Claws to the heart

The valley of magical creatures

   Chapter 16

The valley of magical creatures

Entering the mine, we had to light some wood stick so the fire would bright the way. I think is the first time we do something like this, the last time we tried to have a camping experience in the beach, Chad really tried to start fire with some wood he found with Xion and jak, complete disaster, we had to make the smores in the microwave. As we walked Tairin and Zak light torches that were on the mines walls to help see better. We got to the end off the mine, it did not take to log, almost an hour I believe. But there was nothing there, just the end, a wall. Tairin said some strange words {tuk nic onpore¨} Suddenly the wall started to split in two, we could not believe, just like adventure books describe. An image appeared in front of our eyes, a hidden valley. Majestic trees, every type of green. Such beauty was just impossible for humans. Flowers so exotic and beautiful. Blue, lilac, yellow, light orange and red. I would only dream of such place. A cascade in the middle, the mist gave such fresh smell, it would make any man thirsty with its smell.

"Gina, are you seeing what I'm seeing?" I was so amazed, I just had to find out if I was dreaming or not. She was just as amazed as I was. "I, I think I do, it's the most beautiful sight ever "She hold my hand and we both enjoyed the moment. Chad was speechless, and that's the first time, he always needs to say something. "Welcome to the hidden valley, Onpore. It's our home and of many other creatures. Here, the elves and our kind, the dragons, protect the valley."

"Did you just say, Elves?!" We burst together reaching our faces in excitement. Chad once more was speechless. Tairin looked confused, "Did I say something wrong? My apologies Princess." Poor Tairin, he did not understand.

"Oh no Tairin, please, forgive us. Is just that we love elves, we use elve  costumes for Halloween almost every year sence  college." Tairin was even more confused. "Halloween? College? I do not understand." His face was funny, just like a child when they don't understand. "Oh, right, well, Halloween it's a tradition from where we are from, where you can disguise yourself as anything or anyone you like,and college is where we humans finish our studies." I tried to be as clear possible, I forgot he's not from the future. "I see, well I suggest a costume like a dragon, we are stronger, of course don't tell the elves, they don't like to disgust it with us. We used to be in war long ago, but we united forces to defend our home. Also, the mermaids help checking the hidden tunnels under the cascade and of course the fairies maintain the life in the valley, keep the tress healthy." He did not just say mermaids and fairies!

"Tairin, did you just say mermaids and fairies!? We love them too; I cannot believe I'm about to see them all!" I just needed to say it. Every kid dreams just came true, magic, creatures, all real. "Its true, we do, as little girl we used to pretended we were mermaids, also used to pretend we knew fairies. Is just so unreal." Gina was so excited, for a moment we had no worries, we felt like kids again. Chad could not believe it, and he finally spoke. "Oh shit! Tairin tell me, is there vampires and werewolf too?" Tairin started to laugh and said, "My friends, I'm happy for your joy, but those creatures you just said Chad, those are myth" The poor Chad was heartbroken, such dramatic scene was just too funny for Gina and myself. "Well, enough talk, we should get you to rest, and some food of course." We started walking to the inside of the valley, while passing the flowers and trees, some little creatures bursts from the flowers, they were fairies. Tiny beautiful, glittery and majestic, they were very cute. "Princess!!! Welcome home!!!" they greeted me and flew around me throwing petals at us. "Aww, thank you so much, you are all so cute and kind" They began to stop and started to cry. "The princess just said we are cute" "this is the best day of our lives" "we are so blessed to have such kind princess" They were so grateful for my words. "Please, stop crying, I didn't mean to upset you" I tried to help but it seems I made it worst. "Don't mind them, they are very grateful that is all, please princess, this way." Tairin was so nice, I can tell he is just like he's brother Vincent, such good manners. "Will be taking all to the side where the elves live, we think is best for you, since we sleep on the ground as dragons, I believe a bed and sheets are better for you. Also, the king of the elves has prepared a feast for you as a welcome gift." We thank Tairin and kept walking through the valley, everything was so magical and so amazing. The beauty here was priceless. "Tairin, does my grandmother know of this place?" I asked.