Without You, The Beginning of Magic {Magical AU}

Chapter 13: Relationships (Part 3)

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For the past two weeks Fiara was obviously trying to get Sylvar's attention in which he was, surprisingly, oblivious to. It was finally time to head into the witches island, the hags and the witches meeting is supposed to take place in a few days, so we decided to before then. Sylvar, Mikeal, and I rode on Fiara as she carried Minori and Kytrose while Lial secured our escape just in case. On the way up I observed the sky dimming and turning night. Gengi was in his small bunny form as he gazed at the moon with me.

I looked to the side as Fiara suddenly ascended into a cloud and hid. My eyes glowed as I saw something shocking, a dragon soaring the skies around the island. After it had passed she soared towards the island as fast as she could. She didn't land onto the island though, she just hovered and whispered, "I'll be back here, in this spot, in two days. You have until then to figure it out." I nodded softly as she disappeared into the night sky as we hopped onto the large island with a humongous castle in the middle of it.

Sylvar hid us behind a bush as we saw a chimera lounging in front of the castle gate. I looked around as we moved silently, the best we could bush to bush. Tree to tree. Trying to find a way in. I pointed to a small opening in which a small person could fit then at Gengi, who nodded and carefully, but quickly hopped over and looked around for a bit before hopping back out and to me. It's clear, but it'll be a tight fix for everyone, but you and Sylvar.

I nodded softly and whispered, "Gengi says that Sylvar and I can fit, but the rest of you might have trouble. What do you say about Sylvar and I go and try to find a way for you to get in from that side. I'll keep Gengi here, so we can communicate through him. Once we find one we'll meet up there. If we don't then we'll come back here and you can try to make your way through it."

Kytrose shook his head, "It's too dangerous to seperate." I looked down as Sylvar nodded and whispered, "It's best to stick together. Let's check out the hole and then we'll make our decision afterwards." I nodded softly as we quietly made our way to the hole Sylvar went first then I did, then Gengi, before it was Mikeal. He had a little trouble, but managed. Minori needed a little bit of help, but Kytrose got stuck. It took all of us and Mikeal's buffs of lightweight and strength to get him through.

I huffed as he smiled, but we all froze as we heard a growl then a laugh, "Looks like that greedy old Blackbeard was right..." I immediately took off my scarf and faced her as the others immediately prepared as well. She tsked as she pet the chimera, "Now. Now. Don't excite Bibi here. She's easily enticed." She motioned for us, "Come on now, there's someone who wants to meet you." We hesitantly followed as she just began walking. Minori and Sylvar were looking out for traps as Kytrose and I looked out for any ambushes, while Mikeal was ready to support in any way.

I froze as I saw him again, "Zehahahaha! Princess!" He bowed, "It's been a long time." I glared and stood straight, "... Teach-san..." He sat on the throne, "Now. Now. Don't be so mean! We've been together for years!" I glared deeper as his retainers surrounded us, "This is the princess, huh?" I yelped as my weapon was suddenly dropped and I was pulled into Teach's hand. Mikeal yelled, "Iris!" The witch stood between us, "Nuh uh uh. She's safe for now." I groaned, "Why are you doing this Teach-san? Why are you wanting to resurrect the Demon Beast King?!" He began laughing as he held me higher, "That's simple!" He smirked, "Because his blood flows through my veins! The great king's great darkness is my greatest pride!"

He put me down, but still held my throat as I was coughing, "Princess... Do you have any idea what it was like watching you grow up?" He yelled, "Everyone loved you! You were spoiled and could have everything you ever wanted and all you had to do was ask!" I groaned as he tossed me onto the floor. I held my throat coughing as he yelled, "The most annoying thing is that you never asked for anything extravagant! You would rather have a sword than jewels! You rather have books than to socialize! You rather make your own clothes than have someone make you them! You weren't a proper princess!"