Pace Blossom Novels & Stories

It had a pale, bone-like stem and it stood perfectly still, even as the wind tugged at everything else around it. The Veliwrath Bloom. I’d heard the stories. Born from the tears of the Moon Goddess. A sign of violent change. Blake tensed. "That’s not on the list." Azrael’s voice was sharp. "Don’t touch it." But something pulled me forward. My pulse pounded in my ears as I reached out. The others shouted, but their voices sounded far away. “Lina?” Kaiza called out. But I was already stepping closer. I reached out, and the second my fingers brushed a petal—

The cool air burned against my skin, but I kept going. I have to save Ronan. I owe him that much. --- The air grew thinner as I climbed the jagged slope, rocks biting into my palms. Somewhere at the peak, it was said a rare flower bloomed only under moonlight. Lunaris Noctis, the Moonshade Lotus. A flower born from sorrow, thriving only where the living dared not tread. It was the only thing powerful enough to anchor a soul between life and death. I reached the summit, chest burning, lungs aching. The hilltop shimmered under the light of the full moon and there it was.

“Why? You have no appointment. It’s busy here.” “Yeah?” she pouted a bit, thinking over it for a moment. “Eh, what about that guy? The guy who’s obsessed with playing computer games? Is he working here at the moment?” She had a bit of suspicion of that guy she was talking about, Oswald. He looked like he knew a lot about computers and technology whatever he does in his life. Or maybe Theo hired people from the outside? “They’re out of town, I’m the only one currently here.” Yohan was a bit of a cold person but Selene wasn’t fazed.

As the first hint of light began to touch the eastern horizon, something happened that hadn't happened in ten million years. The *Luna-Bloom*—a rare flower we had brought from the mainland mountains in the early days, a flower that was supposed to bloom only once every millennium—began to open along the railings of the Observatory. One by one, the pale, translucent petals unfurled, releasing a scent that was like rain on dry earth and fresh honey. "Look," I whispered, pointing to the flowers. Leo watched them with a quiet awe. "They’re all blooming at once."

The words burst from me, a surge of triumph making me scramble toward the edge of a rocky ledge where a lone, silvered flower bloomed in the sun. He was beside me in an instant, his expression softening with a gentle regret. "That's a Silverwink. A close cousin, but not our blossom." He pointed to the leaves. "See how the edges are rounded? The Moonless Blossom’s leaves are pointed, like daggers." Disappointment washed over me, sharp and cold. Of course, it wouldn't be that easy. Pushing myself back to my feet, I brushed the dirt and grit from my knees.

"You must find the 'Heavenly Spice Flower.' The purest and rarest spice in the entire city. It grows in the 'Hidden Botanical Garden' guarded by 'Botanical Zombies' who are obsessed with plant perfection." "You must obtain it without damaging its purity. And you will do it… using only your Indomie." "Botanical Zombies? The Hidden Botanical Garden?" Lia shrieked in disbelief. [New Mission: 'Trial of Nutritional Authenticity – Part I: The Heavenly Spice Flower'] [Objective: Retrieve the 'Heavenly Spice Flower' from the 'Hidden Botanical Garden' guarded by 'Botanical Zombies'. Do not compromise its purity. Use only Indomie as your tool.]

“You…deceived her? Many times she claimed I tried to kill her, you came to her defense, challenging me for it but you of all people know I would never hurt her.” Eros’s lips tipped up in a lazy smile. “It’s called Trust, brother. I needed a way to draw her to my side and you just seemed the best thing available. A little moonveil blossom here and there did the trick.” I shot a sharp look to Jega who stepped forward. “It’s just like I warned. The moonveil blossom can serve as either a cloaking plant or a hallucination pollen. Whoever your mate saw was a trick of the mind. Not you.”

A reminder that it had been already three years since she moved into the manor, since she became Ayla Chevalier. Usually, a night-blooming cereus that had been carefully groomed would need another year or two before giving its first flower, that was what Lyra said. However, this plant was special, Ayla had always felt a strong spiritual energy emanating from it. And that night, apparently, it’d bloom for the first time. It was extremely important for her to be back before sunset. *** She met her friend halfway to the city walls. “You look exhausted.” Estée pointed out. “Ironic, since you rarely go out for missions.”

Stacy put her hand by the flower again, and exhauled slowly. Stacy spoke clearly this time "Potronum Altimus Potronum Altimus." she pulled her hand up slowly twirling her fingers "Potronum Altimus." The flower began to grow and the pedals began to dance blossoming into a beautiful white rose with red veins. Stacy jumped up and down for joy she had done it. "Grandma Grandma!!!! Look look I did it! I did it!!" her face lit up with hapiness and golden specks reviled in her beautiful blue eyes. She hadn't had this much fun probably ever.

Hero elaborated, “In werewolf lore, the Starlight Blossom is revered as a symbol of hope and renewal. It is said to have the power to calm the savage instincts of werewolves during the full moon, allowing them to retain their human consciousness and control.” Their presentation was met with intrigued murmurs from the audience, impressed by the imaginative concept of the Starlight Blossom and its significance in both mythology and folklore. Mrs. Ramirez nodded in approval, acknowledging their creativity and thorough research. Esmeray and Calliyah stepped forward, ready to present their project on the Enchanted Moonflower, a rare and mystical bloom with a captivating allure. “Good morning, eve