The Fairy

Ignorance was bliss, and RaRa was imprudence made a woman because of it. The reason wasn’t that she couldn’t sense danger or that her intellect wasn’t strong enough to know where not to go alone, but it was all a dream and wasn’t it in dreams when one should try everything one wouldn’t dare to do awake?

RaRa wished to do everything as Feya, in a life where she was not judged by a harsh society, or the heavy eyes of her family to accomplish a life she did not even want. Feya was free as a fawn, and RaRa would not let go of it. Every day she would go out to do something different, if it was not a plan with any of the apprentices then she would go out on her own, and that was it for the day. A walk to a place she had never visited before but heard about; Lisianthus River.

The weather was no longer one to swim, most people would think, even RaRa, but there was no harm in dipping her feet in the water. The Fairy approached the river, its flow was quiet, and she could see a few animals by the shore drinking from it. Everything was calm, and all creatures were in peace, enjoying nature, or so RaRa thought until she misstepped. Her weight broke some branches, and the sudden sound of water being disrupted by a body made RaRa startle.

A man, a very naked man, was in the water, and RaRa screamed in surprise. “What on earth!” She yelled, covering her eyes but keeping her fingers far apart, to still have a glance at the stranger and the water dripping from him. “Have you lost your mind! Is not summer to swim in the river na-” she cut her speech in the middle to look for other words, “like that!”

Never before had she realized that, for the most part, she was surrounded by women all the time. Maybe it was a rule of the Good Witch, she was not sure, but it had been a while since RaRa had seen the naked masculine skin. —As for Feya, RaRa was not sure if she ever had.—

Matteo wondered if there was a modest way to get to his clothing. It was significantly out of reach at the border. He was also careful not to stray too close to the Darien Vale’s side. He settled for crouching down, before realizing how undignified that would look. However, he also didn’t want a complete stranger seeing that side of him.

Oh gods, how much had she seen? Did this mean he had to marry her now? Should he have her beheaded? This seemed like a beheadable offense. However, he didn’t think she had done it on purpose. Had she? This is what his father meant by not trusting anyone. He was going to have to make a stranger queen, wasn’t he? There was no way he was going to besmirch her honor. Though, no one had to find out about it.

 Unlike his father, he planned on being married only once. So, this was quite the predicament. Matteo began to shiver as his body was no longer moving. Whatever decision was made, it needed to be done quickly. “Well, then why are you here? Did you come to spy on unsuspecting men?” He yelled, the current intensifying. Matteo really needed to get out. 

“What have you just said?” She managed to put together the words barely, shaken by how things had progressed so fast and so far from her current wishes. She had not even thought of forming a family just yet and especially not with a man she didn’t even know. With her eyes still covered but with a faint touch of curiosity to see more of the male (mostly due to the impact of the meeting) she managed to turn in her heels and give the other her back and a little bit of privacy. “How come that coming to a public place would end up in us getting married. Have you lost your mind?”

She could feel her face burning, her blood had gone to her cheeks out of embarrassment. RaRa heard the man coming out of the water and figured he would look for his clothes and recover some of his dignity with the fabrics. She took a discreet peek at what was happening behind her, catching a new view of the man, quite muscular she could now say.

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Normally, Minsoo didn’t worry about Luna’s comings and goings. Minsoo had never had a pet, but she had gathered that cats were very independent. Really, Luna was the perfect companion for her. However, Luna had been more erratic than usual. She kept going into the forest outside of the Eclipse Cottage. Supposedly, it wasn’t that dangerous. Well, no more so than any other woods. However, it was out of behavior for her furry friend.

Now, Luna hadn’t come back from the forest for two days. If something had eaten her, Minsoo was going to burn it to a crisp. Of course, all that rage was just hiding her anger. She wasn’t sure what she would do if Luna was gone. Minsoo sighed, turning to Feya.

“Are we sure I brought enough of everything?” Feya had never been much of a camper, but she was great at preparing. She had stocked up a magical bag full of assorted books and potions. Mostly, for healing. If Luna was hurt, Minsoo wanted her to be cared for as soon as possible. “We aren’t sure what we are going to run into here.”

