Grief

ENN VASSILI | Start Line 2: The Dragon Rival is a new chapter of ENN VASSILI | Start Line: The Alicorn Quest. For those who haven’t read Alicorn Quest\, please to read it first to understand the Dragon Rival storyline. Thank you ^^

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drizzle down to wet the earth. The smell of rain wafted into the lungs. Those who were

gathered opened their respective umbrellas. A group of people with umbrellas

that are like dozens of mushrooms when viewed from the sky. Black umbrellas

where the clothes the holder is wearing are also black. Rain and black as a

symbol of mourning. Deep sorrow in a land where they have just lost their

leader. It was as if the sky and the heaven were crying over that figure's

departure. Sobs were also heard from the closest people and the royal

structure.

Wreaths of flowers that

are also black lined up around a photo frame of someone who had fallen. The

choir singers sang mourning songs accompanied by slow music. Warm tears flowed

down the cheeks of the singers. Tears of longing for having lost a very

important person. The mourning ceremony was held in an open white garden, with

rows of wooden benches that were also white. The wooden gazebo that protected

the mourning altar and the choir became the only shelter from the drizzle at

that time.

The name 'Ali Owen' is

written under the photo frame and a line of flower bouquets. Candles lit on

each side of the altar of mourning. Those sitting in the ranks of the benches

were ministers, palace workers, high ranking officials of the Vouna kingdom and

extended families. The Demigod clan's normally white clothes were now all

black. The silence without conversation throughout the grief ceremony let the

Father of Demigod go forever. Among the Demigod ranks present, 8 other Kings of

Enn Vassili who had just made friends with the leader of Vouna also

participated in the grief ceremony. They also wore Vouna's signature mourning

clothes in the form of long black robes with white gloves. As witnesses to the

passing of the Father of Demigod and as co-leaders of the Enn Vassili, they share their

condolences.

“What do we do with

these 9 Gate of South keys? Return them to where they came from?” Skythe Pixy asked while

holding 9 keys decorated with natural stones typical of the 9 Kingdoms that he

pulled from the Gate of South altar. Before returning to Nereida, he and his

friends who ran out of Magia after sealing the gate talked about the 9 keys.

"what for? The

Alicorn's protective magic that's guarding them must have been lost too... the

key from Groilandia, want to throw it back into the sky?” replied

Minho expressing his logically grounded answer. He couldn't wait to get back to

the Gran dortoir to take a shower, clean his hair and fur again.

"We should keep

these keys for ourselves... i’m worried that in the future this gate will threaten Enn Vassiliagain..." said Chris the Dragon wisely. His white and blue wings

flapped tirelessly, accompanying his seven friends on their way home.

The other 6 kings

obeyed. The stones decorated with Garnet, Onyx, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Topaz and

Emerald were taken by the leader of their respective kingdoms. The remaining

key is decorated with Sapphire which will be taken by its owner after returning

to human form and a stone decorated with Diamonds that has lost its holder. Skykept the

Moonstone-studded key then looked at the Diamond-studded key with a withered

look. His friends bowed their heads in mourning remembering what had happened.

"It's okay Sky..

we go back to Vouna and return this key to the Demigods..  okay.." Samuel patted Sky on the

shoulder, he was as sad as the Pixy King. Skyreplied with a flat smile.

The longer the drizzle

the heavier. The crowd of mourners began to unveil their long robes one by one.

".. lalarala~ grow

up~ a seed from the earth~ bloom a flower that as fragrance as hope~" the

Pixy King hummed softly chanting the spring spell with his sweet voice. Slowly

from the sides of the garden growing vines whose stems are quite strong. The

leaves are broad and dense with small white flowers that bloom. The plants grew

and protected those gathered there from the raindrops.

For the first time in 20,000 years the Demigod

clan saw the Pixy clan's spring magic. Those who brought umbrellas closed their

black umbrellas and focused more on the grief ceremony. One by one the audience

there went up to the altar of mourning each carrying a black rose as a goodbye

forever. Starting from high-ranking Vouna, close relatives to the ranks of Ann

Meyra's workers. Then it was the turn of 8 King Enn Vassili as the last witness

to the sacrifice of the Father of Demigod.

King of Dragons, Chris

Bang. Dressed in black clothes with a long robe covering half of his tail, he

slowly stepped up to the altar. Blue eyes with dilated black pupils, raindrops

already wet his pair of horns and neatly combed white hair.

