DRUCLESS [AS PUBLISHED]

Meet Raefal

~You will understand after experiencing (feeling) the same thing as me.~

(Rirna Marhamah's Funeral)

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It felt like my body was so light as it was floating in the water. Ah, naw. It's like floating in the air. I would love to open my eyes. However, this is difficult. Wait, I think I opened my eyes. It's just that this place is so dark.

The light made Trissya feel glare. The woman blinked and chose to close her eyes for a moment. After a while, he opened his eyes again to adjust to the light in that place.

Trissya found herself sleeping on the green grass. He's in the hills. With the consciousness already gathered, Trissya stood up and looked around.

Am I in the human world? But, where is this?

The woman frowned. He didn't recognize the place. A foreign place according to him. The light blue dress she was wearing twitched in the wind.

Trissya spread her gaze. In front of him was only a stretch of grass and the curves of the hills. Trissya set her foot to find something that could answer her question. Trissya down the hill.

After walking quite a distance, Trissya found a goat. The woman approached and saw the goat eating the grass.

Trissya felt like she recognized the goat, "Ah? You're the goat that likes to run away, right? Ta-but..no aunt Lisna has cooked you, right?"

Trissya held the goat. However, the goat disappeared into a dust grain. Trissya looked up and saw the dust swirling in the air and disappearing into the wind.

Trissya started to worry.

"It's not like this is the human world. But, this is also not a drucless world..." Trissya touched her goosebumps, "maybe this is on the border of the human world with the spirit world."

Trissya touched her stomach. He remembered when the knife he was holding was thrust into his stomach. Trissya didn't feel any scars there. That means he is dead.

Feeling the presence of someone, Trissya turned her head. Both eyes widened. The dark brown bead trembled looking at the man in front of him. Without another reaction, the woman stood glued.

The move approached. The man in front of him put his hand in his pants pocket. The gray bead looked at him meaningfully. Trissya could not hold back her tears.

Raefal, the man was standing in front of him. The man had a shirt that was in matching color with his dress.

He smiled handsomely.

"Why are you here?" Ask Raefal. Trissya wiped her tears, "I want to see you."

Raefal averted his gaze, "You still have to live, Trissya."

The woman shook her head quickly, "I don't want to live with Daeriel. I want to die."

Raefal stepped into Trissya's arms, "I'm happy you're here. But, I'd rather squirm you breathe and your heart beats."

Trissya returned Raefal's embrace. She was crying in the man's arms.

"If you were born again one day, would you want to be with me?" Ask Trissya. Raefal did not answer immediately. However, a moment later, he asked, "Are you sure you believe in reincarnation?"

Trissya seemed to think without any intention of answering.

"Born again with a new body and new memories. I won't remember you. But, I will love you with new feelings." Raefal answered Trissya's neglected question. Sounds ambiguous.

Trissya let go of her embrace. He looked at Raefal.

"I want to come with you" said Trissya. Raefal shook his head, "It's not time yet."

Raefal brought his face closer. Both of Trissya's eyes were closed. When that warm kiss landed on his lips, Raefal slowly turned into a grain of dust and flew away in the wind.

"Hem.hemm."

"Trissya, wake up."

Trissya flinched open her eyes. He looked around. The woman found herself lying weakly on the bed. He was in Daeriel's room, Zeroun's palace.

The kiss felt real. Trissya touched her lips. At least he felt a little calm after meeting Raefal in a dream. When Trissya moved to get up, her stomach ached, so she grimaced softly.

Dharaa in the room. He was surprised to see Trissya had woken up.

"Ah? Trissy! Thank goodness." Dharaa helps Trissya to sit down. Dharaa took the water and gave it to Trissya. The woman drank it. His throat feels fresher.

"I have to tell the king" said Dharaa. However, Trissya withdraws Dharaa's hand. The woman grumbled, "Don't make me want to die again."

Dharaa turned his face back, "But, I have to say the same king...."

"You left me, when I was dead again, would you?" Threat Trissya. Dharaa immediately shook his head, "You're such a threat, anyway?"

"Belgroff."

Silent.

Dharaa was confused as to what to say. While Trissya still neutralizes the pain in her stomach.

"I'm glad you're all right. It's thanks to Prince Raefal's diamond that was planted into your body" Dharaa said. Trissya was surprised, immediately she looked at the female physician.

"King Daeriel and princess Laureen were very panicked and anxious. They don't sleep for a few days" Dharaa said.

Trissya frowned, "How long have I not been awake?"

"One week" answered Dharaa. Trissya was wide-eyed, "What?!"

"Yes, one week in the drucless world."

Trissya let out a heavy sigh. He chose to put his body back on the bed while grimacing softly.

