The Incandescent | Book 7 | The Fairy arc

Chapter 12 ~ The Butterfly Communicator

The library's skylight permitted plenty of sunlight to enter the building, inviting warmth and coziness. Patrons strolled with candles and books, walking amongst couples holding cups of tea as they smiled at each other. Hedgehogs slept in peaceful alcoves nestled among soft blankets. Birds flew amongst butterflies and dragonflies, overlooking the vast array of bookshelves.

Blue butterflies joined the flutter of pink butterflies in their dance, under the guise of regular butterflies while acting as surveillance. Their wings were cameras capturing detailed hologram videos wherever they went.

Because the blue butterflies were sentient and extremely loyal to their master, they kept track of relevant information pertaining to the Glittered Inktraitor and his scheme. Any relevant information was sent directly to the Glittered Inktraitor via telepathy. Because the blue butterflies bonded with their master, sharing their power with him, they were able to communicate telepathically with the Glittered Inktraitor.

The Glittered Inktraitor leaned against a bookshelf in the library. He was holding two communicator devices. Both were tealish peacock blue in color, shaped like a butterfly, the same size as an average phone or comect.

One had metallic ebony black inkwell detailing on it; the other had metallic orchid purple roses on it. One was his personal device; the other he intended to give to Ireyna.

Upon successfully transferring his contact information onto the second device, the Glittered Inktraitor placed the second butterfly communicator in his pocket, placing his personal device in his trench coat pocket. He sat down and began to browse through the stack of books on the table.

The Glittered Inktraitor had followed Ireyna to the library after the blue butterflies glowed in excitement, telepathically showing him the view from their camera wings, of Ireyna and Drave flying in Everglass city and entering the library through the skylight.

Through the blue butterflies, the Glittered Inktraitor closely watched Ireyna as she read books. Some of the blue butterflies were too eager, visibly showing themselves to Ireyna in hopes of attaching onto her, drawn to her immense power.

After Ireyna pushed them away with a telekinetic wave, the Glittered Inktraitor asked the blue butterflies to hide from sight but to remain in the library. He arrived at the library via a wind current, keeping out of sight, as the blue butterflies observed Ireyna from hidden alcoves several stories up from Ireyna.

The Glittered Inktraitor secretly watched as Drave and Erasmo tended to Ireyna. When Ireyna kept crying, stating she wanted to go home, Drave picked her up and flew upwards, leaving the library through the skylight. Erasmo reluctantly left the chocolate cake on a stack of books before he followed Drave.

Minutes later, shimmery black boots purposefully walked towards where Ireyna had been, a tall dark shadow moving soundlessly on the smooth hardwood flooring. A thin hand picked up the chocolate cake, intending to enjoy it later. The Glittered Inktraitor investigated Ireyna's work, impressed with her show of power. He searched the aisle she was in, soon understanding the reason she became upset. He took the same books Ireyna was reading earlier, pleased with the direction of progress.

The library fairies had trouble lifting the fallen bookshelves, since the bookshelves were so heavy and the fairies were hesitant to use their power. The Glittered Inktraitor helped the fairies move the bookshelves with no issues, using kinetic energy to move the heavy bookshelves. After helping the fairies put the books back in place, the Glittered Inktraitor was promptly hired at the library upon admitting he was in need of employment.

The Glittered Inktraitor enjoyed the quiet library work; it allowed him time to plan and scheme while organizing and reading books. He spent much time reading for leisure, finding he rather liked this turn of events. He had completed his day's work; now he relaxed in a library chair, reading books. His glittery black trench coat was draped over the chair he was sitting on.