20 Arrival (2/2)
The man himself held an imposing but warm presence. He held features that closely resembled Jonathan's and had eyes that seemed to hold a great amount of wisdom. His person seemed to exude a scholarly like presence, aided by his neat noble clothing and a pair of glasses that sat neatly upon the bridge of his nose. Like Jonathan, his hair was a jet black colour.
Currently this middle aged man was looking in an Eastward direction with an expression that was hard to read. Suddenly the sound of footsteps grew in increasing clarity and soon a female figure could be seen opening the two wooden doors to the study, the light outside lighting up the dimly let room for a few seconds before disappearing as she entered the room in haste.
This woman was a beautiful middle aged woman with short jet black hair that didn't even reach her shoulders. She was dressed in a sleeveless white robe and her eyes that were usually cold and aloof were now showing a look of confusion and apprehension.
”Brother!” The woman's raspy voice spoke out in a hurried fashion. ”Did you also feel it?”
”Yes...” The middle aged man replied, a deep sigh escaping his lips.
”I thought as much. That item of yours is quite helpful, it's even a threat to an Emperor Magician like myself despite you only being a King Magician... But this is not important... What do you think was behind that presence, young brother?” The woman spoke as she came to a still just beyond the man's desk.
”This is an entity beyond the Sky Realm... Even though we knew they existed, to actually encounter one... Whatever happens, it will be a huge event for this whole world!” The middle aged man answered, his voice solemn. ”I would assume at this moment that all the strongest powers should be converging towards the East... What about you sister?”
”Yes, I have to go!” The woman quickly responded with a determined gaze. ”I can't stand back when a potential world ending presence threatens our world... I'll not lose anyone else!”
”Hmm.” Seeing his sister's eyes turn hazy he could only nod in understand. ”Lea. Take Cyndria and Father. As the Head of the family I'll stay behind and take care of our home. You'll find Cyndria and Grandfather on a mission in the Southern Walls.”
”Got it, brother. By my side, no one will even touch a hair on Sister-in-Law and Father!” The middle aged woman, Lea responded firmly.
”Hmm. Be safe.” He nodded.
”Of course brother, what do you take your big sister for?” Lea laughed as she exited the room. Her eyes that once contained uncertainty were now filled with the determination to protect all that is dear to her.
When Lea left the room, the man let out a deep sigh as his intertwined fingers tightened. ”Cyndria... Please be safe, for me and our children.”
After muttering this to himself, light lit up the room as the just closed door suddenly opened up once more and another woman walked into the study. Actually, it would be more accurate to call this newcomer a girl.
With the light from the outside corridor lighting her frame, the little girl skipped into the room like a little angel. She had delicate features and the chubby cheeks appropriate for a four year old. Her long blond hair danced with every step and her eyes were a bright violet colour that held a powerful attraction. It was clear she was going to grow up to be a beautiful women even at such a young age. Upon her body she wore a simple pink one piece dress that fluttered behind her.
Her voice rang out and sounded like the chiming of little bells, delicate and pleasing to the ears. ”Daddy! Daddy! When is Mummy coming back?”
Seeing his cute youngest daughter skipping into view, the middle aged man's previously aloof expression couldn't help but soften and he even laughed for the first time. ”Hahaha. It's always Mummy this and Mummy that with you, has Daddy disappeared in your eyes?”
The little girl's skipping comes to a stop as she reached her daddy's side as she answers with a tilt of her chubby head. ”Of course Andria sees you daddy, you're right in front of Andria!”
”Haha, never mind. Your Mummy should have been back tomorrow, but sadly another matter has come up... She'll probably be gone for another month this time...” The girl's father spoke apprehensively. It was clear it hurt him to tell his young daughter such news.
”NO! Why?” The little girl called Andria cried out as her two little hands slapped down upon her father's thighs, tears seemed to threaten to fall and this reaction deeply hurt the middle aged man who quickly picked her up and settled her on his knees.
”I know, I know little An. But this matter is really important, so can my little An be a big girl for a while and when Mummy returns I'll make sure she can have a big vocation so you can spend a lot of time with her and me!” As he spoke he rocked her back and forth on his knee to calm her down.
”But Andria misses Mummy...” Andria spoke dispiritedly, her head hanging low.
”I know, I know. But remember that in a week, your big brother and sister will be returning from the Academy for vocation and eventually, in a few months time, your bigger brother Jonathan and Uncle Kil will be returning! By then, you'll have plenty of people to play with!” Her father consoled her.
”Haha, Andria hasn't seen them in so long!” Andria's violet eyes lit up and she began clapping her hands in her excitement, her supposed sadness gone in a flash with brighter thoughts. ”I wonder what new magic Jonathan will show Andria this time!”
”I'm sure he'll have plenty of fun things to show you!” Her father laughed at her quick change in mood. ”Now then, how did you escape from your nannies grasp this time, hmm?”
”Ah!” Andria's clapping came to an abrupt stop and her little lips clamped shut as her violet eyes spied her daddies expression. Seeing that he wasn't truly angry she giggled. ”Andria used magic! Andria created a new door in the playroom. It's so pretty and pink like my dress daddy!”
”Hahaha. Your nanny will be all in a worry again. Oh well, how about we go find her before she goes alerting the guards or something.” He could only shake his head and laugh, having been used to this troublemaker's many antics. ”How about Daddy sing you a lullaby?”
”Yippee, Andria loves Daddies voice. Andria likes Mummies voice more but Daddies voice is good too!” Andria's bell like laughter filled the room and her father picked her up in his arms and headed out of the study as she swung her head back and forth in joy.
”Ah, little An hates Daddy?!” Her father mock cried to his daughter's confusion and she tried to console her father once more to his amusement.
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In a large room fit for a little girl of a noble stature, Andria's eyes drooped close and her breathing mellowed out as sleep overtook her.
Her father's wonderful singing trailed off as he turned to his thoughts while looking lovingly at his youngest daughter with a conflicted gaze. 'To be able to use Magic to such a level at such a young age... Sigh... Looks like the Wilderwolf family has another little monster on our hands! When her Elemental Threads take form, she's going to be quite the troublemaker... Let's just hope she doesn't align to anything too powerful... Else, it will be hard for her to have a peaceful life...'
With a long sigh, he walked towards the bedroom door and with a last look to the sleeping form of Andria, closed the door and headed off with multiple thoughts. From the genius level of magical ability that Andria had that equaled his genius eldest son Jonathan's to the unknown danger of a power beyond the Sky Realm. The future seemed so uncertain.
”Whatever happens. I, Alexander Wilderwolf will not let anyone threaten the Wilderwolf family!” With renewed determination, Alexander Wilderwolf headed in the direction of his study with plans to help in his protection of those dearest to him, his family!