Kriss came, joining others not before sending a glare in Persephone’s direction which sealed her lips. She cannot believe Kriss treated her like this for Juniper.None of them were able to comprehend the reason but didn’t ask. He was already stressed and asking this question will only infuriate him.She didn’t mean to react this way but it wasn’t necessary for all of them to go either, right? But how will she convince them when all of them were prepared to leave and save their friend.“Can you sense Jade?” Kriss asked Tristan who nodded vaguely.“Faintly but I can tell she is badly injured. We have to hurry before it’s too late.” Tristan hummed, making a disquiet face. Narrowing his eyes in compassion, Kriss wasn’t sure how to tell him what condition he found Jade in. It would hurt him immensely and they need his guidance.“We will save her. Don’t worry. Let’s go quickly. We don’t have time to waste.” Kriss whispered, giving his shoulder an assuring pat.“I pray so.” He whispered, n
“We are nearing. We just have to go over that cliff, she is there, I could feel it.” Tristan whispered, pointing at the top of the cliff where Delora held Juniper and others imprisoned.“Good. Let’s go there quickly and under all circumstances, don’t fight the dark blue eyed woman. She is out of all your leagues. Run if you encounter her.” Kriss warned them seriously.“I cannot believe you are saying this. I wonder how strong she would be to make you say this.” Azen breathed out in disbelief, trying not to think what monster they might face.“Believe me, you wouldn’t want to know.” Kriss hummed as they continued to run towards the cliff.“Uh, Kriss…” Persephone called him softly, worriedly.“Hmm?” He hummed coldly, his cold resonance made her heart clench. Lowering her head in dejection, she whispered.“I am sorry, I shouldn’t have said that. I guess I became selfish.” Persephone accepted her fault, agreeing that she spoke wrong words.“Persephone.” Kriss called her sternly, looking d
They were running down, nearing the cliff. Tristan had one prayer repeating constantly in his heart along with the tears he concealed.Please be safe, Jade.“We are almost there.” Kriss said, panting as he noticed they were there almost but strangely he was unsure too.How could they reach this place easily? Coming here smoothly felt eerie and wrong. There has to be something, how can she allow us to reach this easily? She, who fought, is now silent when we are almost going to take them back.Unwanted thoughts began to stir Kriss’ mind but he tried to keep them at bay yet they struck his mind with undesirable strain.Unless…She killed-Shutting his eyes for a moment, he inhaled sharply to control his overflowing emotions and vexation.No, No, Don’t be ridiculous. Gritting his teeth, his stress was growing faster, praying something terrible might not have occurred. This can’t happen but Tristan felt Jade’s presence vanished. What if Juniper’s too? “Are you okay, Kriss?” Persephon
They had an interlude of five seconds and using their full potential, they all sprinted. Trying to balance themselves upon the shaking ground, trying not to fall as the hands were regenerating slowly. Slowing her steps, Persephone held her sword firmly, turning and noticing they almost recovered and were going to assault them with twice as much strength and speed. “Tsk, you guys continue, I will catch up in a second.” Persephone said assertively, gripping her sword. Not arguing, aware of her capability and extent of power, they placed their faith in her to stop them on her own; They continued. “Contagious Embers.” Casting the connected spell, she stabbed her sword on the ground. Causing it to crack the ground up and reach boomingly towards the abysmal hole from where the hands emerged and the embers from the previous fire began to burn again. “Great job, Persephone.” Kriss smirked, praising her abilities which made Persephone chest boasted in pride. As it had been a long time
After Delora left, the weather began to worsen as soon it began to rain heavily, the cold droplets were falling down. “Damn that woman.” Cursing under his breath, Kriss withdrew his sword and went down immediately to go after Juniper. He had shared internal resentment enough for the woman who dared to put Juniper in this condition in the first place. Yet was unable to grasp why Juniper and Ahlum were punished when they had done nothing wrong. For one second, he could comprehend why Jade for loving Tristan but grasping Juniper and Ahlum into this left him bewildered. What kind of sister does this? What a hysterical woman. Kriss thought with a sour face, getting down from the top. “Cassandra! Where is Jade?” Kriss asked, running up to them meanwhile they were flabbergasted and vexed about the display of immense power. “Others are looking for her.” She replied vaguely, looking away, clearing her throat and bringing Ahlum down first. “Hold her, I will take this out.” Kriss said
Calling her exhilaratingly, Tristan pushed the bushes coming in his way, rushing to his mate oblivious of this world, desiring her only.They all smiled in reassurance also but it couldn’t last long when they reached the bush and shifted them out of their way only to greet the one of the most grotesque sight of their lives.“What the-” Stopping mid-way, they didn’t know how to react towards the body they saw.Jade’s body was tied with ropes tightly to imprint marks, arms forced to be closed at her chest as her body was hanging upside down from a tree.“J-Jade?” Whispering, tears sprang in Tristan’s eyes, her mouth was wide open with blood flowing out from her nose and mouth.The disturbing sight tainted all of their memories, impotent to bear it, Tristan ran and tried to hold her body.“No, no, no,” Shaking his head, he tried to hold her up but the condition in which her body was found, nothing could revive the soul he had lost.“Tristan-” Randall whispered, coming closer to help him
With a heavy heart, Kriss returned with others. Unable to discard the powerlessness traveling in him. Kriss had never felt weak before.He was one step away from saving them back then and now all he could witness was Tristan shattering before the sight of his beloved.All he could recall was a weight cracking his heart into cold gaps desiring reprieve and eradicate this feeling. He felt terrible.It wasn’t his fault but the fact he couldn’t save them will sting.What was he supposed to do anyways? Ravage the whole town like he had burned the forest with his fight with Delora? Kill hundreds only to save three? “Kriss?” Persephone called, rushing to his side when he arrived. By the time everyone came back, Juniper was awake and they knew what happened.“Where’s Tristan? Is he okay? And Jade, Oh God, how could this happen?” Persephone asked in a croaked voice, holding his shirt, narrowing her eyes.“Zadicus came, he took Tristan. We.. buried her.” Kriss said with extreme difficulty.
