One More Step

Kyra sat on top of her house and watched the sunset. Her back was scrunched and she shivered little from the cold air but the sight was something she loved to watch. Somehow it gave her satisfaction to see the golden rays hit the hills, rivers city and her self before diving behind horizon turning the sky into multicolored wonder before the nightfall.

On a dark background, twinkled the stars making her smile silly.

''Oh, you little stars, sisters of mine.

show me the way, the way to pray.

For this world of now

I will leave somehow.

We are just parts of dust

So as everything I have to die, I must.

But give me the strength to stay

and show this child the right way.

This soul of mine

will visit you so so shine.

Shine to show me the way

when I pass away one day.''

She just whispered those words that made her guardian scared. What is wrong? Is she sick? Impossible, she is healthier than most off the normal people. But why these depressing words. What next happened shook him even more.

She appeared straight in front of him while he was contemplating should he go and report such strangeness on her. ''You can see me?'' His eyes were wide open.

Her small smile made him afraid. ''I was worried at first. But seeing that the two of you watched our back for an unknown reason I let you be there. you never entered my house or tried to harm us in any way. I was worried about you whole winter, but seeing that you are all filled with the same strange energy that I have it seems there is a story to explain. Can you call your boss, chief, elder or whatever is ordering you to come? Anna is not here now, so I can tell you a few things. It is important for everyone.''

He nodded and disappeared while she calmly walked back to her home. It is time for this child to come back. She cant take over her body just like this. Maybe they will have a way to bring her back.

Days passed. She continued her own way. Harvesting herbs, harvesting forest greens, dry them put away into the storage. She even made preparations when that child comes back.

She wrote long letters of encouragement. And then with a sigh, she chose to make one last visit. The guard told her that the elders will arrive the next day. She chose to visit the Jong family and explain to them a few things. But then gave up. What if they think it's dirty and choose to kill the child.

No, she can't do that. She called the guard inside. ''Come in. It doesn't matter anymore anyway. Its raining and even if you have the great inner power and shield a cup of tea and warm food might be soothing. you can wait for those people inside this place as well.''

She brought the food to the pavilion and arranged it on the table. The warm dragon heater emanated enough heat for them to feel comfortable. Outside was anyway end of spring and the temperatures were quite cozy even in evening hours. She prepared wild chicken stew with their own dried vegetables. On the side was warm bread. It just came out of the oven when she called him. So when he cut off a piece of it the warmth made a steam cloud that enveloped his senses.

''The bread is made from the grain chief Jafar produced. It was a good year. But not many good years will be in the future. Many things will change and I worry it is I who is at the fault.'' The way she spoke about it seemed she blamed herself for the catastrophes but how is that even possible?

She just got silent after a while. As he glanced at her he could see her looking at the raindrops falling on by one. His heart constricted. How is it even possible? He could clearly see how her eyes followed drop from the to the floor.

She just absentmindedly gave him an empty glance and turned her eyes back to the rain. ''It is good if there is rain. But if after such a long winter, a dry summer comes, what do you think will happen? Me arriving at this world made some problems here. I am certain.''

She suddenly could feel strange vibration behind her and when she was about to turn around three people arrived. ''Fool. Do you think we don't know you switched your soul with that child? What do you take us as? Even in your old world, you could actually change in Nature. The problem is not your arrival. Somehow I knew you would think that way.''

He pulled his hood off and an old face could be seen. Purple eyes, pale complexion and strong aura. The other two just stood there and didn't even comment or move. Their dark clothes and head covered with hoods gave her dark impression but she didn't fear. She died already once. What is there to fear about?

Her calm eyes went back to the old man. ''But that child needs to go back to her own body. I fear that she still roams around. That person that sent me here said she wanted to be with her grandmother and mother. But I still feel its wrong. To die for such a small impact. She was never wronged before, never hit, hurt or anything else. Her grandmother gave her a quite amount of love. Now her family is still alive, she could still survive if she works hard. I know she went away, but I can feel her soul nearby. Give her the chance to live this life. I don't want her to have grudges. Like that she won't be able to go to the next world.''

The old man moved his hand and the sudden appearance of someone who looked just like this body appeared in soul form. He pointed at Kyra and smiled. ''Child, do you really wish to go back. We need truth.''

The girl looked around then at her and nodded shyly. Kyra knew that this was the last time she was in this body so she went to the child. ''You have the same name as I do, so I am happy. Please stay out the trouble. Anna is a good child. Be good to her. I have left notices and enough money for you to survive for some time. I am sure you will be able to handle that all... Oh yes, your father and stepmom are not bad people. Please care about them after the law changes. They are good people that know the worth of you. I am sure s long you become goo person they will accept you into the family.''

The face on the ghost froze and then she shook her head while stomping. Kyra nodded. It seems her grudge is deeper as she thought. ''Do whatever you want. It is now your life.''

Kyra stood in front of the elder and bowed politely. ''I have lived a hard life before and actually shamelessly wanted to enjoy life far from humans. Just house, small garden and few animals. this was enough for me. I lived like that this whole time and I am grateful that my wish came true. As of now, I will probably disappear I would like to ask you not to harsh on this child. She needs to learn so many things. Sigh. Elder, I am ready.''

She stood in front of him with peaceful expression while he had a bitter smile. ''You have so much power in your soul. It is a waste for you to disappear like that. I could actually feel that child's soul as well, last time I came to visit your house, but I didn't expect to have it come this fast. But before we do anything we will ask the child a few questions.''

He waved to the child to approach. As it slowly floated towards them she nervously watched between kind smile on Kyra's face and the darkness coming from those two men. How scary. She got closer to Kyra as if she could protect her and blinked at the man waiting for his question.

''Child there are two ways to come back. One is to go back to this body and live this life. You would have to wake up every morning and live like a commoner. Later on, you might enter the Jong household but can the nobles accept you? Can you accept Lord Jong as your father?'' He stopped talking while looking at her small frowning face.

''There is another choice. Down there in the city. One noble girl just died. She is the only girl in the family and is quite loved. You could take over her body and live proper life as noble, with all what you wanted. You have two options. Commoner or noble. The choice will be final. You can never change it again. If you choose to enter this body we will give the other one to her. Chose. First or second.'' He just uttered the last words when the child started smiling and jumping around showing the two fingers making Kyra stunned.

She went in front of her and shook her head. ''You will give up being Lord Jong's daughter? But he is a good father. And this life is maybe simple but you can have many things if you choose to stay here. Being in nobles home is quite bothersome.''

The little girl puffed her cheeks and shook her head showing the two fingers straight under Kyra's face.

Kyra just sighed. ''It is then your choice. The moment you choose the other family, this body will completely become mine. I will love them and protect them from anyone who wants to harm them. They all will be mine. You will have no right whatsoever to regret later on. Understood?''

Not even reluctant the girl nodded and turned her head with a smile at the old man. With a sigh, he waved his hand and the ghost flew away like a small star and disappeared soon behind city walls.

He turned to Kyra and patted her head. ''Now we can start with real testings. Kyra Jong... In our world, your name is Sylvia ( Fairy of Good Fortune). In this world, you can be still called this name but your bloodline in both worlds is from the same clan. So you won't be false if you are faithful to them.''

She blinked at him. ''I belong to the Jong family in past?'' What kind of revelation is this but got hit on the forehead.

He shook his head. ''What was the last name of your family in past life?''

The tears started collecting in corners of her eyes buts he held them back while rubbing the place where he hit her. ''My past family...Kazis? What do they have to do with all this?''

He sighed and turned around. ''You all go. I will stay with this child. She passed her test before time, her training starts now!'' He just glanced at her and sat down.

''The story is long...''