Serene’s POV
I was up early the next morning and had hardly slept last night due to jitters in my stomach. I was too excited. I took a bath and quickly got ready. I had chosen comfortable attire for the journey. It was a simple embroidered beige jumpsuit with a matching hat and sandals. Agatha braided my hair neatly and placed so flowers in them.
I frolicked down to the table where grandma and father were waiting for to have breakfast. They were both beaming at seeing happy. Both tried to tease trying to get as much information as possible about Zeph.
"No no, I am not telling you guys anything else. Stop teasing ." I protested and they laughed. It was ti to leave, I hugged my grandmother and father and bid them farewell.
"Serene, stay closer to Kilamin. He will keep you safe and listen to whatever he says. If you sense any danger you must return to your Realm, instantly. I have given strict instructions to Kilamin." My father whispered taking my face in his hands and I nodded.
Zian and Crimzon had joined Kilamin and as we left the royal castle with four guards. Zian and Crimzon were constantly bickering and she looked upset. "What’s wrong? Crimzon did this crackhead say sothing to you?"
"No, it’s nothing but she avoided making eye contact with ." I glanced at Zian and he was tight-lipped as well, there was no smile on his face. It saddened to see them like that, they were so happy yesterday. What could have gone wrong?
I stepped back to give them so space to sort out whatever was going on and started to walk at a distance with Kilamin. He saw distressed and spoke: "Seems like she would like to show her boyfriend around her Realm, assuming it’s his first ti going there." He was right, of course, she would want him to go et her father’s relatives and spend so alone ti together. While Zian would feel obligated to stick with . No, I can’t do that.
"Kilamin can you go and give Crimzon company for a few minutes." He nodded and strode toward them. "Zian can you co to see this for a second?" I called him and he instantly slowed down until I caught up to him.
"Zian I would like you to go with Crimzon to her father’s relatives. Stay a night and day there and then join us at Zeph and Ralph’s place."
"Serene I can’t leave you like that. I promised your father that I would keep you safe." He tried to argue but I stopped him with my hand.
"I have enough people to keep safe, you know how strong Kilamin is and Zeph and Ralph are beasts when it cos to combat. I am in safe hands, stop worrying about . Make her your priority, don’t let beco a wedge between you two. Jealousy is an ugly thing, didn’t you learn anything from my experiences in the institute?" I was trying to remain calm. He quietly stared at . I understood what he was feeling right now, I had always been his top priority, and he would choose in the blink of an eye. That’s not what I wanted.
"We will always be best friends, nothing can change that but it’s alright to give precedence to your girlfriend. I can discern your decision but it would be difficult for her. Plus I would need so privacy with Zeph too. Don’t you think? I winked at him and he smiled ekly.
" Are you sure Serene?"
"I am, now go to her and apologise."
"But, I didn’t the argunt, she did." He pouted. "Doesn’t matter, go now," I said with authority. "Ok ok, stop bossing around." He dragged himself forward making chuckle.
We had reached the portal, and two guards with our luggage went first. Zian and Crimzon followed the pursuit. "Princess Serene, give your hand." Kilamin requested and I placed my hand in his as we stepped into the portal. Everything swirled as I was lifted from my feet. Kilamin gripped my hand tightly, keeping steady.
We had reached our destination as I felt my feet touch the ground and we stepped outside the portal. A hot gust of wind mixed with sand welcod as so of it blew in my eyes and mouth. I began to rub my eyes as they began to water. Kilamin’s wings covered instantly, shielding from the blowing sand. "Cover yourself Kilamin, I will open my wings," I instructed him and he slowly removed his wings from my side as I opened mine and covered my face. Crimzon and Zian had done the sa. Why was Folkshel Realms portal located in the middle of nowhere? There were guards posted on it so so settlents had to be nearby.
"Hey hey hey!!!! Sereneeeeeee." I heard a squeak as Ralph’s face smiling face ca into view. The sand didn’t seem to bother him as it was bothering us. "Ralph," I yelped as he ca forward and gave a tight hug. "Welco to our humble Realm, sorry it’s not as beautiful as yours but it has its perks. I am so glad you could make it."
"I am glad you are here to receive us. Did you get the ssage from Xin Li and my urgent letter?" Urgent letters are sent via red envelopes and are delivered through portals within hours. Since Fae can fly our letter delivery is one of the fastest in our world. So witches and warlocks also possess the magic to transport letters and ssages from one place to another instantly. Vampires have an effective letter delivery system as well but Werewolves and Folkels are rather slow when it cos to letter delivery.
"Of course, I did. So, who do you have here with you?" His smile widened looking at everyone around . I introduced him to everyone and he heartily shook hands with them, especially Zian.
"Let’s get ho so we can sit comfortably and talk and get out of this sand a bit," Ralph said, ushering us to the carriage he has brought. It was a horse-drawn grey carriage with four wheels. It wasn’t sothing fancy looking but it appeared sturdy. Folkel Realm used carriages and horses for transport, while we prefer to walk or fly everywhere.
anwhile, Crimzon’s uncle had arrived on his carriage and after eting us Zian and Crimzon decided to go with him. Ralph gave them his address so that whenever they would decide to visit them, they will know where to co. Zian hugged before leaving: "Are you sure you will be alright?"
"I will be fine, I am in good hands (pointed toward Kilamin) go have fun with your girlfriend." They waved at us before leaving. Once our luggage was loaded Kilamin told the guards to return ho. We sat inside the carriage while Ralph sat in the driver’s seat. "Hold tight," he yelled as reins were pulled propelling them forward and we set off.
Folkshel Realm was mostly barren and sandy. Hardly any trees or greenery in sight as we crossed this parched and dusty expanse. It was much hotter than Hexum and Fae Realm as well. I had begun to sweat due to the heat. At a distance, I got a glimpse of so arid mountains. The air had a musty feel to it and there was a certain sll in it. I wanted to take in everything about this Realm for here dwelled soone I held dear to my heart.
"Serene, are you comfortable back there? I have placed so water bottles inside the carriage in case you get thirsty." Ralph yelled from outside the carriage as we bumped and bounced inside.
"I am alright Ralph, thank you." I didn’t want him to feel uneasy.
"I hope it’s not too uncomfortable for you, it will take us a few hours to reach ho." He shouted again. "That’s quite alright," I told him reassuringly.
The scenery outside didn’t change much but I could see so houses, ranches and farmhouses here and there.
I felt tired as I hadn’t slept the previous night slowly my eyes began to droop and I was asleep before I knew it.
"Screeechhh... a hand made up of bones and blood erged from the ground and got hold of my throat, choking . My eyes began to bulge out of my sockets as I clawed at the hand, trying to breathe." I let out a blood-curdling scream as I sat up straight and was transported back to reality. A sturdy pair of hands held close, trying to calm down.
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