That morning felt as if two lives were destined to meet forever. There was a strange calm in the air, yet hidden within it was pain pain that could not be seen, only felt.
Kalene spoke softly, his voice heavy with concern, .King Zavian you should go there. You have no idea what condition that girl might be in right now.
Zavian said in his usual cool and composed manner, Don't worry. My powers are just like me. They don't merge easily with anyone. His words were confident, yet somewhere deep inside. a quiet unease stirred.
Kalene hesitated and said again, "King Zavian, I think we should discuss this matter with the king Demon
Zavian responded with calm authority, i know how to handle my own work. And when I need them, I'll speak to them Myself
Kalene paused, thinking carefully, then said, but how will you go there? No one even knows you in that world.
Zavian smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry." After saying this, he walked out of the room. His footsteps echoed through the corridor, carrying the silence of an approaching storm.
On the other side, Sheyaan was lying on the bed. Her condition was worsening. Her body burned, and her breathing was shallow. Lying there, she whispered weakly, Ahhh… my head… it hurts so much.
The tattoo on Sheyaan's hand began to glow with a red light, faint yet alive. Because of the intense pain, her eyes slowly closed, and she fell asleep.
In her sleep, Sheyaan saw a dream. A woman sat upon a throne like a Queen. A massive crown rested on her head, and she ruled with absolute authority.
She looked merciless, as if there was no kindness left in her heart. Yet her face remained blurred, unclear.
Suddenly, a calm and soothing voice echoed, "Sheyaan…
That voice belonged to Fangxi. He spoke again, "Sheyaan, wake up. Don't you have to go to School.
Suddenly, Sheyaan's eyes flew open. Her dream shattered. In a weak, trembling voice, she said, Fangxi… my head hurts so much.
As soon as Fangxi placed his hand on her forehead, he instantly pulled it back. Panic spread across his face. In a worried voice, he said, She… Sheyaan, You have a fever. You need to see a doctor.
He tried to help her up by supporting her, but Sheyaan said weakly, no, Fangxi… I can't…" Her face had turned completely red.
Fangxi quickly laid her back on the bed and rushed out of the room, calling loudly, "Mom… Mom… please come quickly. Sheyaan's condition is very bad.
Fangxi 's mother said , im coming. and hurried toward Sheyaan's room. Entering the room, she asked anxiously, Fangxi, what happened? Why are you shouting so much?
Fangxi said, "Mom… Sheyaan has a very high fever. She's burning like fire."
Hearing this, his mother gently stroked Sheyaan's head and asked with concern, Sheyaan, tell me, are you okay? How did you get such a high fever?
Fangxi replied "Mom, I'll call the doctor.
None of them knew that the lava-like burning powers inside Sheyaan were the real reason behind her condition.
Fangxi held the phone to his ear and said, Doctor… please come to li house quickly. This is urgent.
A voice replied from the phone, okay, I'm coming.
After ending the call, Fangxi sat beside Sheyaan. When he looked at her closely, she seemed completely normal, as if nothing had happened.
He checked her again. Her body temperature was normal. She was sleeping peacefully.
Shocked, Fangxi said, mom… Sheyaan is fine now. She's not warm at all. Look, she's sleeping so comfortably.
Both Fangxi and his mother felt shocked, yet relieved that Sheyaan was okay.
Fangxi 's mother said, i think we should cancel the doctor.
Fangxi nodded and called the doctor to stop him from coming.
Soon after, Sheyaan slowly woke up.
Fangxi asked softly, his concern clearly visible in his voice, "Sheyaan, are you okay? Are you still in pain?
Sheyaan said in a gentle voice, .Hmm… I'm fine. I don't know what kind of fever that was. I worried everyone. She gave a small smile.
Fangxi's mother replied, it's good that you're fine. If your uncle had found out, he would have come straight from the USA, leaving all his work behind. If you want to go to school, you still have time.
