THE BOTH of us faced the guard that was at the border of their territory. Their eyes sharpened at the sight of me but was changed into confusion when it was averted to Sevasti.
It was really confusing to see the prince of Farianio here, he needed nothing from this place. I just grinned at that thought.
"My lady right here has the need to talk with your leader. Can you grant us an entrance?" Sevasti said staunchly.
The two of them turned to look at each other. Even took a second glance at me, shocked. I just raised a brow at them and mockingly grinned at them. It was just a couple of days since the attack had happened and I know that their anger at me was still fresh or to us, Kozanian, but I care less about that.
After some time, both of them nodded and guided us inside their territory.
Sevasti snaked his arm on my waist as he walked with me preceding him, entering their place. As we entered the place, we caught their attention. Some of them
"I DO not know, Miss," he said in an almost whispering tone, stuttering.That made me grit my teeth more in annoyance causing me to quickly hold him by the neck, as if choking him. I even inched my face to make his unfocused eyes stay on mine. This man was really pissing me!"You will never like it when I repeat my question for the third time, Dardo," I said in a whisper, fully threatening him to talk and spill what he knew.That made him more shocked and frightened as he returned his eyes to look at me, directly at my eyes. Indeed, this was the Dardo that I knew. The one that was always afraid once he knew that I was getting angry. He has been brazen for the last five years since we were defeated at the auction.This is why he had to know again who he was dealing with because he would never learn his lessons unless he got a taste of it again."I really did not know. Believe me, I know nothing about them, Princess," he said, trembling as he struggl
I grunted into the air before he spoke again. "I am not lucky for being a prince, I am lucky because I have a beautiful lady who loves me. I am lucky because I have you, Aliara," he stated as he looked directly into my eyes, intently.I slowly looked at him with my arms still circling around him. His words touched my feelings knowing how heartfelt it was. My eyes were full of emotions right now, I know it. That was also what I saw in him as he smiled at me sweetly."It was the same for me, Sevasti," I said in a low voice, almost a whisper.I feel deaf with the loud ramming of my heart inside my chest. I closed my eyes when his lips landed onto mine, sweet. This kiss was full of emotion and it had impacted me differently. I feel ecstatic.The longer we got, my feelings for him were also getting deeper.When he released me from the kiss, I returned the tight hug I gave him earlier. We were in this position for a long time because none of us wanted to
I STARED at the round moon from here in Peredes, the name of the mountain where I am with Sevasti. This place was on the border of Farianio and Kozania. We were sitting under the shade of a bountiful tree, he was leaning on it while I was lying on the green grass while my head was using his lap as a pillow.This scene made me recall the memories when we wer visiting Widolla. That was like this, the only difference is that it was currently night time because this was the only time we can be with ourselves. To see us. Only the two of us.I just ran away from the palace because some of our comrades were there guarding the place to make sure that we were safe and if there were enemies to attack us, we would have the chance to defend ourselves. My escape was just successful because I have used my speed just to avoid them. Soon, I will be going back to the palace before the night gets too deep. We were still not that sure about our safety because of the new enemy who h
WHAT WELCOMED me at the palace, surprised me much when I saw some part of the palace was burning with fire and the others of my men were fighting with some unknown but familiar people."There were enemies! There were enemies!" Vivi said with a shocked voice on my shoulder. I pay no mind to him flying away from me to fly around the area."Adrina," I whispered when I saw her bravely fighting some of the enemies. I was so sure they were the enemies we had just earlier and it seems like they were in greater numbers this time compared to the ones we have encountered on the territory of the Verdantes.I immediately doded the one who aimed at me, using my great speed to turn around and be behind him without his notice, elbowing him in the nape with a strong force that made him fall to the ground, kneeling on one knee. When he did that, I locked his neck on my arm tightly and broke without batting an eye so he made a thud sound falling to the ground, lifeless."Y
"BASTARD!" I glared at him as I dodged his attack, kicking him in the stomach just to make some distance away from me. With his next assault, I walked past him and thrusted my blade behind him.When I looked at Leep, I saw his opponent holding him by the neck, exposing him to the fire that was now spreading through the area. I dropped the sword I was holding almost immediately along with the body of my dead opponent."Leep!" I tried to run as fast as I could just to get him but it was too late."Princess!" he shouted before he was eaten by the fire that was consuming the palace. I almost got my hands on him but I was late.With widened eyes, I tried to follow him through the fire when a musculine hand stopped me. Looking at it, I saw Matias.I gasped for air like it was strange for me. I cannot believe what happened in front of my eyes. I was almost there. I am so near and yet I still cannot save him. Our distance was just like a strand of hair but
