Rise of Dawn

Rise 42

Rise 42
Kuro or Arius?

“Life is a long journey, you don’t need to ran fast, go on your own pace slowly. You don’t need to climb high mountains or dive deep in the sea, just find the right path, and you’ll be happy.”
-AWitch’sJourney, a novel by S. Harper

“So tell me, bakit ka nila inaalipusta?” tanong ni Leona sa munting bata

“Nasaan tayo?” balik-tanong naman ng munting bata sa kanya

“This is a magical space inside my heart. Now, answer my question.” Leona

The little kid looked around him with visible amazement in his eyes.

Although his bangs is covering his eyes, Leona could swore that she caught a glimpse of his deep black irises.

“Master, who’s this midget?” a giant black dragon curiously asked

Seeing the massive reptile, the little boy hid behind Leona.

“He’s cute, Master.” A giant black leopard commented

The little boy’s grip on Leona’s dress tightened upon realizing that he was surrounded by humongous monsters.

“This is Kuro, be nice to him everyone.” Saad ni Leona sa kanyang mga summoned spirit

The gigantic spirits immediately transformed into their cute forms.

Nisha, the spirit of darkness in the form of a giant leopard, turned into a black cat.

Igur, the fire dragon, shrink his size and turned into a cute baby dragon.

Sidd, the giant ice bear, turned into a cute little bear cub.

Hina, the spirit of lightning, is in her magnificent horse form.

Amethyst, the spirit of metal, is in his usual butterfly form.

Sana, the ancient spirit of sound, is in her accursed bat form

While the triads, Fysi, Nero and Aeras is in their cute toddler form.

“You don’t have to be afraid. Aren’t they cute?” saad ni Leona sa munting bata

The little kid blushed, “I-I’m n-not scared!” he denied

Leona smiled, “How cute.”

The little boy looked at the spirits with curiosity and amazement.

“Now, tell me, why are you being shunned. Aren’t you a prince?” Leona

“I.. I don’t k-know.” Tugon  ng munting bata, pero hindi sya makatingin ng diretso kay Leona.

‘He’s hiding something.’

“What do you want from me?” Kuro

“I’m going to make you the Emperor.” Simpleng tugon ni Leona
“.........” Kuro

“What do you think?” Leona asked the little boy if he’s willing.

“Onee-san, n-no one wants a cursed prince like me.. I-I can’t be an emperor.” Kuro shook his head

Pinagmasdan ni Leona ang kaawa-awang anyo ng munting bata. Mahina ito at walang tiwala sa sarili.

Leona looked at the kid curiously, “Are you sure you’re Kuro?”

“I... I ‘am..”

“Although Arius is very submissive to me, he's usually very haughty, overbearing and proud.” Leona said seriously.