Hippocoon land

For few times, the fly was no longer intact. It became a mess sticky shooting to the glass window and stuck there. The class room the time was full of burning smell and smoke. However, smoke and smell quickly scattered. Therefore, no one could know what had happened even Heracles and Gwen who just left. After leaving the empty class room, Heracles and Gwen went straight to their family library. They made their way find some books and kept staying there to read. However, they both got nothing. Afternoon, they left and turn back health room to see Amelinda. Staying by her bed, they looked. Amelinda was still sleeping. “Why is she not awake yet?” asked Gwen “She needs more time to recover.” said Miss Gloria. “Is she okay?” spoke Heracles. “She is okay. She had been cured. Now she is only sleeping.” said Miss Gloria. Heracles breathed out as he heard the word. “When will she wake up?” asked Gwen.  “Tomorrow she will walk up.” said Miss Gloria. She made her way walk out leaving them sta...

“Flying lesson?” Miss Gloria raised her voice, “When did it become so dangerous?” she asked, frowning.  “No, it didn’t. Maybe, there are some problems with the shoes she took. I will check it again.” said Professor Genevieve thoughtfully. Heracles and Gwen had gone in. On one bed, Amelinda was peaceful sleeping. Miss Gloria might have given her a bit sleeping potion. Amelinda was covered by a thin blanket. One her leg was bandaged. Heracles watched her sleep.  “She looks bad.” whispered Gwen. “I have never seen her so scared.” Heracles spoke up. “Her shoes could not itself go crazy. It seems someone made it. I have to find the person.” he added.  “Are you sure that someone broke the shoes?” asked Gwen. “I’m sure.” said Heracles certainly. “I will do it with you.” said Gwen.  “We should turn back and checked her shoes before it is taken away.” said Heracles. “Right!” exclaimed Gwen, “We have to go back quickly.” “Keep silent boys. My patients need to rest.” the voice ...

“Didn’t you hear me?” shouted Professor Genevieve. “I’m sorry, professor.” said Avery. He looked down. His face went much red.  “Oh – I don’t ask you apologize.” said Professor Genevieve. Her voice turned softer. Avery raised up. “Kick on ground. I want you to fly up.” she added. “Uhm – how, profressor?” he asked awkwardly. “Don’t worry boy. It’s too easy. You only need to kick on ground lightly then you will fly up.” Professor Fidelma encouraged. A few boos came from the crowd the more he confused. “Oh, it’s not difficult at all.” said Professor Fidelma. She smiled brightly. Avery nodded obediently. He stomped down but it’s too slight. The wings on shoes only shook a bit then stopped. “Try again.” said Professor Fidelma softy. Avery tried again and that time he did better. The wings fluttered and brought him up few foot. He wobbled a bit but at last he got balance and kept staying still in midair. “Well done, boy” yelled Professor Fidelma. Avery staggered and quickly got again bal...

Heracles and Gwen met Amelinda again the next morning. It was a pretty nice and cool morning. They all stayed behind Castle Methonia in a lawn. The members of other families were also here. They gathered in small groups talking and waiting for their flight professor.  “What did you go? I had found you in family library but I didn’t see you.” squealed Amelinda. “We came to community library.” said Gwen. “Community library; why did you come there?” Amelinda asked again. “We came to borrow books for this term. Our family library no longer has the books we need.” said Heracles calmly.  “So, you went to the community library yourselves?” asked Amelinda.    “No, we didn’t. Our family librarian, Alethea told us to come there. She said there was the place we could get the book.” said Heracles. “We are sorry because we did tell before we left.” added Gwen. “Nob – I'm just curious where you went.” said Amelinda. “Hey Heracles!” Gwen suddenly spoke up. He shook his shoulder lig...

“Maybe, there has something he doesn’t want us to see.” said Heracles. “You mean the mirror.” Gwen lowered his voice. “I guess so.” said Heracles. “Whatever, we should leave.” he added. Then they both went straight to the eighth floor. It’s not difficult for them to see the community library. It was located on the left of the corridor only few steps from the staircase. Heracles and Gwen walked in and were really overwhelmed. The community library was very large. It was several times bigger and higher than their family library. Big bookshelves filled with books nearly reaching on the ceiling. Everything there was in big size. Even book, some of them were large, thick and heavy. Heracles and Gwen turned tiny between giant bookshelves. They walked and observed around. There had many people who they had never seen. They sat on chairs or even floor, stood or walked along the bookshelves but all of them had books on their hands and were focusing on reading, not to pay attention on any other....

