Isang Panaginip Ka Na Lang

This is a song I made especially for Lovely April Salazar. HAHA.

hindi siya maganda pero sana magustuhan niyo. :)

Isang Panaginip Ka Na Lang

(original version)

Isang Panaginip Ka Na Lang

(edited version)

*note: i like this one better. haha

A Dreamer's Thoughts

Should I believe in you?

Every night I see you in my dream. Every night you give me this kind of warmth that nobody has ever given me before. You’re like an angel who first appeared to me with some kind of glow around you. But that’s it, just a dream. And so I wonder if I really should believe in you.

My dream is so much better that my reality. Why? In my dream, I see you. Guess what, you’re all that matters to me right now. But it seems like I forget to remember you during the day. But when night comes, I fall head over heels again to that smile of yours. I’m so blinded by your light. Could you please let me stay?

The very memorable thing that I couldn’t erase in my mind was when we stayed comfortably in the middle of the ocean. I wasn’t scared when I was with you, nor frightened because there’s nobody there to help us. It didn’t even cross my mind. Maybe that’s the nature of our dreams. It reflects our innermost thoughts, thoughts that are buried deep inside us and wants to come out even in the simplest kind of our imagination. This is where everything gets excited, at least for me.

You took my hand the moment our eyes met. You said this is fate, our fate. We’re in a different world nobody else could imagine. This is where we could do things we’d been dying to do in the earth plane, things that are unbelievable and unreachable, things that are supposed to be just a dream. This is a dream.  A dream where a girl like me and an angel like you met.

You are an angel. You said you’re an angel who just stopped over in our world and was accidently hit by cupid’s arrow. That’s when you saw me, the girl you’ve waited until you breathed your last but never came. But here I am now, waiting for another surprise from the what-so-called destiny. Maybe that arrow hit me too.

It was time to go, his time to leave. I admit everything seems so hard to me. Should I believe in him? Is he just a figure of my imagination? Or a real angel who fell in love with me? It doesn’t matter now because he already left. He left me stranded in the middle of the ocean for his commitment to God is much more important than thinking for himself. His time is over. It was a trick by fate. He just wanted me to experience true happiness. But it didn’t last. As soon as I wake up, does he expect me to just forget him? His simple gaze is stuck in my head. And I knew that I will need a lot of time to forget his eyes, his smile, and his warmth. The good thing is I didn’t have to. When I opened my eyes, I was in his arms. Blinded once again by his light, but this time, it isn’t a dream anymore.

Collection of covers

Note: sorry for my mistakes! :(

This is my short cover of Don't Want An Ending by Sam Tsui..

I love this song!

Whoah.. I saw this on my computer a while ago.

it's an old video, i think.

actually i removed the video and replaced it with a picture instead.

hahaha!

This is also one of my fave songs!

it's so fast.. not really my genre, but i love the song so that doesn't matter anymore. :))

Wedding Dress (English Version)

I got the lyrics from YouTube :)

Jeepney :)

Uhmm.. this is a short song i wrote last night. It's not that good, I know, but I hope you still like it. hehe. Thanks for watching! By the way, it's entitled JEEPNEY.. And no, I can't relate to this song, I just wrote it for no reasons at all..

Untitled :P

Untitled :P

It was yesterday when I said goodbye,

Two months later, I was out of my mind.

Deafening silence, filled the air around,

Was it just me who can’t hear your sound?

‘Coz I’m missing you,

Every single time.

And I’ve been waiting,

Asking for that one sign.

I’ve been wondering

If you could come back.

Or I’ll be stuck

Wishing you were here

With the girl

Who thought everything was real.

I felt the warmth of your hands,

When you’re sitting next to me.

It was a simple touch

That put a smile on my face.

I’ll tell you honestly,

That it won’t fade away.

‘Coz I’m still missing you,

Every single time.

And I’m still waiting,

Asking for that one sign.

I’ve been wondering

If you could come back.

Or I’ll be stuck

Wishing you were here

With the girl

Who thought everything was real.

Don’t let another year pass us by,

It’s been too long.. Too long..

If you’ll just take my hand

Once again

We’ll all have our happy ending.

Don’t let it be over…

‘Coz I’m missing you,

Every single time.

