1 Prologue: Just Because... (2/2)

”Princess Fai, do you want to continue living in danger?”

After hearing it, she felt a cold wind went right through her veins. She became numb whilst her eyes shewed soullessness in it. She bit her lower lip and replied with a low voice.

”I-I don't have a choice do I?”

He gulped and averted his eyes from her as if he's feeling sorry for her.

”I'm sorry.” A sudden apology came out from his humble mouth.

The child was taken a back about his sudden confession. ”W-what are you apologizing for prophet Eigel? Isn't it my calling? I'm the chosen one so I must endure with it. Therefore, no one deserves to apologize nor deserves an apology.” She stated while putting a small sad smile in her little face.

His eyes widened upon hearing what she just spoke. It's as if he cannot believe that she, who's just a little child thinks deeply that way, ”True. It's all because of your mission that your life is always in the line. But…

(He suddenly stops and looked straightly to her with direct eye contact.)

…It's not your mission to die at all. I won't allow you to die.”

Upon hearing that, her face brightened a little and she let out a smile. ”Thank you prophet Eigel.”

His face suddenly became serious and to no expectation, he stated. ”No, don't thank me because in order for you to live, I came up with a decision.”

”What do you mean prophet?”

”Sorry, but I need to do this.”

*FWEE-WEET*

”Why are you whistling?” Confusingly she asked. But she's having a heavy feeling about what's going to happen. She feels restless but she doesn't know why.

Before he can even reply, there came a flying beautiful scarlet macaw in their hut.

”What is this? Prophet, did you call it?” Again, she asked.

Prophet Eigel extended his right arm on the side as a cue for the scarlet macaw to land on.

*flap-flap-flap*

While the bird is on his arm, he glinted his eyes and began to explain, ”Don't resent me for what I am about to do princess. It's all for your own good. I've been telling your parents about this matter but they are reluctant to part with you. But, in order for you to experience freedom and happiness …and for you to live, I'll be transporting you to the mortal world. I'm sorry but I'll be taking your memories for the meantime to conceal your immortal identity so that the enemy will not be able to trace you. I will send this bird right here to be your guardian and be with you all the time.”

When she heard that, she felt pulling objects tight across her chest. In her soft, shaky voice she stuttered, ”W-w-what? P-p-prophet Eigel what did you just say?” Petrified, she dropped.

Looking at the hopeless princess, he turned away. And in his conscientious thoughts, ”I'm sorry princess. It's also hard for me to see you in this state. I know it's hard to accept it but it's the only solution I could think of in order to protect you.”

He fixed his eyes to her again and continued his talk, ”Don't worry.”

She responded right away by his words. ”Pardon?”

Unexpectedly, his eyes glowed and the bird with him flew from his arm. *Flap-Flap-Flap*

His whole body was then surrounded by radiant lights. The child was stunned about the sight. Her eyes were fixated on the glowing prophet. ”Is he prophesying?”

Suddenly, he uttered a revelation.”It'll just a short period of time that you depart from this world. Before the right time comes…when the time you turn eighteen, you'll be back here to fulfill your unfinished mission.” After he stated the vision, he gradually went to normal.

”A-are you sure?” She immediately stood up and tugs his cloak.

”Haaaa-*pants*-haaa -*pants*-haaa.” He was breathing like he ran in miles. He grabbed the child's hand and immediately opened the mortal world's portal for he sensed that someone is lurking around the area.

”We have to hurry *pants* we have no time!” He laid his hand on the child's head. The child was so weak to retaliate and after a minute…she lost consciousness.”

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Hence, the chosen one's brief freedom was given in the world of mortals. Now, her journey begins as she discovers who she really is through her…dreams!?