In the middle of the Forest Igraine, two souls fought side by side against a terrifying beast that aimed to crush them. Both wounded and exhausted, sweat dripped from their brows but they kept going knowing that there is no time to rest until the beast is put to rest.
Ruby kept shooting at the monster but her bullets only bounced off of its hind while Aurelius did his best to decapitate the snake tail aiming to snap at his head. Numerous times he nearly melted to a puddle of gore when the snake tried spitting poison at him but luckily he is swift with his feet as well as his wit which saved him time and time again from dying.
The maiden had instructed him to cut the other heads before they could finish the beast so that it would lose two-thirds of its Divinity and be vulnerable to their attacks but so far he could only land minor bruises and injuries to the thing since it's too wild and too strong to vanquish so easily. The lion claw tried swiping a
"So you were basically saved by a red hooded girl from being eaten by a Chimera? She even held you like a bride in her arms? Wow. To hell with Snow White, Aurora, and Cinderella, the new princess in town is Aurelius saved by the Little Red Riding Hood. Have you considered singing and talking to animals?" Sylvia teased as she dined with Aurelius in their tea room. The prince only rolled his eyes due to her interpretation and paraphrasing of his words.Aurelius had just recalled to her the events that followed after his return from the woods. He arrived back home late at night after being cured of the poison in his system which only took a mere few hours. The experience was terrible and the after-effects left him lethargic and a bit delirious but after an hour of rest as well as a bit of energy potion from the witch where his companion brought him to, he eventually regained his energy and strength.Ruby was kind enough to walk with him through
The night is young and dazzling in the empire. Bright lights flash here and there illuminating the length and breadth of the land with excitement and merriment as if the land itself was imitating the beauty of the dark night sky with thousands of shining lights. Numerous shops and places of entertainment are bustling with life and profit, the streets and different edifices are decorated with bright fabrics and decorations, and the people are filled with lightness and merriment.In the Karstein villa located among the rich mansions of Lytebright, Ruby and Carmilla fret about in their shared room. Maids lined up in a single pile holding jewelry and dresses for the two noblewomen to check upon. All stare in contempt at the mess they have to clean up after the two finish their dress up and makeover. Expensive clothings were stew across the floor neglected regardless of their beauty that did not fit the standard of the couple. High-class accessories were left ignor
"..."Ruby paused and found herself lost in the hallway of the theater. Three paths divided in front of her and she couldn't figure out which way would lead her back. The hall she's in is unfamiliar, making her wonder if she's really even facing the right direction.As far as she knows she's a few levels away from the auditorium since she had to look for another toilet because someone locked the toilet near the show hall and she heard odd noises emitting from the other side of the door so she didn't bother any staff to open it for her. After relieving herself she suddenly met a man who probably pathetically got drunk with the free wine and champagne aiming to harass her. They were all alone, no staff or guard was nearby so she couldn't ask for any help. She punched him hard on his gut and then ran the other direction without carefully navigating her path bringing her to her current dilemma.Since she's not a frequent patron of the esta
Aurelius quickly grabbed Ruby's hand and dragged her away with him as the squad of ladies in high heels closed in on them. They ran through the hall where they came from with the ladies close on their tails. They were really hell-bent on getting to him even though it must be difficult considering the type of footwear they are running with which he is extremely thankful for. In a desperate attempt to lose them Ruby pulled Aurelius to a vacant room and slammed the door shut."Where are they?" they heard the leader ask from outside the door."They could only head that way. Let's get them!" The two listened to the clacking high heels of the women who ran wildly outside the room. After a minute of waiting, they finally heard silence. They waited for another minute to pass, breathing deeply in exhaustion. Their eyes suddenly met and they couldn't help but chuckle due to their sudden hilarious escapade.
