The Prophecy of the Cursed Flower

Chapter Two: The Jungle and it's Secrets

Almairah gained her energy from the trees in the dense jungle and meditated to see the realm of the elves. A pair of eyes were watching her from the dark, then it called to her, "Your highness, we have been waiting for you. Almairah opened her eyes to see a person but she believed something was wrong with her vision as the person standing beside her was half human and half horse.

She was shocked but fascinated as well, her mother, Athial had told her legends and myths of bravery, courage and loyalty of these creatures, and today seeing one made her believe in fairy tales even more for the good of mother earth. She knew she was surrounded by an entire clan and smiled at them. The chief centaur looked at her with curiosity wandering how she would react. He was left with no choice but to welcome her into their tribe. Jeusus, the tribe leader at first glance looked intimidating but later on Almairah discovered he was soft-hearted, kind and caring leader of the tribe. Jeusus called her to follow them further into the dense jungle. Padma looked at him demanding am explanation and all he said was, "Azuli is here, waiting for you. She has something to give you that might be of help." Azuli was the forest witch who had pixie, elf and witch blood in her veins. She nursed and protected the jungle and its inhibitants like a mother would to her child. Azuli looked into the magic well as the prophecy unfolded with mixed emotions as the prophecy showed the association of death with Almairah who was an immortal. The prophecy also showed how Almairah would play an important role to stop the war amongst the immortal realms. 

Almairah looked at the elves hiding behind the trees and glazing at her with curiosity as the pixies came closer and played with the locks of her hair, putting a crown flowers such as lilacs and daisies on her head. She smiled as it seemed like a tale to her. Azuli looked at Almairah and saw a 5 feet tall girl who was curvy with black curls cascading down her hips with brown tanned skin. She motioned Almairah to come closer by extending her right arm in an welcoming manner. Almairah walked towards her stretched arm as Azuli looked into her eyes and chanted her spells as her eyes glowered with aurora lights and said," You shall enter back into human world to meet death who is awaiting you with deep passion and craving. You being the source of life, a blessed source of power with immortality shall go forth into the realm of the mortals to fulfill thy prophecy." Almairah saw the lights flashing before her eyes as everything grew dimmer and the elves, pixies , centaurs with Azuli disappearing into thin air as she was engulfed into the light and transported to the human world. 

She was sent back to Mumbai, India from the Brazilian forest. Her soul entered her body at 1am in the morning after being chased by Banda, the neighbours wild ferocious Mudhol hound for about half an hour. After a tiring chase, Banda laid down to rest just to see the dark figures roaming outside the house to capture his adorable neighbor , Almairah whom he liked barking at and chasing for a bite since she was a bit mysterious and magical. After all, he had served Athiel who had sent him to keep an eye on Almairah and the dangers lurking around her. 

Banda stretched his body and slowly stood up to chase the dark figures that were constantly following Almairah everywhere. He knew that Athiel was with her in the room guarding and protecting her under the guise of a Bengal cat named Salma. Athiel had guised herself to protect the flower of the prophecy as she did not trust anyone else for the job. The immortal world was filled with mysterious creatures and only a few had good intentions towards the prophecy and the flower. The evil lurking beyond the charm Almairah's parents had made before departing was evident behind the corners of their street with whispers of the flower's whereabouts.