My body felt a shock at once. Electricity flowed quickly and then expelled itself out of my body. Was I going to die again? I wondered as I fell to my knees. I breathed heavily as the last of the lightning left. I paused to make sure I wasn’t going to die again.
“Zelda!” I looked up and saw Penn running over to me.
“Penn!”
He scooped me up in his arms and held me tightly. “I thought I lost you!”
“How relieved were you?” I joked.
He set me down and kissed me. “Very relieved. But now you’re back and I’m miserable again.”
I kissed him again. “Are you lying to an Empress? That’s a crime.”
“And what would be my punishment?” Penn smiled down at me.
“You have to marry me…for real this time.”
“You sure I can’t just take death?”
I laughed as Zeke ran over to us and embraced me. “Tell me that’s the last time you almost die!”
“No promises. I think it’s over now, though.” I smiled.&nb
Way far out at the edge of the earth, there is a land not many have heard of.A land called Uquix. In that land many creatures live in harmony with each other by staying out of the other's way. It's lovely.At the far west corner of Uquix was the Kingdom of the Wanix Enchanters called Gynem. There is a grand castle in the center of Gynem where the rulers of the Wanix Enchanters reside.In the throne room, at the back of the castle a girl was sobbing on her knees in front of the Empress."Off with her head!""Please no!" The girl cried."Empress Zelda are you sure?" Posy, the Royal Vizier asked."Yes...wait...um what w
"Zeke?!" Posy asked. "That...thing is Zeke?!""Sure is." I grinned."I-I don't understand.""I don't really either. I guess some Wanixs are werewolves and Zeke is one of them. We've known since he was sixteen.""Are you one too?" She asked."Oh no. I'm simply the Empress. I missed out on the werewolf gene. Thank goodness too, shaving is hard enough as it is!""So is Zeke who that person saw?"I nodded. "He's not always a good boy. Come here Zeke."He trotted over to me and nuzzled my hand, making me pet him. He required so much attention as a wolf.
"I beg your pardon?" Alpha Hunter asked."Just an old Wanix saying. Um, great! Thank you for sharing that. How about I get back to you tomorrow about that? So just...uh go home and we'll be in contact yeah?""We have no home to go to. The Aleni destroyed it. We are to stay with you while we defeat this evil." Alpha Hunter informed me, stepping closer.He smelled like pine and firewood. Kinda hot."Oh, you're gonna stay...here? With us. Um...Posy, will you lead them to the Great Hall? And I'll gather the royals?" I asked."Of course Empress." Posy nodded. "Follow me."When I tried to walk away, Alpha Hunter grabbed my hand. "You'll be coming to this Great Hall also righ
"Um, are you crying?" I asked."Wh-why won't you be my Luna? I'm the Alpha, you can't reject me!" He whined.Was this how Alphas acted? Like whiny children?! I was now severely turned off."Is that worth crying over?""I always get what I want! I want you, Empress Zelda! Please accept me! You're my mate, I waited my whole life for you!" Hunter got on his knees, pleading with me as tears streamed down his face. "Please!""I'm sorry Hunter, but no!" I exclaimed."What's wrong with me?" He cried. "Am I not handsome enough o-or do I need to work out more? I can do that. I can be more interesting for you Empress Zelda. I need you please!"
