Chapter 4 - Memories
Laura - The Story of a Fairy, Chapter 11 - Sisters, Part 4 - Memories
It needed some time. But no, it really needed much time for Laura to finish her latest mission, the mission for knowledge about her beloved sister, and to face Estera again in the end. Now the mother of all life had more knowledge than ever expected, knowledge as a heavy burden, to now know what really had happened to her sister. And even more, who was really behind all this, the one and only true enemy now...
Laura's heart was broken. Totally broken with learning about this incredible deception of the old man, the only god she really trusted before, and actually her mentor. But this was even still the easier way to go, thinking about to fight the old man in the end, easier than the matter with her sister. Because this would be a very stony way, a way of further hiding the truth from Estera, as Laura believed she would not be able to handle it. Perhaps anytime in the future, but not now...
Laura knew she could not face her sister until all her emotions were defeated again and closed away in her heart. Closed away at the deepest place possible then. And so she still walked around in her castle, fighting against herself and her feelings. Laura had deep wounds now herself, as she was hurt so much for what had happened to her beloved sister, and, of course, by this incredible betrayal of the old man. And it needed time to calm down again, but at least there was a good reason...
Estera! She really had suffered more than enough in her life, more than enough for several lives. She only deserved love and peace, and of course healing for her own hurt soul and heart. And this was Laura's mission now, this was her task. And she would not fail here...
It seemed to have been an eternity until Laura was herself again, until all feelings were under control once more. But finally the mother of all life succeeded. It was the very first moment again she could smile once more, a slight but firm smile...
Laura:
Estera, this is for you, only for you! I will be strong, as strong as ever necessary, you can count on me. Together we will be able to succeed every challenge, and whatever you need, you will get it from me. The old man will fail, we will defeat him in the end. You will live, together with me, and in the end healed and happy ever after. I swear!
Laura changed her direction finally. It was time to return to her bedroom now, where Estera was waiting for her. It was time to see her sister again, and help her continuing her way...
Laura:
Do, Estera, my beloved sister, this will still be a long and hard way for both of us to go, and I don't know if we ever can reach the destination of your complete healing. I hope so, and I will try and give all of me to reach this destination. This one thing is for sure at least...
Laura sighed deeply one time, as she finally reached her destination. Her own bedroom laid straight ahead from her...
Laura:
Here I am again then. And now, only a happy face and warm smile for my wonderful sister! She only deserves my strength, and she will get it. She will get all the love I have...
Laura clenched her fists for some moments, closing her eyes. But then she smiled bright, and the happiness to be back near her sister again really made the last remaining sad feelings fade away...
Laura:
Estera, Here I am again, back for you, and stronger than ever before! I will never let you down! Never!
Laura finally entered her own bedroom, where her sister Estera really was still waiting for her patiently. And the mother of all life smiled happily, her mask was working perfectly...
Estera was sitting on Laura's bed as her sister entered the room, just experimenting a little bit with a small magic wand. Of course Estera had not the supernatural abilities of Laura, but she had some. And she was learning to use them, after Laura had given her the gift of getting an angel some time before. And Laura herself was very happy to see her sister like this, because also those abilities could still be a great help for her in the future, on the way of being hopefully healed completely...
Laura closed the door behind her and remained in front of the bed. From this position she began to speak to Estera...
Laura:
I am sorry it got so late, Estera, but now my work is done and I am here again for you. The rest of this day only belongs to us, if you want, and we can do what you are interested in. I mean, if you have any certain wishes, then only name them I try to fulfil them...
Estera smiled happily as she answered...
Estera:
Thank you, big sister, but I have to admit, the only wish I currently have is to have dinner, as it got late meanwhile. I spent my afternoon in the royal garden, walking around a longer time, and now I am really hungry. Would you join me for dinner then?
Laura shook her head smiling...
Laura:
Well, I am not hungry at all, only a little bit tired, and I make a suggestion therefore. You may go to the common dining hall of the royal palace , where they eat together at this time, and queen Eteria will be pleased to keep company with you. In this time I will recover a little bit, calming down all my thoughts and feelings after a strenuous day. And afterwards we can spend the rest of the evening together, boldly invigorated...
Estera stood up from the bed now and came close to her sister, laying a hand onto her shoulder then...
Estera:
A good idea, Laura. Rest a little bit here calmly, and I will join the fairies at their dinner. This will be a nice experience to eat in such big society again, something I haven't done for a long, long time. I will enjoy it. And I will see you later then again...
Estera yet wanted to leave the room, but Laura stopped her with now laying her right hand onto the shoulder of her sister. So Estera turned around once more, looking asking at Laura...
Estera:
What is it, sister? I can see hidden tears within your eyes - what happened? Is there something wrong...?
Laura shook her head several times and smiled slightly, while she succeeded in releasing her tears again...
Laura:
No, it's all right. Please, do not be on edge, but yet in these hours today, I simply missed you. I missed you so much...
Laura sighed deeply and got onto her bed then, laying down there and stretching her arms for Estera...
Laura:
Before you go to dinner, would you still join your older sister for a short while, simply for embracing her...?
Estera nodded with her head happily and also got back onto the bed again. Without any further word she embraced Laura, pulling her softly against her body then...
Estera:
Believe me, sister, I missed you too...
After a while remaining ion this position both sisters sat up again, at the edge of the bed, with leaning against each other. Laura took the hands of her sister and held them tenderly, without speaking any word. Both sisters then closed her eyes for a while, letting their feelings flow...
It was time then. Estera finally moved apart from her sister, standing up from the bed again. After some steps towards the door of the bedroom she turned around again once more...
Estera:
I will be back soon...
Laura did not answer. She only laid down on her bed, smiling slightly, while Estera turned around again towards the door. And finally she left the room then, while Laura closed her eyes...
Laura did not remain for longer on her bed. On the contrary, only some moments after Estera had left the room the goddess reacted at once. She sat up, at the ledge of the bed once more...
Laura:
Time to act then...
Laura stood up from the bed, and now she could no longer control her feelings. The thoughts and pictures came back at full tilt, just overwhelming the mother of all life. It simply was impossible, even for a goddess, to succeed so soon in this matter, especially if all of this was about her so much beloved sister. And Laura began to cry again...
Laura:
Estera...
Laura fell down on her knees once more, folding her hands and laying them onto her breast. The tears flow further, and Laura knew she could not continue this way. Not at all. And there was still something else, hurting her so much and causing still doubts, so the goddess had to react again...
She did what she had to do - calling for Amarylisse once more. But this time only very quiet and tearfully, lowering her head then...
Laura:
Please, Amarylisse, hear me! I know, it has been such a short time after our last encounter, But I need you here again, here in my bedroom now. I hope you fulfil my wish, I really beg you urgently...
In fact, Laura had not to wait very long, until something happened. It really was like Amarylisse could even hear her call even at the other side of the universe at once, or a part of her presence always stayed close to Laura and Amber. But anyway, the materializing of red light in the bedroom of the mother of all life made it clear at once, Amarylisse really was on her way again. And only a few moments later she arrived in the red light..
Before Laura could speak it was Amarylisse herself taking the floor. She spoke with her usual whispering, but warm voice...
Amarylisse:
Hello, Laura, this is really a surprise now, calling me so soon again, and now even in your bedroom, the most private area of every living creature at all. But as I can see it really must be urgent, sadness and tears yet speaking to me without words, making me sad too. I am here, Laura, so speak freely. I hope I am able to help you...
Laura kept her head lowered, and she tried to control her feelings as good as possible. But some tears continued running down her cheeks, while the goddess began to speak...
Laura:
I am sorry to disturb you so early again, Amarylisse, and I am really deeply ashamed about my failure. But your story hurt me more than expected, and at the moment all my strength is not enough to keep my feelings away from Estera. It is simply my broken heart for all what happened to my sister, while I not even knew she existed, and she has asked me yet about what is wrong with me. I try to fight against my feelings so hard, but it won't work at the moment - in fact as one further matter is there, burdening me all the time. It is like a wall, standing still between us, though I yet have feelings for you and really appreciate what you did for us...
Laura took a deep breath once...
Laura:
I accept that you have your secrets and can not reveal them to us, for what reasons ever then. I also accept that you hide your identity, even from those who really love you. But there is one question I simply have to ask now, hoping you won't deny the answer again...
Amarylisse nodded with her head...