Dharaa said, "Princess Laureen thinks you killed yourself because you don't like her. Every day he comes here and wakes you up. Yesterday your fingers moved. Princess Laureen immediately hid. He doesn't want you to wake up squirming him."

Trissya was caught off guard by Dharaa's words. He responded, "Why is he? Whatdoes thatmean? He wants to get my attention? Ah, it's impossible."

Dharaa let out a slow breath, "Every day princess Laureen goes to the temple with king Daeriel. They pray that you wake up again."

Trissya covered her ears. Dharaa shook his head slowly looking at Trissya's behavior.

The door to the room opened. The two women looked. Daeriel came in. He looked at Trissya who was already conscious. The man hid his surprise. Trissya gave a normal expression.

Dharaa then bowed and left the room. Daeriel approaching. He pulled out a blanket to cover Trissya's body.

"You should have pointed that knife at my stomach" Daeriel said. Trissya knitted her brows. That was the original plan. However, for some reason he even thought of stabbing himself.

"But I won't die just because of that little knife" Daeriel said. Trissya scoffed, "What did I kill you for? I want to die because I want to meet Raefal in heaven."

Daeriel clenched his hand. He was really upset by that name. Daeriel pulls Trissya's arm. The woman grimaced for a moment. Daeriel felt unbearable as well. He released Trissya.

"After you've healed, don't blame me if I'm rougher with you" Daeriel warned. Trissya threw away her face, "Who can be comfortable with you, if you like that."

"I think it's because you're that way."

I heard running from outside the room. Trissya and Daeriel turned their heads when the door opened. Laureen. The little girl was surprised to see Trissya staring at her. Laureen closed the door again. He passed to his room. Daeriel took a long breath. He moved and passed to his daughter's room.

Trissya let out a heavy sigh.

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Daeriel was having a meeting with the kings. In addition to talking about royal cooperation, they are also happy, because Queen Natrissya has returned to health.

After it became dark, the kings bade to return to their respective kingdoms.

Daeriel stepped towards his room. That big door he opened. He was surprised to not see Trissya.

The man started to panic.

It could be that Trissya was intent on killing Laureen. Ah, how is this?  Daeriel rushes to find Trissya to her daughter's room.

The man forcibly opened the door of Laureen's room. And sure enough, Daeriel looked up at Trissya being with Laureen in the room.

The two women sitting on the floor looked at him.

Laureen and Trissya seemed to be talking. But....

When did they get along?  Inner Daeriel.

Laureen moves her hand at Daeriel to join her. The man was still standing glued in front of the door.

"Well, you're in Laureen's room? Back to the room, there!" Daeriel told Trissya. The woman stood up. However, Laureen clasped Trissya's hand.

"Dad tidul sendili aja, Icca's mother want to be put in kamal Laueen," murmured Laureen. Daeriel snorted softly, "What if he suddenly eats you? He's a man who likes to eat drucless."

Laureen glanced at Daeriel and Trissya alternately. The little girl narrowed her eyes indicating she was suspicious of her father.

"Dad lied again, huh? Icca's mom was the same Laueen ate the food, really."

Daeriel stepped in. He slept on the couch and closed his eyes. With his eyes closed, Daeriel said, "Dad's not going anywhere."

Laureen smiled amusedly. Trissya looked at Laureen while tilting her head.

"Dad was fierce, but the father was lonely. That's why he's like that" Laureen said. Trissya replied, "Yes, he is like that."

Nasty, Inner Trissya.

Laureen shook Trissya's hand, "Mother, tomorrow I'm going to the temple. Mom accompany me, yeah."

Trissya seemed to think, "Emm, fine."

Laureen smiled excitedly. Trissya touched Laureen's face. The little girl closed her eyes, feeling her mother's touch.

Trissya said, "You're beautiful, you look a lot like mom."

To Laureen, Trissya's speech sounded ambiguous. He opened his eyes. There was sadness on that face.

"Mother Qwella doesn't consider Laueen. Qwella's mom hates Laueen. But, as if Laueen was sullen, Icca's mother was not even the same Laueen," said the little girl with enthusiasm.

Trissya was saddened to hear Laureen's words. Her reflexes pulled Laureen's body and hugged the little girl tightly. Laureen instead laughed as she returned Trissya's embrace.

"Mother Icca loves Laueen?"

Trissya did not know what to answer. Yet....

"Yes." Yeah."

Laureen tightened her arms, "Laueen was so happy, Laueen didn't want to be snubbed."

"Why?" Ask Trissya.

"Laueen was afraid that when he woke up, Icca's mother wasn't here."

Trissya shook her head as she peeked at the top of Laureen's head, "Mom won't leave. You should sleep. He said he'd go to the temple tomorrow."

