ELOISAPrunee, Kingdom of HowardEloisa could not stop thinking about Gian. Despite June's words of warning, the prince was affecting her in an unhealthy way. She could not eat nor sleep and she would be staring off into space most of the time.The prince had consumed her entire being. With how things ended the last time they were together, Eloisa could not accept how they parted ways. Especially how Gian discarded her like a used napkin.It is true that Gian was a notorious ladies' man. The Duchess had been standing for quite some time in front of Pruneé. She hesitated to go inside because Gian might not be there. But she had a strong feeling that he would be there."Here goes nothing," she gave out a breath she did not know she was holding and entered the bar.Pruneé was crowded with patrons tonight. Conversations carried over one another and the room was filled with a light hazy smoke of tobacco. But she had no trouble finding Gian among the crowd. He was sitting alone on one of t
GianKingdom of Howard“Get out.” Gian commanded the prone woman who lay in his bed, there was no sense of emotion in his voice as he let out his voice. It was simply as if he was being forced to do so, there was no emotion, there was no love and all the feelings that had come from the night before died away in an instant.“King Gian…” Ann had told him seductively, gnawing at him and caressing him as the woman stood up from the bed, “Let us do this again, shall we?”“She’s easier to deal with than that bronze bitch from the west” Gian thought to himself as Ann left his room without a second thought, he remembered Eloisa being quite a problem as he commanded her to leave, but this harlot was easier.As Ann left the prince’s quarters, Gian resigned himself to a hot shower, he was planning to talk to King Malik after this and bring down Colter further. He remembered his younger brother carrying around a sketch of a beautiful woman. He grinned as he thought about the time, he crumpled the
AquilaVikalyn, Kingdom of HowardIt had taken them quite some time, the irritation built and their anger soared as they tried to look for the magical rabbit that Samuel had told Aquila. Their purpose was to serve king Dyron, but in this instance, they were only being detrimental as they were unable to move forward.They had no new leads, they were wandering blindly in a forest looking for a pest of a creature that does not seem to exist and they were hungry. They had all transformed themselves into Ecanus once more in order to fool anyone who might have spotted them. But their leader Aquila, the one who had managed to seduce and extract information from Samuel the sinner, smashed his fist against a tree’s trunk in anger as they still had no new leads.“Fucking hell!” he roared while his subordinates stared at him in fear and wonder, “The king of darkness will have our heads should we fail!”The fear of doing Dyron wrong hang heavily over their heads, they had wanted to please the ki
VidaVida’s Apartment, New York CityShe had flung a pillow at Tessa’s words; the word love had triggered her to a breaking point. Tessa managed to dodge it while looking smugly at her.“Yes, Vida Vance and Colter the Hobo, kissing in a tree! F-U-C-K-I-N…” Tessa began singing with a grin while Vida just growled in annoyance and tried to stop her from completing the song.“Come on, Sads!” Tessa teased her this time, “You surely couldn’t deny it!”Vida rolled her eyes and tried to shift the topic to Harry Fletcher, while Tessa laughed uproariously.“Oh don’t you dare start on that, bitch!” Tessa said half annoyed and half amused, “NOW YOU TALK ABOUT HARRY FLETCHER!”Vida blushed as her plans failed while Tessa shook her head, this time being serious:“Look hon, Colter might be some kind of a beautiful hobo, but I can sense from his intentions that he only wants to do good for you. Do right by you and treat you well. If you have fallen in love with him, I cannot blame you.” She winked at
VidaVida's Apartment, New York City"Please, please, make it work."Vida peeked through the glass doors of the microwave and watched the ceramic container spinning around.That night, Vida decided to cook lasagna for Colter. She found a recipe on Pinterest that required no oven and wanted to try it out. She just hoped that it would look and taste the same as what was promised in the pin.As she waited for the lasagna to cook, she went to the bathroom to freshen herself up. She took her time brushing her hair. Her brush had never seen the light of day. She always finger-combed her hair, because why the hell not?But after being asked on a date by Colter, she opted to start using her brush in an effort to tame her locks.Speaking of the date, Vida shuddered at the thought of it being a bit of a flop. She still thought about what went wrong. Everything was going fine until that almost kiss.Did I do something wrong? Vida thought. Maybe he got turned off by her unkempt hair. It was a pre
DEITY FLORAThe Palace Grounds, Kingdom of HowardWhat Deity Flora had seen just now was not for the faint of heart.It was unlike any of her visions before. Disturbing would be an understatement. "The King must brace himself for the worse." The Deity whispered to herself as she crossed the palace grounds towards the King's Throne Room."A pleasant day, Deity Flora."Deity Flora stopped floating in her tracks. She did not need to turn around to know who it was. "Hello, Prince Gian.""I hope you're doing well," the prince said, his hands crossed behind him."I am certainly doing my best right now. Thank you for asking." Deity Flora slowly faced the prince. "My, you do have a habit of sneaking up on everybody."The prince's nose flared with the observation. "I just happen to be in the right place, at the right time. Sheer luck, I supposed.""Luck never made a man wise. Remember that, My Prince." Deity Flora then curtsied as a sign of respect and started floating away."Is there news ab
