CHAPTER 5 — AERINA'S KITCHEN
CHARACTERS ― Gae Riana Aera, Jung Jinyoung Jonah, Jung Junyoung Joel, Elexis Violeta Doukas, Johnny Suh, Suh Youngjae Ethan, Suh Huiyoung Ian, Suh Yina Angela
GENRE ― fantasy, nct!prince, nct!royalty, nct!as!vampires, nct!as!wolves
WARNINGS/AUTHOR’S NOTE ― Here is the link to The Suh Children, The Jung twins if anyone wants to read their personalities. Just Emotional/Sentimental feelings.
SUMMARY ― After reuniting with Johnny and Violeta, along with their children, Aera's newfound happiness is quickly disrupted by trouble.
“Good morning, your majesty!”
“Good morning, Queen Aera.”
“Good morning, everyone!”
As soon as Aera leaves her room, she is already greeted by the housemaids who passed by her– them bowing ever so low to the previous Queen of Wonderland. Aera awkwardly bowed back– at the same time earning small smiles from the housemaids as they left the now-preferred to be called Princess Aera alone.
Aera sighs softly, a small smile shown as she continues walking down the hall.
Looking at the different paintings on the wall– which she already saw thanks to the twins who were showing her all around the palace of Aerina Kingdom. With Aera’s powers, they manage to go to Aerina’s palace through the portals.
And it was a surprise to the royal family of Aerina– with a mixture of cries and relief that the now-Princess is back to Wonderland. And Aera thought that she would get a rest since she just arrived in Wonderland, but Anthia and Violeta had different plans for her.
Firstly, Aera was brought to a royal doctor; to inspect the wound from the Dark Elf, which in the end just told her to rest while the doctor just bandaged her wound since Aera had told the doctor that she could just heal using her powers. Next, Anthia instructed Violeta which the twins, Jinyoung and Junyoung, decided to the honours on bringing Aera round the palace.
Aera wanted to leave the palace, particularly going to the town since from far at the palace, the town was filled with bright lights and lantern during nighttime– it looks like the town was celebrating on occasion, which then was revealed by Violeta that it was Aera’s death anniversary which years ago, Aerina royal family and its citizens decided to change it to Princess Riana Aera’s Anniversary.
Hence, Aera wasn’t allowed to leave the palace; since she had just returned. It was advised by the generals to announce her return on the day of the anniversary which Aera had no choice but to agree at the same time, she wanted to wait for the White Queen and Grandma Kim; and not to forget Jaehyun and the kids.
Aera runs down the stairways, to already see more housemaids running around here and there; which Aera noticed traditional decorations has been put out.
“In case you are wondering, Mother. They are already starting the preparation of your anniversary that will be happening in just a day.” The familiar voice made Aera jump, to see Junyoung who was standing on her left sight, while gazing into the decorated walls.
“Hmm,” A deep hum came from her right, then to see Jinyoung with an impressed look. “This year is lively, maybe that’s because of your arrival.” Jinyoung slightly turned towards Aera– seeing the corner of her lips curved up slightly.
“Maybe.” Aera muttered. “So,” Aera clears her throat, thinking that she really needs to stop being sentimental, her thoughts went towards the twins. “I didn’t get to ask properly, but, how is everything?”
Junyoung glanced towards Jinyoung– the twins’ somehow caught each others’ glances. Not knowing where to start, but since she is asking about their well-being, Junyoung decided to do the honours, explaining what they are currently doing and residing.
Jinyoung just nods to his twin as they were making their way to the kitchen; trusting the other to do the explanation.
“So yeah,” Junyoung smiled, “We helped Uncle Taeil and Queen Zelenia, together with her children on the constellations; that’s me and Jinnie’s job. But the Moon children have their own jobs though, different from ours.”
Aera slowly nodded; her pace of her steps slowed down which caused the twins to suddenly stop, both looking at her in small frowns.
“Mother.. What’s–
“I’m proud. Of the two of you.” Aera said softly, eyes making direct contact with the both of them; the twins now get why others had described the Goddess Aera also known as the Scarlet Witch as confident and charismatic. They could see that in her eyes. “I just want you to know that.”
In Aera’s sight, her twins, Jinyoung and Junyoung had a haze of similarity to Jaehyun– if she squints her eyes, after all he is their father.
There was a huge smile from Junyoung as he could only shyly scratch the back of his nape, feeling proud.
Jinyoung on the other hand, was visibly clenching his jaw– which Aera noticed. I need to have a talk with him soon. For now, she just wants to get to know them better.
“C’mon, boys! Let’s have breakfast! I’m starv–
“What is this!?”
“Why is this on the menu?! I told all of you imbeciles that I hate this menu!”
A loud screeching voice could be heard in the kitchen, causing Aera to cut the excitement of breakfast off; with the three of them looking at each other. They just stood there for a second but more shouting could be heard which Aera had to take a step and push the door open roughly.
To see the kitchen staff and royal housemaids being lined up, with heads faced down in shame, suddenly look towards the three of them.
Before Aera could say anything, the twins took a few steps towards the group.
