Chapter 3 Hope for a Peaceful life

Two days after the giant lion killed its master, Arwan the Beast Tamer, Laura slowly regained consciousness.

Dizzy from blood loss and her body aching from her wounds, she struggled to her feet.

The dim light of the cave disoriented her. "Where am I? .. She wondered trying to regain her focus, This... it's that cave... where is my child?"

She glanced around. The cave was empty, as though no battle had ever taken place.

The wolf she slain before losing consciousness was gone, no corpse, no blood.

She didn't know that Arwan's remains had also vanished without a trace.

Then, she heard the soft laughter of her child, the sound pulling her outside.

Stepping cautiously toward the cave entrance, she froze.

Her baby was sitting on the massive head of a sleeping golden lion, playing on its ears, laughing joyfully.

Around them, the wolves that had once chased her were jumping and running like playful pups.

Her heart raced with a million question on her mind.

Summoning her courage, she ignored her pain, ran forward, scooped up her child, and turned to flee.

With a quick incantation, her feet glowed as a speed spell carried her through the dense forest.

Her child laughed in her arms as she looked back.

The lion stood at the cave's entrance, gazing at her but making no move to follow.

The wolves, however, darted after her, tails wagging as if they wanted to play.

"I don't understand what's going on," she whispered to her child, her voice trembling.

"If you're somehow doing this... please stop. We have to hide away from all this."

Her child stopped laughing. He looked at his mother and smiled, his eyes calm and knowing. Then, For the first time, he closed his eyes and fell asleep in her arms.

As soon as he drifted off, the wolves vanished into thin air. The forest was silent once again.

Laura kept moving for two more days, but exhaustion soon overtook her. Her strength waned, and her speed spell faltered. Stumbling to a stop beside a tree, she struggled to cast a healing spell on herself.

But she couldn't gather enough energy. the spell failed, draining her even more.

"I... can't go on..." she murmured, her vision blurring. Desperately, she scanned her surroundings, hoping for a place to hide, but it was too late. Holding her child tightly, she collapsed, her consciousness fading once more.

Sometime later, a group of hunters passed near the edge of the woods.

Draven, the leader, frowned. "We've been at this for hours, and not a single deer? No birds, no tracks... this forest feels wrong today."

His sister, Sara, nodded uneasily. "Even the birdsong is gone. It's too quiet."

Draven said. "It's too dangerous To wonder any deeper near the forbidden woods we should turn back"

Just then, a faint cry reached their ears. Draven urged his horse toward the sound. In a clearing, they found Laura lying unconscious, her dress stained with blood.

He dismounted quickly, checking her pulse. "She's alive. We need to get her back to the village."

Sara carefully picked up the crying child. "She has a baby?" she said softly, trying to soothe him.

The group worked quickly, lifting Laura onto a horse. Draven's voice was firm. "This place is too dangerous. Let's leave immediately."

Some time later, Laura awoke in a warm, cozy wooden bed.

The scent of herbs filled the room, and she noticed an elderly woman sitting beside her.

The woman smiled gently. "Don't be afraid. You're safe here. My name is Nora. I may be old, but I'm the best herbal healer in this village.

My son Draven found you in the woods and brought you here last night. How are you feeling?"

"My child," Laura said weakly, panic rising. "Where is he?"

Nora pointed to a small bed in the corner of the room. "Calm down darling, He's right there, sleeping. I'll bring him to you, just try not to meve or your wounds will open again."

Laura held her child tightly as Nora said, "You're in Greenland, She added as she noticed a look of confusion on Laura's face. It's a small village, we dont get many visitors here because of our location near the forbidden forest, maybe thats why you never heard of it.

Rest and recover. If you need anything, just call for me."

As Nora left, Laura gazed at her baby, overwhelmed with relief. "You're safe," she whispered. "I'm sorry your first days in this world were so hard, my little one. But I promise you I won't let anyone hurt you." She smiled recalling some memories then continued, your father always wanted to name you Kira.. what do you think about that"

Her child stirred, reaching out to touch her face.

And as soon as his little fingers reached her face, something extraordinary happened.

Warmth spread through her body, her wounds healing in seconds. Laura stared in awe as her pain and exhaustion disappeared.

Before she could process what had happened, a man's voice interrupted her thoughts. "So, you're a healer."

Laura looked up sharply.

Draven stood in the doorway. "I suspected as much when I found you, i knew you must be someone special, hunted for your ability" he said.

Laura remained silent, with signs of caution on her face.

He continued "You don't have to worry. No one here will harm you or your son. This is a peaceful place."

Laura nodded slowly, grateful he believed the healing power was hers, and didn't notice that it came from her son. "Thank you," she said. "I... don't have anywhere else to go. If you could let me stay here for now ... it would mean a lot to."

"You're welcome here," Draven said. "But keep your abilities quiet. This village has no other power users, and we want to keep it that way."

She nodded in agreement with a smile and said confidently, "Don't worry. If you keep the secret, no one here will ever notice anything strange about me or my son.

Time passed peacefully and quickly..

For Nine years Laura lived in Greenland a quiet and peaceful normal life in a beautiful normal village.

Until one day every changes...

Lura was working in her small garden, while Kira played in the fields with the village children.

"Kira! Don't wander too far!" Laura called.

Kira waved back, smiling, before returning to his friends. Among them was Steven, the mayor's son.

"Careful, Kira," Steven teased. "The field rats might get you!"

Adam, Draven's son, defended him. "Cut it out, Steven! Or Did you forget he always wins against you?"

Steven smirked. "Not anymore." His hair began glowing blue, and he floated inches off the ground. "See that? I'm a power user now."

All the children stepped back in awe and amazement.

They had heard a lot about magic and supernatural powers, but this was the first time they had seen it with their own eyes.

"When did you learn how to do that?" Kira asked.

Steven landed smugly. "Three days ago, on my tenth birthday.

My father was really happy, he made some calls to get me into schools you can't even dream of.

Adam said, looking jealous, "But why you? Do you think we can do that too?"

Steven, "You can't learn magic. You have to be born with it, Its in my bloodline like my grandmother"

Kira said, "Maybe we were born with it, we just don't know yet."

Steven smirked, "Stop being jealous. Anyway my dad said there are tests today for all the kids in the village."

He told me Soldiers are coming soon for the power users' test, and they'll scan everyone."

He turned to Kira with a malicious smile.

Or if you cant wait i can test you right now Stretching his hands, Steven launched a blue electric ball toward Kira's chest.

For the first time in his life kira felt afraid as he saw the electric energy crackling toward him, And with that feeling he heard faint whispers in his mind.

Instantly, time slowed for Kira. Nearly stopped

He looked around surprisedand confused.

the birds in the distance, their wings beating in slow motion.

The electric orb almost frozen mid air, he could see the sparks fighting its way toword him, its crackling sound amplified.

Instinctively, he raised his hand. And closed his eyes with that time resumed normally again.

The orb struck him.

but instead of harm, it rebounded, shooting back at Steven.

The mayor's son was thrown to the ground screaming, blood trickling from his nose.

Laura, hearing the commotion, rushed over as she saw the villagers all gathering around the children's she yelled "Kira! Are you hurt?"

Kira looked around confused, mother I don't know what happened he attacked me and ...

Before Kira could finish, Draven stopped him as they all saw soldiers approaching.

Draven whispered, "Stay calm. Blend into the crowd."

But one soldier had already noticed them.