Chapter 6

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Aurora Bell I take off on the trail, pulling my cooler behind me. It's just a small one, so it's easy to take with me. After all the research I have done, I'm really excited to go see these waterfalls. As I started out on the trail, I was amazed at all of the beauty that surrounded me. There were so many beautiful trees, plants, and flowers. Some of which I'd never seen before. I took out my camera and started taking pictures. With having the cooler with me, I had to keep stopping to take pictures, but it didn't bother me at all. I wanted to take my time and make sure that I didn't miss any of the beautiful scenery. After waking for about an hour and a half, I came up to the first waterfall. It was so beautiful, and I took many pictures of it. I made sure I took pictures from different angles so that I would have different ones to choose from. After taking my pictures, I found a picnic area. So I decided to sit down for a few to rest and eat again. All of that walking had made me hungry again. I got out a couple of the leftover Mcdonalds sandwiches as well as a bottle of Gatorade. I wasn't too hungry, but I knew it would be a while before I was able to stop to sit and take a break again. As I sat and ate, I looked around me. It was so beautiful and so quiet here. At this time of day, there wasn't anyone else around on the trail but me. And I enjoyed the peace and quiet, but at the same time, I missed Sophia and Jack. Since I have met them, they have become the family that I never had. So I took my phone out and took pictures of the waterfall. I even took a selfie with the waterfall in the background, and then I sent it to both Sophia and Jack. I even added the message, I miss you and wish you were here, I hope that you're having fun, love, and miss you. After I sent the picture and the messages, I finished off my food. Then I got another drink of my Gatorade and then put it back into the cooler. Looking around, I saw a trash can beside a porta-potty. So I threw away my trash and used the bathroom before setting out again. I walked for another couple of hours, stopping very often and taking pictures. I saw so many different waterfalls and beauty all around me. I couldn't wait to get back home and start painting. I could already see how the painting would turn out, and I was getting excited just thinking about it. It was around one thirty when I came up to another beautiful waterfall and decided to take a break. After taking pictures here, I sat down at a picnic table and took out a sandwich, my Gatorade from earlier, a bag of chips, and some fruit to eat. I sat facing the waterfall so that I could see it as I ate. It was just so beautiful here. While I was eating and watching the waterfall, I stopped, tilted my head, and stared. "Thats so strange," I said out loud. I could swear that I had seen the number 777 in the falls, and then it disappeared. I watched the falls for a few more minutes, but didn't see it again, so I went back to eating. When I was done, I cleaned up my trash and threw it away. Then I used the bathroom at the porta-potty and got ready to set out again. Once I had all of my stuff together, I took a few more pictures and then started to walk toward the left on the path. After walking for about five minutes, I saw a swinging bridge on the right side that crosses the water. I decided to cross it very carefully because I was afraid that it would start swinging, but it never moved. I stopped a few times to take pictures of the water on both sides and then continued on. After getting to the other side, I saw an Acacia tree that marked the start of a trail. It was so beautiful that I stopped and took pictures of it. I had never seen one up close before. It was so big and beautiful, and I could already envision painting it on a canvas with a waterfall behind it. It would be so beautiful. Looking at my watch as I start walking, I saw that the time is 222. And I thought about how weird it is that I keep seeing triple digits that are all the same numbers showing up today. I know that there is some kind of meaning to it, but I'm not sure what that is. I would have to look it up later. I walked for what seemed like forever before I finally came to the end of the walkway. At the end of the walkway, there was an arch made up of vines with roses, tulips, buttercups, and other flowers in it. I was in awe, and I just stared at it for a few minutes before I started to take pictures of it. As I was getting ready to step through the arch, I thought that I could hear voices, but they were far away. So I just shrugged it off as it being someone else walking along the trail further behind me. So I stepped through the arch, and when I looked up, I felt as though I was in another dimension. It was so beautiful. There was a huge waterfall and beautiful flowers. As I looked around, I also spotted different animals. I saw hummingbirds, snakes, butterflies, lightning bugs, and there are even other animals farther back that I couldn't see to tell what they are. I was just amazed at how amazingly beautiful that it is. As I was walking around, I saw a sign that said Mystic Waterfall. "Oh my god, it's real Sophia, and Jack was right," I said out loud. I felt like my body was heating up, and when I looked down, all of my birthmarks were glowing. "Its about