Nina awoke in the woods.She looked around her.How did she get here? "Aiden?" her voice echoed back in return."Aiden!" she called out loudly this time but got no response.She was in the middle of no where, surrounded by trees that looked abnormally tall.She felt too scared too move a limb.Little animals scurried here and there on the rustled leaves,making frightening noises that made Nina flinch."Did you miss me?" Startled,Nina turned to see the Keeper.This time he was dressed more cuddly and his silver hair was combed neatly to the back.Does this man ever get tired?He smiled as he read her thoughts"How could I rest,my dear?" he stopped in front of her "You didn't complete the last mission.You couldn't bring me the vault that would unlock me out of here"He circled around her."Didn't you say you wanted to ease Aiden of the mating bond? However you are going against your word and you're making love with him"Nina stared at him."Don't be surprised." Zeres said "I now live in
Nina had little knowledge about the use of swords but she dreaded it.They looked heavy and uncomfortable to use.When Blake was alive, he'd taught her how to use the daggers.By far,that felt like the only comfortable weapon for her to use.So she could only stare at Aiden blatantly."This is so heavy.I cannot lift it" "Try" he said non chalantly.Nina could barely understand why he was giving her an indifferent attitude.They had something wonderful together last night yet he was acting like he had made a big mistake.Hurt,she pushed it aside and decided to keep mute.She took the sword from the ground and held onto it with both hands.Still it felt heavy.Aiden was standing just a meter apart from her and he held his sword with only a hand.Nina swallowed as she tried to dangle the sword but it looked like she was the one being dangled."Take a comfortable stance" came the voice of Aiden.Nina blinked and tried to copy his stance but Aiden had no stance.He only stood like a tree.Eve
Nina returned the slap in the same manner.She pulled Raven's arm."Does it hurt so much to be alone and not have anybody by your side?"Raven jerked her hands off."It's better than having someone who will never love you" Nina clenched her fist as she grabbed Raven by the hair.Aiden came just in time and pulled them off each other.Nina jerked out of his grip."I will never accept you as my Queen!" Raven yelled"I have no intentions of marrying your wretched brother.Besides,I am already a queen and more""Well you go tell that to him because he's around and his coronation will begin soon" with that Raven stormed off.Aiden gazed at Nina who walked out on him.He moved ahead to keep the horse back in the stable when a heard a soft chuckle behind him."Hello there," began King Klaus "..loser" "Your son's coronation is about to begin and all you can do is pick on me?" Aiden retorted"If you're implying that something might happen you might just as well,forget it.My son, your King holds
"Long Live the Queen! Long Live the Queen!"The Kingdom of Fye was filled with chants for Nina.Mateo grabbed her arm and pulled her aside as his father took over the event."Are you trying to go against me?" his voice was deep and hoarse"What? No!" Nina continued in her pretence "Why would I go against you?"Mateo stared at her as she continued to turn his brain.Nina saw this route as her path to revenge."You are their King, it's only right for you to rule with an iron hand but as their future Queen I cannot do the same."She continued "Beside fear,there must be love"Mateo gently released his hold on her as he went and stood beside his father.He looked down at the people with a stern face.King Klaus took the crown.A silence full of dread reigned as the crown slowly came upon Mateo's head.Reluctantly,there was a low chants of Long Live the King by the people of Fye.It was more than obvious that the confidence and love that was present in their chants for Nina was absent for hi
Nina had lost consciousness halfway through the night.Her body collapsed under the screams and constant tears and pleas for them to stop.But they didn't.Aiden was beaten to stupor and he could barely recognize himself.It wasn't until Nina lost consciousness did Mateo order the guards to stop.He would have killed Aiden then but he planned on using him to make Nina agree to this marriage.After all,she would need to denounce Aiden before he can claim her.Aiden would be the right threat to use.Mateo had ordered the guards to take Nina away.He then walked into the cell.The walls and floor was splattered with blood.Aiden's blood.His whole body bled and he groaned in deep pains.Mateo squatted to his level,a smirk curving up his lips."Who would think you'd be this weak and easy to defeat?"He shook his head in pity "It's feels good to be powerful,eh?" he chuckled "No one can go against you."He grabbed his chin harshly."Even if you manage to resist for long do you think Nina would
She looked haggard and frail.Nina held her. "Are..are you okay? What happened to you?!""I'm fine" even her voice sounded weak "Mateo denounced me already so I still feel a little weak""What?! He denounced you?!" Nina couldn't believe her ears.Alicia sighed as she grabbed Nina's hands."Don't shout too much" she then reached out for something inside her hood "Here" she handed it to Nina."What's this?" Nina marvelled at the blue shiny substance in her hands."The other time when you had ask if there was another way to stop Mateo" she paused "Yes there is a way" she said.Nina's eyes brightened."I had only lied because if he had known that there's another way to stop him he'd get rid of it and then there'd be no other way" Alicia saidNina quickly nodded "But..how do I use this?""The slightest chance you get, you'll have to rip his chest open and place this in it""Rip his chest open???" Nina's eyes widened "How would I do that? Perhaps I'm not able to..to do this,what then would
