Chapter 29 Who is Cendrea Maximillian?

CYNTHIA MAXIMILLIAN POV
My mother died at the age of 444, according to aunt Clara. She met my father when she was 394 years old. She is well-known for being pureblooded, kind, and the most beautiful woman who ever lived. Even among the other clans says the same thing. I resemble her. As if were twins. I'm now standing in this village, as if mother is showing me her humble beginnings. Perhaps it is because of the curse she placed on me that I am connecting with her through dreams, premonition, and her books.
"Our family isn't really wealthy, and our father did not want us to use our magic to become wealthy. Just? like my mother, they want me to use magic to aid any of the four clans. My parents are well-known for distributing potions and elixirs that benefit everyone greatly. For healing especially to sickness that can't be heal by their medicines."-mother said. They're a normal family.
Then the place turn fire. I cover my mouth, slayers from different clans started killing everyone. Oh my!
"However, we had no idea that an alliance known as the Slaying Council had been formed. Their mission is to eliminate witches, vampires, and wolves who pose a threat to humanity. But they didn't stop there. They slaughtered even humans who allowed supernatural beings to live with them. That is how regional separation began. My parents had the opportunity to save me, but they died as they tried to save as many people as they could."-mother.
"Is that the reason why you saves lives without considering their kinds? As long as…they re innocents?"-I ask. She nodded and smile. Then the place changes again, this is a wolf village?
"Is that Ulysses mother?"-I ask. She arrived late, the wolves had died, and a young adult wolf emerged from where he was hiding. The village is on fire, she nodded. Is this what happens to him that time?
"Ulysses will meet the same fate as I did in the village where I was born.? Rachel, Chenqian, Yasmin, Yael, Pricilla, Marko, Vincent, your father, and many other villages have also suffered at the hands of the same organization. Before I discovered that your father had tricked me, I had received information about a ruckus in the Southeast region. That is the home of the slaying council faction. But I chose to remain silent and await your arrival. I intended to murder your father, but my curse came back to haunt me."-mother. That must be her worst day.
"And before you died, you cursed father once more. As a result, he will never have a son as an heir. That's why he'll be upset if he sees my face."-I said.
"And Cynthia, I apologize for that. Keep this in mind, my daughter. Don't betray anyone's trust. Don't be afraid to assist them, even if they turn against you. Let's take a look at what's out there, okay?"
YASMIN EDROS POV
I wipe away the tears that have formed on my cheeks. Cynthia, like Rachel Woods, I saw as my younger sister. I'll never forget how aunt Cendrea saved my brother and me 117 years ago. When we thought we were safe in the Southeast. Yael took a seat next to me. I hope those two are sleeping now.
"What's with your emotional meditation?"-Yael.
"Shut up, you psycho."-I said. I am hiding my tears.
"Is this about Cynthia's situation?"-he ask. I nodded.
"Yes. She has never felt love except from George Quinn and Clara since she was born. She has never stopped being hurt and in danger since she was freed from that kingdom. She never had a beautiful days herself."
"She had. When she lives with us. You saw how genuinely happy she is when she stays here."-he said. After he said that, I smiled. I recall her laughter and the joy that reflected back from her lips and eyes. How could I have forgotten about that?
"But you re fooling me. That is not why you are crying. Yes, you feel sorry for Cynthia and wish her well, but you're crying for another reason. Please tell me what it is."-he ask. I tried to hide it away.
"It's nothing at all, Yael. While looking at the half moon, I was reminded of an old agony. It brings back memories of my worst nightmare."-I stated. Yes, we experience it under the light of a half moon.
"That's when Cendrea send you and Ildrich here in Northwest region."-Yael. I nodded and stretch my hand. I look at him and tried to hide my feelings.
"Yes, we made this our second home.? But I'm curious what kind of witch Cendrea is. What motivates her to be such a witch? Witches, as you may know, were the first humans to become infected with devils. They are the ones who create vampires and our species."
"Perhaps because she herself cannot accept that the world has become a blood thirsty place as a result of her kind, ours, and vampires. I even have a feeling she's considering eradicating supernatural beings or returning us to human form. I'm not sure if we can ever go back to that."-Yael.
"If we can't, all we need is genuine peace.? Not one who is shallow and cunning. Perhaps that is sufficient to maintain balance in various regions."
"Do you think so?"-he inquires. I laughed and brushed his hair. To hide myself, I even pretended to be his older sister.
"I believe so, my little brother."-I stated. Later, we retired to our rooms to sleep. When morning came, I decided to go to the castle and pick some flowers. I'll put these in her room. I was curious if she had awoken or if she was still sleeping in her bed.