And I’ve been waiting,

Asking for that one sign.

I’ve been wondering

If you could come back.

Or I’ll be stuck

Wishing you were here

With the girl

Who thought everything was real.

Crazy Little Thing Called L-O-V-E

Crazy Little Thing Called L-O-V-E

                Who are you looking at? I asked him. He was my ultimate best friend, my true companion for the past five years. I saw him looking at the group of cheerleaders in front of him. I saw her. She was the girl he always talks to, Jane. Who wouldn’t like her anyways? She’s pretty, smart and well, just gorgeous. My best friend must have fallen for her, too.

                Thirty minutes till our next class. We were in the hallway when someone patted me on my shoulder. It was Jane. We’re on the same class.

                “Hey,” she called.

“May I join you, guys?” she asked.

Flinn looked at me and I could sense that he wanted me to tell her that it’s alright. I felt a little uneasy with her. I’m standing beside an almost perfect girl and that makes me look like her maid. Flinn and Jane were the only two having fun together so I left them talking and proceeded to my class.

No one could tell if I’m feeling bad or not, actually, no one cares at all. I’m not as pretty as her and I’m also not smart like Einstein. I’m just your typical girl who always wears t-shirts and jeans. That’s pretty much everything about me. Oh, I almost forgot, did I mention that I’m a little bit in love with my best friend, Flinn?

He approached me. Maybe he knew that I felt bad about everything, about him setting me aside to talk to her and leaving me speechless.

“Hannah, are you alright?” he asked putting his hand on my shoulder. I felt electricity with his touch and I just can’t hide how I truly felt. I know I don’t have the right to be mad so I replied, “Yeah, why not?”

The next day was Valentine’s Day. I know what’s going to happen today, Flinn would go to school with flowers and then give it to Jane. Then they will live happily ever after. Isn’t that a good love story? A love between a cheerleader and a sweet, cute, over-protective, not-so-popular guy in school. It’s so not. Even if they look good together, I won’t let my best friend be together with a girl whom almost all of the guys chases. Don’t get me wrong but I just care for him. (Although I’ve been thinking that being with me is really the best. Well, too bad I can’t fight destiny with my bare hands.)

I got so nervous when I entered the classroom. I know I’m right. The room was full of petals. I could smell the sweet scent of roses. It was just beautiful. But where are the people? Sooner or later, maybe, Flinn would pop-out and tell me to go outside because he wants to confess to Jane. I know, right? Jane, Jane, Jane… Does she know how lucky she is?

And I was right. Flinn did appear in front of me. Okay, I’m gonna leave now. I’m not gonna ruin your Valentine’s Day. I said looking at him straight in the eyes with a straight face. What? He asked as if he doesn’t know anything at all.

“Aren’t you gonna confess to Jane?” I asked.

“Jane? Why her?” he asked me back. Oh well, this conversation is leading to something. J

I said: She’s a girl who has everything, the one perfect for you. As your best friend, I know who you would probably like. And you know I am never wrong.

I was surprised when he took my hand. It was warm. I never imagined that someday we will lead to this. He kissed me on the lips and left me hanging without a word. This time, you’re wrong, he whispered. Because I’ve fallen in love with you. -Crazy Little Thing Called L-O-V-E

OVERRUN

OVERRUN

By Danica Azares

I first saw you

Wearing that purple shirt.

Listening on your ipod,

Watching people on the street.

I was across that road,

Looking at you,

Like there’s some sort

Of spotlight above your head.

But when your eyes met mine,

Everything has changed.

Speechless.

Hopeless.

I just can’t explain.

Who would have thought

You’ll be sitting next to me.

Then you’ll take my hand,

And say we’re meant to be.

Looking back..

You gave me bitter memories.

You promised me

Love without anxiety.

But where are you now?

That love was gone.

You left me stranded

But you got my heart overrun.

With simple words,

You made me smile.

With a dozen of roses,

You captured me.

When you sang a song,

I was in love.

But there is no guarantee.

That I’ll be happy…

That I’ll be strong…

That I would be able to

Face you headstrong

But I’ll try my best

To smile next time

If it’s truly destiny

There would be a sign

That’s what I thought…

Looking back..

