The Girl Who Can't Sleep

Chapter 3: The Sorcerer's Wish

" Siri! Noooo!"

The old lady shouted as a girl dressed in black cloak vanishes under the curse given by a powerful witch. I can see the pain in the old lady's eyes as her tears continue to flow along her rugged face.

The old lady's knees suddenly trembles and in the next second I can see her plopping down in the muddy ground. Her old and worn-out skirt is now smudge with dirt. The old lady continue to cry, mourning repeatedly at the lost of her beloved daughter.

The sky started to cry, pouring a huge amount of water in the surroundings. The lightning and thunder also joins the scene, creating a really gloomy and at the same time, eerie feels. The forest that they are in right now is full of very ancient trees that can literally stand the heavy gushes of the eastern winds.

The lady is still weeping in the middle of the forest. Her shoulders are trembling as she release all of her grievances towards the world. The hate and anger that she feels are now devouring the little light remaining in the insides of her heart.

Out of a sudden, the old lady decided to stand up. The hatred in her eyes were still visible. She started to walk in the northern direction but she didn't notice the many pairs of red eyes staring at her intently.

The lady walks like a lifeless puppet. She did not pay attention to the heavy rains or even the cold wind that can instantly freezes any normal person. It was as if, the lady is now numb towards any pain.

In the next second, a wolf pack led by an alpha male with huge body and jet black fur suddenly attack the ignorant lady and bit her in the right shoulder. Other wolves also goes out from their hiding zones and started to gnaw at the old lady's body, tearing the flesh one by one, and pieces by pieces.

The face of the old lady held no traces of pain but I can see in her eyes that she only wishes one thing------ to get the justice that they all deserve.

The old lady murmurs incoherent words and suddenly, her necklace glows brightly and in the next second the old lady vanishes, like a wind brushing past our skin.

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"Ahhhhh"

I abruptly sit up. I am now in my bed, reading novels created by Nicholas Sparks when I suddenly doze off. I don't know what happened but I can still vividly remember the pain and the sorrow of the old lady.

Is it just a dream? Then why is it feels very real?

I said to myself. I stand up and look at the clock on top of the table beside my bed. It is already 11:00 in the evening. I decided to go to the kitchen and fetch some water to drink. I let the cold water drift onto my throat as it ease the tension brewing in my mind.

I walk again and enter my room, shutting the wooden door as I pass by.  I plopped on my bed and reflect on the weird dream.

The old lady is crying because of the death of her daughter, so? Why do I need to get involve in here? Sigh!

I sighed and chooses to let the fate do what it wants.

I make myself comfortable and remove all of my worries away. I started to close my eyes when suddenly the scene early in the morning started to replay in my mind.

When I am near the sight of the scene, I am shocked because of what I saw.

It is a garbage bag with a man rotting inside it.

I can smell the stench of death coming from its decaying body. The blood from its wounds are still gushing out of his skin. There's also house flies who are flying around it. The maggots are also starting to crawl all over its body.

It is a very gory scene but something caught my attention, the man's eyes are still open. It is as if something horrifying happened before its death.

I cover my mouth with my hand because I can feel the vomit starting to climb up my mouth.

"I'm very terrified! Gosh! Why do I need to see all of that!"

I said to myself. Meanwhile I can hear the sirens of the police nearby. They shooed all the people around the area of the crime scene.

Despite of my rugged breathing, I turn my head and walk away from the scene.

Aish! I open my eyes again and started to inhale and exhale. My heart is pounding rapidly as I remember the gory scene. I shake my head to erase the thought but it seems like the scene is heavily imprinted within my mind.

Soon, because of boredom, I decided to go in the other world. I can suddenly feel many goosebumps as a strange yet familiar energy crawls within my blood vessels. In the next second, my head feels light and my vision darkens but I did not panic, because it is normal.

I open my eyes again and I can see the  tall apple tree within my sight. I sigh, because finally I am here within my own world. I can feel a sense of security whenever I am here.

I look around my small castle. I can see Fenrir playing happily with Lila. The fishes in the pond are swimming actively. The cold breeze brought by the monsoon winds are very calming. It can ease any negativities within our minds.

I am happily appreciating this beautiful scene when suddenly a rugged man with torn clothes and blood stained sword is going in my direction. I form my scythe and readied myself from any incoming attack. Fenrir is also ready as he bare his teeth towards the unfamiliar man. Lila on the other hand, hides behind the small pot in the garden.

"Who are you?"

I ask the man warily. He wanted to say something but suddenly, a large amount of blood gushed out of his mouth.

I am left dumbfounded for a moment but I still go and rescued the man. I brought the injured man inside one of the spare rooms in my castle.

"Miss, why do you still save that strange man?"

Lila said worriedly. I look at her for a moment then continue tending the wounds of the man.

"Lila, you should remember that every creatures has the right to live, and I can't just let an injured man to die right?"

After that Lila does not said anything. I continue to bandage the fractured arms of the stranger. I ask Lila to bring a basin with lukewarm water and a face towel. The injuries of the man were not too severe. Maybe the stranger just faint because of exhaustion.

I stare at the appearance of the man. It seems like the man comes from the northern region because of the vest he have made out from a thick fur of some animal. The northern regions is famous for their extremely cold weather so a thick clothing is a must.

The man has a blonde hair. His skin is fair and almost translucent except for the wounded parts. The man has a fit body perfect for hunting in the forest.

I let the other party rest and sleep for a while. I started to walk out from the room and go towards the direction of the fountain in the middle of the garden. I sit at the edge of the fountain and look at the sky. The time here and the time in Earth are not the same. I can say that the cycle here are slower compared to the time in Earth.

I stare at the clouds as it sweeps through the sky. The morning breeze is very relaxing. I indulge myself in this serene scene when suddenly, Lila came out running towards my direction.

"Master! The strange man is already awake!"

Lila said with a sense of urgency. I stand up from my sitting position and run towards the spare room where I let the man rest.

When I open the door, I can see the man trying to sit up, but because of his many wounds it gives him a sudden surge of pain. I help the man to sit up, when he is settled, I got myself a chair and make myself comfortable.

I wait for the man to speak up, but he just stares at me intently. I sighed and decided to speak first.

" Who are you and why do you come here?"

I ask curiously. The man continue to stare and 10 seconds pass since I ask him a question. My patience almost went up when he started to speak with difficulty.

"T-the curse, you must b-break the curse!"

The man said after he losses his consciousness for the second time.