I quickly ran after the light.
Until it came to a stop in front of a closed door and didn't move any further.

I slowed my pace and cautiously approached it.

The closer I approached, the more the light turned out to be a small round sphere.
curious as I was, I reached out my hand to touch it.
Just before my fingers could touch the ball, it got a blue fur.
In a flash, I withdrew my hand and narrowed my eyes slightly as I continued to watch.

"What the hell are you?" I breathed at the thing.

Then a soft cooing sound hit my ears.
I flinched slightly, not expecting a sound to be made.
I watched spellbound as the blue fur ball carefully stretched out two little arms and legs.
I slowly went one step further.

When the fur ball swung around, I stopped dead in my tracks.

What I saw next made me melt.
it had the cutest, most honest, googly brown eyes I'd ever seen.

Cooing, he looked around briefly as if he wanted to check if anyone else was there besides us.
Then he rushed towards me and snuggled up to my neck.
I laughed out relieved.
I cautiously began scratching his head.

But our cuddle time didn't last long, because the door we were standing in front of opened with a creak.
Heavy footsteps sounded from inside.

I hugged the blue fur ball tightly to me.

"Where is this useless gypsy roast again?", a grumpy voice reached me annoyed.

My little new friend broke away immediately and crept under my white robe. He skillfully climbed up my back under my clothes to hide.

,, PÄNG!!! This is the fifth time in a row that you've just walked off without saying anything. ' the stranger continued to grumble.
When the person stepped out, I swallowed hard.

A one-eyed bearded man with a big belly stepped out of the room.
He stopped at the door frame, breathing heavily.

He looked at me in silence for a moment before he folded his hands in front of his chest.
"You must be Brooke's little appendage?" He broke the awkward silence that had built up between us while his gaze kept slipping past me.

His question sounded more like a statement so I just let the nod go.

I ignored the fact that this curmudgeon had just insulted me because I would soon be meeting Will.
He should be here somewhere too.
After all, I was in fairy heaven.
if you could call this place that.

My eyes fell back on the man in front of me. He seemed to fixate on a certain point.
Actually, on my right shoulder side.
For a millisecond, something flashed in the other person's eyes.
I lowered my eyebrows in confusion.
What had he seen?

When I felt clumsy steps on me, I also knew who these looks were for.

,, Well, if that's the case, take me to my brother right away! I have to talk to him!", I tried to get the curmudgeon's attention with these words, because my little friend seemed to be scared enough.

The one-eyed man let out a disdainful snort.

"It doesn't work that way! the leading leader of the intermediate world does not tolerate such a meeting. Only when a judgment has been passed on both parties. In other words, if you have not been officially declared dead, you have no right to see William during your stay!"

i swallowed.
I wanted to say something, but someone else got there first.

"Except where the other party is permitted to make important communications affecting both themselves."
That voice...it sounded so familiar to me.
Was that about..?

"Will?" I whispered, more to myself.

In fact, my brother stepped out of the room.

When he saw me, he stretched his arms out to me, grinning, and walked towards me.
"Will!" I blurted out happily and hugged him fiercely.

,, Yes Diara. it really is me. long time no see sister. ", he chuckled in the crook of my neck and pulled me closer to him.

I was so happy.
I finally got him back.

After a few moments, he cleared his throat and turned back.
"Thanks Paul, you can go!" He asked the curmudgeon to go and waited until he was gone.

Will turned his head to me and smiled warmly at me.
"There are a few things you should know. But for that we have to go inside. Whatever awaits you now, remember I am with you. OK?"

I nodded.
I took a deep breath and followed my half brother through the door.
Something soft nuzzled me as we entered the white room. Päng.
It was good to know that I didn't have to go through it alone.

the more I looked around, the more it looked like a waiting room.
Bright white walls, sterile white chairs lined up side by side. Now only the people were missing.

Film clips from my life slowly rushed across the room.

I began to stagger as all of these emotions hit me at once.
I was reliving everything I've ever felt in that moment.

A silent scream left my lips.
I was desperately looking for my brother, but I couldn't find him anywhere.

only when I found another door on the other side did I see his dark hair flashing through the crack.

I carefully opened the door. What I then saw was far worse than reliving my life.

First I heard wild screams. after that, when I entered, all I saw was blood everywhere.
On the ground not far from me were lifeless fairies, soldiers, giant spiders, giants, and other creatures.

What disturbed me even more was the image that presented itself to me next.
my half brother's miniature version pulled out his sword and killed a completely unarmed man.

I looked at Will, startled.

"Why...did you kill him?" I breathed slightly hysterically.
"He didn't even have a gun. "

"Lord Sha didn't need a sword to kill.
As a witch and peacock, it was easy for him to kill his victims by other means. He was by far the most cruel ruler that ever ruled in Aars and unfortunately he was also my birth mother's brother. when I was twelve, she sent our father and me to Alfea to keep us safe. She stayed behind in Aars.
He will want to use any means available to get back into the realm of the living. The Burned are all part of his plan. just like back then, they only serve as a distraction to obscure the actual goal.
  So please listen to me now Diara! The dragon flame is the key that will decide which side wins. Find them and protect them with your life! for the day Lord Sha returns is near. "

xxx