Blue stone Academy: The Cursed Child

Kabanata 45

Shiro

Bubbles rose from my mouth as I felt my breath leaving, and my chest tightened. I tried to extend my hand, reaching toward the surface, but a powerful force kept pulling me down as my vision began to blur.

With my final breath, bubbles floated up, and an unfamiliar memory flooded my mind. The scenes were too bright to make out clearly, yet I could perfectly see the faces of queens—except for one person. The man whom Merideath clung to. Her face was filled with joy and happiness as she touched the man’s bare hand.

She was over the moon.

"Aqua, he is the one I am talking about," Merideath said.

Although I can see the man’s lips moving, his eyes are still vague to me. I think I was standing near them, but I couldn’t see my body. I feel like I was just watching them through a third person's point of view. This is so strange. Where did my body go?

"Hi, Meri talks about her friends a lot." The man said "I heard that your tears can heal anyone."

My gaze went to Aqua and I saw a glimpse of confusion in her eyes. It was like she was not expecting this to happen. But then, she forces herself to smile.

“Nice to meet you too. My tears can help them heal, but I can’t bring back someone who is already dead. I hope you enjoy your visit here.”

“Ah, no,” Merideath cut her words. “He’ll be staying here for 3 days and 2 nights. Ipapakilala ko rin siya kina Lyncen at Hera. I’m sure they will be glad to see him.” She said, with a smile.

The man chuckles.

When the two left Aqua’s place, she took a deep sigh and stared at her aquarium.

"Why do I feel something off about him?" She shook her head.

I guess she was trying to understand and support her friend. Sinundan ko naman ng tingin ang papalayong bulto ni Merideath at Jura.

When I looked at Aqua again, I saw her browsing a book with a very attractive cover. I tried to move and went to her side to take a look at the book's contents. There is something on it, but I clearly couldn’t see it. The words are blurry.

"Jura, the second prince of Zybell, son of Jureus, the god of the afterlife." She read. How did Merideath and Jura meet? I don’t think it’s a destiny or any fated pair thing. " She whispers to herself.

Smoke appeared out of nowhere, covering my vision. When it cleared, I found myself in a different place—a river, lush grass, tall trees, and many birds, along with the familiar touch of the wind. I had a strong feeling this place belonged to Hera. But why did Merideath and Jura come here?

"Merideath, I am not against your relationship, but think again. It’s too early to get married. How about you becoming the Queen" She asked her friend.

"Hera, I can be a Queen even though I am married. Gusto lang talaga namin magsama ni Jura.”

Napasintido si Hera.

"Kausapin mo si Lyncen." Aniya, at tinalikuran ang dalawa.

I saw Jura’s face become sad because of Hera’s action. But Merideath immediately consoled him.

"Don’t be upset, they are just adjusting."

Jura held Merideath’s hand and put it in his cheek. “What if they don’t like me because I was just a second prince? Would they accept me if I became the first son?”

"What? No way! Hindi nila iisipin iyon. And I don’t care if you aren’t the first born. I love you completely. " Merideath kissed Jura's cheek before they left for Hera’s place.