The forgotten kingdom

Chapter 13

Aria was once more with Selena this time in the woods.

"Each plant has a purpose even the weeds. Some can heal you and some can harm you. It is good to know all kinds so you can help people if they come to you." The young girl listened to everything she told her.

"Aria why are you teaching me all this?" Aria sat down and pat the ground next to her.

"Someday you may be called upon by The Goddess of creation and if you are, I want you to be ready to aid her in making this world a safe place for everyone. Do you think you could do that?" the girl smiled.

"Yes, that would be so cool. Aria have you ever met the Goddess?" Aria once more held the locket in her hand.

"Yes, sweet girl, I have met her. I know her very well." Selena touched the side of Aria's face making her look at the child.

"Aria why do you seem so sad at times? Are you not happy with uncle Luche and Nyx?" Aria forgot how in tune this girl was.

"I'm happy with them. I just have seen a lot and lost a lot because of the war."

"Did the Goddess not bring them back like she did everyone else?" Aria smiled as she stood up and took the girl's hand.

"Some people couldn't come back no matter how much the Goddess wished it." Aria changed the typic and the two spent the day learning about plants and wildlife. She showed her how to control nature but warned her once more she must also respect it.

"I know I know. Everything happens for a reason." Aria laughed as she stopped outside Nyx's house.

"Selena don't worry your heart will tell you when it is right. Just follow that and you will never fail at anything you try."

This went on for two weeks. Aria would pick Selena up for lessons and they would spend the day together. One night as Aria was walking her to the door Selena placed her hand on Aria's arm.

"Aria why does it seem like you are getting ready to say goodbye?" Aria kneeled in front of her and hugged her.

"Because tomorrow I have to leave on a journey with Luche and Nyx. I need you to watch over this island for me. Remember to always follow your heart. I will always be with you, my sweet girl." Aria pulled out a locket like hers and placed it around the girl's neck.

"I will miss you Aria. You're my best friend. You will come, back won't you?" Aria smiled softly.

"I will try my best, but right now I will try to go make sure that war never touches your beautiful soul."

And as Aria pulled the girl into a hug, she heard Selena whisper to her.

"I love you Aria and I'm happy you're the Goddess of creation." With that, the girl ran inside leaving Aria in shock. She didn't hear Luche come out until he reached down and helped her to her feet.

"Aria are you okay?" she looked at him.

"She knew who I was the whole time." Luche kissed her head.

"The girl is smart and will make a great guardian one day. You taught her well." As the two walked home they didn't see Selena in her bedroom window. Holding the locket. She had put a photo of Aria in it and silently cried because she knew in her heart this would be the last time, she saw her.

"Thank you, Aria, for everything."

Aria was woken up early by Luche.

"Come on baby we have to head out. Nyx is downstairs already with breakfast and coffee." She sat up slowly and walked to the bathroom. After she got dressed, she went downstairs and ate. The three walked out the door and Aria turned to look at the place that became her home.