Mystery

{Avery's POV}

When I left the school out of embarrassment. I ran deep into the forest, not until I hit something invisible that sent me flying in the air. I landed roughly on the floor barely able to move or feel my arms and body. I felt totally numb. The sound of the air that rushed past my ear was all I could hear. I thought it was my last moment on Earth.

When I would wake up, I found myself on the ground leaning against a tall tree. I slowly opened my eyes, squinting in an attempt to sharpen the blurred images before me. I glanced around wondering how long I have been unconscious. I shut my eyes, trying to remember what exactly happened. Then the memory of it all starts to occupy my thoughts.

I remembered running and suddenly hit something that sent me flying in the air. The pain jolted throughout my body. It didn't hurt as much and I was still alive. I tried to get up but I instantly fell onto the ground. My body was engulfed in pain as if objecting to my decision to stand up. I lay there pathetically, waiting for the pain to wash away.

A figure came up to me. As the lady drew closer, I could see her face much more clearly. She was a pretty woman with captivating hazel eyes and blue hair. She looked just exactly like my late mother. I might not have seen my mother in real life but I have several images of her. I would have sworn and argued with my father that my mother was not dead and she was standing right in front of me.

"Avery." Her gentle voice rang in my ear. It was quite calming.

"Mother is that you?." I stretched my hands to touch her body but didn't feel anything. It felt as though I was feeling the air.

"Yes, it is me, my love."

"How is it possible that you are here?. Is my mind playing tricks on me?. Aren't you dead?."

"Yes I am dead, but I want to help you overcome all the troubles ahead of you."

"Troubles?."

"Yes, troubles. You have a lot of tasks ahead of you that you are yet to find out. A power is hidden deep beneath your voice. Only you can find it. I would appear to you once you have discovered your true nature. You need to find who you are." She placed her finger on my chest and disappeared.

Is this real or just a dream?. It didn't bother me because my mind was set on going home and again I was famished. I got up on my feet, dusted my dress, and made my way back home but when I got home, I met dad scolding Riley.

Riley stood in front of my father.

As a child, one of the worst things I hated was my dad scolding my sister because of me. For most of my life, I have never seen my father scold my sister or get so enraged by anyone. It is painful to watch

"How could you be so heartless to do such a thing to your sister?. You are grounded for a whole month. I am going to seize all your gadgets. Now go to your room."

Riley burst out in tears as she walked away from dad

"I know you are there come out." My dad said. My heart skipped a beat as I froze on a spot. How did he know that I was there?. I went forward to meet him.

He suddenly gave the brightest smile. What's going on here?. Are my eyes deceiving me?. My dad was so upset with Riley for what she did to my hair, so why did his mood suddenly change?.

"Avery, I hope you are well?. Always tell me whenever Riley hurt you so that I can discipline her. I need to knock some sense into that brain of hers."

"Dad, Riley has gone too far. Does she dislike me that much?."

"She doesn't dislike you. You have to understand the fact that, that is her nature."

That night, I had trouble falling asleep because the images of my mother kept surging into my mind. What does she mean by *A POWER IS HIDDEN BENEATH YOUR VOICE.*

I wanted to get to the bottom of this mystery myself. I would make sure that no one knows about it not even my dad. I would make it to be my little secret.

I didn't want anyone to be suspicious, so I announced that I wanted to be a musician. People supported me and my dad also helped me financially. It is paranormal for your mother that has died to show herself to you. At first, I thought my mind was playing tricks on me or maybe I was dreaming but hell no. I kept having dreams like riddles so I have to solve this mystery and riddle.

At first, I began to sing and compose my songs. I didn't want to exploit being a princess to get famous. I want to ascend to the top myself. The first day I entered a studio to sing, a producer was there. She kept dancing after listening to my music.

I signed a contract with the female producer after she promised to turn me into a star. That was how I got my start in singing and rose to fame. Even the majority of people that are my fans and not my fans do not know that I am the chief's daughter. I gained notoriety at school. The once timid, shy, and brilliant girl who preferred to seat at the back was now one of the top five popular girls in the whole school.

I got to know that, that thing that hit me earlier was the powerful source that locked all of Quimape's entrances and exits. For the record, nobody has ever left Quimape ever since the gem was stolen except the thief that stole the gem. I ran back to the place and my mother appeared to me again just like before.

"My daughter, have you now discovered who you are in music?."

I nodded even do I had no idea what she was talking about.

"Out of all the songs you composed, which one makes you so emotional whenever you sing it?."

"Well, there is one song that makes me cry whenever I sing it and the title is HATED BY MY SISTER."

"Touch that invisible barrier that stops you from leaving Quimape and sing the song.'' After saying that she disappeared.

"Wait," I said but she was already gone. I followed her instructions and sang that song till I started crying. The invisible barrier abruptly parted ways for me at that point. I entered out of curiosity because there was a strong light shining there.

I suddenly found myself in a thick forest. The woodland was densely overgrown with big, towering trees. That was how I got to the kingdom of Alon.