“ 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