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VII

Amora

As you can probably guess, my childhood is the most confusing stage of my life. I had to learn how to control my powers and handle them with so much focus, careful as to not freeze my own fireballs and spread the flames in me. But there was a time wherein I accidentally burned down our kingdom with a single blow. It was horrifying, and thankfully, nobody was severely injured.

It was a huge struggle to control the intensity of each power as I grow up. Every day, I could feel my powers swirling around inside of me, pulsating as I become stronger. My powers were so secured, that I was the only one to ever have them radiate off my body. They reflect a halo-like glow, following every curve of my figure.

Since I reached eighteen, my body stopped aging and the sad thing about that is the thought that I'll continue watching the people around me eventually meet their ends.

My best friends Fayette, a Tempus and Purgeous, who you can just call Perry, is a sorcerer.

We meet up at the abandoned church between our fractions every day, bringing offerings from each other's fractions. Usually, Fayette won't bring anything because she's lazy and a pessimist. I didn't blame her though, she's the angel of death and I was sure she had seen and done things she's never wanted to see and commit.

On the other hand, Perry would always bring mixed potions, which usually caused us to get drunk and wake up in the church the next day. Those potions had enough power in them to kill a 500-ton beast from the Greater Beyond.

The Greater Beyond was a place on the edge of Vudos that separates us from the enemy known as Argetty.

It was a place that put people like me into shame. They were mostly immortal like us and had characteristics that weren't human-like. I had only heard stories and legends of The Argetties creating beasts they conjure up from various creatures and cross-breeding them. I thought of the day I'd come to face one, thinking what or how I'd react.

My answer, probably, was f*ck myself, because I was doomed.

I was an average built teenager with curves in the right places. I had a chocolate-colored hair with a white streak on the edge of my bangs. I was born with gray eyes but because of the power within me, the colors change depending on my mood.

I was at the abandoned church waiting for my friends as I lay on my back, playing the snowflakes between my hands, when the door busted open and I heard them giggling as they stumbled in.

I addressed without a look, “Sup, losers.”

Perry blew the snowflakes from between my hands, “You're an asshole.”

At the time he said, “There was a slight cracking sound and they vanished.”

“Fayette, knock it off,” I said, rolling my eyes.

I heard a voice to my right, “Don’t hate me because you're not me. I have power over every life.”

The angel of death is now threatening me, huh?

I swatted at the invisible silhouette, “The hell you do, I'm immortal.”

She reappeared knowing I was right. She had nothing against me nor can she kill me. I chuckle within myself. She sat next to me on the bench. Minutes later, Perry came stumbling and laughing.

He ran up to Fayette, “Stop doing that, I get motion sickness very easily, you know!”

She giggled, with rolling eyes, “Wizards.”

I shook my head laughing along with Fayette, her laugh was so unique and contagious. It's rare to see her laugh, but when she does, the angelic side of her Tempus life appears.

Perry faced me with his hands on his waist, “So are you really going to marry Hunter tomorrow?”

I heaved a sigh.

Prince Hunter was a Blyze. I was the first in line to wed him; of course, it’s my obligation as the Queen Amora of my fraction, the Rogue Avalans. He wasn't a bad guy, he's actually quite nice for a brute, but I didn't feel anything when I was with him. I had always felt something deep within me that there was more to life than this. I had dreamt of a place of humanity and real love, and I wanted to experience something worth fighting for.

I heaved a sigh once “again, “Have you guys ever dreamt of what real love felt like?”

“I have seen what love does to people through their timelines and from what I saw, it’s really admiring, but sometimes it ends in tragedy. It can be really dangerous, Amora.” Fayette uttered worriedly.

Perry groaned in annoyance, “Fayette, would you stop being such a pessimist for once?” Then he turned to me, “Do you know the feeling you get when you use your fire power?”

I looked at him and said, “Yes?”

“What about your water and air powers? Do you remember how it feels like when you use them?”

I nodded, “Where are you getting at?”

“It's like you are the fire, and when you meet that special person in your life, they become your water. The magic that happens between you was like losing the air inside you.”

