Stranger in the Mirror #23

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Aight, you're school work question for today is-

What do you think Aaravos is thinking about in this chapter?

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Stranger in the Mirror #23

Fandom - The Dragon Prince

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I tried going to sleep, it was a beautiful and peaceful spot to do so anyways....meaning it should be easier for me to close my eyes. No matter how hard I tried....Aaravos just stood there, not even moving. It's not like he's watching me or anything, but I can practically feel the wheels turning in his mind from here. You could tell he was deep in thought, just his whole presence was filled with mindful thinking. His hand was raised to his chin as well....Aaravos seemed to stare straight through the ground. I'm slightly nervous to ask him about what he's so fascinated with, It could be better just to leave him be. I try closing my eyes again but I still can't manage to shake off his strange vibe. "Aaravos." I muttered, half tired and half grumpy....though I didn't mean to sound that way. He let out a grunt before speaking, I definitely broke some of his train of thought. "What is it?" he asked, giving me a side glance from behind his shoulder. "What in the name of jelly tarts are you thinking so hard about? I'm honestly scared you'll kill a brain cell." It was a slight joke and insult, but he chuckled anyways, apparently used to my way of speaking.

"Nothing important" he mumbled before looking up at a small opening in the tops of the trees. The stars shined even brighter here, like they were connected to this side of Xadia through magic. "I highly doubt that" I gave him a glare before continuing "any new evil plans for world domination?" He seemed slightly surprised with the goofy question....which didn't make me comfortable....at all. Aaravos stared at me with what appeared to be knowledge and conflict in his eyes. He is obviously smart and knows a lot more than me.....but what would the elf be struggling with? he's being very suspicious. After what felt like ages, he began to talk again....though he didn't break eye with me. "Like I said, It is nothing of importance, you shouldn't worry over small things." I rolled my eyes, he's treating me like a kid almost "small things have a tendency to grow" he grinned at my words. There was a slight shadow of something else behind his grin....and I have no idea what it was. "You're not wrong" he mumbled, still grinning while looking through my soul....well it seems that way.

Seemingly able to break out of his own little trance, Aaravos quickly turned his head away with a slight cough. His expression showed confusion for possibly ten seconds before he changed it back to its neutral slash sly look. As I was about to ask if he was okay, a little yelp came from behind me. I quickly turned around, almost getting in a defensive stance before noticing the little black fox. "Isabella!" I huffed in relief......wait- how did she get here? "why are you following me around?" I asked and she whimpered. The fox laid down with her ears flopped down like she did before. "Is something wrong with Maximus?" I dreaded asking the animal this, but I had to. Isabella suddenly jumped up and barked, running around in circles. Well this answered my question, something is definitely wrong with the head assassin. "I'm sorry Bella, I can't go find him at the moment, I'm too far away to turn back" It was the truth. The fox nodded her little head in understanding but I could tell she was upset. I hope he's alright....he's like family to me even if he did kick me out of the group.

Whoever even dared to lay a finger on him- "Stella" Aaravos spoke to break me out of my thoughts. I hadn't realized my hands started to glow "s-sorry" I stuttered, trying to calm down. Before I could try to settle my nerves though....Aaravos quickly approached me and took my hands into his. "Its fine...keep them like this" I could already see his spirit form trying to turn to his solid one. The air around him is so....ambitious and....threatening, I feel light headed. Why does he seem overly dangerous all of a sudden? it's like smelling cinnamon for the first time.....it smells good but it burns. "A-Aaravos" I blurted out his name, already feeling my hands shaking more than they normally do when I'm agitated. He is so wrapped up in trying to get out of that mirror that he doesn't even notice my struggle. I could see my arms start to glow and I also seen his doing the same....except he was calm unlike me. "Aaravos!" I spoke a little louder but it was like I wasn't even there, only an object that had one purpose. And that purpose was to unleash the startouched elf into the world unwillingly.

"Stop!!" I shouted as loud as I could, my heart hurt it was pounding so much. Aaravos snapped his head up to look at my face....though I don't think it was only my words that got his attention. I leaned closer towards him, now suddenly feeling angry with the elf. "Let. Me. Go" I practically growled, I was trying to get my normal self back, but I couldn't focus. Aaravos didn't seem to take the hint and only glared at me, trying his best to escape the other dimension his true form was trapped in. Though he wasn't hurting me, he made sure I wasn't going anywhere.....so it didn't make things any better. My head is now against his, practically challenging him "Stella....focus" the elf muttered through gritted teeth. "I said let me go!!!" my screech seemed to shake the earth as I somehow sent Aaravos flying backwards. Bright light surrounded me as I fell to my knees....what was he doing!? I thought as I crawled away from him. I need to calm down....like right now....my body feels numb.

I need to get away, it's not stopping, I can't stop it. Quickly, I ran through the magical forest, trying to get away from Aaravos because he's starting to scare me and a part of me doesn't want to hurt him. I should've known that he'd start to get pushy....he's been trapped there forever! I understand that his intentions weren't hostile but that doesn't mean he isn't bad news. As I looked down at my arms I saw that they were now starting to turn a purple color.....this has never happened before.....I don't think. I soon stumbled over a log or something large that sent me tumbling down a hill. Letting out a scream, I quickly put my hands out in front of me so I was able to stop myself once I hit a flat surface. Soon getting up to my feat, I began running again, Cosmos could be heard squealing from all the commotion. I have no idea how that bug has been able to keep ahold of my ear. If Cosmos is still attached to my ear....then that means- "Stella! calm yourself" Aaravos can speak to me no matter where I am. His voice sounded worried and extremely confused.

"I cannot stay but only a small distance from you until the magic automatically puts me back at you're side- please stop." He spoke to me with reason to try to comfort me I'm guessing....I could hear him disappearing and then reappearing behind me. "Stay away from me!" I yelled back at him, not exactly sure if I'm doing the right thing. Am I doing the right thing? being around him is like walking between the lines of pleasant mysteries and mischievous danger. I don't want to hurt him if it's possible but he's getting too eager over my powers or whatever they are. He needs to understand that I can barely comprehend anything about him, including myself. I just want to relax without someone looking at me as if I was a beast or an unknown object. I let out a gasp as my foot went forward over a cliff, almost causing me to fall before Aaravos caught my wrist. He was still fading in and out but thankfully he was able to touch things. "What were you think-......ing..." the elf acted as if he was going to scold me, but as he pulled me away from the edge, he seemed speechless.

"You.....you look like me."

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