“ Where is the queen?! " Lord Balor demanded when Cristin entered the council chamber without the queen. “ She is indisposed at the moment. “ Cristin replied with a bright smile. " Then who called this meeting? “ Lady Eleanor asked. “ I did. " Bellamy said walking into the chamber. “ You may be seated. “ " How dare a mere princess give us orders? “" I agree. I am just the princess. But I still have a claim to the throne. Sit! “ She said against seethed teeth and they all sat grudgingly. " As we all know. The Queen is not in a good state of health right now but she's recovering rather speedingly. " " Where is the crowned prince? “ " He is on an important mission to choose his bride. “" What about the ball? “" There will be no ball. He will choose his bride by himself as has been the Storm's tradition for centuries. “ Bellamy glared at the person who asked the question." Where....... “" Are you here to ask questions or to listen?! “ Sebastian said as he walked regally with
“ So how are we going to fight this?" Rosemary asked as they stared at the giant bear which glared at them. They had heard it's sound earlier and they went deeper into the forest to see it. " I don't know. “ Archer whispered. " Use your powers then.“ " I would have if only magic could kill it. “ Archer said and she screamed. " Go away big bear!! “ " That's not helping Rose. “ Archer said. They both turned another and became running as the bear started chasing them. " I shouldn't have shouted. “ Rosemary whispered. " Yes you shouldn't have. “ The bear kept chasing them deep into the forest until they came to a darker part of the forest then it stopped. " Why did it stop? “ Archer asked. " Because it knows it doesn't have to kill us. We'll be dead anyway in the forest of the dead. “ Rosemary sighed. " We're in the forest of the dead? “" Yes. That bear is the gate keeper of the forest. "“ So it let us in?"“ It wanted to kill us. We'd still have to face it if we come out ali
“ Nicklaus? " Lady Sophie whispered. “ I love you. " He muttered. “ You'll always be my mother. " He said and broke the hug. He stared into her eyes and she smiled. “ I love you too. “ " Can I make a request? “" Anything. “" The land of Sapphire belongs to Jeremy. He has your rightful son afterall, give the crown back to him. “ He said and she smiled. " Thank you but I don't think Jeremy would want that burden. “ " He'll learn it. And when everything is over, show him to the whole world as your heir. “ " That would make him unsafe. “" He's safer knowing that there are people who would support his claim. “ Nicklaus said and she sighed. " Okay. If you say so. Thank you Nicklaus. “ She smiled. ..." Your highness. “ Beatrix called as she stood at the door to Sebastian's room. She had dyed her hair purple this time around. " What are you doing here? I don't recall sending for you. “ Sebastian glared at her. " Which is why I came. You've been back for almost two months and yo
“ We've been walking for two days. " Archer complained when Aristomache kept leading him deeper into the forest. “ You've been walking. I've been floating. " She said pointing to her feet which was above the ground. “ No wonder you're not having sympathy on me. " He scoffed. “ My legs hurt. " “ Oh please it only looks difficult when you're searching for the river. Once you've seen it would be like flying home. " “ Why's the river that difficult to find?" “ My mistress hardly cries and the only time she cried was when she lost her firstborn, Arshad. The gods took him from her since she disobeyed them by procreating with a human thereby bringing your kind into this world. “ Aristomache said and she touched her hair when she was done." Why do you always do that when you're tired of talking?“ Archer asked but she didn't reply. " Guess you really all tired then. “ He sighed. He's been walking with Aristomache in the forest for two days. Sometimes it felt like he was with a human, som
“ I was beginning to doubt Aristomache's visions. You are quite smart but slow. I am Moona, your goddess and your mother. " A tall lady with caramel skin that looked exactly like Bellamy said with a smile on her face. She had silver shinning hair and a cute pout on her face. She had Sapphire blue eyes and her body scented like nature. She wore a long shining white garment and her hair was decorated with flowers. She also had this powerful aura around her. “ You're...." Your sister is my reincarnated form. She is my unborn child from centuries again. “ Moona said. " The cure?" “ The cure has always been with you even before you came here. Your mother is a fighter and your sister is a healer even if she doesn't know it yet. Joined together, your mother would overcome her illness. " “ But that isn't a cure......"“ You're right. There is no cure. You mother was infected with the devil's magic. The dark is inside of her and only her can fight it. " “ No there's has to be a cure. I
Bellamy was getting prepared for the ball when Sebastian barged in without knocking. The maids hurriedly left them alone and they stood staring at each other eyeball to eyeball.“ Why wasn't I informed?" Sebastian finally broke the silence.“ You must have seen the decorations." Bellamy scoffed. “ I'm not talking about the ball. Why wasn't I informed about court's decision?" “ You've been too busy sparing to even notice. " She frowned. “ Besides I'm the second child. It's my duty. " She shrugged.“ Well I'm the second son. I'm supposed to be doing this not you. " He said. “ Bastian. ..."“ Don't you remember the seer's prophecy when we got back?" “ I do. But what if it's a lie?" “ How could that be a lie?" “ You're too powerful to be with someone else. You could kill that person. And...... “" We've had sex. “ Bellamy interrupted and his eyes grew wider than normal. " What? “" We did. Back in New York, we had sex. “ " Phew here I was thinking my sister was till innocent, bada
