Air Kingdom

Chapter 31-Sparring

Unfortunately, even Serena couldn't tear this couple apart. When they returned, it was like nothing happened. They joked and talked to each other while we cleaned up camp and continued walking to the next Wizard.

No one wanted to talk to the lovebirds who in their own little universe again. Strangely, Ellia had called Seiro over to have an "important" discussion with him. As she explained her thoughts to him, his eyes became more and more confused. I could've sworn that I saw uneasiness and a hint of anger in his eyes.

The duo stayed back, not wanting anyone to hear what they were discussing. Serena and Emily caught the message and backed off, chatting in their usual comfortable way. I didn't exactly intrude on everyone's little talks, so I was stuck with a rock. And it was doing anything but help with my already dismal mood.

"You should've been a woman and proclaimed your love to Rodas before Natalie did. But what did you do? Let another woman snatch him away."

"Shh. Not so loud." I said, trying to get Sydney to quiet down. I had absolutely no clue why I was confiding my secrets and feelings into a rock, but it wasn't like Sydney had any rock buddies to blab to.

Despite my warning, Sydney kept on going. "Where is your confidence Princess? I thought you liked the guy."

I glared at Sydney. "I have a boyfriend you know. And I'm not cheating on him. I do have honor."

Sydney obnoxiously raised an eyebrow. "But you still care about him, don't you?"

I said nothing as we neared the border of the Arctic Clouds and the Mountain Clouds. There was a faint line glimmering in the daylight. It was magical and a wonder to see, but it was a clear indication of the next major step in our plan. I almost pity Humans for not being able to see this.

I turned around to see mixed feelings on everyone faces. Our next steps will bring us closer to the end of our journey, but what dangers await us up ahead? I could see the same gears spinning in everyone else's mind. I took a deep breath in before saying my next words.

"Let's go."

After an hour of wheezing, walking, hovering, and a whole lot of whining, we finally made it on top of a mountain. They weren't kidding when they called this terrain-Mountain Clouds.

The view up here was glorious. Mountains were all you could see. They varied from small to big. Some barely poked the thick clouds below us while some were still high above us, the tip too far above that it seemed to be in outer space. The ground below us was barely visible, only to be see-able by squinting. I spread out my arms as a huge gust of wind blew into me, messing up my hair. But I didn't care, I felt free.

The temptation to fall down the mountain was almost too great. I could almost imagine the wind whistling in my ears as I flew back up the large mound of dirt and rocks. I could hear everyone else adore and revel in the scene front of us. It truly made us value our lives and the beauty in it.

Ellia tapped my shoulder, ruining the moment. "Come on Emma! I wanna go inside!"

I turned around to face another stunning attraction, but completely man-made. An extravagant mansion sat in front of us, almost begging us to enter. It was shaped like an ancient castle. It had princess towers and looming ivies draped all over them, giving it a medieval personality.

A curvy stone pathway led to the front porch with huge concrete columns that held up the stylish yet quaint roof. Whoever built this house must've had the heart to do so. No heartless person would be able to design such a lavish and stunning building.

We followed the pathway where it led us to a black, wooden door. Ellia rang the doorbell, and again, and again, and again until I elbowed her. There were faint footsteps as the person scrambled to get to the door. Finally, they stopped and swung the door open. However, it wasn't a Wizard's smiling face that greeted us; it was an Airian's.