World all began : Chapter 11 S2

Title:

The Reborn : Legacy of the Eternal Realms (Season 2)

Written By : Reviline James Wang

Genre:

Romance | Billionaire | Werewolf | CEO | Reincarnation | Fantasy | Time Travel | Multiverse

The Truth Unveiled

The fire crackled beneath the cold, night sky, the shadows of the trees stretching long and dark over the forest floor. Seraphina sat on a large stone, her fingers absently tracing the edges of the ancient book that had brought them this far. Her thoughts were a whirlpool of questions, all circling around the strange forces they had encountered since they entered Wonderland. Every step forward seemed to bring them closer to something they weren't ready to understand.

The silence stretched between them, thick with the weight of everything left unsaid. Xander was standing nearby, staring into the fire, his hands clenched into fists. His golden eyes, normally a symbol of strength and control, were clouded with frustration. He was no longer the same man who had rejected her in their previous life; this Xander was a man driven by determination, haunted by the past, and willing to fight for what was rightfully his-what was rightfully theirs.

"We're getting close," Seraphina finally broke the silence, her voice soft but steady. She stood, her gaze falling on Xander. "I can feel it."

He turned toward her, his eyes locking onto hers with an intensity that sent a shiver down her spine. "Close to what, Seraphina? The key? The answer to all of this?" He gestured toward the dark woods surrounding them. "This place… it's nothing like I've ever seen. Wonderland isn't just a world. It's… it's alive."

Seraphina nodded, her expression grim. "I know. It's as if the land itself is watching us. And whatever is behind this curse-behind the broken bond-it's not done with us."

A gust of wind howled through the trees, sending a cold shiver across Seraphina's skin. It was strange-every time they grew closer to an answer, the atmosphere seemed to shift, as if some invisible hand were guiding them toward their inevitable confrontation.

The book in her hands trembled, its pages rustling as though it had a mind of its own. Seraphina opened it, her fingers trembling as she scanned the pages, looking for the next clue. The symbols blurred before her eyes, but then, one line became clear, glowing softly in golden light:

"In the heart of the cursed forest lies the secret to the bond. Follow the moonlit path, and there you shall find the truth that binds all things."

Seraphina's breath caught in her throat. She looked up at Xander, who had moved to her side without a sound.

"The moonlit path?" he asked, his voice quiet, but the tension in it was undeniable.

Seraphina nodded. "It's the next step. We have to find it. The heart of the cursed forest."

A low growl interrupted their moment, and both Seraphina and Xander tensed. From the shadows, a figure emerged-tall, with a predatory grace that made her skin crawl.

It was a wolf.

No, not just any wolf. It was a creature unlike any they had seen before. Its fur was jet black, its eyes glowing a feral gold that mirrored Xander's own. The creature's stance was regal, its body rippling with power and malice.

"Who are you?" Seraphina demanded, her voice hardening.

The wolf tilted its head, its eyes studying them both with unnerving precision. Then, it spoke-its voice deep, resonating with ancient authority.

"I am the guardian of this realm. And I am the one who will decide your fate."

Xander stepped forward, his expression grim. "What do you mean? We've done nothing to deserve this."

The wolf's lips curled into a snarl, but it wasn't threatening. It was... calculating.

"You misunderstand. You are not being punished. You are here because you are meant to be. The bond you seek to restore was never truly broken. It was only hidden. Hidden by forces beyond your comprehension. Forces that govern all realms."

Seraphina's heart skipped a beat. "Hidden?"

The wolf nodded, its eyes narrowing. "The key to your bond lies within you. You must open your eyes and see what has been concealed. The path you seek is not one of power, but of understanding."

Xander looked at Seraphina, his brow furrowing in confusion. "We've already been through so much. What more do we need to understand?"

The wolf's gaze softened, and it took a step closer to them. "You must return to the beginning. You must face what was lost and what was stolen."

Seraphina felt a shiver run down her spine. The beginning…?

"Are you saying we have to go back?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

The wolf nodded. "Only then will you understand the truth of your bond. The truth of your curse. And the key to breaking it."

With that, the creature turned, disappearing into the trees as silently as it had appeared.

Seraphina and Xander stood in stunned silence for a moment before Seraphina spoke, her voice filled with determination.

"We're not leaving Wonderland without the answers we need. Whatever the wolf meant by 'going back,' we'll figure it out."

Xander's eyes softened as he watched her, a look of quiet admiration crossing his features. "I'm with you, Seraphina. We've come this far, and I'm not about to turn back now."

Together, they ventured into the cursed forest, the moonlight casting an ethereal glow that guided their way. The deeper they traveled, the heavier the air became. The trees seemed to close in around them, their branches twisting and gnarled, as if they were being watched by something far older than they could comprehend.

Finally, they arrived at a clearing—a strange, almost otherworldly place. The ground was covered in shimmering silver leaves, and in the center of the clearing stood a large stone pillar. It was weathered, ancient, and covered in symbols that seemed to pulse with energy.

"This is it," Seraphina whispered, her heart pounding in her chest. "This is where it begins."

Xander stepped forward, his hand brushing the surface of the stone. The moment he touched it, the ground beneath their feet trembled. A low, rumbling sound echoed through the forest, and the air crackled with electricity.

A voice, deep and resonant, filled the clearing, echoing through their minds.

"You have come to reclaim what was lost. But beware, for the truth is not always what you wish it to be. To break the curse, you must first embrace the pain."

Seraphina's breath caught in her throat. "Embrace the pain? What does that mean?"

The voice did not answer. Instead, the stone pillar began to glow, the symbols on its surface shifting and changing. A portal, swirling with energy, began to form before them.

Xander stepped back, his hand reaching for Seraphina's.

"Are you ready?" he asked, his voice low, his grip tightening on her hand.

Seraphina nodded, her heart racing. "We have no choice."

Hand in hand, they stepped toward the portal, the light engulfing them in a blaze of golden energy. The world around them twisted and warped as they were pulled through the vortex, the air thick with the sound of a thousand whispers.

And then, just as quickly as it had begun, it stopped. They found themselves in a place that felt both familiar and alien at the same time.

They were back.

Back in the world where it all began.