A Fairytale...

Chapter seven: Sharxeas growing connection

Sharxea walked through the familiar streets of Arcadia, her thoughts a whirl of confusion and curiosity. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something was different—both within herself and in the world around her. The strange dreams she’d been having, the way her emotions seemed heightened lately—it all felt connected, but she couldn’t figure out how.

She met up with Hina, Gwen, and Mark Lester after school, the four of them falling into their usual routine of spending time together. But even as they laughed and chatted, Sharxea’s mind kept drifting back to the uneasy feeling in her chest. She couldn’t help but notice that Hina seemed distracted too, her gaze often distant as if she was listening to something only she could hear.

“Hey, you okay?” Gwen asked, nudging Sharxea playfully. “You’ve been in your head a lot lately.”

Sharxea forced a smile. “Yeah, I’m fine. Just thinking about… stuff.”

Mark Lester grinned. “Stuff like that math test we totally bombed, or something more interesting?”

“Definitely something more interesting,” Sharxea replied, trying to lighten the mood. But as the conversation moved on, her thoughts kept pulling her back to the strange sense of connection she’d been feeling lately—like she was linked to something or someone just out of reach.

After they parted ways, Sharxea decided to take the long route home, hoping the walk would clear her head. The sun was beginning to set, casting a warm glow over the town, but Sharxea barely noticed. Her thoughts kept spiraling around the same confusing feelings, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t make sense of them.

As she passed by the park, she paused, feeling a strange pull. She had no reason to stop, but something

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The advisor opened the tome, revealing an ancient illustration of a powerful witch surrounded by swirling magic. “This text speaks of a witch who possessed extraordinary power—power that was said to rival that of the Royal Family. The descriptions of her magic match the aura we’ve detected, but the records are incomplete. There’s no name, only fragments of her story.”

Queen Elara’s eyes narrowed as she examined the illustration. The witch in the drawing had an aura that seemed to radiate from the pages, even after all these years. It was as if the magic was alive, echoing across time. But there was something else—a detail that caught her attention.

“What is it?” the queen asked, her voice low and intense.

The advisor hesitated, then pointed to a small symbol near the witch’s feet—a crest, partially obscured by the swirling energy depicted around her. “This crest… it’s similar to the one used by your sister, Hina, before she left the court.”

Elara’s heart skipped a beat, though her face remained a mask of calm. “You’re suggesting that this witch could be Hina?”

“It’s a possibility, Your Majesty,” the advisor replied carefully. “The records are old, and much has been lost over the centuries. But if this witch is indeed Hina, it could explain why we’ve been unable to trace the aura. Her magic could have grown even stronger over time, allowing her to evade detection.”

Queen Elara clenched her jaw, a mix of anger and unease brewing within her. The thought of Hina possessing such power—and hiding it from her—was intolerable. If Hina was indeed behind this aura, it could mean that she had been plotting something all along.

“Continue the research,” Elara commanded, her voice cold. “I want every detail uncovered. If Hina has returned, she will not escape me again.”

The advisor bowed and quickly left the room, leaving Queen Elara alone with her thoughts. If her suspicions were correct, then the situation was far more dangerous than she had anticipated. And if Hina was involved… then Elara would need to be ready for whatever came next.

As the queen stared at the ancient illustration, the weight of the situation settled heavily on her shoulders. She had always known that Hina was powerful, but this… this was something far beyond what she had imagined. And it could change everything.

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Sorry for the last short chapter! I didn't have any motivation lmao