"Mom want to sing a song?"

Trissya. He muttered a tone that was often heard from Raefal's lips, "Hem."

Slowly, Laureen's eyes closed and she began to adventure in her dream world.

Trissya cried silently as she hugged Laureen. If she gave birth to Aerilyn, maybe her daughter was also spoiled like Laureen.

Without Trissya noticing, Daeriel was watching her. The man pretended to be asleep.

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Daeriel woke up while stretching his muscles. The man got up while grimacing holding his waist. He slept there last night in anticipation of the possibility of Trissya hurting his daughter.

Daeriel saw that the two women he loved were still asleep.

"Who wants to go to the temple still sleeps." Daeriel muttered to himself. He remembered last night's incident.

Daeriel looked at Trissya who was crying silently while hugging Laureen. Daeriel looked at him expressionlessly. Trissya began to fall asleep in a sitting state hugging Laureen.

Daeriel couldn't bear to see that. He got up to them. The man moved Laureen to the bed. Then he lifted Trissya's body and put her to bed beside Laureen.

Daeriel pulled out a blanket to cover the two women. The man smiled and then kissed his daughter. His view turned to Trissya. The man wiped the remaining tears on Trissya's cheek.

Gently, he kissed Trissya's slightly open lips.

With no intention of disturbing Trissya and Laureen, Daeriel passes out of the room.

After a hot day, Trissya and Laureen wake up. They both went to the temple as planned. Daeriel decided to come. He still suspects that Trissya could hurt Laureen at any time.

Laureen and Trissya saw a beautiful temple in front of them. Daeriel did not come in. He let Trissya and Laureen in.

Trissya was amazed by the beautiful carvings perfectly carved into the temple walls. The woman did not stop amazed. His hands gently moved touching the carving.

Laureen, who had been holding Trissya's hand, pulled her near a statue of a beautiful woman standing with a winged animal perched in her hand.

"The goddess Amiless is the only goddess of the ducless nutmeg" Laureen said. The little girl bowed her body to the statue.

"Dad said, Goddess Amiless is very strong and symbolizes the mother nutmeg ducless. Whatever we ask for, we will buy it. I asked for mother's recovery. And Goddess Amiless bought him. I've recovered" Laureen said.

"You want to ask for something else?" Ask Trissya. Laureen shook her head, "I want to say thank you. Kalena Goddess Amiless has bought me everything I want."

The little girl stared at the statue of Goddess Amiless then smiled, "Thank you for bringing me a good mother."

Trissya noticed what Laureen was doing. The little girl looked at her mother.

"Mom don't want to ask for anything?" Ask Laureen. Trissya nodded and shook her hand, "No, no, you're the one."

"Why?" Laureen looked at Trissya questioningly. Trissya turned her head around, "Emm, next time."

They both went out.

"Dad said, Goddess Amiless is very big," said Laureen. Trissya turned her head without stopping her steps, "What big?"

"Mother Pelnah see the moon?" Laureen asked who was looking seriously at her mother. Trissya nodded, "Yes."

"That's his eyes."

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The red moon illuminated the drucless world with its dim light. Trissya sat in the window. As usual, he stared out. However, this time he was slightly goosebumps looking at that red moon.

Laureen said it was the eyes of Goddess Amiless. His eyes are that big? What about his body? Trissya shuddered at the creeps imagining it.

A hand touched his shoulder. Trissya flinched and almost fell down. However, that hand grabbed his waist.

Trissya turned, said Daeriel.

"You're surprised? So don't sit here." Daeriel lifted Trissya's body and closed the window. The woman looked at her husband's back.

Will he force me again? I really can't move very well. But, free of charge.he will definitely torture me again with this curse seal, Trissya's inner while rubbing her stomach which still hurts from the knife.

Daeriel. Trissya nodded and took a few steps back. Daeriel raised his eyebrows.

"Why again?" Ask Daeriel while approaching. Trissya shook her head quickly.

Daeriel smiled as she approached Trissya, "You're afraid I'm touching you?"

The woman held her husband's chest. Daeriel gently rubbed Trissya's hair, "I won't touch you, really. The wound in your stomach must still not heal. But don't be happy just yet. If you're cured, I'll do it again and again."

Daeriel drew closer and revealed his gentle figure. Instead of feeling comfortable with Daeriel's tenderness, Trissya instead retreated away.

"I want to hug you" said Daeriel. Trissya. However, Daeriel did not need the woman's approval. He stepped up and grabbed Trissya. The woman did not refuse, nor did she return her embrace.

"Thank you for comforting my daughter. I don't know if you really love him, or if you have other intentions and purposes" Daeriel said.