Sheyaan said Yes, aunty. Exams are..coming soon. I need to study properly.
Fangxi teased her playfully, oh wow, Sheyaan… even your little brain feels tension?
Sheyaan said in her cute voice, Are you making fun of me?
Fangxi's mother smiled and said, Alright, both of you get ready now, or you'll be late.
Fangxi looked at Sheyaan and said softly, let's see who gets ready first and stands downstairs at the main gate. Remember, I'm going to win.
Sheyaan smiled and said, "We'll see who wins."
Just then, Fangxi's mother spoke with a gentle smile,
alright now, both of you get ready quickly, or you'll be late.
Hearing this, Fangxi looked at Sheyaan with a playful gaze and said,
let's see who gets ready first and stands at the main gate downstairs. Remember, Sheyaan, I'm the one who's going to win."
Sheyaan smiled lightly and said
"We'll see who wins.
Fangxi then started counting loudly,
"3… 2… 1…"
In the very next moment, both of them stood up at the same time. Sheyaan rushed toward her bathroom, while Fangxi ran toward his room.
They moved with lightning speed, racing against each other. Seeing them run like that, Fangxi's mother paused for a moment and said,
hey… why are you running like this?"
At that moment, Fangxi shouted loudly,
Mom! I have to get ready before Sheyaan!
Hearing this, Fangxi's mother smiled to herself and murmured,
these two…
After some time, Sheyaan and Fangxi came out of their rooms, fully ready. The moment they saw each other, without thinking twice, both of them rushed toward the stairs.
But Lucy was coming from the opposite side, holding a cup of coffee in her hand.
Just as Sheyaan passed by Lucy, a red lightning-like light burst out from inside Sheyaan.
That light directly touched Lucy.
Lucy's entire body trembled violently.
The coffee cup slipped from her hand — half of the coffee spilled on the stairs, and the other half soaked her clothes.
But Sheyaan and Fangxi were so focused on their bet that they didn't even notice Lucy.
They ran straight to the main gate and began arguing.
Sheyaan said happily,
"See! I reached before you.
Fangxi said with attitude,
No, I reached before you.
While they were arguing, Lucy glared at Sheyaan angrily and started walking toward her.
As she took a step forward, her foot slipped on the spilled coffee. Suddenly, a scream escaped her lips,
"Ahhhhhh!"
Lucy fell down the stairs and landed on the floor below.
When Sheyaan and Fangxi saw this, both of them screamed together,
"Lucy!!!"
They rushed toward her.
At the same moment, Fangxi's mother came out from the kitchen. Seeing everything, she was shocked and said,
"Lucy… Lucy, what happened?"
They saw that a lot of blood was coming from Lucy's head, and she was unconscious. Everyone lifted Lucy and carried her to her room.
From behind, a voice asked,
"What happened to Lucy?"
It was Manglong, who followed them into Lucy's room. Lucy was laid on the bed, and Fangxi immediately called the doctor,
"Doctor, please come quickly. This is urgent."
A voice said from the phone,
"Okay, I'm coming right now."
Fangxi's mother said worriedly, what is happening today? First Sheyaan fell sick, and now Lucy is injured.
Manglong comforted her and said,
"Don't worry, sister. Lucy will be fine.
After some time, the doctor arrived. He checked..Lucy, treated her..and said,
I've given some medicines. Make sure she takes them on time. She will regain consciousness after some time. I'll leave now.
As the doctor was about to leave, Fangxi said,
"Doctor, I'll walk you out."
The doctor smiled aand. said
"No, it's okay. You stay here. I'll go.
After the doctor left, Fangxi's mother said,
Sheyaan, Fangxi, both of you go to school, or you'll get late. We're here with Lucy.
Fangxi hesitated and said,
"But mom… Lucy—"
Manglong said calmly,
"Yes, you both go to school. We are here." Finally, Sheyaan and Fangxi leave for school
On the other side, Zavian was walking somewhere outside. Suddenly, a voice called out from behind,
"Zayan… where are you going?"
