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Capítulo 19: Consequences

Aisha almost skipped as she walked forward to the Dracus. Her heart was beaming with joy that she didn't have to stay at the Lycus Lands for long.

Anyone could see that it was a beautiful Manor, elegant and pleasing to anyone's taste. But the place was as creepy as hell. Especially the owner.

Though he has a mesmerizing countenance, she didn't want to live with him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Forgive me for the inconvenience that I caused you," She said as she was now inches behind the King.

It was he who helped him get out of there. And she was really guilty of the trouble she caused him.

They were now outside Lord Lycano's Gates. A Dracus was waiting for his master, King Leandro. There was another Dracus. Perhaps it was for Lord Emilio.

She expected to hear an answer from the King. But he just walked speedily ahead.

Aisha's shoulders dropped as she observed his reaction. She heaved out a long sigh as she readied herself for what lies ahead.

What did she expect? He could have had a pleasant day discussing with Lord Lycano about royal matters. But he has to bother himself because of her.

"It will pass, my lady," Lord Emilio whispered to her behind her back. He must have witnessed how the King ignored her attempt to reconcile with him.

"Is he angry with me? Will he punish me? What will happen to me?" Aisha mumbled as she walked at a slower pace, so she could be beside Lord Emilio.

Lord Emilio didn't answer her at once. He looked forward and gave the King a glance. "I am really not aware. But one thing I'm sure of, he will not let this go unnoticed."

"Oh my gosh, what does that even mean?" Aisha clutched her chest.

"I just don't want to bother anyone with my presence. And I want to find my family," she sighed as she thought about her reasons for leaving.

Her heart sank as she recalled them.

She has no idea if the world really ate up itself. Or if someone from her family is alive.

She was lucky to be alive and breathing. And this place seemed to be too magical to be engulfed by her world's catastrophes. But she doesn't want to live here alone.

Also, she didn't want to portray the role of someone that was clearly not for her.

She was staring at her feet as they dragged along the grassy grounds when she saw a pair of two gigantic feet in golden sandals, stopping her tracks.

To her bewilderment, it was King Leandro. He turned his back and faced her.

"Then you should've waited for me," King Leandro growled at her.

His amaranthine eyes were filled with anger that Aisha's knees went weak, making her unconsciously step back.

He didn't transform into an Incredible Hulk or turn into a beast, just like the previous beings that she has encountered.

But with his appearance and foreboding demeanor alone, one would immediately drop to her knees and beg for his mercy, which she immediately did.

"Forgive me, my King. I deeply regret what I did," She uttered sincerely.

Yes, she should have trusted him. But how could she do that when she just met him for the first time?

She has been friends with Melissa, Jake, and the others, and yet they have betrayed her.

Her actions must have melted the King's infuriated heart, as his tensed figure slowly relaxed.

His breathing gradually returned to normal. His aura calmly transformed from being fearsome to being considerate.

She could feel the wind numbing her skin again.

Lord Emilio quickly went to her side and bowed down with her. "Pardon me as well for my negligence in taking care of Lady Aisha, your Majesty."

To both Lord Emilio and Aisha's joy, the King gave a positive response.

Or not?

"Apology accepted. Nevertheless, there would be consequences," He said with great authority that Aisha's heart wanted to get out of her rib cage.

She didn't dare defy his statement. He's the King and of course, he must set the parameters, so there will be peace and order in the land.

She always saw it in drama series.

Aisha drew in a deep breath as she imagined herself being pulled by two horses in opposite parts.

Or being hanged in a guillotine.

She was thinking of what those consequences meant when King Leandro uttered something.

"I will take you somewhere. Come with me," He lifted his big powerful hand, asking her to put her dainty one in it.

Aisha gazed into his purplish eyes. They weren't flaming, just like a while ago. It seemed like he was calmer now.

Aisha felt her stomach twirling inside her. Where could that place be?

Will that be in a lion's den? Or a seashore with lots of hungry sharks? Her pulse quickened, making her bite her lips.

"The King is waiting, Lady Aisha," Lord Emilio prodded her.

"I-I'm sorry. Can I just choose how I would die? Can you just poison me instead? You know, the one who would make you sleep forever?" She asked with an awkward smile on her face.

Still, she extended her slender arm and put her fine-boned hand in his. As she did so, her tensed feeling slowly dissolved away.

Somehow, his nearness to her, made her feel safe. Or maybe because he has just saved her a while ago from the wolves' mouths, that's why she felt safe with him?

She noticed King Leandro clamping his lips as if he was suppressing emotions that he didn't want her to see. It all happened in a fraction of a second, as he quickly returned to his solemn look.

"Lord Emilio, you can go back to the Castle now and carry out my orders. Lady Aisha and I will be with you shortly," King Leandro commanded him.