"We are going to be alright," RaRa stated, kind of unaware of the dangers the forest could bring to them, but it should not be that different from home, and so far RaRa had not run into danger in the woods before, maybe some weird encounters but no danger, "we brought with us the most important, Luna's bed."

She had never had a pet before, but she had some knowledge of the matter. "I know cats follow their own smell, maybe she did not get to catch it, she must be far away from the cottage, but if we bring the bed closer, she will. I am sure." She declared very sure of her words and logic. "Trust me."

Minsoo looked up at the other party. She wondered if her face was showing the proper amount of annoyance, consider she was now a cat. She groaned, but it came out as a growl. Huh. So that was what Luna meant when she made that noise. Minsoo owed her cat an apology.

This was the last time Minsoo trusted those charlatans at the Cosette Magic Store. They had promised this would get her back to her natural state. This was definitely not her natural state. Though, she supposed, if she did have to personify an animal, a cat made the most sense.

“I am not sure how this happened. I was having tea and then this happened. Now, help me please.”

Her cup of warm chocolate was her only companion until she saw a cat. A black cat, an annoyed black cat. "Are you Luna's friend?" She asked as if she expected the cat the answer back, as everybody did back home. Talking to a cat was not an unusual thing, receiving a response was though.

RaRa almost spilt her chocolate when the visitor started talking, and maybe she should not have been so surprised, she was in the land of dreams after all. Magic was the bread of every day, and a talking cat was no different.

it was an odd thing, having his magic drained so low. it seemed the only thing he could still hear were the whispers of the dead. smaller. quieter. barely a hiss on the wind but they were there. a small favor with how empty enoch had been feeling since the dragon granted his wish. it was hard to be grateful when it was after his father’s death and left him feeling as weak as he did. still, in the very least, it gave him the chance to change things. he simply had to take his time. things needed to be different than before. different and worse. a maze wasn’t good enough. there had to be more.

that’s what had him within elestren in the first place. there was a legend of two types of magic. these magics would make someone insanely powerful if they were able to posses both. which meant, enoch was on the hunt. thankfully, he had a little bit of unfair knowledge from the time he came from on who had those gifts. two very specific people. however, without his magic, simply taking it from there was not an option. not until his magic replenished itself. in the meantime, he needed to think of a plan. feigning friendship? they were ones with soft hearts and while it may take time to get close enough…. he had a feeling he needed to plan for it…

enoch’s thoughts stuttered for a spilt second, barely catching the hissed whisper near his ear about watching out. unfortunately, it was a little too late and it seemed he had walked into the path of fire.  or walk into the leaves they seemed to be setting on fire. thus, getting in the way of said flames. more specifically, as his eyes flicked to the culprit, enoch couldn’t stop the surprise from filling him. what were the actual chances he would run into the solar magic user, within his first week of being within elestren?

high, apparently, as he jumped out of the way of the heat that seemed to be lapping at his feet and legs. this was not what he needed. not at all. who just practiced magic like what she had in a place someone could just… walk in on them? incredible. “shit,” left his lips as he moved a little way away from the area, still being able to see her and be seen by her, while patting his dark slacks and shows quickly. making sure no flames remained or had truly damaged him. enoch, wanted to snap. insinuate that they clearly were related to rocks for being so ridiculous. but it took everything there was in him to bite his tongue. swallow down his displeasure and look towards her, as if he was concerned for her. it was difficult but lying was something he had always been good at.

It has been a long time since RaRa felt such frustration. She was used to things having an explanation, a reason to be and to understand them with science, but magic was volatile. Maybe it was possible to excel at it by practising, giving it enough energy and focus to master the arts of magical powers, and RaRa could do that. Perhaps she was not very good at many things, but she had spent her life studying, and she was excellent. RaRa back home did nothing but squish her brain and dedicate her life to accomplish what was expected of her, and that was the issue, she had no intention to do the same as Feya.