“What is going on?” Junyoung looked astonished; eyes roaming towards the poor staff that was being reprimanded. On the other hand, Jinyoung was looking at the trays of food being displayed ever so graciously.
“Your highness, they–
“Save your breath.” Jinyoung cuts her off, “She apparently hates bread with butter and scones. She preferred pancakes with maple syrups and strawberries.” Jinyoung stated without looking at the woman. Aera gazed at the particular being who was screaming towards the royal housemaids and kitchen staff.
She looked like one of the royal staff in Aerina; with a more extravagant dress. Which means she had a higher status.
“Right…” Junyoung trailed off, clearly not understanding the situation, until one of the kitchen staff bravely spoke up. “B-but your highness, p-pancakes with syrups are strictly for royal majesties Queen Aerina and King Jaehyun. I tried–
“So you are saying I am not–
“Hey! Could you please speak to them nicely?” Aera steps in, steps rushing forward towards this ever-shouting lady. “They don’t deserve to be shouted at.”
Aera doesn’t see this but everyone’s eyes finally widen, somehow they realise who is standing right infront of them.
“Sir,” Aera turned towards the head kitchen staff, “Please serve her the ones she had wanted. I’ll speak to Queen Aerina about the change of menus, so that it would be ideal and fair for everyone.”
The kitchen staff quickly bowed towards Aera before running in.
She then turned towards the other housemaids. “Before everyone is dismissed, I see that there is full of food being cooked scrumptiously. I want everyone to take a plate of them.” Aera’s eyes fell towards the different bunch of breakfast delights.
“I don’t want any food to be thrown away, we should all not be wasting food.” With this, Junyoung was nodding rather openly towards Jinyoung.
“Everyone is dismissed, that includes you, Lady.” Aera specifically looked at the lady who still had widened eyes, before quickly bowing towards Goddess then exiting the room ever so quickly than the rest of the royal housemaids.
Aera then turned towards Jinyoung, since Junyoung was busy helping the housemaids though they kept gesturing to the young one to stay put. “Who is that?”
“Our other siblings’ greatest nightmare.” Jinyoung sarcastically said, earning a disapproving look from his twin.
“Jinyoung.” Junyoung gave the other a look, earning a roll in the eye from Jinyoung himself.
“That… is Lady Corvina.” Junyoung said with a tight smile, at the same time helping Jinyoung on passing the plate of food of his preference. Aera took notice of their differences; Jinyoung likes scones, with peanut butter on it and grape on the side; while Junyoung preferred eggs and toast. Both took tea as their drinks.
“Lady Corvina is our brothers’ and sisters’ tutor.” Junyoung continued shortly, which Aera nodded. Silence followed as they ate their plate of food. Aera was great at reading the room, as maybe Aera would bring up the topic of Lady Corvina to the adults, surely Violeta knows about this.
“Mother, if I may know.” Junyoung broke the silence, turning towards the woman. “What is life like, on Earth? And what do you do there?”
Aera’s eyes fell downcast with a small smile, before putting down the utensils– turning towards Junyoung with a raised brow.
“Should I start from A-Z?”
“Woah..” Junyoung looked at Aera in amazement; as they sat on the green grass, watching the sun set from where they were. With Junyoung agreeing with Aera telling the two boys about her life on Earth, she told him everything that had happened when she returned.
Where she used the money that was given by Jaehyun to rebuild the house, buying more furniture for the kids in the orphanage and to expand the outdoor field.
“So you did all that by yourself?” Jinyoung looks at her in amusement and just pure awe. “From cleaning, cooking, taking care of the children, curing them when they fell ill and settling all the necessary paperworks?” Jinyoung listed down the daily task Aera does, as she nodded; it was a normal everyday job for her.
“And I thought we all had it tougher.” Jinyoung muttered, widening his eyes for a second as he shakes his head.
“Everyone has their own struggles, Jinyoung. You can’t compare.”
“She’s right.”
The familiar voice caused Aera to widen her eyes, turning around in just a flash to see a very tall gentleman with a huge smile, holding hands with the familiar woman.
“Johnny!” Aera had a huge smile, forgetting that she should show elegance that she just stood up and ran towards Violeta and Johnny’s way; before running into him with a tight hug.
“Woah there.” Johnny chuckled amusedly, which Aera shrieked slightly when the man carried her, then putting her down.
“I was notified by my beloved wife, upon your arrival, Aera.” Johnny sighed in relief, “I didn’t believe it at first but the moment I saw you from the gates….”
Aera could see his eyes glittering slightly though he was smiling; Johnny was sentimental alright, when he saw her basically just talking to her two twins. He just hoped Jaehyun was here to see them.
“I know, thank you.” Aera quickly grabs hold of both Johnny and Violeta’s hand causing the Amazon warrior to shriek slightly. “Thank you to the both of you, for everything you had done. I know it may seem small but still for taking care of the kids, from–
“Aera, please.” Violeta stops her, warmth of expression replaced on her face as she sighed in content, for this moment especially. “I’ve been with you since the start, we all have.” Violeta turned towards Johnny as the man just nodded.
