112 The Truth Behind The Fairytale Part 2 (2/2)

I approached her cautiously as I cleared my throat.The maiden didn't skip a note as she played her biwa, she kept her eyes shut as she ignoring my presence completely.I couldn't suppress my curiosity and blatantly asked her.”Why are you hurting my people?'She strummed her last note and place her biwa gently onto the ground, she lifted her hand gracefully signalling me to help her up.As she was lifted off the ground she finally lifted her gaze onto me.I felt my world slip beneath me, she was the most beautiful creature I had ever seen in my life.Her eyes were silver in colour, her face was small and round, her nose was small and slightly pointed up right while her long eyelashes resembled the wings of butterflies, gently fluttering in the spring breeze.

”Why should I care what your people are going through when they have done worse to my sisters and me?”She said in a bitter voice that sounded like angels singing from above, it melted my heart into a puddle.”Please tell me your story sweet fairy of the lake.” I pleaded but my words seemed to only make her want to openly mock me with her eyes.She stretched out her hand.I didn't hesitate to grab it and she lead me up a hill.

Once we reached the top my jaw slacked.I couldn't believe my eyes.There was more than just a meadow.There were realms that consisted of different seasons, summer, winter and. I guessed we were in spring. ”You see we all have our strengths and weaknesses, my sister choose to reside in a season that allows them to hone their skills.Vaidehi loves the harshness of winter so she doesn't have to remember the pain she felt when spring arrived and she was laughed at for wanting to court.” She said as she pointed to the winter wonderland.There was an odd spiral of light sprouting towards the heavens and I asked the maiden about it but she ignored me and and pointed towards the fall sector.

”Yedda loves to hide and forage.She tries to find fun in everything she does, her laughter echos throughout the forest as she helps the animals out of her traps.She believes that one day those animals will get a taste of the real world and all it's harshness just like she had.She was sold off to a rich man who beat her every night until she was able to escape.” She said as another light spiraled upwards.

”Hmmm...” She said as she moved her finger to the last sector.”Summer, Dhara's domain. Where you can move to the rhythm of the tide.No one can judge you for wanting to educate yourself, no one to make you race against time or smother you with expectations.To never have to live under the pressures of others and.... interesting.” She said as she slowly lowered her arm and watched another light spiral go upwards.”What is interesting?” I dared to ask the maiden.She realized she never let my hand go and with a disgusted face she released my hand and cleaned hers with a light pink handkerchief.

”It seems all my sisters have chosen to leave this world to be with your brethren.... Norell, they can not leave unless I go with them.Let's make a deal, I do not wish for love, I have been hurt too deeply in the name of love and want nothing to do with it and you...it seems that you are just doing this to help your people. Give me a name, that's all I ask and I will play wife for you.'” She said somberly.

It hurt, her words hurt me.I couldn't believe the pain one would feel just because of words.I took a deep breath to steady my voice.”Alright but I expect you to play the part of a wife to perfection.” The maiden looked at me with empty eyes causing my heart to shatter.I swore to myself to never love her as she will never love me. ”Your name will be Sakura!” I shouted as I grabbed her waist and pulled her in for a kiss.

It was my first kiss ever and I didn't want the feeling to end.Her lips were so soft and warm unlike the glare she had given me before.I let her go and watched her wipe her mouth.I didn't think my heart could break anymore but it did.Soon a light started to encircled her feet and she stretched out her hand.I grabbed it and stepped into the light.

It was morning when I woke and was utterly surprised to see the beautiful woman from my dreams sleeping in my arms.I didn't want to disturb her so I rolled onto my back, I couldn't believe what had happened last night.

After Sakura woke up, I quickly made her a meal and excused myself to check on my people.The couple from the lastt night looked happy.I went to inquire and it had seemed that there was a second child in her womb and he just slid out after her tears had run dry.I couldn't believe it.How could their be two babies in her and no one noticed?I gave them my blessings and ran off to speak with everyone else.It had seemed that we were only gone for an hour or so.Did time move slowly in the nymphs realm?

I ran towards Desmond's home and found him trying to court a woman with broad shoulders and square face from outside his kitchen window.I felt awkward as he I watched him bent down on one knee, flowers in hand as he spouted out sweet nothings to this woman.I turned around and headed towards Earie's home.Again I needed to leave right away as I could hear laughter and loud noises from his home.I felt my face turn red as I ran towards Zephrus' home.

My eyes almost bulged out of my face, he and Dhara were sitting outside beside each other silently watching the scenery.”We passed?” I asked them.Dhara lazily tilted her head in my direction.Her hair was an unusual shade of brown that looked more like a roasted acorn.Her face was heart shaped while her eyes were round and the colour of the blue sea. I was stunned momentarily and shook my head.”Yes you all passed and now you must keep your promise with mother.Every harvest moon you must make a living offering so she can survive.”

I nodded my head and walked away in a daze.I couldn't believe it.Did the nymph plant a new child in the sorrowful woman as a reward?Can I really relax and be happy for everyone in my village?A smile crept up my face.The curse was broken and I ran back to see my wife.

Little did I know that many years later I would be the cause of a new curse.