Amarylisse:
I feel your burden. so ask me, Laura, and if it is possible, you will get your answer and help from me...
Laura:
The wall between us, the burden in my heart, it is Ebrenell. As you at least revealed to us, that you are not our enemy and helped us so much, why ever was it necessary to kill Ebrenell? I can not understand this, and can not forgive you the death of my friend. If ever possible, please, explain it now, explain the whole truth of this murder...
Amarylisse nodded with her head understanding...
Amarylisse:
In fact, I rather expected this question yet the last time, but then you were caught
too much for the story about your sister. But you are right, this can not be understandable from your sight, and you deserve this answer. As we now moved on from Olwon, and this chapter is closed for a long time, I can speak about it, telling you all you need to know...
Amarylisse paused shortly, before she continued with her always strange, but meanwhile familiar voice...
Amarylisse:
Well, first the good news, so you may relax a little bit again - Ebrenell, your elfish friend, is not dead. I am sorry for this further illusion I had to create, but it had to be perfect to delude all Olwons and keep their armies inactive. If they ever had become suspicious about this deception, your group had been doomed at once. To avoid this I have been in contact with Ebrenell a longer time before yet, only in her mind, talking to her and explaining the situation. In the role of Amber I gave her this solo mission, as a goddess I asked her for help. She could have denied, of course, but I fear we had faced a fatal ending then. But Ebrenell understood it all, as one member of your group at least had to sacrifice himself, at least in an illusion then. The moment my energy beam hit Ebrenell it took her away, far away into my own dimension, where she lives now, and where also Estera lived before. And in the same moment the illusion of Ebrenell was born, and this illusion got killed then for all possible viewers around, falling down into the abyss and burned to ashes there with my energy beam...
Laura stood on her feet again, not sure to believe what she just heard. It was incredible, and the mother of all life really was very close to new tears again. She laid her hands on her heart while Amarylisse continued speaking, to finish her new speech...
Amarylisse:
I know, this is hard to believe, Laura, but it is true. I tried all to create the perfect illusion on Olwon, only to save your fellowship and let you return home unharmed and alive. And it worked in the end. But for the proof, I guess there is somebody to show you it is true, Ebrenell herself. I think she also will be pleased to meet you again now...
As Amarylisse ended her speech it happened at once. Laura saw white light, materializing above her bed, and instinctively she raised her hands to cover her mouth. Only a few moments later it really happened, Ebrenell herself appeared in the light, as a half transparent manifestation...
Laura:
Ebrenell...
The elf nodded with her head...
Ebrenell:
Yes, Laura, it's me. Really nice to see you again, and I wish I would not have had to delude you this way. But as you heard it was absolutely necessary, and I was proud to help saving the fellowship. I also know the story about your sister now, Estera, as people, living on my new home world, tell me much about her. It is an honour for me, that I could contribute in saving our group, as well as making it possible then to send your sister back to you. And my reward is a whole new life, though I had to leave a lot of things behind. but sometimes you have to make such important decisions, and I am proud and happy I could help. Don't worry about me, I am really satisfied now, and I will live the rest of my live in complete peace...
Laura shook her head several times...
Laura:
I am glad to hear this, Ebrenell, and thank you so much for all you did for us. But I will keep the secret, to never create any new danger to Estera or our mission, as there are still enemies out there. But I will never forget what you did for us, and for me and Estera, my friend. The honour is all mine, to have a true friend like you...
Ebrenell smiled happily...
Ebrenell:
Thank you, Laura. It needed some time for me to understand all this, until I realized who was really speaking in my mind, and what this was all about. But to save my friends no prize was too high, and so I decided to follow this offer by Amarylisse. It was not easy to hide this from my friends, but it was necessary for the complete illusion. Now I am glad at least you know this truth, and about my true destiny...
Laura:
I do, and I am very happy for you! I hope you will have a fulfilled live in your new world, and perhaps, one day, anytime, we will meet once more. I would be pleased to hear from you again...
Ebrenell nodded with her head...
Ebrenell:
I hope so too! Farewell, Laura, I wish you all the best for your further life and mission, you and your sister! And our fellowship...
With those last words the semi-transparent appearance of Ebrenell began to melt into thin air, and also the white light faded. Laura still was deeply moved and could not speak at first. Again she was standing next to Amarylisse with her hands on her mouth, trying to realize what happened. And once moreshe was totally surprised by Amarylisse, and by her way of solving problems. Again totally unexpected...
After some stirring moments Laura raised her head, lowering her hands again. And she began to speak to Amarylisse then, with an also deeply moved and almost trembling voice...
Laura:
It is unbelievable, just unbelievable. Once more I could not understand at all, what was really going on around me, not even in close vicinity to you and Ebrenell on Olwon. And I am so sorry for all my prejudices and bad feelings, as I simply did not knew better. But if it still needed a proof for not really being a goddess, then here it is. A real goddess would have noticed, would have known. But I was blind on both eyes, and in my feelings...
Amarylisse answered at once...
Amarylisse:
Don't be too hard to yourself, and do not belittle yourself more than necessary, Laura. Of course there are differences between real gods and created gods, it is not the same. There are limits for you, but think about the old man. He is a real god, and though he also could not find out about me, as I captured the illusion of Amber then. There are simply gradations, and we must accept them to reach the best what is possible in our existence. And you always did the best what was possible from your point of sight. It was not your fault you have been used by higher gods and could not oversee all things. But you can start new now again, together with your sister...
Laura nodded with her head once...
Laura:
Yes, this is exactly what I want to do, and now you really took the last remaining wall between us away, Amarylisse. I am so happy, and somehow, somehow I will really succeed in controlling my emotions. I must! Estera shall not notice my broken heart, she must live in love and peace now. She simply deserves this so much...
Amarylisse nodded slightly with her head...
Amarylisse:
But I still feel doubts and fears inside of you, in the depths of your heart, Laura. Not about me, but about yourself. Your emotions for your sister are so strong, and your broken heart really cries to me. I understand this so much, as I just feel the same like you. But perhaps together, joining our love and strengths, we may be able to help Estera and give to her what she needs, with avoiding to reveal the dark secret...
Laura wrinkled her brow...
Laura:
How do you mean this? How could we combine our inner energies in a way to help my sister? Please, tell me...
Amarylisse did not answer any more. Instead she let her own energies flow, straight into the heart of Laura. And the mother of all life suddenly began to smile bright, but at the same time she was really moved to tears - with visible bleary eyes...
Laura:
This is...incredible, only incredible! I can not conceive what I feel here, this endless power of energy and love, as I never experienced it at all so far in my whole existence. It...overwhelms me totally...
Amarylisse:
You can feel and take this energy from me, Laura, and this is the difference to your sister. She could only take small parts from my energy, as she is blocked in her heart and soul. This is a consequence of what she has gone through, and how much her soul is hurt. But my love and your love together, coming straight from you, perhaps this combined energy can break the walls inside of your sister, it is worth a try...
Laura shook her head several times with wide open eyes and mouth, still completely overwhelmed by this energy flow of Amarylisse. Then she spoke again with whispering voice...
Laura:
I don't know what to say now. How could I ever have hated you, and believed you are my enemy, as you are only love at all. It is unbelievable! What...who are you really, Amarylisse...?
Laura had asked the question again, the question not to be asked at all, but she simply had to do so, while finally tears ran down her cheeks once again. And Amarylisse answered presently...
Amarylisse:
Well, I am sorry to disappoint you again, Laura, but as I told you before I can not reveal this secret. This is part of your mission, on your search for the creator, and as the long ago announced chosen one. It is your challenge to solve all remaining puzzles in this universe, to neutralize all dangers, and to bring back final and eternal peace to the universe. In the end it shall be the paradise again it was a long, long time ago, and then, of course, you will find all the answers you are searching for...
Laura nodded with her head...
Laura:
I understand, and I hope I can fulfil this responsibility in the end. I am sorry for my question, I really do not want get on your nerves. But you may understand how much this question works in my heart...
Amarylisse nodded with her head again, as she of course could understand this wish of Laura and Estera so much...
Amarylisse:
It is all right, Laura, and today I will not leave you to have nothing to show again at least. Not this time...
Laura wrinkled her brow again, as she could not understand what Amarylisse just was talking about now...
Laura:
What do you mean, Amarylisse...?
