Today was a sunny day near the border of Dusk Enclave. The sky was clear, and the sun shone brightly, warming the land. She walked with Liwayway and Tacia near the border.
The day felt perfect for a little adventure. They set out to find wild berry fruits, hoping to gather enough to make refreshing juices. She also wanted to make some wine made from wild berries for Lucius. The air was fresh, and the ground was covered with soft grass as they searched the area. Birds chirped overhead, and the rustling of leaves added a calm.
"Isang beses sa limang taon lang po namumunga ang wild berries, My Lady. Mabuti lamang at nasaktohan ngayong taon ang pagbunga nito." Pagbibigay impormasyon sa kanya ni Tacia habang naglalakad sila patungo sa burol malapit sa border.
"Mahirap nga hanapin iyon. Isang beses pa lang ako nakakita at nakatikim ng wild berries." Pagkwento niya dito.
"Medyo masukal na po ang daan dito, My Lady." Nababahalang sabi ni Tacia. "Kung gusto niyo po ay ipakuha na lamang natin sa mga gwardiya na nagbabantay nang border."
"Oo nga, Elara. Baka kung mapaano ka pa." Segunda naman ni Liwayway na nakasunod sa kanila habang lumilipad.
She glanced around at the peaceful scene, her long dress flowing as it brushed against the grass with each step.
"Parang di ka naman nasanay na palagi natin ginagawa ito sa gubat malapit sa Elderglen, Liwayway." Nakangiting sabi niya sa kanyang pixie.
"That's different! We're in Noctrisrealm now." Liwayway shrieked and rolled her eyes kaya mahinang natawa siya.
"We're safe here." She said assuring them. "It's nice to do this kind of things once in a while at isa pa nabuburo na ako sa manor." Saad niya ulit.
"Hmp! Bilisan na natin para makabalik na tayo!" Nakasimangot na sabi ni Liwayway at nagpatiuna nang lumipad.
She hummed softly as her gaze followed Liwayway. Nakakabingi ang katahimikan sa gubat. Hindi naman siya natatakot dahil maliwanag ang paligid at sanay naman siya na magpasikot-sikot sa mga kagubatan.
"My Lady, Lord Lucius will arrive before lunch to join you." Tacia spoke after a minute of silence.
Lucius left for Isla Fuesgo at midnight. He had important matters to attend to, and he promised to return by lunchtime. Iyon ang sinabi nito sa kanya bago siya makatulog. Nagising na lamang siya na wala na sa tabi niya si Lucius.
"May sinabihan ka ba na pupunta ako dito? Hindi ako nakapagpaalam kay Lucius nang umalis siya." Sabi niya at nilaro nang kanyang mga daliri ang matataas na halaman na kanilang nadadaanan.
"Yes, My Lady." Sabat ni Tacia. Napatango naman siya.
"We'll be back by lunchtime. Maaga pa naman." Saad niya dito.
She bent down as they reached the deepest part of the forest, where tall, towering trees surrounded them on all sides. She lowered herself to avoid a large root hanging across their way.
"Elara." She noticed the fear in Liwayway's eyes and quickly turned back, settling onto her shoulder.
"It's alright." She said comforting her pixie. "I'm here." Marahang hinagod nang isang daliri niya ang maliit na braso nito.
Nagpatuloy naman sila ulit sa paglalakad. Hinawi niya ang malalaking ugat na nadadaanan nila. Nakita niya naman ang damit niya na nadumihan na kaya pinagpag niya iyon.
"Sa tingin ko malapit na tayo." Sabi niya at pinalibot ang tingin.
Madilim na ang paligid dahil na rin sa nakapalibot na matataas na kahoy. Walang sinag na araw na nakakapasok. Mabuti lamang at madali siyang makakakita sa dilim kaya hindi siya masyadong nahirapan.
BINABASA MO ANG
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