ColterNew York City“Sorry, I have pressing matters to attend to!” Colter announced, hurriedly leaving the bar as soon as their shift ended. He ended up drawing weird looks from Tessa and Vida as he sheepishly grinned while stepping around them and out into the streets.“Take care!” Vida called after him with a blanching Tessa by her side, “Girl, he just abandoned you and you tell him to take care?!”He slipped through the crowded streets of bustling New York City, weaving sidewards and dodging them as these citizens paid no mind to what was in front of them. His thoughts were still filled with the visions of the kingdom in utter chaos. Fear had been injected into his veins, his blood running colder than ice.Moving into an abandoned area, it was an alley that stood between two derelict factories. Glancing around for any watchers and spectators, Colter focused his powers all over his body and with a whoosh, he darted upward into the air, flying with blinding speed.He gazed around th
TessaTessa’s Apartment, New York CityThe sky was quiet, but the environment was not. A flock of evil looking birds had taken down a lone figure trying to fight them off, she heard his grunts of exertion as he swung a bladed weapon at them, all around him were carcasses of the same birds that were attacking him.“Get away!” the familiar sounding man shouted, slicing away at the still attacking birds, he pointed an open palm at them and conjured a stream of fire, but they easily dodged his attacks due to him being apparently tired.Everything was on fire, buildings that were not modern to her eyes were ablaze, a tall palace was slowly being torn down by blasts of magic. The stones from its tower fell into the plaza below it, splattering the panicking people running below it.It was a gristly sight and Tessa put her hand towards her mouth in shock. Blood and fire were everywhere, people that looked like knights were trying to fend off hideous looking creatures with crude weapons.Her a
And so, Gian Howard ruled gloriously, from a prince begotten by his ambitions to a fair king that was loved by all. The damages that Dyron and his kingdom had done to the Kingdom of Howard was repaired a few years after the attack. There was no more word of a darkness that would threaten the peace that they had earned and fought for. The blatant loss of life was unforgivable to many, yet they managed to build their lives again. He also had fallen for a kind hearted Ecanus named Delilah, their children were many and were given love that they so deserve. King Malik peacefully passed the throne to him knowing that the prince had changed for the better and as he passed away in his sleep due to his failing age, the Kingdom mourned for a whole month, The Dowager Queen Regina followed less than a year later. Colter and Vida often visited them, checking in on them while they were alive and bonding with the new king that was Gian. Tessa also tagged along from time to time, serving as some sor
Vida’s Apartment, New York CityThe heat built in his body as his hands found themselves caressing every part of Vida’s body, she was whimpering in pleasure as she felt his caresses, Colter, had found himself longing for this, hungering for her as they spent that time away from each other, and the one moment they finally did get time together, they were surrounded by such chaos. Now they had time alone.Vida’s nails buried themselves into Colter’s back, minding his now healing injuries, as Colter put his lips on her breast, he suckled on it like a hungry infant hungering for its mother’s milk. Vida moaned in ecstasy as Colter worked on her body, she involuntarily found herself wrapping her bare legs against his waist, locking him in and not wanting him to stop ever.“I love you, Vida” Colter said, rising from her body and then started biting on her neck gently, Vida shuddered and her nails moved across Colter’s back as her nerves were shot to the point of oversensitivity. They had bot
ColterNew York City, Planet EarthPowerless but fulfilled, Colter stepped out of the portal with his companions, Vida’s hand was locked in his as they walked out with Tessa blubbering uncontrollably while holding on to Vergil, who was doing his best to be stoic:“Damn, I can’t believe that wasn’t just a dream, girl!” Tessa said to no one in particular, everyone was just listening to her speak, “Like boom! Zoom! Pow! We crossed some mystical portal! That’s right up Vida’s fantasy novel shit! I can’t believe it. I thought I was going to wake up wasted in a bar somewhere! Goddamn it was real, I have these weird powers that can see visions and shit!”“Tessa!” Vida interrupted, giggling as Tessa had begun to pick up steam with her words, she simply leaned on Colter’s arms and felt the moment, he had chosen to live with her on this Earth and it thrilled her to no end.“Don’t interrupt me girl, I was on the verge over there! Like look, those things were real, yeah? Those creepy flying vultu
