Their Magical But Deadly Journey

A/N: I will post Antricus’ POV starting from this chapter. I’ll start Antricus’ POV from the beginning before they meet Sazharina all the way to the cafe scene. And after that, I will post the POV of the two of them in the next chapters. I hope you are not confused, thank you!

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SAZHARINA’S POV

“ANTRICUS ?!”

Oh, God! I missed him!

“Wow, why do you look so shocked-HEY!”

He couldn’t finish what he was going to say when I suddenly jumped up and hugged him tightly.

God, it’s been a week since we’ve last met – and it was my 19th birthday. Because I was grounded in the bedroom for a week we didn’t even meet. I don’t know if he was looking for me or he was also busy the past few days.

I’m here at the cafe near us. This was the first one I went to after I got out of the room.

Seriously, it was as if I had been imprisoned for the length of time I had been grounded. Usually when I’m grounded, I only spend three to four days in the room

I only got out yesterday and it was still night so I didn’t get out. I ran away early earlier because I was really anxious to get out.

I went straight here to the cafe, our cafe to be exact, and met a friend. Fortunately, I saw Antricus here ordering as well. He was even surprised to see me here, not even expecting us to meet – and even in the cafe!

“Did you miss me?” Antricus smirked.

I playfully rolled my eyes at him but I also couldn’t help but smile. “Hmm, slight?” I teased.

He rolled his eyes at me. “Just a little? Are you sure?”

I giggled. “All right, so much!”

He also giggled, shaking his head. “As expected.”

We both laughed.

“So what happened to you? Why did you suddenly disappear?” my curiosity.

Maybe this is a better conversation starter for us. I also want to know what he’s been up to for a week.

Call me ‘tsismosa’ or whatever, but I’m interested to him.

He heaved a sigh and smiled weakly at me. And that cue, I know he hasn’t gone well these past few days.

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ANTRICUS’ POV

“What do you want, Dad?” I annoyed the question of my father sitting on his throne.

Dad is the king of our kingdom. He is the ruler of all the fairies of my kind.

We live in a world of fairies where we have many types. Some of these are our kind, Fantasixers. We fulfill people’s wishes on their birthdays. We have a lot of Fantasixers because we are divided based on the people we will grant their request.

Second type are the Seekers, they are the fairies who are looking for the future human lover who will be assigned to them by their leader. Suppose they were for Cupid, but in a strange way.

And the last type are the Savers, they are the fairies who save people in danger.

There are three kingdoms here in our world with three types each. We are the most powerful kingdom here so we have many opponents and many are trying in our lives to oust us from our kingdom.

I, as the king’s son, will inherit this kingdom in the future. It will pass into my hands so while it is still early, my father is already training me how to lead this kingdom.

“My death is near…” My Dad mumbled.

Oh, damn, here we go again…

“Dad! Can’t you just stop saying that, can you?” My frustration went up again.

He sighed. “But, what should I do? My body is getting weaker and weaker these days.”

I gulped. He was right, lately I have often noticed the weakness of his body.

Dad is not sick, he is really old so his death is also approaching. Say, I will also soon be appointed the next king of our kingdom.

But I’m not ready yet.

“T-then what should I do?” I asked.

I have no choice but to learn to rule our kingdom. Because otherwise, it will fall into the hands of the Dark Ridges.

Dark Ridge is our fairy antagonist. All kingdoms are against him because he wants to rule all kingdoms here in our world.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

And now, we are his new target because he found out that my father is failing.

“First, you must find your queen now,” he answered seriously so I swallowed.

How am I suppose to do that? It is not easy to find a girlfriend that I can marry later.

And I’m not the type to easily fall in love with a woman.

Or so I thought …

Dad showed me in the large mirror a photograph of the woman asking. Her eyes were closed while his two palms were still clasped.

“This girl is Sazharina Versalles.” Dad pointed to the picture of the woman. “Today is her 19th birthday, that means you will fulfill her request,” he went on.

My mouth dropped open as I looked at Sazharina’s photo. I don’t know but my heartbeat suddenly quickened even though I could only see a picture of him. I also have a strange feeling in my body.

