around isn't just sad for them, it's a really big problem for everyone. As the people look for him, the ladies in the harem stay close to each other. They're really scared because they know their futures and the future of the whole world could be in danger.
The priestess talked in a serious voice, "If he is gone without a trace, it can only mean one thing. He has either gone to his true home or been called to another place in the universe." Everyone was shocked and quiet when she said this.
The Empress's eyes got big with surprise. She held onto her throne tightly and said, "What are you saying?" Her voice had anger and fear in it.
The priestess explained more, "Our history books tell us that heroes sometimes go away like this. When they come back, they say they have been to another world"
Lily was feeling hopeful and worried. She asked, "How long do they usually take to come back?"
The priestess spoke softly but truthfully, "They come back at different times. . Some come back after a few months, some after days, and others take years." She stopped for a moment before adding, "But most of them do not come back."
Arabella spoke quietly, "But what if he doesn't come back?"
"Why didn't he come?" Lily asked with a mix of anger and sadness.
"Can we find out when he might return?" the Empress questioned, looking hopeful but also scared.
"No, we can't be sure," the priestess said seriously. "But we can ask the goddess for a message that might tell us something."
The three of them, all going to have babies, looked at each other. They were worried because without Theo, they didn't know what would happen. The whispers of fate that had led them to this point had stopped.
"What if he never comes back?" Arabella spoke up, her voice shaking as she held her growing belly.
The priestess took a deep breath. "If the whispers have left us," she said, "we need to find a way to get them back. We can't give up on what the prophecy says."
The Empress nodded firmly. "We'll do all we can to bring him home," she said. "We'll talk to the oracle, do special ceremonies, and send the best people to look for him everywhere."
The room was quiet for a bit. Then all the queens stood up, ready to deal with whatever was going to happen next. They knew their futures were connected to Theo's.
Meanwhile, Theo was lying in a hospital bed in a place he didn't know. He felt a strong pull to go back to Astra. He knew he had to find a way to get back, not just for himself but for the people there who needed him.
He heard a soft knock on the door. "Come in," he called, expecting a nurse or doctor.
Elara came in, looking like she had been crying. She looked more beautiful than ever.
"What happened?" Theo asked as he saw Elara.
She rushed over to him and hugged him tightly. He could feel her soft, warm body pressing against him, her breasts pressing into his chest. "I'm so sorry," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "Because of me, you're stuck in this place."
Elara believed that Theo's memories of Astra were a delusion, a result of his comatose state. Despite her belief, she couldn't ignore the way he talked about the prophecy and the whispers of fate. It was as if he truly believed in it.
Theo looked into her eyes, trying to understand. "What do you mean?" he asked, feeling confused but also comforted by her touch.
"You've been through a traumatic experience, Ethan," Elara said softly, using his Earth name. "Your mind created a fantasy world to help you cope."
Theo felt a pang of doubt, but the whispers grew stronger. "No," he said firmly. "It's real. I have to get back to them."
Elara pulled back, looking at him with a mix of sadness and hope. "Okay," she said. "If it's what you believe, then I'll help you find a way to return to where you belong."
"Thank you," Theo said with a smile, not realizing that Elara had only said it to avoid upsetting him.
Elara gave Theo another hug, and her warm breath and gentle chest made him feel a bit weak.
Then, the doctor arrived and handed Theo his medicine. "I understand you're one of the people who went missing from the Artical-B475 incident?" the doctor inquired, probably informed by the nurse.
"What missing person?" Elara questioned, seeming confused.
"Yeah, I was part of the group that went missing during the Artical-B475 event," Theo confirmed.
"Really?" Elara responded, clearly shocked by the news.
"I've spoken with the investigator, Theo," the doctor told him, "and they assured me that they will come to see you in a few days' time. For now, it's crucial that you concentrate on getting better and recovering."
Elara spoke up with a concerned tone in her voice, "I had no idea you were experiencing this as well. Can you recall anything at all?"
Theo responded with a simple, "No, I can't remember anything."
The doctor then provided further clarification, "Elara, this is actually quite consistent with the effects of Article-B475. It's quite troubling, but every single individual who goes missing tends to have no recollection of what happened to them. The authorities, including the police and the investigators, have been unable to uncover any clues or evidence that might explain these mysterious disappearances."
Theo inquired, "Is there anything people are aware of?"
The doctor replied, "No, the entire case is being kept confidential."
Theo thanked the doctor with a smile, saying, "I see, Thank You."
The doctor responded with a comforting tone, "It's no problem," and then she exited the room.
Elara offered reassurance to Theo by saying, "Don't worry, I'll do my best to find out what happened," as she gently held Theo's hand.