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Chapter 5: (In)Visible

- Bratty, I don' t want to alarm you or anything but I thought I saw something moving behind those bushes!

- Want me to check?

- No, I finished bathing anyway, let' s get back to the palace.- As you wish my Lady.

While they were laughing and talking they bumped into Scar who was about to release an arrow targeting a small white hare.- I am sorry, I didn’t mean to make you miss your target! Lied Miiah glad in fact that Scar had missed and the hare got away. She couldn’t stand to see a poor little creature being killed. She loved the animals and the plants, she was a healer, always protecting life in all shapes and sizes.- Oh never mind that hare my beautiful mistress! Truth is I went hunting today only hoping to see you again.

Mean , hearing the way Scar was almost babbling the words because he was too excited to see Miiah, started giggling, forgetting to keep quiet as he

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was invisible and Scar had made it clear to intervene only if necessary, only if he thought he was in danger.

-What was that sound? Asked Bratty. I thought I heard something. Miiah, did you hear anything?

-No Bratty. Just your imagination playing tricks on you. So Scar how about I show you my palace? We could have a cup of tea.- You have a palace?

-What did you think? That I lived in the trees? I may be the Lady of the Forest but I don’t sleep on the ground or in the trees you silly. Of course I have a palace. It is in the middle of the forest on a beautiful meadow. Come, I will show you.

- Ok, lead the way. Just one question: how come I have never seen this palace of yours? Asked Scar, a little confused as he had never seen a palace in those woods and never heard anyone talk of a palace existing there which meant that probably nobody had ever seen it either.- That is because it is hidden from sight. It is magic. Only after I say the magic words will it materialize for you to see. Simple answer, right?- Now you made me curious. I would love to see it!- Follow me and Bratty!

-Scar? I don’t think they are dangerous. Whispered Mean in Scar' s ear. Want me to tag along or should I get back to the castle?- Keep quiet. And yes, come. You will taste the tea before I drink, ok? What if she wants to poison me? But Scar only said that to make Mean come as he remembered that Mean liked Bratty.

-Ok. I will come. But I will be bored. I will have to find some amusement to pass the time.

- I have my horse Bolg here said Scar, but I don' t see your horses ladies. Where are they?

- We don' t ride horses, we have Snorri. And saying that Miiah whistled from a tiny whistle and it only took a moment for the big troll to appear in front of them. I hope Bolg is as fast as Snorri! And Snorri kneeled in front of the two ladies and allowed them to sit on his palms. Then it started for the forest leaving a cloud of dust behind.

-Ha-ha, these ladies are something! Said Mean in a tone full of admiration. Maybe it won' t be so boring after all! In half an hour they were in front of Miiah' s palace. After she said the magic words Scar saw the most wonderful palace he had ever seen take

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shape out of thin air right in front of his eyes. It looked as though the walls were made of gold and the large windows were shining as if the sun itself was behind them. He was agape in astonishment.-Not quite the trees you imagined hahaha ! Laughed Miiah when she saw the bewilderment on Scar' s face.

- You can say that again! Said Mean out loud forgetting he was supposed to be quite as only Scar knew he was there.

-Who said that? Miiah and Bratty asked at the same time startled.-Oh, that was or rather is me, Mean, the king' s wizard. With saying that Mean drank a sip from another puny bottle and became visible again as there was no point in hiding now.

-Wow, have you been following us all this time? Asked Miiah astounded.-Want me to turn him into an icicle, Miiah? Asked Bratty nervous for not having realized Mean' s presence. I could turn him back after we have our tea. Or let him melt himself if you' d prefer.

- How clumsy of me for having spoken aloud! I didn’t mean to offend you, was just here to protect my king. And if you are an ice mage, well you should find out that I am a fire mage so…

- What' s with boys and fire? They always like to burn stuff. Said Bratty mocking Mean.

-It is my fault! Said Scar. I asked him to come. No need to start a battle of ice and fire. I am sure he would rather have a cup of tea, isn’t that so Mean?

- I would rather burn than have a cup of tea with that braggart! She thinks she can turn me to ice? I will burn h…

-Don’t be grumpy again Mean. Act nice.

- Here is your tea gentlemen! Said Miiah in a soothing voice. Enjoy!- This tea smells wonderful! Said Scar then he drank from his cup.-Indeed, agreed Mean and he also drank. What is it?-It is the tea of truth. Whoever drinks cannot tell a lie for the next hour, said Miiah smiling content with herself. Now tell me Scar, why are you really here?

- You didn’t need the tea for this answer. I am here for you and only you. I love you from the moment I first saw you! I want to marry you!- It must be true then. I thought that maybe you just wanted to expand your territory and conquer this piece of land.

- This territory is a part of Donn so it is already mine.

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- You are wrong. You know you have no power here. This land is filled with magic, my magic, and everything and everyone is under my protection here!

- I don' t want to argue… But you are right. Not even my ancestors could take this piece of land. I don' t even want it. Donn is big enough without me ruling over a small forest too.

- Ok, forgive me for making you drink the tea but I wanted to know your intentions. Now we can be friends.

-Friends? That all? Marry me Miiah!

- Alright! Truth is I also like you Scar. You will be invincible with me by your side and I will always protect you my love!

-Oh hell! What about me Miiah? Asked Bratty nervously.-What about you? You can come in my castle and choose what room you like to be near Miiah. Your friendship won' t end, it will just get stronger! Said Scar in a calm voice.

-What about me Scar? Asked Mean this time. If Bratty comes I will have to see her every day and she is annoying me! She thought of turning me to ice, me, the first mage of the kingdom. Imagine the nerve of this girl!- Ha-ha, I don' t like you either Mr. first mage of the kingdom! You are so conceited. I am more powerful than you even in my sleep! Bratty had hardly uttered the words when Mean put a spell on her which made her meow instead of talk. He started to laugh heartily.- Miss mage, turn me to ice now if you can! Meow! Ha-ha! Mean laughed at Bratty for meowing like a cat when she stopped meowing and next thing he knew he was barking like a crazed dog!

- Who’s laughing now? Said Bratty who had recovered from Mean' s spell because she too was a powerful mage. It looks like you are barking in the wind Almighty Wizard!

- Bow wow! Damn! You are good Bratty but you can’t believe that your spell could last on me!

- Stop both of you! I command you to stop Bratty! Miiah ordered her.- And I command you to cease this foolishness Mean! Act like a gentleman, be nice to Bratty! Kiss and make up, Scar laughed at both Bratty and Mean.- Yuck! I am tired Miiah, may I be excused?

- No need, it is getting late so we are leaving. I think the tea’ s effect has worn off but I still want us to get married Miiah if you want me! Instead of an answer Miiah leaned over and passionately kissed Scar who

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cupped her face in his hands and returned the kiss. They were so blinded by their love that they didn’t see the dark figure lurking in the shadow. Bratty and Mean on the other hand were trying to avoid each other so nobody noticed that Demonizer , Gelebron' s puppet, was watching everything with a grin.