[OUTDATED] Petal Wonderland - The story of change

Chapter 19. Adrielle

[04/10/2017 7:50 AM]

Maraphima just got to the riverside, and she saw from afar Levithan who was just resting on the shore whistling something. She cautiously approached him and tapped his shoulder. Levithan quickly turned his head towards Maraphima and stood a bit shocked.
-Oh Your Majesty! How come you got here?
-I don't have much time.
She said catching her breath.
-The emperor told me and Zalán that we have to gather an army within 24 hours...and I need to go get the rest of the remaining evryes.
-Great Heavens...what did you both get yourselves into...
He muffled that into his palm in disappointment and concern. He dragged Maraphima onto the boat, nearly falling into the water with her, and sat her down.
-I'm gonna come and help. And since I don't want You dying, I'm gonna go quick ok? So brace yourself!
Levithan quickly reached for his boat paddle and pushed the boat afar from the shore. They slowly but surely were on their way to the evryes.

-Oh hey by the way...I've been wondering. What species are you really? I mean what demon type of course?
Levithan sighed and stopped paddling. He turned to Maraphima and took off his hooded cloak to reveal two pairs of wings, with human-looking features.
-I'm a love angel...or at least used to be. I just never wanted to tell anybody down here. I was too afraid because demons always hunt for me.
Maraphima stood up in shock and hugged him.
-You're a cupid!! You're the one your song was about!
Levithan awkwardly hugged back and his face flushed red.
-Ahah...yep.
-You don't have to worry, your secret is safe with me.

Levithan let out a big sigh of relief. They both let go and Levithan continued paddling.

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Eventually, they got to shore on the other side, and Levithan tied his boat to the side. He hopped off of the boat and helped Maraphima out.
-You go and hurry, I'll stay here to guard my boat, in case anything happens. If you get into issues, just call me.
Maraphima nodded and ran up to the nearby safe haven. She got past the dense bushes and knocked on the big wooden doors.
-Code.
-Uhm...It's me, The princess!
No response was heard for a little bit until some footsteps were heard and a familiar voice echoed up.
-Maraphima. If it really is you, what's my name?
Maraphima thought well.
-Dexter.

The doors slowly opened and there was Dexter with 2 other guards. Dexter ran into Maraphima's arms and hugged her tightly.
-I thought I'd never see you again! Thank God you're alive and ok!
-Haha! Yeah.
Dexter let go of Maraphima and assured her inside. The doors closed behind her and everybody approached her.
-Alright, I need you all to pay VERY close attention. I know this might be a hard pill to swallow but I need you all in this situation. The emperor has given me and The Seeker a challenge. We have to gather a group, big enough for an army. He wants to have a battle with us...again.

Everybody gasped at this and they started whispering to each other.
-But how are we going to do this?! 
One of them spoke up. Maraphima only sighed.
-I'm not sure. We have to try though. We can't just put all this time of fighting to waste. I believe my people are as strong as demons can be, heck! Even more powerful than demons united! And we sure don't have a lot of time. So grab your weapons, supplies, armor anything you have on you, and let's go!
In an instant, everybody scattered around the safe haven and gathered as much stuff as they could. When they were done they lined up in front of Maraphima and one by one left the safe haven.

On their way out Maraphima noticed a strange tower she hasn't seen before. She leaned towards Dexter.
-What's that tower doing there? How long was it there...? I didn't see it.
She whispered to him. Dexter only chuckled and smiled.
-Well. We aren't allowed to investigate. But there is a girl up there. We don't know the species, name, or age. She won't let us get near the tower at all. But all she ever said to us was to go away and that she is busy. Some of us think she has powers because if you were quiet enough to sneak under her window and sit next to the tower for 2 or 5 minutes your deepest wish will be granted. Some say that she has the powers of Gods! Or even "God's eye", If only I had a clue what that was.