" What did you just say?" Bellamy stuttered. "I promised you I would build a similar garden here." He whispered. She looked up and stared deep into his eyes. "Jon... Jon. " She stuttered again. " I told you to wait. " He said sexily and she gasped. "You.... "I'm so sorry I didn't reply your letters. I was scared. I didn't know how I was going to tell you that this is the real me. " "You're a prince of the land of Sapphire? " Yes I am. My real name is Nicklaus Greyhill." "You're the guy at the hotel months ago? " She asked again and he nodded. "I've been looking for the best way to tell you this...." He said and stopped. " Can we go outside?" " Yes. You have lots of explanation to do. "She said as she followed him out of the ballroom. When they were outisde, she stared at him waiting for an explanation. "I came to New York because of you. I wanted to be closer to you. I wanted you to love me sincerely not out of duty. " He narrated. " I'm sorry for lying to you. I would h
“ Archer, what are you doing here?" Bellamy asked as she helped him up while Nicklaus helped Rosemary. “ I found it. " Archer said breathing heavily. “ The antitode?" “ Yes I found it. " “ Thank heavens. But why did you come through the back?" Bellamy asked and he looked back before staring at her. “ We were attacked by some men on the palace road. " Rosemary replied. “ Attacked?"“ Twice, the first was after we came out of the forest, the second was here. We had to take a double route and came through the back. " Rosemary explained. “ I need to get the cure to mother now. “ Archer said and Bellamy nodded. They half ran and half walked to the queen's chambers. She was breathing heavily like someone who had asthma. Her eyes were still closed and her skin was pale and dry. “ Mother. " Archer called silently as he fought back the tears. “ The royal physician's been using heat to keep her alive. " Bellamy sighed. “ She won't be needing that anymore. " Archer muttered as he walk
The palace halls were decorated with flowers and beautiful lights. It was the wedding ceremony of Princess Bellamy Storm and Prince Nicklaus Grey. Everyone and everywhere was bubbling with excitement for it was the excitement of the season. “ Your Majesty.“ Miranda bowed her head slightly as King Archer walked past her. " The princess is still being dressed. “" Send the maids out. I want to speak to my sister alone. “ Archer said and she nodded. " Out. “ Miranda said to all the maids in the dressing room. When they were all out, Archer walked in looking elegant. " Another royal wedding. “ Archer sighed and she giggled. " I know what you want to say, brother. “ Bellamy said. " I was so sad when you weren't there for my wedding..... Seeing you right now makes me feel sad and relived. I wish I could spend more time with you but now you're getting married. My little sister is a full grown woman. It's hard to let you go. “ He sniffed. " You're not letting me go brother. You're lettin
After forcing Bellamy into a red gown, they went to their separate rooms to dress up while Nicklaus stayed with her. “ You look beautiful." Nicklaus smiled. “ You've said that a million times. " Bellamy chuckled and he pecked her forehead.“ I'll say it over and over again. As much I'd like, I don't want to miss out again." He said affectionately. “ And you won't. You didn't miss out on anything. It was my decision not yours. So please do not feel guilty. There was nothing you could have done." She said and stared deeply immediately into his eyes. “ I love you Nicklaus. Nothing is gonna ever change how I feel about you. " She said slowly licking her lips seductively. “ If you keep doing that, we might just have to skip the ball for real. " He said huskily against her neck and she closed her eyes. “ I woukd love that." She moaned as he nibbled on her neck. “ Love what? " Arleta asked barging in unannounced. “ Get your ass up and let's go to the ball before we're too late. “ ...
It's been seven days since the birth of Prince Zoran. Rosemary was stronger thanks to Queen Minerva's herbs. They were praying for the circumcision of the prince. Sebastian had sent word of Bellamy's arrival and the whole castle couldn't wait to see the princess once again especially Queen Minerva. ...SEVEN DAYS AGO.Nicklaus helped Bellamy out of the water and he took her to where the others were sleeping. Sebastian was the first to sense her. It has always been in him to know when she was around since they were children.“ Bells?" He bat his eyelashes together as he stood up slowly. He opened his eyes and staggered at first when he saw Bellamy with Nicklaus. “ Baby brother. " Bellamy smiled widely. Her smile was the same but her aura ahd changed. “ Bells?" “ It is I, dear brother. " Bellamy said and pulled him in a hug. “ Look, I'm real." “ You're alive? You're back?"“ I'm not going nowhere. I'm back to stay forever. " She chuckled as he hugged her back. “ Bells. " He cried.
