Weeks went by that way. I was slowly regaining all the strength that I had lost and was finally free to resume classes as well as training. Things were okay with all my friends and the commanders, but I couldn't ignore the looming tension or fear that I felt from everyone around me. They were scared for me, afraid of what would happen to me if I went with Hades when he finally came for me. I was petrified as well, unsure and afraid of the unknown. But what could I do? This was my destiny and I needed to face it.I ignored all the tension and worried look, even acted like I couldn't hear the discussions some of my friends sometimes had when I walked away, It wasn't as if I was ignoring that fact or anything, it was just that I wanted to enjoy every second of my time here with them, savour every moment before I could probably be gone forever.I was back to classes learning about stuff as well as training. I was hanging out with my friends and laughing as hard as I could. That was all
There was a sudden increase in activity as most of the commanders and students alike dispersed probably to start work on some of my commands. I was left standing with King Jade and some of the commanders waiting, Emilyand the guys were all also left."I woke up today as a student of this academy, but I stand here today right now a Queen. I want all commanders across all countries reposted here, I want all Kings in all the countries here as well. There will be a general meeting tomorrow. And I want everyone there" I said softly to King Jade."Yes Queen Cassie" he said as he bowed a little before turning and walking away, most likely to inform all the Kings of this new development and to call back all working commanders in all the other countries to come back home."We estimated a month, we thought we had a month until my birthday, but apparently we only have at most two weeks. Any moment from now could be war, any day from today could be when King Hades would arrive. King Hades could
The rest of the time spent in the stadium was a blur. I was done and then was immediately escorted back out through the path we had entered through and quickly got into a waiting car, then off we went back to the dormitories."That was quite a speech" said King Jade as he sat beside me in the back.I turned my head from where I had been staring at the passing halls and shops and looked at him."You reminded me of your mother, passionate and strong. She was...really good for your father, even though I wanted her for myself" he said softly."She was the love of his life, but she said had also been mine, although it had never been requited" he added chuckling sadly at the end "How did it...how did everything work out? She was his mate wasn't she?" I asked, confused."Yes she was, and she also loved him back, so I never stood a chance. She was my closest friend, a Beta from one of the lowest families in the country, and at the time I was crown prince. I had a lot of responsibilities and
"I understand that we all have our own ideas on how this could go, and we all have our opinions, but remember what this war is all about, remember what we are fighting for, who we are fighting for, we want to save the world. Nothing is too important than that" I said softly."So you would rather go to hell? And sacrifice yourself And tell him what exactly?" Asked dragon Albert."That is what I would like to know" I stated as I opened my arms wide by my side "I want us to agree that going there first and trying to appease him is the best course of action, then the actual going and appeasing" I replied to him."Of course Queen Cassie" he said to me, then looked away, conceding"Is everything ready?" I asked dragon Luke as I looked over at him and dragon Bryan."Yes. We are ready when you are" he said to me.I nodded to him then looked around, we were done here."You are all dismissed" I said to them then turned around to leave.Just as I was about to go through the flap of the tent, it
I opened the door to my room and stepped out. I was very calm, too calm in fact considering what I was about to do. met the gaze of the two dragons that had been shadowing me since I was announced to the world as their legendary Queen.I walked away with them shadowing me as they usually did, and as I did, several of the students in the dorm all came out of their respective rooms and watched me walk past. I walked all the way to the entrance of the dorm where I then stopped and waited for him.Dragon Scott held a briefcase in his hands and I watched him as he approached me. He bowed a little when he got to me then passed me the briefcase.From behind me dragon Luke stepped forward and collected the case before moving back into place."Is he ready?" I asked them as we all stopped forward towards the waiting vehicles.A lot of students and commanders alike were waiting and watching, anxious about what I was about to do. News had spread like wildfire through the academy and the world
"What plans do you have, my queen?" Asked dragon Luke as we headed up the hill.At several points we would meet up with several different commanders that had been stationed here, they would then join the walk up behind us. It was a while before had about six commanders behind me and the dragons, the rest were probably the rest of the way up."We would see if it was as easy as last time for me to get there. If it is, I don't see why we have to postpone the breach when we are ready" I replied."Yes, Queen Cassie," he replied behind me.We were soon there and like I had ordered beforehand the rest of the commanders had secured a perimeter around the area. I stood for a moment and took in the moment and the scene, this was where I had met Hades for the first time in his human form, and this was where I had dreamt of him constantly. The view was exactly the same as it had always been, just like I remembered it.I had come here a few times scared and unsure, but I was now a Queen and conf
"Well what did you expect? You did leave him to be with me afterall" I said as I watched them."We ordered him to be your protector when we couldn't. Not become your pet" said the arrogant Hades again.They wanted me protected? And they thought Cerberus of all demons could do it? was definitely feeling flattered. Big had to concentrate.I looked away from him and looked at the others. I could understand why apathic Hades wasn't speaking, and why lying Hades couldn't as well, but hedonist just stood there with the stupid look on his face, looking sexy and everything. So I had to deal with arrogant Hades all on my own. This was really annoying."I think time for chit chatting is over. We should go somewhere more….comfortable" he replied as he took a step towards me.One second Ceberus was behind me ready and alert, and the next the huge beast's body was falling on the ground, then shortly after his snores reached me as he slept. What the hell had just happened?.There was no time for
"Follow me my Queen" he said as he bent low to me, then walked away.I had asked the servant what I had been told and he confirmed that I knew where my men were, they were awake and comfortable he had said but I definitely wanted to see that for myself.We left the floor and got on this weird makeshift elevator and went down several floors, so many floors I almost got tired of standing there. Soon we stopped and got down, and it was as if I was back at the top floor again. Gleaming chandeliers and candles, with beautiful cushions, and several of the commanders sprawled on the cushions.I walked in as swiftly as I could and stopped, assessing the situation. They looked okay. "Is this all of you? Where are the rest?" I asked, my voice breaking into the conversations they were having.They all immediately stood up and bowed then rushed to me, assessing whether I was okay or not.One of them broke away and went into a corridor and soon the rest of the Commanders and my two dragons came