Wasn't Feya supposed to enjoy life? That was her very simple knowledge of fairy tales, and even if Feya was a side character, then she should not work so hard, or spend her whole day worrying this way. RaRa wanted to live the life she had imagined in her mind with beautiful landscaping as the scenery and flowing dresses, at least for as long as possible.

Lost in her thoughts and the regrets of spending the day doing something she didn't want to do, RaRa didn't notice the train of fire she set on fire across the grass. Fire magic was seriously a hazardous weapon in RaRa's hands, or it would be until she managed to control it. Even so, burning the forest completely to ashes would not be enough to wake her up and see the mistake she was making, but a flame of fire igniting a stranger's clothes might have been enough, causing RaRa to react. Finally.

"I am so sorry!" She implored with regret, never had she made such a mistake before, not even in the lab back home. RaRa reached out to the burning fabrics trying to provide some help, but the man had managed to save himself. Embarrassed, she bit her lower lip, still sitting on the ground, until she felt all the defeat falling upon her. The weight of failure had always pushed her down.

The man was who, once again, brought her back from her own thoughts. RaRa shook her head, disregarding the apology. "There is no need to be sorry, I should be the one to apologize." Standing up and patting clean her dress she finally looked at him, a soft yet sad smile showed up all over her features. "It was me who was causing a mess, after all."

"Are you injured? Is your skin burned?" The woman tried to reach for him again, to check herself if he had any red spots on him because of the fire, but she did not get too close. The last thing she needed was someone complaining about her to the Good Witch, her secret would be out and consequences could hit her. Terrible consequences were all she could imagine, and she had no intention to spend her life in a dungeon.

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The Lisianthus River was calm today, unlike Matteo’s heart. He sighed. It was cold, but the winter chill had not fully consumed the air. He dipped his foot into the river. It was surprisingly warm. He looked around. Everyone was busy preparing for their own winter celebrations, so they were not out galivanting in the woods. Not like him. 

After another brief moment of hesitation, he stripped down. He folded his clothes neatly. The servants probably would not tell on him, but he still wanted as little evidence on them as possible. Then, he dove into the water.

His adoptive parents, the Griffiths, had warned him against going to the river alone. However, they had often gone as a family together. They weren’t scared of it in the same way many Elestrians were. It was a force of nature, but nature nonetheless. It was a part of the balance and therefore, not something to truly fear.

He was swimming calmly, engulfed in his thoughts. Then, he heard the sound of branches breaking. He stood up, looking for assailants. Damn, his sword was next to his clothes. Then, Matteo saw who was watching him and he covered his chest. A blush overcame his face.

RaRa wished to do everything as Feya, in a life where she was not judged by a harsh society, or the heavy eyes of her family to accomplish a life she did not even want. Feya was free as a fawn, and RaRa would not let go of it. Every day she would go out to do something different, if it was not a plan with any of the apprentices then she would go out on her own, and that was it for the day. A walk to a place she had never visited before but heard about; Lisianthus River.

The weather was no longer one to swim, most people would think, even RaRa, but there was no harm in dipping her feet in the water. The Fairy approached the river, its flow was quiet, and she could see a few animals by the shore drinking from it. Everything was calm, and all creatures were in peace, enjoying nature, or so RaRa thought until she misstepped. Her weight broke some branches, and the sudden sound of water being disrupted by a body made RaRa startle.

A man, a very naked man, was in the water, and RaRa screamed in surprise. "What on earth!" She yelled, covering her eyes but keeping her fingers far apart, to still have a glance at the stranger and the water dripping from him. "Have you lost your mind! Is not summer to swim in the river na-" she cut her speech in the middle to look for other words, "like that!"

Hello everyone! Here is a fun activity for December. Anyone who completes the activity by January 9th (12AM PST) will receive a prize.

Swear not by the inconstant moon, Feya/Rara. You are the Fairy in Aura. At 27, you are quite the breathtaking human, especially with that fascinating earth and solar magic.

Can you find your way out of the darkness?