Chapter 4: Forbidden Powers
The next day came too quickly, and the sun blazed down upon the earth.
I hate the sun. I hate how it taunts me, shining so brightly as if to promise something new. But isn’t everything still the same? Another day. Queen Judorah and her lapdogs like Devran are still plotting world domination, the Love Fairies remain hopelessly idealistic, and the Light Fairies? Utterly self-righteous.
Yet somehow, yesterday night’s events made me think that the Light Fairies were actually being suspicious. How does a non-accepting, self-righteous race of fairies accept Love Fairies with open arms and friendly waves? Are they reformed, or are they just that naïve? Can’t be. It’s the Light Fairies we’re talking about.
Surely these Light Fairies have secrets or their reasons to allow a free pass.
The question is, were they lied to?
Everyone is an imposter after all. Not like they would get it.
The worst part? If this were true, the Light Fairies would refuse to see the error of their ways. They remain locked in their delusions, blissfully unaware. Because Light Fairies always identify themselves as correct.
Maybe—just maybe—that’s the solution: to live in their bubbles, refusing to look beyond. But I won’t stoop to being a degenerate daydreamer. The bright day will pass, and nightfall will return.
My thoughts are a mess, and I need answers. The first mystery: Why do the Light Fairies allow Love Fairies free passage into their kingdom? The second, even more pressing: How can I free myself from this curse of being a Dark Fairy? My deepest desire isn’t to hurt others to survive. I want redemption for the pain I’ve caused, the lives I took—but is that too much to ask?
Can’t I just be born human?
Humans, however, don’t have to bear the weight I carry. They control their fate with choices. They can love, hate, and hold onto their views without real consequence. I hate being born into this darkness. The cards are stacked against me, and it feels like a losing game.
And then, evening came. Just as if the universe itself is mocking me, a familiar Love Fairy steps out of the Love Fairy Kingdom. Yes—that crazy red-haired Love Fairy with purple streaks in her hair.