Sera's POV
"We're here."
This place is quite peaceful, to say the least. Bénesse, the land of magic. Legends say this is where the fairies used to live due to the number of 'miracles' going on in this place. They're not wrong. Even in winter the scenery is breathtaking.
"Where on Earth are you going, Leiron? Don't be so carefree." you might get us in trouble.
"Chill out, Sera. We went here to explore, no? It's not like this place is dangero-- YOUCH WHAT WAS THAT" this guy, I swear.
"Hmm... an electrical barrier, huh? That's new. Come along now."
That's odd, they usually place these barriers when a war breaks out.
The people here are oddly calm though. Curious.
"THE LADY HAS ESCAPED" the what now...?
"SEAL THE BARRIER, SHE CAN'T GO FAR. FIND HER." the guards are awfully stressed today, eh?
"Excuse me, sir. What happened?"
"Lady Aisha Rosebelle escaped the palace again. This is a daily occurrence, honestly speaking." so they abuse that dang barrier because of some bratty noble...? No, there's something off...
"Why does she escape the palace so often? Is it really that bad in there?"
"Don't ask further questions, or you'll see your head flying. I beg you not to ask about her ever again to anyone. Just... a warning for your safety, my lady. HIYAAA"
Okay... I take back when I said this is a peaceful place because what the HELL was that?
"Hey Sera, I found us a place to stay. Why are there guards everywhere?"
"Don't ask"
"Geez, okay Ms. Sassy Pantaloons"
"Whatever, we just need that elixir and we're heading home"
"All right Sei, what's wrong?"
"I've been thinking about that lady..."
"Oh, that Lady Aisha. I heard she escaped."
"Yeah... I was wondering why they wanted her so bad. You saw how desperate they were to find her, no?"
"She's probably someone very important. I mean, she's from the palace they say. Of course they'd want her back. Stop worrying about it and rest. I'll ask the cook if they can cook us pumpkin soup tonight."
"All right."
Someone very important, huh? Come to think of it, her surname is Rosebelle... Rosebelle... I've heard of them before I just don't know where... Oh well, that's none of my business now. He's right, maybe I should rest for a while.
The 3 dayslater...
"Thank you for your stay." the hotel owners are pretty nice here. Maybe I should visit again some time.
"We should thank you too for caring for us, miss. We're leaving now."
"Take care, you two."
... the snow is pouring heavily again...
"Hey Sera, got any luck?"
"Not a single potion shop has it... Heck did we just waste our time here? cough cough "
"Woah, woah maybe you should go in the carriage now. It's freezing, you know?"
"I can't trust my stuff with you"
"Fair enough"
*rattle* *rattle*
I can't believe our trip to Bénesse was that fast. It felt like a dream. The glistening ice puddles all over the place, the cheerful look of every building even during heavy snowfalls, the kingdom walls glowing with light decorations, and those delicious pumpkin soups. Maybe it's not that bad of a trip. I still need to find the elixir though; my cough is getting worse as I try to ignore it.
*rattle* * rattle* *rattle* *THUD*
"What the--what's wrong out there?"
"Sera--"
"We need to check, NOW"
"Okay, okay... HEP--you're not going out"
"Why not? Because I'm sick? OUT OF MY WAY"
I opened the door and saw a panicking coachman with someone that seemingly looks like a child lying on the ground. Oh great, we killed someone.
"She's still alive, I've checked her pulse, but she's probably not going to wake up soon. I should try heating her up with my magic."
"No, don't. She was probably here for some time. Heating her up all of a sudden can kill her?"
"Get the child inside the carriage, wrap her up with a cloak or anything that's thick fabric. As for you young lady, aren't you sick? For an older sister you act like the young--OUCH OUCH OUCH OKAY OKAY JUST GET IN, jeez I hate it when you pinch me"
"Well, that can get you into your senses doncha think?"
"I hate you"
Whatever.
As for this kid, she's oddly different. Her skin is as pale as bones, and her hair is as dark as plum. She looks severely malnourished like she haven't eaten in months. This poor girl, we nearly killed off this innocent thing. I must say she looks cute tho. Maybe if I feed her well enough, she'd be cute enough to have round cheeks hehe... Ahh I hope we get home soon.