Skyros

The Ancient Mystery forest had a certain serene environment that could only be encountered in such untouched wilderness. Through the canopies of the high trees, one could see the stars. Like snowflakes of silver, they sprinkled the night sky. Scurrying squirrels searched for food under the aging trees. The birds chirped to each other over dinner, chatting about their day. Mushrooms grew under the shady roof of the leaves, berries littered the uneven ground. The scent from the foliage mixed with damp and decay, ancient as it was, untouched for years.

What stood in contrast to the calm environment was the loud noises of the knocking. The ragged breaths of the lady revealed her hasten. She continued knocking on the wooden door of the giant tree, which also acted as a house for the "all-powerful" wizard. The door creaked open, a wolves howl to the moon.

The wizard stood there. His name was Jedh. He wasn't old, nor did he have a big white beard and a purple hat. He was rather young and attractive. The purple robe switched out for a magnificent dark green robe that brought out his green eyes. In his hand was a long walking stick coated with different symbols, a beautiful piece of art topped with a green jewel.

"Aurora, what a surprise, I thought you…" he trailed off when finally took in the lady's appearance.

She was a mess, not surprising since she ran all the way here. Red scars and bruises peeked from the torn places in the gown where the branches had tried to stop her. What was once a beautiful bun, was now covered with twigs. She clutched a pile of blanket in her arms, though, on closer inspection, a sleeping baby was revealed. Who somehow wasn't disturbed by her movements at all.

"I need help," Aurora breathed out. Jedh looked around and gestured for her to come inside. She settled herself on the wooden chair while Jedh prepared her a potion.

"Here drink this, it will help you," he handed it to her. She gulped the light pink potion without thinking.

"What happened?" he asked seriously.

"Those monsters! They- they took over the palace! And they killed everyone. No one got out alive. I tried to run away with the baby but this- this- this guy, was ordering those monsters around. And he saw us running. I barely made it out of there," Aurora stuttered out.

"But why were the monsters, or the guy as you mentioned, trying to kill you?"

"He wants the crown of the Tusaw region. He was sitting on the throne as he ordered those creatures around"

"Why have you come to me Aurora? I am of no help to you," Jedh sadly said.

"Yes, yes you are, you are the only one who can help me at this time. Years ago when my own brother betrayed me for the crown, you stood by my side and fought alongside me. And now, that another war over the crown has arisen. I don't have it in me to fight. Not again. Not when I can risk orphaning my baby. You're the only one I trust" she exclaimed.

"But I can't do-"

"Yes, you can. No one in this world can save me, but you. You're smart and powerful, I know you can do anything you want!" Aurora's voice rose with every word.

The baby started crying at Aurora's sudden outburst. She switched her attention to the baby. Jedh stared into his green jewel, hoping the answers would appear on its clear surface.

As the baby's cries quietened down, the newborn silence gave Aurora an idea. "What about that spell?" Aurora's eyes stayed on her baby as she asked. Her focus clearly on keeping the baby safe.

Jedh looked up. "What spell?" he questioned, clearly confused since he knew about a thousand spells, and so far, none of them have been proven to be effective against the monsters or power-hungry men.

"The one that would send someone to another world,"