The Golden Scroll

I am trying my best to stop myself from kissing Prince Flynn, but I miss him so much, that all my resolves melt down with his every kiss, he hugged me tightly. Then his kiss turned so wild, it seems like he can't get off himself from me. I respond to all his kisses hungrily. Then, again, he left me standing all alone on the side of the hallway, I slowly walk into the foyer, unable to believe, what just happened.

No matter how I hate him, I can't control myself, every time he will come to me, I can't push him away, there should be some spell I can cast on myself to stop my overflowing desire to be with him. He is getting engaged, and I allow myself to be played with again. I don't know what to think, anymore. Before I can touch the door handle of the massive door of our bed-chamber, someone grabs my hand strongly.

      "When are you going to stop flirting with Flynn, Malia?" Asked Avery angrily.

     "Princess Avery.." I was not able to finish my talk, she pushed me so hard, that I fell down on the polished floor.

     "I am warning you Malia, you tried to keep Flynn away from me by seducing him, but you heard it loud and clear, he is just playing with you, you are an easy target of his schemes Malia. Don't play innocent, you love to be in his arms, and in your mind, you are thinking that he might actually like you. Wake up half blood, you will never be his type." She said, she looked so furious.

Avery uses her magic to paralyze me, I can't move my whole body from the ground, I am writhing in pain, I wanted to heal myself? But I am incapable of using my Spektra power, in front of Princess Avery. My eyes wet with tears of pain.

     "Malia! Stay away from Flynn, I will make you suffer more than just that. Stop your fantasy, you need to wake up. I am the only fairy who deserves Flynn, no one else." She said, with disdain in her voice, then she turned away from me swiftly.

The moment her figure lost in my sight, I automatically heal myself, I call for more power to come so that I will be healed immediately, my wings sprang out, I felt all the affliction of my entire body is gone, and replace with a very relaxing sensation.

"Why are you in the floor Malia? Are you alright?" Asked Freda, who appears in front of me, before I could get up from the floor.

"It's Avery, don't worry, I heal myself, she used a very strong magic on me, I couldn't even move." I explained everything to Freda. She offered me her hands, and pulled me up strongly. Then we get inside our room.

"I can't believe she will go this far, it is against our law to hurt another fairy. She is not going to stop Malia, she wants you gone here in Erthesia, I guess it is time to tell them who you are." She said seriously, while sitting on the vanity chair in front of the elegant mirror with exquisite gold frame. Freda starts removing her makeup gently. I shake my head, looking at the reflection of herself in the mirror.

"No! Freda, I can't at the moment, I still need to train, besides I am not afraid of her." I said strongly. We both change into our nightgowns, and went to bed. I lie wide awake almost daybreak, I still can't understand the sudden reaction of Flynn, and of course, our intimate kiss, I have thought about it over and over again.

Nick and Hale pick up us, at exactly seven o'clock in the morning to eat our breakfast together with the Erthesia Royals, we were invited by the King himself, He stands up the moment he saw us all, I know he is showing his respect for me, but he can't talk freely because of the fairies serving our food.

My eyes get so big looking at the fashionable and hospitable dining room. The long dining table I have ever seen is covered with luxuriant white table cloth, with a red table runner on it. My eyes scanned the whole dining room, but I failed to see him, Flynn is not present in the palace dining hall. The King seated at the center of the table.

"Thank you, ladies and gentlemen for joining me for breakfast today, once again Malia, I want to welcome you again. I am sorry that my Queen and our son will not be joining with us this morning." He smiled, looking at me affectionately. My heart suddenly felt lonely, knowing that I can't see Flynn, even for a brief period of time, I just want to take a glance at his handsome face, but I smiled back at King Cassian.

    "Thank you, Your Royal Highness, I am so happy for your invitation." I said to him honestly. The food is excellent as usual, after our breakfast, the king asks me personally to come with him to his study. My friends left me alone with King Cassian, they told me they will go to the Capital to buy something.

      "Malia, have a seat." He said to me.

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness." I replied.

    "No need for formality Malia, I am your godfather, you are like my own daughter." He said warmly.

    "I want to give you something, actually it was from your father." He said, then he stands up and opened his golden drawer using magic, then he handed me a golden scroll.

   "Read the parchment when you are only alone Malia, don't let anyone see or hold it, for now just keep it hidden, Amos already told me, that your Spektra power has come out already. You can only open that scroll using your Spektra power. Your father is a brilliant fairy, I can't even open that scroll, I haven't tried, but I know I can't." He said, shaking his head.