The thorough search for Bellamy's body began. It became fiercer when Rosemary narrated her vision. Everyone in the kingdom was at alert for the person who had taken the young princess. Rosemary's due date was almost near, so Archer had to stay with her and run the kingdom too. Queen Minerva was always at the garden since she came out of the room. It was as if she didn't hear the news of Bellamy's disappearance. “ Your Majesty, lunch is ready. " Miranda came to get her in the garden but she refused as usual. “ Let her be, Miranda. I'll ask the King to come speak to her himself." Cristin sighed. “ I hope he's able to. " ..THE FOREST OF THE DEADBellamy walked in the forest barefooted like she had no care in the world. Her body had long reunited with her soul the moment she disappeared from the cave. She came straight to the forest since it was the only place that felt like home. She had been waiting for days for someone to find her in the forest but no one came. “ Will they reall
It's been two weeks since Rosemary saw her last vision. She was near her due date but she felt uncomfortable. She always had this fear whenever she went to the midwife for checkups. “ Relax baby. It's gonna be fine. " Archer would always tell her but she still had this fear. She didn't tell them the whole truth about what she saw. In her vision, she was told that for one to live again, another must give her life. She didn't want to be the one who would go neither did she want her baby who would be the heir to the throne to leave too. “ Your Majesty. " Miranda said walking into her room. She had actually sent for her when she felt the usual uneasiness. “ You've had a baby when you were my age right?" She asked and Miranda stared blankly for a while before nodding slowly. “ Tell me, Miranda. Was it this painful?" “ Your Majesty.."“ Just tell me."“ It was uncomfortable and yes, it was painful when I had my baby. But every woman has her own hormones. Yours might not be painful. " M
“ Is she your mother?" Sebastian asked Bianca who had this blank expression on her face. “ I don't know. I don't even know what to believe again. How can my birth mother be this beautiful and I'm like this?" She feigned tears and Archer arched his brows. “ You're not sad coz she abandoned you, you're sad coz she's more beautiful." He said in belief. “ That too. I mean how could she leave me and still be more beautiful than I am?" She frowned. “ Your Majesty." Lady Celine bowed her head one more time waiting for Archer to talk to her.“ I didn't send for you, my lady. Your daughter did." Archer said and she stared at him confused. “ My daughter? You must be mistaken your Majesty. I don't have a daughter. Charles is my only son." Lady Celine said. “ Adopted." Charles muttered. “ We'll discuss this at the palace in two days. Come to the palace in two days." Archer said and she disappeared with Charles. “ Why did she disappear? “ Bianca asked. " What you saw was an illusion. She
“ Bianca are you sure you want to do this?" Arleta asked one more time when they got to the border. It was after dusk and the moon was almost out when they got there. “ Yes. They need us. " Bianca smiled. “ Just say you like Sebastian. " Violet scoffed. “ I like him. What's wrong about that?" Bianca said and Cole coughed. “ What?!" She glared at him. “ Isn't Nora coming to see you off?" Jeffrey asked Cole who said nothing. " Maybe she's still sulking. “ Arleta said. " I never wanted to leave her but Bianca's right. We were wrong leaving our family just a month after Bellamy's death. “ Cole sighed. " If she really loves you, she'll regret this decision. “ Bianca shrugged. " Cole! “ Nora called running to them. " She came!“ Cole smiled widely but her next words made his smile drop. " Don't go. Stay with me. “ She said and Arleta raised her left eyebrow. " What! “" Don't go. We've only been together again for just six months and now you want to leave me to stay with a family
“ Oh my God!" Bianca gushed happily. She wasn't expecting this kind of welcome. She had always been a bully right from middle school so she couldn't make more friends aside Violet. “ Dad? Violet? Jeffrey? Arleta! Oh my God! Cole! You're back. " She said and pulled both Arleta and Cole in a tight hug. “ Yes we are. And welcome back from Italy. " Arleta chuckled. “ I never knew I had so much friends. " Bianca said as she looked around in tears.“ Bitch what's the tears for?" Violet nudged her shoulders and she laughed. “ I missed you too, miss tiger." She hugged her tightly. “ Is Bellamy back too? And Sebastian?" Bianca asked when they had all settled in. Her father had retired to his room and left the youngsters to celebrate. The room suddenly turned gloomy when she asked the question and she wondered why. “ Guys I hope it's not what I'm thinking... Don't tell me.... “" Bellamy had to sacrifice herself to save the inhabitants of earth. “ Cole said. " And Sebastian is a now a sh
SEVEN MONTHS LATER.NEW YORK.“ Hey babe. Good morning. " Cole said as he stared at the beautiful face in front of him. She opened her eyes slowly and smiled when she saw him staring at her closely. “ Good morning handsome. “ Nora said and pecked his lips. " I'm so glad you're back in my arms again. “ He said. " Thanks to someone for bringing me back to you. “ She giggled. " Yeah, thanks to her. I wish she was here to experience all this. “ He sighed and she held his face. " Hey, she's happy wherever she is. “ Nora said and he nodded. " I hope so. “ Cole got back together with Nora a month after Bellamy's death. The border stood stronger than before but only members of the royal family could go between two worlds. The first thing he did when he got back was ask Nora out. " I really missed you baby. “ Nora said and claimed his lips. ...." Arleta! Arleta! Wait. " Jeffrey called running after her as she ran out of the house. “ Don't try to stop me Jeffrey. I need to kill her. "