Zeeta and the Wizarding World
Serina and Gerda
It had been three hours since Gerda and Serina had gone overland to check which traces were the clues to the village that had been destroyed by something while protecting the Soul Stone. Sometimes, they also check by air— already close or not they with his village. In the end, both efforts yielded results. Where it does not come from a person, but from the armor or clothes that are scattered for whatever reason.
Ruins with black marks in most buildings, became the first thing witnessed by Gerda and Serina. However, although they are now convinced that the village they stepped on, was destroyed not because of Zeeta, but it has something to do with the East. They were more convinced after Serina found another shard of armor hidden behind the ruins.
“Anneh...,” said Serina, who crouched down while checking the shards. He managed to get Gerda's attention.
“What?” ask Gerda.
“We did make it to his village, but it felt like someone was guiding us here. Since we first found this shard of armor, we always find it again and again, until finally we are here.”
“At the time again .. You were right too.... Do you think this is a trap?”
Serina frowned, trying to look around again intently. “No.”
“Hmm...” Gerda took a careful look, trying not to miss the slightest possibility of traps. “Already expected, there is something strange about this place. Trap or not, you're right, we're kind of guided here. But ... the absence of weirdness here, it makes it even more strange.
“Serina, I'll do something to make sure, so please step back a few meters.”
Without doubting Gerda, Serina immediately obeyed him.
Gerda then took out her magic wand, held it with her right hand, put her foot in front, left behind, and left hand raised as high as the shoulder of a conductor.
A green magic circle appeared under the feet afterwards, proceeding by countering the gravity on some parts of Gerda's clothes and long blonde hair. He closed his eyes, after which there were vibrations under the rubble.
Serina tried to guess what she was doing. But then, he recalled that when Gerda was fourteen years old, before she almost met her death, she did the same. Serina also understood, that her magic attribute—attributes that are rarely owned by most humans or other magical creatures— is an attribute that can communicate and utilize nature, namely the land. Especially for him, Gerda can manipulate plants.
Through his focused senses after closing his eyes, Gerda gets some clues through hearing and “information” given by plants and soil. Through the magic he used, the plants around the village, such as trees, the remaining grass, and the land, as if giving a visualization to Gerda about what had happened. Not long after, he launched a search, and Serina approached him immediately.
“How?” ask Serina.
“At least, I know this village was destroyed because of Madam Ashley's storm, but..” Gerda scrunched her eyebrows. “The servant I called before the Queen, was the mastermind behind the destruction and death of the guardian of the Soul Stone in this village.”
Serina was shocked to hear that. "Should we report this?"
Gerda held her chin. “I think we have to go to a new village built by its citizens. But...”
Serina understood what Gerda meant. “We will not be welcomed, I understand the risks. What can I do.”
“Then... come.”.
“Uhm.” Serina nodded.
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On Serina and Gerda's journey towards their new destination, while flying, they talk about the similarities between the two.
“Hei,” call Serina.
“Hmm? What's up?” ask Gerda.
“Don't you realize it?”
“About what?”
“If our ability is not so different.”
“What yes?
“....
“I don't think so.”
“Are you sure?
“We can both do a quick search. I'm with my sensitivity and you're with your magic.”
“Mhmm.... Well, you have a point, anyway.but I don't think this is a resemblance. What I did just now, was just imitate Zeeta.”
“Imitate? What do you mean?” Serina doesn't understand.
“Yes. I trained with Luna, got a holy weapon, met many great magic creatures like you, Dwarves, even Dragons, just because I didn't want to be left behind by Zeeta.
“For her it wasn't so special, but still, she always pushed me to keep chasing after her.
“One time, I realized that we were very different in strength, which is why I once thought evil of him, that he would no longer need me as his friend.
“She is a noble who will later have everything and I will be left behind by her. The point is, I'm starting to fear him who can do anything with his magic. But ... The fear disappeared when I knew the burden it bore, I could never bear.
“Niva until the fate of the world is in his hands. When she found out about her responsibilities when she was eight, I couldn't imagine how scared she was.
“That's why, Serina .. I want to stay by her side, keep her as my goal, and
continue to be his friend,. Whenever I think of helping Zeeta, my magic answers her. Even if the magic is active on the grounds that I imitate it, I don't want to be away from it.
“So, this is not a resemblance, Serina. At least that's my opinion.”
Serina listened to Gerda carefully. He then replied with a small laugh. “Hehe.
“You are indeed really sweet.” Serina smiled gently.
“Hehehe Gerda could only laugh while scratching her non-itchy cheeks. “How about you? Do you have your own story so you can be who you are now?”
Seina's smile faded, became a sign of something, and made Gerda join in eliminating her smile.
“Ka-if you don't want to be told it's okay, ma-sorry.” said Gerda, trying not to offend Serina.
“No...” Serina shakes. “It's okay. It's just .. My story isn't as sweet as you and Zeeta.
“In short ... the injuries you can see in this body are the reason. However, this wound is not as much as what is imprinted on my brother Jourgan. I respect him a lot.
“There are times when something forces us to get stronger and get through the hard times. Me, my brother, and my sister very rarely smiled before Zeeta came to practice.
“Every day, every hour, be it morning or night, the Elves can never calm down. Some are too afraid to fight like the three of us, until they master what is their powerful weapon—mimic magic exists.”
“Serina...” Gerda sympathized with him.
“We are never ashamed of the eternal wounds on the body, for this is a testament to our long struggle until we can finally calmly come out of hiding and get to know more of the outside world.
“Kurasa ... I now have a new destination.
“After hearing your story, I became more and more understanding of what Zeeta was like, and made me so unable to leave her alone.
“Gerda, will you let me stand with you?”
Gerda stopped suddenly from flying. He looked down and shuddered.
Gerda's gurgling makes Serina anxious. “Ge-Gerda..?”
“Moh!” Gerda clenched Serina very tightly. Seen tears on the cheeks. “Of course! You.. No, ALL Elves are our friends! No need to ask for permission!
“After knowing the history of the Elves, I swear by my pride as the Crescent Void and my holy weapon, that I will protect the Elves no matter what!”
Serina is made glazed by the expression Gerda. “Thank you, Gerda,” said, “I really appreciate it.”
That moment of warmth was the first experience for Serina. No one had ever hugged her this tightly and never before had she expressed such sincere feelings as Gerda did.
Yet....
The moment was forced to stop when a rain of arrows shot at the two from below.
It was only natural for the two of them to avoid the rain of arrows without magic, but what mattered to Serina was what was underneath.
“Damn it!” furious Gerda, was about to reply with magic from her left hand.
“Do not!” Serina used her right arm to block him. “Do not attack. Follow and follow me.”
“Serina..?”
“We have arrived. This is the new village we are heading to.”