Rewrite The Star

CHAPTER 11 : SONG OF THE STAR

They finally arrived in Mjolniar, resting at the guest house reserved by the government, aptly named "Lullaby Story." Exhausted, Atlas and Keevin quickly showered and went straight to bed. Keevin lay down while Atlas sat beside him.

"Tomorrow, we'll reach Cleveland. Will everything be okay?" Atlas asked, breaking the silence, his eyes searching Keevin's for reassurance.

Keevin sat up and took Atlas's hand. "Everything will be okay," he assured, offering a gentle smile and a cup of water. "Why don't we rest for a while?"

Atlas hugged him, and they both drifted off to sleep.

In the middle of the night, Keevin woke up. He looked at Atlas, who slept peacefully in his embrace. Carefully, he slipped out of bed and stepped onto the balcony. The night sky was ablaze with stars, their light dancing across Keevin's eyes. He raised a hand, pointing toward the brightest star, and whispered, "I love you to the stars, my beloved Atlas Heartmiller." Suddenly, he felt arms wrapping around him from behind, surprising him.

"And I love you to the universe, my beloved Keevin Scarz, my one and only elf," Atlas whispered, holding him close. Keevin turned around and kissed Atlas deeply.

"The stars are shining so brightly tonight," Atlas said, smiling. "It makes me so happy to bask in their glow."

"Yes, they do!" Keevin agreed, and they stood together, gazing at the celestial display.

"Hey, Keevin, do you know about the Song of the Star?" Atlas asked.

"Song of the Star? No, I don't. What is it?" Keevin replied, curious.

Atlas took Keevin's hands and looked deeply into his eyes. He leaned in and kissed his forehead, then began to sing:

"In the velvet sky so far,

Twinkles a solitary star,

Guiding dreams through night's embrace,

Whispering secrets of cosmic grace."

As Atlas sang, their bodies began to glow. "What's happening?" Keevin asked, his voice tinged with panic.

Atlas laughed softly. "I'm a Heartmiller, a wizard of the heavenly bodies, the stars," he explained, his eyes sparkling yellow.

"I thought you were a water wizard," Keevin said, confused.

"Well, technically, I am. But do you know how I possess the power of the stars?" Atlas asked, waving his hand as a star appeared in his palm.

"The history of my family is complex. The Heartmiller family was hunted for its power, rumored to grant infinite strength, even surpassing the gods. But this power, known as the Heart of Magic, remains elusive." Atlas sighed, looking at the star.

Keevin listened intently. "I didn't know."

Atlas continued, "Many wizards and elves were hunted by demons for their power. Yet, the Heartmiller bloodline remained hidden. Do you know why?"

"No," Keevin admitted.

"It's because of the Song of the Star," Atlas said, sending the star back to the sky.

"Are you joking?" Keevin asked, still confused.

Atlas laughed. "I'm telling the truth. I'll explain more later."

Keevin frowned. "No, tell me now!"

They playfully chased each other around the room until Keevin used his magic to pull Atlas close, grinning mischievously. "Now you can't run away," Keevin teased.

Atlas blushed and looked away. "Excuse me, where are you looking?" Keevin asked.

Atlas was mesmerized by a meteor shower. They both went to the roof to watch the celestial spectacle. Atlas smiled and said, "The first Heartmiller fell in love with an angel of the stars. He sang to her every day until the god of the universe, angered by their love, cursed our family. But the angel's love intertwined with our bloodline, creating powerful magic and chaos. That's why we were hunted."

"So what did your family do?" Keevin asked.

"I don't know. My parents were killed. But I'm determined to end this curse," Atlas said with a sad smile.

Keevin looked at him with compassion. "I'm sorry."

"No worries. One day, I'll find a way to end this curse," Atlas said resolutely.

"I'm sure you will," Keevin replied, and they kissed, then slowly returned to their bed, calling it a night.