Amarylisse:
Come closer to me, Laura. I am full physical now for you, and I would be honoured very much, if you do what your feelings show to me so much, your wish to embrace me one time...
The eyes of Laura began to dilate once more, but then the mother of all life simply was all smiles...
Laura:
Amarylisse...thank you so much...
Laura did not hesitate. She stepped forward, stretching her arms slowly, and finally really embracing Amarylisse. And Laura could feel her physical body now, and the love and warmth spreading from it...
Laura:
I...I really love you so much, Amarylisse...
For some moments there was only silence, as Laura closed her eyes deeply moved. She kept her arms around Amarylisse, embracing her as close as possible. And finally the mysterious goddess answered Laura, still with a lower whispering voice than usual, but Laura could understand every single word. With more tears flowing down her cheeks...
Amarylisse:
Let me tell you then, I love you too, Laura, as I ever did and ever will. As much as your sister Estera...
After those touching words nobody spoke again any more. Laura only remained in a cuddle with Amarylisse, with her eyes closed, and time seemed to stand still suddenly...
Laura and Amarylisse released again from their long embrace, and Amarylisse was the first to speak again now...
Amarylisse:
Time to say good-bye again , Laura, your sister will return soon from her dinner, and we should not surprise her this way then. So it is time for me to leave once more, until our next encounter...
Laura sighed deeply one time before answering. Real happiness was written into her smiling face now...
Laura:
Yes, you are right, and I can not tell you how happy you made me now. I begin to believe we can succeed with my sister, so she really can be healed completely one day...
Amarylisse:
Yes, I also believe so, as I believe in you, Laura. And there is something else, a special gift for you and Estera, as I am now prepared for it. As I believe you are also ready to get it...
Laura looked at Amarylisse asking...
Laura:
A gift? What are you talking about, Amarylisse?
Amarylisse answered at once...
Amarylisse:
Well, let me surprise you. There is only something to ask you before, and you must make a promise for me now. I will take you to a certain place, as soon as you and Estera are ready for this little journey. I will know it then. I will bring you into my dimension and back her again later, and you will see something very special. But as long as you are there, do not ask any questions, do not speak at all. Only watch and try to open yourself to what you see. And afterwards, speak about it together as much as you want, but never tell it anybody else. Really never! If you can promise me that, than you are prepared and will get my gift soon...
Laura nodded with her head determinedly...
Laura:
I think, in this case I can speak for me and Estera, we both promise! And we are honoured, for every gift we get from you...
Amarylisse did not answer any more, but began to raise into the air. Red light appeared around her, and the mysterious goddess finally began to melt into thin air again. But before disappearing totally Laura heard the voice of Amarylisse a last time then...
Amarylisse:
See you soon, Laura...
Laura was once more totally overwhelmed. The goddess was all churned up inside, and she could not prevent further tears to flow. With one hand on her breast and one on her mouth Laura cried - cried for joy, and she still did as Estera finally entered the bedroom again...
Estera:
Laura...
Estera was shocked to find her sister like that, and she stood at her side, laying her right arm around Laura. But Laura could comfort her younger sister at once, as she began to speak...
Laura:
Don't worry, Estera, it is all right, I only cry for joy. We have just been invited from Amarylisse, as she told me she would have a special gift for us. This is simply overwhelming. I only had to promise her, we keep this as a secret, and wherever she takes us then, we shall only watch there, but not speak until we are back home. Are you ready for this little journey, sister? We will be taken as soon as we both are ready...
Estera nodded with her head, and she was over the moon at once. Estera simply was all smiles now...
Estera:
What a great news, of course I am always prepared for Amarylisse. And I am really curious what this gift may be...
Laura:
We will know soon. Give me your hand then, Estera. Hold it all the time we are on this journey, until we are back home. We will be taken into the dimension of Amarylisse now...
Estera did as she was told, and as soon as both sisters remained silent, holding each others hand, it began. Bright white light appeared from nowhere, around both sisters. Then both of them were raised into the air...
Laura:
It begins. Amarylisse takes us now...
The white light got so bright the sisters finally had to close their eyes for a while, and then they disappeared out of the room. At last also the white light vanished again...
Laura and her sister Estera could not have told how long their journey had lasted, as they had lost track of time. And as the light remained this bright they also had to kept their eyes closed, until now. Finally the sisters noticed the white light was fading then...
Laura was the first one to open her eyes again, and Estera followed only a few moments later. They were astonished, finding themselves in space, just somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Laura and Estera stood on a small meteorite, and further of them flew around in this area. In some distance, straight ahead, was a huge planet, and Estera recognized it at once. She smiled happily...
Estera:
As nothing happens yet, I guess I can still say something? This is it, the impressing world where I lived on such a long and happy time. It is great to see it one time again...
Laura also began to smile...
Laura:
I also guess we may keep silence when Amarylisse appears to offer her special present then. And I already thought like this, I had this feeling, as if this could be the world I heard about from you. I am also happy to once see the planet where my sister spent a wonderful time...
Estera nodded with her head...
Estera:
Yes, I did. After what I have gone through before, this was paradise for me. I will never forget about this time, not in eternity. And I really know how much I owe to Amarylisse...
Laura pressed the hand of her sister still a little bit firmer before she answered her deeply moved...
Laura:
We both will. And I admit, I am so curious about what this gift for us will be now, what she wants to show to us...
Estera suddenly saw something unusual...
Estera:
I guess it is happening now. Look at the planet again, and beyond it. I can see yellow light spreading...
Laura nodded with her head...
Laura:
I can see it too, Estera. And so let's respect the wish of Amarylisse and keep
silence until we are back home again. Whatever happens now, we will talk about it later then...
The two sisters kept silence then, only watching with wide open eyes what was happening now. There was something behind this planet, something really giant, as it seemed. It was glowing in different yellow color shades, and it was raising behind the planet. At this point Laura and Estera could not yet identify, but they were incredible impressed already...
Some time later it got clearer then. Two really giant yellow wings were raising behind the planet, even bigger as the foreign planet. And the sister began to sense what was going on - now with also wide open mouths. They simply could not believe, but it was true...
Amarylisse did not have a gift of other kind to bring it then, the gift really was herself indeed. As the giant wings had risen enough, a head followed between them. Laura and Estera could see a part of a face, but only with mouth, chin and cheeks, the rest of this giant head was hidden below an iron helmet. There were two openings for the eyes, where also yellow light was glowing through. And the appearance still grew...
Laura and Estera left their meteorite now, as it was flowing away, as well as all others around. In the end only the planet remained, and a play of different colours around. And now the appearance of Amarylisse was to be seen completely, floating in a half-transparent form in front of the planet. Her shape was so enormous that it towered over the planet distinctly. The mysterious goddess really showed herself the very first time, and only for Laura and Estera as a really special gift...
Laura and Estera remained at their position. They were so much impressed that they simply could not move any more. And so they stared with wide open eyes and mouths at what they saw - a real and mighty goddess, as they had never seen anything similar before...
And then the appearance changed. It happened so sudden that Laura and Estera were surprised totally. The image of Amarylisse disappeared, and she reappeared in a new form. A creature as the women had never seen it before yet. Giant and beautiful, a little bit similar as a jellyfish on Earth. But as giant as the appearance before...
Also this appearance disappeared again after s short time, but this presentation was not over yet. There were two more giant creatures, and always semi-transparent, a giant winged horse of fire, and an also giant winged lion, partially consisting of fire...
Afterwards the first human image appeared again for a last time. And now Amarylisse reacted, as she now had a kind of magic wand in her hands, which began to glow in yellow light...
Amarylisse let the energy flow, and the yellow light began to spread around the whole area. In the end Laura and Estera had to close their eyes again, as the light got too bright, and all matter disappeared within this energy. And then the two sisters were transported away again, back home then. The special presentation of Amarylisse finally ended...
Laura and Estera found themselves back at home again, just where they had started this journey before. They appeared in the bedroom of Laura in bright white light, but the light faded soon then...
It needed some time for Laura and Estera to find their voice again. First they stood next to each other, hand in hand as they had arrived, without and word and movement. But finally Laura could react again, as she turned around, embracing her sister from behind. And Laura kissed the long and soft hair of her still so much impressed sister...
Laura:
This was unbelievable, Estera. I never expected Amarylisse to release some of her true forms in front of us, in front of anybody. This was a real surprise, and really the most wonderful gift she could ever give to us. I can not say what this really means to me now...
