Celestial Hemera Academy

CHAPTER 3

Chapter 3 - Almost Unexpected Visitors

As the duo got near the sitting area, Julia widened her eyes as she saw the hair of the person she has least expected to see her here.

Upon realization of who it could be, Julia bolted and ran for it. Her heart beating fast as the gap between her and her guest closed in.

"Wait! Your highness! You're not supposed to run!" Jing Shouted from behind Julia, running after her.

Reaching behind the woman whos back was faced in front of her. Julia let out a small puff of air and muttered the words with anticipation. "Aunty... Salciel?" Julia whispered, and as the woman faced Julia with a smile that could replace the sun.

Julia's anticipation crumbled to pieces, the woman in front of her wasn't her aunty, but they looked similar.

"Hello dear, mind taking a seat? You look like you ran around the garden." The woman smiled and chuckled quietly. Julia sat down reluctantly. The act made the woman smile more brightly as she look at Jing who was not far behind them and smiled.

"Dear Jing, why don't you accompany young Alis over there? He looks quiet bored now, if you don't mind." As the woman said it, Jing's eyes widened in shock before a grin of excitement and maybe a hint of blush creeped on her face as she bowed lightly before walking down the sitting area and approaching the lonely prince shading himself on the tree somewhere close to the two ladies.

The lady that had yet to introduce herself looked at Julia, who was still panting like a goat, and smiled again.

"Now dear, what're you waiting for? Please sit down, the blazes of the sun can hurt you the longer you stand before it you know." She let out a cheeky grin as Julia reluctantly sat down.

"Tea?" The lady asked to which Julia shook her head in return. An uncomfortable silence covered them as Julia battled with her thoughts, but it quickly dissolved as she heard the woman beside her speak.

"I know your thinking I look like her don't I?" She questioned, looking at Julia with teh same cheeky grin.

"Who are you talking about?" Julia asked, her face morphing a confused expression.

"Why of course, who else? Salciel Mortischa De Green Adamziel." The lady replied, spipping her tea with a satisfied sigh. "Oh right, how rude of me to not introduce myself. Forgive me your highness for my lack of manners, I am Shaxian El Dela Adamziel – Siey. Salciel's half sister. My greatest pleasure to meet you." The lady spoke as she stood up from her seat and bowed, princess like, before sitting back down and continuing her tea as if she didn't just tell a mind blowing information.

Julia sat there, dumbfounded as she tried to make the things she heard sink in.

"I-- I... I never knew aunty had any siblings... She never tol-- I never asked..." Julia had a hard time formulating a response as her head was starting to spin from the information she just got.

"The shock is understandable. Besides, even if you did ask, she wouldn't answer. Salciel had always had a hard time telling others her secrets, even when it was necessary..." Shaxian replied with a monotone voice. The happy glint in her eyes dimming, as if she remembered something not so good.

However the solemn expression disappeared as the sun shined through the clouds. Julia thought for a bit before speaking a question that coulded her mind most.

"Why isn't she here though... I mean, if I remember correctly that night, Aunty Sal was able to talk with Aurora. So why?" She crossed her fingers below the table as she asked, hoping that she didn't cross the line. Shaxian laughed, filled with amusement and delight.