” You are asking the wrong person Uncle Jin. ”
Mia’s voice was now full of compassion.
” Even though I followed in your footstep. Relationship wise, ” Mia smiled, trying to make their conversation light, I do not compare anywhere near any of the others in strength.
My powers only burst out in dire situations. I have no control over them. ”
” I don’t need your powers. I need something else that you have. Inside of you.
A pendant.
The pendant where the last drop of my child is buried. The pendant which can make me take control of my body momentarily. ”
Mia looked at him in wonder.
” Inside me? ”
” I guess you have felt it before! It is able to project images in the wearers brain. Leave behind deep impressions. ”
It was still not clear.
” It had mystic powers that ties all related with the curse.
I need that to access my body. ”
Mia took a step back.
” Since when do I have it? ”
” Since you were a child. Probably your father or your mother had bequeathed it inside you.
Most likely your your mother. To plant your father’s imagery inside your head! ”
” So that was what it all was. My father and myself, together when I was a child. It was part of the trick associated with my very creation. ”
Mia sharply turned towards Jin.
” If this was all you needed, why did you not just take it back then? I had to leave my new born baby and rush here. ”
She fell on the ground and sat right there.
” He must be really .. . He must be missing me! ”
” I am really sorry for making you suffer this way. But the extraction process is difficult. You were pregnant at the time. It could have been risky for your child.
It will still be very painful my dear child. But I am unable to do anything about it. I have my faith that my niece is strong enough to get me through this hardship. ”
Mia stood up as suddenly as she had fallen.
” What are we waiting for then. Let’s begin. I need to get back as soon as I can! ”
” Yes you do Mia. ”
” It’s such a blessing my baby is in the mer-kingdom. He is at least safe there! ” Mia was practically reassuring herself.
” Don’t be so sure Mia! ”
His words did not only disturb Mia it made her angry to one point.
” What does this mean? ”
” The Mer- Queen has evil plans. We must hurry up and get back to his rescue before it is too late! ”
Mia’s eyes we’re turning red and furious.
” You lured me here in spite of knowing this? You made me leave him all by himself in butcher’s hand! ”
Mia turned to jump out but bounced right back.
” Mia we are still inside the tree… ”
” TO HELL WITH YOUR TREE… PENDANT… EVERYTHING.
I have seen what that Queen is capable of. I need to get back. I will give you what you want after I come back with him.
Let me out. Now. Please! ”
She was hyperventilating.
The fate her mother had run from was about to drag her back in its toxic grasp.
” Mia!.
I am afraid I cannot do that.
Getting the pendant out is more important.
We can rush to save your boy right after that! ”
” You cannot?
What is that supposed to mean.
You said it is a lengthy process. How can we be sure my boy will be safe till then.
He is all alone.
I had thought I was leaving him behind with family. But… ”
Mia was teary.
But Jin did not seem like he was changing his stand.
” There are more than one life at stake on the land Mia. You cannot be selfish like this. Let me start the extraction process. We will head out as soon as it is over. ”
Mia backed up several steps.
” More than one life? Is my baby now a mere number to you now? ”
Mia’s eyes were spilling suspicion.
” Tell me your real motive beast!
Will this help you grow stronger! Is this why you need it! ”
Jin appeared in front of her now.
Bodily.
His structure was very much like Mia’s father. Only much more handsome. Even though her father had aged, Jin seemed like the teenager that he once was.
” Mia, it’s not like that. Give it to me! ”
He advanced towards her.
She kept getting back .
” I refuse! “.
She announced as he came face to face.
” You are leaving me with no choice but to hurt you! ”
” Try that! What’s stopping you! ”
Mia read the hesitation in his body language .
” Alright! ”
Inspite of that he grabbed her hand .
He lifted another hand to strike at her chest when Mia screamed with her eyes closed.
A phenomenon repeated itself.
A white light that emitted from her chest, sent Jin flying.
He was tossed with force and possibly his fingers were burnt.
” This is my chance. ”
Mia thought as she frantically looked for escape ways.
She must have been at it for some minutes when she heard Jin’s voice again.
” It’s useless Mia .
Just give up and accept your fate .
What’s yours will come back. What’s not , you will never be able to hold back.
Let’s see the bigger picture here! ”
Mia understood the pendant acted as her shield .
She needed to use it well.
She now had a fighting chance. Or so she thought
The moment she tried standing up and ramming into the tree trunk , Jin swept her off her feet.
Three her over his broad shoulders.
Mia did not understand what was happening.
How could he touch her this time!
None moment he was sent flying.
The other moment, he barely even bothered.