MY GUARDIAN VAMPIRE

Trapped in conscience without caring about the pattern of thought.

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After filling her stomach with bread, now Zara is walking down the hall of the palace of the Elves to return to the treatment room. Durrel goes to take care of a guard at the border, he asks Zara to stay in Jeffry’s room being treated and Durrel always makes sure they are both well.

“Why did you take so long?”

“Durrell! Why did you come back?”

Suddenly Durrell walked ahead of Zara’s slow steps.

“I can’t bear to leave you alone.” he said with a smile.

“Is it just because of that?” While continuing to walk, Zara looked suspiciously at Durrel.

“The soldiers and my brother had already left a long time ago.”

“As expected, sis Deuron has warned you since last night.”

Durrell just put on an innocent face, this is actually luck for him.

“At the border it’s boring, there I will only see soldiers who are just as silent as statues. If I act a little bit, Durron will immediately scold me. I’m not afraid, it’s just that my ears hurt to hear him speak.”

Zara couldn’t help but smile, the elf walking beside her was acting like she was a child and that made Zara comfortable with Durrel. Even Durrell’s character reminded him of his brother’s warm attitude.

“Up to you.”

The two of them had just entered the room where Jeffry was being treated. Zara went ahead and made sure Jeffry was fine while he was gone.

“The palace guard here is very strict. No one would dare to harm him, you don’t have to worry like that.”

“Sure, thanks a lot Durrel, you’ve allowed Jeffry to be treated here.”

“You thank me too much Zara.” Zara looked at Durrel in front of her with a small smile.

“You’re very kind Durrel, I’m lucky to meet you. Maybe that night Jeffry and I wouldn’t have survived if it weren’t for you and sis Deuron.”

“Forget it, you’ll be sad again if you remember it.”

Durrel looked at Zara and Jeffry in turn. He then looked intently at Zara and asked something he had wanted to ask for a long time.

“I thought you were even dead when you came to this world because the vampire nation would definitely hunt you down. How did you become friends with a vampire?”

“It’s a long story, are you sure you want to hear it?”

“You can shorten it, can’t you?”

Zara chuckles. “Yes of course.”

Zara starts telling everything she remembers with their story. It started on the night of the kidnapping and continues to this day.

“Sometimes when we are together, all the obstacles and dangers come and go. Jeffry says that all the creatures that attack us want something in me.”

Zara was silent for a moment, then a sincere smile was clearly etched into a curve at the corner of her lips.

“Jeffry told me everything. About the blood that flows in my body and the main purpose he kidnapped me. But in the end Jeffry chose to be my Guardian.”

“Why?”

“If you ask the reason, I also don’t have the right answer. One thing I know, Jeffry is a vampire who can understand other people’s feelings and suffering very well.”

Zara paused, with tears in her eyes she gripped Jeffry’s fingers tightly.

“Jeffry is really cold and hard. But when you look at him for a second. He’s a fragile man and needs a lot of love.”

Even I myself now fall in love with the figure of Jeffry

Zara can only continue that sentence in his heart.

“I guess not just friends, but because Jeffry is starting to have feelings for you.”

Zara’s gaze suddenly turned completely to Durrell.

“What you’re saying doesn’t make sense.”

“The vampire nation is very loyal to their clan and kingdom, if he is ruled directly by his prince it means this is a very important mission.”

“So, it’s not an easy thing for Jeffry to do for you. He could be punished severely for betraying his clan.”

But Zara again denies all of Durrell’s statements.

“There’s no way Jeffry has feelings for me. It’s all bullshit because Jeffry would only love his mate.”

“Mate?!”

“You don’t know? Don’t the elves have a mate?” Durrell shook his head slowly. “Elves don’t believe that.”

“Right now the most important thing is Jeffry’s return. I don’t care what feelings bind us together. For me Jeffry’s happiness right now is the most important thing.”

Durrell nodded slightly then turned from where he was standing and walked out.

“I’ll follow you to the border. Take care of yourself and Jeffry.”

“Wait! Can you tell me now what I have to do to fulfill my promise?”

“Don’t want to wait for Jeffry to wake up? I think he’ll be mad if you do what I ask.” Durrell’s eyes smirked at Zara’s two-eyed eyes.

“You’re not going to drink my blood are you?” looked at Zara warily.

“I’m not Jeffry, why am I drinking blood?…” Durrell laughed loudly at Zara’s question, which made no sense.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“After sis Deuron returns, we will take you to see the King and Queen of the Elves.” Durrell explained and Zara nodded in return. After all, he had made a promise and couldn’t break it.

***

Towards evening, the sun’s rays turned orange making the atmosphere in the palace of the Elves so calm. The color of the violet sky adorned all corners of the Blue Stone kingdom.

Blue Stone

Zara with Durrel walked hand in hand towards the palace hall to meet the King and Queen. But indeed, Zara herself is a little afraid of what she will have to do later to keep her promise.

“You look scared?”

“No. I’m just a little nervous meeting the King and Queen.”

“They’re good, you don’t have to be afraid.”

Zara nods faintly. “Yes, I am doing okay.”

“Durrell!”

From the opposite direction was a female elf waving her arms excitedly at Durrel. And the man standing next to the woman always wore a cold face. He’s Deuron, Durrell’s older brother.

The female elf walked over and pulled Deuron’s arm forcefully. “Why did you take my hand Tinuviel?”

“I want to see that human, what he looks like and how he talks. I’m really very happy!!”

Deuron just looked away lazily. If it weren’t for the ridiculous arranged marriage, the woman who bore him as his fiancé would definitely not be in front of him. Deuron actually doesn’t like Tinuviel. Moreover, the way the girl spoke made Deuron feel like he just wanted to die.

“Hey humans!”

