Sylphia Part I

Location: Sunshine Orphanage

Flora, Sylphia, and Quinn have already packed their belongings to move from the Sunshine Orphanage with the help of the Professor, Nana, and Varil. They were ready to leave from there.

"Okay, we will go first," said Windy.

"Mama!" called Flora.

"Flora, Sylphia, take care of yourselves, huh. Don't bother Professor and Nana. Then familiarize yourself with Varil," said Windy.

"Hey!" exclaimed Quinn.

Flora and Sylphia glanced at Quinn.

"Remember what I said earlier. Before you can mature, don't dream of meeting us," Quinn pointed at the two of them.

"W-we understand," said Sylphia.

"Mama will always accept you if you want to come to visit," said Windy.

"W-wait, does that mean we have to stay with the Professor for good?" asked Sylphia.

"I do not know, but Mama thinks... you will be very comfortable living with them," said Windy.

"Just leave everything to us!" said the Professor.

"We will look after them well," said Nana.

"I will try to be a good brother to you! E-even though we are not siblings… hahaha" said Varil.

"Please take good care of them!" Windy bows her body in front of Professor and Nana.

"Just trust us!" replied the Professor.

"Thank you. Come on Mae, Quinn, let's go to the nearest bus stop. See you again, Flora! Sylphia!" Windy left while guiding Mae.

"Sis Flora! Sis Sylphia! Bye!" Mae waved his hand.

"We'll go first," said Quinn.

"See you later!!" exclaimed Flora.

"Be careful!" cried Sylphia.

Windy, Mae, and Quinn go to rebuild their new orphanage somewhere and leave Flora and Sylphia with Professor Harrison.

"Flora, Sylphia, we must go too. It's getting dark," said the Professor.

"I hope you will not be surprised by what you will see," said Varil.

"W-what do you mean?" asked Flora.

Instantly portal to Marsilea Island was open in front of them.

"Wh-what is that?!" Sylphia was surprised.

"I'll explain to you later," replied the Professor.

They also returned to Marsilea Islands. The professor explained everything about himself, his dreams, and the Island he lived in Flora and Sylphia while they waited for Nana to prepare dinner for them all.

"Sh-shaking the world?!" Sylphia was surprised after hearing the story from the Professor.

"I-if it can help in solving our problems, w-we are willing to help," said Flora.

"F-Flora!" cried Sylphia.

"As Quinn and Varil said, the fear from my trauma will continue to bother me. I also couldn't be that good with the distraction. Therefore, I must get rid of my fear," said Flora, looking at Professor Harrison and Varil who were in front of him.

"I will help you with your problem," said Varil.

Flora immediately turned around.

"Eh?! Why did you turn your body right away after I said that?!" exclaimed Varil.

"S-sorry... I-I'm not used to talking to men like you," replied Flora.

"So, do you want to help me to achieve my dream?" asked the Professor.

"S-sure," replied Flora.

"How about you, Sylphia?" asked the Professor to Sylphia.

Sylphia remained silent and did not answer the Professor's questions.

"Sylphia?!" call the Professor.

"S-sorry, I still have to think about my answer to that!" immediately Sylphia answered the Professor's question and then left them.

"Sylphia!" Flora pursued Sylphia.

"W-what happened?" The professor was confused by Sylphia.

"Don't worry, Professor. I'll try to talk to him," Varil caught up with Flora and Sylphia.

Sylphia ran to the beach after answering a question from Professor Harrison. Flora caught up with her from behind.

"Sylphia!" called Flora.

"F-Flora?!" Sylphia noticed Flora following her from behind.

"Why are you running like that ?! The professor is probably confused now," asked Flora.

"I... I-I'm fine. I'm just surprised by the Professor's story," Sylphia replied.

"Are you surprised by the Professor's story or are you thinking about your past?" Flora wasn't sure of Sylphia's answer.

"W-what do you mean?" asked Sylphia.

"I've known you for a long time, Syl. I know you're thinking about the Professor's offer. You must think that if you thrill the world, it means that you will become the center of the world's attention. Your past made you hate being the center of attention. That makes you think twice about accepting the Professor's offer," replied Flora.

Sylphia remained silent listening to Flora's answer. After a while, Varil came to them.

"What happened to you in your past?" asked Varil.

"V-Varil?!" Flora is shocked to see Varil.

Sylphia did not want to answer Varil's question.

"You don't want to answer my question?" asked Varil.

"S-sorry... I..." Sylphia hesitated in answering Varil's question.

"If you're not ready to tell, that's fine. But you better think of an answer for the Professor," said Varil.

"Y-you don't need to worry, I'll help Sylphia think of an answer for the Professor. Leave it all to me!" said Flora.

"F-Flora!" Sylphia blushed.

"Then, I'll leave it to you," said Varil.

Flora blushed to hear that Varil believed her.

"Hey!! Come in! The food is ready!" exclaimed Nana.

"Okay!" replied Varil.

"Let's go in!" Sylphia ran into the house first.

'(I am very curious about his past)' thought Varil.

"Looks like you want to know about Sylphia's past. Don't worry, one day when she's ready, she'll tell you right away, "said Flora.

"Oh? Do I hear you say something without being a little nervous," said Varil.

"W-what are you saying. Let's go in! Nana and the others are waiting inside!" Flora ran into the house.

"I think... we will become best friends," murmured Varil.

They also have dinner together with Nana's food.

"Wow! The food is so delicious!" exclaimed Flora.

"Thank goodness if you like. It's been a long time since I cooked many dishes like this," said Nana.

"Next time, can I also cook it with you? I'm not very good at cooking, but I've always wanted to learn." Flora asked Nana to teach her how to cook.

"Sure, with pleasure. How about you, Sylph? Do you want to come?" asked Nana.

"I-I never handle cooking utensils. I-I'll just get in the way," Sylphia replied.

"Sylph..." muttered Flora.

"Don't worry, everything must start from zero first," said Nana.

Sylphia only nodded in response to Nana's invitation.

'(Haven't been here one day, they've been very nice to me. Flora also looks very happy. Can I be a part of them too?)' Sylphia thought.

"Surprised by their hospitality?" asked Varil.

"Hah?!" Sylphia woke up from her reverie.

"At first I didn't expect them to be this kind to me either. But, from time to time I started to realize… they are indeed very extraordinary people," said Varil.

Sylphia only listened pensively to Varil's words.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step."

-Lao Tzu-

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To Be Continued...