Mariana and Richard came in calling for her,they found her standing still at the tree.
Her mother abruptly ran to her and hugged her.
Her heart contented and out of fear,she tightened her making the hug so deep .
Richard as well joined the special moment .
" Don't do this ever again ,you almost took my heart away". Mariana whispered .
Cossie's eyes welled up with tears as she felt her mother's warmth ,her father's arms wrapping around her, holding her tight.
She felt a deep sense of love and security ,a sense of belonging she'd never felt before.
" I'm sorry." She whispered ,her voice muffled against her mother's shoulder.
" I just needed to get away to cleary head". She added.
Mariana pulled back ,her eyes red - rimmed with tears .
" We were so scared ." She said ,her voice trembling.
Richard looked at her ,his eyes serious.
" You need to be careful ". He said .
" We love you and we can't bear the thought of anything happening to you." Richard said with a serious tone.
She nodded ,feeling a deep sense of gratitude towards her parents.
As they were still hugging ,she felt a strange sensation ,like the tree's energy was still with her ,watching over her.
She smiled ,feeling a sense of peace wash over her.
The next days,the loneliness in her heart had weighed less,even though she couldn't understand what happened to her that day.
But she had one thing in mind,her mother was always right.
She was indeed different from others.
But a surge of questions running into her mind.
Who could be the people in her vision that day?, why did they appear in her vision.
She knew that her parents can't help her to answer these questions .
Even when they could ,how will they know about what happened to her that day.
At this time,she could not run to the tree for answers,she need a physical answer it is in only one source around the village .
A village chief ,her grandfather,he is known for his wisdom and knowledge of the ancient traditions .
If anyone could provide her with answers,it was him.
She thought about approaching him, but a part of her was hesitant .
What if he didn't believe her?, her heart racing .
But she knew she had to try.
She made up her mind to visit him,but as she walked towards the village court,she felt a sense of trepidation .
What would he say?, would he be willing to help her?
As she approached the court, she heard the chief's deep voice,speaking in hushed tones to someone inside.
She hesitated ,wondering if she should interrupt.
But something in the conversation caught her attention...
" Listen carefully , child." A strange voice in her ears said.
" The time of reckoning is near.
The prophecy will be fulfilled, and your human race will be forever changed..." He added.
Her heart skipped a bit.
" Prophecy....!, what prophecy?" She leaned in, trying to hear more ,but the voices inside had stopped.
The court room was silent ,and she knew she had to decide whether to knock or leave.
She suddenly knocked, the court guards opened the door for her.
Her eyes landed on a mysterious man,a man she never saw anywhere in their little small village .
" Who is this man?" She murmured as she walked closer to them .
Her eyes met with the mysterious man's,for a moment,they just stared at each other .
The air was thick with tension ,and the chief's words seemed to hang in the air like a challenge .
She never seen a gorgeous,noble and handsome man like him before.
She can't explain the kind of affection in her heart.
His age is twice the age of Cossie , he is tall ,has a sharp long nose.
His lips are small, pick and attractive.
His eyes are sharp and tiny rolling in his small orbits.
His silky black hair lying on his back.
His eyes are bright just like a new complete moon.
The mysterious man's narrowed, his gaze piercing .
He took a step forward ,his movements fluid and deliberate.
The chief's expression turned serious ,his eyes locked on the man.
" She's...she's the one ..." The man whispered ,his voice barely audible.
" Yes,she is." ,the chief said ,his voice low and measured.
At a moment Cossie felt like she was caught in a web of secrets,unsure of what was happening or what was expected of her.
She looked at her grandfather,then at the mysterious man,her heart pounding in her chest.
" Who is this man , grandfather?" She asked ,trying to keep her voice steady.
Antony's eyes never left the man's face.
" This is an old friend of mine...
He knows everything about your past, your future and your present.
He is here to help you become what you should be..." The chief said audibly and serious.
The man's eyes locked into Cossie's ,and she felt a shiver run down her spine.
A surge of questions blowing in her mind .
'What is that I must become ?, what does he know about me?'
For few minutes, she stood confused and happy.
At last,someone is there who might know about her life.
But she just can't figure out her grandfather's last statement .
What did he mean by saying he was someone who will help him become what she should be.
What is that she should be was it good or bad.
Was it the reason why she was always isolated in the village.
Besides that,what is her past,is she from different planet,a different village or world.
She is so lost in thoughts that whatever they say is passing from her.
Someone opened the door of court room,the door beeping sound woke her up.
The man was presenting his right hand to her.
" Am Jewish Roven...." The man said.
Cossie's mind stuck,she does not know what to do next.
" I ... I'm Cossie Antony Michigan ". She said while stammering.
" I know you....
Am the grand tutor at the mystery school of magic, I'll be your master..." Jewish Roven said audibly.
A voice came from the entrance,serious and loud.
" Whose master...?"
It was Richard Antony Michigan.