Bonus Short Story: Kaelan pt. 9

"I remember my life in Vindoria," Milli says, her gaze distant as she recalls her memories. "I am a Chiruchiri. Me and my childhood friend Pippin spent all our time exploring this forest."

"But how did you end up in our world?" I ask, still trying to piece together the puzzle.

Milli takes a deep breath and closes her eyes, lost in thought. "I remember living in Vindoria with my family and friends. We were a happy community of Chiruchiris, living in harmony with nature. But one day, there was an attack. I don't remember who did it or why, but it was brutal. People were hurt, and some were taken away. I was one of them."

"Where did they take you?" I looked at her with shock.

"I don't know," Milli says, her voice trembling. "All I remember is waking up in a strange place, surrounded by humans. They were experimenting on me, trying to extract my magic and use it for their own purposes. I was trapped there for what felt like years. But I managed to escape with the help of a scientist who p