Estera nodded with her head once...
Estera:
Yes, I agree. I lived with Amarylisse such a long time, and I got so much from her, but I never saw anything from her except this red capuchin. And I never expected to see more. But now we share a secret nobody else know in this universe. And we saw the mightiest goddess ever, an incredible creature, who is now our stepmother. Could we ever wish more? I am so much overwhelmed, I can not tell you...
Estera now released from the embracement of Laura to turn around, looking straight into the eyes of her sister...
Estera:
Wow, what an experience! But tell me, now that we are among us again, what do you think? Who or what is she really? How can it be we never heard before of the mightiest goddess so far ever? I must say, I do not understand this, it is a mystery for me...
Laura sighed deeply one time...
Laura:
Yes, this is true, and it will be our task, our mission to solve this mystery one day. Amarylisse told me so, and she expects me as the chosen one to succeed here in the end...
Estera began to smile and embraced her sister now from the front, holding her for a longer time then. And finally Estera began to speak again, but only with a quiet voice...
Estera:
And you will, dear sister, I believe so! But I think, it is enough now for this day, we would need some rest and time to think about all this for ourselves. I will return to my castle for this night, seeing you tomorrow for breakfast, if you agree. Is this okay for you?
Laura:
Of course it is, Estera. So, sleep well, my beloved sister, and I only wish you the best dreams this night...
Estera released again from Laura and finally left her bedroom. The mother of all life sat down on the ledge of her bed, thinking about all happenings from before. But it stayed overwhelming, and the feelings inside her heart were really in motion...
Laura sighed deeply before she laid down on her bed with closing her eyes. But she knew yet, this would become a long and sleepless night, as she could not calm down so soon. Not at all...
A new had begun again in Lauhaven. Most fairies were up on their feet again yet, as well as Laura and Estera. And while Estera really had slept well the last night, Laura almost had not slept at all. there were too much thoughts and emotions working inside her heart and soul, for the experiences with Amarylisse, but also for the sorrows about her sister. But at least there was much more hope now, and much more strength to handle those emotions, so Estera would not notice anything...
Laura now was much more optimistic, that her sister could be healed in the end, no matter about the costs or time it needed. But it would happen, it would happen one day for sure. And so Laura put her tiredness aside, concentrating on the new day. She would leave it to Estera what she wanted to do today, but first she was curious how she would have handled the experiences with Amarylisse. Hopefully better than Laura herself...
Finally both sisters met in the great dining hall of the royal castle in Lauhaven, where they had breakfast together, and Estera really was in a good condition - at least physically. And she was really happy, so Laura asked her then what they should do with the new day...
Estera looked at her sister and shrugged her shoulders. She really had not thought about it so far...
Estera:
Well, I don't know, I didn't think about this yet. But perhaps you would have a suggestion yet? Then tell me...
Laura nodded with her head smiling...
Laura:
I would have an idea indeed, but well, I won't tell it yet. Let me surprise you, later, on a little walk through the royal parks around. I will show you something there then...
Estera:
Agreed! Let us finish our breakfast then...
It needed not much time until both sisters finally left the dining hall again, walking through the endless seeming corridors of the royal castle...
And in the end the two sisters also left the royal palace. Estera followed Laura through the royal parks, which received a really giant area around the royal castle...
After some time the sisters reached a small stream and followed its course, until it flew into an ancient ruin with huge scale. The building had a vaulted glass roof and laid between some higher rocks. Some further smaller streams were flowing along this area, and some of them broke through the glass roof at different points, uniting inside the huge building...
Laura led her sister into this building through an open wall. Inside the building was overgrown with plants, and water flew down from some walls like waterfalls. The small stream separated here into several streams in different directions. At the left side a bigger stairs was leading upwards, onto a higher floor. Birds were flying around and sometimes also other animals showed up, only to disappear again quickly...
Estera looked at Laura asking...
Estera:
An impressing building, indeed. But it seems very old and half-derelict now. Can you tell me what purpose it had once?
Laura nodded with her head...
Laura:
Of course I can. This was the old training centre for young fairies, to prepare them for their tasks in their later life. And here they became their first wings, child wings, as well as all humans from Earth, who settled on this world since a longer time. A wonderful place, which you sadly missed, but I still remember my days in this area. I have learned very much here, and don't want to miss this time at all today...
Estera smiled happily...
Estera:
Interesting. I like this place, and the atmosphere is still alive within these walls. I really can feel it all around...
Laura:
Yes, this is a real magic and also holy place on this world for all fairies, and I wanted to show it to you, the place where your sister once had been given so much. I really return here regularly and gladly...
Laura stood behind her sister now, embracing her from this position and then speaking to her again...
Laura:
Would you like to try what you not could experience as child? I mean, trying some child wings, to see how it feels for children? I could give you such wings for a short time, if you want to...
Estera began to smile again before she answered her sister, and she did it with a real happy voice...
Estera:
Of course I would, thank you for this possibility. Give me those child wings, I want to try them here...
Laura stepped back a few metres and raised her magic wand, collimating energy from her magic power. Suddenly Estera was shrouded by bright white light, and as it faded again Estera had some new wings. They had a yellow colour and were semi-transparent. And Laura remembered the time when she wore such wings herself...
Laura:
So, what do you think? I once had such wings myself, and I still think they are really beautiful. You can not fly as high and far with them as with the big adult wings, but I loved them...
Estera nodded with her head again...
Estera:
Wonderful. I envy the children here for this special time, and it is a pity I could not experience it. But now I wan to try them, I will fly around here a little bit, if you don't mind...
Laura:
Of course not, Estera. Do what you like, and meanwhile I will gather some flowers for us here...
Laura turned away to look for flowers around, and Estera tried her new wings then, ascending into the air. She flew around in the building and shortly also outside of it, and she enjoyed it very much...
Finally Estera stood on the ground again, and she saw her sister in front on the stairs to the left. The mother of all life held a bouquet of flowers in her hands, and she returned to Estera now...
Laura stood in front of her sister now, holding beautiful flowers in her left hand, and speaking to Estera then again...
Laura:
I guess it was a nice experience, Estera. And I have something else for you. Some images, memories, very old memories of a lost time, as I now can remember them again. And I would like to show them to you, perhaps you also still remember?
Estera was very curious...
Estera:
Oh, please, show them to me...
Laura laid her right hand onto the forehead of her sister, and Estera closed her eyes automatically. The mother of all life let her energies flow again, and she imparted the pictures to her sister, which she had in her mind. Estera saw them in front of her inner eyes now as if they would be real. And she began to smile happily at once...
Estera:
And how I recognize the first image, it was my birthday party, before the guests arrived, when we were in my room, embracing each other happily. This was at my twelfth birthday once...
Laura nodded with her head smiling...
Laura:
And one more picture...
Estera:
Oh, yes, I also remember this image. It was your twelfth birthday, and you have been not happy then. Our parent wanted to try a new hairstyle with you, and you hated it totally...
Both sisters began to laugh now, and Laura nodded with her head approvingly, before she answered...
Laura:
Well, I remember it again, it was my worst birthday ever. But fortunately I could change this hairstyle again afterwards...
The images in Estera's head faded again, and she looked at her sister with a stony-faced suddenly...
Estera:
Does that really mean you have your former life back now? You really remember your former and true family again? I am very pleased, as I really have my physical sister back then...
Laura nodded with her head and she also looked very serious now. She laid one hand on her sister's shoulder...
Laura:
It is true. This will still be a long way to go, to really get all memories back, but I am working at it. And I am confident...
Laura finally began to smile again, and her sister responded the smile. Then they embraced once more happily...
Laura:
What would you think about another little journey, dear sister, and this time only on our own? After all that time, wouldn't it be nice to visit Earth again? I would like to do this very much, back to my own roots now, looking for the places where our roots were. And perhaps more memories will come easier then, who knows. Would you like to join me on this travel? It would be easy for us to get there, and we will stay unseen, of course. As a goddess I can keep both of us invisible...
Estera really was aflutter now, as she looked at Laura excited, being all smiles then, as she answered...
Estera:
What a great idea, Laura! This would be only wonderful, please, let us start at once, back to Earth again for a visit...
Laura:
Okay, Estera, then be prepared. Hold my hand again and don't let it go, I will bring us to our destination now...