You gave me bitter memories.

You promised me

Love without anxiety.

But where are you now?

That love was gone.

You left me stranded

But you got my heart overrun.

On the middle of letting go,

You grabbed my hand.

Time stopped.

You looked at me.

It was true love,

We’re really meant to be.

You told me:

I’m sorry for giving you bitter memories

I promised you love without anxiety.

I’m still here

This love has never been gone.

I didn’t leave you

‘Coz you got my heart overrun.

LOVE CONTRACT

credits to deviantart

(..continuation)

That was a hard request for him, I could feel it. Just for 10 days, I proposed. Then after that, he won’t see me anymore. That’s quite a good span of time for me to have fun for a little while and leave this old forest behind me. It’s not like the others would care about me leaving.

The next day, I wore my best attire (still black) and waited for that prince in front of the same tree. I waited for his return until sunset. When I was about to leave once again, he called my name. I smiled. I thought he ditched me already.

“I’m a man who fulfills his promise, so don’t you worry about me running away,” he said.

Here it is. My dream for so long is coming true. I can’t wait to be able to see a castle again and the good thing about it is that I could enter too! I couldn’t hide my excitement and I can’t help but smile in our entire journey.

I could sense that he was staring at me. It must be weird to see a witch smiling like this. What are you looking at? I asked. He didn’t answer.

At last, we’ve arrived! It was one of the largest castles I have ever seen. We’ve passed through the main gate and when we entered, I saw this huge garden with my favorite flower in it, red tulips. It was a paradise for me unlike the forest I’m used to live at.

The prince introduced me to his father as a princess who helped him when he was in trouble. He said that I lived in a faraway place and that he invited me to stay here for a few days.

“Ah,” a manly voice said. It was him, the king.

“You were the one who helped our Prince Anthony,” he continued.

“Yes,” I answered. That was the start of a good relationship between the kind king and I.

It was the first day of being princess and I’m more than excited to start my day. I went to the prince’s room to see him but I found him sleeping soundly in his bed.

He’s a guy but he has thick and long eyelashes which I never thought looks attractive on him. I came closer to him just to observe him while sleeping but I guessed I woke him up instead. He jumped out of bed and moved away.

“Did you put some kind of spell on me or something?” he asked in a loud voice.

“Look, I’m grateful for saving my life and I’m doing you a favor here. So could you please, at least be princess-like from now on?” he continued. His words stabbed me.

I walked away with a straight face. I don’t know if I should get mad at him and turn him into a frog instead. But he was right… I guess. He is doing me a favor. Stupid witch. L

I went back to my room and waited for him instead. After two hours, he approached me and told me that a normal princess wouldn’t wear my normal clothes. Whew, I was relieved when his temper cooled down.

Prince Anthony found me one of the best (not black) dresses I have ever seen in my entire life. It was a white gown with a short sleeve made of satin, and a corset with a panel at the back under the lacing with lovely satin ribbons.

I put it on immediately and he was surprised by my appearance. I tied down my long hair and showed him the dress he personally picked for me. Without a thought, I smiled, knowing that his eyes are lock on mine, only mine..

Days passed by so quickly and I have never thought of leaving at all since the first time I stepped on the castle. Every morning, I got used to having breakfast with the king. We talked about a lot of things like those wild animals and other topics a normal princess would never talk about and I could feel that he was fascinated. One time, Prince Anthony brought me to the garden too and he picked flowers for me! He said that princes do that to princesses like us. It’s so good to be one of them…. for a few days now, I experienced how to be a princess that no other people would be afraid of.. but after a while, it came to an end.

For the finale of my stay, Prince Anthony organized a ball for me. He said that before I leave, I have to experience it. Leave. So it was the end. How great it is to be a royalty. If only a falling star would grant my wish, so that I could live normally like them.

The hall was full of people wearing their formal dresses. So this is what you call a ball. People gathered when the king formally introduced me as the princess who saved the prince’s life from death. When I was about to descend from the stairs, he offered me his arms. He was like a knight beside me. Will it be alright if we’re like this? I asked. He nodded.

