They were taken back to the castle and were thrown in the cellar. Not a favorable outcome in their perception but they had no choice anymore since they were caught. “There. Enjoy your stay here for now. I will be back now.” Freya said, smirking after throwing them in the cellar and leaving to inform the higher ups about the situation. “God, I never thought I would be inside a cellar.” Randall breathed out, observing the place with repulsion. “Nor does any of us.” Zen scoffed, folding his arms as he took a step. Not wanting to think further and relax for now. “It would be a matter of time before they release us.” Tabit reassured them, knowing they won’t let them stay long. They must release them if they want to save Fier. “I agree. They cannot keep us here forever but we better not bring Aziel into this.” Persephone said, folding her arms, frowning deeply. “Yeah, it would ruin the relations-” Azen was about to speak but Randall cut him off. “What relationship, Sir Azen? They wo
Kriss and Freya went to the throne room where all the high officials were present with a displeased expression. They didn’t favor Kriss’ open threat which could impact his position as a Prince too. But, Kriss had no option left either. He must take this step if he wants to convince them to let him go. “Kriss Emmett.” The King of Gaimore spoke his name with a frown on his lips. Normally they would be delighted to have him but right now. His actions have ravaged his image. A relic is extremely important for a country. They take an oath to shelter it and according to them he stole it. “Your Highness.” Kriss said dominantly, coming closer. His hand still cuffed to the front but it didn’t falter his image. “May I know the reasoning for your depraved actions? You are not the one to chase after meaningless outcomes, so what brought you to my exquisite land in the first place?” He asked, no one else present in the room dared to speak. No matter what, he is still the most anticipated an
They all turned when Zadicus declared his intentions. To say they were frightened of his uninvited presence in their all secured castle would be an understatement.Smirking at their horrifying reactions, he was sitting on the ledge of the window. Getting down, he walked towards him slowly. His robe flowing in the air. Zadicus alone asserted his dominance in the room. Hand resting in his pocket followed by an atrocious smirk.“I want darkness to dwell in Aziel.” Zadicus said, standing in front of His Highness whose eyes only widened in appall.“Zadicus Snyder.” Everyone in the room pointed their weapons at Zadicus but Kriss sighed at their act and remained unaffected.“Do you honestly think you can fight me?” Zadicus asked nonchalantly, not removing his eyes from the King before him.But everyone present here knows who is the strongest at the moment. They won’t last a chance, not to mention the damage which could happen.“Lower your weapon and there will be no casualties.” It was not
They were coming back as Kriss noticed his expressions and was perplexed whether to ask him and sighing, he asked the biggest concern. “Why are you bothering to save us?” Kriss asked coldly. “I need your help. We both know we need each other if we want to cross Hizerl.” Zadicus replied nonchalantly. Hands resting in his pocket, holding a stoic expression. “So you left Hizerl for the last?” Freya asked, glancing at Zadicus. “You know why.” Zadicus replied calmly as she hummed in response. “That place is a living nightmare. We have no idea what is there. Hizerl had been shut from the outside world for twenty years.” She mumbled, not looking up as they walked and Kriss frowned at Zadicus. Zadicus noticed his displeased reaction and asked. “What?” “You didn’t have to take the blame on you all. The fact we illegally entered this land remains the same.” Kriss asked. He knew they would let them go after knowing what Zadicus was planning. But, Zadicus took the blame upon him as well
They were waiting for Zadicus to return with Gray Demise. Zadicus was skeptical about it but couldn’t bear to hide it from Zen. No matter how much they hide; his heart is going to break no matter what. They cannot prevent the inevitable heartbreak. Upholding a stoic face, they all returned. None of them were in the mood of games or silly conversations. “We are back.” Zadicus spoke dominantly when they all came. Daphne kept looking down. Not feeling to lift her gaze at the moment. “You okay, man?” Randall asked, ignoring her gaze and going to Tristan whose eyes had fallen from grace. He began to believe what he loves is destined to doom. Not only he lost his love but friend too. The two incidents affected him immensely. He had lost his ability to think or react anymore. Only pain left which stole his shine. He was tired. Exhausted to be exact. “I don’t know anything.” He replied faintly, not lifting his gaze from the ground. Freya caught a glimpse of his sorrowful expression. “
…Maybe our fate wasn’t meant to be a collision… Zen never fathomed he would find himself standing before her grave. Dry air was blowing, hoping the intensity of it could evaporate his tears instead of flowing his hairs but failed miserably. That is not how things work. Flowing air cannot take away your pain too. A tear rolled down his cheek, staring at her grave with inexplicable ache suffocating his breath. None of them spoke a word, respecting his mourning. He had dreams, future plans, present plans but all it was slipping away and he couldn’t hold it. There was nothing left to hold onto. Only pain. The desire to make her his is now left as a desire. “Leona…” Calling her after a prolonged period, his weary eyes were locked with her grave. He didn’t even know if her body was truly buried beneath this ground. Or it perished and they made a tombstone for respect. “Why you? Why did you give up on your life?... You were so hesitant to hold my hand. I tried so hard to get your
Considering it best to leave Zen alone at the moment to let him contemplate and mourn peacefully, they all stayed for the night in the forest.Respecting the grievance before going further. Persephone and Zadicus were away from everyone. He took her here but she was perplexed why. Everyone else was together. Unlike last time, there wasn’t a sound of chattering.Things were silent. They were lost in their dejection. Things have begun to fall apart now. They are losing people and it hurts.“What happened?” Juniper asked, sitting next to Kriss who was lost in his thoughts.“Hmm?” Humming, he was leaning against the wall, trying to gain lull from the constant miserable condition.“What happened?” She asked again, eating a candy she took from Tabit.“We are losing people.” He whispered, affixing his gaze on his hand with an unreadable expression on his face. He didn’t like deaths. The misery they brought along was unfathomable. He doesn’t want anyone to die.“I.. don’t want anyone to die
Zadicus and Persephone were together. He was sitting on the ground after setting up a fire to warm his hands. Persephone smiled feebly and sat beside him. “Are you okay?” She asked softly, taking his cold hands in her warm hands to provide them with warmth. Zadicus lowered his gaze slowly before connecting it sternly with hers, giving her hand a tight squeeze. “Persephone…” His low, dejected tone called her. “Zadicus.” Whispering, she brought his hand closer to her lips and kissed them softly. “I am here now. You can tell me if there’s anything.” She assured him, not wanting to leave him ever again in the times when he needed a shoulder to rest upon. Forcing the lump in his throat down, an immense grief crept upon his aesthetic features, shivering a little from the cold breeze embracing his body. “Persephone… We are losing people..” He whispered, pressing his teeth together to gather his breaking posture he maintained all this time. “There is no path of no sacrifice. You cann
~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