That voice belonged to Alisha.
Without stopping, Zavian said in his deep, heavy voice, I'm getting late. I need to go somewhere quickly today… so can we talk later?"
Hearing this, Alisha's eyes widened slightly.
She paused for a moment, then spoke with a faint smile,
Ye...yes… go ahead. We'll talk later."
Zavian didn't respond.
He only gave a cold, unreadable smile
a smile that carried no warmth, no explanation. And then, without looking back, he walked away.
On the other side, Sheyaan and Fangxi reach school after some time.
The school gate is filled with children's voices—laughter, chatter, footsteps, and the rustling of bags.
The morning is alive with noise and movement.
Fangxi says playfully,
"Sheyaan, we'll meet later… bye!"
Sheyaan smiles softly and replies,
"Ok… bye."
Soon, both of them head toward their respective classrooms. After some time, a teacher enters Sheyaan's classroom.
The noise slowly fades into silence. The teacher says,
"Students, let's start studying."
Then, looking at one student, the teacher says,
"You. stand up and read from the English book." The student stands up and begins reading.
The class continues like this—pages turning, the teacher's calm voice guiding everyone. A few hours later, the school bell rings.
Once again, the corridors and gates fill with children's voices. Some are laughing, some running, some calling out to friends.
As Sheyaan walks out of the school, bright sunlight falls directly on her face. The sunlight is so strong that she can barely keep her eyes open.
Sheyaan raises one hand to shield her face, blocking the sunlight as she walks. That's when she notices a tall man standing near a tree.
The shadow of the tree covers his face.
A light breeze moves the leaves, creating a soft rustling sound. But that man… is looking only at Sheyaan.
The moment Sheyaan realizes this, she looks carefully and suddenly freezes in shock.
With innocent excitement and nervousness, she runs toward him. But as soon as she stops in front of him, her breath becomes uneven
yo… you...how are you here?"
It is none other than Zavian, who has come to see her. Sheyaan asks innocently,
"What are you doing here?"
Zavian replies in a calm, cold voice,
"Nothing… I just came like that.
Sheyaan quickly says,
"By the way… where did you go yesterday?
You know… when I woke up in the morning, I called out to you so many times,
but you weren't there at all.
Where did you go?"
Zavian smiles faintly.
He crouches down slightly near her and asks softly, wha...what… were you really looking for me, Sheyaan?
Sheyaan looks at him and nods innocently,
"Hmm… I was looking for you.
Zavian asks gengently
and… why were you looking for me?"
Sheyaan falls silent, simply staring at him.Zavian changes the topic and asks,
"Are you feeling okay?"
Sheyaan said
"Hmm… I'm fine.
But when I woke up this morning, I had a high fever and a terrible headache.
Then suddenly… everything disappeared, as if nothing had happened at all." Hearing this, Zavian grows slightly tense.
He asks quietly,
"Did… anything else happen, Sheyaan?"
Sheyaan says sadly,
"Yes… Lucy fell down the stairs today.
I don't know how… she got badly hurt.
I wonder how she is now."
Zavian says coldly,
"Why are you worried about her?
She's the one who scares you the most." Sheyaan replies softly, "No… she must be in a lot of pain right now."
Zavian asks again,
"Do you feel anything strange today?" Sheyaan shakes her head,
"No… I don't feel anything strange.
Why are you asking?" Zavian replies lightly, No… just like that.
Then Sheyaan smiles and says,
"Hey… will you come with me to the nearby shop? They have really good ice cream there. Zavian smiles coolly,
"Alright… let's go."
Sheyaan becomes instantly happy and walks ahead. Zavian follows her, his hands tucked into his pockets, his eyes fixed only on her.
Inside his heart, he thinks
"I don't know what happens to me when I'm near you.
