The Chronicles: Green Night

Walpurgis Night

"We're almost at the rendezvous point," Suho informed the rest of us, keeping his focus on the road. Two hours had passed since we acquired the scroll, and we were finally starting to relax after the encounter with the vampires.

Despite the relief, I still had an uneasy feeling. It seemed as if someone was constantly watching my every move, and an ominous aura loomed nearby. I hoped my suspicions were just paranoia.

"What are we doing on Walpurgis Night?" Anna asked, leaning her head against the car window and trying to stay awake.

Suho explained, "Every year on Walpurgis Night, all the covens in Europe send emissaries-usually at least two people. This year Robert and I were chosen for the mission. Walpurgis Night is an important event in the supernatural world. Witches, vampires, werewolves, they all pay attention. The reason is the possibility of a ritual taking place, which is quite dangerous when hundreds of witches gather in one place.

Anna seemed satisfied with Suho's explanation and turned her attention back to the passing scenery. We were on an old, rarely used road, and the rough terrain was evident in every bump and jolt. As we continued, nature took over the road, making the journey even more nerve-wracking. The only redeeming aspects were the peaceful atmosphere and the pleasant scent of the forest.

It was as if the car was taking us to a hidden, magical paradise. Anna and I couldn't resist rolling down the windows and taking in the beauty. We were so enchanted that we hardly noticed the imperfections of the road. Our trance was broken only when the car came to a stop.

Unlike me, Anna quickly snapped back to reality and joined the others in getting out of the car. I couldn't help but focus on the energy flowing through the forest and the air. Every movement I made seemed to draw more energy into my body, as if the power of the forest was eager to merge with me.

After using some breathing techniques I'd learned from my father, I managed to shield myself from the influx of energy. When I got out of the car, I was confronted with a strange sight: a massive, centuries-old tree blocking the road.

"What are we going to do with the car?" Lucas asked while looking for a parking space.

Suho replied in a dry tone, "I'll drive it into the tree after you clear the way."

I couldn't help but laugh at Suho's deadpan answer. Robert tried to clarify, "What Suho meant to say is that this tree is an illusion and serves as the entrance to the meeting place. We'll go through the tree and once we're inside, I'll tell Suho to drive through.

We nodded and followed Robert through the tree. I was hesitant to walk through a tree, but seeing Robert do it effortlessly made me follow suit, taking a deep breath before stepping through.

On the other side of the illusion was a huge meadow decorated with tents of various sizes. Dozens of witches and wizards bustled about, engaged in conversation or activities. Anna and I were mesmerized by the spectacle, oblivious to the imperfections of the road. Our reverie was shattered when the car came to a stop.

Our car had reached a dead end, and all four of my friends were waiting for me. It was disconcerting to see nothing but a colossal tree blocking the road, a tree that had probably been there for centuries.

"So what do we do with the car?" Lucas asked, looking for a solution.

"I'll drive it into the tree as soon as you move," Suho replied in his usual monotone. I fought to hold back my laughter, finding his matter-of-fact delivery amusing.

Robert intervened, trying to make sense of Suho's statement, "What Suho means is that this tree is just an illusion and the entrance to the meeting place. We'll go through the tree and once we're inside, I'll let Suho know that he can drive through.