Prince Anthony asked me to dance and I accepted his offer. Without caring about anybody’s comment, I felt like a real princess living in a real fairy tale. He smiled at me, I smiled at him, and my heart wants to jump out of my chest.

 But the fun didn’t last for long. There was quite an accident. I sensed that the chandelier was about to fall, and when it did, I stopped its motion by using the power of a witch, the real me. After saving everyone, they all looked down on me. I’ve heard all kinds of cruel words: a witch in disguise hypnotizing the prince, a witch hiding her blackest color, a witch planning to take over the castle, etc. I don’t want them to judge me.

But what hurts the most is hearing the king saying those hurtful things to me, too. He said that I was the lowest creature for coming to the castle and grabbing everyone’s trust. They thought that I had an evil trust and they don’t want me to come back ever again. I was once a princess but I’m a witch originally.

I ran away from them, from that crowd. If I’m Cinderella, I would just leave my other glass shoe, hoping that if my prince gets it, I would turn into a real princess. Stupid witch. Look what those fairytales had gotten me into.

Natalie, he called. His sweet voice is calling me again. I stopped for one moment and faced him with tears in my eyes.

“Our contract is officially over,” I said.

“We’re even now. I helped you, you helped me. Too bad, it didn’t turn out well in the end. But it’s all over now. I’m just gonna go back to my usually lifestyle.. I’m sorry for bothering you. I’m sorry for entering your life. I’m sorry for asking you a worthless wish.”

I didn’t even bother stopping my tears. They are way too strong for me. I could hear his voice inside his head: Finally, she’s gone…

A week had passed and I found myself watching my reflection on the small river. Black hair, black eyes, black dress.. a typical witch. From now on, I will never think of being a princess again. The king, the castle…I missed all of them though. This is what I get for deceiving them. But the person I missed the most….was him.

I missed his eyes, the bridge of his nose, his lips, his smile and his hands that held me for a while like a real fairy tale I once heard of right before some witch ruin the whole scene. I guess I would never see him again. But to my surprise…

His reflection appeared beside mine. I looked back and he was really there, smiling at me and holding a red tulip. I’m sorry, he said. He explained how everything worked out in the end. The king realized how great I was to save them from the falling chandelier. They realized that I wasn’t scary after all and they want to reconsider my stay.

“It was a love contract you gave me,” he said.

“And I want to extend it for the rest of eternity,” he continued.

So, who said that witches don’t have a happy ending? Everybody could have one as long as you believe that true love can surpass everything and if you are really meant to be, then destiny will make the necessary arrangements for you. This is how my story ended, a love contract fairytale of a witch and  a prince. J

LOVE CONTRACT

Love Contract

credits to deviantart :)

The last day of December was a dream to live. Now, nothing seems real to me anymore. It was the day when she walked away. Her sound is slowly fading until I couldn’t hear her footsteps anymore. Finally, she’s gone…

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 I wasn’t the witch who fooled all those princesses outside the castle and made their lives miserable before they had their happy ending. There’s a few of us but I’m certainly not the bad one. Some people say that witches of all kinds only care about witchcraft and evil plans. Those stories are 100% not true. We have our own hearts too and dreams that we want to achieve…but those foolish humans make it harder for us.

A month ago, while wandering around the forest, I saw a prince in our forbidden territory. He was badly hurt. I ran to him and saved him with a magic spell I just learned from a new book, something that could heal and make one’s body strong. He was lying on the grass with his eyes closed when I put my hands on his chest and chanted the magic words. A trained witch like me doesn’t need any wand anymore. The wound at his side slowly closed and he woke up with confusion. I was standing in front of him and he was probably shocked to see a girl wearing an all black dress in the middle of the forest. I was the same to him, but he probably doesn’t know how dangerous this part of the forest was.

I was staring at him, still leaning at the side of the large oak tree. Stupid, I thought. If other witches saw him, for sure, he’s probably dead by now.

“Y-y-you’re…” he stuttered.

“Yes, as you can see, I’m a witch…and I have just saved your life,” I said proudly to him.

Once again, he was left speechless. Maybe he couldn’t imagine someone like me saving him. I put a spell on you, I said. That saved your life. You should thank me, not be scared of me….fool.