"Jenna." Nina whispered as she ran and quickly enveloped her in a tight hug."My lady.." Jenna whispered back as they held each other in a tight hug."Where..where have you been?" Nina asked as she stared at her."Master Aiden released me from the dungeon secretly." Jenna replied "I had to hide for fear of been seen"Nina sighed "Aren't they looking for you?" She shook her head "Considering the present crisis,my lady,who will notice my absence"Nina went quiet as she remembered that the kingdom was truly in crisis."Are you okay,my lady?" Jenna asked, breaking the silence "I went to say Master Aiden in the dungeon"At that, Nina's face instantly lit up."You did??" she began to falter "How..how is he?""He was badly injured." Jenna replied sadly "Even though I took some ointment with me I couldn't treat it all properly"Nina's eyes filled with tears "Will..will he be alright?""I'm sure he'll be fine" Jenna said in order to comfort her.Nina quickly grabbed her hands "Jenna, let's sn
It was evening by the time Nina dismissed the training.Unaware of what would happen she told them to come again tomorrow.With that,she turned and went up to her room.However she was surprised to see maids and guards scurrying up and down, preparing one thing or the other.Vampire men gathered at one corner were staring intently at her.The blood lust in their eyes made Nina run for her life.She was glad Mateo wasn't in the room when she stepped in.She quickly pulled off the armor and stored in a safe place.After which she took a quick bath and wore a simple gown.She just wanted to sleep and pass the night immediately.However,the moment she laid on the bed the door to room banged open."My lady!" Jenna screamed It made Nina sit up abruptly,her heart in chaos.Jenna closed the door shut and hurriedly entered the room.Nina stood to meet her at once "My lady,you have to run away now!""What??" Nina shook her head,she didn't understand anything "Why,Jenna? Is something the matter?"
New Year's night was great.The most wonderful thing ever.Aiden was coronated King and Damon,the right hand man.Nina automatically became Queen and she chose Kiyiya as her assistant.The greatest thing that would ever happen in the whole land.Nina couldn't at the same time, govern her city and stay with her husband here in Kingdom Fye.So she fulfilled destiny by bringing the two opposite worlds together.She destroyed the hatred and enmity and in place created room for love and unity.Everyone lived in harmony and it was just what she wanted.She was most grateful to her father.He was the first one to believe in her.And at a time she hadn't yet realized her powers.She wished there was a way for her to transport both from the underworld to the real world but Alicia said it was no longer possible.For she could only choose one to stay in forever.And she had chosen here.Kingdom Relf.She changed the name into a unitary and combination of the last two letters of Vampire and Werewolf.
Kiyiya gasped loudly,she glared at him."Let go off me!"He held her still against the wall."Why Kiyiya?" he groaned from within "Why did you hide it from me!" he thundered"Please, Damon.." she looked away,tears filling her eyes "I..I don't want to talk about this!""You will have to! How long will you continue to run?? How did you expect me to make amends if I do not know why you want to end things between us!""I don't want you to make amends!" Kiyiya shouted back "Don't bother! Because I am tired..I can't..I can't do this anymore!" He went quiet for a while."What more can I offer you?! All my life with you has been all lies! I was deceitful! A traitor! After all these,do you still expect me to face you,look you in the eye and pretend all is well?""No" she answered her own rhetorical question.She gazed at him."You've done more than enough for me,Damon" she began "But I never deserved a man like you and I'm not ashamed to admit it""So please.. let's end things before the new
A week later.It was the new year.A week ago after the victory of Nicolina and the beginning of her era,everyone had great plans for the preparations of the new year.They wanted it all in one because it was indeed a new year.It signified the end of the tyrant and the commencement of new friendships.The palace was re-constructed beautifully and by Nina's will did enmity between neighbouring kingdoms, ended.In fact she had summoned for all under Kingdom Fye to attend the upcoming ceremony.Kiyiya and Raven had chosen to go over to the farther lands to inform them of the New Year Festival and to invite them to the palace.Considering how far the journey is it wasn't until a week later did they return and Kiyiya did this on purpose.She didn't want to cross path with Damon.Although she was hurting terribly for having to stay away from him but she couldn't bring herself to look at him and love him the same again.She didn't want a relationship where there'd be compromises,even though s