“We’re like a family now; and families are there for each other, no matter far or near.” It has been long that Aera had heard Violeta say quotes; the last time she heard was during the tutoring years.
“Why are the two of you walking fast!? Is there a feas– Woah…”
Just as the two women were hugging each other out of emotions, they had to break away after hearing a few gasps. The children were looking similarly to Violeta and Johnny.
Jinyoung and Junyoung were quick to read her open mind.
“Oh, they are Uncle Johnny and Auntie Violeta’s children.” Junyoung said casually, before Johnny could even intervene.
Jinyoung then added casually, while waving towards them to come forward. “And they have five kids.”
“What!?”
Aera was being introduced to all of Violeta and Johnny’s children except for the youngests, which is the twins since they were taking a nap in one of the rooms.
All Aera could say is that they all grow up so fast, too fast. They were tall, pretty, good looking. Much like their mother and father, so Aera wasn’t that surprised. Which means, her other children could be the same too; grown up. They should be adults by now.
Jinyoung was watching the adults from afar; they were sitting at the outdoor chairs and table. Seeing his Uncle Johnny and his wife, Auntie Violeta just rambling their hearts off. He already knows what they were talking about; it was more to what happened to Wonderland, the bad and good.
“Hey man,” Youngjae nudged into the other’s arm slightly; looking at where Jinyoung looked. “You good?”
“Yeah,” Jinyoung frowns a little, before looking away from the adults.
“They really need to stop drawing Queen–
“Princess.” Junyoung corrected Yina, as the girl looked at him before continuing the others.
“Princess Aera, scarily. She looks.. Like Aeria but the grown up version!” Yina pointed out which the others agreed while glancing towards where the adults were.
“Anyway, do you guys know where our cousins might be currently?” Junyoung was curious as they should be in Aerina by today; but none showed up except for the Suhs’.
“The Nakamotos’ will be here by midnight, the Lees’ should be here by any moment as well as the Kims. The Wayv Uncles would be too but am not so sure about them bringing their kids. but I know some of the Dream Uncles would bring their children.” said Huiyoung, as he was checking his phone.
“How about Uncle Jaehyun as well as your brothers and sisters?” Yina turned towards the twins.
“They should be here, aren’t they?” Youngjae turned towards the twins.
Jinyoung raised a brow towards Junyoung; completely confused which Junyoung looked towards his cousins. There was no presence of their father and their other siblings.
Junyoung shook his head, “We were here the whole day, father and the others had not stepped foot in Aerina.”
Now this makes the three Suh children look towards one another with a frown.
Just as Yina was about to say a word, the twins, Junyoung scarily had his back bent backwards as if he was possessed and at the same time while Jinyoung and the other cousins were attending to Junyoung, Yina who had sharp eyes realised red barriers had formed as she turned towards the sky.
“Mother!” Yina called out to the adults; whom were already running to where they were. Aera was looking at Junyoung’s situation; seeing the boys’ eyes turned white.
“He must have sensed or saw something from far.” Aera told Jinyoung; who quickly stood up and was on Junyoung’s side. He had his hands on the sides of Junyoung’s head, and light blue streams were shown on his palms.
Aera knows what Jinyoung was doing; which was stabilising Junyoung as his body went back to its normal state, at the same time Junyoung’s eyes were still white.
“Aera, the barriers have been activated. Something must have attacked Wonderland.” informed Violeta. “We have to–
Violeta’s words were cut off with loud cries coming from the back, to see Johnny carrying the twins in his arms. The worried mother came running towards them– both Johnny and Violeta were soothing the poor little ones.
“They aren’t like this, especially Hyojun.” Johnny sheepishly said towards Aera while cooing at the poor boy while Violeta carried the little girl. Jinyoung caught a few glimpses of Junyoung’s vision and little while later, Junyoung’s eyes went back to normal with him regaining his breathing back.
“It’s him.” Junyoung turned towards the adults, gulping in fear. “He has been trying to get into Aerina by invading childrens’ dreams.”
Children… Dreams..
“The Dark Elf.” Aera muttered; which Violeta turned towards her.
“You met him?”
“Yes.” Aera closes her eyes in realisation. This seems like a trap. “He went to Earth, and this is how I ended up in Wonderland.”
Violeta turned towards Johnny, figuring out the situation in just a snap; seeing the tall man nodding towards his wife.
“I’ll take care of the kids.” Johnny was already carrying Hyojin in his other arm; kissing the top of Violeta’s head before running in.
Violeta had got her own kids; while Aera stayed with the twins. Contemplating if she should allow them to follow. They were fast to read her mind.
“There’s no way in hell I’ll let you go out there all alone.” Jinyoung speaks up. “I already lost you ever since I was a child and I just got you back, mother. Let us help you, please.”
Junyoung was surprised to hear him beg, never had he heard Jinyoung said the ‘word’ please to anyone before.
Aera sighs, looking up towards her two tall boys– Before closing her eyes to locate where the dark energy is.
The moment Aera opened her eyes, red streaks were seen in her pupils.
𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝐜.𝟒) ⤄ 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝐜.𝟔)
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