".. we will miss

you.. Enn Vassiliwill miss you .." he said while putting down

the black rose he brought. After conveying his condolences, the Dragon King

immediately descended from the altar back to his seat.

Next up is Command of

the Beast, Minho. He brought his own black pants where there was already a hole

for the Feline's tail. He bent his ears to prevent the raindrops from getting

in. The thick-soled boots that are brown are the difference between his

all-black appearance. He put down his black rose without saying a word. Just

stared at the photo of Ali for a while then stepped down from the altar.

Prince of Pixy, Sky Kim

went up to the altar along with Priest of Foxes, Jeongin. The folds of Sky's blue wings were hidden

behind the thin black cloth, keeping their gleam visible. The beret and boots

he was wearing also followed the color of his clothes, jet black. Jeonginwore Vouna's signature

mourning outfit plus his black Haori with a white fox pattern. The bells that

he used to wear were temporarily removed so as not to disturb the silence of

the mourning atmosphere. Both of them were holding each a black rose. With a

sad face and teary the flower is placed in front of the frame. That smile still

lingers, the warmth of the golden Magia is still felt. The two of them then

descended the altar, hand in hand, strengthening each other.

Next up is the Earl of

Sirens, Felix. The appearance of red hair decorated with an Amethyst crown as

well as his sweet face stole the attention of the audience. This is the first

time the Demigod Clan has seen a real appearance of a Siren on ashore with his

stunning legs. The Dreamcatcher earrings he wears on his left ear are still the

same, the earmark of a Felix.

".. our sorrow

after losing you as deep as the Mariana trench, I thank you for the umpteenth

time .." his purple eyes filled with tears and slowly dripped warm liquid.

Tears spilled as a form of sadness.

Spirit of Darkness

Louis Seo went up to the altar along with the Guardian of Chaldene, Peter Han.

Louisonly wore one layer of black robes as his appearance was already

completely dark in color. He was still a little awkward with the Demigods in

Vouna but because he came with 7 other Kings he pushed the awkwardness away.

Peter was only one step

behind Louis. Because he came to the funeral he was not wearing the full set of

armor. Just a black shirt suit which is then covered by Vouna's black robe. He

wore silver cross earrings on both ears. The leader of Mavr Lykos and Chaldene

paused in front of the altar and put their black roses together. The remnants

of the rain dripped from their wet hair.

"We've entrusted

the diamond keys to the Demigods... only for today I'm visiting your kingdom

huh.." Louis whispered quietly. Peter turned to him, didn't say a word.

Just praying silently for the soul of the Father of Demigod to rest in peace

while holding back sorrow. Lastlythe Ruler of Asteria, Samuel Hwang. His

above-average height, folded white wings and long hair that touched the base of

his neck made everyone there stunned at his dazzling appearance. He

deliberately wore a thin black veil to cover half of his face so that he would

not attract too much attention. He didn't even wear the Skystar crown, only a gold

tiara decorated with Aquamarine that hung on his forehead. His wing feathers

that were hit by the raindrops fell slightly and made a trail from his seat to

the gazebo where the altar of mourning was. The black boots with high heels

that he wore led his steps.

“.. farewell ..” Those were the last words the Celestial King said as soon as he put

down the black rose and stepped down from the altar. He felt he didn't need to

say much because his condolences had been represented by the Demigods and his

seven friends. Now the raindrops have stopped. The strains of the poems sung by

the choir group became more solemn. Skycasts a spell on the magical plant that

he spawned until the plant shrivels up and disappears completely. Now that

accompanied the completion of the ceremony was the dark cloudy sky and the

smell of rain that still filled the chest. The ceremony closed with the burning

of black roses presents by the audience. Gray smoke billowed up into the sky,

blowing away the feelings of grief those who were there accompanying the

prayers offered to the Gods in Heaven.

"You can't smile

when you see us cry, can you?"

The Father of Demigod who already gone....

Leaving his kingdom, leaving Enn Vassili's future to his friends ...

King of Dragons, Chris Bang

Command of Beast, Minho

Spirit of Darkness, Louis Seo

Ruler of Asteria, Sam Hwang

Guardian of Chaldene, Peter Han

Earl of Siren, Felix

Prince of Pixies, Sky Kim

Priest of Foxes, Jeongin

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STRAY KIDS - ENN VASSILI | Start Line 2: the Dragon Rival

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