"Are you okay?" the Fae asked, concern etched on its ethereal features as it hovered closer to them.

Ha-Yoon's eyes searched the Fae's face, tears still streaming down her cheeks as she gasped for air. "Who...are you?" she managed to choke out.

The Fae hovered closer, its eyes filled with a gentle sadness. "I am Minho, your guide and protector in our world of Ondur. I am deeply sorry for what happened. I had a feeling that you would arrive early, but I did not anticipate the danger you would face. I am here to ensure your safety and teach you the ways of our world, but it seems I failed before I even started."

Si-woo, his vision blurring from the pain and exertion, called out weakly, "Ha-Yoon?" His legs buckled, and he felt himself falling into darkness. But before he could hit the ground, a pair of strong arms caught him.

Si-Woo passed out. The Fae's expression filled with alarm as it carefully cradled him. "You're hurt," Minho said, its voice a gentle whisper. "Let's get you to safety first."

"Si-Woo!!" Ha-Yoon started yelling, her voice shrill with panic. She rushed to her brother's side, tears streaming down her face. "No, we can't just leave him like this!"

Minho's calm voice floated through the air. "I will not let him die. I promise. But we must move quickly. There are more of those creatures nearby."

The Fae's eyes grew intense, and it raised its hands. Ha-Yoon watched in amazement as Si-Woo's body and their belongings began to levitate, the force of the 'serein' lifting them gently off the ground. The book and device hovered alongside them, untouched by the dust that still lingered from the creature's attack.

"Woah" Ha-Yoon said in awe.

The Fae, Minho, nodded solemnly. "Follow me. I will heal you as soon as we arrive." Ha-Yoon started running after Minho as fast as she could. Her heart was in her throat as she watched her brother's limp body hovering in the air.

They turned a corner, and Ha-Yoon's eyes widened in amazement. "Where are we going?" she panted, trying to keep up.

Minho glanced back, his gaze softening at her distress. "To a safe place, where I can tend to your brother's wounds. Here," he said, pointing to a clearing ahead. The siblings had never seen anything like it before—a gigantic dragon-like creature with wings that resembled a kaleidoscope of butterflies lay before them, its scales shimmering in the light of the twin suns.

"But...but that's a dragon!" Ha-Yoon exclaimed, her voice a mix of shock and awe. "I get to see one up close finally"

Minho looked at her in question, his brows furrowed slightly. "You can see wyverns?"

"How could I not?" Ha-Yoon replied, her voice filled with wonder as she gazed upon the majestic creature. "It's right there!"

Minho's expression grew thoughtful. "Ondurians are indeed special," he murmured, "but it is unheard of for those outside of Ondur to see our most sacred guardians at such a young age. It seems the serein within you is stronger than we could have imagined."

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The dragon-like creature, a wyvern, stirred as they approached. Its massive wings unfurled, casting a rainbow of light across the clearing. Ha-Yoon felt a rush of excitement and fear mingle within her. The creature's eyes, wise and ancient, met hers, and she knew it could see the goodness in her heart.

Minho gently lowered Si-woo to the soft, mossy ground. He pulled a small stone from his pocket, which began to glow a soothing blue. He placed it on Si-woo's chest, and the light grew, enveloping his body. Ha-Yoon watched, her eyes wide, as the stone's energy seeped into her brother's wounds through his ripped shirt, the bruises and cuts slowly fading away.

As Minho worked, Ha-Yoon couldn't resist the urge to reach out and touch the wyvern's scales. They were warm to the touch, and the creature didn't seem to mind. She stroked its neck, feeling the smoothness beneath her fingertips. The gigantic beast leaned into her touch, its eyes closing in contentment.

"Her name is Lemmy," Minho said without looking up from his work. "I named her after a toy I lost as a child. It's a strange story, but it brings me comfort to have something from my past with me."

"You named a beast like this after a toy you lost," Ha-Yoon said skeptically. "Yes," Minho said "The toy made me feel less alone as a child, especially when I had no one to talk to."

While Ha-Yoon marveled at the creature, Si-woo's eyes began to flutter open. He took in deep breaths, feeling the life force surging through him. The pain was gone, replaced by a warm, comforting sensation that seemed to seep into his very bones. He still felt nauseous, so he still did not move.

"You're okay," Ha-Yoon said, her voice shaky with relief. She grabbed his hand, her eyes never leaving his face. "You're okay."

Minho nodded, his eyes never leaving Si-Woo's healing body. "The wounds are closed, but he's lost a significant amount of blood. He needs to rest. Now, your turn, come here." Minho motioned Ha-Yoon closer to them. He places the stone on her neck and begins the healing process.

"You were easier to heal than your brother," said Minho "Thank you," Ha-Yoon whispered, her voice shaking with emotion. She couldn't believe they had encountered such a powerful creature so soon, and that it had tried to harm them."Wait how do you kno-"

"We have a few things to discuss. "Minho interrupted, he looked down at Si-woo, a hint of a smile on his lips. "It was nothing," he said, his voice soothing. "I'm just doing my job." He stood, and as he did, Si-woo's body began to float once more. Ha-Yoon gasped, her eyes wide with astonishment.

"Allow me to reintroduce myself," Minho said with a small bow. "I am Minho, Head of the Military and Representative of the Education Branch of the Knowledge Family in Ondur."

The siblings exchanged puzzled glances. "What does that mean?" Ha-Yoon asked.

"You will soon find out," said Minho, he looked at them with a mix of amusement and urgency. "The serein in your blood draws unwanted attention. You must blend in if you wish to learn in peace. We must go to the school and get you both dressed appropriately."

With surprising strength, Minho levitated Si-Woo and Ha-Yoon onto the back of the massive creature. "Hold onto the spine of the beast firmly, it going to be a bit windy." He instructed her, which felt surprisingly comfortable. Their supplies and Si-Woo's backpack floated behind them as if held by invisible strings.

As they took off into the sky," Oh my gosh." Ha-Yoon couldn't help but squeal with excitement. The wind rushed past them, whipping her hair around her face, and the sensation of flying was unlike anything she had ever experienced. The world below grew smaller, the floating islands of Ondur grew closer, and she felt a thrill of anticipation.

Si-Woo, though still a little fatigued from his injuries, couldn't resist the urge to lift his hand to the sky. He felt the warmth of the twin suns on his skin, and as he touched the air, it felt like he was brushing against the very fabric of reality. He closed his eyes, letting the wind wash over him, feeling a foreign energy within him resonate with the energy of the alien world.

At that moment, a vision of his mother and younger brother Ye-jun flashed through his mind. He saw their wide smiles and sparkling eyes as they gazed upon the wonders of Ondur. The image was so vivid, it was almost as if they were right there with him. He knew they would love this place, a world so vastly different from the rubble and despair they had left behind. His heart ached with a bittersweet longing to share this incredible experience with them, and he smiled.