ColterThe Great Hall, Kingdom of Howard"Brother,"Colter approached his brother on the balcony of the Great Hall. Gian was staring off into the distance, watching the sunset on the horizon. Days had passed since the war against Havocc took place. The Kingdom of Howard has been slowly rebuilding itself from the wounds of the attack. What was left of the Royal Guards helped the citizens rebuild their homes and establishments until they had a sense of their lives back. "Colter," Gian said, nodding.He settled in to stand beside his brother and looked at what was once a thriving capital below them. Colter knew that the entire Kingdom would be back to its former glory in no time."What an experience," Gian said. "All my life, I have always thought Howard to be untouchable, a haven, that no harm would ever befall it. Seeing it being razed to the ground is something I will never forget.""I could say the same," Colter said."But we're getting through it. Just look at how fast the Ecanus
King MalikThe Kingdom of HowardThe capital has been devastated greatly, they had suffered many losses and everyone had a somber demeanor. Houses were shattered, the gates were splintered, there was still blood on some parts of the pavement and the royal palace was almost in ruins. The bodies of the fallen Ecanus were being transported for burial, with the highest honors they could be given. Those who were still able to move helped out, finding people trapped in the debris of their homes, giving out food and just giving words of affection towards those who were severely saddened by the recent events.King Malik stood in front of them all, his wounds were still undressed, the blood all over him had dried up and gave him such a scary look, but he wanted to address all of the people before he took care of himself. He wanted to give him hope, and thus, casting the spell once more that would allow the people of his kingdom to hear him clearly:“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the
ColterThe Royal Palace, Kingdom of Howard“Then let us have a duel to the death!” Dyron roared in fury as Colter slowly approached his foe, he could notice the king’s dark magic twist all over his body, “I shall send you straight into the pits of the underworld, and soon afterwards, everyone in this failure of a kingdom”Colter’s powers were at their peak now, three of the four elements worked in tandem as he leapt forward the elemental sword in his hand glowing with a bright light that radiated hope. He swung down as he descended on his enemy, but he was met with resistance. The sword of light clashed against the sword made of pure darkness.Dyron’s wounds from Vergil’s earlier attack burst with blood as he struggled, “I shall have this kingdom and no one will stop me” Colter just stared blankly at Dyron’s claims, they clashed swords once more, this time with blinding speed as each combatant gave their whole strength into it. Sparks of fire flew around their battle area, along with
ColterThe Royal Palace, Kingdom of HowardIn the blink of an eye, Colter stood before King Dyron, his hand was firmly grasping the king of darkness’ neck, “Have I ruined your plans, King of Darkness?” Colter taunted the struggling enemy in his hand, Dyron squirmed and tried to fight back, but the prince’s grip was too strong.“What are you doing, son?!” Dyron gasped, trying to regulate his breathing as Colter slowly tried to crush his larynx, “I am your father, do not give in to the lies these filthy Ecanus have fed you!”Colter tightened his grip in anger as he felt Dyron’s magic try to corrupt him again, but the prince’s aura swirled around his senses in protection, this time anticipating the attack.“Your lies bear power no longer, King Dyron” Colter said in an angry whisper as he slammed the king down into the ground.Hope swirled in the hearts of every Ecanus and human in the room, Colter was slightly weakened by the ordeal, but they were glad that he had returned to his normal
VidaThe Royal Palace, Kingdom of HowardShe ran towards Colter, slipping out of Tessa’s grasp who only screamed in horror as her friend put herself in mortal peril.“Vida” she screamed but Vida did not mind her, she had moved herself through the debris, stepping aside the blood and fire, and managed to reach Colter who instantly hesitated when their eyes locked.“Please remember me” Vida thought fervently as Colter’s crimson eyes found her amber ones, he let out a ragged breath that was filled with panic as his arms were still motioned upwards, wanting to stab down at his fallen brother.As Colter hesitated, Vida found her opportunity in his hesitation and grabbed Colter, locking him in a tight embrace.“Colter!” she cried out, tears spilling uncontrollably as she felt the heat of his anger burning inside him, his heart was also beating fast, “It’s me Vida. I crossed a world for you, please remember who I am. Remember who you are. Look into your heart, Colter. It’s me.”She heard Dyr
King Malik HowardThe Royal Palace, Kingdom of Howard“Colter is under the imperium-class spell; it is a magical poison that seeps through every corner of his body. “ Malik announced finally recognizing its effects, he remembered how often it was used in battles before Gian and Colter’s time, “There is one weakness that Dyron has not accounted for.”Dyron glared at the king and flung another black ball of magic at him, and he dodged it cleanly. “Your ambition will be your downfall, old friend” Malik taunted the furious Dyron this time, finally putting it all together. Colter running away. Vida coming over to help and Tessa assisting. It had been in front of him all this time, and finally, a way to save the lives that could still be saved.“The poison indeed courses through every part of their body, except for one” Malik announced, “It could never breach the heart. The mark of Ecanus protects the heart from being fully poisoned, this is why Colter fluctuates in and out of control whi