Laura took the hand of her sister, and she concentrated on her inner energies then. Only some moments later another cloud of light and energy appeared, shrouding the sisters slowly. They disappeared totally in the bright white light, and as it faded again the building was empty. Estera and her sister Laura were gone...
Estera had closed her eyes very sudden, as the white light got brighter and brighter, and as she opened them again, she really was astonished. It had been a journey of seconds, disappearing in the white light and just reappearing from it again - but now at a whole different place. Estera and Laura were part of a very long energy tail, flying towards Earth in incredible speed. And the planet Earth now laid just ahead of the sisters, in its full beauty, but from a perspective Estera had never seen it before. It was so incredible, and Estera enjoyed every single moment of this trip...
The energy tail flew through the atmosphere of Earth, down into the clouds and through them. Then it began to fade slowly, until the two sisters then completely flew on their own. And the journey ended a short time later, as Laura, holding the hand of her sister all the time, finally stopped. The girls were floating over a very big town of Earth, and of course Estera recognized it at once. She began to smile happily...
Estera:
America! And Chicago! Our old home town, can it really be true? I never expected to ever see this town again...
Laura nodded with her head smiling...
Laura:
It is true, we are really here now. I have lived two lives on Earth, the first one hardly to remember, the second one in an illusion. But now I really return home for a short time, together with my beloved real sister Estera. And this is simply so wonderful...
Estera pressed the hand of Laura a little bit firmer. She was so deeply moved, and her voice trembled slightly now...
Estera:
Wonderful! I almost forgot about this sight, and of course I never saw this town from this perspective, as well as the whole Earth before. This is really an incredible journey...
Laura:
And as you see, Earth did not change very much in the past centuries, mankind stayed the same. At least, and this is much yet, they did not self-destruct themselves, the planet is still alive...
Estera sighed deeply one time...
Estera:
Yes, it is. And where do we go now, Laura? Do you think our parental home is still there? Or is it gone meanwhile?
Laura:
We will find out about that very soon, Estera. And we are invisible here, so we can move whole free and safe. Nobody will see us. So, follow me, we are going home now...
Laura began to move again, flying slowly forward above the giant human town. And Estera followed her happily...
The two sister reached a affluent suburb now. This area had a lot of nice and partially huge houses, and Laura was totally sure again. This was the place the sisters lived in their human life once. And so they were looking for the family home now - would it really still be there after such a long time? Laura could almost not imagine...
Suddenly it was Estera to scream out one time, pointing in a certain direction with her right hand...
Estera:
There! There it is, Laura, I can really see it! Our family home is still here, I can almost not believe it! We really can visit it again, no matter who lives in the house today...
Laura also saw the house now Estera pointed at. And in the very first moment to see it she also recognized it. The memory was back, and in front of her inner eyes pictures appeared. Still blurred images, but the memories were real. And finally both sisters landed in front of the house, standing there and holding each other's hand...
I was such a moving moment. Laura and Estera first spoke no word, as they only watched the house, each with own touching memories about it. And each of them had tears in her eyes now. Finally, after some time, almost seeming like an eternity, Laura began to speak again...
Laura:
I have sensed the house, Estera, and it is not inhabited at the moment. I can still feel the traces, the atmosphere of our family, the descendants of our then family had always kept it family-owned. But the last owners have died a short time ago, and I don't know who will own the house next. At the moment it is in the condition the last owners have left it...
Estera nodded with her head...
Estera:
This is somehow really strange. To know this was our home centuries ago, and since then several generations of our family have lived there. Actually we are the ancestors of the descendants from today, if anybody still may live of them. but certainly they would not even recognize us any more, and how still could they? Almost eerie somehow...
Laura sighed deeply one time before she answered. This past-future matter was really just strange somehow...
Laura:
In fact, we better not think about this. I would rather suggest we go inside and have a look into the house, and into the garden backwards. I would like to know if anything at all is still how we remember it after that long time, except the exterior facade...
Estera:
I can not imagine so after centuries. Certainly the inside part has completely changed until today...
Laura took the hand of her sister again, and the next moment both women melted into thin air...
Laura and Estera appeared again inside the house, with changed outfits now, as they looked as totally normal humans now. And they straight appeared in a certain room, which had been the living room of the family once. And to see it again now was really strange. Strange to see it again at all first, but second, the kind it looked like now...
After some touching moments, and after the sisters sat down at the couch there, Laura began to speak quietly...
Laura:
This is really strange. Some electronic devices may have changed, but all in all it is almost the same as we remember it. But this can not be possible after such a long time, can it?
Estera shrugged her shoulders...
Estera:
I am also totally surprised. I did not expect this, but really a totally changed house inside. What does that mean...?
Laura shook her head several times. She had no answer, this really was unusual at least. But finally the mother of all life got back on her feet again before she answered her sister...
Laura:
Let's have a look into our former nursery, Estera. I do have a certain feeling about this now, but let's first have a look...
Estera also stood up from the couch again and both girls left the dining room then. After crossing a smaller hallway the sisters finally entered the room which was their nursery once...
Laura and Estera could not speak any word first. In fact they couldn't even move for some moments. It needed time until they found their voices again, and Laura was the first to speak now...
Laura:
Incredible! Simply unbelievable! It seems they made this house a museum of our ancient true family, where almost nothing has changed. This is not normal, not after such a long time. I have no idea how this can be possible, or what the reasons for such a decision may have been. But perhaps we can still find an answer here...?
Estera:
I would also say, let's have a closer look into this strange house. I would also like to get some answers here...
Estera and Laura began to search the house now, searching it for hints and answers about the former owners and the reasons of almost not changing anything here...
After a while Laura and Estera were back in the nursery again. Estera laid on the bed there, while Laura stood at the end of the bed. They could still not believe what they had found, but it was true. A testament of their real parents once had been given from generation to generation, telling them to not change anything in the house, but keep it in the original way. And all following generations seemed to have respected this last wish, the wish of the real human parents of Laura and Estera then...
Estera finally began to speak again. She was all smiles, and deeply moved, exactly as Laura...
Estera:
Incredible! I only can try imagine how much our parents really have loved us, and what our sudden disappearance must have meant to them. I believe they have died with broken hearts then, as they could never really handle this loss. Our poor parents...
The smile in Estera's face disappeared very sudden, and instead tears filled her eyes now. But Laura felt the same way, first now she really began to get aware of what her parents once had to be gone through. And this pain hurt the sisters now in an indescribable way...
Laura brushed her tears away again, stretching her hand towards Estera and touching her arm. Both girls began to smile again slightly, but the sadness would not want to disappear totally again...
Laura:
We can not do anything any more about our poor parents, Estera, but we can do everything for ourselves and our future. And also for the descendants of our human family. There is still much work for us to do, as the universe is not safe yet. And I hope you will support me on this way. This here is our long ago past, but so good to know how much we have been loved yet then. And now it is time to finish this trip...
Estera nodded with her head once...
Estera:
Will we leave Earth again now?
Laura:
Not yet! There is one thing left for us to do, one important visit, and then we will leave Earth again, Estera...
Laura walked around the bed and stretched her hand again towards Estera. And her sister got up from the bed again, taking the hand of Laura. The next moment a bright white light appeared, covering the sisters totally, and finally they disappeared...
Laura and hzer sister appeared again, this time once more outside the house, in the garden behind it. Such a lot of moving memories, and this journey was not over yet...
Laura and Estera disappeared again and made a little stopover in a nearby park, a beautiful park they also recognized again. Here they had played so often as little children, in really countless hours, simply such a wonderful place they really had loved so much...
But finally they disappeared once more, reappearing one moment later at another place. It was a huge cemetery this time, and the sisters found soon what they were searching for. It was the family tomb, the tomb all members had been buried since their own parents. And here the parents and the brother of Laura and Estera once had found their last peace - where the sisters could finally bid a last farewell to them now. A very touching moment again, and both of them could not avoid some further tears. They ran down their cheeks now...
Laura and Estera had remained a longer time in front of the beautiful designed grave. But finally it was time to leave again, time to leave Earth. With much sadness in their hearts the sisters began to head home then, with crossing the universe...
