Wings & Dreams

Crilieal

Because Kei forgot to bring the tent equipment, they were forced to stop in the cave. This cave is actually made by the Fae, which is intended as a protective place in case the weather in this park is not controlled.

This cave is only equipped with makeshift equipment, such as a worn bed, as well as a hoe and a small knife to pick up flowers. Fae like himself only needs flower powder or honey liquid as food, just like birds and other insects. They are also not easily hungry and have a more likely survival ability than humans.

People like Clara.

"What do you think he's going to dream?" Rio asked next to her. Now the four of them were already inside the cave, sheltering from this uncertain weather. Actually this wind is nothing for Fae Ventus like him, and also for Fae Fire like Rio and Dain because they can warm their own bodies.

The problem here is Clara. The girl had already fallen asleep in Zeyn's robe and blankets were provided in the cave.

"Don't know. I hope he doesn't meet Chrys" Kei replied.

Dain suddenly rose to his feet and walked to the mouth of the cave. "I'll let you know if the weather improves. By then, we'd have to wake Clara."

After Dain disappeared from sight, Rio continued his remark. "What do you think Clara is?"

"You mean?"

"I mean, from your point of view as a Fae. That girl is only human, she's probably only a dozen years old."

"Different from those of us who have been almost half a century?"

"If I am still young" Rio said with a laugh. Kei shook his head in disbelief. "Sometimes I envy how you can just laugh. That's right, one of the secrets to staying young."

"Oh yeah? So I always have to smile to keep looking young?" Rio raised the tip of his lips. Instantly Kei's heart raced. He hurriedly turned his face to the ground.

Rio sighing. "There's so much love for him."

Kei still did not look at his face. "You mean, Clara?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Why indeed? Are you also worried about her condition, just like Zeyn?"

Rio twirled around his dagger, staring blankly at Clara who was fast asleep. "Maybe. I'm more worried because he's just a little human being, but he ruined his life by meeting Fae like us."

"It's dramatic what you say."

"That's right. Just look at his condition. He should still be in the human world, living a household life with a future husband and so on."

"You think it's that simple?"

"Yes, that's what I know about humans. Their lives are that simple. Different from us," Rio explained to him.

"I know," muttered Kei. That's why I envy him.

They shared silence, enjoying the sound of Clara's steady breath, as well as the breeze that escaped into the cave. Finally Rio returned to speaking to reduce the awkwardness.

"About what you explained to me and Dain at that time."

"Huh?"

"Clara's Capabilities. How did it actually happen?"

Kei put his knees to his chest. "I don't understand. Only Zeyn and Clora saw the girl use her abilities, once when she was very young."

Kei looked at Clara. Now the girl was writhing, and muttering in her sleep. I don't know what dreams he's having right now. "All I know is that he can see the future. However, I'm sure there must be more to it than that, which even Zeyn doesn't know."

"What-like?"

Kei fell silent, trying to clear his mind. "Don't know. I just have a hunch that there's a meaning behind all this. Something even Clara doesn't know."

***

Uh. This place again. Feels familiar.

I was surrounded by tall trees. My bare feet stepped on the soft snow. Since this is in a dream, maybe I don't feel cold.

After a few seconds, I realized where this place was. This is definitely the Winter Garden.

"Why do I dream of going to this place?" I remember this path. This is the path I take with my friends. And this is where Zeyn parted ways with us.

The rustling sound of bushes suddenly sounded from the left direction. I turned my head and heaved a sigh of relief as it turned out that it was just the wind blowing.

"Hmm." I have an idea. How about I head to the cave where we rest? It seems like I still have a lot of time before waking up from a dream.

I kept going, this time with quick steps. My heart was pounding, probably because I was nervous about what I was going to see.

The sound of leaves swiping again sounded. This time I'm sure it's not the wind.

Something caused the bushes to sway.

"Chi."

"Who's there?!" I looked over and vaguely saw a movement. With a nervous feeling, I stepped closer to the bushes, and directly split the leaves with both hands.

"We're here."

I gasped and fell to the ground. Just as I looked back, I saw tiny winged creatures.

They're so small, their height is probably just my finger. Their wings reflect sunlight, while their silvery-white straight hair looks beautiful and mingles with the surroundings.

"Man." Whisper them.

I stared at them without blinking. They look like little fairies I used to meet in children's fairy tales. What struck me was their wings. It felt like I had to pluck their wings, then keep them to myself

"Don't try to do that!" Sizzle one of them. I swerved and rose up from the snowy ground. "You can... read my mind?!"

"Of course, stupid. It's just a dream." They grinned, and instantly I no longer saw the beautiful little fairies.

Fangs suddenly came out of their mouths. Their eyes turned black.

"Because it's just a dream, don't be afraid of us."

I covered my ears. But it was in vain because their voices were ringing in my mind.

"Don't be afraid! Comehere! Don't be afraid of us!"