Unravelling Fate

26: If I Fall

chapter twenty-six;
if i fall

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THIRD PERSON'S POV

THE hearts of the people who witnessed the astounding scene stopped as they held their breaths. The shrouded night seemingly disappeared as the light they never expected to shine was bestowed in the holy land of their homes.

The blue and violet hue's light exploded in the sky; then its tiny glitters were falling with the gigantic ice wall that stopped the tragedy that almost devoured everyone.

Silence lingered in the air. And that silence was mixed with overwhelming emotions and tears. They were saved. They were saved. They were saved. Some who were standing fell on their knees. And there were those who also shed tears.

Those who accepted their deaths realized that at that moment, what they wished for was to live.

Slowly, those who felt the desperation to survive held their swords, their magic, their willpower, and their hearts as they all shouted and fought those who were trying to take away their land and lives.

In the face of the ice that was falling down the ocean, the people of Elysia had one thing running on their minds, and that was to fight. They were a great nation. Even without Kings and Queens, they were hailed to be the highest.

No one would have the right to make their land—fall.

No one.

They all shouted and fought all the enemies that were invading their holy grail.

Without knowing the effect of what they did, Evienne and Kallisto panted and tried to catch their breath as the power they used took a toll on their bodies. They both watched as the waterwall became frozen and the ice fell in the ocean.

Their blurred vision was not a hindrance for them to see the result of what they did.

Yule, who almost fell from Evienne's shoulder, was caught by Kallisto as he patted the head of the little fox, who lost a lot of strength. "Good job, little one..." Kallisto whispered to him, and Yule gave a very faint smile.

Evienne stumbled a little because she couldn't believe she managed to pull it off! She managed to stop the tsunami! She really did it!

Kallisto held Evienne's waist automatically when he felt her lose her balance a little, and she didn't seem to notice as she was looking up in the glistening hails. Her smile as she breathed created a smoke.

Her silver hair was dancing with the wind as her eyes sparkled like the moon.

'Beautiful.' Kallisto couldn't help but think about his stubborn, powerful, and unpredictable wife.

"Good job... Evienne..." he told him in a fleeting whisper.

The excited Evienne stiffened the moment she heard that soft and deep voice.

It was only simple words. Only just a simple praise. But her heart swelled in unexplainable happiness. For someone who grew up being criticized for her every move, hearing a simple good job was an achievement.

Without intending to, a greedy thought occupied her head. She wanted more. More of his praises. More of his warmth. More of his words. More of his smiles. More of his laugh. But instead of reaching it... she turned her back on it.

"'Di ba ang galing-galing ko?!" she stated gleefully. And Kallisto nodded at her.

"Kulang na nga lang kumanta ako ng: Let it go! Let it go! Can't hold it back anymore! Grabe, sobrang cinematic siguro no'n! Hehe! Baka mag-number one 'yon sa most memorable Lantern Festival ever ever!" She clapped her hands then faced Kallisto with a bright smile.