Laura and Estera this time travelled through the universe a little bit more slowly, to enjoy this really special trip. At least for Estera this was a whole new experience, riding on light beams, comets or meteorites then. The sisters flew past countless stars and planets, partially of giant sizes. And finally they saw a further destination on their route - a hole of bright light in space - and a kind of dimensional portal to cross vastnesses in only seconds. And so the sisters entered this transition...
Laura and Estera found themselves again in a known area of space then, as they had reached the solar system of Lauhaven, with its two vivid suns and the beautiful planet Lauhaven between them. The two sisters arrived within an energy beam, and approaching at Lauhaven, the speed decelerated more and more...
Finally the light around Laura and her sister disappeared totally, and they floated in space on their own. Lauhaven was very close yet, and Laura waved at Estera to follow her. So the women slowly flew towards Lauhaven, and the planet got bigger and bigger in front of them...
Estera still couldn't believe that all of this really was true. That she was really travelling this way straight through the universe, and to see all those incredible things with her own eyes. Actually it seemed rather like a dream, a wonderful dream while sleeping. But she knew it was true, she knew, her sister made all of this possible for her...
Estera watched all things with really wide open eyes, and as well the planet Lauhaven, now coming closer and closer. The two sisters flew through the upper atmosphere and into an ocean of clouds. They crossed them and finally saw the surface of this beautiful world again, the world of the fairies. But Laura die not lead Estera home, she still had another destination. And Estera followed her sister curiously...
Finally Laura landed finally, followed by her sister. They now stood in a part of the magical forests of Lauhaven again, with changed clothes once more, as they often did very sudden. And this was a very special part of Lauhaven, with a magical garden within this forest part. There were colourful flowers all around, and huge mushrooms of different kinds. Those plants were surrounded by huge and ancient trees, and huge transparent butterflies were crossing the air. A really wonderful and very magical place. Estera loved it from the very first moment, while Laura knew it yet before, of course. And it was Estera to speak first now, asking a logical question...
Estera:
What is this place...?
Laura answered while smiling happily...
Laura:
A secret place of magic, where even dreams can come true. As you know, all forests of Lauhaven have a magic spell and are shrouded in mystery. Some areas are not even explored so far, and we do not really know how those magical places were created, and for what causes. The fairies left them as the mystery they ever were, and many fairies even believe they are older than the whole populace of fairies...
Estera nodded with her head slowly...
Estera:
This may be true. I can really feel the magic in every pore of my body, it is incredible and wonderful. But what would we do here now, or is it simply a visit of this amazing place?
Laura shook her head several times before she answered her sister, with a bright smile in her face...
Laura:
Estera, it is time to learn something very important for you. And it is time to leave the memories behind, concentrating on the future. Of course our past is important, and we may never forget about our true roots. We will honour our family forever, but to do so it is most important to preserve our future first. And you know, this future is still in danger, as long as there are enemies out there, in which form ever then...
Laura paused shortly, before she continued...
Laura:
You got your eternal life before from Amarylisse, but this is not enough. An eternal life does not mean you are immortal, not at all. It means you can live forever under normal circumstances, but if there are forces, forces like dark gods or supernatural beings, they can hurt and kill you every time. And you really should never forget about this, sister...
Laura paused another time, looking at her sister with really serious eyes, before she spoke on with also serious voice...
Laura:
There are those important differences in our universe. You see, on a planet like Earth, we would be superheroes now. We had strengths beyond any imagination of humans, and abilities no human ever could have. All human weapons could not hurt us in any way, and no human could kill us. But as soon as there are magical abilities, things are totally different. You would not survive for only one moment, if a fighting broke out. And this can happen in the future, while I perhaps will not be able to protect you every single moment. This is me great fear, and we must do something about this...
Estera looked at her sister with wide open eyes, as she could not imagine what she was just talking about...
Estera:
Laura, I really appreciate your sorrows for me, but I can not imagine what we could change about this situation...?
Laura nodded with her head determined...
Laura:
Oh, yes, we can do much about this, Estera, and this is the reason, why I brought you here, just now, just after our trip into the past and all those touching memories. This is the perfect place for magic, the perfect place to learn about it and to use it yourself...
Now Estera really was astonished, and for some moments she could not even speak any word. She only looked at her sister with even still bigger eyes, before finally answering though...
Estera:
You are kidding me, this can't be serious. I know Amarylisse gave me this eternal life to save me at all, and you even raised me to a being with wings, who can even fly through the universe now, without a breathing mask at all. Yet this was hard to believe, and somehow impossible, as my mind still has problems with this. But now you really want to tell me, I would be able to learn to find magic in this new life...?
Laura shook her head smiling...
Laura:
No, dear sister, not still finding it, as it is long since part of your current life,
even if you not noticed it so far at all. But with the gift I gave to you, with your wings and supernatural existence, also the magic was part of your life then. It is inside of you, still low and undiscovered, but there. And now you only have to learn to use it. This is what I want to teach you, this is why we visited this wonderful place now...
Estera also shook her head now several times, while her eyes inevitably filled with tears. She could still not believe what was going on, and what her life now really was about...
Estera:
I am sorry, to be so emotional now, because I simply can not believe what my ears just heard. Of course I noticed the changes in my life, but I never expected ever to develop beyond a normal human life at all. I thought to stay the same person like always, only with the change of living forever perhaps. And this seemed more than enough at your side, and at the side of our beloved stepmother Amarylisse. I simply couldn't imagine anything more, as all of this just made me so happy. It would have been enough for me for the eternity. And now, to only imagine your words, this would be a dream beyond all imagination, more than I could ever believe to come true. It is just overwhelming me, really overwhelming me...
Estera didn't exaggerate at all. She could not blink back her tears any longer, as they were running down her cheeks now. And the young woman got on her knees then, shaking her head again and again. It was too much for her, with her mind not understanding such power, and her feelings overwhelming her totally, so she could only cry...
Laura stepped at the side of her sister, laying her hand onto her shoulder then. She did not speak a word, as it now was not the time to speak any more. Estera needed something different now, and Laura let all her love and energies flow. Flowing through her whole body, and beyond, through her hand into the body of her sister...
For some moments Estera really shuddered, but then she calmed down again very fast. Her feelings got quiet again, and also her mind did not build any more walls inside of her. Instead the old ones were dismantled. And finally Estera looked up to her sister smiling, but still with bleary eyes. And she found her voice again then...
Estera:
Thank you, Laura, I can feel it now, and understand your energy. It is filling my body, my heart and soul. I fell so wonderful, and I really feel magic for the very first time in my life...
Laura nodded with her head happily, as she hoped so much to help her sister to control her emotions finally...
Laura:
This is your first step into a bigger world, Estera, the world of magic. You see, magic energy is the largest power in the universe, and every supernatural being has it within his body. But not every being can find and learn to use it, for this is normally a longer and hard way to go. You need much patience and confidence, and of course you must believe in it at all. Some chosen people have the advantage to get a magic tutor, then this way can be a shorter one, especially if the student is very talented...
Laura nodded with her head once...
Laura:
I am your tutor now, Estera, and I believe you are a very talented person. I can feel the magic power inside of you by now, as it already works there. It will now be our task to get it to the surface, to get it into your hands, so you can learn to use it then...
Laura stretched her hand towards her sister, and Estera grasped it. So she got back on her feet again...
Estera:
I am ready to try, ready to follow you on your way, Laura. Teach me all what will be necessary, and I will try my best to find the magic inside of me. And I will learn to use it...
Laura nodded with her head again...
Laura:
Okay, then we will begin now, dear sister. Close your eyes. Try to concentrate as much as you can, with getting all thoughts and feelings under control. Try to get whole empty inside, getting rid of all daily routine ballast. If you reach this destination, then you can find the magic power inside of you. Inactive it is quiet and hidden, so you first must find accession to it. We will try so today, and all further days, as long as possible. I want to train you every day for two hours, this is enough to not overcharge you...
Estera agreed to the suggestion of her sister, and she closed her eyes then. This was the very first try for her now to reach a higher level of existence, and Laura supported her with her own energy. Estera was on her knees again, with Laura standing behind her, with both hands on the head of Estera. The energy of the mother of all life was flowing through both women, trying to help her younger sister with her own energy, to get whole quiet inside and try to get access to the magic energy...
