The Third Party

Chapter 8 - Magic.....?

Third Person's POV ( 3 and 8 months yrs. old)

"Wind Blade!" Ken watched as his father practiced his magic along with his mother.

'Hey White! How does magic exist in this world?' curious for until now he still can’t believe that there’s magic, nope wait scratch that, more like he’s not willing to believe that there’s magic.

'It’s another long story.’ said White.

‘I don’t mind.’ but seeing as this is his first world, getting to accept it’s abnormalities would be the first step of accomplishing his mission, so might as well start now.

‘Okay (in a singsong voice), to answer your question Ken, magic on this place originated from the very start of the formation of this planet, but because this planet had accumulated massive amounts of magic,

From what I had witnessed, this planet absorbed about 9,000 both white dwarf and big stars, even on its phase of supernova or black hole wasn't even spared upon its making, making the space surrounding it look completely empty for it devoured these thousands of stars the distance of 15 light years,

But in billions of years, other stars begin to form around this planet, you may be wondering if ever this planet ever had any light in it, it had, a natural light at that, a blueish pink color, which illuminated the planet,

But this was the magic living at this planet, this magic was very pertinent and hostile in the past, devouring everything in its path, it looked like it was destruction incarnate, it didn't have a physical body,

But it did have its spiritual body creating perception, character, and point of view, in its self, it had a plan to dominate the world it was currently residing in, but the question is, what was there to dominate?

Are there any life forms present in this planet? NONE, so this magic was left ambitionless, in between those billion years of other stars forming back again surrounding this planet's solar system with the basic requirements met for life to flourish in this world,

Equipped with a sun, five other planets and the planet this magic had resided on had a moon of its own.

This magic became alone, and lonely, it was sad during those times, but when it saw a spark of light emerge far far away, which will take 5 light years to travel, it saw hope, and with it, a new dawn arisen from sins of the past, - I just want to be poetic for a change - or more specifically,

A new life has been given birth to this planet, not only was it able to give life, the natives that lived here inherited magic from this planet, and that's where magic from this planet came from." Ken nodded lightly in understanding, him sitting on a stool by a bark behind their house.

Intrigue and curiosity touched his thoughts as he wanted to know how to use magic himself, minus those complicated circles his parents keep conjuring whenever they use magic.

'White! How do I use magic?' better way than finding about it on his own.

'In order to use magic, you first have to know the concept of tapping into your life force, because magic gave birth to life here, therefore, life is magic.' explained White.

'Does tapping into my life force deplete the days or years I'll be alive here on this planet? I'm wondering and asking, because I have watched and read other stories regarding tapping into one’s own life force to use magic, may or may not kill them -if they so desire to overuse it-, so I'm thinking whether this kind of principle may be applicable here in this world.’

'Nope, your magic and your life force are connected to each other, yes, but it doesn't mean that it will kill you, your life force is just your medium, channel, or way of using magic.' replied White.

‘Oh okay, that got me worried there. Now what if i try it-‘ Ken closed his eyes to focus on his life force inside his body, a chime resounded within him as a wave of light rang inside him.

White and silver glow emanated from the Ken's body.

"What?... KEN!!!!" Alfred shouts to his son, he tried to run towards him, but was too late when the glow turned bright light and vanished, leaving nothing as well as Ken.

-Meanwhile Ken finds himself in a white silvery place-

‘Oh, I see a glow in the distance, it's white, and it's like a fire dancing on still air, but its tail’s rising up above and vanishing as if flowing like water, with its soft movements. White said to tap into my life force, I guess this is it, time to do tapping!’

*Tap! WOOOOOOOOOSHHHHHHHHH*

‘Ugh! Where did this strong winds came from!!! I'm being lifted from the ground! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!’

 'Please, STOP SHOUTING!' Ken abruptly turned to his left and found White’s figure.

'White is that you? But what are you doing here?' he asks.

'I'm interconnected to you remember? So wherever you go, I come along too.' Ken sheepishly scratched the back of his neck for forgetting.

