Dawn at the Wild Rift (Book IV)

Chapter 30

Inside the palace of the Moniyan Empire, Princess Silvanna stands by the huge doors of her brother's room. Her eyes are widened in astonishment and her feet are rooted on the floor, making her unable to move.

"I guess I'm already home," Dyrroth states. He is seating on his bed as he leans on the headboard since he just recovered. The surprised look on the face of his older sister draws a sad smile on his lips.

He does not really know what to do since he has no idea if the Moniyan princess would forgive him for all his crimes. He once brought the Land of Dawn on the verge of destruction and he thinks that he won't be able to receive forgiveness from her even if he would atone for his actions until he breathes his last breath.

However, he is shocked when Princess Silvanna runs towards him and gives him the warmest hug he had ever felt.

"You're okay," she whispers before her sobs take over her.

At last, after years of separation, she can finally hold him close and tell the late king and queen that her missing younger brother is finally found. Her happiness is overwhelming that all she could do to express it is to cry her heart out while feeling the presence of her beloved brother.

"Aren't you mad?" Dyrroth asks.

Princess Silvanna lets him go and as she wipes off her tears, she shakes her head in response. How could she be mad at him when he led a life believing the wrong thing ever since he was young?

"Where's Alice?" he suddenly asks. He is worried, nonetheless. She is the person who has been with him all the time so no matter how much of a big liar she is, he still considers her as someone special.

This time, however, Princess Silvanna whacks him right on top of his head. She complains about how he is acting. Instead of asking her if she is well after what had happened, the first thing he wants to know is the whereabouts of that demon.

"You should at least ask me if I'm fine first, idiot!" she tells him. Just then, the doors of his room open, and along with Gatotkaca is a woman with golden hair. She is wearing a lacy dress that drops down to her ankles. Her folded wings behind her have the head shape of a phoenix in golden arches.

Despite the majestic appearance, Dyrroth recognizes the deep amethyst color of her eyes.

"Anyway, since I have a heart of gold, I had her undergo an intense purifying instead of cutting her head off in front of the empire," the princess adds.

She stands from her seat and states, "Don't even think of trying to betray me."

It is a warning for both Alice and Dyrroth just in case they plan again to cause havoc. She ruffles the hair of her younger brother before taking her exit together with Gatotkaca who has brought news from Magical City.

When the two of them are finally alone, Gatotkaca reports to the princess.

"Just this morning, the Oriental Fighters have returned. However, only Baxia and Diggie made it here," he states.

Princess Silvanna is stunned. Hearing such news means that they underestimated their opponents to the extent of losing two remarkable warriors.

"According to their statements, Ling just vanished and they do not know how it exactly happened. As for Wanwan, she fled after acting like a different person."

Princess Silvanna creases her forehead and mumbles, "That means that they are still alive."

Gatotkaca nods his head in response. The princess is quiet for a while as she stares out of the window where she could see the sun setting on the west.