When I opened my eyes, the world around me was different than I’d ever seen it before.
It was green and dark. It was incredibly forest-like and yet didn’t feel anything like the real world. It almost seemed like it was an unfinished place. Like someone had started creating it, but got stopped halfway through. It was eerie and creepy and if I could feel, I think it would be quite cold.
“Well this is horrifying.” Penn whispered.
I turned to look at him. He was a ghost. The most handsome damn ghost I’d ever seen in my life, but still a ghost.
“We’ve gotta start looking for the others.” I said. “Who knows how long it’ll be until sunrise?”
I tried to pull him but my hand went right through his.
Right, we’re not solid anymore.
We floated through the strange world. For being dead and having nothing to do, ghosts sure were scrambling around l
“So what exactly are Head Phantoms?” I questioned. “Like what do they do?”“They watch over the Darkened Shore. They’re kind of the guards.” Agaras explained. “They’re supposed to make sure everyone who’s supposed to be remains here and beings that aren't supposed to be here stay away.”“Not very good at their jobs are they?” Penn asked.“Well they are blind.” Gwenna pointed out. “They can sense a non ghost, though. That’s why we must be careful. Even if they can’t see you, they can find you.”“And the others too.” I groaned. “And we have no idea where they are.”“We will find them, Zelda, don’t worry.” Penn assured me. “Gwenna, Agaras, may I ask...is this all there is in the afterlife? Is there a Twilight Nexus or Ravaged Hollow?”“Of course there is!” Gwenn
When my eyes snapped open I couldn’t exactly figure out where I was at first. It took a moment to realize I was under the deck on a cot.“You were right.” Penn’s voice stated next to me. He was shirtless and I’m pretty sure naked under the cover. “They were having sex.”“Lucky ghosts.” I grinned, leaning over to kiss him. “Maybe we should finish what they started.”“I could be tempted.”“Empress Zelda where are you?” Hunter called.I rolled my eyes. “Another time, darling.”Penn groaned as we started getting dressed. We hurried above deck. The sky was orangish-purple and absolutely stunning!“Well somehow we made it out of there.” I sighed heavily. “How do we all feel?”I was met with grumbles and groans. Okay they weren’t happy. And why should they be?“Well is anyone hungry?&rd
Indrick was right, the ship was sinking and rather fast!“What are we gonna do?” Cedric asked. He was hyperventilating. “I-I can’t swim!”“Well you’d better learn now!!” Zeke exclaimed. “Swimming is the only option!”“We have to grab our bags!” Penn ran down to the lower deck, followed by Hunter and Oz.Cedric was frozen, clinging to the side of the tilting ship.“What are we supposed to do?” Posy asked. “We can’t even see land! Where do we go?”“Um, I don’t know!” I admitted. “I have no idea what we’re supposed to do! I think we just die!”Sure, that’s dramatic, but also a possibility!“We should jump ship now!” Balkin called as the water reached the deck.“I can’t!” Cedric shouted. “I can’t swim.”“I
Penn’s POVAt this point I wasn’t even surprised with Zelda getting kidnapped. It was to be expected now.How did she manage to get kidnapped so much? She was the strongest and most powerful woman I knew and yet was so easy to abduct.I understand why she was always taken. I mean she was the most beautiful person to grace this entire earth. I wanted to take her away the moment I met her too. Not only did my heart recognize her as my mate, but my mind did too.Seeing the way she had stood up to Hunter solidified that she was the woman for me.Of course she was intimidating and I was scared of telling Hunter that I loved her, but I would do anything for her. I would lay my life on the line for a second. No that I ever get the chance to. She’s usually taken before I even have a chance to do that of course.“What is with everyone taking my sister?” Zeke groaned. “Is she that appealing?”
Zelda’s POVSo I was breathing underwater.Kind of cool, kind of unsettling. I wasn’t sure how I got these gills, but I was more concerned by the fact that two mermaids were abducting me.“Ladies, where are we going?” I asked.“Oh you’ll see! You’ll love it, Empress.” Talise smiled at me.They pulled me through the water at top speed. I barely got to take in my surroundings. I just knew that there was a lot of colors and that they were insanely beautiful.I was brought to a castle that looked like it was made out of glass. It was stunning, but I wondered how comfortable it could really be.“State your name and purpose.” A merman guard commanded.“Lars, you know it’s us. Denize and Talise. We have with us an Empress that we think Prince Mako would like to meet.” Denize grinned.“An....Empress you say?” Lars as
“I’m sorry sir, but I am Empress Zelda’s future husband.” Prince Mako proclaimed. “She even knows how I like my eggs in the morning!”Penn glared at me. “He doesn’t know how I like mine though.” I said quickly. “Didn’t even bother asking.”“You can’t marry the Empress!” Hunter complained. “If you like her, get in line we’re all waiting.”“I’m a Prince, I do not wait!” Prince Mako announced.“Well I’m a King, so I rank higher!” Cedric declared.“A king?” An orange hair mermaid questioned. “You didn't mention you were a king! Princess Ria can marry you and rule over the Slumbering Reef!”“Yes!” I smiled. “And then I don’t have to marry Prince Mako. It’s a win/win!”“No!” Prince Mako and Cedric chorused.&nbs
“Lock us up?” I asked. “That’s a bit extreme, isn’t it?”“We can’t have you trying to escape.” Prince Mako stated. “We must have a ruler for the Slumbering Reef.”“Honestly, both of you are terrible choices for a ruler.” Zeke shook his head. “A leader is supposed to do what’s best for their people, not themselves.”“And what would be best for our people?” Princess Ria questioned.“Neither of you, it seems.” Posy stated.“I am a great ruler.” Prince Mako declared.“As am I!” Princess Ria protested.“Prove it.” I challenged. “Act like it! The two of you are not exhibiting good qualities of a ruler. You’re mean, forceful, and more concerned with what the other is doing as opposed to your kingdom. The Slumbering Reef is suffering because of it. You r
Penn pulled away slightly.“What are you doing?” I asked.“I have to calm down or I’ll mark you.”“Do it.”Penn’s glowing green eyes widened before lunging for my neck again. Still he fought off the urge.“Zelda...if you don’t mean this, I can’t take it back.” Although we were talking, his thrusts stayed at the same pace.“I said I was yours.” I moaned. “So take me Penn.”I wasn’t scared this time. Penn wasn’t Cedric. I was giving him permission. He loved me and this would show the world that he did.Penn’s hand slipped under neck, tilting it up. The glowing in his eyes was brighter than ever. I closed my eyes as he leaned down.I held him tightly as his teeth fully penetrated my neck. I tried to focus on the pleasure of making love as opposed to the pain of his bite.I th