Chapter 131 - The Ark Of Meeting Igor (2/2)

”Did you think the third strongest would get affected by a pint-sized spell of yours? Don't make me laugh,' said Raiyen, darkly.

”She took the last ounce of her strength to contain your spell, that's why she collapsed. If the Mage defending from the attacking spell has a higher Elemental Aura that the attacker, you can bet that the defending Mage can crush the spell in an instant,” said Z.

He looked towards the terrified princess. Mavislin stood deathly silent throughout the conversation. Nova shyly placed the star toy on Mavislin's lap.

”I won't be able to locate her anymore, no matter how hard I try. Perhaps I could change what had occurred if I could control Time.”

Mavislin smiled bitterly.

”Where's Gillian and Ysabeau?” asked Raiyen, glancing at the huge man at the bedside.

”They're out looking for you,” answered Mavislin, gently stroking the stuffed toy.

”What was your baby girl's name?” asked Nova, sitting by the female Mage.

Raiyen had hopped out and was discussing some stuff with Z in the hallway.

”I named her after the event that had caused the downfall of my planet. Avon Harmony, she was quite the bouncy one,” said Mavislin, bouncing the stuffed toy star about.

Mavislin smiled through her tears, remembering the fond time they had shared. Nova giggled as the stuffed toy 'bounced' on top of her head, ruffling her hair. The princess pouted.

”I'm not a child!” protested the Memory Princess.

”Compare to the rest of us, you're merely a baby,” said Mavislin.

Raiyen returned to her side, along with Z. The Time Mage held a face of regret while Z was just tried.

”Ysabeau should be returning any moment now. Gillian is trying to fix the aftermath of the Thirty Years War, so he would be taking a bit longer to arrive back here. In the meantime, you two can work things out without fighting,” commanded Z, swiftly turning his back on the young couple.

”You don't get to stay.”

With that last statement, Z dragged the Princess out of the awkward situation in the room. After moments of eerie silence have passed, Mavislin was the first to spoke up.

”Forget it. I am not going to bother you anymore. No point apologizing or crying. It won't bring her back. No matter how much I hate you or wish you to be gone, it would never bring my baby girl back,” said Mavislin, turning around to hide her tears.

Raiyen gently embraced the broken girl from the back, placing his chin on her shoulder.

”I know you are not the Raiyen of this era. The one that I know, the one who left me. You are the future version, the one holding memories of the days yet to come. It must be painful to recollect the memories of the past, my future.”