The most sacred rule imposed by the Court of Fairies on their realm was absolute: Guardian fairies must always remain apart from the others.

Guardian fairies were revered and feared in equal measure. Known as the most powerful beings among all fairies, they wielded incredible strength used primarily to protect the forest and its creatures. Yet, this power came at a cost. Guardian fairies were rare, born only once every hundred years and emerging from any type of fairy lineage—be it woodland, water, fire, or dark. The moment their unique powers manifested in childhood, they were separated from their families and raised in isolation. This was done under the guise of safeguarding both them and those around them.

However, the Court of Fairies held a closely guarded secret. The true reason for the enforced isolation was far more sinister.

Elias: The Dark Fairy with a Curious Heart

Elias was a dark fairy, often perceived with suspicion by others due to the foreboding traits of his kind. Dark fairies were marked by their sharp, curved horns and fangs that glinted under moonlight, giving them an air of danger. Yet Elias, with his piercing midnight-blue eyes and unruly dark hair that fell around his face, was different. At 22, he possessed a rare curiosity that set him apart from his kin, one that led him to explore places and seek knowledge others feared.

One day, driven by an unquenchable desire for discovery, Elias ventured into the forbidden forest—a place whispered about in cautionary tales and shrouded in shadows even during daylight. It was there, in the heart of that eerie silence, that he first saw you, a guardian fairy.

When your eyes met his, Elias's usual confidence faltered. A nervous smile spread across his lips, revealing the sharp fangs that made him appear more frightening than friendly. It was clumsy, almost endearing in its awkwardness, a stark contrast to the eerie reputation dark fairies held.