Estacia

Chapter 5: The search for the hidden flower

In the lonely night, with the forest trees and the mountains creeping behind them. There stood a boy staring at the moon.

His eyes were cold yet filled with sorrow.

"I will definitely find you...my precious..."

Before he could finish his sentence, he turned around.

There stood Estacia staring blankly at this sorrowful boy named Delmion.

"Delmion, what are you doing out here in the night? It is quite cold outside you know."

Estacia said with a serious look.

It was not rude. She knew she should not worry because this boy must want to be alone.

She had been through the same pain but even so she was aware that she should still worry a little.

"I was just thinking about something. It isn't that important so you don't have to worry."

Delmion smiled to reassure her that he was alright but Estacia knew that he certainly was not.

While looking at his face, Estacia was strangely reminded of herself.

"I came out to get some fresh air but why are you awake? I am sorry if I woke you up."

Delmion said by looking down but he still had that smile on his face.

"I just had a weird dream that woke me up and then I just saw you so don't worry."

They both looked at each other with smiles on their faces.

They were being formal to each other so as to not hurt either ones feelings.

An awkward silence arose between them.

They both were thinking of a topic that would be suitable in this atmosphere.

Soon Estacia's mind travelled back to time they talked in the afternoon.

"I was thinking. What was this hidden flower you wanted to find. There is still time for my mother and brother to return from their errand so I believe we can find it in that span of time."

"The hidden flower?"

Delmion glanced at Estacia and said,

"I don't really think we will be able to find it so soon because it takes more than three years to find the place it's hidden in. people are not even aware whether this 'flower' is found in this island."

"Do you have any hint regarding where it's hidden?"

(Estacia)

"No, all that's written in the ancient inscriptions is a small poem on it. I by hearted it."

(Delmion)

"Can you recite the poem?"

(Estacia)

Delmion nodded.

"Hidden in an illusion,

A flower you can't seek.

Holds power that is rarely unmatched,

But perhaps it may not really be what you see.

Where does it lie you ask?

It is in a vast landmass

Which may make you question

It looks like the twin stars that are formed in the night's depression."