As they were sitting in silence, they noticed Ahlum was waking up slowly. They wanted to sink this in before continuing, allowing them to mourn and not forcing them to carry with a weight on their chest.“Ahlum? How are you now?” Cassandra asked tenderly, rubbing her back slowly when she groaned and tried to sit up after contemplating her surroundings.Blinking, her vision began to clear up gradually and the heavy realization of the nightmare she witnessed began to sink in.“Jade? Juniper? Where are they?” She asked, panicking a little, searching around with a gaped mouth and tension suffocating her.“Ahlum, you are injured. You shouldn’t stress now. It’s not good for you.” Cassandra whispered, trying to hold her and not let disturbance affect her recovery.“No, Y-You haven’t seen what she did… She…” Ahlum cried, holding her desperate, hoping it could eradicate the memory imprinted on her mind but to no avail.Tabit and Cassandra were holding her, willing to help but she couldn't take
~Leaving this corrupted tale behind like a chapter in the past…~ Knocking, he took a deep breath, the sensations he once used to feel for her no longer existed, replaced with a delight to find his most cherished people binding in a sacred bond. “Persephone.” Kriss called, opening the door slowly to find Persephone an exquisite princess gown with a veil over her head. She had tears of felicity in her eyes which she wiped quickly and grinned at him, “Kriss?” Kriss returned a kind smile, taking a step towards her, standing before as his eyes contemplated her form, she looked like a princess who was about to end her fairytale. “You look angelic.” Kriss whispered sincerely, stopping at her eyes, felicitous for both Persephone and Zadicus. “Thank you.” She mumbled sheepishly, not used to fancy dresses and gowns but for her special day, she wore the most beautiful floor length lace gown, embroidered heavily. “Zadicus is dying to see you. He is so lucky to have the one he loves. No
While they went to take care of the guest, everyone else was lost in their own world and matters. Waiting for the final moment delightfully. Amid them, Tabit noticed Vera coming with her two years old adopted daughter. Vera wanted to give her life a meaning and adopted a girl from the orphanage. “Hey. How’s Ava doing?” Tabit asked, waving sweetly at Ava. Tabit had changed entirely, the deadness in her tone had faded, the seriousness in her eyes no longer existed, she had become a jovial person. “Good.” Vera smiled, patting her daughter’s head, considering her new meaning of life, offering her everything to this kid now. “Ava, Say hi.” Vera whispered, “Hello.” She greeted sweetly, bowing out of respect. “Hey, sweetie.” Tabit greeted, patting her head and noticing her happiness, Vera asked about her wellbeing, “What about you, Tabit?” “I am doing great. Actually better than I could ever be.” Tabit grinned, straightening her back to turn to Vera and talk to her. “Glad to hear
6 Months Later. Things were finally coming to their nonchalance, everyone was learning the ways of this new world gradually, everyone was accepting their lives- reviving the dead economy of Fier. And after a devilishly long time, the time to make a promise Zadicus made to Persephone had come, the day where their souls would connect eternally had finally come. Their wedding. In a three piece white suit, having an expensive brooch on the label. Hairs combed perfectly behind followed by a clean and trimmed beard unlike before. Clearing his throat, Zadicus looked at himself, checking himself to see whether he looks fine or not and smiled, remembering his Father in this auspicious event. “Finally, this day has come, Father.” Zadicus breathed out, looking out from the window of the grand house he once called his home, smiling beautifully. Following his Father’s steps, he had devoted his life to knowledge and education, he would lead a new generation through his powers and knowledg
After Tristan left, they all exhaled in sadness, turning to each other. “Tristan left too now. First Juniper and Ahlum and now him.” Vera whispered, not liking there were reducing in numbers but at least no one was dead.“I am going home.” Kriss said sadly, not wanting to talk about it anymore, ever since Juniper left, Kriss was totally depressed, he didn’t want to talk with her anymore.“I will check-” Persephone was about to speak but Zadicus stopped her.“Don’t check up on him. He needed to be alone. You guys go. I need to take Persephone somewhere too.” Zadicus said, taking Persephone’s hand.“Where?” She asked but he began to drag her away with him as quickly as he could, leaving everyone bewildered at his rush to take Persephone somewhere they didn’t know about.“Just come. We are already late.” Zadicus said, panting heavily while they were running down the forest, hands tightly locked together so no power of this world could part it. “Zadicus?” Persephone asked, worried at hi
