Broken Worlds

Chapter 3: The Snake In The Garden Prt 1.

A few weeks earlier...
High above the enchanting land of Fungaloria, nestled among the clouds and bathed in the golden light of dusk, lay the royal garden of Skylaria. It is a place where dreams intertwined with reality, where the air shimmered with magic, and the colors of the flowers glow with an ethereal brilliance. The garden is a sanctuary, a realm untouched by the chaos of the world below, where the magnificent Cyanocita, a grand and beautiful blue nemph, tended to the delicate blooms that flourished under her watchful gaze.

Cyanocita is a being of immense grace, knowledge and power, her presence commanding yet gentle. Her skin shimmered like the surface of a tranquil lake, and her long silver hair flowed around her like a cascade of starlight, brushing the ground with every movement. She is the guardian of knowledge, holding secrets that transcended the understanding of both humans and fairies. Her eyes, deep and wise, sparkled with the wisdom of ages, a smile dancing on her lips.

This evening, she was accompanied by Vex Magsmann, a striking figure with an aura of charm that drew all attention toward him. His naturally red lips were wide and inviting ,sometimes, and his laughter echoed like music in the air, filling the garden with his playful warmth and joy. Vex was not only a companion to Cyanocita but also her confidant, a soul who understood the depths of her heart and the weight of her responsibilities. He to was also a guardian nymph.

As they shared a sumptuous feast laid out on a table adorned with flowers, the soft breeze carried the sweet scent of blossoms and the distant sounds of nature. Vex leaned closer to Cyanocita, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "You know, my dear, if I didn't know better, I'd think you were trying to impress me with this extravagant spread," he teased, a playful grin on his face.

Cyanocita chuckled, her laughter like the tinkling of crystal chimes. "Oh, Vex, you flatter me! But truly, I wanted to create a moment for us to enjoy amidst the responsibilities that weigh upon us. We must find joy in the little things."

Vex's expression shifted slightly, the lightheartedness fading as he regarded her with a more serious gaze. "Of course, You carry the burden of your queendom's fate on your shoulders, Cyanocita. You need this more than I. But you don't have to face it alone. You have me, always."

Cyanocita reached out, caressing his sharp jawline with a delicate hand, her touch gentle yet firm. "Darling, I'm like butter in your hands. You know how easily I can be melted by your affections," he said.

"Are you really? Or are you just saying that?" Cyanocita replied, a teasing lilt in her tone as she leaned back, crossing her arms with a mock seriousness that made his smile widen.

With a flourish, he produced a single rose from behind his back, its petals a vivid crimson, contrasting beautifully with the gentle hues of the garden. "This is a promise that I would never let you forget how cherished you are," he declared, presenting the rose to her with a flourish that made her heart flutter.

Cyanocita accepted the flower, her fingers brushing against his as she took it. "You always know how to brighten my day, Vex."

She grabs her pendant, a very important talisman around her neck. Still in awe of how perfect the flower is. Vex watches intently as she does. And with a smirk.

As they sat together, the sun continued to dip lower in the sky, casting a warm glow over the garden. The flowers seemed to sway in rhythm with the gentle breeze, and the world felt suspended in a moment of peace. Yet, beneath the surface of tranquility, the shadows of impending doom loomed.

"Have you heard anything from that barbarian in Fungaloria?" Vex asked, his tone shifting to one of bitterness. "The whispers of them stirring up trouble have stopped."