Fantasia | IVE Fantasy AU

II. Unexpected Encounter

As we stepped out of the castle, the cool night air greeted us, a stark contrast to the tension-filled atmosphere inside. Nagkagulo na ang mga tao kaya naisipan namin na lumabas muna. Victoria, Elizabeth, and I exchanged worried glances, our minds filled with concern for Princess Isla. Even though we don't know what she looks like, gusto namin tumulong maghanap.

"Hindi pwedeng ganito lang, kailangan natin siyang hanapin," Victoria said.

"I agree. We can't just stand by and do nothing," Elizabeth added, her expression determined. I don't care if bawal kaming lumayo pero gusto namin tumulong kaya naisipan naming tumakas tatlo

Nodding in agreement, we set off into the night, determined to find any clues that would lead us to Princess Isla.

"Where do you think we should start looking?" I asked, scanning the surroundings for any signs of activity.

"I think we should split up. It'll increase our chances of finding her," Elizabeth suggested.

"I'll go with you, Astra," Victoria said, her eyes filled with determination.

"Split up nga tapos iiwan niyo ko mag-isa?" Reklamo ni Eli.

"Well atleast you have your powers with you." I added and looked at Eli and Victoria raised an eyebrow at me.

"Are you saying that we're not capable of doing anything without abilities?" She asked me and I immediately shook my head. "No! What are you talking about? Sinabi ko lang naman na may powers kasi si Eli kaya pwede siyang mag-isa."

"Ayaw mo lang ata ako kasama eh" Victoria pouted and I felt something inside my stomach. "Wala naman akong sinasabing ganiyan." sagot ko.

"It's easier to find Princess Isla if we split up kasi, hindi ba?" Elizabeth interrupted and we both turned to her.

"Okay, fine." Victoria responded and sighed. I just shrugged off the unnecessary thoughts inside my mind and focuses on what's important. Finding Princess Isla.

"If anything happens, here's something so we can alert eachother" Elizabeth swirled her fingers and a ring appeared.

"What is this?" Victoria asked, "Alertring, just press it twice and it will alert us" Sagot ni Eli. This is cool!

"But how will we find eachother?"

"Duh? I'm a Gaia? Of course I will find ways" pagyayabang ni Eli.

With our plan in place, we set off in different directions, each of us hoping to uncover any leads that would lead us to Princess Isla.

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Victoria's POV:

As I wandered through the dark side of the kingdom where the trees and plants are scattered, my heart pounded with anticipation. I couldn't shake the feeling that Princess Isla was nearby.

Suddenly, I heard a heavy breathing sound that came from the unusual part of this kingdom. Hindi ko kabisado ang kaharian na ito dahil bata pa ako nung huli akong napunta rito.

I followed the sound of the voice and soon found myself standing outside a enclosed cottage in the middle of nowhere. Taking a deep breath, I pushed the door open and stepped inside.

To my surprise, someone stood before me, her eyes wide with shock. "Who are you? How did you find me? Did someone sent you here? Please don't tell them where I am" she asked, her voice trembling. She's the girl earlier at the castle. The one inside a room na inakala naming nasa panganib siya. She is still dressed in the same clothes as when we first saw her inside that room. Her hair was done, although it is pretty obvious na nagulo na 'ito dahil sa pagtakas niya.