Chapter 1086: Side story: something i want to say to them
Chapter 1086: Side story: something i want to say to them
There was no graveyard for the victims of the war, as there was nothing left to be buried. Because they disappeared like smoke and left nothing behind to remind the living about them.
But then after everything had settled down and the situation was brought under control, the Donovans initiated to build this place as a moment to for the souls that had left this realm during the war. And this place turned out be extraordinarily beautiful.
It was a two acre vast land that was developed into a 'man made' rain forest with a small river streaming in the middle of it.
The number of trees in this forest equals the number of victims of the war and each had a name carved on the surface of the tree bark.
And of course Raphael and Lana's names were there too.
The two trees were planted near the river, in the place with enough sun light for their leaves during the day and warm moon light during the night.
The two trees had its roots entangled with each other and were the most biggest trees around, so every time someone went there, they would take their rest under its lush full leaves.
As if those trees were alive and could understand, every time people came to take a quick nap beneath them, the two trees seemed leaning over to cover them from the bright sunlight while the wind played with their hair until they fell asleep.
Just like what happened today.
Today, Calleb felt like taking Eddard, who was turning five yesterday, to this rain forest that was named Peaceful Soul.
Because this place was under the spell of more than a hundred magicians and fae, no human was able to see or enter this place.
However, that was not a big deal for the shifters and any other supernatural creatures, especially those who fought side by side during the war.
But today, Calleb felt a little bit sensitive because they just threw a party for Eddard yesterday and the little boy asked about his parents and why they were not there with him.
Calleb felt like there was someone shoving a burning charcoal down his throat when he heard that and he began tearing up. It was Belinda, who finally came to his rescue and explained to the sad little boy that his parents had returned to the moon goddess's side during the war with the devils.
That his parents had fought very bravely and there wouldn't be a single person in this realm who didn't know about them, as they were heros in everyone's heart.
Therefore, today Calleb took Eddard to this place for the first time and indulged him by explaining the story of his parents.
The little boy looked very excited and asked for Calleb to talk more about them, but his body couldn't catch up with his excitement as he became very exhausted after a long walk and fell asleep under the two trees that were carved with his father and mother's names.
Eddard was fascinated right after he saw the trees for the first time and couldn't stay still, skipping and bouncing like a small rabbit asking question after question until moments later the exhaustion took a toll on his small body.
Seeing how Eddard slept peacefully, Calleb also lied down beside him and it didn't take him a long time before he fell asleep as well.
The wind that blew brought the sweet scent of this forest that could calm your nerves and made you relax. As if the whole universe was trying to take care of you and you didn't have anything to be worried about.
The shade from the trees also protected them from the harsh sunlight, but still gave the two of them the warmth of their own.
Eddard fell into a deeper slumber until he felt something caress his cheeks, very light and soft. The way it touched him was very different, strange, but tender at the same time.
Out of curiosity, Eddard opened his eyes and found a pair of similar colored eyes to his own, staring back at him lovingly. They belong to a woman. A beautiful woman with a handsome man behind her, and both of them were smiling sweetly at him.
"Who are you?" Eddard sat down while rubbing his eyes.
"Hi Eddard," the woman greeted him cheerfully, while the man only stared at the little boy softly and for some reason, Eddard was not afraid of them though the Alpha and Calleb had told him to not talking to strangers. "I have been waiting for this moment for so long."
Eddard didn't understand, he tilted his head and looked at them. "Do I know you?"
"You look healthy and happy." The woman's voice was very soothing in Eddard's ears. He liked listening to her.
"I am not happy…" Eddard said sullenly and then he looked down, as his small shoulders dropped, showing how unhappy he was.
"Why?" The woman immediately hugged him and the man moved closer.
Somehow, Eddard loved this woman's scent, he liked being hugged like this and felt like pouring out all of his sad feelings.
Eddard talked about how other children had parents and siblings, but he didn't have any except Bree. But, he knew Bree was not his sister and about other things while the two of them continued listening to his child-blabbering for almost thirty minutes until Eddard told them about his wish to meet his parents during his birthday.
"…but I know that it will never be possible." Eddard pouted his lips.
"Why?" The woman asked again, while caressing his back.
"Because Belinda said the moon goddess had taken both of them because they have brave hearts and very kind. But, I don't want them to be kind or brave. I just want them to be with me," he said what he was thinking out loud and this made the woman burst out in tears, for a moment she couldn't talk.
Therefore, it was the man, who had been silent from the beginning, opened his mouth.
"But, the moon goddess could also give them back to you. Maybe not forever, but for a little bit moment. Will it be enough for you?" The man asked.
"Yes," Eddard said, he nodded his head. "There is something I want to say to them."
"What is it?" The man spoke in a very tender voice.
Eddard raised his head and looked at both of them, he blinked his eyes a couple of times as he remembered what Belinda said to him. "I love them and feel very proud of them."
Yes, Eddard was sad, but he was also proud of his parents after listening to their story.
As soon as those words fell from his lips, tears fell from the woman eyes and the man had to look the other way to hide his own.
"We are also very proud of you and love you so much, my child." The woman whispered between her sobs.
Once again, the wind blew and brought the sweet scent of the forest, as the leaves rustled and they spent the next few moments talking about everything.
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Calleb opened his eyes when he felt his surroundings had started to become dark, he rubbed his eyes and saw the sun was almost set on the horizon, meaning it was their time to go back before Torak thought something worse happened to them and sent a whole army of lycan warriors to look for them.
Not them actually, he would be worried for Eddard.
Even though Torak rarely showed it, but he cared for Eddard more than he cared about his beta. Well, that was understandable, since Calleb was more than enough to protect himself if something happened, while the little boy had not yet shifted into his beast form.
"Let's go home." Calleb yawned and then stretched out his body, feeling satisfied when he heard the sound of his bones cracking. "Did you sleep well?" He asked.
Calleb then dusted the dirt off Eddard's pants and shirt when the little boy stood up. "I just slept for one second," he said exaggeratedly and showed with his tiny fingers how short his napping time felt like.
Calleb didn't take it seriously and just laughed at it. "Come on, I will carry you." He bent his body to carry Eddard, but he avoided him.
"I will walk. I am a big boy now," Eddard said and his eyes glanced behind Calleb's back for a second before he continued. "Mommy and Daddy said to be nice to you."
Calleb frowned. "What?"
He knelt in front of Eddard, but the little boy hit his head softly, like what Raphael always did to him while saying, "Dad said: 'Stop being sad.'"