"I absolutely will not!" I rolled my eyes.Tears filled his eyes again, but this time he held them back. He knew better than to cry in front of his people."You're a cruel leader!" Rhys accused me. "Why is your brother not in charge?""I don't want to marry Hunter either!" Zeke proclaimed.Father chuckled."That was actually funny.""I lack the confidence and overall leadership skills that Zelda has." Zeke informed them. "Plus she looks better in the dresses.""Recycled joke." I muttered."I think we should all take a breath." Mother said camly. "My daughter is a brilliant ruler, and she is doing a noble thing by letting you
"How did you do that?" I asked.Penn jumped and extinguished the fire. "Um, I just rubbed some wood together.""I saw you, Penn. You produced that from your hands.""No, no I didn't.""Are you lying to an Empress?" I challenged. "That's a crime.""And what would be my punishment?" Penn gulped."Death.""Empress, please…""Fine, I'll give you a warning since you didn't know. Now tell me how you did that?"Penn sighed. "I don't know, I'm just able to. It started last year and it freaked me out. Werewolves aren't supposed to have
He merely stared at me for a second before swiping his giant claw at me. I cried out feeling the claws penetrate my arm. Okay this was not Cedric. I used the wind to throw him back. He got back up but before he could attack, a grey wolf jumped out from behind me. I knew immediately it was Penn. His mouth clamped down on the Aleni's arm, causing a roar to escape him. His claws slashed at Penn's side. He let out a yelp as he released the arm. The Aleni slashed him once more. I had to do something. As the Aleni went in for the kill, I summoned a vine to wrap around his neck, yanking him back. I urged the vines to wrap tighter and tighter until a sickening crack could be heard. The Aleni fell limpy to the ground. I watched Penn limp away. I assumed to c
The Wanix were losing their minds.No one had ever punched the Empress in the face. And if they had they surely hadn't lived to tell the tale.I could hear them shouting and someone definitely threatened Hunter with decapitation. Well this wasn't good for our alliance at all.I slowly opened my eyes and saw Zeke leaning over me. "Zel, you okay?""Is my nose bleeding?" I groaned."Just a little bit. At least we finally have proof you're not a vampire.""I still want to know who started that nasty rumor." I said as he helped me up."Empress Zelda, I am so so sorry!" Hunter cried. "Really, it was an accident. I would never intention
My body felt a shock at once. Electricity flowed quickly and then expelled itself out of my body. Was I going to die again? I wondered as I fell to my knees. I breathed heavily as the last of the lightning left. I paused to make sure I wasn’t going to die again. “Zelda!” I looked up and saw Penn running over to me. “Penn!” He scooped me up in his arms and held me tightly. “I thought I lost you!” “How relieved were you?” I joked. He set me down and kissed me. “Very relieved. But now you’re back and I’m miserable again.” I kissed him again. “Are you lying to an Empress? That’s a crime.” “And what would be my punishment?” Penn smiled down at me. “You have to marry me…for real this time.” “You sure I can’t just take death?” I laughed as Zeke ran over to us and embraced me. “Tell me that’s the last time you almost die!” “No promises. I think it’s over now, though.” I smiled.&nb
Posy’s POV I hated her. Why did she do this? Why would she kill herself just to save the rest of us? Why wasn’t she selfish and logical? Why wouldn’t she just let us die for her with honor? Because Empress Zelda Xanatheal was a great leader. No one even cared about Cedric the moment Zelda hit the ground. The Aleni had been struck down and we had no one left to fight. We only wanted to see Zelda. I got to her first. I cried out upon feeling how limp she was in my arms. “Zelda?” I screamed. “Wake up Zelda, now!” She wouldn’t budge. The boys had transformed and put on their pants. Penn dropped to his knees. “Zelda?” He choked out. “Zelda, please wake up. I need you Zelda, please.” He was sobbing as he hugged her lifeless body. Hunter tried to comfort him, but he just pulled away and wailed. “I can’t live without her!” Penn cried out. “I can’t! How do we bring her back? Someone
I stepped towards Cedric in horror. “You killed your father?” I asked shakily. “We both know he deserved it.” “What are you doing here?” “Oh, was I not invited? I’m sorry, I figured maybe my invitation got lost in the crystal mirror.” He feigned innocence. “Cedric, why are you here?” I cried. “You look so pretty in your wedding dress…and I’d make the perfect groom. Everyone’s already here Zel, let’s just do it.” “No, no! We had a deal, Cedric, you swore. Don’t do this!” “Ah the deal…yeah I thought about that, constantly over the last month. I don’t like it. I didn’t go through all of that shit to end up without you. So…the deal is off.” Cedric was many things, but he wasn’t usually a liar. The only thing he had ever really lied to me about was killing Astris and it only took him a few moments to reveal that lie. He didn’t believe in lying, he thought it was a waste of time. He was fine with being rut