He threw his arms around her without the slightest caution and pulled her into his embrace fiercely.Their skin contact created a warm spark that ushered into their hearts floods of love.It was like the eruption of a volcano.It took seconds before Nina wrapped her hands around his neck.Even though her love for him that was sleeping in the crevice of her heart had awoken by the touch of his hands,she still remained adamant about her decision.She maintained that it was because she loves him.So therefore,she was willing to let him go...to the person he truly loves.He withdrew,holding her face in his palms and rested their foreheads together"I feel so blessed to have you" he whispered."How..how did you manage to get back?" he asked with his hands all over her,gazing at her wounds that were slowly healing.Nicolina smiled."You're looking at the Keeper of the Underworld" It took few seconds for him to understand and when he did,he couldn't help but smile at the warrior she has now
Alicia went between them and seperated them."This isn't the time to fight!" she sniffed "Raven just died,we have no idea where Mateo is and all you can do is fight??!""Fight??" Aiden chuckled "Trust me,when all this is over I will make his life miserable!""Aiden!" Alicia shot a look at him "When did you become this way?!""Since when everything was taken away from me"Kiyiya was all quiet however the moment she saw Damon running towards them she immediately opened her mouth to speak."I think I should go to the palace and..and-" she didn't think of the lie yet when he came and interrupted."Mateo has taken the vault!" he announced."No..he mustn't release it yet!" screamed Alicia as she immediately began to run towards the palace.The rest followed after her.Mateo,on seeing them,created a force field to stop them from coming closerAlicia banged on it."Don't do it,Mateo!! The Keeper will kill us all!!" she screamed.He grinned and then broke the vault into two "Nooo!!" Kiyiya sc
A thin line of blood crept down her lips.He withdrew the sword from her,making more blood to gush out.Raven fell on her knees,her sword dropping from her hand."Goodbye,Princess" Mateo grinned as he raised his sword to cut off her head."Noooo!" Klaus screamed as he ran towards them but it was impossible to get there on time.Just as the sword lowered,it stopped midway in the air.Klaus stopped in his tracks and so did the others.What was happening?They could all see Mateo struggling with his sword ,however it hanged there on the air.A large hand grabbed his throat from nowhere.It was more of happiness than surprise to see him again.He looked nothing like he did back at the dungeon.It was like he'd gone for a thorough transformation but this wasn't the time to ogle.Aiden narrowed his eyes."I've come to pay you a visit" he smirked as he looked around "I don't see any chairs or wine?"He hissed slightly "Oh..I forgot! It's not a time for you to make merry, you're gonna die soon
They marched together all the way to the palace.Luckily,Mateo was still finding it difficult to open the vault.He was in the room trying to reach the Keeper about the process of opening the vault when one of his soldiers came and alerted him about the crowd gathered outside.Mateo was at first surprised.He thought the soldier had lost his mind.However,when he moved to look through his window he caught them.He wasn't the least surprised.Instead he changed out of his casual clothing and into his fighting suit."Get the soldiers ready" Mateo ordered even when he knew he wouldn't be needing them.He stepped out of the palace,his jacket flowing with the wind.He smiled."Hello." he said sarcastically "I see it is my ex-wife leading this useless battle"He shrugged"What really made y'all think you can defeat me?""We're not here to defeat you." responded Alicia "The one to that will be here soon,till then no more talking"He began walking towards them"As you wish"* * *Zeres was givin
"We have to leave." Klaus said "He isn't going to react""Is there a way we can destroy this cell?!" demanded a furious AliciaKlaus shook his head."We can fight Mateo together?" Raven suggested "Just to buy..buy us Nina a little time?"Alicia shrugged as she continued to stare at Aiden."We would all die even before Nina defeats Zeres" Alicia replied"But..for how long would it take for her to defeat him?""I don't know.The fight's been on for three days now" came Alicia's reply."However, that's not the point" she turned to them "We all know that Aiden is the only one capable of defeating Mateo.""If Nina can defeat the Keeper then I believe Aiden can surely put Mateo in his place.He just needs to believe in himself""He doesn't need belief" Damon interjected "He knows he can defeat Mateo he just doesn't want to""His mate is dead-""Can still come back to life" interrupted Alicia"It's still an option.We don't know yet if she can." Damon responded "If he's mate is dead who will he
The next morning.Matteo had both Kiyiya and Raven standing in front of the small number of citizens.Considering the present crisis,the number of citizens of Fye Kingdom has reduced drastically.The King had summoned them to the palace for them to witness the reward of those who dare goes against him.The ladies were chained with their hands behind.They were on their knees with a huge rock stem in front of them.They are going to be beheaded.Klaus stood not afar off,trembling.He still didn't know what to do.The dark circles under his eyes and the swelling told that he had not slept at all last night.Instead he had prayed.He had prayed that Aiden would show up suddenly after much thought to what he had said yesterday.However nothing like that happened.Mateo came up beside him."What is it? Are you still expecting a miracle?" he chuckled "You'll only have yourself to blame once your daughter's head goes rolling to your feet"Klaus shuddered as he watched Matteo order the soldiers