Time passed in a blink of an eye, it had been a month, most of the damage was recovering gradually. Obviously the loss of lives couldn’t be recovered but people were trying to save whatever is left.Everyone was back to their position, to their duties. Many people died so everyone joined in to help. Continuing the family’s work, Zadicus left all violence behind and chose knowledge.He became the education minister, continuing what belonged to his family. Tademono's lineage had always been scholars and he would continue it with Daphne as his assistant. Sir Lark lost his life so Ruth pinched in to handle the country’s security. Of course they would have to work hard to gain acceptance but they did.“I am placing all my faith in you guys. Do not disappoint me. I have already lost too many people and you guys are the saviors.” His Majesty sighed but he truly had no choice but to have their help due to the crisis.“Rest assured, My Lord, we will devote ourselves. You can trust my people
Smiling, Kriss didn't wait for a second and pulled her into a passionate kiss, moving his fingers to her hairs, locking them perfectly to gain access to her lips so he could kiss them with all his endearment.Juniper was taken aback for a second but melted into his pure affection, closing her eyes, pulling his shirt as she kissed him back, moving her lips in unbreakable sync with his.They both smiled, kissing each other passionately. Juniper was slightly sloppy while Kriss’ talented lips gave her a whole new sensation of euphoria. Chuckling huskily, Kriss pulled away, holding Juniper possessively, “Be mine.” He pleaded, losing his breaths, having one desire left in his heart. But it wiped her felicity, replacing it with the apprehension of what she ended up doing in spur of emotions. “I can’t.” She whispered, horrified, realizing she ended up being manipulated by feelings.“Why not? You love me, I love you, I am willing to do everything.” Kriss asked, laughing nervously to wonder
Since Juniper was injured badly, she took a prolonged period to recover from that injury. She was sleeping peacefully until she felt long nails running down softly.Opening her eyes slowly by the foreign feeling, she saw Ahlum was no longer there with her but Delora was.She gasped instantly out of fear, unable to move while she was stroking her hairs.“How are you, Juniper?” Delora’s seductive tone came, caressing her sister slowly. “Fine.” She gulped, alarmed in her presence but her body was not ready to move and judging Ahlum’s disappearance, Delora must have taken her back to Yizar.“You guys did great. I knew he could do this. Zadicus had this potential in him.” Delora whispered sincerely, pulling her hand away, tracing her finger down to Juniper’s scar on her back, ruining her beautiful sister’s skin- according to her.“Are you here… to kill me?” Juniper asked hesitantly, swallowing hard in dread to wonder what she wanted from her.“You had enough adventure. I cannot risk your
“Finally the old man is retiring.” Vera chuckled, shaking her head to see Azen finally giving up on his position as the leader of Red Rain.“Yeah…” Tabit and Vera smiled at the adorable scene before them, looking at the elderly couple made them have faith in love. Their love had been the same for years. Rose is Azen’s lifeline. “Boss, we found someone from the assassin’s camp.” Since Tabit had become the leader of Red Rain, her responsibilities were enhanced. Sighing, she grinned, waving at all of them and left to see. Being from the camp too, she knew what could save a lost soul.Before Tabit, a thirteen year old kid was there who had no hopes of living just like her. She won’t ruin another life. I won’t do what Azen did. They are kids after all. Tabit thought compassionately. Taking a deep breath, she bent on her knees, holding her hand out to the kind who was unknown to kindness.“Hey, I am Tabit. Nice to meet you.” Tabit said happily, giving a sudden spark to the child befor
Sunlight penetrated through the curtains, falling on the face of a handsome man, covered in bandages, sleeping on the king-sized bed, waking him up from the deep but peaceful slumber of his.Opening his eyes slowly, his eyes fell upon a beautiful lady who opened the curtains to allow his skin to absorb some sunshine. Turning her head, she returned a sweet smile, whispering with a most loving tone of hers, “Hey…” Blinking, he regained his senses, clearing his vision from the light and noticing his beloved sitting next to him on the bed.“Persephone?” He called, blinking a few times before gaining his ability to see properly.“How are you feeling, Zadicus?” Humming, Persephone ran her fingers down his soft raven locks while holding his hand with her other hand, caressing him like a cherished possession.“Isn’t it... Your room?” He asked vaguely, sitting up, groaning in pain from the fight, looking around to find himself in the room he never thought would come again, finding himself o