“Holy fuck!” I exclaimed. “You’re serious?!” “Very serious,” Penn said nervously digging into his pocket. He pulled out a stunning ring with a gorgeous blue gem on it. “Is that the -” “Gem of Xaxtar from Prince Mako, yeah. I know it was supposed to be a necklace, but I think it would look better on your finger. Posy helped me make it.” He smiled. “So? Can I be your Emperor for life?” “Yes! Of course! Absolutely!” I screamed. Penn got up and kissed me. I wrapped my arms around him tightly, absolutely elated. This was everything I ever wanted. I saved Uquix and I was going to marry the love of my life! He slipped the ring on my finger and I admired it. “It’s huge!” I exclaimed. “Isn’t it?” Posy asked. “I knew you’d love it!” “I can’t believe you didn’t tell me! I mean look at me I have soot all over my face and clothes!” I laughed. “You look beautiful,” Penn assured me before kissing me aga
The lava immediately stopped flowing as golden light shot out the Shadow Precipice. A stunning woman walked out of the light even though there was no ground to stand on. She was stunning! Her long golden hair flowed behind her as the gold light danced off of her dazzling brown skin. Her white eyes were terrifying and yet so warm. She stood between Cedric and I as though trying to decide who the winner was. She turned to Cedric and my heart dropped. I really had lost. But I gave my best effort and everything that I had. I did my best, even if it wasn’t good enough. “You gave a great effort,” She said to Cedric. Suddenly it was just the woman and me. Cedric had disappeared. “Empress Zelda…you are the winner of The Four Trials of the Forsaken Apex.” Wait, I recognized that voice. “Moxdea?” I asked. “Yes, Empress, it is I. In my true form. You have released me from my duty by completing t
We started climbing up the volcano slowly. We figured we should take it slow before things got out of control. The constant rumbling made me incredibly anxious. The volcano could erupt at any point. “Nervous?” Cedric questioned after a few moments of silence. “What makes you think that?” “You’re not usually quiet unless you feel unsure.” “Well...yes I am a little nervous but only because everything we’ve done these last few weeks has led up to this moment. Are you nervous?” I asked. “Yeah a little bit,” He admitted. “About what?” “Losing. Imagine I betrayed my kingdom and killed hundreds of creatures just to lose.” “Wow that would be really embarrassing for you,” I snorted. “Oh shut up.” “What else happened in your weird dream when we went in the quicksand?” I questioned. “It was so strange, but I was really happy. You were my wife. We wanted babies. I thought you we
Cedric was having a hard time leaving the Hartmeda Woodlands.He had been searching for something his whole life and he had found it and now he had to leave it again so soon. Hopefully he could come back and spend more time with Nova and really get to know her.“It was an honor and a privilege to meet you, Empress Zelda. Please come back any time and visit us.” Nova stated.“She will,” Cedric assured her. “She’ll be back as my wife. Who knows, maybe we’ll make a baby here.”“Everytime I stop being disgusted with you, you give me a reason to be again. Congratulations, it’s really a talent.” I declared.“You’re so in love with me,” He grinned.“Anyways, Nova, you are welcome to Gynem any time, really.” I hugged her.“I know my son is a nuisance sometimes, but I would love to have you as a daughter-in-law.&r
There were shouts of panic ringing in the air.As Penn and I were surrounded, I tried to see where the third dagger went. I quickly found out when Hunter started wailing. It was sticking out of his arm, so at least he wasn’t in immediate danger.“Save Zelda,” Penn said hoarsely. “Please, her not me.”“No save Penn first,” I breathed.“Zelda, you’re the priority!” Posy cried.“Royal Vizier Posy, as Empress of Gynem I order you to save Penn first!”Talking with a dagger in my stomach was not easy or pleasant, but I had to get my point across. Penn needed to come first.“What happened?” Zeke ran over to us. “Zelda, no!” He dropped on his knees next to me. “You’re going to be okay. Oh Veone, that’s a lot of blood!”“It’s okay, I’ll be fine.”I didn’t completel
I ran into Nerius’ big open wings.They enveloped me in a tight hug.“What are you doing here?” I asked.“Yurhy srei meings.”“Vacation huh? Are you sure you’re not here because you knew we’d be here?”He paused. “Nresh.”“Liar.” I shook my head.“What is he doing here?” Cedric questioned.“None of your business. Don’t be a jerk.” I stated.“Yeah, you wouldn’t want him to toss you again.” Penn snorted.“Shut it pretty boy!” Cedric stomped over to his mother.“Nerius, you remember Penn.” I smiled.“Shrup boit nurevsh marship?”“Nerius!”“What did he say?”“He asked me if you still cry after intercourse.” I chuckled.“Gue