Matias gave me his hand to help me stand, which I warmly accepted. I almost stumble when I finally stand because I can feel my knees weakening as it started feeling exhausted with the fight earlier and with what I am seeing around me. My eyes were left following Adrina because of the two bodies that he left on the ground for it was too late to save them. Their families were now mourning near their bodies.I tightly gripped Matias' arm because of the heaviness I felt in my heart. I do not like what I am seeing, even the wailing that I am hearing. It makes me feel like wanting to disappear instantly right here from where I stood just to escape this situation I am in."What would we do now, Matias?" I asked in my most vulnerable voice as I forced my tears not to fall from my eyes when I shifted my gaze onto him. "Do you think that if I had gotten here much earlier, we would never have suffered like this? We would never lose our people?"I am the one who rules
I WIPED the tears that escaped my eyes while I stared at the fire that was consuming the body of our dead comrades. There were seven of them and three of them were just on their teen stage in life. I regretted that I came on that scene late to help them. If only I was there when the attack started, perhaps I can build a plan for us to do, a strategy to easily defeat our enemy.That has already happened and I cannot do anything about it now. This regret of mine can never give them back to us. I just need to accept the fact that they were gone even if it was too hard.I looked towards Matias who was staring at me for quite some time now. Of all the people in here, he was the one who knew me the most so I know he knows what I am feeling as of this moment.“We need to find another place to hide,” I whispered to the air which I knew he could hear.He nodded at me gently without looking. “Indeed. For the safety of our people.”
AFTER I put what I had stolen in my bag, I looked around. I felt like someone was watching me from somewhere I cannot determine in which part of the market he was in. I did not feel that when I set foot here. Most probably, just another opponent.“Make sure not to make yourself known to me if you still want to keep that useless life of yours,” I said in a low voice.I whistled silently to call for Vivi, whom I knew, was just around the area.“Try to find the one who has been following me,” I said, still with a low tone as he approached me.“Follow me, Miss! Follow me!” he said as he flapped his wings, flying towards some direction.I resumed walking, finding some prospect I can rob.It was about an hour that passed when I looked at the crowded parts of this market. From where I stood, I could see the sea. I can only see a fragment of the sea because of the trees that were blocking me from the sight but it
Sevasti's Point of View I WATCH her in the middle of the forest, here in Kozania. She was sitting in front of the clear water of the stream, the thing that is between us. I was so far away from her the reason why I think she did not notice me. Also, she seemed to be out of it and was thinking deeply to even notice my presence. She had been here earlier in the afternon and now it was getting dark but her position did not seem to change even in the slightest. I exhaust my eyes just staring at her beauty, at her hair wavy every time the wind blew. She is dressed better now than before. Truly, she became the queen of Kozania. She had achieved her dream of rebuilding her kingdom, and I am happy for her. Even if it costs the death of my father and us losing the ownership of the throne in Farianio. It was never ours to begin with so it was only just for it to be returned to its rightful owner. This is my only free time to stare at her because as soon as she feels my presence, I will immed
I LOOKED at Adrina when we reached Farianio's palace. Tonight, to be sure to really surprise them with our attack, and another is for them not to be ready so that we can easily conquer this kingdom.Everyone is in the dark, hiding and waiting for the signal so that they can show up to the opponents. We use the sturdy weapons made by the Verdantes.It also took a long time before Dardo made his decision but in the end he chose to be my ally. I gave him a chest of gold which he really enjoyed. But he did not join our attack, considering the welfare of his kinsmen. I did not force him either. We have enough weapons from him and I think that is enough.He nodded at me so I smiled and turned to Vivi."Vivi," I told her. He flew away from my shoulder and fly freely through the air."Start the attack! Start the attack!" he shouted repeatedly with his shrill voice until it reached all our comrades.I pulled the sword out of its sheath and jumped fro
"I LOVE you so much, Aliara! And yes, you are wrong if that is what you are thinking about me. You are the only woman I have ever loved in my whole life. The woman I will continue to love and will love until the last of my breaths," he said, seemingly trying to make me understand what is being said by him as the heaviness of his breath intensified. He looked down and when he spoke again, calmly. "I am sorry that I am not with you in all your suffering. I am not there when you need me. I am not there when you are looking for me. But, Aliara, I really want to go and see you at times you want me to be there. I want to save and protect you but my father always stops me. He does everything just so I cannot see you." His mouth clenched his jaws and turned to face me again, his eyes full of anger, longing and sadness. "I really love you, Aliara. That will never change. I hope you will forgive me for all my shortcomings. And please, do not take away your love for me. I cannot afford to lose