'What's happening to me?' Now he’s back to a state of panic, his silver surroundings passing before him in great speed.

'Oh you're just returning back to Terres' replied White.

'What did I do just now?' Ken asked when the view before him stabilized and looked like he entered some kind of tunnel of white golden light.

'Oh you had just literally tapped your own life force on another plain of existence, the spirit realm.' said White.

'I'm sorry, did I just heard that right?'

'Yes, yes you just did, and just because I told you to tap into your life force doesn't mean you go and run off to the spirit realm'

‘eh? Was I thinking of souls? But why was everything so white back then. Hmmmmmm........ But, I'm pretty sure I was thinking of my life force.’

'Well, in a real sense you got teleported here at the spirit realm, and was able to touch your life force, which is the same as your soul.' Ken nodded partly because of his recklessness they got themselves into this situation.

‘I better warn you, that you should not always come to the spirit realm, because you might disturb or kill other souls, and if that happens, there will be consequences.' worry was evident on Ken’s face, swearing that he would not do this again.

With a little bit of time to spare, Ken looked around the tunnel of gold before him admiring the beauty it had, along with the gold came white threads, but when the white threads amassed before him he abruptly looked ahead of the tunnel as a hole opened up for him.

Bright light enveloped his vision making him close his eyes and prepare for whatever may come.

'Look, we have arrived back, because you were transported back by the Spirit realm.' said White, Ken slowly opened his eyes and saw that he was unharmed.

'Oh, thank you spirit realm for the lift!' He exclaims cheerfully looking at the sky.

'You're Welcome' A faint voice echoed in Ken's head. Ken giggled and then turned to assess his situation, he’s currently at… the wide forest.

"KEN!!!!!" Ken startled out of his mind turned around at the sound of his father. Is that papa?

'Yup' replied his companion.

"KEN!" judging from the person’s voice, his father must be very, very angry.

'Yeah, reminds me of the time when you where just barely 2 years old, and had run off to God knows where, thinking that you're a big man and a big man catches butterflies.' butted in White.

‘GASPS!!! You! Betrayer!  *fakes hurt and sadness*’

'Why would you bring that up now of all time!?'

'What? It's a good time to bring it up, because who knows, when will I ever get the chance of teasing you, from getting in trouble, with your father at that. hehe.'

"KEN! There you are you troublemaker you!” Alfred appeared behind his son and snatches him up, tossing him in the air and catches the small mischievous thing in his arms.

*giggles*

“I've been worried sick about you! Where did you run off to now huh?” he proceeded to smooch Ken with kisses and tickles him profusely.

"Papa stop, hahaha" Ken felt his heart beat lessen from the fear he felt thinking of the trouble he threw himself to.

I never thought I'd say this but, Oh My GOSH! I thought I was in trouble there for sure! 

"Don't you ever think about getting away young man, I still have to discipline you for doing... whatever you did awhile ago, anyway, what was it that you did, I know for a fact that I still haven't taught you magic, and have only let you watch from afar while I practice." full on interrogation mode.

Even his son did not get spared from the intensity of his inquiries.

‘Uh..... should I lie? or tell the truth?’

'Just tell him the truth, I'm sure he’ll be able to understand, though he'll be in for a surprise.'

'Okay, thank you.' 

Ken sure hopes this works.

"Uh.. I... Uh... used transportation magic?" he said.

"You did WHAT?!" Ken covered his ears.

"Geez, papa you don't have to be so loud." *giggles* he states in a joking manner.

"Loud? I'm being loud because I'm worried about you! What would have happened if I didn't find you? What would have happened if that some kind of magic you did, killed you?

Oh, no, wait, those are very vulgar words, what would have happened if you were hurt! I won't be able to forgive myself if I ever lost you." Alfred hugged his son which the latter hugged back, with the same intensity of care.

"Papa, I'm sorry, I'll ask permission from you first before doing anything stupid, I promise." looks at his father and smiled, the two of them sprouting big smiles.

Alfred headed back to their home, and while on the road, he started small talks.

