On The Edge Of Another World

Tarou and the rest of the group, except for Dylan, took a moment to watch that breathtaking scenery.

Sarra floated for a bit to take a better look:

- Wow, what a view!

Tarou grabbed her hand and pulled her back to the ground.

- Yeah, it is very charming, but extremely deadly as well. No human can survive that.

Aaron looked around:

- Where is Dylan, again?

- Still behind, he will soon arrive.

- I think you have been a little bit harsh on him. You should have helped him a little bit more.

- If he can't manage to do such a simple task then he shouldn't come with us in the first place. We are going to an unknown place and no one knows what will encounter us. Of course, I will help him, but he must depend on himself as well and remember that he is a monster and not a human.

- Is that the only reason?

- What do you mean?

Aaron looked at Sarra while smiling:

- Nothing...I will go check on him.

- Don't bother, he is here...

Finally, Dylan arrived.

- Ah...Ah...You...Guys...are..so mean...

As soon as he set his foot on the top, He immediately lay on the ground while taking his breaths:

- Ah....Ah...I...Ah... I will never..... ever.....do this again.

Aaron dragged him from his hand and made him sit with them.

- Come on, join us.

They sat on the ground to rest for a little bit while watching the sunset.

The cold breeze made their bodies shiver.

Tarou put his jacket on his mother's shoulders:

- You must wear your coat. It will be very cold out there.

Anna looked at the snow with sad eyes:

- Yeah, I know that more than anyone.

She recalled that night with all its painful details.

" What will happen to me in that place? "

At that moment she felt warmth in her hands. Her two sons were by her side holding her hands. It was like they were saying that she will never suffer again.

Suddenly, Diana sneezed:

- ACHOOO

Despite shivering, she was very happy and excited:

- When we will continue our trip to the land of monsters? I can't wait to see that place!

Tarou was still annoying because she ended up joining them:

- We will wait till midnight, then we will move, we must not be seen when we get into the land.

- What about father, aren't you going to see him?

- Not now, Aaron. We must first find the healing stone, after that you must get rid of that evil power.

- What if there is another way that allows me to keep the power without being at risk?

- There is no other way. You must get rid of it and awaken the power inside you. Don't forget what the Monk told you.

Aaron was about to tell him what he read in that book, but he held himself back.

" I don't think he will understand even if I tell him. He doesn't know how painful being powerless and weak is. I can't go back to that state."

They gathered around a fire and ate what Anna brought with her while waiting for the right moment.

Tarou was concerned about what was going to happen there:

- Listen to me carefully, everyone, midnight is coming soon, and we need to be prepared.

I will fly with Anna and Dylan. Sarra will follow me with her magic, while Aaron will take care of Diana on the ground. I don't know precisely how long it will take, but at dawn, we must all gather in front of the gate. Any questions?

- You will be carrying two people. Are you sure that you can make it at the right time?

- Aaron, Stay there and wait for me. Do not ever go inside without me, is that clear?

- Yes, it's clear.

- Now, you must wear heavy clothes. Though it won't take too long to arrive, it will be freezing out there. We must be careful to arrive safely...Ah, one last thing. Sarra, when we enter the land of the monsters, do not ever use your magic. You will be exposed to great danger.

- Why is that?

- Witches are our first enemy. If you reveal yourself, they will catch you and kill you immediately. It happened before, so, don't be careless.

- REALLY? Anna has never told me such a thing?

- Because it happened after her departure...

- There is still time, please tell us the story.

- The incident happened about 7 years ago. A witch sneaked into the land of the monsters.

- How did she get in? You said only monsters can open the door.

-We found a magical pendant with her. It surely belonged to a monster.

- What did she do?

- She tried to steal the Holy heart. When she touched it, the heart lit up in red. That was the first time we saw such a color. The witch was easily found out. She killed two guards and tried to run away, but they finally caught her.

- What did happen to her?

- She was hanged to death. Replied Dylan with a sad face.

Tarou was surprised that Dylan knows about the story:

- How did you know that? You were on your mission at that time, and you did never return.

Dylan smiled:

- You are right, I didn't witness it because I was on my mission, but I heard the story from, Tiana, my sister when I met her later during her mission.

Tarou sighed:

- You were lucky that you didn't witness it.

- Is that why the monsters hate witches?

- Yeah, From that moment, witches became our first enemy. That's why, Sarra, you mustn't reveal yourself, no matter what.

- Alright, I get that. But what if something dangerous happens?

- Don't worry, I will protect you.

Sarra's face turned red:

- Th...Thank you.

After that Tarou finished the story, he stood up and put out the fire

- It's time, let's go.