Lady of the Fairies

by Keruseyu

chapter 14

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I just read all my reviews- for the whole story. And Shapeless Mage, Kel does not come to the rescue. Just wanted ta' let you know that. And get used to the sadness, people. It's my element!!

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Neal fell with a thud on shatte red pavement. His hands, bloody and torn after bracing himself on the jagged rock, did not even ache when he gripped his sword.

A winged figure ahead of his was marching towards a tall castle. The ground around her was lifting itself up, disintegrating in her power.

People were screaming, running to get out of her way. Those whose bodies touched the light of her magic instantly burst into painful flames. He watched with horror as their terrible screams rang out, burning to death in agony.

And the figure in front of him just walked on. Not caring. Gaze placed on the castle.

"Kira!" He called out. The fairy maiden turned. Tears ran down her cheeks from her glowing yellowish-red eyes. Her facial expression was a mix of sadness and anger- a terrifying duo.

"Neal..." Her voice came out as a whisper, but the whisper rolled out, magnifying intself to a painful tone. Neal shoved his hands over his ears, trying to block the noise out.

"I'm sorry. I did not mean to cause you pain... I'm sorry about this, Neal. Really, I am. You thought I was dead- and that alone caused you pain. I'm sorry. So sorry... Tell mama and papa I said goodbye... And that I love them. Tell Peachblossom, too. And Jump... Is he still around?"

Neal shook his head. He couldn't understand... How did she know about Jump? He had died long before she came, and Peachblossom... How did he know her?

"I hope he can rest... Tell them all I said goodbye. Our friends, too."

Turning back to the castle, she spoke words that made the air shiver. The earth shook; power filtered through her body, making her glow a blinding green.



"Goodbye.... Neal. Please..."

"What?"

"Pl-" she stopped. A arrow shot through her.

She dropped. A man was walking towards her. She gasped for air, clutching the bloody hole in her chest. The man, smiling grimly, kicked at her immobile form.

Neal got up, running towards his fallen friend.

The man turned, hands glowing with magical fire. Neal readied both his magic and his sword. The man's hands stopped glowing, and he slumped to the ground. Red liquid poured out his mouth from some internal energy.

Neal stared at Kira. She had her hand through the man's body. Taking her blackish-red hand from his body, she fell to the ground.

"Palace Counselor Darliam. Always hated him." She smiled weakly at Neal. "I wanted to tell you..."

He kneeled beside her from. "What?" He asked softly.

"To live your life. I know you've been scarred by the pain of losing loved ones. And I know my death will put you in even more pain. But please... Try to live a normal life."

Neal gasped as she was lifted off the ground. Faint green fire formed around her hands.

Five seconds later, they were back in the courtyard.

She fell back to the ground.

Neal stared as her hair shortened. Her eyes turned hazel, and her hair changed to plain mouse brown. Her face smoothed back to its human form, and her petite fairy form turned back to its original form.

"Goodbye... Neal."

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Awww!!!! That's soooooooooo sad!!!!!!! MY STORY IS COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!