Laura's speed spell was Unmatched.
She was Known to all as the fastest witch alive.
But her broken heart clouded her mind, just like the tears streaming from her eyes clouded her vision, preventing her from dodging the sharp branches as she darted through the woods.
adding more wounds to her gravely wounded body.
but she could barely notice, they were the least of her worries.
She cried clutching her belly, which appeared in the late stages of pregnancy.
, "Johan, I can't believe this. How could you die and leave me? I need you. Your baby needs you."
Suddenly, she fell to the ground, screaming, holding her belly in pain
unnatural pain erupted from her womb, as if the child inside her was sharing her grief.
"I can't stop now" she murmured.
She could feel danger approaching.
trembling, Scanning the woods with eyes full of fear she whispered "Spirit of the forest, help me. they killed your son, my love ... Johan is dead ... please don't let them take his son too."
immediately a giant bolt of lightning shattered the peaceful daytime of the forest.
Huge black clouds formed in an instant, turning the clear Suny sky into a stormy night of thunder and rain.
In seconds, the storm's power increased incredibly. Torrential rain pierced the leaves like spears. Lightning illuminated the pitch-black clouds all over the sky in multiple, recurring splits. The sound of the raging winds was almost louder than the terrifying sound of thunder. It snapped the tree trunks and tossed them into the air. Bright flames defied the rules of nature as they raged amidst the rain, eating away at the trees in unnatural colors.
As Laura's moans of pain faded into the sounds of the raging storm, a look of determination appeared in her eyes. she hugged her belly tightly. "I won't let anyone hurt you."
reactivating her speed spell. She vanished in a flash. But this time, something had changed. the branches on her way bent away just before touching her. The heavy rain that had nearly shatter the rocks was disappearing above her head. the fire was clearing the way in front of her.
But the pain in her womb began to increase beyond her ability to bear. It was a strange feeling, as if the child inside was drawing energy not only from her body, but also from the storm, the forest, and everything around them.
And then came the worst part.
The contractions.
The baby was coming, and far too soon
"No, not now" Her voice trembled in despair. "Please hold on just a little bit longer."
Her white hair, glowing with a blue halo, fluttered around her face, some of it sticking to her skin from the rain. Fear filled her bright blue eyes as she looked around at the burning shadows of the forest. She could hear them now, the faint howls of wolves.
They were near.
Her heart pounded, hammering against her ribs. The howls grew louder, echoing around her like a death call. she knows very will whats coming after her. The wolves were no ordinary beasts. they were faster, smarter, bigger, and more deadly. Their glowing red eyes were the last thing most people ever saw.
She stumbled and nearly fell, but she held herself together. A new wave of pain swept through her stomach, and she let out a muffled cry. But she forced herself forward. The forest seemed endless, an ever-shifting maze of shadows and fire, but then, through the haze of smoke and rain—she saw it.
A cave.
Carved into the side of a rocky hill, its dark entrance offering a glimmer of hope. But doubt sneaked into her mind. Would it be a haven or a trap? If the wolves find her inside, it's the end. She would be trapped, but there was no time to decide. The contractions pain surged violently, ripping the air from her lungs. She screamed, clutching her belly as her knees nearly twisted beneath her. The baby was coming, and there was no stopping it.
She gritted her teeth, forcing her body to move. raising a trembling hand she drew a glowing symbol in the air. The light pulsed and spread, surrounding her legs like a shimmering aura.
"Sailor Jambus!" she whispered, the spell unfurling.
The world around her blurred as the magic propelled her forward. The fire-lit rocky ground became a band of color beneath her glowing feet. The long distance to the cave disappeared in three powerful leaps.
Her body skidded to a stop at the cave entrance, nearly collapsing under the force of her landing. The glow of her speed spell faded, leaving her shivering and gasping.
The storm continued, relentless. The wind swept through the forest like a living creature, tearing at trees and fanning the flames. Rain poured violently down the rocky hillside, and water cascaded into the cave entrance.
She hesitated as she stood at the entrance to the dark cave. she looked behind her at the hell of the forest in fear. The sounds of wolves howling were still nearby. The thought of being trapped in the cave froze her veins. But the pain left her with no choice. Another contraction, more painful and intense than before. She began to lose her balance, feeling the world spin around her. Her vision began to blur. She clutched the cave walls, taking a few steps before her weak hands could no longer support her, and she fell to the rocky ground. The child was coming, its birth hastened by the raw magic seeping into her blood and his.
Time faded with the sensation of pain. She barely noticed her newborn's cry echoing through the cave.
Trembling, she reached out and picked up her child, her voice barely a whisper.
"Please... stop crying, they'll hear us..."
To her surprise, the child stopped crying, as if he understood her words. Then something even stranger happened: he giggled! a sweet sound that cut through the tension like sunlight in a storm.
The laughter echoed from the cave into the forest, carrying a powerful force. and with it, the storm vanished, as if it had never existed. The howling winds turned to a whisper, the rain stopped, each droplet freezing in the air before disappearing. The raging fires that had consumed the forest shuddered and dimmed, their brightness extinguished as if they had been ordered to retreat.
The forest itself seemed to hold its breath.
The woman stared at her child in awe. How could a voice so innocent and pure possess so much power? The chiled Giggled again, louder this time, and she felt the ground beneath her tremble in response. The earth stopped shaking, and an eerie silence fell over the place.
But the silence was brief.
A terrifying shadow crept toward the cave entrance, accompanied by the faint sound of approaching hooves.
And then she saw it: a giant wolf, its rain‑wet silver fur glinting in the moonlight. Its red eyes glowed like embers amidst the darkness of the cave as it stared at her.
Then it let out a long, terrifying howl that echoed through the forest for a few moments before the scattered pack responded with similar howls.
They're coming.