"If you dare hurt my daughter, I will never forgive you. I'll make you sorry." Daeriel's words sounded soft, yet full of threat.

"You should be able to read my mind now" Trissya replied. Daeriel smiled, "You're right, I can read your mind when I come into direct contact with your body."

Silent.

"Trissya, I love you. I'm not lying. I told her the truth," Daeriel paused, "what can I do to make you love me?"

There's no answer. It seemed that Trissya did not want to answer Daeriel.

The man let go of his embrace and chose to sleep. He turned his back to Trissya and said, "Then, go to sleep. No need to think about what I just said."

~

Days pass quickly in the drucless world.

Laureen and Trissya are getting closer. They look like real mothers and children. Trissya seemed to have forgotten the bad events that had happened to her. It was thanks to Laureen who was always with him. Laureen has made Trissya feel the meaning of life.

There is no longer any desire for death in Trissya. He's pretty happy with Laureen.

"It's time to go to the holy river, Laureen has to clean up there" Trissya muttered as she passed looking for her daughter. He entered Laureen's room.

"Laureen darling? You where?" Trissya asked as she spread her gaze to every corner of the room.

Laureen was still asleep with an adorable expression. Trissya walked up to him while chuckling softly at Laureen.

The woman played Laureen's round cheeks, "Laureen, it's time to go to the holy river."

The little girl opened her eyes. Still half conscious, Laureen got up while rubbing her eyes. Trissya noticed what Laureen was doing.

The little girl looked at her mother while stretching out both hands. Trissya understands. He hugged the tiny body and carried it out.

Trissya asked her servant, "Where is Daeriel? He'll have to escort Laureen to the sacred river."

"Her Majesty Daeriel is meeting with the kings" the servant replied.

Trissya and Laureen looked at each other.

"Oh yeah, we're the ones there" Laureen said. Trissya seemed to think, "Two?"

Laureen nodded.

With some consideration, Trissya and Laureen went to the holy river with some cavalry to escort them. Trissya had left a message to one of the servants, to tell Daeriel that they had both gone to the holy river.

The holy river, though,

Trissya washed the body of Laureen who did not want to take off her clothes.

"Laueen's ashamed, if you're finely undressing."

Trissya let out a long sigh, she took Laureen to the riverbank and let her play water with him.

Some fish were jumping around them. Laureen laughed happily.

Nice weather around there. There are many animals playing on the river. The sound of bird singing calmed anyone who heard it. Trissya remembered Raefal.

The woman's daydream faded. Trissya looked at the rapidly changing sky. He lifted Laureen's body and said, "Laureen, we go home, yeah."

Both of Laureen's legs even thrashed, "Don't want, Laueen still want to play."

Trissya. He dropped the little girl back into the water.

It seems that night is coming soon. Trissya takes Laureen to the mainland.  They're preparing to come back.

The soldiers who were quite far away from them heard a strange sound. They look at each other.

Trissya and Laureen walked towards the place where the soldiers were. However, it is getting darker. The sun in the drucless world was slowly sinking. The beauty near the sacred river suddenly turned frightening.

All the animals were running around hiding before the sun completely sunk. The fish in the river were no longer visible. They stopped jumping. The river became suddenly deserted as if no living creatures lived there.

The beautiful bird sounds were also suddenly gone. Laureen looked around with a frightened expression.

The trees changed shape to be terrifying. The clump that lay on the ground became taller than a human adult.

The pretty flowers clench back and hide in between the leaves and stems.

Trissya hugged Laureen tightly.

"Mother, Laueen is afraid" Laureen whispered. Trissya tightened her arms, "There's a mother here."

They both continued to step. The sun is really sinking.

Darkened.

However, Trissya and Laureen are still running even without lighting. Trissya raised her daughter's body and she walked faster.

A red moon appeared, making Trissya even more afraid. He tried to walk faster.

There was a sound like a snarl from behind them. The deeply frightened Trissya had no intention of stopping. He also did not want to look back.

Laureen hugged Trissya by the neck.

The sound of the snarl sounded so close. Laureen moved her head looking at who was behind them.

Both of her little eyes were wide-eyed at that thing. He closed his eyes.

Trissya puffed up staring at the perfect red moon like the eyes of someone so big.

"Mother don't look, Goddess Amiless is watching us." Hearing Laureen's words, Trissya grew even more afraid. A few more steps down the hill, he'll reach his soldiers.

However, the black shadow darted swiftly ahead of Trissya and Laureen. The two women turned their heads in fear seeing the form of an alien creature in front of him.

Trissya's body trembled withstanding her fear. He fell to the ground. Laureen was scared too. He hugged his mother's arm.

Negative aura surrounded them.

"Come alone to me."

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10.12:02 October 2019

Ucu Irna Marhamah's