“We are not only the people.  I think a lot of people like us.” said Heracles. “I wonder whether Amelinda has come there or not.” said Gwen thoughtfully. “She might. I’m not sure.” Heracles answered. “Anyway, where is it?” he asked. “Let me remember. Someone has told about it.” said Gwen, “It seems at the seventh or eighth floor.” He frowned, trying to remind. “Who has told? I don’t remember. We might get some instruction on the way we come to there.” he continued saying alone. “Maybe, we should ask someone.” Heracles spoke up, “Anyway, try it ourselves first. It’s only in somewhere on upper floor.” “Uhm – let try it first.” said Gwen. He and his friend, Heracles had gone in Castle Methonia. They followed the wide staircase stepping up. The staircase led them up, passing long and wide corridor then led up other floor. They stopped at the seventh floor to take a look. Going along the corridor, Heracles and Gwen opened each room to find out whether it’s the community library or not. ...

Heracles stood up. He raised his hand upon the gem then his space ring light up. The gem disappeared. “I will keep the thing.” he said. “Okay – it makes no difference if any of us keep it.” said Gwen. He grinned. Then they left the kitchen coming to the living room. Not forgot to pull the curtains, Heracles closed the door and carefully locked it. Then he and Gwen strode back Castle Methonia. It’s almost the noon as they reached back. They hurriedly found the way to their family canteen to have the lunch. Many people of Zeusia family had been there. Amelinda was also. “Amelinda!” yelled Gwen. He raised his hand to get her attention. Amelinda turned. They hurriedly came. “Where did you go?” said Amelinda by shrill voice. “We went to Roger’s house.” Heracles answered. “What did you go there for? Why didn’t you come to library to borrow books for this term?” squealed Amelinda.  “Of course, we have reason to come there but we can not tell you in a crowded place like this.” said Heracle...

Professor Linus came and stopped at Heracles and Gwen’s table. “Where are your books, boys?” he said coldly, glared at them. Heracles and Gwen kept silent. “I asked you.” added Professor Linus.  “They forgot their books at dorm, professor.” squealed Amelinda. “I don’t ask you, Amelinda.” he snapped. “We forgot them, professor.” said Heracles in whispered voice. “Are you kidding me, boys.” said Professor Linus, “You came to my class and forgot your books. What do you come here for? Get out.” he shouted, “I take ten points from your family. Don’t return my class unless you get your books.” All eyes were on them. Heracles and Gwen stood up then made their way leave. Others’ eyes followed them. “Don’t pay attention to the losers. Back to your lesson.” said Professor. Heracles could hear it clearly as he passed the door. He and Gwen kept walking. They stopped outside empty room few steps away from their class. “Should we come to our family library and borrow books for this term?” asked ...

Heracles, Gwen and Amelinda have an Art and Lyre lesson in morning and the person who taught it was Professor Linus who Heracles hated most. He always got trouble with him. Heracles didn’t want it to happen. Therefore, he and Gwen made their way to their class early when almost of others had not come. They took their seats at table at the middle of the class. Others came after that. The class turned crowded and noisy. They sat in groups chatting. Amelinda appeared after that. She hurriedly found the way to come to them. “Hi Heracles, Gwen,” she squealed, put thick books and her lyre down table in front of them. Then she turned back, “Why are you so early? It’s not like you as usual.” she added.    “We only do want to get any trouble with Professor Linus.” said Heracles uncomfortably.  “I have not thought it’s the reason you come class early.” she said loudly.  “It is the reason.” said Gwen. He grinned. Amelinda pouted then turned to face the board at one.  ...

“Yes, I remember them.” Lily answered at one, “Almost of them was grown here.”; “Agrimony, an ancient herb of healing, restoration, and benevolent protection. Alfalfa – good fortune, money magic, healing and cleansing infusions. Angelica – warding and banishing, angelic magic, summoning strength. Astragalus - vital energy, protection (shielding), promoting health, mental clarity, concentration. Basil the herb of blessings, love, money, and happiness…” She said fluently the names and the uses of herbs. “Another great person, you can remember both their names and their uses.” exclaimed Heracles, “I and Gwen event can not manage to remember names of them.” “Because I taught her.” a high pitched voice spread out. Both Heracles and Gwen turned to Dai. “Really?” Heracles spoke up. “Yes, I am. I know all of plants in this place.” said Dai proudly, still swung his feet.   “Dai knew a lot of herbs here. He has taught me much as we worked together. His knowledge is excellent. He’s as li...

 “Of course, I have to grow up and get stronger.” yelled Dai. He puffed out his chest proudly. Heracles and Gwen almost burst in laugh but they could stop it.   “I feel good to hear you say that. I was afraid that you could not get used to living here.” said Amelinda ahead. “Don’t worry. I’m okay, just can’t appear in front of strangers.” said Lily. “I think it’s good for you and including others this moment.” Heracles spoke up. “Of course, I know it.” said Lily at one, “Honestly, I also don’t like to meet strangers.” She smiled. There had a simple wooden table with some chair inside the nursery. They were set under the foliage of an old tree. “Sit down.” said Lily. “So what bring you to here?” she added, looked over them. Heracles, Gwen and Lily took chairs and sat down. Dai promptly left Gwen’s hand, leapt on the table and hurriedly went to his seat. There had a set of table and chair small and lovely on that table. He stayed neatly on there. Some white bright spots gli...