The Phoenix Sonata - Chapter 8.5 - Stella

 I'm stella, a witch. Not long ago the Great War broke out and witches, no all magical beings are hunted by humans. Although a peace aggreement have been signed, it is still dangerous. Witches have an horrible reputation among humans even if I don't understand why...

I'm supposed to meet up with a phoenix in a few minutes. He is supposed to go hibernating but his wife have already gone for sleep and he don't want his daughter to be alone.

" Hey there!" he said. "This is Phoena."

S : Hello Phoena. I tried to make myself as sweet as possible not to scare her. How old are you ?

P : …

" Sorry, she's a bit shy with strangers"

S : It's okay, don't worry.

Have you already explained the situation to her ?

" Yes but I have a hard time leaving her. I know she'll be in security with you but I can't help but worry. "

S : Take your time.

We spent the rest of the day together and when it was time to be apart, Phoena cried a little.

"It's okay sweetie. I'm only going to rest.

You know, you'll be an adult when mommy and I will wake up so please be a good girl and become a beautiful strong woman. Okay ? "

P : … okay … sniff

"Thank you Stella ! "

S : Of course.

Starting from now, it will be the both of us.

After some time, we grow used to this lifestyle.

Phoena is a gentle and independant girl, she learn really fast too. But it worry me a bit.

S : Phoena ?

P : ?

S : You see, I'm a bit worried, you're a good girl and I don't want anything to happen to you.

P : ??

S : You know, humans have trouble with magical beings so, we have to be as discreet as possible. If anything happens I want you to be near me okay ?

P : *nooding yes*

S : Good girl.

She soon grow, to reach her 15^th anniversary and become a beautiful young woman.

P : Stella.

S : Yes sweetie ?

P : You used to love my father right ? Before he married mom

S : That's right.

P : Then what is it, love ?

S : It's an unique feeling specific to each. But it's a feeling of warmth that overwhelm you.

P : When did you know you loved him ?

S : Whe I realized whatever I've done, I couldn't get him out of my mind. I started realizing I was worried about him, wanted to take care of him.

P : I see …

It was nice, until that day.

Humans found out I'm a Witch. I have been captured and today their King declared :

" The witches should be burnt alive for their act of sorcery against humanity"

I was annihilated but I have no regrets.

Even without me, Phoena will be able to live on. Because she is His daughter, she'll be okay.

I'm glad I've been able to see you become such a beautiful woman.