The boy without magic

Chapter 3

Astas pov:
Ilu told me that we were gonna go to Ridders house for the time being, at first I was hesitant but Ridder told me that he promised to take care of me. I believed him because I myself saw and heard him make that promise to my mother. I was told to pack everything needed, so I started packing up. I packed my clothes, toys, books, and everything I thought was important. While walking downstairs I remembered that Mom sealed Liebe in that book she found when we met Liebe. I quickly searched for the book, but couldn't find it anywhere I asked my sister if she knew where it was.

Narrators pov
Ilu can be seen cleaning up the cabin, as she's finding any garbage outside the cabin she finds a dirty book. Ilu curious to what it is decides to clean it up to find a Title on it, but a young boy interrupts her cleaning. "Ilu have you seen a dirty book anywhere?" Asked the gray haired boy. "You mean this?" Replied his older sister pointing at the dirty book. "Yes! Yes! That!" Said the boy running to her. "Ok calm down, you can have it." Said Ilu. "Why is that book so important to you?" Asked the older sister. "It's because Liebes inside" the boy said nonchalantly.

Ilus pov:
When I first heard that I thought it was an imaginary friend most kids have, but I think I can recall my mom sealing something black inside a book. After a couple of minutes of thinking I came to a conclusion, this wasn't good. I ran around the area looking for Asta hoping to find him quick, I couldn't let that demon hurt him like how he hurt our mother. I went up to his room to find him talking to the book. "Liebe! Liebe are you there?" My younger brother asked. Nothing happened, I hope nothing comes out of it to harm Asta. I need to take the book from Asta when I get the chance, Ridders friend knows a lot about demons. I could ask Ridder to ask his friend to help out with this situation. "Liebe, I know you're in there" Asta said while holding back tears. I saw that Asta started crying and I went into his room and hugged him. "Asta, you don't need to cry anymore. Everything will be fine now." I told him with a gentle voice. "How can everything be fine if I can't talk or see my brother" he asked while sniffling. "Asta. Can you tell me who is Liebe?" I asked.

Asta pov
When she asked me that, I forgot that she didn't know about Liebe. I told her everything, how we met Liebe, helped him, named him, and how he was like a brother to me. "And then when we were playing Liebe started to get hurt -sniff- and then. And then his body was controlled by another demon. I don't know how he did it, but Liebe didn't have control of his body anymore. When that happened the bad demon killed mom." I said crying more because I remembered the death of my mother.

Ilus pov
Now I understand. I understand why mom sealed Liebe into that book, I understand what Liebe is to Asta. "Don't worry Asta, I'm sure you'll meet him soon" I said, although it was a lie because I'm not completely sure myself about that. "You really think so?" Asta asked. "I know so." I replied. Lying to him was very painful, but I don't think being honest with him will help. He's already gone through so much, I can't bare to see him sad anymore. "Thank you big sister" he said and later added on "If I never met you I don't know what I would have been doing, so really thank you so much" he hugged me tighter and slowly stopped crying, I only hugged him back and gave him multiple small kisses on his forehead. After a while we separated and I could see tear stains on his face, "Alright Asta, we have to go soon. Go wash your face and get ready because we're gonna be leaving soon." I told my younger brother. "YES MA'AM!" Asta shouted. The sudden change of attitude surprised me, but it was a nice change. For the first time I saw him acting like a playful child, it warmed my heart seeing him so energetic. "Whats got you smiling like that?" A deep and familiar voice asked me. "It seems like Asta is finally starting to feel better." I said. "That's great!" Exclaimed Ridder. I saw him approach me and sit next to me on Astas bed. "So.." Ridder said "I got us some snacks for the trip" he finished. I turn and look at him in the eyes "the trip should only be around 40 minutes" I said. "Yeah, but maybe Asta could get hungry. He hasn't been eating enough" Ridder said back. "I swear you're gonna make him fat, did you forget that we already had breakfast an hour ago? He shouldn't be eating until noon, and right now it's 10 am." I said while looking at him with a pout. I saw him blush, I knew he felt something for me, but I don't think he realizes it yet. Ridder is the the 2nd man I admired the most, 1st man was my father. I do love him, however. Ridder has helped me, and he has his own goal. He has a very noble goal and I respect that very much, it's too bad a relationship between us would be looked down upon. Practically every noble and royal knows of my bloodline, they call it "tainted", Ridder told me that social status doesn't matter, something that my father also told me. But Ridder learned that from his mother who died due to birth complications. Even if his Ideology is good and relative to mine, It would make Ridder the laughing stock for nobles and royalty. I can't do that to him, he's the head of the Silva. I hope he can find love with another noble woman so his reputation isn't stained, he deserves better. "You know, I care about him right? When I see him I can't help but see my younger self in him." Ridder said to me. I gave him a hug which surprised him, but he slowly returned the hug. "Ridder, I can't thank you enough. If you had never appeared in my life, I probably wouldn't have gotten the chance to help my little Asta." I said in a low voice. "Are you guys married?!" Said a squeaky and loud voice from the door. Both me and Ridder jump and see Asta with his mouth open staring at us. "What are you talking about Asta? I was just giving a friend a hug." I said a little flustered. I looked over at Ridder who had white eyes and a pale face.