Alexithymia | Choi San

i n t r o 《2》

desperate cries and plea,
invasion crashes through the palace walls

"Mother, what is happening?" The girl fearfully dashes to her mother's embrace with her hands covering her ears.

"Isa, you must go and hide. Our kingdom is in danger, you are in danger." A young woman searches for something. She hurriedly skims through her vault in panic.

A voice calls out to the girl, enchanting her, luring her.

Isa's head tilts in confusion, wondering who and where the sound came from.

"Riza"

Out of instinct, her feet drags itself to the vault, her hands lightly brushes its walls. A sudden euphoric wave rushes through her tiny body.

Magic

The voice called out to her once more. She becomes intrigued by it. Her soft hands reaches for something.

A cloak.

"The cloak just said something, mother."

The woman quickly turns around and bolts to the girl. She felt relieved for a moment.
"It found you."

A sudden realization hits, they were still in danger. She snatches the cloak and places it around Riza. "Come on, we need to hurry."

Riza's POV

Mother places her hand on the floor as if she was looking for something. "Found it." I curiously peak behind her. She turns around and says "Alright, precious. Grab my hands and don't let go. Close your eyes, Isa."

I took her warm hands and close my eyes. A gush of wind hits my face and I immediately open my eyes.

We were in a forest. She teleported us to the forest. Not too far from us, I could see what seems to be a portal.

"Isa look at me." I look up to see her ethereal face. "You know that I love you, right? I love you very much. I know you are quite confused at the moment, but you will understand one day." Tears escape her amber eyes. I was very confused. Why is she saying this? Suddenly?

"There! The queen!" I hear voices of scary men. Footsteps sprinting towards our location.

"Mother, there are people coming towards us." I plea in fear.

"Dont take your cloak off until he finds you. Isa, there will man with the same birthmark as you. You can trust him. He will love you and take care of you. You mustn't let your guard down for others and I know you are smart enough to recognize the trustworthy and those who are not. Be brave and strong. Most importantly, be happy. Don't ever let others get the worst of you. I love you and I could never say it enough. I love you so much, you mustn't forget that, alright?"

"I love you, mother. I love you to the moon and back."

She places a very gentle and loving kiss on my forehead. Another euphoric feeling rushes through me. I felt it in my veins, my blood, I felt very strong. "He will train you and you'll become just as powerful as your father was. Perhaps better. I love you, Isa."

She suddenly pushed me into the portal.

"NOO! MOTHER!" I was engulfed in a pool of an unknown substance. My eyes close in fear and tears stream out uncontrollably.

*splash*

Suddenly, it felt as if I was in water. Deep water. My eyes open and there was nothing. A pair of hands came in sight and I desperately grabbed it. I was dragged to the surface for air.

"Welcome, Princess Riza."