time you showed up, child. We have waited so long for you to show up. It is time for you to take your place, and it is finally time that you learn who you truly are and who your parents really are," the voice says. "Who are you, where are you, and what do you want with me?" I said. "Who I am doesn't matter, it is you that matters. You are the key for our people. You are our lost princess, and with you back, our kingdom will be able to come back to this world again. Right now, our kingdom and our people are locked up, unable to come and go like they used to. Years ago, there was a portal to our world, and we used to have unlimited access to it. We could come or go as we pleased," She said. "What happened to the kingdom? How did it get locked up? And why do you keep saying that I'm your lost princess? I'm a nobody. I was abandoned at a fire station. I grew up in foster care. I have no family. I never had parents who loved or even cared about me. They threw me away like I was trash. Im a nobody," I said on a sob. "You are NOT a nobody Aurora Bell. You are a princess to the kingdom of Hela Karabryn. I know how you have grown up, and as much as it hurts me to say this, it was necessary. Your mother had no choice but to leave you where she did. She was trying to protect you, and as for your father, he doesn't even know of your existence. But when he does find out about you, he's going to be so happy. He is closer to you than you think, by the way. All he's ever wanted was a family, and he thought that he would have that when he found your mom. They were mates, you see, and they spent one night together, and she disappeared on him. He has spent these past twenty-one years trying to find her. She had to disappear to save you, the future of our kingdom. You see, the Old King and Queen were the nicest people I had ever met. They had one daughter who was supposed to end up being the Queen of our people, but things changed. His Majesty's younger brother turned evil, and he tried to take over the kingdom. King Roman and Queen Arabella were able to protect themselves, but in doing so, they had to shut down the portal. When they did that, Prince Dexter was on this side of it, and he got locked out of the kingdom. They were able to protect everyone who was on that side, but those of us on this side had to hide. Your mother, Princess Lucinda, was also on this side when everything went down. After you were born she disappeared, and no one knows where she is. You will learn more as you go; your guides will fill you in. Because your father is a dragon, you will have a dragon counterpart. You will also have a basilisk snake that you can call for to use as a weapon. It can either turn into a sword when you need it, or it can slither on the grass next to you for extra protection. Because your mother was a royal phoenix, then you will also have a phoenix counterpart. Not only will you be able to change into a phoenix, but if you die, she will bring you back as well. You will also be blessed with hummingbirds. Each of these three will have powers that will help you. They can also be used to send messages to your loved ones. Each of these six animals that you have, all currently look like birthmarks on your body. They will start to glow, and then after your twenty-first birthday, you will turn into them and meet them. After today, you will start to be able to hear and talk to them. You will soon meet not only your father but your mate as well. Once you meet them, they will help with your transitions. I know that this is a lot to take in, but you will get used to it all. Your life will become better for the most part. Your guardian will show up in your life soon as well and will help you along the way on your journey. It will be tough, and it will be hard, so keep your head up, and you will be fine. When the time is right, you will know when and where to open the portal. Remember, my child, you are not alone; your friends will understand. You can talk to them, they wont think that you're crazy, I promise. And anytime you need advice, you can come alone, and the path will open back up for you again. It will only work for you, so come alone. For now, go back, and when the time is right, you will know. Until we meet again, my child," and with that, the voice disappeared. It was alot of information to process, and I was so confused by it all. At some point, I had sat down on my cooler. I sat there for a few minutes just trying to absorb everything. After about fifteen minutes, I got up, gathered up my stuff, and went back under the arch. After I crossed over the bridge, I turned around, and the bridge had disappeared. I looked down at my watch, and it showed that it was now 555. I had been back there for three hours, but it didn't feel that long. I was tired after the long day, so I headed back to my car. I decided to get a hotel room and rest for the night. It had been a long day with a lot of information that I had to process. When I got to the hotel and checked in, I ordered room service and then sent a message to Darcy and Sam to let them know I was staying here for the night. I needed to talk to Sophia and Jack also, but I would wait until they got home. I needed to think about a lot of things first. My life really is gonna change, but is it gonna be for the good or for the bad?
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