Chapter 16: Princess Riri

"Di ader dey, ay shayb busherfways day had gwitchers (The other day, I saved butterflies that had glitters!)" Carla said while tottering into the woods with the twin.

Ike and Irene didn't felt scared as they know the backyard forest was taken care of by the caretakers. They also felt secured when Carla hold their hands.

The twins also thought that they were followed by the maids. They didn't notice that the maids that were supposed to follow them were already out of their sight.

As toddlers, they were at the age that they like to be adventurous. Hence, hearing what Carla said, excites them!

A butterfly with glitters! Who wouldn't want to see that?!

As they reached the deeper part of the forest, the butterflies made a grand entrance!

Lucy shimmered around Carla's hair. The twin was astonished and didn't dare to move. Lucy flapped her wings and settled down on Carla's head.

Lulu, Ivy, and Sherry glimmered around the three of them and made the twin 'Wow'.

On the contrary, Riri lazily flapped her wings and settled down on the nearby rock.

Irene couldn't help laughing at it. Ike, on the other hand, was stunned at its beauty.

Carla took off her hand from them and went near to Riri. "Ay coww dish wan, Riri. Ay hewp her from being shtak on da big shree (I call this one, Riri. I helped her from being stuck on the big tree)!"

"Afsher dat, wen at keym ageyn, she wat lotsh of fwends! Dey ar sho pwetty, wayt (After that, when I came again, she got lots of friends! They are so pretty, right)?" She added.

Ike nodded continuously and Irene tried to catch one.

Carla played with Lucy and made Riri lazily flapped its wings to go at the top of her hands.

Ike and Irene were astonished to see the sparkly butterflies and put their hands in the air, hoping a butterfly would stop by.

Carla laughed softly and the two butterflies sat on their tiny hands.

The twin beamed from excitement but didn't dare move, afraid they would scare the butterflies away.

Abruptly, Ivy and Sherry spoke, "Hello!"

The twin was shocked to the point they couldn't move. As for Carla, she pretended to be shocked too, she put both her hands on her mouth and gasp!

The butterflies around giggled, except Riri who only yawned.

"I want to be your friend! Can I? Can I?" Ivy flapped her wings in front of Irene.

Irene instantly came back to reality and answered, "Me too! Let's be friendsh!"

Ivy giggled and went to Irene's head, which made Irene beamed with happiness.

The two now had their own world as they ignored the others and Ivy talked to her like there is no tomorrow.

Sherry, on the other hand, looked at Ike who was still stunned. Sherry sighed, "Big bro, do you want me to teach you some things? I could help you with your homework and such."

Ike understood what Sherry said, but was speechless. He nodded repeatedly.

"Good." Sherry went to his head, "I'll be your friend but must keep it a secret between you, me, and the people here, alright?"

Ike nodded again repeatedly. He was astonished to see a glimmering butterfly. And now, it could talk too!

"So, what are you learning at school for now?" Sherry asked him.

Ike stuttered, "Ah eh ji ku,"

Sherry laughed, "You can answer that later. You gotta calm for now, big bro."

Ike, once again, nodded repeatedly.

Carla was looking at them from the side and let them play with their newfound friend.

Lucy sang a hymn lullaby and Carla closed her eyes while she sat down on the grass with mud on her dress. She wanted to feel this playful peace around her.

The twins were playing the butterflies and made an oath to take care of Carla, who was the 'savior' of 'Princess' Riri.

Carla laughed softly while her eyes closed.

In this forest that smelled like damp moss, flowers, wet tree trunks, only the lullabies, and their laughter could be heard.

Carla wished this peace would last long, however, she knew reality sucks.

She opened her eyes and interrupted their playtime. "Wesh go bak, ay jash reyawaysh da meyds gan. Mama wori. (Let's go back, I just realized the maids are gone. Mama worried.)"

Ike and Irene just realized it too when Carla said it. They wanted to play more but they were here to play with Carla and follow her. That's what their parents told them to. If not, they would regret it.

Irene subconsciously shrinks when she remembered their mother's warning. While Ike trembled.

Ivy and Sherry somehow felt their emotion and told Carla they were afraid of unknown reasons.

Carla instantly held their hands and smiled, "Wesh go? (Let's go?)"

Irene held Carla's hand with a grip and Ike awkwardly smiled.

Carla was confused as to why their mood suddenly changed. However, she didn't want them to feel worse if she forced them to tell her why.

So being with them and make them feel a little better might ease their tense.

Ivy and Sherry went to the twin's shoulders which made the twin felt a little at ease.

The rest of the Enchantrix butterflies in the area blackened their shining lights and blend in with the background to hide in Carla.

The twins didn't notice it as they didn't look back.

When they reached the place where the maids been knocked out, the culprits hid in Lucy instantly without being noticed by anyone, especially the twins.

"Why are they sleeping here?" Irene tilted her head and asked.

"Maybe not enough sleep? Mama said if not enough sleep at night they would sleep at day randomly." Ike said proudly.

If Ike has glasses, he would probably act like he was 'fixing' his eyeglasses when he said those. Just like in the anime.

Carla felt tired talking that much and felt a little sleepy, she only just shrugged.

The toddlers tug the maids to wake up.

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Written by KircheLeaf

Cover Designed by CxlxrGreg

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~End of Chapter 16~