It’s her 19th birthday today, huh? So I have to give her what she wants.

Because we have so many Fantasixers we are divided into different human ages. I will fulfill the wish of the ages 15 to 20 in the world of human.

I don’t know how long I’ve been staring at her that I can almost feel the features of her face.

She has almond-shaped eyes, long eyelashes and thick brown eyebrows. She also has pointed and proud nose, her rosy cheeks that are a bit chubby when she smiles, and thin rosy lips. Her face is also heart-shaped which adds to her beauty.

She is so beautiful. I’m sure she has a foreigner race.

“Wow, you’re staring too much at her.”

I was brought back to reality when I heard the teasing in Daddy’s voice.

I looked at him badly but he just smirked at me.

“And now you’re guilty.” He giggled.

“Dad, stop. I was just memorizing her face,” I reasoned out.

“You weren’t like that before, ah. Did the wind change?” He won’t really stop teasing.

I looked at him deadly. “Stop.”

“Wow, my son had just his love at first sight.” He released a heavy breath that you thought had reduced the weight on his chest.

I just stared at him and let him tease me. Whatever my reason, I know he won’t believe me and he’ll just tease me.

“So, what’s her wish?” I asked, diverting the topic.

He grinned. “Diverting the topic, huh?”

“Dad!”

He laughed. “Okay, okay, chill.” He laughed blocking two palms in front of me, calming me down.

“Her wish? She hope she finds the man she loves.” Dad continued.

What?! That’s her wish?

I don’t know but I felt annoyed because of her request. Why is she asking for that? The others will have a nice wish done to her, she just wants to have a boyfriend ?!

“Why, are you jealous?”

My eyes widened when I heard Daddy’s question.

Why did I forget that he could read my mind? Why did I even forget that Fantasixers can read each other’s minds and people’s minds?

I quickly shook my head. “O-of course, not.” Shit! Why did I stutter?!

Dad just raised a brow on me and continued discussing about that girl.

While discussing about her, I don’t know why I was excited to be with her in the world of people. Dad also said that if possible, she might be my queen – the queen of the kingdom I would one day rule.

But I knew that was impossible. Just one look at her I knew she was hard to reach. First of all, I knew she wasn’t just a simple girl. I can feel she exerts something unexplainable. I can’t figure out what that is.

“Good luck, Antricus. Make her your queen.” Dad said seriously and smiled at me.

He pursued me to make that girl to be my queen. Dad can also feel it. He can feel something about that girl. We know she’s not just an ordinary woman.

I unconsciously nodded at him, making him smiled teasingly. I just laughed before saying goodbye to him.

I QUICKLY got into the world of humans, and luckily, my tunnel was Sazharina’s house itself.

I hid on the lawn as I watched her stroll along the edge of the swimming pool. I didn’t know how I was going to show her so I thought of winding up behind her Fortunately she turned around so I quickly teleported to her front.

“Ahhhhh, where did you go out?!” she shouted.

I restrained myself from laughing because he was really shocked, as if he had seen a ghost – well, I was a fairy.

I sneezed quietly before thinking of an answer

“Does it matter?” I raised a brow. “I was invited by your mother.” Oh, damn, I think it’s awkward to listen.

“What?” Her brows furrowed.

Slowpoke. Tsk. I frustratedly groaned at that thought and rolled my eyes.

Well, it’s just that she’s beautiful.

I didn’t think she was any better personally. I could clearly see the shape of his face. Her complexion is so white that you would think she was pale but not because it was just her natural complexion. Her angelic eyes make her more beautiful. They are mesmerizing.

I don’t know how long I’ve been staring at her but she’s also staring at me.

“Am I too handsome so you’re just like that if you stare at me?” I snapped her back in reality. “Your saliva is dripping, pftt-” Then I laughed hard to tease her.

She immediately wiped her lips and her face turned red with annoyance when she realized I was just teasing her.

“You’re crazy!” She slapped my arms.

“Aww!” I caressed my arms while looking darkly at her.

“What?” she asked sharply and even crossed his arms over his chest.

“The pain of your beating, are you really a woman ?!”

