Magis Academy School of Special Abilities

Chapter 3: Enchanted Forest

A wave of warmth washed over me as I stumbled into the clearing. The sun hung high, casting a golden glow illuminating the forest. I took a deep breath, the air sweet with the scent of blooming flowers. It felt so alive, so different from the sterile atmosphere back home.

I was surrounded by a breathtaking field, vibrant colors exploding all around me. Flowers of every shape and hue swayed gently in the breeze, crimson poppies, delicate lavender, and cheerful daisies danced together as if celebrating my arrival.

"Where am I?" I whispered, more to myself than anyone else.

My heart raced with a mixture of fear and excitement. Hindi isang ordinaryong kagubatan man lang parang may kakaibang mahika ang nakapalibot dito, the kind I had only ever seen in movies or read about in stories. The trees towered overhead like ancient guardians, their leaves a kaleidoscope of greens, and I could swear I saw hints of other colors hidden within the foliage, like secrets waiting to be uncovered.

A gentle wind blew through the field, carrying with it a soft melody that felt familiar yet entirely foreign. It was as if the forest itself was singing, welcoming me into its embrace. I close my eyes as I try to feel my surroundings, my pulse quickening with each moment.

I decided to wander through the forest, each step revealing new wonders that left me breathless. Hindi ko alam ilang beses na akong humanga sa kagandahan sa paligid ko. Butterflies with wings like stained glass flitted past, their delicate forms gliding gracefully from flower to flower.

As I strolled further into the enchanting realm, something caught my eye, a soft, glowing light hovering near the base of a tree. Napatigil ako at tinitigan ito ng mabuti.

"A firefly?" I murmured to myself, intrigued. It flitted around a cluster of bright blue flowers, illuminating them with an otherworldly shimmer.

Pero nakapagtataka lang dahil hindi naman lumalabas ang mga firefly sa umaga. Mostly sa gabi ito. I squinted my eyes at lumapit para mas makita ang kakaibang nilalang. Umigting ang puso ko nang malaman kong hindi ito ordinaryong insekto. Ang liwanag nito ay sobrang nakakasilaw, sobrang mahiwaga.

Napansin yata nito ang presenya ko dahil lumingon ito sa gawi ko. The little creature blinked up at me with wide, luminescent eyes, a look of surprise mirrored in its tiny, pointed features. Its wings fluttered gently, creating a soft hum that resonated and hovered over me.

I was too stunned to move and stared at the creature. Hala para siyang si Tinker Bell!

The creature tilted its head and created a bell sound like it was trying to communicate with me. Inilahad ko ang aking palad at walang pag alinlangan namang dumapo ito dito. A smile crept on my face as it sat on my palm looking at me with curiosity.

"Wow" tanging naisambit ko. The pixie sparkled with an iridescent glow, and I felt a connection to this world far beyond my understanding.

At that moment, I knew I was far from home, but I felt truly alive for the first time in a long while.

"I am bit a lost, hindi ko alam kung nasaan ako. Maari mo ba akong tulungan makalabas dito?" Tanong ko sa pixie not knowing kung naiintindihan ba ako nito. The pixie tilted its head at me and nodded enthusiastically,

Tumayo ito sa aking palad at lumipad. She gestured with its tiny fingers to follow me at sumunod naman ako dito.

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Nasa loob pa rin kami ng kagubatan. Hindi ko alam kung ano pumasok sa utak ko kung bakit ko pinagkatiwalaan ang pixie na kasalukuyan kong sinusundan ngayon. I believe my grandmother taught me not to follow a stranger, but this pixie seems nice. I have this feeling na hindi ito masamang nilalang. Is it?