5 years earlier continued...........Adam Pov The Witch kingdom of shadows. From far away, it would look like a black abandoned house, with holes in the roof and a few abandoned huts surrounding it, but for dragons, we could see it for what it truly was. Their black castle almost rivaled ours since they renovated it recently, thanks to their new queen. The grass was green and kept, most likely with their spells and such. Before the new queen's reign, we hadn't had many issues with them. The old queen kept the witches in check, and we even had an alliance with the witches, but then she passed away 13 years ago due to circumstances out of her control. Ever since, the witches have been out of control, becoming darker with their magic, and bolder with their attacks, especially with their new queen. Atlas was always under the impression that it was the witches who took our mother, but Sorena says there was no activity or plans that she heard of regarding mom, so I dismissed it. I landed
Atlas Pov (Present time) My thoughts played over and over as I continued my search for someone to help me get back to my kingdom. For three weeks I had been free, but unable to locate anyone that could help. This land was so bright and different from mine. I imagine it's very bright due to the five years of captivity I have had to endure due to that demon. It was made clear that it was the son of the Demon lord that resides in hell, which explains how he was strong enough to hold not only me, but Kai as well. The bars of that cell were made of the coldest neon crystals, which is not deadly to dragons unless pierced through the heart, but it can weaken us tremendously due to the coldness of its nature. The day was ending as I concluded my search. I headed back to the cave I had been staying in, flying high above the clouds so I would not be spotted. All I came across were werewolves, and none of them were too keen on helping me. I had considered going to Jessica, as I knew where she w
Ava Pov After another few days of scrying for Brandon's body, I came up with nothing. Neither did Samael or Jasmine. Every time I used my powers, I felt stronger and stronger. Where the energy came from, I had no idea, but I wasn't asking questions. I still have a mission. Dreams. I was dreaming, that was for sure, but this was more of a vision I was having. I wasn't walking anyone's dream, but a part of me knew I was witnessing events that had already come to pass, long ago. I was in a realm I had never seen before. The sky was red, with yellow clouds. There was a huge lake that reeked of unknown power. A woman was there, planting flowers. She had the longest black hair I had ever seen as it hung low to her waist. I approached closer and saw that her eyes were silver. Very beautiful indeed. She looked up as I approached her, and I started to introduce myself when I realized she was not looking at me. She was looking past me. I turned around, only to be greeted by a familiar face.
Adam Pov Over the years, I found out being king and wanting to be king were two different things. I now understood the pressure of what a king was always under when it came to protecting the kingdom, and yes, I admit I had some things I was still working through, but at the end of the day, I still loved this kingdom, and I wouldn't trade the throne for anything. I spun the story to fit my narrative well, but Uncle Ellis always seemed suspicious of me, though he had no proof of anything. My narrative of what happened fit perfectly. The events of how I came to be king five years ago circled my mind as my dragon stirred. Something was troubling him. " What is wrong?" I asked Flame, feeling anxious for an unknown reason. "Something is coming.”, he replied, and I stood up, but as soon as I did, I felt what Flame felt, as both the kitchen doors burst open at once and I saw Atlas. His eyes flashed at everyone before finding me and I knew I was his target. I hadn't seen my brother in five
Brandon Pov (Now called Emilio by Ana) 'How soon will this plan be put into effect,' I asked Ana, as she watched me feed from the 6th victim today alone. "Soon, my love", She tells me as I finish my meal. I was always hungry. " I just have to make sure that bloody witch doesn't find us before we want to be found." She told me. Last time we were found by that witch, she had caught me feeding. I didn't see her though, but I could feel her presence. Her presence brought out something of a memory. Something in me stirred as a beautiful ebony woman with wild black hair and light green eyes. Harim. Or Hemin. I couldn't remember much. A part of me feels like I should know her, but the bigger part of me says to ignore it. Besides, if this woman was important to me, why hadn't she found me yet? As far as I was concerned, Ana saved my life. I owed Ana everything. Best not to ponder on the past. Adam Pov As I tried to kill Atlas with my blade, a portal opened, and a very beautiful girl stepp
Ava Pov Funny how life seems to flash between your eyes at the brink of death. Did I imagine I would die this way? Absolutely not. I knew though, that if I did die, it would always have been in the service of someone else. These are thoughts that travel through my mind as I feel myself sink further and further into darkness before I drop on the ground. What the hell? I was back outside, near the big lake. The same lake from my dreams last time. Was I dreaming? No. I would know if this was a dream, as a dream walker would always know. This...... This felt more like a vision.... but what? I sat up and looked towards the huge castle. Its black bricks seemed to glow under the light of the red sky somehow. Same as last time, I looked towards the lake again and saw the lady with the black hair and silver eyes. She was planting the flowers by the lake. She got up and looked in my direction. I turned around and saw my mother, but this time, she was not looking at me. She was looking at the
Ava Pov " The house. I can't fight its pull", I told Rose, as I started walking towards it. " If you go into that house, one thing is certain. You will not come back out the same", Rose said in the background as I stood at the house's doorsteps. I thought about what she said. If this house revealed the future and past, then maybe it would help me find Brandon somehow. Was he in my future? Was this how I was to save him? Without another look back, I went up the steps. As I got closer to the door, I saw an inscription in Latin that read, " Beware of all who enter here". You would think that should have been enough to turn me around, but I didn't. I proceeded further. I entered the small hut. It was all white inside. A blinding white, but my eyes adjusted. There was nothing in the hut but two stands in the center, each with a red button. On the left, the button said past. On the right, the button said future. I had no reason to look at the past, as I knew everything about myself there
Atlas PovThe relief that went through the room after Ava woke up was beyond relief. Well, all of those except the one person who I was just itching to dig my claws into. We went back out into the lobby after Ava asked for privacy, and Adam decided to portal in at that exact time. " Show her to me!", he demanded. He was the last person I wanted around Ava, though I knew I didn't want the mate bond with her. It was just my guilt for her getting hurt that was the cause of my concern. Still, she can move on with one of her choice. Just not Adam. It was the fact that she looked like the late Sorena that I knew peaked his interest, as it had peaked mine. The doctor moved to the side to let Adam pass through, but I was in front of him in an instant. He was not getting to her. The room was back to being tense. "Get out of my way," he growled, but his little growl didn't affect me. Less he forget, I am still the rightful king to the throne, and the strongest. " Over my dead body are you go