“Empress Zelda!” I woke up to see Wyatt bent over me in concern. “Empress Zelda, are you okay?”
“I don’t feel good,” I whispered. “I’m burning up.”
“I know I can feel. Let me get you some water.”
I glanced down at my leg. The crystallization had spread and now my entire leg was blue and shiny.
I looked over at Cedric to see his entire arm was blue. “Are you okay?” He asked.
“Perfect,” I breathed. “Never been better.”
“You look beautiful.”
“That loss of eye sight must be hitting you now.”
“Do you think we’re gonna make it?” Cedric questioned.
“Maybe not.” I shivered, suddenly getting hit with the chills. “Be crazy if we did all of that just to die in a cabin basically from frostbite.”
“Pretty embarrassing.&rd
There was only darkness.No Darkened Shore, no Twilight Nexus, no Ravaged Hollow.All darkness.There was also no Cedric. I was completely alone.I looked around, waiting for something to come to me, but nothing did. Finally my eyes landed on a little square of light.The light at the end of the tunnel. There really was nowhere else to go.I took my time, slowly walking towards the light. I didn’t want to rush this. I had all the time in the world.When I got close to the light I took a deep breath. I closed my eyes and walked through the light.There’s an angel with wings above me. She looked concerned. “Zelda, are you okay?”“No, I’m hungry.” I groaned. “I want to eat. Is there food in the afterlife?”“Afterlife? No sweetie, you’re alive.” Posy said gently.“How?” I sat up and look
Posy’s POVI could fly after Zelda, but somehow I knew there was no point.She was going to be taken to exactly where we needed to go anyways. I just hoped she wasn’t in any immediate danger.No one was really freaking out this time. We were used to it. This was now just a normal occurrence.Penn sighed heavily. “Well, she went that way.”Sometimes I felt bad for Penn. Zelda was not an easy girl to be in love with. Even without the two other men fighting for her heart. I'm sure Penn was exhausted from everything that had happened in regards to her. It's a miracle he hasn't cracked yet.The thing about Zelda is she already knew how great she was. She was aware of what she deserved and once she decided that she wouldn't settle for nothing less, that was it. There was no changing her mind.Well there was no changing her mind about anything really. Zelda was a stubborn woman. I both lo
Zelda’s POVI was never going to live this down! I was always going to be the damsel in distress from here on out. After that whole proclamation I just made about being a powerful woman and this is what happens? How completely and utterly embarrassing! Penn was going to always bring this up. He’d probably tell our children about this.Who the fuck gets kidnapped by a goddamn key anyways?! How was it even strong enough to carry me? Not that I’m heavy or anything but I’m definitely heavier than a damn key!Still I didn’t think I was in any real danger. The key seemed nice enough and I was having a good time. For the most part I liked flying. It was like being in another world. It was thrilling.The one good thing about these kidnappings is I had time to reflect on myself and how I was feeling about the journey.Right now I was glad it was almost over. The suspense regarding my fate was absolutely killing me!
Cedric looked like he would scream, throw up or faint. He might do all three honestly. This was not something I ever saw coming, so how could he?I looked at Wyatt who looked like he wasn't breathing.“Um, Nova, I'm sure an explanation would be great.” I stated.“Right. Um, well...god I never wanted to be a mother.” Nova started. “But Cedric I fell in love with your father and then we had you. I loved you so much, but it's still not what I wanted. When you were one, I...had an affair with Wyatt’s father. He was married. It was so wrong, but I just wanted to feel alive again. And then I got pregnant with Wyatt and I didn't know what to do. I told his father to keep him. His wife couldn't have children and I thought it would be best if they raised him.”“Only it wasn't.” Wyatt whispered. “Dad left. I stayed with his wife who I thought was my mother and she hated me! She treated me like dirt!
“What?” I asked.“I did what you asked and I listened to her and Zelda...I think Wyatt and I need to stay here. To catch up and to heal. I’m giving up on the Trials.”Time froze suddenly and a force field surrounded only Cedric and me before we were transported to Moxdea’s plane.Red smoke surrounded us as she floated in front of us.“You wish to give up King Cedric?” She asked.“Yes, Moxdea, I do.”“Are you willing to pay the price for that?”“What’s the price?” Cedric questioned.“You will be stripped of all of your powers; both Aleni and Wanix. You can never get them back. You will be completely mortal.”Cedric’s eyes widened.“Um, I’d have to give up becoming an Aleni...forever.”“Not a nice deal having to give up something you want forever, hu
Nova is a morning person.I was not.“Good morning!” She sang loudly outside of mine and Penn's door. “Who wants breakfast?!”“Later!” I groaned.“I don't know, I'm feeling pretty ravenous right now.” Penn whispered, wrapping his arms around me and kissing my neck. “I could devour something.”“You are a hornwolf.” I giggle.“You let me bite you, this is your fault.”“Is it always going to be like this? You're always going to be this crazy about me? Forever?”“Of course I am, Zelda. I love you. You're going to be my wife. Why would I not be crazy about you?”“But what if it's just all the danger we've been in? Sure our love is passionate and exciting with me almost dying every other day, but what about when we're back at the castle and just living in Gynem?” I questioned.“
“No,” Cedric whispered. “Is that a bite, Indrick?”“Yes, Chief, I think it is.” Indrick whispered.“So...what do we do?” Wyatt asked. “Is it reversible?”Nova shook her head. “No sweetie, it isn't. There's no reversing a Zombie bite. It's just not possible.”“So what do we do?” Posy asked.“I think...you have to kill me.” Indrick admitted, breathing heavily.“No,” I stated. “Th-there must be another way. We can save him right?”My friends looked confused. “Zelda, he's an Aleni.” Zeke pointed out.“But he was always so nice to me.” I breathed. “I think he's misunderstood.”“Babe, as much as that can be true...he can't stay with us if he's a Zombie.” Penn squeezed my thigh. “It's not safe.”“There must be some
“Oh, wife.” Cedric breathed. “That’s um…”“Great!” I finished for him. “Absolutely wonderful!”“Really cool.” Wyatt stated.“They wish to see the Phoenixs,” Nova informed Liberty. “They’re doing the Four Trials of the Forsaken Apex.”“Oh my!” Liberty smiled. “How fun! Well let’s go see the others.”We followed them. “A wife?” Cedric whispered to me.“At least you know why she wasn’t happy with your dad.” I offered.“I never wondered why she didn’t want to be with my father, he’s an awful man.”“So you take after him?” Penn questined, wrapping his arm around my waist.“Penn!” I scolded.“What? I’m just being honest. He’s awful and just because he’s working thro