Red Roses

Kabanata 3

Kabanata 3

Enchanting

[AELIANA]
THE STARWEAVER － CELESTIAL
BEING

As I descended from the heavens, my ethereal figure gracefully alighted upon the earthly realm. Adorned with robes woven from threads of starlight, I embodied the harmony of the cosmos. My eyes shimmered like galaxies, reflecting the enigmatic tapestry of the universe. Radiant wings extended from my back, resembling cosmic constellations, capturing the essence of celestial beauty. A gentle glow emanated from my form, casting a divine aura that harmonized with the mysteries of the cosmos.

Pagdilat ko, unti-unting naglalaho ang liwanag na bumabalot sa aking katawan. “Mukhang malalim na ang gabi, at tamang-tama, walang katao-tao.” Pinagmasdan ko ang paligid, paminsan-minsan na may dilim at pananabik sa hangin ng gabi.

A radiant star gleams at the back of my hand, embraced by intertwining threads that dance in celestial harmony. The symbol manifests the interconnectedness of all celestial bodies and the cosmic threads intricately weaving the fabric of reality.

Sa likod ko, naroon ang isang kagubatan, at tila ba tinuturo ako ng aking pakiramdam patungo dito. Anong lihim ang bumabalot sa lugar na ito? Sumunod ang aking mga paa, dala ng kuryente ng misteryo, patungo sa isang maliit na bahay sa loob ng isang village.

“Bakit ako dinala ng mga bituin sa ganitong lugar?” Tanong ko sa aking sarili.

Parang hangin, dumapo ako sa loob ng maliit na bahay. Doon, nasilayan ko ang isang batang maganda—berdeng berde ang buhok at ang mga mata. Tila tagapagbantay ng kalikasan, at may pamilyaridad ang kanyang mukha na hindi ko malaman ang dahilan.

Parang tinatawag ako ng isang kahiwagaan dito, at hindi ko alam kung bakit.

Parang iniuutos ng mga bituin na bantayan at alagaan ang batang ito. Nakakaakit at nakakatuwang masilayan ito, lalo na't tinatanglawan ng liwanag ng buwan.

Sa liwanag ng buwan, kumikislap ang berdeng-berdeng buhok niya, kasing berde ng kalikasan. Ang aking anyo, isang celestial being mula sa itaas ng langit, ay naglalarawan ng kaharian ng mga bituin habang ako'y binabalot ng mahiwagang liwanag.

Manipulating the stars, I shape her form. Witnessing her future, I recognize, in my initial gaze, that she is the daughter of the legendary nature guardians. “I foresee a day when you will become a great and powerful protector,” I murmur into the air while pointing at her lying in bed.

Napagtanto kong magigising na ang babaeng nakakakita mismo sa kaniya noon, kaya't agad akong naglaho, parang isang usok na unti-unting umaalis. Ngunit tila stardust na kumikinang, parang mga bituin na nagsisilbing mga diyamante sa madilim na kalangitan.

I saw an old basket woven by leaves and woods. Carved into the wood was her name, Seraphina. Suddenly, a realization struck me, unraveling the mystery of why she seemed enchanted—she was an heir of nature.

Utilizing my ability, I traversed back to that moment. Observing that the woman was now awake, I swiftly lulled her back to sleep.

Approaching the girl like a gentle breeze, I whispered, “I will guard you from any harm.” A smile graced my lips, and my words resonated like a vow to the stars and heavenly bodies.