ALKISAH: Prayer for the World [1001 Indonesian Fantasy Stories]
STORY: Farewell

“Ah... I actually forgot to tell you, if that human being can't see magic or do it... “

After hearing the brief explanation that came out of Aelyn's mouth, Galang was immediately speechless a thousand languages.

The slightly fat and fair-skinned teenage boy looked very disappointed. His eyes were wide open and trembling. His lips were tightly clenched. While the extremely beautiful girl who had golden and dense blonde hair sitting beside her, was only able to put a wry smile on her lips.

I don't know why Galang was so upset. His face also turned red like a ripe tomato. But strangely, he had no idea what to say to Aelyn. His chest felt so tight that he had trouble breathing.

Galang's eyes, which were still linked to Aelyn's golden eyes, now turned to look at a whitewashed house that was quite far from the decker where Galang and Aelyn always met.

“But... why...?”.

“Agni, Rudra, Terra, Ictus.” After saying those strange words, a small ball of fire suddenly appeared above Aelyn's palm, then several rings created from water, earth, and possibly wind, also appeared around the fireball.

Galang who had looked surprised, now even amazed by the miracle created by Aelyn. However, the restless feeling that was seeping into him was still not gone.

If what Aelyn said was true, then Galang's hope of having the power of a miracle was clearly never fulfilled. It's annoying, annoying, and sickening.

“You can see magic because you are very close to me.” Aelyn. “In this world, there is one element called as Anima. That energy can also change to resemble everything in this world. And because of that energy, I could use magic like this. Unfortunately, that energy cannot reach humans, as stated in the Laws of the World. So..so.”

“But!”

“Sorry, Galang... “

It's really unbelievable. This is the worst day of Galang's life. That is certain and undeniable. Even so, Galang was not willing to give up now. He must find a way. As long as he could bring out sparks from his hands, then it would be fine.

“Ka-then! You want to be my girlfriend!?” Shouted Galang panicked. His face was getting red. “Actually I have also liked you from last week!”

“Wait... What?” Aelyn's sweet smile just vanished.

Aelyn sighed deeply, then took out a piece of paper from her pocket. “What do you think of this guy?” Aelyn asked while showing the photo paper.

“Hmm?” I could see the face in the photo. “Yah... he is not too handsome, but not ugly too.” Galang. “Whose is this anyway? How do you have the photo?”

“Yah... I expected your answer must be so.” Aelyn. “By the way, this guy's name is Kevin, and he's my girlfriend. You should know him, because he is also here kok.”

“Hah... You mean... That kevin?” Now it was Galang's turn to feel very empty. He was confused to be angry or sad after knowing the truth. “Wait, but what do you mean earlier?”

“Begini... Miracles are not just good or bad, and bad or good. This is a matter of something much deeper.” Aelyn explained. “The magic is the same way you look at other people, or the way you look at Kevin. What you saw from him just now, was just something you could see with your eyes alone. But, I also can't blame you anyway, because that's human.”

The Breath is heavy. He was panicking and confused. What's he supposed to say? Moreover, now he also knew that he would not be able to have magic, and would never get Aelyn. Then, what? What does this month's struggle mean?

This is the end.

“Everything means coke, Galang. I'm also very happy to know you. Swear to. But, you remember, right? If I'm here to do my job, and now it's done. So then... “

Galang is still petrified. All his emotions were mixed in his heart.

“Hah... I'm really sorry yes, Galang... and.. goodbye.” Aelyn's face suddenly approached as fast as lightning, making Galang's heart almost jump out. Then, a moment later, Galang felt a cold sensation on his right cheek.

A kiss.

The view turned black. He felt as if he was immersed in a very dark world without a single speck of light. However, when the cold sensation on his face faded, Galang re-opened his eyes while staring around.

“Loh... “ Galang really surprised. He had no idea why he could be here now. “Loh... Why am I crying like this anyway? What the fuck?”

Well, that's. The tears of Galang are the only silent witness to the cruelty of the reality that surrounds this world.