Dragon Drips

Chapter 17 . Labyrinth of hearts bag 2

The eyes of Arcila and Arsen were stunned by the beauty that was displayed in front of them. Palaces with golden ornaments and a variety of flower shrubs appear neatly arranged along the road they pass.

The number of animals that do not know what they are doing makes Arcila slightly shudder even though he admitted there are whispers from them that he can hear.

The man who was the guide for the two stopped in a hallway with a gate that had been opened and came out the figure of a handsome young man who made Arsen immediately strangled with a perfectly fluffy smile.

"Leo!!"

Leo walked with a smile that was no less fluffy. Hugging the older brother who for 2 years can only be seen from behind a mirror without being able to touch.

"Gosh, you survived the deck. You know, brother is looking for you like a madman in the space limitations that you have. Brother was desperate at that time if only Mr. Gara did not come to see brother. My sister."

Arsen hugged the body of Leo who could only smile in the arms of his brother. That sense of happiness rippled in the heart of Arcila who was watching the two at this moment.

"Miss." Leo extended his hand greeting Arcila.

But the beautiful girl did not heed Leo's hand. He chose to hug Leo tightly as Arsen had hugged him. Leo was a little surprised because they weren't too close in the first place. But the young man chose to return a glimpse of Arcila's embrace in honor of the beautiful girl who had to tear up again.

"I'm glad you're safe, Leo. We thought you were a victim. But the absence of news about you makes you optimistic if you survive."

The three of them were still standing at the end of the door.

"Miss, sorry." Leo blurted out while bowing his head.

Arcila wiped her tears, she nodded. Arcila thought of the apology Leo said for being presumptuous to return his embrace. But Leo's next expression made him distrustful.

"So, did you see what happened back then?" Arsen who was no less surprised pulled the shoulder of the younger brother to face him. Nodding the young man's head of responsibility made limp both legs Arsen who could not imagine how to be in his sister's position at that time. Afraid, ayok, shocked and certainly sad mixed into one.

"I saw it, brother. L saw. With my own two eyes I saw how my father's body had collapsed after failing to try to help the young lady. Dad didn't move after the two men grabbed his body. Afterwards I saw the young Madam moaning for a moment before the two of them finally shut up. At that time I was stuck in place, my legs felt stiff and my head felt very heavy. I was crying but somehow I couldn't make the slightest sound. I somehow lost consciousness afterwards. Then after I woke up, I was already in this palace. They saved me, brother." Leo spoke with tears that had been held there for a long time. The young man was filled with overflowing emotions.

The tightness that has been squeezing his chest for 2 years feels evaporated when he managed to reveal everything in front of his brother. Arsen kissed his sister's head full of longing.

Although famous for being naughty and ignorant, Leo is a smart and diligent young man. Every day he would take care of pets in the backyard before spending his time playing. Although different mothers, but both love each other.

"Your Majesty is waiting, princess." Ario came with a smile.

The young man let both of them in. While Leo and Ario followed them behind.

Up ahead, looks Gara standing gallantly. His sharp eyes highlighted in the shade, there was a longing there to see the figure of the princess who had grown into a beautiful girl.

Arcila was still staring fixedly at that face, the face she saw in the photo in the secret room in the main room occupied by the deceased so long ago. What was different was the shadow of a giant snake not seen there.

Arcila turned to look at Arsen who was smiling towards her. The young man nodded his head as if giving her confidence that everything would be fine.

Arcila returned Arsen's smile before looking back at Gara who had now stretched out both hands, asking Arcila to go in there.

With a slow step, Arcila stepped closer and closer. Gara's smile that never separated from his lips is now more and more when the princess has stood before him. Arcila rubbed her tears before scattering into the body of a handsome man who was none other than his own father. A father he had not seen in 20 years of his life.

In the past, he thought hard and suspected about the absence of the figure of the father at his side. Her mother and grandparents said the man was working somewhere far away. Now Arcila knew the real reason why her father couldn't point to her.

"Dad." His voice vibrates.

"I'm sorry, dear father, you can meet me." He hugged Arcila's body.

Both are still dissolved in the newness mixed with sadness until they do not realize the presence of Derrick who has stood before them. The young man stared at the instens of the younger brother's face.

In Derrick's eyes, a yellow Sanca snake was clearly visible. The young man did not make a sound just a hissing sound could be heard. Gara who realized the presence of the son immediately broke his embrace.

Just as Derrick was, Arcila stared with a sharp gaze that inexplicably made the atmosphere a little gripping. Before long Derrick's form turned into a large black snake with brightly lit eyes. Arcila who was still staring unmoved.

Arsen who was there was surprised and inching to get close to Arcila to stay away. But his movements were stifled with checks from Ario and Leo who shook their heads slowly. Signs that Arsen is standing in his place. While Gara who was still standing between his two children just fell silent.

This is a difficult time that must be passed by the two children. Derrick and Arcila are bound by emotions they should be able to avoid. It was one of the things that made Gara choose to separate his two children so as not to hurt each other. Moreover, Derrick, the stealth gene that is so thick on him is very domineering. Gara had warned the son before and now it was all up to the young man.

Arcila who was a little provoked by his emotions finally turned into a large snake figure. Arsen who had indeed known it was just a breath of weight, the change in the form of Arcila which is no longer a shadow affirming that all his real is no longer a dream that he had been trying to believe.

Unlike Leo who rounded the perfect eye. He who did not know the truth was very surprised by what he saw. All are silent and even move they do not want to.

Just silently watching the 3 big snakes up ahead were interacting for some reason. No one understands because Ario also seems to have been prevented from being able to know what happened. Gara's embodiment that changed along with his two children made the atmosphere turn more gripping.

The fear and worry more Arsen felt especially when staring at the moon is increasingly shining brightly up there.

"Cila, whatever you are and whatever you are. I still love you." He looked at the yellow Sanca snake not far in front of him.