***Back to the Present***
Mira and the boys just finished taking care of the rogue Dark Mage at the eastern cemetery.
Mira had not been very talkative lately.
The four of them walked back in silence as the sun slowly set in the backdrop and evening enveloped them.
The boys did not miss the unease in her breast despite her smiling face.
She had been having sleepless nights because of those dreams. All her attempts had been futile. She was unable to coax Yvonne into helping her decipher those dreams. He neither divulge any information regarding her father nor did he give her any concoction that could help her irregular slumber.
" Just try to ignore it and focus more on working out how to use your powers. "
That was his repetitive solution and Mira slowly stopped discussing her problems with him further.
Cultivating her powers, took her to the peripheral realms of Chemora in no time. Yet her questions were unanswered. She found herself distant from her reality. An unseen void was forming at her pit that was threatening to devour her lively persona outside.
" Lost in your thoughts again? " Xen thumped her back as she walked a little ahead of them, her head somewhere else.
" Ah... nah... I'm good... " Her stomach growled, causing her cheeks to blush with embarrassment. " Just a little hungry I guess. " She shrugged her shoulders, causing the boys a smile and scuffling her hair.
" Let's grab something at the cafe. " Kian said.
They were walking down the deserted road that curved up ahead and then plunged into an alley that would take them towards the little town square.
But before they could reach the town square, a brilliant purple blinded their sight, causing all of them to close their eyes with both hands, in reflex.
" Mira, are you alright? " The three of them tried to bodily shield her even without realizing it.
" Should be fine, " She whined as they slowly opened their eyes and saw a very handsome young man, standing in front of them. He had a very odd scent that seemed too familiar. He was grinning ear to ear and it was at this moment that Mira realized,
" Uncle Kilian? " She was overjoyed at that realization. It was as if her deepest desire was granted and her teeth flashed as she smiled with glee.
" Mira be careful, " Xen caught her by the hem of her skirt. " How can you be sure this one is your uncle Kilian? His scent seems familiar but it is not identical to the scent he had the last time we encountered . "
" It's because he was not in flesh and blood. It's my uncle, boys. You can trust my nose. It works better than the three of you together, I guess. "
None of them laughed but they were relieved to see Mira so happy after such a long gap.
They too stood up and slowly walked towards the handsome man who had appeared out of nowhere.
His striking purple iris radiated and it seemed like they had a light emitting from them.
Mira went straight for his shoulder and jumped on his lap.
He effortlessly supported her weight with one hand as he twirled around to balance the momentum caused by his niece.
" The universe answered my prayers. You have no idea how badly I wanted to see you. You had no clue how badly I wanted to talk to you. "
She squeezed him so hard out of sheer joy but he squirmed in pain, causing her to back off and look at him with worried eyes.
" Uncle, Kilian, are you alright? " Mira asked.
" It's fine... it's fine... Just go a little gentle on me, Mira. These are borrowed bones and flesh. I am still getting used to this new body. It's nothing like our Chemorian selves. It's weak, given my age. With your kind of strength, you could easily crack my bones if you are not careful. " He tried to wink through his pain.
" I am so sorry. I did not mean to... " Mira tried to help him by rubbing his shoulder.
" It's fine, I said. I am alright... Don't worry... " Kilian smiled.
" How did you find us? " Xen asked.
" How did you get this body? " Kian came forward with his question.
" Is this how you originally look? Or is this another disguise, Uncle Kilian? " Braze came forth as Kilian turned towards them with an arched eyebrow.
" Do I smell doubt seeded in your breasts boys? "
He asked, eyeing Mira as they unsettled.
" There's no doubt. We have seen things which make absolutely no sense and we are still trying to make sense of our existence. Mira is the one particularly troubled. We just want to make sure we are not getting into more trouble... " They tried to defend but ended up offending instead.
" So that makes you doubt me? Do you think I pose some kind of a threat to Mira? " Kilian didn't even finish his sentence when Mira came in between him and the three boys.
" Enough of you gibberish. Let's get back home. I just want some quiet moments with uncle Kilian. If I can not have that there, you can tell me. We might as well go somewhere else... " Her eyes looked rough and she looked agitated.
" Mira, you know we did not mean anything like that... we were just being cautious with all those dark mages around and their ever changing morphing abilities... We know how much you wanted to meet your uncle. "
" Then, let me atleast talk to him in peace. " Mira snapped. " I told you. I trust my nose better than you lot. He is my uncle Kilian , alright... " Mira looked like she was about to throw hands.
" Alright Mira. I don't blame them. They are actually right in their behavior and I applaud them. But I will need to talk to all of you together. Not just you, Mira.... "
They looked at each other and then back at Kilian.
" I was able to dig up certain information about your birth and about who you are... I am going to tell you about your powers... about your people. "
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