"How were you able to use transportation magic? Or other than that, how are you able to use magic at all? When I had clearly stated a while ago that I haven't taught you the ways of magic."

"I don't know myself either papa." Ken looked at his father with a confused but sincere face.

“Are you sure?” inquired Alfred. Ken nodded, Alfred could only do nothing but look confused at his son as they walked, or more like Alfred walked while carrying Ken.

That giddiness and excitement from using magic, still hasn’t left Ken.

-Meanwhile the duo had arrived home, Alfred was greeted by Lorna and her husband Erick, who was chatting with Alfred's wife Lyn, while waiting for them-

"What brings you guys here?" asked Alfred, Ken nodding along with his father, but seeing that his Aunt and Uncle where here, maybe Wilbert is here as well? He can’t wait to share his discoveries to his friend!

He sees him, on his mother’s feet clutching at the hem of the dress of Lorna.

"We came to visit the three of you, to talk with the two of you and let Wilbert play with Ken while we're busy." said Lorna. A burst of excitement filled Ken as he wiggled a little bit on Alfred’s hold.

"Well, it seems like someone is excited, then I'll just let the two of you inside and to Ken's room." said Lyn looking at her son with glee and happiness in her eyes. Alfred set down the bundle of energy on the floor just as Wilbert approached him.

"Ken, would you be so kind and show Wilbert your room?" said Lyn, Ken nodded excitedly to his mama.

"Yes, mama." he grabbed Wilbert's hand and in a fast-pace, not too slow, or too fast, guided or to be more accurate, dragged him into the house and into Kwn’s bedroom.

Entering the room and walking directly to the bed, he sat Wilbert down on the soft mattress, and positioned himself in front of him.

"Wil, I want to show you something cool!" he said.

"What is it?" With equal enthusiasm and energy the other responds.

"I know how to use MAGIC." Flailing his hands in a cheerful manner, he jumped with enthusiasm matching that of his friends.

"Woah, that's so cool! How do you do it?" eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Uh... Hehe, as for now, I'm able to use teleportation magic." said Ken.

"What's teleportation magic?" asked Wilbert, recognition dawning in on Ken, his friend doesn’t know teleportation. He scratch the back of his head and stared outside the window. 

"Oh, it's... um... traveling... to another place... in a short amount of time.....?" said Ken slightly blushing for not finding his words.

"Oh that kind of Magic.....?" recognizing the tone of teasing from his friend he looked back at his friend and saw the corners of his mouth trying not to curl to a smile. Ken feigned hurt with a gasp.

"Oh come on Wil! Why would you act like that? I thought for a second there you didn't believe me." By now his friend was laughing at him, releasing the joy of teasing his friend.

"Well, why don't you show it to me yourself?" said Wilbert.

"Right, why didn’t I think of that." before he teleported himself away or out of sight of his friend, he imagined a particular place that he wants to travel as that did the trick when he got himself teleported to the Spirit Realm.

Now what would happen if thinks about teleporting behind his friend. With a blink of his eyes his figure disappeared.

*ZAP!*

*APPEAR!*   

Opening his eyes, his experiment was a success as the back of Wilbert was facing him, his friend looking left and right trying to find him.

"*inhales* WILBERT!" he shouted.

"AAAAHHHHH!!!!” Wilbert shouted in return as he turned abruptly catching his friend laughing.

"Ahahahahahahaahaha, Wil... You... Should... Have... Seen your Face! hahahah, it was so hilarious!" said Ken in between breaths.

"You think that's funny? Then let's see how you fair against’ this!" He jumped at his friend and started tickling Ken’s body, giggles, laughter, and chuckles rang across the room.

Just as the two were about to be finish teasing one another, footsteps rang out outside Ken’s room, alerting the two of someone's presence.

"What going on here!? Are you two okay?" asked Erick, opening the door abruptly.

"We heard shouting and came as soon as we could! What happened?!" said Lyn from behind Erick, joined by the other two.

The four of them standing and looking around Ken’s room, all alert, and Alfred looking especially ready to pounce. 

The two friends looked at one another sheepishly, and could only apologetically smile at their parents.

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