I turned my back and started walking away. Why did I even help him? He doesn’t concern me anyways. But just when I’m about to forget the whole incident, he shouted, Thank you! I stopped for a moment, with his voice playing inside my head. This was the first time I heard someone thanking me.

If you really did save me, he said. Then I should probably be giving you something in return, right? He asked.

I faced him one last time and thought about the thing I wanted the most…. To be a princess. Well, not everyone is given the chance to be one. All of them seem to have their own happily ever after, and even just for once, I want to experience it.

Then… would you make me a princess? I grinned.

(to be continued..)

Asrai

Chapter Six: Dmitri

                My Wedding Day. I really want to come back to Serenity. I do love her already. But there’s nothing I can do. I want to escape everything and be with her but I’m not sure if she feels the same way.

                After a long argument with the king, my father, he warned me not to run away for the future of our kingdom depends on this wedding. But what about my heart? It only depends on Serenity.

                People gathered. They are all anticipating the moment that Evelyn and I would be united as one. I was at the altar waiting for her. If only there’s a way to make her back out then everything would be fine but it’s too late. She was already making her way to reach my arms and start the ceremony.

                She was standing beside me, happy that I am also with her. She told me that for a long time now, she have this secret admiration for me that’s why she agreed to have this marriage. Why is everyone always telling me that? I don’t deserve any of them. I’ve already given my heart to her…Serenity.

                I wasn’t ready to tie myself with her. This princess isn’t the person I want to spend my life with. I was afraid to exchange vows with her because I know that not only am I fooling her, I’m also fooling myself.

                I was surprised when the door opened when the priest asked if someone objects. It was her. The love of my life, horrified by what she is seeing right now. What is she doing here? She wouldn’t be able to breathe here right? Why? What did she do with herself just to see me?

                I couldn’t resist her eyes full of sorrow. I know what she is feeling right now. She feels betrayed. But I’m not throwing her away. I want her. Just when I am about to run away with her, she already ran away. As soon as her tears fell from her beautiful eyes, the rain fell at the same time. Serenity, I called out trying to make myself heard. That was the time that I’ve finally left everything behind to pursue to girl that captured my sleeping heart.

Chapter Seven: Serenity

                Who are you? I asked the voice calling my name. I was in the darkest part of the forest. It was her, the witch.

                You came back so soon, Asrai. Did you have fun? She asked, mocking me with her voice.

                I was wrong. Could you please return my wings instead? I pleaded.

                I told you already, there’s no turning back. And you know what, if someone gives you your precious kiss, he will face death. But at the end of the day, if you’re still you, you will die instead.

                She didn’t tell me that. I was so mad at her I could strangle her. If she weren’t just a voice, I could have killed her. But before I would be able to do that, I will die first, alone on this forest.

                The voice disappeared after a moment and I was left sobbing at the heart of the forest. I’m a disgrace to everyone. It’s nearly sunset and my mind is set that I will surely die and I have to accept it. But I just can’t. Something tells me that I should continue waiting….. for I still have one shot left for happiness.

                I wasn’t wrong this time. He came back for me. I was already gasping for air. I’m slowly losing all my strength. Reality check. I’m an Asrai, he’s a human. We will never be meant for each other.

                I closed my eyes waiting for the time of my death. Suddenly I felt his warm hands again holding mine. I looked at him with words unspoken, hoping I could let everything out and tell him he is important to me.

                I didn’t mean to hurt you, Serenity. He said in a cold voice as if he’s feeling so sad for seeing me like this.

                You’re the one my heart yearns for. I’ve left her right when you opened the door. You made me realize that I have to fight for what I love…to fight for you. I was sitting on a rock when he leaned on me to kiss my forehead. I was overwhelmed by his sudden confession. At least, I know now that once in my life I was loved by one person.

                Even if I tell you that I am also in love with you, Dmitri, I’m dying. I said looking at his expression wishing I was just joking around. But I wasn’t. I don’t want to be human anymore. I don’t want him to kiss me and lose his life. Nothing matters anymore but knowing that we feel the same way about each other. I’m sorry. But loving him is enough.

