Guardian Of Ancient Wood

Chapter 39

As Queen Guaya declared her desire for a private conversation with Furie, the Air advisor attempted to intervene, warning against the idea. The Queen's response was swift and assertive. With a subtle movement of her hand, she employed her air magic to push the advisor back into his chair. The Air advisor, now silenced and surprised, remained seated in his mini throne.

"Follow me," the Queen instructed Furie, gesturing toward another room. "I have some things to tell you in private." Intrigued and curious about what awaited her, Furie glanced back at Leaf and Rain. Their soft smiles served as encouragement, providing a sense of reassurance. Leaf, through their telepathic link, conveyed supportive words to Furie; "It's all good. Rain and I will be here, waiting for you. If you need anything, talk to me through our mental link." Furie acknowledged his message with a smile before turning to follow the Queen, leaving Leaf and Rain behind in the throne room.

The seating room Furie entered with Queen Guaya was a serene haven crafted around the theme of water. Every element of the room emanated a calming shade of blue, creating an atmosphere of tranquility. The gentle sound of a fountain reached Furie's ears as she stepped into the room, and upon closer inspection, she noticed fishes gracefully swimming in its clear waters. The walls adorned with intricate water-themed decorations depicted the ebb and flow of waves, and the floor seemed to ripple like the surface of a pond. The furniture, including the inviting armchair that Queen Guaya took her place in, was designed with a seamless integration of water magic. The room exuded an ethereal beauty, capturing the essence of water's fluidity and grace.

As Furie walked to the seat pointed out by Queen Guaya, she marveled at the attention to detail in the room's magical design. Eager to hear what the Queen had to say, Furie swiftly took her place, ready for the private conversation to unfold.

The air in the water-themed seating room became heavy with the weight of revelation as Queen Guaya continued to unravel the secrets that had been hidden from Furie for so long. " I am your mother, Furie." Guaya confessed that Furie had a twin sister, born during a surprising pregnancy that she cherished. However, the joy of motherhood was overshadowed by a dark prophecy that foretold the destruction of one of her children and the threat to her throne. While the Queen was pregnant, she had to take a hard decision about what she learnt.

Furie, struggling to process the flood of information, interrupted with a poignant question, "Why? Why would you not raise me and my sister?" Guaya, with tears welling in her eyes, explained that the prophecy was so ominous, it led her to make a heart-wrenching decision – to separate the twins and send them away. The Fire Advisor was tasked with ensuring they never met and that they would be sent into the human world, far from the realm of Guardians. Furie's anger flared, a solitary tear betraying the storm within her. "You got rid of us?! How could you?" she exclaimed, the weight of betrayal seeping into her words. Guaya, grappling with remorse, tried to justify her actions, claiming she sought to protect both her children and herself. Furie retorted, "You have royally failed, mother. My sister was raised in the Guardian world while I was in the human one."

Guaya's eyes revealed uncertainty when Furie mentioned her sister. "How do you know about your sister? Where is she?" the Queen asked, urgency lacing her words. Furie, skeptical of Blaze's desire to be found, hesitated before responding. She wondered if Blaze knew about their mother, Queen Guaya.

In the midst of their tumultuous conversation, Furie couldn't help but notice the similarity in appearance between Blaze and the Queen. Both adorned with dark red hair, they shared a common thread, linking Furie's newfound family together in a complicated web of emotions.

Furie, overwhelmed by the revelations and emotions, declared, "I can't do this anymore. This is too much." Determined to escape the weight of the situation, she rose to leave. However, Guaya, desperate for more understanding, grabbed Furie's wrist, pleading with her to stay. Furie, frowning at the audacity, felt the Queen's grip. "You looked like you had forgotten about me and my sister," Furie accused, and the words cut deep into Guaya's conscience. Stammering, the Queen tried to explain, "I... I thought I would never see you again... I don't have the words." Furie, slightly impressed by the unexpected impact of her words, withdrew her wrist from Guaya's hold. "If you really want to know me, you can try to send me some message spheres. Maybe I will feel like answering you after I destroy a couple of things," Furie stated with an air of defiance, leaving the room and the tumultuous revelation behind. The door closed, leaving Queen Guaya alone in the water-themed room, grappling with the echoes of her past and the strained relationship with her daughter.

Furie, a storm of emotions brewing within her, stormed out of the room, leaving behind the water-themed chamber. As she entered the throne room, Leaf and Rain could immediately sense the intensity in her expression – anger, sadness, and an unwavering determination. Furie approached them with swift steps, her eyes piercing with a mixture of emotions. "Let's go! There is nothing left for me here," Furie declared, positioning herself between Rain and Leaf. Without hesitation, the trio made their way out of the castle, Furie leading the way. Rain, concerned for his friend, tried to catch up, asking, "What happened, Furie? Are you alright?" Furie, still processing the whirlwind of emotions, shook her head, her brows furrowed. Realizing Rain was a friend and didn't deserve her initial anger, she held back the biting comments and stated, "I'll explain everything when we are out of this horrible place." They descended the stairs, Furie maintaining a quick pace, with Leaf and Rain closely trailing behind.

As they approached the castle gate, a Guardian soldier attempted to halt Furie's exit. Fueled by frustration, Furie effortlessly deployed her air magic, sending the soldier aside with a simple hand movement. She growled, "I am done with this place," leaving the soldier stunned as the trio swiftly exited the castle grounds.