Never Grow Old (On Hold)

Chapter Ten

It was already late when I reached home. When I got to my bedroom, I saw the crystal ball on my desk. I sat on my chair and dragged it towards my desk with my right foot. I laid my chin on my hand and used my free hand to stroke the crystal ball. Light appeared on the crystal ball and began to form into a shape of a Pegasus. "Welcome back, Liana." Aelios nodded at me. I wrapped my arms around the crystal ball and sighed. It was quite comfortable being in this kind of position. I loved the warmth that was created when he appears.

"Liana?"

"Mmm?"

"Tomorrow's your birthday." Aelios stared at me with his golden eyes when i looked up.

"You don't mean..."

"Yes, Liana. I get to become human again."

My eyes widen. "That's great! Wonderful! I really do wonder how you look like."

Aelios chuckled. "Wait and see, my dear."

I blushed and shook my head. "Never mind. Anyway, why must Minera water her sister's skeleton with my blood?"

"She wants to revive her sister back. Everyone knows how much she loves her sister. They would never part. No matter how many obstacles they faced, but they will still pass. That's what they meant by love. Sisterly love. He! Liana, Minera is a dangerous girl. She will do anything to achieve her wishes. Morana and Minera can be deadly when it comes to revenge so beware. I need time for my powers to fully heal. I cannot help you after my curse is broken because that curse alone, took almost all of my powers away. Please, be careful. I don't want you hurt."

"I will. Promise me you will not be hurt. Be by my side forever, please. I will protect you."

"Liana, I am not sure whether I can be with you forever but...I'll try my best."

I frowned. "Why not sure? I thought...oh, you are from another world."

"Yes, I am the prince of Aradia. I am also the guardian of the silver crystal. My motive is to find a person whom that can unleash the power of the silver crystal and save the world from Morana and Minera."

" Maybe I am the one that will unleash the power of the silver crystal?"

"Maybe. But...I haven't confirmed it yet. You seemed so powerful but yet...I can't feel any powers from you. I can't see it flowing in your veins."

I bit my lip and stared at him. "Where is Aradia?" I asked, preshing my palms on both sides of my head. I felt dizzy. I think I must have had too much wine.

Aelios eyes seemed distant. "Well, Aradia is a magical realm that was hidden in the deepest parts of the forest. Aradia was connected to the Zeus temple near Moran Shopping Complex. You may open a portal to Aradia if you know the right time. It usually lets people open it only during midnight. During the olden days, anyone could go in but now...only those with power can enter."

"Moran Shopping Complex? Zeus temple? Why there?"

"It was the safest place. No one dares meddle with Zeus's statue or temple. They said his lightning was powerful enough to destroy the whole city. Powerful and strong."

"I see...so anyways, can you bring me there some other time? Your world, Aradia I mean."

"Why not? But first, human form. When I turn back to human, that sorceress will be sorry she'd ever meddle with my world."

I yawned and stared at him with my sleepy eyes. "Oh? You are gonna fight her?"

Aelios laughed. "If I had the strength. Look, why don't you get some sleep now? You look like you're about to lose your fav ones."