                I embraced my death as the moonlight made its way towards me. I’m slowly losing my form, fading away through the night. He stared at me with amazement. Despite the fact that I was dying, I still looked beautiful in his eyes. This was the first time I have ever fallen in love, I whispered gathering all the strength left within me. I was happy that you are here with me until the last second of my life.

                I don’t want you to leave, he is almost crying in his voice. I smiled at him. Everything would pass away, soon. I disappeared in front of him, leaving a drop of water behind.

Dmitri couldn’t accept the death of the person he truly loves. By the time she disappeared, he reached for the dagger inside his pocket and slowly killed himself. The only thing left in the woods is the pearl necklace that Serenity left. Only the two souls have witnessed both of their sacrifice for love. Now they have eternity. This is not the end of their love story, but just the beginning of a brand new life in heaven for love chooses no time or place to bloom. It only needs two hearts the beats together at the same time.

ASRAI

Chapter Three: DMITRI

                She is still stuck in my head. I’ve never seen such beauty in my entire life. Since last night, I’ve been wondering who she is, where she came from. But what if she is just a product of my imagination? Did I really see her? Or was it my playful mind seeking for someone that could surpass the girls being presented to me? I hope not.

                Another day had passed and I’m still missing her, the girl that changed my whole perception of beauty. I could only see it in her and wherever I go, I see her pretty face. Her blue eyes are like diamonds, slowly capturing me inside her world.

                “Dmitri,” my father called. He stood beside me on the balcony of my room, adoring the beauty of our very own Cinderford. What does he want now? I thought. I know that this conversation won’t lead to anything good.

                “I’ve found the right one,” he said. I got a little hint inside my head. He clearly told me that he had found the right bride for me, the rightful princess of our kingdom, and my queen in the next years to come. She came from Canterbury, located in South East England. It is the what-so-called paradise of my father and he envies the place for a long time now. The main reason why he chose that girl was because she’s not just beautiful but also smart. A lot of people adore her. Her name was Evelyn, whose meaning is a beautiful bird. Like one, she soars high in the world of royalties.

                “I don’t think marrying someone I don’t even love is a good thing, father,” I said bravely in front of the king. It was like he didn’t hear any words I said. You will learn to liker her in time, he keeps on telling me these words. But since I saw for myself the girl with heavenly beauty, my decision of following his order wavered.

                The king invited Princess Evelyn and her father, King Rutherford, to the palace for dinner. She was beautiful, yes, but I don’t feel this kind of spark I felt last night. I was bothered when she keeps on looking at me. She was amazed by the man in front of her, maybe? But it didn’t matter.

                She was wearing a long, red dress with fabulous chain stitch embroidery in a pale gold metallic thread forming subtle scrolls and leaves. It would be an honor to marry a prince like you, she said. I spotted a little admiration in her for me. The two kings listened to our conversation, happy to hear that we are finally getting to know each other. I didn’t have a choice but to answer that I feel the same way. And in loud voice, my father announced with a grin on his face, “So it is settled. You’re gonna get married in three days.” My Doomsday.

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                A week had passed and there is no sign of her. I waited and waited and waited…. But since then I never saw her again. I’ve been waiting for her in the same place but she still hasn’t come. Where is she? If only we meet again…

 

Chapter Four: Serenity

                He was a man with golden brown eyes. I thought that only Asrais posses that kind of beauty, but I was wrong. I found myself smiling for no reason that very night. It was the first time that I’ve been like this to a human. He was a man with brown hair and a masculine body. His voice is still echoing in my head. Why is he asking me to come back? Was he really just amazed by the appearance of an Asrai like me?

 

                It was another week, another day to go to the surface of the water and gain strength from the moon. I did the usual ceremony to myself and then spent a little time bathing under the beautiful moonlight. My wings continue to glitter like stars and now they are more beautiful than ever. But what is it I hear? Rustling leaves again? If it is another human, I will surely make my move in order to be safe.

               

                Time stopped. I was sure I wasn’t dreaming. There he was, coming into the water…making his way to see me, to touch my face and make sure I’m real. I was left hanging by the moment. I didn’t notice my wings flapping together. His soft, warm hands finally touched my face. Beautiful, he whispered. Wake up, Serenity, I told myself. I shouldn’t trust a human like him although ever since, I’ve wanted to be like one.