He also smiled and seemed defiant. "How can I not know that there was such a commotion that day. The rebels that were a threat to the peace of Farianio escaped. The fairies only saved you, the reason why you are still alive today. Who would have thought that even the fairies were on your side? Maybe you really ought to live quite a long life.""It will still take a long time because I am barely done with everything I have to do." I moved closer to him, he did not budge and just stayed in his place. "But how do you make sure they are fairies? You just heard that they can control plants, do you not? You know it was not just fairies that had the ability to control plants."His forehead furrowed, wondering, and eventually that was replaced by panic."But--how ..."I proudly smiled and nodded softly at him. Agreeing with what is currently in his mind right now. Yes, Dardo, Hederon. They are not yet dead. They are just hiding from our sight. And now, it is time
WHEN Adrina and I met again, she gave me another hope to continue what I had started, revenge on Henicio. She talked to me a few times about it but when I asked her why she was encouraging me, she did not answer and in fact, changed the subject.Now, I am standing in the middle of the forest while looking at the moon as I realized why she wanted me to kill Hencio. She wants revenge because of Matias. It is not hidden from my knowledge that she loves the man and even though I did not see her grief at his death, I know how much she felt at that moment.Perhaps, she has not forgotten yet. She has not lost her anger for the creatures that were the root of all of this. Especially with Hencio. He is the one who is responsible for all of this so he is the one to be avenged.I turned to Zalina who was by my side, she was Adrina's mother but she seemed to have aged just a little ahead of me when it came to appearance. Adrina and I were with her when I went to the V
We now face the creatures who were watching. The reactions they show vary but curiosity prevails. I closely watched them as the soldiers adjusted the rope at my height. That only faded when I heard Vivi’s loud whistling in the air. He circled the creatures in front of us before approaching them. He did not stop flying, but his eyes were focused on me.A soldier pulled me up again to attach the rope to my neck, I just let him do that, still looking at Vivi. Earlier, he had been quiet all the way down as he followed us and I know he was sad now as he witnessed my fate. Her chirps seemed to be crying as I heard it so I also felt sad. I will leave him. It was just now that thought crossed my mind. That I will be leaving him.I smiled at him to convey that it was all right. That he did not have to cry and be sad. I know he can do everything without me. She can find a new friend to love and take care of him like I did. Otherwise, he will join other birds and live
THE SURROUNDINGS were bright as the sun had already risen when we reached the center of Farianio. The creatures parted to give way to us, curiosity was written in their eyes as they looked. The soldiers were in front and on our side, watching us closely as if we could still escape in this condition. Aside from chaining our hands, we were already tired and weak from the long journey. And most of us were still wounded.I could no longer walk properly because of my trembling leg. The aching wound in my thigh seemed to spread all over my body. My sweat was dripping, my throat was dry and I was definitely pale because of the blood I had lost.These stupid soldiers do not even give us a drop of water."Aliara," Casias called, he was just next to me. Hands were also tied and had nothing to do but obey these soldiers. He called me several times but I never looked back at him.This stupid traitor! He still really wants to talk to me."Do not talk to me," I
I nodded and stomped on his foot. His jaws clenched and we applied more strength to our swords, still stuck to the air. I quickly backed away and struck the sword I was holding on his stomach but he immediately dodged so it just touched his clothes.He gripped his sword tightly and successively rushed at me but I avoided everything as he continued to retreat. When he stopped, I turned around and rushed first, with each strike of my sword he shielded it with his weapon. However, I hit him several times with my arm and hand. But because he was strong he was not shaken by those measly attacks.Annoyed, I blew a massive puff of air when he kicked me on the side, I backed away and stopped. My eyes were firm as I turned to him. I was ready to rush again but I stopped when an arrow hit my arm causing me to release the sword I had in my grip.My mouth stopped at the pain I felt here. I did not notice it coming! However I no longer paid attention to it when Favier rushed
"YOU ARE a princess, Aliara?" Rowan spoke again but I ignored him.And since Casias was also not surprised by that, it was only a fact that Favier was stating the truth, that he was affiliated to the palace.I smirked after a while, sarcastically. There are many questions in my mind but I am slowly coming to an understanding on what is happening now. They have known each other for a long time, even before I came here to Ohayas. It was very clear that Casias had betrayed me, he pretended to know nothing about me, that he did not know me. Perhaps that fool Henicio is watching over me. And this is the right time to kill me.Am I quick to trust so I am always betrayed by the people around me?I want to laugh at myself for that question.But even if he deceived me now I do not intend to question him. It also does not matter if I ask him why he did this to me. All of them wants only my life.And I will not just give my life without resisting.