Aurelius sat on his elaborate chair gazing out into the beautiful garden. A chessboard was spread on the table in front of him where the black pieces are on his side while a set of red pieces lie on the opposite. A sour look decorated his face as he brood over the events that had occurred. "'Battle Royale: Lady Ruby Edelweiss of House Pendragon apologized for acting violently as a response for mistakenly assuming that Marcel, an actor at the Opera, was disrespecting her fiancée Lady Carmilla Karstein when she found her passed out in his arms. She initially thought that her bride-to-be was being harassed when in truth Marcel was merely assisting her because of her anemic attack. Lady Ruby already apologized to the actor as well as thanked him for his assistance.'" Sylvia read out as she entered the room. "The lies she has woven. I'm completely annoyed but I can't help but applaud her devotion. Mor
A sigh escaped his lips as he fondly reminisced the fierce spark that ignited within her viridian eyes. The memory sent shivers down his spine due to how penetrating her gaze was. "So you didn't even get to the second course before you were rejected. Are you sure you should be barking at this tree? I mean there are certainly other women in the empire who are quite similar to her." Sylvia asked, raising a brow at him. "There are no other women quite like her. What occurred made me more drawn to her. She's not someone who would allow herself to be played with. She would fight back with ten times the tenacity and unleash holy hell into her enemies. It's excellent because I don't want Cinderellas and Snow Whites. She's the little red riding hood and the wolf combined. Beautiful yet cunning." "Oh, brother. You are enchanted. I should inform you that pain and sorro
Carmilla paced in her room collecting clothes and grabbing money and jewelry she could fit inside her bag. She would run away with Marcel and start a new life with him even if they have to be poor as long as they're together she'll be content and happy. Marcel already agreed and said that they should make their move tonight since it's her last day in the empire. She's been fuming and crying ever since Ruby told her the truth. She couldn't bear to bow down to her father's whims and be a tool for his power game. No. She will follow her heart even if she has to leave everything behind. Even Ruby. She paused sitting on her bed before sighing. She removed the locket hanging from her neck and opened it to reveal a photo of her and Ruby smiling brightly from ear to ear. They looked so happy and carefree as if the world was a perfect place with nothing but fantasies for their innocent hearts. She just wished that things could go back to how simple they were. 
Days passed by as uneventfully as the falling leaves of autumn. She spent her timein solitude like the classical princess trapped in the dragon's tower. It was torturously quiet and the isolation was asphyxiating. Time seemed to have stood still in her large empty room while the outside world continued with its life without her. The only view she had of the outside world was her narrow window sealed by iron bars. The only people she's spoken to so far are her maids who would bring her meals and prepare her baths. Her only measures to pass the time and notlose her mind are reading books and singing songs Marcel had written for her. She can only reminisce by her window her happy times with her beloved while whispering promises she didn't get to keep. Today, however, was a bit different. "Ruby?" she said in astonishment due to the girl's unexpected visit. Tiredness was clearly visible on
"I didn't expect that you would be this weak, Neherra. Where's that spunk you've been boasting off for centuries? It's no wonder that even my young daughter could kill you. It's her fate after all and your destiny is to be killed by her hands that's why you've been trying so hard to kill her. But you know what, witch queen? I'll never let you lay a single hand on my daughter." Cadmus declared in a menacing and authoritative voice as he stood in front of the bowed demon queen. The fierce battle that raged between them ended with Cadmus as the obvious winner while Neherra gasped for her breath below his feet. "Then why don't you just kill me and get things over with! Or do you not have the balls to kill me, you spineless dragon!" Neherra screamed as she glared at him fiercely.
It was a dreadful night. The blood moon that bathed the world with a crimson light seemed like it was mimicking the carnage of the land down below. Even the light of the billions of stars in the sky couldn't dispel the malevolent aura that seemed to emanate from the corrupt moon that appears to be watching the world like a condescending eye. Fear and panic reverberated across the atmosphere as death and destruction devoured the light of hope. If an outsider would take a look at the world they would say that it was hell and not the world of mortals. The chaos was especially prevalent in the Splendor Palace where the rich and powerful were supposed to be safe and enjoying a party of their own. Now their careless merriment has turned into despair with no way of escape but a small force of brave fighters are doing their best to fight back against the forces of darkness that ascended from hell. Injured and broken, bleeding and battered, the brave her
"What the hell are you doing? You've been drawing there since we finished making love. Aren't you going to get some rest?" Althreya mumbled groggily as she sat up in his extravagant golden bed wrapped only in the exquisite fur and linens from unknown exotic lands. Her fine bare body dented the soft mattress of the bed while streaks of sunlight haloed her cascading locks. To the man who sat drawing over his varnished table, Althreya looked like a goddess of beauty regardless of her disheveled appearance."I am merely indulging my fancy. If you've missed me that much even though we've spent five days and nights fucking our hearts out, then I would say that you are already in love with me. Well, no one can blame you for that. None can resist my charms anyways." joked Cadmus, making Althreya roll her eyes in annoyance."You fuck harder than you fight." retorted Althreya as she gathered the clothing her gracious host had provided only
