«You are telling me that...» Guwa looks at Sentinekka with an excited face. «You are a friend of the descendant of the Elders?! That descendant?! The one that comes from the Hidden Forest and that looks like Teth?! That guy?!».
«He's the only descendant, I think» Sentinekka giggles and continues:«But yes, I'm a good friend of that boy».
«Is he good looking as my mates say? I've never had the chance to meet him in person, sadly».
The girl stares at Guwa with amused eyes and answers:«I guess... He is? Is he known for that?».
«Yep!» the other says. «And what's his name again? I totally forgot».
«Ojtaro. You should meet him, he can be really nice».
«And is it true that he doesn't want to...?».
«To be an Elder like his ancestors? Spoken truth. That is another reason I'm going to save the King of Eden. I'll be able to set Ojtaro free from his role».
«Would you do that for him? That's sweet!».
«I will do it... I just hope he won't get worried. But, anyways, I'm doing this also to save my friend's life and the King's one. And also to have a possibility to make people understand the Love's power».
«Do you think you'll be able to do that?».
«I just need confidence and hope and, for sure, to use my hands. It won't happen if I don't make it happen. I have Lamed by my side, anyways».
Sentinekka strokes gently the necklace of the Vault, and Guwa looks at the object, which is shining brightly. She adds:«I trust her and I understand that she may be worried for her old friend. Even thought I never knew much about their past friendship... Or about the one the King had with the other Elders. I mean, I know that he was kind and all, but not many details about his behavior».
«That's not a problem, Sentinekka» Guwa tells her and indicates a place in front of her. They have now reached the inside of a temple that seems to be completely abandoned. It's walls are grey as a stone and, not far away from them, there is a pinkish and ruined door that must be opened by lighting two small jars that work as fire holders.
They should continue their journey, but Guwa then points at a bunch of white candles.
«Turn them on» she says while blinking. Sentinekka instantly obeys.
«Am I going to discover something?» she asks, intrigued. «The way... The King used to be with the others?».
«Kinda» Guwa replies. Meanwhile, Sentinekka creates tiny flames on the candles, and a mural appears on the wall that is now in front of her. It's a white drawing on a dark surface, and it represents the moment when the King used the Shards for the first time. He wanted to create a source of power with Light and Darkness united, but he didn't know that it was probably impossible; the King is standing still and his arms are opened towards the crystal, while unknown people are bowing and kneeling in different directions. The crystal is creating a dangerous power, and... The book of Lamed said that that power wasn't safe for the King, that it was the reason of Samekh's death...
The Messenger walks to her and puts a hand on her shoulder. «You know» she begins. «The murals sometimes can change the topic of their drawing. Now you see a Ruler with a new power... But you could also see a young and new Elder and his companions during a mission to find a new realm. Look closer».
Guwa lays a finger on the drawn dust of the shards, and it slowly moves. Sentinekka gasps, amazed. Her eyes are open wide.
«How did you do that?» she asks, surprised. «Is this one of your powers? You can... Move the ancient murals?».
«I don't just "move them". I make them tell things that aren't considered. Every mural hides a second story. Did you know about the legend of the Aviary Village?».
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Fly Until You See The Light
FantasySentinekka, on her thirteenth birthday, the date known for the start of the typical journey in the seven realms, decides to bring her best friend, a fifteen year old who was never allowed to start her journey, through the exploration of the Isle of...