                “Foolish human,” I said. I looked away looking at the still water.

 

“Do you know the consequences of coming here? “ I asked. An Asrai has the ability to trap all the people who meet her eyes and make her into a stone. But we all have a choice if we wanted to or not.

 

I could feel that he doesn’t know what will happen to him. His half-drenched body came closer and closer until I can finally feel him breathing near me. I could trap you, you know, I told him trying to be a scary fairy.

 

“If that’s what you want,” he smiled. I finally looked at him, not resisting anymore. He was a sight to see. He has a flawless skin, a perfect face and a sweet smile that would make you forget everything. What creature is he that could make me, Serenity, an Asrai, fall in love at first sight? I was the one trapped by his gaze.

 

I’m Dmitri, he said.

 

Serenity.

 

Chapter Five: Serenity

                He came back for the next two nights. He told me he was a prince. I was delighted to hear all his stories. A human’s life is so exciting, unlike mine who just wastes her time wandering in the ocean. I could feel my heart pounding every time he speaks and I just can’t wait to escape my world and be with him. That’s why I’ve decided to be like him, a human who could go out when the sun is shining, a human who could walk on land and explore the vast world. I’m tired of being me.

 

                The next day, I came to the witch of the pearls that could grant any wish. They said she was tricky but I don’t care, as long as Dmitri would be around me, I’m fine. I’ve fallen ridiculously in love with him and I couldn’t explain why.

 

                What do you want, young fairy? A voice asked. I looked around, seeing only dark clams and hearing one voice echoing in the ocean.

 

                I’m looking for that witch that could grant any wish! I said.

               

Well you came to the right place. But now I tell you, there is no coming back and you have to sacrifice one thing that is important for you. She told me. Now I could only see her shadow and her dark eyes looking towards me.

I believe your wish is to be a human? she asked. She was right. Maybe a lot of creatures asked her already and I’m not different from them. The time has come to finally give up my precious possession. In order to grant my wish, I gave up my wings. I loved my wings more than myself, but now, for Dmitri, I will give it up. I just want to be with him.

 

The witch was more than happy to receive it. My wings are the prettiest among anyone else. In return, she gave me pearl necklace. Then she told me: This necklace would make you human. To be one of them forever, you should find someone that truly loves you by the end of the day and make him kiss you. Dmitri. He must love me. He is probably in love with me, right?

 

But there are consequences, she continued but as soon as she gave me the necklace, she disappeared.

 

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I wore the necklace at once when I reached the surface of the water. She was right, I feel like I’m really a human. There is just one thing left to do, make Dmitri kiss me. But where am I gonna look for him? Oh! That’s right. He told me he lived in a pretty big castle. I tried to find my way to the city and found the castle he was talking about. While walking (it feels so good to feel the ground!), people continue to stare at me, whispering words of endearment. Aside from that, they are all talking about this big celebration at that same palace. What is it? I will find out for myself.

 

It was like a paradise here. Maybe my grandmother was a little bit wrong about the human’s place not being that beautiful. I love the red roses blooming in the garden of the palace. There’s one more thing I noticed, there are a lot of people today and they are all dressed well. Good thing an Asrai’s clothes fit well here. As usual, I’m wearing my blue dress that everyone keeps on looking at with a red flower on my hair.

 

 I heard noises…noises inside. I followed it and I reached the huge church inside. It was full of white tulips as decorations. It was like a wedding is being celebrated here. A wedding. It must be nice to be here. Due to my curiosity, I opened the creaky door and everyone locked their eyes on me…including him. To my surprise, I found him on the altar, the reason why I gave up my wings. There is another girl beside him, a girl with curly hair, wearing a long white dress, her bride. I was stupid enough to think that that human would feel the same about me. I was the one trapped. Tears fell from my eyes. All I could do was run away….run away from my love. Stupid fairy.

(To Be Continued...)

~sorry for the long story, i just can't seem to finish it. :|

Asrai

ASRAI

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Chapter One: SERENITY

I want to be a human, I sighed while gazing at the beautiful stars. There are so many things I want to do in life. I want to experience walking on the ground and feeling the heat of the sun. I want to be able to touch those beautiful flowers that I could only lay my eyes upon. But most importantly, I want to fall in love, a simple thing Asrais are not allowed to do. This is my only dream, and for a thousand years already, I am just holding it in my heart. If only there’s one way to do it….I would risk everything.

