The Binding Fates SEASON 1: The Past

Chapter 43: The Invitation of Rahania Empire

(Elyse's Point of View)

The cold air gushed inside the room as the curtains gracefully swayed along the wind. The smell of something delicious in my nose as I open my eyes to be welcomed by the old ceiling from my home outside the Aracnia.

As I began to recognize the place, I quickly stood up and ran into the nearest mirror. I began to examine myself and I looked younger than I used to be.

What's going on? Why am I here?

The moonlight embraced my body as I glance up and stares at the beautiful crescent moon. I looked at the outside and my eyes widen in shock to see the same beautiful garden that my father always tends to before he heads to work early in the morning. Although dark, it is still indeed beautiful with small lantern lights surrounding our small garden.

I recalled my family and felt an adrenaline rush inside my body as I went outside of my room, running into the kitchen.

"Mother! Father!" I called them when I arrived in the kitchen but no one was there. The sound of the door creaking open as I turn to look behind me and saw Lucas rubbing his eyes.

"Sister? It's so late... what are you doing here?" He asked and my tears fell down from my eyes and I immediately hugged him. Tightly.

"Lucas...? LUCAS!" I screamed and cried on his shoulders. The lights of the room beside me lit up and the door opened and I saw Mother and Father looking at us confused.

"Elyse? Why are you screaming?" Mother quickly went into us, checking myself.

"Why are you crying? Are you hurt?" She said with her worried voice as I cry more. I miss her. I miss her so much. I miss her voice, her face, and her smile.

"Mama, I miss you. So... so much." I whispered as I began to cry again in her arms. She gently pats my back trying to calm me down.

"What are you talking about silly? We just met yesterday. Did you have a nightmare?" I paused. Yes. That's right. It must've been a nightmare. Everything must've been a nightmare.

I quickly nodded my head and Mother smiled sweetly.

"Hush now, there's no need to worry anymore. I am here, Lyse." Mother said and my tears won't stop falling from my eyes. Father joined us and Lucas too who was still sleepy but he hugged us anyway.

That night, I went to sleep with my family in a small bed.

"Hey guys, give me some space," Father said and Mother glared at him.

"Ha?" She said and father hugged us. "No, I said I love you guys." He answered getting scared from Mother's glare as both of us giggles at his reaction. Ah, how I long to make this happen again.

The next day came and another came for us. My life returned back to normal. I couldn't remember how I went home from the Academy but Mother said I am now one of the top magicians in the Empire and directly served the Master of Empire. She was confused at first because she said I was the one who told her that, but I was also the one who questioned her the next day about it.

But of course, this world is only a dream. A place for my desire. How did I know? It's because I looked younger than I should be, and I didn't get the position I wanted in the Palace. I didn't become a Magician or an official position. But I am just a student of The Academy.

"I'm glad that you know," A familiar voice echoed in my head as I turned around to see a man who was wearing a black coat covering his whole body.

"... If you didn't then you're going to be stuck in this dream forever." The man said.

"Then, shouldn't be it best to not admit that I am dreaming?" I asked and the man laughed.