Chapter 1: A Nap Interrupted
"Veravos, hello? Anyone there?"
A hesitant voice calls out in the dark woods, thick with unease. I can hear the nervous quiver in it.
I tilt my head, amused. A puny human, sword drawn, clad in iron armor—practically shaking in his boots. Is he serious? He can barely grip that thing. What a joke.
"Oh, it’s you again," I chuckle, swinging effortlessly down from my branch.
Why do they always come back? It’s just a dark forest, a few poisonous apples, and a rocky cliff. Not exactly a tourist attraction. Yet, their determination is almost... admirable.
Stepping into the evening light, my face catches the fading glow of dusk. I can’t wait for the sun to set completely, but first, I have to deal with this meddling human.
He flinches when our eyes meet.
Wait... am I really that horrifying to look at?
"Finally, you’ve shown yourself, Dark Fairy! Come closer and face me!" he yells, his voice cracking. His sword wobbles like jelly.
"Yeah, real convincing. I’m shaking," I smirk.
"I will destroy you, great evil!" he declares, puffing out his chest.
I roll my eyes. Does he not hear my sarcasm? What am I even being judged for?