The Forbidden Forest

The Forbidden Forest

There were many hidden stories everything around the world that we had today. From the deepest ocean to the faraway island of which many mysterious creatures that lived on it had their stories that even until now, it was still untold.

Many people around the world had their unique stories and beliefs that no one could tell their genuineness because none could prove it. The mystery that lies behind them became hearsays for the people who heard the story as it became a part of their urban legend.

But nobody knew that the mystery of the faraway forest, that so-called Monandria, had a story that showed a different kind of love and sacrifices of people who wanted to find long-lasting love. Love that conquered everything but also became a curse that might lead to death and revenge.

The forbidden forest was the place for those who had immortal power. The place for almighty and for those who would die for the name of the most powerful and undefeatable power that we called "love".

Many Elementals were living inside the forest. There were also many rare plants and strange animals that freely lived in there for over a thousand years. And there were no worries and doubts for those who had the ability to take advantage of others, and cruelty was the only key to survive.

One and the most powerful Elemental that ruled the forest was Severous. He had the enormous power that made him the prince of the devils. He had a perfect facial feature. The way he smiled was the diamond of himself. His hand was soft but it held the Venomial power that every Elemental desired. His words were powerful than anyone else that he could command everything around the forest. He even had the ability to hear the voice of the wind. His hair seemed like a raven, it shone as the sun hit and made it glow. The way he spoke was frightening to all things that surrounded and heard him.

But even with the power that Severous had, there was also a kingdom that became his hindrance in the world of being an immortal. Situated at a faraway place was Desdemonian, it was ruled by their cruel queen.

Her name symbolized death for the witches that she overruled. The queen of Hallox was the next powerful individual who had the ability to disguise as anything she wanted. She could be a wild animal or even a simple witch. And the only eay to recognize her was to see the mark of the Hallox, the full moon tattoo on her chest. She did not pity anyone even her own kind. Her name was Senophie, her beauty was the opposite of her personality. The way she looks seemed like the sharpest thing that could cut you slowly. Her smile was the treasure that every Elemental wanted to find. But it was also this treasure that could cause you to persish.

In any case, the Halloxian kingdom, especially their queen, Senophie, desired more power such as the power that Severous only had, the Venomial power. The power that it had could turn the lives of anyone who wished to have eternal life. It made everything possible, by its power, the Forbidden Forest was created.

Time then flew like a bolt of lighting in the sky. The chaos and war between the two powerful kingdoms came. Both of them prepared for the awaited time for them to determine who was greater between them.

The Halloxian army seemed like sand at the shore, they darkened the whole palace because of the numerous numbers of witches they had. Their voices were heard across the kingdom when they roared for their incoming victory. The whole kingdom shook, every animal that heard their roars cried out in fear. They hid themselves at the place where they could feel their safety.

The water of Kerberos river, the river that runs in the forbidden forest, shuttled up to the humid air at the moment that the Halloxian army had their steps coming closer to the forbidden forest of Monandria. As the Halloxian army moved forward, the bright moon guided them until they reached the edge of the mountain. As it was so, their furious roars that could destroy the might of the enemy, was could be heard across the entire forest.

"Witches! As your queen, I will empower all of you. I hereby command everyone to kill anything and everything that you may find in that forest!" Senophie roared to the Halloxian army. Her overbearing voice echoed like thunder in the surroundings.

"Ahooo! Ahooo!" The Halloxian army bellowed in response to their queen. After which, they walked closer and closer to the forest until they reached the edge of Kerberos river where it flowed from the forbidden forest. They prepared for the war but they did not know that Severous could see them from the peak of the mountain. Severous stood bravely as he raised his hand telling the wind to make a storm.

"Wind, come to your king! Let your strength escape out of the four corners of this world. Listen! My power will be your guide!" Severous spoke in coldness. His voice could cause a chill to anyone who would hear it.

Suddenly, the strong storm came, the thunder and lightning struck everywhere it wanted. The whirls caused the hundreds of Halloxian to be brought up to the sky and be smashed by the great storm above.

"The journey to success is ready, witches! The weapon is now complete!" Senophie suddenly shouted again as she added without showing any hint of fear, "Halloxian! Let's fight!"

She gritted her teeth when she saw how the wind whirls smashed her army but it was not a hindrance for her because she knew that she had the only weapon that even Severous would rather beg to end his life immediately when faced against it.

"Ahhhh! For the queen and the kingdom!" The Halloxian roared like thunder. They rushed towards the forbidden forest to bring forth destruction.

On the other hand, Severous readied himself together with the Monandria for the coming war against Halloxian.

He used his power to give life to all things inside. The trees moved and its roots struck the coming Halloxian army. Every time that they were struck by the roots and branches of the trees, their bodies would immediately fade.

Almost half of the army vanished. As a result, Senophie furiously flew and rushed towards Severous. When she got closer enough, she landed on the ground and faced Severous. After which, she began walking closer and closer to him.

"Severous! I won't let you destroy my plans against you. The Venomial power belongs to me, to my kingdom, and you have no rights to own the thing that belongs to me." Senophie spoke coldly as she approached Severous. There was no lack of greed that could be seen in her eyes.

“Hmph!” Severous harrumphed coldly in disdain. This rotten witch dared to claim something she didn't own in the first place? Just how shameless was she?

That said, without saying anything, Severous gritted his teeth as he transformed into a feathery man. His perfect face became horrible, his snake eyes turned deep black and the same went for his veins. His fingernails were sharpened and he turned as a horrible monster.

He roared and his terrifying voice echoed across the entire forest, "I am the prince of the devil, the owner of the Venomial power. I already have it even before your ancestors wanted to take it from me."

Senophie stared coldly at Severous when she heard the annoying words that came from her mortal enemy.

"You know Severous I pity you hahaha," Senophie couldn't restrain from laughing as she continued and stared at Severous coldly again, "You are nothing! The one that you wished to be with you will never belong to you."

Senophie grinned widely when she thought about Luna, the one Severous desired the most. So knowing that Luna was taken by her, she became complacent enough that she could bring Severous down.

After a moment of pause, Senophie spread her arms again as she spoke with a mocking tone of her voice, "Look Severous! Look, they are all gone."

Severous then looked around him. He saw that almost everything in the forest was destroyed. Almost half of the trees turned into ashes that would immediately fade away when the wind blew against them. He gritted his teeth in anger. How could he tolerate something like this to happen? No matter how he looked at it, the scene was just too displeasing.

Couldn't take it any longer, Severous then flew in the middle of the forest as he spread his wings wide. He opened his hand with sharp claws as he roared fiercely that echoed all over the forest.

The Halloxian stopped, they were stunned to be precise when they heard the furious roar that came from the horrible prince of the devil. They couldn't help shifting their gaze at the sky above as there they saw a dark shadow that covered the body of Severous. The bolts of lighting came by. The Venomial power was witnessed by every Halloxian army. They were all astonished at the greatness of the power that Severous had.