"…Is this the world you ntioned, Dear?"
Jenn asked, her eyes wide with wonder as she looked up at the towering trees that stretched far into the sky, their leaves glowing faintly with a natural magic unique to this world. Vines hung like curtains, and the scent of earth and blooming flowers filled the air.
"Yeah"
Taufik replied with a soft smile.
"This is the Forest Continent… Kaela's ho"
As he spoke, Kaela stepped forward, her gaze softening as she took in the familiar sights and sounds of the wild landscape. The trees seed to lean slightly toward her in recognition, and a gentle breeze stirred the air, as if welcoming her back.
"It hasn't changed…"
Kaela whispered, a small smile playing on her lips.
Jenn looked around again, this ti with deeper appreciation.
"It's beautiful… it feels alive"
Taufik nodded.
"Because it is. The land here rembers... And now it will rember all of us"
Taufik said, then took a glance at his children.
With a gesture of his hand, he called all his children to co closer.
The children gathered around him, so wide-eyed with awe, others filled with curiosity as they stepped onto the living soil of the Forest Continent for the first ti.
Anggana, Anindha, Litani, and Kiara clung to Jenn's side while Askara stood tall, trying to appear brave even as they felt the hum of ancient magic in the air.
Kaela knelt down, placing a hand gently on the moss-covered ground. The roots beneath stirred, shifting ever so slightly, as if to greet an old friend. She smiled and looked up at the children.
"This land… It's like a parent to those who listen. It protects, it rembers, and if you respect it, it will guide you"
Anggana, a boy with deep blue eyes and a spark of adventure in his voice, asked,
"Can it talk, Mom?"
Kaela chuckled softly.
"Not with words, but in its own way... Yes. You just have to learn how to hear it, and I believe you and Anindha can do it because the two of you have Green Dragon Blood running in your veins"
Taufik placed a reassuring hand on his son's shoulder.
"... The two of you will learn, in ti. This place is part of who you are now"
Then, a rustle ca from the trees nearby... Subtle, yet deliberate. Birds scattered upward in silence, and the gentle hum of the forest seed to hush. A mont later, a group of figures erged from the tree line, their steps quiet yet swift.
Kaela turned toward them and smiled.
"... They're here"
Jenn looked confused.
"Who?"
Taufik's smile widened as he straightened his posture, sensing the familiar presence drawing near.
"Our welcoming party"
Taufik said softly. Then continued.
"... My friends... The Green Dragons"
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One by one, figures began to appear; the first three were those Taufik knew very well, and the rest were the other Green Dragons.
A smile appeared on Taufik's face as he looked at the one in front, even though he had grown from what Taufik rembered, there were features on his face that Taufik could not forget.
"... You've grown into a man now, huh? Arman"
Upon Arman's eyes fell on Taufik, a wide smile appeared on his face.
"... Big Brother!!"
Arman didn't wait.
In a heartbeat, he closed the distance between them, throwing his arms around Taufik in a powerful, emotional embrace. Despite his position as King of the Green Dragons, all the poise and pride he carried lted away in that mont.
"You're really back… You're really here…"
Taufik chuckled, returning the hug with a firm pat on the back.
"Yeah. I'm back"
Behind Arman, Dagraha and Shemon approached at a slower pace. Dagraha stood tall, his presence commanding yet calm, while Shemon's eyes shimred with unshed tears she tried to hide behind a composed smile.
"It's been a long ti, My friend"
Dagraha said, his voice deep and steady.
"It really has"
Taufik replied, offering a respectful nod.
Shemon stepped forward and gently embraced him as well.
"We didn't think we'd ever see you again…"
Taufik smiled warmly.
"Sorry for the delay... Many things are happening on Earth"
Jenn and Kaela stood nearby, watching the reunion with soft expressions. Taufik's children gathered close, whispering among themselves, so of them eting the Green Dragons for the first ti.
Arman pulled back slightly, his eyes still gleaming.