It was an explosion. An explosion so heavy that also Laura herself was surprised totally. Even the goddess had not expected at all, that Estera could be successful in such a short time, and even more, to create a break-out of magical power in such an intense. But the moment Estera really got whole quiet so soon inside of her body and heart, her magic energy speeded through her complete body, concentrated in her raised arms and erupted in a magic energy flash so heavily, that it hit the next giant tree ahead and snapped it like a matchstick. The flash then crashed into the ground and let it shake, even still in hundreds of metres away...
Estera scared heavily herself after this unexpected magical discharge and tilted backwards, but Laura propped her. And still frightened Estera shook her head several times...
Estera:
What just happened, Laura? What was this...?
Laura sighed deeply one time and she hesitated for some moments, before she answered her sister...
Laura:
Don't be afraid, Estera, I almost thought it could be a reaction like that before, though I was surprised about the intensity in the end. But it is true, the magic energy is strong inside of you yet, very strong. And now I know, you have been given another gift, one you wasn't told so far. This can only have been Amarylisse, the goddess who adopted you like an own daughter and loves you more than I could ever imagine. I could not have given you such a powerful energy at all, I only wanted to support you with my energy and train you. I wanted you to discover your own energy, but it is yet more powerful than you understand yourself. The task is now to train you using it the right way and get it under control...
Estera smiled happily, and her eyes had filled with tears another time. One lonely tear even ran down her cheek now...
Estera:
Amarylisse never spoke about it, but I guess she prepared for our reunion a very long time. And she wanted to leave it to you, my sister, to train me, to follow your own steps. And I want to do so, also if this kind of powerful energy still frightens me a little bit. I really had no idea until now, that such an energy was inside of me yet...
Laura:
So, let's see if we can handle it yet. I will help you as good as possible, and we will exercise as long as it needs. but I know, one day you will handle this energy as good as me. I believe in you!
Laura embraced her sister, and for a while they only stood there motionless. But finally they got back to the training again...
Some hours had passed by. And the training for Estera developed well, and still even better Laura had expected. She was overwhelmed how much magic energy her sister really carried inside, and how fast she was able to use it yet. Estera made big progresses, and Laura was so happy to watch her sister. The sisters now stood at another place in the magical woods, where a small stream was flowing by. There even was a two-parted waterfall in the background, and a small bridge lead over the stream...
Laura was standing in the background, only watching her sister smiling. She did not need any more instructions or help for this first day. Estera herself stood on the bridge, now using her new magical abilities for wonderful creations. Blue light was coming from her hands, spreading in the air, and from the energy colourful magic butterfly, semi-transparent, were raising and flying around. It was such a magnificent atmosphere of love and peace all around, and Laura was convinced, all of this also would be helpful in another way for her sister. Helpful for her still inner problems, she was not aware about, but which had to be solved one day...
Suddenly Estera still made another big step. She increased her inner energy to full possible power, and the blu light out of her hands and magic wand began to fill and change the whole area. All matter dissolved in the energy, until the two sisters finally were floating in empty space. Estera was in a kind of ecstasy, and Laura let it happen, as she trusted her sister and always watched her carefully to intervene if necessary...
The blue energy was also filling space now, but changing colour in different kinds. The energy created a special play of colour and forms this way. And Estera then sent energy beams of different colours from her magic wand to Laura, and her sister responded them with her own magic wand. The mother of all life was so impressed, much more then she could have told at the moment. She was really touched...
In the end Estera did not need the blue energy any more. She began to let the
stars dance all around, only with slight movements of her fingers. All colours and matter seemed in motion suddenly...
Laura flew to her sister, straight behind her, and laid her hand onto her shoulder. This was like a signal, and Estera stopped her energy flow. She looked at her sister with a bright smile...
Estera:
Laura, I can't believe. This is so amazing, so overwhelming, I can not tell you. And I also can not believe all of this was possible yet within the first day, when I just discovered magic abilities. Is there any logical explanation how this could be possible...?
Laura nodded with her head...
Laura:
Yes, there is! It is really not my credit what happens here, I only support you a little bit on your way. But the power is in you, and you are much stronger than you really know yet yourself. And the foundation stone was laid by Amarylisse whole clearly, as nobody else could have done this way. There is no doubt any more, no doubt all, that you will succeed, and what you do even impresses me so much. Meanwhile I have the impression you could even raise beyond all abilities of your sister...
Estera looked at Laura with wide open eyes, and then she shook her head several times, before answering...
Estera:
No! Don't say something like that, this will not happen. I may be a supernatural and even talented being, with the help of Amarylisse and you, but I am no goddess like both of you. My abilities can never raise beyond yours, and I also do not want this. In fact, I am also feeling tired now, as I guess this exhausted my body a little bit...
Laura nodded with her head again...
Laura:
This is normal for a beginning, and you just should not risk too much too soon at the start. But I make no jokes, not at all. Magical abilities and successes are not a matter of being a god or not. My main aspect never was magic, and so I did never train it as much. So, just be open for you way and abilities. Then you will do well, I know...
Estera nodded with her head...
Estera:
I will, Laura, I promise. But now I would like to return home, as I would really need some rest and sleep...
Laura did not answer any more. She could feel it, Estera was at her limit and was not able to use any more magic now to leave this place. So Laura embraced her sister from behind, flying back to her to Lauhaven through a self-created dimensional portal. And not much time later the two women landed in front of their castles again...
Laura accompanied her sister to her own bedroom, and as soon Estera laid on her bed she fell asleep. But Laura did not leave her, instead she also sat on the bed, taking the head of Estera into her lap...
Estera did not sleep well this night. She seemed restless and was moving from one side to the other. But Laura kept holding her, and she knew, this had nothing to do with the magic energy play from before. Nothing at all. Those nightmares had another well known cause, well known for Laura. And she could only respond with her love...
The next new day in Lauhaven Laura and Estera decided to make a break this day after the happenings of the last day. Estera was still tired and a little bit exhausted, and after breakfast they simply mad a walk through the nearby area in the mountains. And on this walk they spoke about what else to do with this new day then...
Estera had an idea. Actually this idea was longer yet in her mind, but this morning now she spoke about. As this break now, a time of recovering, was the right time to tell it to her sister about this special wish. And of course Estera was hopeful Laura would agree now...
Estera:
I would have an idea for today, what to do with our time, as there is a very certain wish in my heart. I did not tell it yet, as there was no time for it, not the right time. But now I want to ask you. When we return home, having lunch together then, could we do a little special fashion show then? You know, I do still feel as what my roots tell me, like a human girl from Earth. And mankind may be wrong and misguided in many matters, as we don't need to talk about all what has gone wrong on this world since the beginning. And it continues, so this world certainly never will join the group of worlds in the rest of the universe, who all have developed far beyond human problems. Though we have our own problems here...
Estera sighed one time deeply before she continued...
Estera:
But however, what I want to say, not all things on Earth were bad. As you know yourself, humans also have such a lot of good properties and also achievements, especially also cultural. There are still things I love and miss, even on such a wonderful world like Lauhaven. And one thing is my special wish, why I would like to do this special fashion show. For me, and I beg for excuse about as it is my opinion, the "fashion" on Olwon, the clothes you and the fairies wear most time, are just boring. The most time dresses are simple and white, and perhaps you really have such orders for clothes here. Or there is no law and it just has always been so, I don't know. But I just don't like it, and I do miss my pretty clothes I used to wear on Earth, in my former life...
Estera sighed deeply another time...
Estera:
But now, with our abilities, we are able to change this, only with a snap of our fingers. We must not even change clothes, the magic in us can do it in a second. This is what I would like to do so much, but not only for me, also for you. I would like to see you in Earth clothes again, like in the old days then. What do you think, Laura?
Laura began to smile slightly...
Laura:
Oh, Estera, I am not surprised by your wish, as I still remember - or remember again - your proclivity for pretty clothes, even yet in your very young years then. For me it would not be my favourite wish, and yes, we most times do only wear simply clothes here, as this is not an important point for fairies. Or angels, though there is now law about this, of course. Somehow it simply developed into this direction, and nobody thinks about it. And I understand that this does not satisfy my sister, of course...
Laura laid one hand on Estera's shoulder...
Laura:
Let me add my own suggestion for your wish, Estera. I agree to your wish, if we split this into two parts. To use this kind of magic will not exhaust you in any way. So you may use your own magic first, and put us into the clothes you want to wear and see. And afterwards I will do the same, with clothes I would like to see on us. Would this be okay for you?
