Wizard World Irregular

“I don’t know how long I’ve slept in this place, but if this Domain has opened up, it means that the Fomorians are once again making their move,” Queen Celestia said. “A time of strife is about to descend, not only in the Shire Continent, but in Midgard as well.”

Ethan, who had been made aware that there were indeed forces that were about to threaten the Shire Continent, nodded his head.

Both of them were sitting on the Sacred Altar, with Celestia holding Ethan’s hand and looking at him with a solemn expression on her face.

“Since I’m out of the loop, will it be fine if you share your memories with me?” Celestia asked.

“I don’t mind,” Ethan answered. “But will you look at all my memories?”

“Yes,” Celestia replied seriously. “I must make sure that I don’t miss anything about what is happening in the world right now.”

Celestia didn't want to outrightly admit it, but she also wanted to know how Ethan had lived his life from beginning to end.

Knowing that he was a descendant of her son, she viewed Ethan like a grandchild and wanted to know everything about him.

“Understood,” Ethan said after a minute of silence. “But nothing much happened to me before I entered Brynhildr Academy. I just lived in the countryside, and although I don’t want to admit it, I’ve lived a carefree life, ignorant of many things in the world.”

“Ignorance is bliss.” Celestia smiled. “There are some things that are better left unknown, for knowing them only places a great burden on your shoulders, making you unable to live a carefree life. Ethan, will you show it to me?”

“What must I do?”

“Just close your eyes, and I’ll do the rest.”

Ethan obeyed and closed his eyes as he was told to. Celestia then moved closer, and pressed her forehead against Ethan’s.

A moment later, the young man’s lifetime of memories passed through her.

She saw how he was abandoned by his mother as a child and even destroyed his Magic Circuits, preventing him from tapping into his natural born powers.

Celestia watched as Ethan was raised by his kind grandparents, who loved him as if he was their own son.

She saw the incident that made him ride the wrong train and end up at Brynhildr Magic Academy.

The Fairy Queen watched how the naive, ignorant teenager fell into despair in the Lands of Alastor, almost breaking him.

She grieved when she saw how much he suffered and sacrificed in order to become the man he was now.

Celestia saw the faces of the ladies whom Ethan loved and loved him back.

She saw his struggles, his battles, the lessons he learned, the hardships he overcame, the happy moments of his life, and the sad times, making her weep as the tears fell from her eyes.

Her tears were tears of sadness, happiness, and heartache for everything he experienced in life.

A part of Celestia wanted to curse Ethan’s mother, but knowing that she had almost done the same with her son, Llyr, she felt like she didn’t have the right to admonish her.

She also saw how the two of them had reunited, and witnessed how much tears they both shed, making her heart melt, from both joy, and sadness.

Seeing that her precious descendant was in the center of the upcoming storm, she felt relieved that she had bestowed her powers upon him, allowing him to have the power to survive the battles ahead.

Ethan felt something warm and wet fall down on his hand, making him slowly open his eyes.

The beautiful Fairy Queen, who was probably the most beautiful lady he had seen in his lifetime, wept silently in front of him.

Ethan couldn’t help but summon a handkerchief from his storage ring and used it to wipe her tears away.

Celestia didn’t make any move to reject Ethan’s kindness and let herself cry until she could regain her composure.

“You lived a hard life,” Celestia said with tears still in her eyes. “A life filled with ups and downs. But, Ethan, I can tell that despite everything, you are happy right now, right?”

Ethan nodded. “Yes, I’m happy. I feel truly blessed.”

Celestia covered her face with her palms because the tears that she thought had stopped falling, fell once again.

She was crying not only because of Ethan.

She was crying because she hadn’t been there for her son, Llyr, all these years.

Ethan, who didn’t know what to do, did the only thing he could do and that was to wrap his arms around the Fairy Queen and gently caress her head, allowing her to cry on his shoulder.

Celestia cried bitterly for nearly half an hour before she finally stopped.

“I’m fine now. Thank you,” Celestia said softly.

But she didn’t pull back and continued to hug Ethan, feeling his warmth. She knew that she couldn’t let him stay forever in her Domain because he still had things to do in the outside world.

Several minutes later, she finally pulled back and looked at Ethan with a smile.

“Sebastian and whoever you are possessing this child, thank you for being there for him during his tough moments,” Celestia stated. “Please, continue to watch over him and keep him safe.”

At that moment, two blurry images appeared behind Ethan and placed their hands on his shoulder.

‘I will do that even if you didn’t tell me to,’ Ethan’s Other Half replied. ‘Rest assured. We will make sure that he doesn’t stray to the wrong path.’

‘And even if he does, we will be there to keep him safe,’ Sebastian commented. ‘But, if I may make a suggestion, why don’t you join us inside his Sea of Consciousness?’

“A very tempting offer, but I must decline,” Celestia replied. “I’m here in this Domain for a reason. But I promise that when the Fomorians come, and his life is in danger, I’ll be there to fight alongside him.”

A faint smile then appeared on Celestia’s face before snapping her fingers.

The water barriers around them disappeared, and countless fairies flew towards the Sacred Altar, circling their Queen while looking at the young man who shared her features.

“Aria and Nika, come forward,” Celestia ordered.

Nika held Aria’s hand and guided her towards their Queen.

Truth be told, the little Gatekeeper was still afraid of Queen Celestia because of what she did to her sisters.

“Worry not, Little One, for I will not hurt you,” Queen Celestia said. “I have a mission for the two of you, and I will not take no for an answer. Both of you will accompany Ethan back to Brynhildr Academy and watch over him for me.

“Aria, this boy has a lover whose name is Lilian. You should become her Familiar because I am certain that the two of you will resonate with each other.”

“Become a Familiar?” Aria blinked.

As a Fairy, she understood what becoming a Familiar meant. However, she was afraid that this girl named Lilian might not be a good person.

“Don’t worry. She’s a kind and loving girl,” Ethan said to Aria, who seemed to be afraid of meeting a complete stranger. “If you don’t like her, then you can become my Familiar instead. I’ll give you a lot of candies everyday.”

“Candies?!” one of the Fairies gasped.

“Did he say candies?”

“Free candies every day?!”

“Wow!”

“Wait! I want candies too!”

“Me, too!”

“Me three!”

The Fairies suddenly landed on Ethan’s head, shoulders, and clothes, demanding candies from him as well.

Seeing this scene made Queen Celestia giggle as he looked at the thirty Fairies who were asking for candies from Ethan.

“Fine, I’ll allow the thirty of you to accompany Ethan,” Queen Celestia said. “Make sure that he isn’t bullied by anyone in the academy. Nika, you will lead them, okay?”

“““Yes your Majesty!”””

Ethan stayed for another hour inside the Legacy Domain before Queen Celestia bid her goodbye.

“Ethan,” Queen Celestia said. “No matter how hard and sad life gets, know that I will always be here for you whenever you need it.”

“Thank you, Queen Celestia,” Ethan replied with a smile. “Till we meet again.”

Queen Celestia nodded. “Till we meet again.”

The fairies, who were going to accompany Ethan, flew beside him, with Aria perched on top of his head.

Nika, on the other hand, sat on his right shoulder, ready to fulfill the mission that was given to them by their Queen.

“Remember this, Ethan,” Queen Celestia said as she reached out to caress the side of the young man’s face.

“Life itself is the most wonderful Fairy Tale.”

Celestia kissed Ethan’s cheek, and waved her hand, sending him out of her Domain, back to the world where he belonged.

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End of Volume 2: Life Itself Is The Most Wonderful Fairy Tale

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A/N: Feel free to check my other ongoing novel, System's POV. I'll see you all in the next chapters!