"You… have no idea how much has changed since you left. And yet, just seeing you again, it feels like everything is finally right again"
Taufik looked around at the forest, at his friends, his family, and the land itself responding to their presence.
"…This is only the beginning"
He said quietly.
"We've co back... But there's more to be done"
Arman nodded firmly.
"Then let's face it together… like old tis"
Taufik smiled.
"... Like old tis"
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After the brief but emotional reunion, the group made their way back to the majestic castle nestled in the heart of the forest.
The Green Dragons moved with purpose and joy, servants, soldiers, and citizens alike preparing the grand halls for a feast.
Lanterns woven from glowing flora were hung between the branches, while tables carved from ancient trees were filled with fresh fruits, roasted ats, and delicacies that only grew in the Forest Continent.
A warm, celebratory atmosphere spread throughout the castle as music made from wind chis and living instrunts echoed through the trees. The long-forgotten sound of laughter returned to its halls.
When the n gathered, they naturally slipped into deep conversations, Taufik, Dagraha, and Arman led discussions ranging from the current state of the continents to stories of old battles, alliances, and power shifts.
Lembuswana, perched beside Taufik, occasionally interjected with a dry but insightful comnt, earning amused glances. Even so of Taufik's sons eagerly chid in, wanting to prove they were worthy of the legacy they'd inherited.
anwhile, in a quieter garden bathed in soft moonlight and surrounded by singing flowers, the won gathered.
Maharani sat beneath a flowering tree, regal and poised, sipping from a cup of herbal tea. Beside her was Shemon, always graceful yet sharp-eyed, watching the younger girls with a soft smile. Amanda and Linda admired the living architecture, running their hands along the bark-like marble walls, while Shasha, ever curious, poked her head into glowing flower bushes looking for magical insects.
Jenn sat beside Kaela on a carved stone bench, both of them watching Tina, Gaia, and the other girls as they laughed and shared stories about their journey through the portal, the strangeness of Draco, and how beautiful, and alive the Forest felt.
"I didn't think I'd find peace here so quickly"
Jenn admitted, her voice gentle.
Kaela smiled.
"That's because the forest doesn't judge. It only rembers those who are kind to it"
Jenn looked thoughtful, then glanced at Maharani.
"You were a queen once, weren't you?"
"I am..."
Maharani answered with a smirk, though her tone was playful. Then continued.
"But here, we are all won who've endured much and still stand tall"
The night deepened, and laughter rose from both the garden and the great hall. Two worlds, two paths, n and won, each catching up, healing, and building bonds anew.
And above it all, the great trees swayed as if in approval.
"So, Kaela... How's your life with Taufik? Has he treated you well, seeing that you are not his only wife? And I see you already have children, are they twins?"
Kaela chuckled softly, her gaze montarily drifting toward the faint glow of the great hall, where the sound of music and Taufik's laughter echoed faintly through the trees.
"Yes"
She replied, her voice warm,
"They're twins. A boy and a girl. Both with his eyes… And a little too much of his stubbornness"
The won nearby laughed quietly, and Shemon leaned in with curiosity as Kaela continued.
"As for Taufik…"
She paused, brushing a strand of green hair behind her ear.
"He's… Complicated... Gentle when he wants to be, reckless when he needs to be, but always... Not always, but he is always there when we need him the most. Even when he disappears for who knows how long when he cos back… It's like he never left. He never forgets us"
Jenn nodded slowly, thoughtfully.
"That's him. Honest… In his own chaotic way"
Shemon, listening from nearby, finally spoke with a knowing smile.
"It takes strength to love a man who carries the weight of more than the world itself on his shoulders... But it also takes wisdom to let him carry it without affecting his family life"
Amanda, her arms folded beneath her chest, added with a grin.
"Well, at least none of us can complain that our lives are boring anymore..."
"Hmm? Are you one of his wives too?"
Shemon's statent made all the won there exchange glances, followed by laughter.
"... No, I'm his cousin"
And so, the won talked to each other, exchanging stories, until the night ca to an end.
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