“Ehem, Zara.” Durrell interrupted

“Oh hi Zara. Wow! You really are like an angel, very beautiful and charming. What kind of human are you?”

Zara was a little surprised when the elf named Tinuviel suddenly grabbed her hand while shouting happily. On the contrary, in Zara’s eyes, Tinuviel is so beautiful with blonde hair and braids that decorate it.

“Greetings, I’m Zara.” Zara was about to bow her body as if to pay homage to the royal dignitaries like she had seen in a movie.

“No no! Don’t do that. I’m nobody here. Just call me Tinuviel.” Zara welcomes Tinuviel’s outstretched hand. His skin felt so soft against the surface of Zara’s skin.

“Zara and I are going to see mom and dad.”

“Okay, I’ll catch up later.” Deuron gave a small nod with his usual serious face.

“Wait – wait! Mommy and Daddy? You guys are princes?!”

The three of them were silent and then followed by a small laugh from Tinuviel.

“Yes Zara, they are both princes of the Blue Stone kingdom.”

Zara was silent for a moment, her mind suddenly seemed to stop thinking.

“Don’t think anymore. The King and Queen have been waiting for you for a long time.” Durrell strode fast with the faithful Zara trailing behind him.

***

Durrell continued to speed up his pace, crashing through the dense trees in the Blue Stone forest area. The fallen leaves on the ground scattered here and there as the five elves and one human passed by.

After hearing the news that Elfenherz was getting worse, the King and Queen asked Zara to immediately meet Elfenherz in the Blue Stone forest. When Zara confronts the King and Queen they ask for Zara’s help to be able to give her blood to Elfenherz.

The creature is in pain, doesn’t know what caused it and only with Zara’s blood will Elfenherz be healed. That was all Zara was able to capture from her brief conversation with the King and Queen. After that the palace guards came and gave the bad news which made the King and Queen and even the Elf people look very sad.

Currently, the King, Queen, Deuron, Tinuviel, Durrel, and of course Zara have entered the center of the Blue Stone, the area where Elfenherz lives. Zara’s eyes were confused as all the plants that were once colorful and beautiful turned dry and withered in an instant. “What is this?” mumbled Zara quietly without being heard by anyone.

Deuron, who was leading in the front, stopped his steps. Zara watches the elves like they are looking for something.

“Where’s Elfenherz?” Durrel took a few steps forward in search of Elfenherz’s whereabouts.

Zara who didn’t know what to do just kept quiet and watched the confused Durrel.

“What’s that?” Zara’s voice made them all turn their heads.

A bright blue light shone from a corner of the forest. Zara’s hand reflexively lifted to cover the light which was very blinding in her eyes. Until a large black shadow among the light appeared suddenly. This large creature has long horns on its head.

Elfenherz finally revealed himself. Elfenherz is a Deer who is a source of strength for the lives of the elves. The mythological animal was highly revered by the elves in the Blue Stone region for its strength and beauty.

“Beautiful.”

The word slipped away as the giant Deer came out of hiding and walked closer to Zara. Her eyes that were as clear as water and her white body shining as well as her size that matched that of a horse were capable of bewitching anyone who saw Elfenherz’s beauty.

“You’re a more beautiful owner of immortal blood. Greetings from me, Eve.”

Zara flinched in shock and gasped backwards. “You talk?”

The deer was silent while showing a smile at Zara. While Zara is still neutralizing her heartbeat. Zara slowly walked closer to Elfenherz and tried to stroke the head of the giant deer.

“Your name is Eve? It’s so beautiful, absolutely stunning. You’re so beautiful. May I stroke your head?”

Eve lowered her head indicating that she said yes and happily.

“My name is Mardelia Zara Zeanne. You can call me Zara.”

“I already know your name.”

“Is that true?”

This time Eve nodded faintly and walked away into the forest. “Where are you going?” asked Zara with a confused face thinking about Eve’s answer.

“If you want to know the answer, come with me.”

Zara mindlessly catches up with Eve and walks behind her. Durrel was about to stop Zara but Deuron stopped him. He knew that Eve only wanted to talk to Zara.

“Where are we going?”

“To somewhere.”

It doesn’t feel right now Zara and Eve are getting deeper into the Blue Stone forest. Zara’s eyes were amazed by the very beautiful nature, like a place in a fairy tale.

“Who’s he?”

“Is she a princess?”

“I think she is a princess. She looks very charming.”

Zara furrowed her brows when she heard very small voices around her.

“The Forest Elves seem to like your visit.”

“So these voices are from that little winged creature.”

Soon, they would arrive at a place where Eve lived. A place that no one can enter easily without the owner’s permission.

“Aren’t you sick Eve?”

“Yes and I need you to heal.”

“How to?” Eve glanced briefly at Zara who was walking right beside her.

“You do talk a lot.”

“Oops I’m sorry.” Zara chuckles.

“We’re almost there.” Zara looks straight ahead. Not far from there was a very thick leafy bush with a wooden door in the middle.

“This is where you live, Eve?”

Zara and Eve were standing right in front of a large door made of wood and decorated with vines with colorful flowers.

“Right, this is my house and there is someone waiting for you inside.” Zara turned quickly to Eve with a confused expression.

“Are you kidding? Who’s waiting for me?!”

“You should go inside and see for yourself.” Zara is embarrassed, no use asking. The giant deer had been toying with Zara’s questions.

“You’ve been making me curious, Eve!”

So curious, Zara unceremoniously pushed the door with force.

Zara rolled her eyes perfectly when she saw someone in front of her. The figure stood tall wearing a black robe and a sword on its back.

“You like my surprise Zara?” Eve chuckled at Zara’s current expression.

The figure in front of Zara continued to smile showing a row of teeth. Zara hopes this is just a hallucination, she wants time to stop right then and there.

“Hey Zara!” greetings.