    The moment I receive the scroll, my wings come out on its own. Then beautiful lights encircling me. A warm feeling enfolded  my whole body. I can see the admiration on the King's face.

    "Wow! Malia, you are indeed the Spektra, look at you, the golden scroll recognizes you as well, if ever you didn't resemble your mother, your wings alone are a solid proof that you are the daughter of Maverick. Then King Cassian bowed down his head and kneeled down before me, with tears in his eyes.

    "My Queen!" He said.

    "Your Royal Highness, please don't do that." I said, I can't hide the panic in my voice, I don't want him to bow and kneel before me.

    "You are still the King of Erthesia, I don't have any plan of taking it from you, I am just here to help you in any way I can." I said rapidly.

  "No! Malia, I was chosen by your father to be his successor, in order to turn over the Kingdom of Erthesia in your hand, when the right time comes, of course, when you are ready to face and serve the fairies who dwelt in your Kingdom." He said, genuinely, I am glad that he is now back onto his feet. Flynn must inherit the genes of  his father, if we talk about his build and height. King Cassian looks so handsome, the only difference, he looks friendlier compared to his son.

"I want you to enjoy your life Malia, I know you are thinking about the big responsibility on your shoulder, this is your fate Malia, the moment you were born. But take it easy, I will be here for you, just like the old days during the reign of your own father, I promised him to be your light and guide." He said, then he tapped my shoulder.

"Thank you, so much King Cassian." I said, then I was not able to control my emotions anymore, I hugged the King and I sobbed for a long time. Seeing King Cassian in front of me, reminds me so much of my real father, whom I didn't even know if he is still alive. Their unique friendship is so admirable. King Cassian comforted me with care. He stroked my head, and I felt at ease.

"I am sorry, Your Royal Highness, I lost my manners, I should have not done such behavior." I said, looking at the King apologetic.

"Princess, always remember, you can always confide in me, if you need anything, just tell me and I will do it for you without hesitation." He said sincerely.

I smiled broadly at him, after hearing the words he said. I am wondering what would be the reaction of the King, if I ask him to give me his son, I am really getting paranoid and pitiful, I am better than this, I will not beg for love, I deserve to be loved in a very special way. We fell silent for a long time.

After we talked, He sends me to the entrance of our room, then he told me to enjoy the ceremony later tonight. The moment I get inside, I summon the golden scroll to appear, then I felt my wings sprang out, for the second time tonight. The same thing happened, I was enveloped again with the lights coming from the scroll. I am glad that Freda hasn't come back yet, from their shopping.

I bring the scroll to my chest, and I imagine, that I am with my parents at the moment.

"Father, Mother, how I wish you are here with me." I said softly, wiping the tears away.

Then I hold the golden scroll before me, then I simply request it to open, then I was astounded, that the scroll fly on its own, away from my hand. Then it suddenly opens, but I don't understand, why it was empty. I was speechless and so confused, why my father would leave such parchment, without anything written into it.

"Why are you doing this to me, you left me all alone, you and mother. How I wish you love me enough to be here with me, I am so lost and I don't know what to do." I cried, while closing my eyes, suddenly words started to appear in the scroll.

    "Malia?" The first word appeared, as if it is talking to me.

    " Father?" I asked, the moment I answered him, the first word disappears, then it continues to write.

    " Yes! Wow, you are finally here in Erthesia. I am sorry, this is the only thing I left for you, even though I am not with you right now, I am trying my best to help and assist you. Now, that you can read the words written in the parchment, meaning you already come into power."  I read rapidly the words written on the scroll.

    "How? Where are you right now?" I asked confused.

    " Right now, I can't answer that Malia."

     " Why can you communicate with me using this scroll?" I asked again.

     " Malia, my daughter, I know you have so many questions, using this golden scroll I can help you. This scroll is an heirloom from your great-grandfather, through this, I was also able to communicate with him, now you can communicate with me too." He said proudly.

      "Yes! Malia, he created this golden scroll to proved his undying magic, even when is gone now to the spirit world." He said, I am happy that at last, I have a way to communicate with my real father. But I am so afraid, meaning he used this parchment, when my great-grandfather died. Could it also mean, that my father is dead? I don't want to know yet, I just want to enjoy this moment, to be able to know him, by reading his words.

"Malia, someone is coming, talk to you soon." The words disappear quickly, then Freda gets inside the room happily. As much as I want to talk with my Dad, I don't want to ruin my chance, to communicate with him again, the warning of King Cassian is so clear to me, I can't let anyone see and touch the golden scroll. The golden scroll hides on its own, then I smiled at Freda widely.