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Bird's Foot | Elsword x Aisha
by iReii | 06. 11. 2016
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BGM: Angel/Into Your World Piano Cover EXO | Reynah
Reynah is the YouTuber that uploaded the video. Enjoy while reading :)
Since from a young age, visiting the Field of Flowers were a daily activity I planned with my mother. A variety of flowers is planted for miles and miles and the sight of it was so breathtaking in every season. My mom and I decided to keep it as a secret place between the two of us; only we would know about this enchanting place. In addition, living on top of a mountain had other advantages. In front of us were beautiful sights of the ground, covered in green grass and luscious flowers that sprouted upon the ground. There aren't so many visitors, therefore many were uneducated about the beauty of nature. But one day, from afar near the Hope Bridge by the Velder Kingdom, I saw fire, smoke, and bombs flying in the air. The sky was painted a dark red that resembled the color of blood.
September 10th. It was the start of the Velder War.
A few hours later while the war raged on, my parents were taken away to be apart of it, joining in to the army as soldiers. They died that same day. The flowers that once danced with the wind were demolished due to the fires that spread like a tornado up towards the hill. I was left alone, my parents no longer apart of this world. The flowers that were my only memory of them were burnt and destroyed.
This was the story told by my aunt ever since I was two. Sixteen years past already and now I'm eighteen. Currently, I'm living with my aunt, who's not really related to me. She adopted me when I was two on the day of war; where she found me when I was left at the house by myself. I don't remember my parents' physical appearances like nor how beautiful the flower fields were. But all I can remember is the streaks of burning fires lighting up the sky, along with screams of terror that still echo in my head to this day.
"Aisha, come on!"
My aunt yelled across the house from downstairs. We reside in a tiny wooden house that may resemble poverty, but it's so nicely decorated and packed with herbs and it gives off a cozy smell of "home". Today is an extremely special day. As I race down the stairs, my heart pounds as if it will fling out; is it because I'm actively running or is it because I'm super excited? Today isn't one of those stay-home-do-chores day. Once a while, my aunt takes me with her to collect herbs. Due to herbs being so easily found here, while my aunt is outside collecting items to be sold at markets, I usually stay home and clean the house.
"Aisha, hurry up and dress, let's go."
"Alright, alright."
I rolled my eyes due to the annoyance of how impatient my aunt is. I quickly went upstairs and opened up my closet. I grabbed a flowy long skirt and worn out shirt that I use for working outside. I dashed outside with my aunt and breathed in the fresh mountain air.
"We're going to the east side of the forest first and work our way to the west side."
"That's fine."
"We're gonna be collecting herbs until sunrise so better be prepared for it!"
"Yes ma'am!"
As soon as we entered the forest, I heard bugs crying, birds singing, and the fall breeze was slightly blowing and getting hair out of my face. And the sunshine was peeking through the forest leaves. It was just a beautiful day and as I was wishing that tomorrow will be great too, however, my aunt said-
"Aisha. You do know what date tomorrow is?"
I thought for a second. I don't really look at the calendar since I don't really need to unless my birthday is coming up, but that's way in December.
"No, why?"
My aunt gave me a look as she slumped down to pick up herbs. I sat next to her and gave her a curious look.
"Today is September 9th."
Tomorrow is September 10th. The day of Velder War and the day my parents died. Every year in this single day, every Velder citizens would gather up around a memorial statue of the Velder King that died and saved Velder from the tragic event caused by the Glitter Army. Around his memorial statue would be names of people that died in the war. Of course my parents name would be there as well. My aunt and I would collect flowers the day earlier and put flowers next to both my mom and dad's name.
"Is that the reason why you bought me outside?"
"I suppose so."
So it was just because she felt pity of me or something.
"I'm gonna go to west side and pick up herbs there. Let's meet in the middle when we're done."
"Alright. Sorry Aisha."
I ignored her apology and ran to the west side of the forest. I sat down near one of the biggest tree in the forest and cried for maybe an hour or so. I don't usually cry on the day before the War day. I was probably disappointed that the reason why I came outside was just because my aunt felt pity for me. But her and my mother was best friends ever since they were young. My aunt's probably crying right now.
I sighed and just sat there, so I can calm down and get to work. But the cool wind and warm sunshine drifted me to take a nap.
"Uh.. excuse me..?"
A faint husky voice was heard as my mind started to gain conscious. I could also make out the sounds of the leaves brushing each other as they danced with the wind and warmth sensation from the sunshine peeking through the dancing leaves as I slowly opened my eyes. Blurry vision was slowly cleared as I blinked to see an unknown boy in front of me, with his head right in front of my face. I gasped in shock, and that's when all the senses came back rushing back to my brain.
"Um… Hi."
The boy said.
A/N
Look who's back writing another fanfiction :)
I actually started writing this story at October 2014 but decided to quit due to school, etc.
Couple days ago, I decided to read some of old fanfictions that I wrote about 2-3 years ago, and I came across this uncompleted story.
Bird's Foot is actually one of my favorite fanfictions I've worked on, therefore, I decided to continue.
I've already worked on multiple chapters and I'm coming to an end as I post the first chapter, lol.
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Starting around chapter 4, my writing style may be different because I decided to continue the story not to long ago, so I apologize for that!
Don't forget to read and leave a review, as it will be highly beneficial for me :)