I thought about his analogy and considered it, which I think somehow makes sense. I was sure I could meet someone who’d make me feel breathless yet was the reason why I was alive.

I raised a brow, “Do you think there is someone out there for me?”

Fayette questioned, “Like in another realm or this one?”

“In another realm perhaps; a place that’s far from this chaos which is filled with happiness and unity.

Unlike here … ” I stated, whispering the last words.

Unless you’re a royalty, you need to suffer. What a cruel place.

“I believe there is, father would always mention about a place of democracy, where people have their free will to choose and speak up. Legends say that you could be whoever you want to be, and of course, love who your heart really wants.” Perry said smiling dreamily, like he’s on cloud nine.

I asked, “The Munds?”

I know exactly what he was talking about, but it could be risky to go if we try to. The Munds was a place where people like us would never befit because of our peculiarity. If we get discovered, we’d most likely be tortured. They’d probably think of us as monsters … and that thought terrified me.

And if we decide to go, a lot of responsibility would be put on me because I should have something worthy to show when I return, especially because I was part of the royals. Perry and Fayette would have no issues because they were common wizards and angels. They’re lucky, huh?

I wasn't sure, but what I was certain was that I wanted to experience love. I want to find that someone out there … the water to my fire. There had to be more to love than an arranged marriage and I was willing to sacrifice everything for it, even if that means losing my immortality and traveling to The Munds.

Is it going to be worth the risk?

Is love worth it?

I spoke, “I'm going to The Munds.”

They both looked at me like I had officially lost it. Fayette looked at me boringly, while Perry looked like his jaw was about to drop. What stupid friends I have? I laughed by myself.

“Are you crazy? That is really dangerous. What if we get caught, or worse, what if you lose your immortality?” Fayette rambled.

“I'm in. You don't have to ask me twice. In fact, I could use a little mundane entertainment.” Perry said, standing up.

So we just have to convince Fayette now. Great!

I drew my hand up and conjured up a mini rainstorm, placing it above Fayette's head.

She pouted, “Fine, but if we die there, I'm saving myself.”

I smiled turning the rainstorm into a sunny day with a visible rainbow. Perry added a bunny to the creation and Fayette mumbled under her breath.

She swatted the image away, “Do you guys want me to help you or not?”

I rolled my eyes, “You know you love us.”

She ignored us and squatted down to the ground, placing her hand on the worn-out floorboards. I had to shield my eyes as a white mirage-like puddle shimmered below our feet. Fayette held out her hands for us to take, so we took each one of it.

“You might want to hold on tight, this may hurt a lot.”

My eyes went wide, “Wh—”

I haven’t even finished what I was about to say but she jumped right away into the portal, pulling us behind. I looked up at the opening as it disappeared after our departure. I felt my insides clenching and my stomach inflamed. Just what the f*ck, I feel like my whole body was about to be ripped apart.

She giggled, “If you think that's bad, wait until we reach The Munds portal.”

Perry shrieked loudly, too girlish for a man his size, “I see it! I see it!” He shouted pointing down.

I looked to where he was pointing and saw thick steel like portal coming into view. The portal looks like it could shatter my bones. It won’t just break my bone, but literally shatter into pieces.

My eyes went even wider, “Oh hell nah!” I tried to swim back up.

I felt the pain burst throughout my entire body and I knew I was right; the portal had shattered my bones as I lay on the cold hard ground.

I watched Fayette shuffle around growing more and more impatient as we waited for my bones to repair themselves. Of course, it may take seconds to repair. I groaned in pain, and once I felt somewhat repaired, I grunted while sitting up and immediately noticed that Perry wasn’t around.

“Where's Perry?” I asked hoarsely.

She pointed up with a smirk, “There.”

I looked up to see Perry's bottom half sticking out of the portal, rolling my eyes; I got off of the ground and walked over to him.

I yanked him out, “What? Did you change your mind?”

He dusted himself off, “No. I got stuck when

Fayette fell out before me.”

She flicked him off, “Got to be faster than that, Witch.”

“Come on, we don't have time for you guys to bicker. I have to contact Constantine.”