A new dawn has arrived and in its wake, a new king is crowned. The proud Kingdom of Camelot had collapsed, the Knights of the Round Table had perished with it, and a new empire rose from its soils born from its people. The new empire is named Neo-Macedonia, ruled by Aurelius Parabellum II, grandson of Augustus Parabellum. Althreya Pendragon, the last queen of Camelot, and her most loyal knights fled from the ruins of Camelot and chose to live a simpler life in the northern region. She returned to the ancestral home of her mother in a small region called Colchester. Albeit being smaller and less grand than their former residence, Althreya and her knights led a life of hunting beasts and slaying down monsters and demons to protect their new home. With the blessing of the Holy Sword Excalibur, the former queen and her chosen knights were able to maintain their youthful prime years never
"My father?!!" Ruby exclaimed in bewilderment. She can't believe the words this man just uttered. Surely he must be bluffing. It's impossible! How can he be her father? Her mother never mentioned anything about him regardless of how many times she begged for the truth. Althreya would always refuse and say that she has work to do that's why she gave up on the topic. Now this man, this stranger from nowhere, comes up to her and tells her he's her father. How the hell is she supposed to feel about it? Anyway, there's also the possibility of an ulterior motive behind his introduction. He might actually be evil or something, so he drew her away from her friends before kidnapping her or murdering her. The only way to find out if he's telling the truth is to see if he really knew her mother so might as well play a little game. "What's mommy's favorite color?" "Blue." Well, that's correct but it was prett
Ruby stepped out of her carriage and gazed upon the proud edifice that housed the most powerful family in the length and breadth of the realm. The brightest lights illuminated the walls of the silver towers highlighting their magnificent architecture and beauty. The gardens are curated to perfection where the hedges are all trimmed and decorated with ribbons and fairy lights. Pixies frolic around while the fairies presented their elegant waltz in the air. The beautiful jewel-covered nymphs used their powers to make the water dance in the little canals and fountains, enchanting everyone as they entered. There are myriads of curiosities and experiences waiting to be discovered and it was just the entrance, what more could the insides hold. The sheer diversity and individuality of everything and everyone contributed to the radiance and majesty of the party making everything become more magical as you go deeper into the castle.
Aurelius sat her on his lap before wrapping his arms around her waist while their lips caress each other with passion and sorrow. Ruby removed his coat and unbuttoned his shirt to expose his strong muscles where sweat dripped down his skin that glistened like ivory. The maiden allowed her hand to explore the tenderness of his beautifully built figure and appreciated the well-defined lines that traced the broadness of his chest and the lengths of his arms.Aurelius pulled down her strap to expose her ample bosom and began caressing her soft delicate mounds that perfectly fit his palms. He teased, squeezed, and twisted her buds to allow her core to lubricate faster as his tongue traced the line on her jaw up to her ears making Ruby moan with pleasure and arousal. The maiden retrieved his slumbering python from the comforts of his pants and roused it with the gentle kisses of her fingertips. Aurelius also inserted his fingers inside her panties to tease her c
The chilling cold hugged her body in its comforting embrace as the water wiped away her tear into non-existence. Silence reigned and darkness engulfed her body as the water muted the world yet it did little to console her heart and wipe away the sorrow which lingers in her chest after finding out about Caspian's demise. Ruby didn't last long in the water as she finally decided to rise to the surface and cleanse her body. She sat herself on top of a boulder and took out a potion which she used to massage her hair with. She allowed it to settle on her locks before focusing on scrubbing the dirt and grime on her body as well as the blood of the demon who pretended to be her friend. She decided to redirect her mind into a different topic than Caspian's death. Sadness and sorrow will do a leader no good. A paragon abandons
Caspian and Ezekiel stood there and remained silent waiting for her to speak. Ruby slumped on the chair never minding her posture and manners as the two joined her on the seats around the table. "You should really leash your cousin, Cassy. He's gone too ballsy speaking to our Ruby like that." Ezekiel spoke spitefully. "That fool is naturally like that. I'm sorry that he treated you that way, dear Ruby." Caspian apologized to the maiden who poured herself a glass of water before drinking tiredly from her golden cup. "It's okay. I'm numb to it. Let the dogs bark because they are mindless beasts. Caspian, I heard that you and your soldiers were ambushed on your way here. Are you well?" "Oh, yes. It was a tough battle and some were even able to drag me deep into the woods to separate me from my squad however no demon will amount to the might of a northern soldier. I sent them scrambling with one roar and a swing of a blade. No one can stop me