“Probably! I’m beautiful then you won’t believe I’m a woman ?!”

And so we started teasing. Every time I tease her, she will stone me.

I chased after her when she suddenly kicked my knee due to limping but in the end, I still stumbled.

My God, his strength.

“W-wait .. S-stop,” I sighed. I was holding my chest while breathing deeply.

“Y-you okay?” She concernly asked.

I nodded. Later on, my breathing started to turn back into normal again.

“That was tiring!” She exclaimed.

I secretly laughed at her eaction. I thought I was just tired.

I scoffed. “Yeah, I almost died.”

She laughed. “And your cause of death is?”

“Running.”

She laughed out loud. Maybe he didn’t think I would ride on his joke.

I stared at his smiling face. She looked carefree. It was as if he had no worries about problems. Maiden.

I just stared at her, not caring about the awkward surroundings. She didn’t scold me either so I just kept staring at her.

I can feel something in her. I have a strange feeling about his personality. I can feel the strong power exerting in her presence.

Who is she? Why is it like this? Why is she different from other women I’ve met?

Who really are you, Sazharina Versalles?

I was back in reality when she faked a cough.

“I-Is there dirt on my f-face?” She slowly asked.

No, honey. It’s just that you’re too beautiful.

Wait, what?!

“I-I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to look at you like that.” I faked my nervousness, and smiled at her. I also wetted my hand and shook a little.

Just a little bit, I can be an actor.

She nodded hesitantly and guided me into their house. In the distance I saw Sazharina’s Mommy.

Sazha inherited it.

But sorry, Tita. We can’t meet yet.

I did a little magic on Tita’s stomach. A little spray here, a little spray there, and voila!

Tita climbed up while holding her stomach. I’m sorry, Tita. You might go to sleep. I’ll take care of your girl.

Sazharina went to one of their guests because she couldn’t see her Mommy. I called the other world because I knew Dad was asking for an update.

“What now, Antricus?”

“I’m here inside their house, Dad. I made it.” I touched my ear to amplify the volume of the call because I couldn’t hear what Dad was saying. If anyone sees me, they might think I’m crazy because I’m talking to someone but nothing.

“What? How did that happen?” Dad asked in shock so I couldn’t help but grin in my mind.

“Well, I did a little bit of magic.” I chuckled.

I heard him tsked.

I’m sure he’ll preach to me again when I get home because I used my power. Daddy doesn’t want me to use my power in the world of people because it’s dangerous. I might hurt people and someone might see me using my power.

“It was necessary, Dad.” I reasoned out.

“Even!” He argued.

I just sighed and admitted defeat. I’m not really going to win Dad ever.

When I saw that Sazharina had finished talking to the lady earlier, I immediately ended the call.

I wore my blank expression while walking towards her, not minding the stares of other women.

Geez, scary. It was as if they were going to eat me alive.

“Let’s go, honey.”

I laughed mentally when I saw his shocked expression.

“I called you honey because I’m irritated by the stare of other women. It’s like they’re going to eat me alive,” I whispered on her ear and she chuckled.

“You look like a bone,” she joked.

I just looked at her badly so she laughed.

“Anyway, we didn’t have formal introduction,” she said and faced me. “I’m Sazharina Versalles.” She laid her hand in front of me, offering a shake hands.

I gladly took it and grinned. “Antricus Porlliander.”

I should take my act into higher level now.

I saw her brows furrowed when he heard my name. I tried to read her mind but I was so horrified that I couldn’t read her mind.

How did that happen? How could I not read her mind.

Her eyebrows still met so I couldn’t help but ask.

“Is there a problem?”

She slowly shook my head, and smiled at me. “Nothing, let me tour you around.”

“Where? In your heart or here in your house?” I teased her again, grinning.

“Why not both, honey?”

What? Did she just call me the endearment I’ve called her earlier?

I narrowed my eyes at her, as if I didn’t feel my ear was red.

Get yourself together, Antricus.

“Maybe not now, but soon, honey,” I teased her back and winked at her but she just laughed at me.

We toured around their house peacefully as if I don’t feel the loud beating of my heart every time she holds my hand.

Damn it.