Asrais. We are the only fairies who could swim around in the ocean. We have the ability to stay under water. This is where we live, where we belong. I have never seen the outside world, but as the elders had said, our place is far more beautiful than theirs. There is peace in Malvern and it is the best place to live. I admit that I’m living a happy life here, but I still need answers. I want to know if there something waiting for me… outside.

When I was a little child, my grandmother told me a story about a mermaid who fell in love with a prince. She wished to be human so she went to see the great witch of the sea. After living a life on the land, she found out that the witch has consequences. In order to be fully human, she had to kill the one she loves. When she found out that the prince loves someone else, she didn’t bother pointing a knife on his heart. She wants him to be happy so she let herself disappear. She vanished in the glittering sky with a teardrop from her eye. The story left me frowning in my grandmother’s room but then I realized that I am not a mermaid and it will never ever happen to me. But isn’t it what I desire right now? Poor mermaid who risked everything for the one she loves. She wasted her life for him, will I also do that?

It was a full moon. All Asrais are waiting for this night. Once every century, we gaze into the shining moon at the surface of the water, absorbing its power to gain strength in order to preserve our form. I went to the farthest part of the ocean, hoping to have a greater view and a silent place where I could concentrate. Finally, after 16 years, I have a chance to have a glimpse on the outside world. I let my head out of the water, making sure there aren’t any humans around. When I was sure there aren’t, I let half of my body out, exposing my white wings that glitter because of the moonlight. I raised my head up high and locked my eyes on the moon, whispering words of enchantment to complete my task. As soon as I finished, I heard rustling leaves on my right direction. A man with golden brown eyes appeared. He is completely captured by my appearance, like every other creature. But I never thought I would be the same to him. A human shouldn’t see me, I thought. I swam to the bottom of the ocean as fast as I could. I left him with his voice echoing in my head, asking me to come back.

Chapter Two: DMITRI

            Another day at the palace. The king wouldn’t allow me to choose my own bride. He keeps on lining up these princesses that I don’t even know. Some say they came from France, some from Germany, but they all look the same to me. They are pretty in other people’s eyes but I couldn’t see the same thing. I want to see someone different, someone that could hypnotize me not only by her beauty but also by her heart.

            I got tired asking and asking these girls the same question everyday: What makes you want to be my bride? I’m not bragging but I’m the most popular prince in the entire England. I didn’t know how did that happen but I guess I impressed them in my sword skills when I joined a battle outside the country. I shouldn’t have in the first place if I only knew it would come to this. I just want to be a normal guy. Even if it’s just for one night, I want to escape this place.

            I took Alexis, my horse, for a walk in the city. I covered my face with brown handkerchief so that people won’t recognize me. I saw how beautiful Cinderford is and I am more than happy to be the prince of this place. I went to the largest garden of the city and envied the beauty of the flowers. If only such beauty also exists in my world. Hours passed by so fast that I didn’t realize it’s already night time.

A visit to the ocean came into my mind. I’ve been thinking that it would be nice to feel the cold breeze especially when no one’s around. The ocean is one of the best places for me because it is where my mom took me when I was a child…before she passed away. After an hour of throwing pebbles and sitting on a rock, I found out that it is a full moon tonight. Oh, how beautiful it was! It looks so big and near to me that I could reach my hand and grab it. If only she is still here, my mom, I would certainly grab it for her. After a while, I heard someone whispering in the middle of the ocean. I hid behind the nearest bush and searched for the sweet voice in the still water. I felt electricity when I laid my eyes on her. Without thinking, I left the bush to have a better glimpse on the girl who captured my eyes. I looked at her and she looked at me. I could feel this sweet sensation in the air. But she’s a girl with wings and that made her more special for me. She’s perfect. I love her long black hair, her white skin, and the mark of a star beside her eyes. Is she a fairy? I never thought such thing exists. Well, it didn’t matter. I just found the girl whom I want to spend my life with…. Come back, I said. But she disappeared right in front of my very eyes. 

(to be continued...)