What If

Chapter 15

“Vough has earth as his magical attributes, he can bend it according to his will. And earth, as we all know, isn’t all about the ground you are stepping right now, it is almost everything at once. That guy can protect himself and heal her all he want at the same time!” I explained. “Don’t get too worked out, okay? Just wait. They’ll come out sooner or later.” Which they did.

The other two did not stop bothering me, though. And it was exhausting! I would not do this ever again! Not that it will happen again. But no! Not again! The other two, however, is just standing almost in front of us. Not speaking at all. Waiting. Then there was a howl. The other four I am with, including my tiny self, were startled. But eh, it’s fine. No use trying to find out what that is.

The sun was already up in the sky, trees still giving us shelter but it is still hot. And in the mercy of our dear friend Zyrhine, she was blowing us wind from time to time. That is when they finally came out of that forest-like place. And trees around slowly going back to their original places.

The clearing opened up and showed us a wolf. Wolf white as snow, with the tip of her ears, tail, snout and paws the gentle shade of black. Wolf bigger than the man walking beside her, almost, by a foot, maybe. But still gorgeous as she always had been.

“A WOLF?!” It was Zyrhine who exclaimed, along with a strong gush of wind as she spoke.

“Yeah… She’s beautiful, ain’t she just?”

“Did you know about this?” She exclaimed, turning her head at me.

“Well, I mean she’ a werewolf, ain’t she? That’s what she just said two weeks ago! And how did you people not know anyways? Ain’t that common knowledge since you are friends?! Might I remind you?” I asked, flabbergasted as I have been since this morning. If I could just be angry at them without them throwing me out, oh I’d love to shout!

“I… Well…”

“Well what?!” And oh, I snapped. “Sorry, that is not the right approach.” I apologized and breathed in and out for half a minute. “How about you?” I turned to look at the man beside the wolf. The wolf looked tired. I mean, she just transformed from a human to this!

Voughn, on the other hand, shook his head. I rolled my eyes. “We are a bunch of children, I know. But what the heavens?”

“Good morning class-- Oh! Selene! You finally shifted?” It was the professor. He’s late. So entirely truly late. He just missed half the class, why did he even bother coming in? I saw Selene gently nod her head though. “Okay! This is a very special day! For lady Selene and for everyone else! I would like to give you this day to celebrate. Do what ever you want!” He declared. And just like the way he came, he disappeared in thin air. Just like that. Oh, freaking Agewertia, I am tired!

I tilted my head to look at the beautiful wolf in our view. “Congratulations! You alright?” I asked, she nodded back at me. “People, I think you need to sort this thing out first, hmm?” I suggested. “And as much as I want to know how this unravels, may I just please excuse myself?”

They turned to me, and nodded. I took that as a yes and smiled as wide as I can. “And let her rest. The shifting is a pretty painful process.” I said once more before leaving the field. They are under a variety of trees, well hidden from the sun. And they are big enough to know when to seek shelter, I do not need to be there whilst as they talk.

It did took me too long to figure out where am I supposed to go. I am alone, utterly. I have no one by my side right now and then and I do not know what to do next. Right now, I do not know what to think, even. What if they took what I’ve said the wrong way? What am I supposed to do? What if they just considered me as someone they do not trust? Or what if they talk about my attitude that day? Would that mean I am no longer a part of them? But did I ever be, even? What if they just throw me out? Or not look at me again? Or leave alone? AH! I do not want to think!

“Miss…” A voice approached. Is she talking to me?

“Hmm?” I answered back.

“Are you okay?” She asked. Is that normal here in another world? When you just have that courage to approach someone you deem not fine and ask if they are okay or not? Or is that a way of making friends?

I nod at her, nevertheless. “Hi, I’m Mika. New student. I was just feeling loss wondering along. This place is so big.” I said, laughing it off.

“Yeah, same here when it was my first time.” She answered back. I look at her and smiled. She was wearing the same uniform I did when it was my first day. It was just her bow is in the color blue.

“This your third year?” I inquired.

“Yes, actually.” She answered, almost hiding her face. Oh but why? She’s so cute! But I would not dream of being her friend. All this conversation is probably just because.

“Daphnie!” Someone shouted from the crowd of students. She turned to me almost apologizing and smiled so sweetly.

“Again, I am sorry for disturbing your stroll. I would like to bid my goodbye?” She said. I smiled yet again at her.

“If you don’t mind, might I ask where the library is? I really think I am lost.” I inquired.

“Yeah, just go that way.” She said, raising her hand and pointing on the right. “The building at the end is what you are looking for.” She hushed, and smiled.

“Thank you.” I intoned, then we parted ways.

I followed her direction and indeed, the building at the end of the hall is the library. Utterly far, but it is fine, as I am already here. I entered, and it was huge- somewhat like the sleeping beauty library- and so enticing.

The library is huge! I think it is almost a three storey building but it’s open in the inside with stairs leading to the higher part of the library. Or maybe one could just go fly upwards and check whatever books they want to read. But I can’t do that, so I walk and climbed. I took a book from one of the shelves. Similar to how that book in my room looks like, this one doesn’t have anything in it but some random symbols.

When I flipped open the book, however, I was greeted by a title. It wasn’t like the one I have at the dorm, it really has other writing in it. It says ‘History’ but does not specify what. What history is it going to tell? I think this world needs another publishing company. This thing would be confusing.

When I turned it to another page, though, and started reading, I feel like it is not history that was written her. It is tragic love story. How did I say it was tragic? Because that’s the only description I can find the moment my eyes touched the ending.

It is about a princess who was about to end her life because she doesn’t want to give it up onto and arranged marriage. About to, means she wasn’t successful. But the reason why was because she met a man who saved her. They became friends, then lovers. And then they split up as the kingdom to which the princess came from found out about them killed the guy. Then told her he left her for someone better. So, since the princess is filled with anger, she chose to marry the guy she was killing herself for. That is how the story goes.

It was the same old dance when it came to Royal romance. But still definable as tragic. And I do think I understood why it is a part of the history. This is when war between the light and darkness began. Yeah, same old dance.

Well, first love never last, as they say.