CYNTHIA MAXIMILLIAN POV
When I saw this Southwestern region, my eyes widened. It is now surrounded by dark mountains and lands. No beings will be able to survive or live here. Mother's eyes change and she resumes speaking.
"I am not as good as everyone thought. On my 67th birthday, I recall. My first foster family used me to slaughter a whole village of humans. I ask their reasons and they just that they took me for that reason. I cried and felt guilty and…I made the most heinous decision and took the most heinous action of my life. I lost control and this whole place turns like this."-she said.
"Both my father and mother are devastated. They had no idea I'd commit such a heinous crime. There's blood on my face, my sword, and my clothes. My first boyfriend is enjoying the bloodbath I prepared for him, and blood is dripping from my body."-she added, as tears streamed down her cheeks. I really wanted to hug her, but she's made of nothing. As if made of smoke.
"It is our responsibility, mother, to correct our mistakes and learn from them. We did some things just to prove ourselves. It was wrong, but we did it, and no one should hold us accountable. We made the decision to...do it."
"My parents confront me and chastise me for what I did. I had no idea that vampire was using me to enhance his power. He fought with my parents, and I nearly lost them. That s when we used a forbidden spell that grandmother devised. However, it cost lives in this location. We saved the humans and their animals, but this is what happened as a result. As a result, we are being targeted by humans. I was the one who caused my family to suffer, and we ended up hiding and hiding. Until one day, when both mother and father died. I was left alone, and they came to my aid just as their last thread of life was slipping away."-she said.
"I want you to take a different path, Cynthia. Don't let your hatred or anger drive you. No matter how hard my curse tries to deviate you from your path, always remember to fight as hard as you can. You've found a family you'll adore. As much as I do when I'm alive. Take advantage of opportunities for growth, but never lose faith in the goodness of all beings. Whatever the size of the light in their hearts. Please keep that in mind."-she said.
"Thank you, mother. Even if I can no longer hold you, you have never made me feel unloved. You've left people who will love and care for me. Whatever happens, I will always be proud to call you my mother. I totally love you." -I stated. She smiled.
"I adore you, my daughter. Now return to your family and try not to sleep too much. Everyone is looking forward to seeing you. They re waiting for you to return to them."-she said. I smiled.
SONG CHENQIAN POV
I'm not sure why I came here and sat beside Cynthia's bed after hearing Marko stop his majesty in his word about betrothing me to him. I feel like I'm speaking to Cendrea because she resembles her.
"Tell me, Cynthia, should I feel bad because I am being rejected in secret, or should I be grateful that Marko will not marry me even if he has no feelings for me??Even if I'm not considered a woman in his eyes?"
I wipe away my tears and turn to face her. Her skin is as pale as a vampire's and her lips as red as blood. Her reddish brown curly hair makes her look like a doll. I took her hand in mine and warmed it.
"I shouldn't be sulking in self-pity. You're in more pain than I am. I shouldn't be asking you questions like that and adding to your problems."-I stated. Someone jumps out the window, and it is Yasmin, who is holding beautiful flowers in her chest. She removes the wilted flower and replaces it with fresh flowers.
"It's a good thing someone is keeping an eye on her. I thought no one in his majesty's pack cared."-she stated coldly. I just smile and nod, and I understand her. She sat on the other side and stroked her cheeks. She also warms her hand.
"Estella is the one who has her eyes set on her. The rest of us, on the other hand, we're not. I knew you had a good reason for saying that."-I stated. She look at me intently.
"You just cried. What's wrong?"-she said. I smiled.
"Yasmin, you never change. Before Yael and his majesty became enemies, you were the elder for everyone."-I stated. She sighs and speaks once more.
"I am still hoping that they'll patch things up."
"Pricilla had never stopped trying to persuade her cousin to see his mistakes. We can see that he still cares about the four of you, but there are times when he doesn't seem like himself."-I explained. That has been my observation for several years. Yael and his majesty have been enemies since that day. You know, I have my doubts.
"I saw how easily Estella can control him." I'm not sure if love works like that. Controlling and deceiving are two words that come to mind when I think of controlling and deceiving. Well, I'm hoping for a change when the time comes. However, I'm seeking information about you." -she inquires once more.
"This is insignificant. I suddenly recall how... things about me never changed. Never mind; perhaps it's because it's the first of the month."
"That's why you stink."-she stated. I scowled. She cracked a grin. I had no idea we could talk like this after 7 years of avoiding each other due to his majesty's and Yael's disagreements.
"Cynthia, wake up. You've been sleeping for far too long."
"You heard Yasmin.? Everyone is waiting for you to wake up. Don't do this to us."-I said.
"Help! Please assist us!"-she stated. Who is she?