1 Love Under the World Tree

It was a crisp and frosty winter, with hues of icy blues.

I can't believe that day is coming

My love is coming

Together we'll hold hands, sharing warmth and love, I can envision it.

"Though Our parents won't be present at our wedding, but the world tree will bear witness and connect us to them in spirit."

This idea was also given by him, I love him so much, i dear him so much, i can't wait to see him

It's winter season going on but the snow don't fall near world tree, it's leaves are too big to let it fall a single dew

Looks like he is going to be late

It's already past two hours

I wonder if something came up, i wonder if I am the only one who's is excited by this event

Ylva, this not good i just received a message our city is attacked by esther city guards

As i listened to my sister ametry, there something in my heart break, blood has rushed to my head, my head has gone long ago blank

To listen to my sister.

Sister, I know what you are going through by this betrayal, but we have to stop this.

Otherwise the city that our parents has build, will be become someone else trophy

I understand, i understand, i Fully understand the gravity of the situation, but deep inside something in my heart won't allow me to believe in this.

But she has to go, she has to defend the city that her parents left her, she has to checked the truth herself.

The giddy feelings she was feeling have , without knowing, turned into darkness that gnawed at her.

In Moment she has lost her love, and in a moment she was going to lose her home.

But she can't allow herself to fall down, not now. she have to see this through even if it shattered her

She hurry toward the teleportation, which will take her to her home, her city, Frostblade

As she entered the teleportation portal and returned home.

As her feet touch the cold snow that has embraced the earth,

As she feel her feelings going wild with the chilling gust

She looked toward her city, her parents city, that has build by love and care

Now was raging in fire, in the distance

As she walked toward the chaos

As she saw the bustling city that was once crowded by people

Was now feel with dead bodies

The strength in her body, leave suddenly, and she dropped to her knees

The fire that was raging burning the city has disperse the coldness of winter, but it warmth fill her with nothing but chill

The tear has started pouring down from my eyes, the hope i have shattered, she don't have enough strength and will to handle this

She wished nothing but death, the darkness has consumed her,

The pain was intensifying, because it was the pain of regret

She still don't understand, why he has betrayed her

She waillow like child in city which was embraced by flames

Siss, sister they are not our people, they all are wearing uniform of army said Ametry who has come with ylva

Ametry words has wake up her from her despair

But her fragile heart was afraid, afraid of this hope that was given to her suddenly

If this hope was nothing but a disguise to another misery

She won't be able handle it, her heart wouldn't be able to tolerate it

But subconsciously she looked toward the corpse and her dim eye brighten albeit little

Indeed, they were not the corpse of locality here, then who's corpse would be , they were all wearing uniform

Are they soldiers, don't tell me they are soldiers of eshter.

But she remembered that they don't have this kind of uniform.

She stood there confused, wondering who these people were and why they lay lifeless before her.

Suddenly, a familiar voice called out to her. "Ylva," it said.

She turned to see one of her friends, the captain of the city guard, Athena, approaching her.

Athena asked about Ylva's well-being, but Ylva was too preoccupied with the sickening confusion in her mind.

She inquired about what had happened, and Athena explained that Norgaard's forces had invaded the city and demanded that we surrender. But we had refused so fight Break Out we were on ther verge of losing but Sir Esther had come to our aid with his guards on time.

As Athena spoke, her voice shifted from neutrality to idolizing fervor. But Ylva's mind was already blank with the overwhelming news, though her soul felt relief.

Eventually, she asked Athena about her beloved whereabouts. But her question was met with silence, which only gave her a bad feeling. She forced Athena to speak.

Athena hesitated but finally revealed that Sir Esther had single-handedly defeated hundreds of enemies but had disappeared after the battle. His guards were searching for him everywhere.

Ylva felt a wave of darkness washing over her again, but at least he wasn't in danger.

A voice interrupted her thoughts, "Miss Ylva, are you okay?"

She turned to see Coris, the closest person to her beloved, standing behind her.

She begged him, "Coris, did you find Niamh?"

Seeing the desperation in her eyes, Coris hesitated before reluctantly revealing, "No, we are still searching."

Ylva offered her help to search for him, and Athena was instructed to inform all uninjured soldiers to do the same.

The night wore on, and they found no trace of him. But Ylva was not one to give up easily, nor were Sir Esther's soldiers.

Suddenly, a realization hit Ylva, something she had struggled to believe. But before she could process her thoughts, her body was already sprinting towards a specific location.

As she arrived at the teleportation site, she gave the coordinates and stepped through the portal.

Her feet touched the ground, and she found herself standing in front of a giant tree, with leaves that covered the entire area, making it difficult to see. Fireflies illuminated the surroundings, providing enough light despite the night sky.

Ylva ran towards a figure resting against the tree, and tears had already started streaming down her face.

The figure noticed her and smiled gently. "Ylva, you're late."

"Niamh!" she cried out, embracing him tightly. She kept moving her arms, almost as if she wanted to possess him.

But she quickly noticed that he was wounded and bleeding. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry," she sobbed, making a mess of her clothes.

Niamh consoled her and told her that it wasn't her fault. The Norgaard forces had just taken advantage of your absence from the city.

"There's something more important we need to do now," he said, standing up and making her stand too.

He wiped her tears away with his clothes and took a step back before bending down on one knee.

"Ylva Frostblade, I, Niamh Esther, propose to you. Will you be my bride?" he asked, offering his hand.

Tears filled Ylva's eyes once again as she offered her hand and said, "I, Ylva Frostblade, am willing to be the bride of Niamh in the presence of the world tree."

As they clasped hands, the petals of the fallen flowers started to float on the wind. The flowers that had been sleeping suddenly sprang to life, and their sweet fragrance filled the air.

The sound of cicadas chirping could be heard in the background. It was as if the entire world was celebrating their love.

Ylva and Niamh leaned in and pressed their lips together, sealing their love with a kiss. They held each other tightly, and in that moment, they knew that they were meant to be together forever.

The world faded away, and all that was left was the two of them, lost in each other's embrace.

As they pulled away from each other, they both knew that this moment would be one that they would remember for the rest of their lives.

They would always cherish the memory of this magical night and the love that had brought them together.