Serpentia's nights were always beautiful,
but tonight there was a strange weight in the air.
The moonlight was dim,
as if someone had deliberately drawn a curtain across the sky.
Elena stood on the balcony of her room.
The blue and gold flowers in the enchanted garden below were casting a soft light,
but her heart was restless. "It's been days since I've been here..."
She said to herself, "But I still don't know why I'm here, really."
The same face kept coming to her mind— the Seraph.
He always came on time, always silently,
always a wall of protection. Footsteps came from behind.
"You didn't sleep?" The Seraph's voice was soft but concerned.
Elena wasn't startled. As if she had already sensed his presence.
"I wasn't sleeping," she said. "This place is as beautiful as it is scary."
The Seraph looked up at the sky. "This world isn't kind to everyone.
Especially to those who aren't from here."
Elena looked up at him, startled. "What do you mean?"
The Seraph smiled. "Nothing... just being careful."
They fell silent. But even in that silence,
there were a thousand things. At that moment,
in the oldest part of the palace, Zarin stood before the black glass.
Her eyes were flashing with anger. "That girl..." she whispered
"She is making a place in hearts very quickly."
Shadows were moving around her—
ancient serpents, guardians of darkness.
"If he breaks before the first test,
Then the problem will be over."
a shadow said. A venomous smile played on Zarin's lips.
"Then tonight remind him that he is human."
Suddenly, particles of blue light began to swirl in Elena's room.
A soft but resonant voice came: "Chosen One,
the forest is calling you." Elena was startled.
"The forest? At this time?" She looked back—
The Seraph was gone. Her heart pounded.
"Seraph?"
No answer.
The forest gate opened automatically.
The trees were not ordinary —
their roots moved like snakes,
The leaves whispered, and ancient spells were scattered in the air.
Elena gathered her courage and stepped inside.
"I won't be afraid..." she consoled herself
"I can't be alone here." But the darkness was deepening.
Suddenly, black smoke rose from the ground.
A creature emerged—a tall shadow,
blazing red eyes, and pointed claws.
"Human..."
She growled, "Finally, you're alone." Elena stepped back.
"Who are you?" "Your fear."
He lunged at her— A bright light flashed.
The ground trembled. "Stay away from it!"
The seraph's voice echoed.
He stood before the creature
A blue glow in his eyes,
A magic symbol in his hand.
The creature screamed.
"You are breaking the law!"
The seraph said coldly:
"I am protecting."
He placed his hand on the ground—
Snakes of light appeared and bound the shadow.
The creature screamed and turned to ash.
Elena was trembling. Seraph held her shoulders.
"Are you okay?"
She nodded,
but tears began to flow from her eyes.
"Why is this happening?
What have I done to anyone?"
Seraph said softly:"Some people
become a force just by their presence."
He was very close to her.
Elena saw the deep pain in his eyes for the first time.
Far away, through the dark glass
Zarin saw the scene. "Then he saved..."
He gritted his teeth "It doesn't matter.
The next blow will be to the heart."
The forest gate closed. Elena looked at Seraph.
"You always come on time…
How?"
Seraph looked away. "Some promises."
are not bound by time."
The moon shone again,
But the darkness promised to return.
💌 A Gentle Request to the Readers
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