“Of course. They are from the Tademono family after all. What’s so surprising about it?” She asked, knitting her brows. She couldn’t understand. The Tademono family was well-known in all of Fier to be a family of hauntingly genius people, as no one could match their level of thinking. “WHAT!?” Everyone's jaw dropped, looking at Tristan, then at Persephone, repeating it like a loop. They could accept Zadicus among the scholars, but believing Tristan was also one of them was astounding. “What?” Persephone asked, tilting her head in confusion at their reaction. She couldn’t understand why they were like that. “They never knew, Persephone.” Tristan sighed. He never let them know who he was, he never wanted to. He hated to receive recognition from people on the basis of his heritage, so he locked away his mind and made a fool of his personality. “I am amazed you never told them.” Persephone hummed, holding her chin, but understood why, so she remained silent. “I don’t want to wast
After Persephone left, Ruth turned her attention back to Tristan who finished his food. “What happened here? Did we miss something?” She asked in intrigue, turning her head to Leona who was lost. “Leona? At least you say something.” She frowned, snapping her finger in her direction. “Why do you have something?” Felix said, offering her a plate, pouring himself from rice and gravy. “Thanks.” She smiled back but her curiosity was not filled. “At least say something. Avin?” She whined, wanting to be a part of this conversation. “Whatever. I am out.” Tristan scoffed, taking his plate, throwing them in the sink and going back to his room. “Persephone told everyone that Tristan is from the Tademono family.” Avin replied when he was done eating as well. “Oh, that.” They both mumbled, taking a bite of their food. “Aren’t you guys surprised!?” Leona snapped, when she was flabbergasted, her sister had no such reaction. “No, we know, for a long time.” Felix replied calmly. “Jade, it’s
Persephone went to Zadicus’ room but he was not present. Her eyebrows twitched in perplexity as she entered. His absence emitted a deep sigh from her lips. Frowning, she scrutinized his room. It was set up majestically how it was used to be back at his home in Aziel.From a chandelier to the king bed, all of it befitting for a King he is.As she was observing his room, familiar footsteps approached her. Stopping, she remained still when he appeared behind her, wrapping her hand around her waist, pressing his chest on her back.“Don’t touch me.” She breathed out, shivering when his large hands grasped her perfectly.“Why? I can do it.” He murmured on her neck, trailing his other hand from her shoulder.“However I want, wherever I want.” He hummed, kissing her neck, indulging in her tremble, leading the hand down to her hand.“Without my consent too?” She asked, affixing her gaze on his exquisite ones, smirking menacingly at her.“Resist me. Struggle under my grasp.” He growled, bitin
Past“First thing a gentleman does is to stay loyal to his girl.” Avin said, clearing his throat, giving Randall, Zen and Tristan tuitions.In other words, his usual scams to trick them to get their money.“But I thought we are going to get many girls.” Randall asked, displeased with his words.“The list never ends, Randall but if you will find the one near your heart, would you truly want to break her heart?” Avin asked, acting professionally.“Now you said it… I wouldn’t either.” Tristan said, holding his chin.“But only if we find the right one?” Zen asked in bewilderment.“Exactly.” He nodded.“Then this means we can get anyone before her!” Zen cheered, leading on a wrong path by his useless advice.“Exactly!” Avin nodded as they all began to cheer. Clearing idolizing a very wrong advice until another voice joined them.“You cannot break anyone’s heart. It’s a foul act to hurt anyone for your fun.” Kriss’ dominant voice came, his eyes were fixed on his book.“His Highness?” They
“What!?” Another voice joined them.They all gasped in terror that someone else might not have heard them.Turning their head and they saw Vera there, her jaw dropped in felicity but they all glared at her with a frown.“Vera!? What are you doing here?” Avin asked, she is his twin sister, they both are same in nature. A carbon copy.“I overheard your conversation.” She smirked, pushing Avin aside and sitting down as well.“Who told you to overhear? Could have joined us.” He shrugged.“I want to be a part of it too.” She grinned, excited to hear more of it, a grin not leaving his lips. “Promise you won’t tell anyone.” Zadicus said sternly, not believing her.“I swear, you can have my head Zadicus if my lips open.” She enunciated, putting her hand out, posing dramatically.“Hey, if you will give him your head, what am I gonna do?” Avin frowned, poking her from his elbow.“I don’t even know where you put your savings, I will be doomed.” He faked a dramatic reaction.“Don’t worry, my sou
A deep voice came.Shit. Shit. All of them thought at the same time, exchanging nervous looks.All of them straightened up immediately when Sir Zuka stood behind. Their hearts literally stopped in dread when his glare came to Tristan.“Father?!” They boy gasped. All of them stood up, upright like soldiers before him.“What is this language, Tristan?” His voice softened. His eyes were the same as his son’s light green accompanied by his long white hair and beard. “I apologize, Father.” He said tenderly, looking down.“This is not acceptable, I have guided you to keep your tongue clean but no, you have to soil it with foul words.” He sighed, shaking his head in disappointment.“I know I am wrong and I am sorry for doing the wrong thing.” He said, having not a single regret of saying it.That’s the reason he became friends with Randall and Zen or else this mind would have consumed his heart and adolescence.“At least you know you did something wrong.”Sir Zuka has never swore in his li
“Oh my God, I can’t believe we are going there.” Persephone breathed out when everyone left for their respective place.“Yes, We are, Love.” He laughed, kissing her hand.“But, would it be dangerous?” She asked as they walked down the forest, holding hands.“It won’t be, the relics won’t react unless provoked.” He reassured her, grinning.“I see. So we are safe.” She sighed in relief.“We will see it, what’s higher up haven’t seen but we are going to.” She giggled, resting her hand on her heart.“And it's a secret so make sure to keep your mouth sealed unless you don’t want to become a widow before our marriage.” He chuckled, shaking his head.“Don’t worry, my lips are sealed. Can’t bring you trouble, can I?” She laughed a little as they went to the local market in the capital.“Persephone.” Zadicus called after a while, wrapping his hand around her shoulder.“Hmm?” She hummed, looking around to find a food stall.“You’re so beautiful, you know.” He murmured, bringing a sheepish smile
“Come on, let’s take a peak from afar. Nobody is gonna know.” Zadicus giggled, gesturing to them to go inside as they walked. They all stopped at the edge, on a fair distance there was a silver rock lying over an obsidian.“That’s Fiend Forgery.” Zadicus told them, pointing at the silver rock.“The silver one?” Persephone asked.“Yeah.” He nodded.“It looks pretty ordinary.” Kriss frowned, displeased at the sight.“Did we come all the way here to look at a plain rock?” Vera asked, tilting her head in confusion.“Yeah, there is nothing great about it.” Avin nodded, putting his hand on his waist.“Is it a prank?” Kriss asked, turning to Zadicus.“Nope. It is what it is. This is the strongest rock, it shines golden when it finds its host willingly.” Zadicus shrugged, gesturing to them to turn and leave.“Host?” Persephon asked.“Yeah, you know, to connect it, embed it into the body to free the seal on the rock.” He shrugged nonchalantly.“What a waste.” Randall muttered, turning to lea
~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