Lord Emilio quickly bowed down his head, rode on his Dracus, and flew away.

Then King Leandro helped her seat herself in Draco's neck.

Since it was her second time, she was not as frisky as the first ride.

Still, her muscles were tensed as they traveled the Gaean sky as they seemed to be traveling not to the Castle, but to the North-Eastern part of Gaea.

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You are free to make whatever choice you want,

But you are not free of the consequences of that choice.


Capítulo 20: This Is The Truth

Aisha took short, quick breaths as she gazed at the view below.

Unlike the Northern Lands which bragged of vibrant colorful plants which were visible from aerial view, the Northeastern boasted more of rich green trees covering mountainous rocks.

It was speckled with pools of water here and there. But one magnificent basin caught her eyes. It was perfectly oval in shape like a mirror waiting for someone to look into it and see her true reflection.

"What is it, your Majesty?" Aisha pointed out to it in curiosity.

She was somehow used to riding a Dracus that she didn't lose her balance while peeking at the astounding beauty below her.

King Leandro and her have just left the Lycus Territory. Aisha thought that they were going back to the Castle and that's where she would receive her punishment.

But they seemed to be heading to the Eastern Part of Gaea.

Her heart pumped in a frenzy as she thought of ways how the King would chastise her. She clearly disobeyed his orders and deserved a grave punishment.

Maybe he would drown her. Or lose her in the woods with wild creatures roaming around.

Or maybe he would just let her go back to her own world being a nice King that he was, saving her a while ago from staying at a place that she doesn't like.

She gazed at the King, wondering what was going on in his mind. But he seemed to be too focused on whatever he was planning to do.

His thick eyebrows were scrunched up, and his jaw muscles were tense. But it only made his appealing face more ruggedly handsome.

His silvery white hair was carried by the winds, making him look like he was a flying hunk superhero in Marvel Comics.

As she observed him with stars in her eyes, he must have felt awkward as he deviated to answering her question instead.

"That's Lake Visum. It is said that if you look at your reflection there, you could see other realms that you wish to see," King Leandro informed her.

Then he directed Draco to slow down because they were about to land.

"Wow. So it's like a huge crystal ball. Can you also see the future there?" Aisha uttered in surprise.

Her pupils dilated as they neared the magical body of water. The waters glistened under the light of the sun.

She wiped her hands together and clasped them, as she couldn't wait to get down, so she could take a good look at the lake.

She wanted to get a glimpse of her own world. And, of course, to go there if possible.

The surface looked like a mirror on the wall, which seemed to be forever guarded against the winds by the crown of lush hills around.

Looking up into the sky and down into the water was just the same.

"No. Even the past. You can only see the present circumstances in that realm," King Leandro answered her.

They were now already in the land, and he was assisting her as she went down.

She quickly went to see her reflection when King Leandro stopped her.

"Wait" his voice bellowed, disturbing the residing birds resting on top of the trees.

Aisha's petite feet immediately screeched as she heard the commands of the King. She froze on the spot as she waited for the King to get near her.

"You cannot just simply glimpse over there or you will die," King Leandro reprimanded her in an upset tone.

"Can a tsunami rise up from there too?" Aisha rambled in a quivering voice.

Now she allowed King Leandro to walk a few distances from her. He is the King of Gaea. The Lake must know him.

True enough, King Leandro stood at the edge of the waters and uttered a chant. She wasn't aware of the language that he used. Maybe it was one of their ancient ones.

Her fingers were crossed as she awaited what would happen.

As the King continued to chant, something stirred up the waters, turning them into a different color. King Leandro must have said the right words, as now, she was beholding her world in front of her.

She immediately ran towards it, so she could take a good look. Her jaw dropped as her eyes beheld their city engulfed in waters. There were a few skyscrapers that were shooting up above the waters.

But the rest was Water World. She could not hear honking cars anymore, which usually annoyed her. There were no more busy people walking to and fro the streets with their hands on their phones.

She cupped her mouth as her eyes beheld one of her favorite buildings. It has a unique symbol on top, like a quarter moon and a star, that was why she couldn't forget it.

Below that building was a restaurant line that offered all her favorite foods in exquisite recipes.

She used to go there to eat because there were a lot of people enjoying the dining, making her feel like she was not alone.

But now they are all gone.

"What happened to all those people?" Her small, thin lips trembled as she imagined them screaming for help.

"And my parents! Julia!" Her hands flew into the air as she panicked.

She immediately went on all fours, so she could view it clearly. Her face drew near the waters, thinking it would make her see them.

But to her bewilderment, a translucent hand appeared out of the water with an attempt to grab her face and pull her under the water.

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Seeing and admitting the truth about ourselves, about our role in creating our own problems, and about how we relate to others is vital for healing.


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