Serena's POV
While I am walking and walked passed several lifeless body scattered around, the energy inside me is getting stronger. My blood is boiling in anger and if I won't let this out, I might explode.
Then a meters away from me, I saw six beasts. The childrens are hiding in the corner. I could hear their painful cries and fear. I immediately send a magic ball and with one strike they all died at once. I was even shock how the hell did I manage to pull that off.
Immediately, the children run to me as they hugged me tight. They are all crying and I don't know how to stop them.
"Hush.." I spoke softly. I don't know the right words to say. This is my first time experiencing this kind of situation.
And I was shock even more when they bowed at me.
"Her Highness.." They greeted me.
My eyes widen in shock. Did they actually thought I am Her Highness?
I quickly told them not to stand on ceremony and they did.
"You are wrong.." I spoke but their Elder cutted my sentence.
"Her Highness, we are thankful you came. We thought we're all going to die here." He said.
I an about to explain when I heard screehes from a distance. I cursed softly. I forgot the fight isn't over yet and everyone's isn't safe.
"You stay here okay? Don't be afraid. We are here to keep you safe." I told the kids and they nodded at me.
I smiled. They are all adorable. Then I look at their Elder.
"Please look after the kids." I said as I bowed lightly at him that shocked him.
"Her Highness you--" he said but he stopped mid-sentence when the growls from the distance is getting louder and it's scary.
I don't know how did I do that but I was able to create a magic barrier around them. Much more to my surprise, it was a purple magic circle. Because the barrier that Jester creates is color white.
But I didn't pay attention to it. Maybe I got a little color blinded since our surrounding is a total mess.
I face the beast that was infront of me. It's huge and scary. The strong energy that I was feeling a while ago came back. I was gritting my teeth in anger.
And before I knew it, a very strong energy was released inside of me. After that, screeching sound was heard. A sound of a dying beasts were everywhere.
Then after a minute, the petrifying sound stopped. When I opened my eyes, I sigh in relief. I think the fight is over. I don't hear any scary sounds anymore. Then I turned around when I heard a massive clapping in my back.
The kids were clapping. I immediately smiled when I saw them smiling and not scared anymore.
"You are really amazing! That is why I really love you!" A kid told me.
I knelt down so my height could match hers. She is the first kid that run to me earlier.
"What's your name?" I asked.
"My name's Jiselle." She said smiling. She don't have two teeth infront but her smile is beautiful.
"You are so beautiful Jiselle. Don't cry anymore okay?" I said as I wipe the remaining tears from her cheeks.
Soon, all of the kids came near me as they introduce themselves. I was even stunned because I barely memorize their names because of their number.
"That's enough kids." Chief Theo scolded them.
Her Highness had appointed him to be the Chief leader here at Rviola. He introduced himself to me earlier.
"Her Highness, my apologies. This is the first time in a while that the kids see you again that's why." He said.
"You look younger even more. You are aging backwards Your Highness!" Rhea said. I remember her name.
I then stood up. I should tell them that they're wrong. I am not Her Highness. Now it's making me confused. Maybe I had a little resemblance to the Queen that's why they thought I am her. I didn't see her face so I don't really know too.
"Don't call me--"
But then I stopped talking when I felt like I am going to pass out. I look around me and they are spinning. I held my head. Wait, I am so fine earlier. What now?
I heard them asking if I am okay but I can't even open my mouth to speak since everything is spinning.
"Serena, can you hear me?"
It was Jester. And before I could answer him, I passed out.
Cheska's POV
"Aren't you going home yet Cheska?"
"Nope. You can go first."
My two friends bid their good bye. Or should I say my two servants according to Serena. I laughed. I miss Serena so bad. I don't see her anymore here at school after we separate ways from the forest with her friend Calla. She only had one subject which is the Art Class that's why she only comes at school once.
I know I was so rude to her back then but after our encounters this recent weeks, she is actually a sweetheart. And I wanted to help her in any way I can.
I already knew her and Calla's secret and I won't be saying this to anyone. I saw how she summoned a magic when we are being chased by a beast in the forest. I just didn't tell them because I know they don't want me to know about it.
I had already connected the dots. I was not dumb enough not to know that I was the reason why their mortal enemy escaped. And I am willing to help them in any way possible but I don't know how.
I stood up from where I am sitting. I don't think Serena will come to school today. It's already late in the afternoon. Maybe I'll just try my luck tomorrow.
"Hi there gorgeous.."
I turned around when someone spoke. I stared at her and I recognize her. This is the woman who always come to talk with me and after having a conversation with her, I always find myself to places that aren't familiar to me. And it's giving me creeps everytime. Trust me it was very scary.
"Hello." I replied.
She smiled at me weirdly and stared at my eyes. Seconds later, she waved her hands in my face. She looks like hipnotizing me.
Then she suddenly laugh. "This is what I want. You are so easy to manipulate." And she laughed again.
I almost gasped after she said that but I was able to stop myself. This crazy woman has been manipulating me all this time. Now I know!
"Did you saw Serena?" She asked. But I didn't even gave an answer when she handed me a dark bead.
"Give this to her and you'll return to your old self once you accomplish the task." She said smirking.
I am silently looking at her but I accepted the dark bead she's giving me.
After that, she walked away. I sigh in relief when she is already out of my sight. I examine myself and I am still in my stable mind. I knew what I am doing and I knew where am I. And this only means one thing, her magic didn't work.
I immediately followed her. I needed to know where she is going. Who knows this might help Serena.
I was able to follow her. My forehead creased. Do they live in a forest? That's so weird. I immediately hide behind the tree when she look back like she's being careful.
When I saw that she's far already, I went out from the tree to follow her again but...
"AHHHHH!!!"
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