In The Grand Library, there are no ordinary days for the librarians. Where most visitors found fascinating books, few of them found secret untold, but then Dryad found another life.
Dryad, Haze and Alisson were inside the flying blimp now. Allison looked around at the sight, mesmerized by their newest technology that she had never seen before. She walked along the length of the ship, trying to touch the things while observing the scenery laid out in front of her. "This is so fascinating! So many strange objects here!" Alisson looked around with twinkling eyes.
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Tatiana frowned at Alisson from afar. She nudged Haze's arm and whispered, "tell your girlfriend not to touch anything!"
Haze flashed a glance at her, clearly annoyed, "She is not my girlfriend!"
"Sure thing," she replied sarcastically and smiled innocently. "But she is going to break this ship in no time if she continues touching our stuff," she joked, making the others laugh.
But Alisson seemed to be ignoring their conversation. She pressed her hands against the window and stared at the view outside in awe, as if everything she saw was an epic fantasy. She cheered on clouds and star constellations, and her childish laughter echoed throughout the entire flight, which made Tatiana shake her head in frustration.
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"I beg you," Haze sighed, "Please.. stop joking around. Just let me see Alexey now."
Dryad's heart skipped a beat at the name Haze mentioned. Never did she realize that her imaginary brother, Brilliant, was actually a real person! What's more, she was about to meet this person. She took a deep breath, trying to control her anxiousness. "I... I want to see him too. May I?"
Miro turned to the unfamiliar face and smiled, "Of course, cutie-pie. You may see him." He sighed, "Goodness, it must be a touching reunion we have here!"
Dan cleared his throat, "Okay, you two Follow me. Commander is in the cockpit with the captain of this ship," he gestured to Haze and Dryad, then turned to Tatiana, "Tatiana, keep an eye on that lady over there, will you?" he pointed to Alisson with his chin.
Tatiana rolled her beautiful eyes, looking displeased, "great! I become the baby-sitter of Haze's new girlfriend now, huh?"
"Gosh.. I told you she's not my girlfriend!" Haze growled in a low tone.
"Tatiana Sylph... don't start," Dan warned the female agent.
Tatiana shrugged, "Fine, whatever. Don't worry. Besides, that woman will endanger us if she curiously touches something in the cockpit."
Yurich and Miro chuckled at her words. Amused by their friend's jealousy.
Leaving Alisson with her own fantasy, Dan Varga led Haze and Dryad to the cockpit. There were few staff working seriously inside. The captain of the blimp stood tall, occasionally giving command. Beside the captain, there was someone familiar, staring at the front view. Haze's heart stopped for a moment as he looked at that person's back. "Alexey...," he whispered as his eyes glistened.
"Brilliant!!" Dryad suddenly shouted out loud and dashed towards Alexey who turned around with a startled expression, shocked to see Dryad so close. He was taken aback as she took both of his hand and squeezed them tightly, "Brilliant...So you are real?!" she said, almost broke into tears. "Oh my God! You are real! You're not my imagination! I'm so glad to see you!! You know me? Right?!”
He slowly lowered his gaze to his hands, which were being squeezed tight. A smile formed on his lips as his eyes twinkled. He looked up at Dryad, slowly pulled her and softly gave her a hug.
"I might not recall my name.. my past.. But Yes.. I remember your face. I thought our encounter, our adventure, all of them were just a long dream. I thought you were never real too. But... here you are in my arms...," he whispered at the top of her head. He closed his eyes for a while, savoring the moment. "It's good to see you too, Dryad."
Dryad returned his embrace, burried her face a moment in his chest. Clearly satisfied as she inhaled his scent. It might be the first encounter with him as a real person, but she felt like finding the half of her soul. It felt like she have already knew him since forever. Yes, it was not an imagination! Her heart fluttered at the thought. It was really a dream that comes true!
After a while, Alexey slowly pulled away and turned to Haze. He frowned a bit, trying to recall where he had seen that face before, but failed. His confusion made Haze freeze in his spot.
Haze gave a small, anxious smile with a hint of sadness reflected on his amber eyes, "Hey..." Haze greeted awkwardly. "Do you... still remember me? Alexey?"
Alexey only stared at him, with unreadable mind and expressions displayed on his features.
A mix of joy and disappointment flared up in Haze's chest. But that's not important. What mattered more that his brother was alive and well. That's enough to bring a bright smile to his face. He took a deep breath. "It's okay..., It's fine if you don't remember me... At least you're here. That's enough," he whispered. His gaze softened even more. "Welcome back, dear brother...," Haze said. With his smile, he tried not to spill any more tears.
Feeling a sense of familiar bond, Alexey finally returned the smile as the brother's eyes met.