Estera was all smiles at once, and she nodded with her head several times. Then she answered excitedly...
Estera:
Wonderful, I agree! Then we both can let our imaginations and wishes come true. And I am curious what your imaginations will be about. After lunch then, in your bedroom, all right?
Laura agreed, and both women some time later were on their way back to their castles. The time for lunch was close...
It was some time after lunch, as Laura and Estera met again in Laura's castle, and in her bedroom. And Estera was really quite excited again, as her special wish now was about to be fulfilled finally. But first she spoke to her older sister again...
Estera:
I still know, Laura, yet in our childhood our tastes have been very different, as you yet preferred simple dresses then, and the colour white. We had discussions about this then, as you also did not like my preferences for more short dresses. Yours always have been longer ones. But this day now, only for one time, I want to see you in a different style - as you can dress me into your style afterwards. I hope this will be okay for you...
Laura nodded with her head und began to smile disarmingly. Of course she would do her sister this favour...
Laura:
Don't worry, for one time this will be okay, and anyway, I love to fulfil a wish of my beloved sister. You can begin then...
Estera nodded with her head and closed her eyes. She let her magic energy flow again, but this time not as heavy as the day before. It was not necessary for a charm like this...
And so it began. Laura and Estera changed their positions often now, and Estera changed the clothes of them both. She tried different styles and colours, and though Laura didn't feel well in some of those clothes, she did it for her sister. Of course she would never wear most of such clothes in public, but in a closed room it was even fun in the end...
After six changes of their outfits Estera stopped the charm. Of course they had spend some time together in every new style, talking about and also about other things. The last dresses had been "normal" ones again, normal white dresses, covering the bodies until the feet. And here Laura really felt well again, and as herself, as Estera began to speak again...
Estera:
So, this was my part then, and I guess, those long white dresses now at last will be your taste again, Laura. Take it as a transition to your part of the charm, as I guess, such dresses will be the main factor of it. Or would I be wrong with this assumption?
Laura began to smile again...
Laura:
No, not really, Estera, but perhaps I can still surprise you then though. At least I want to try with my imagination...
Estera:
Well, I am curious, show me what you mean. Let me wear your dresses, and perhaps I even like some of them...?
The charm began once more, and this time created by Laura, the mother of all life. And in fact, Estera was surprised. She had reckoned without the dresses Laura was really materializing now, one more lavish than the other. And the biggest surprise for Estera - not one of those dresses was in white colour. One time Laura and Estera even posed as dark angels in black outfits - just for fun. Apart from that it seemed to be dresses and costumes for princesses and queens, and really not of any simple kinds...
Estera was all smiles now. She fell in love with those dresses, she really did. And as the charm ended, both women still stayed a while in those last costumes, while they were talking again...
Laura:
And now, what do you think, Estera?
The younger sister answered at once, and her voice really sounded excited. She still was all smiles then...
Estera:
Wow, what an imagination, Laura, you really have even outdone my own conceivabilities, I love those costumes very much. You know, I like shorter dresses and want to wear them regularly, but also your kind of costumes. Your kind of splendid dresses. I would be very pleased if such dresses could become real, not only imagination. Would this be possible?
Laura nodded with her head and smiled happily. To open her sister for a new kind of clothes, for splendid long dresses, really made her feel satisfied. Also her voice sounded happily...
Laura:
It is done already, dear sister. I have made the costumes you just wore real, and they are now part of your wardrobe. So one thing more for this matter now, as you are my beloved sister, the sister of a goddess. There are no laws for wearing clothes on this world or any other in our cooperation of supernatural worlds. You can always wear what you want, and when you want, nobody ever will blame you therefore, at least me...
And once more Estera was all smiles, while she nodded with her head then, answering with happy voice...
Estera:
Great, Laura, thank you very much. I appreciate this very much, as I not wanted to get from one cage into another one, also if it would even have been a golden one. But there is really no reason for any restrictions here, and I would not have understood if it would have been different. So, thank you for this special little fashion show, it was wonderful...
Both women, sitting on Laura's bed, got on their feet again now. Meanwhile it was evening again, and time for dinner. So they left the room to went to the royal castle again, having dinner together with the fairies there. And together with Eteria, the fairy queen...
Laura had accompanied her younger sister to her castle and into her own bedroom. Estera wanted to sleep there again this night, and Laura was just about to leave then. She already had wished Estera goodnight and turned towards the door of the bedroom, as Estera spoke to her once more. And Laura turned towards her sister again...
Estera:
Laura, if it is asked not too much, perhaps you could spend the night together with me again? I would be pleased very much if you would not go, not leave me alone now...
Laura began to smile and stepped forward, straight in front of her sister. Then she laid her arm around Estera and kissed her onto the forehead. Afterwards she spoke with warm voice...
Laura:
This is no question at all, dear sister. Whenever you want to have company at night, only ask and I will be there. So, prepare for the night, I will also do so, and then we lay down on your bed...
Estera smiled happily...
Estera:
Thank you, Laura, I appreciate this very much, I only do not want to get on your nerves. I hope you understand...
Laura nodded with her head several times...
Laura:
Of course I do understand, but you never can ever get on my nerves, my beloved sister. No matter what you ask for...
The two sisters now prepared for the night and met again afterwards in the bedroom of Estera. It was late yet, and both women were really tired. So they went to bed together, and only soon after they fell asleep. But this night had just begun...
Laura suddenly woke up again. It was somewhere in the middle of the night, and Estera was sleeping deeply, clung to Laura, laying in her lap. But her sleep was very restless once more, as she moved to the sides again and again, and she was also groaning now and then...
Laura still was in a half sitting position. And she was concerned very much about this kind of sleep of her younger sister, so she wanted to stroke her carefully, with also taking Estera firmer into her arms. But it was not possible at all...
Laura was totally shocked at once. Something wasn't right here, something was completely wrong. Laura was paralysed for some unknown reason, and she could not even move her lips to speak. And while she could do nothing at all this moment, the sleep of Estera still got worse. It was obvious, that she just had a nightmare...
Laura had no idea what was going on in this room. She never before had any experience like that, but most times, when holding her sister at night, she also had slept deeply. And so Laura got panicky now, as she had no idea what she should do now. The only thing still working at the moment was her brain, and her thoughts...
Laura:
Estera, damned, what is happening here...?
Laura had only thought those words, and in fact, she had no idea at all what was going on in Estera's room. She did not notice, that the sisters were no longer alone in the bedroom...
Laura could not see the foreign and whole horrible creature. It was a terrible demon, semi-transparent and hanging in the air between two dimensions. It was very close to the bed of Laura and Estera, and with a white energy beam out of its awful mouth it hit Estera straight. It hit her face, and the open mouth, entering it this way and getting inside the vulnerable young woman. And it was an exchange of energy, as the monster did suck life energy from Estera in return...
It happened outside the two castles, somewhere upwards in the nighttime sky. A light appeared there, a yellow light, getting bigger and brighter very fast. And in this light a shape appeared - the shape of Amarylisse. The mighty goddess reacted at once...
Amarylisse:
Gruesome demon, actually belonging into hell, but being trapped in this dimension, leave at once again! You shall not harm my beloved daughters in any way, away with you!
Amarylisse collected her mighty energy and released a yellow energy beam out of her body. This beam hit the castle of Estera, and went through all walls and windows, until the bedroom of Estera. There it hit the demon at once and began to shroud it...
The demon began to yell inhumanely, and it tried to struggle wildly, but it was useless. Within a few seconds the monster disappeared totally, back into the foreign dimension it came from...
Laura could finally move again. She still did not know what had happened before, but she was only happy to be fully movable again, and in possession of all her energy. Even Estera now slept quietly again, the cruel nightmare seemed to be over finally...
Laura sighed deeply one time and closed her eyes. She suddenly felt the closeness of Amarylisse, and finally now she understood that something really terrible must have happened. But Laura also knew Amarylisse somewhere had saved Estera and her one further time, as she yet had done several times before. And the mother of all life was really relieved now...
Laura:
Thank you, Amarylisse...
Laura had only whispered, and then she fell asleep again. Estera and she would be safe the rest of this night, at least this was clear now. Because Amarylisse was there, and she stayed outside the castle...
And first with the first sunbeams of the next new day the shape of Amarylisse began to dissolve again. And in the end she disappeared...
The end of chapter 4...
...but to be continued in chapter 5...