The Chronicles of Aaval: Vol. 1 The Awakening

Chapter 10

PERSEUS
Out of all of the bodies of water in this world, this one is the one I'm not supposed to enter, ever.
Well, that rule I broke ten years ago. And, if I'm being honest, it is the first time since we started our journey that I feel safe.
Atlantis is not far from here. After we reach the Oracle, I will send a message to Isabella. If anyone is in Atlantis, it is going to be her.

Everyone took a seat on the bench while I took the helm.
As soon as we set sailing, we were swallowed by the fog. Before we could start freaking out, it cleared completely.
The sky above us was as beautiful as a painting. Pinks, and blues, and purples. Testimony that the sun just set.
Memories of another sunset like this came to my mind. By instinct, I looked up to Sahara, who, to my surprise, was looking back at me with an understanding smile.
The last Summer Solstice we spent together. The Royal family of Innanty came to visit Hydros' court for the festivities.
We knew it was going to be our last summer together. My training was going to start in the fall, so my family, The Royal family of Hydros, gave the court the biggest celebration ever seen. It lasted four weeks.
The last night of the festivities, after the main dinner was done, they sent us to our rooms to retire for the night.
I changed into something more comfortable and waited for an hour or so before I went to knock on Sahara's room.
- Come in - she said from inside.
I walked inside her room. She had also changed into a baby blue summer dress that fell down her body like water.
- you look beautiful tonight - I said, taking a step closer to her. She meet met half way, searing our distance with a kiss. I took her in my arms and let myself enjoy her warmth, her sweetness. I broke the kiss slowly.
- I have a surprise for you. - she smiled at me. Her gray eyes were so starry tonight. Her white hair fell down her back, bearing her kneck to me. I caressed the side of her neck, promising myself to leave a trail of kisses there before she leaves.
I took her down the west wing staircase to the wine cellar. There is a "secret " underground exit to the castle private dock. Normally, there are guards all over the dock, but tonight, they are all celebrating.
We reached the small ship I had ready for us. I helped Sahara to get in, and we set sailing.
I had set up a blanket. I brought a basket with fruit, cheese, wine and bread.
- This is lovely - she said. The sunset was so beautiful. She walked and hugged me from behind. I turned around and kissed her, sweetly. - Let's go sit down - I said, taking her hand and walking to the blanket.
We sat down, and I served wine for both of us. We sip our wine in silence.
- so, - she said. - this is our last night together. - she tied her hair in a long braid that now it was hanging on her back. She stood up and let her dress fall down her body.
- Come - she said. I stood up and took all my clothes.
- I love you, Perseus. I want for us to have this moment to carry with us forever. - she took a step forward and...

- what is that?- asked Amber, pulling me from my memories.
- Selkies- I said. - If we keep our distance, we will be fine.-
We sail for hours with the Selkies, keeping a close eye on us.
Finally, we saw the land.