My demon -like voice disappears,
and I start speaking to you in a gentle, loving tone…
It's good that my powers didn't affect you completely,
otherwise a demon's power can burn a human to ashes…
And I promised you that I would take revenge on whoever hurt you. But before I could…
my powers already took revenge on Lucy for you. He lets out a deep breath.
Sheyaan suddenly looks back. Zavian is five steps behind her.
Sheyaan said.
"Hey… why are you walking so slowly?
Come on, hurry up.
Zavian quickly walks up beside her. Sheyaan asks,
"Aren't you feeling hot in the sun?
She pulls out a red umbrella from her bag,
hands it to Zavian, and says,
"Here… this will protect you from the sunlight."a red umbrella from her bag, hands it to Zavian, and says,
"Here… this will protect you from the sunlight."
Zavian stares at Sheyaan intently.There is something deep in his eyes as if he isn't just looking at her, but feeling her presence. He takes the umbrella from her hand
and holds it above both of their heads. The harsh sunlight no longer reaches them. Under the umbrella, there is a quiet, comforting space. Sheyaan hesitates for a moment, then asks softly,
"You haven't told me anything about yourself…
Will you tell me?" Zavian replies calmly,
"What will you do after knowing about me?" Sheyaan answers gently,
"You know everything about me… But I know nothing about you.
That's why I asked.".Zavian looks at her closely. "Do you really want to know about me?"
Sheyaan nods slightly, "Yes… I really do."
Zavian remains silent for a moment, then says,
"Alright.
My name is Zayan.I live in a big penthouse. with my three friends."
Sheyaan thinks for a second, then says, "But… you can fly, right? And you can go anywhere.
You don't seem like an ordinary human to me. Are you lying to me?" Zavian smiles faintly. Yes… I can go anywhere."
Then, more seriously, he adds, But I'm not lying to you. I'm telling the truth." After a pause, he asks,
"Do you want to see my house?" Sheyaan smiles innocently. Yes, I do. But first—ice cream.
Then your house, okay? Zavian smiles.
"Okay… as you wish.
But he doesn't tell her the whole truth. Sheyaan only knows a small part about him..Zavian doesn't want her to learn who he truly is not yet.
Suddenly, Sheyaan says excitedly,.Look! The ice-cream shop is here!"
They walk into the shop. Sheyaan brings ice cream for herself and for Zavian. Handing it to him, she says,
here… your ice cream. Ice cream tastes the best in this heat.
You should eat it too—you'll enjoy it." Zavian takes the ice cream. Both of them stand there, enjoying it quietly.
Sheyaan looks genuinely happy..And Zavian watches her, a faint smile on his face. After some time, they leave the shop.
After paying, Sheyaan asks while walking, "Did you like the ice cream?"
Zavian nods. They begin crossing the road. Zavian instinctively moves slightly ahead, protecting Sheyaan as they walk.
Suddenly. From behind, a thin, needle-like projectile shoots straight toward Sheyaan.
Neither of them realizes it. Just as it comes close, a terrified scream echoes
BOSSSS… Save Sheyaan!"
The scream cuts through the air. The moment Zavian hears it, his entire body freezes.
His eyes widen. His heart slams violently as if time itself has slowed down. Without thinking, without hesitation,
Zavian pulls Sheyaan toward himself with all his strength.
But at that very instant the arrow, sharp like a needle, pierces straight into Sheyaan's back.
A faint sound breaks the silence… and Sheyaan's body trembles violently. Her fingers clutch Zavian's clothes, then slowly lose their grip. Her eyes struggle to stay open,
and the next moment Sheyaan collapses unconscious right into Zavian's arms. Zavian holds her tightly.
His breathing turns heavy. His chest burns from the inside.
"No… Sheyaan…"
The words die in his throat..When Zavian slowly lifts his head and looks behind him, he sees someone standing there dressed in black.
His presence makes the air feel cold and heavy.
It is. Xavier.
The people around cannot see him. To them, nothing is there. But Zavian can see him clearly. Because Xavier belongs to the same world as him.
A demon.