The alarm sounded and I ran as far as I could to the farthest edge of the arena, I leaned on the glass and watched as some of the fights ensued. Gunshots rang as one of the players pulled out her glock guns. And everybody spread far away from the bullets.I looked up just in time to see the sharp edge of a sword aimed at my head and I swiftly got out of the way. A very young looking boy stood in front of me with the uniform, I would have thought an audience got lost and ventured into the arena if I hadn't seen him being introduced as one of the representatives or if he wasn't wearing our uniform.He had a cold dead look in his eyes, he was ready to kill if possibleI had nothing to defend myself with from his attacks so all I could do was dodge as fast as I could. I felt a tear in my arm and looked down in shock, that split second of distraction was good enough for him to tear through my skin and I fell to the ground with a grunt.My tissues were not healing as fast as they should,
"So you are saying I lost?" I asked for about the tenth time.It was evening and we were still outside talking about everything and nothing. Most of the students had gone back inside to their dormitories and a few were still loitering around."Yes Cassie. One minute thought you were going to be attacking and killing everyone within distance and the next you were on the floor. It was shocking really" said Bryan.Emily immediately burst into laughter, something she had been doing everytime the topic came up. I bet she was having a good time I glared at her and she burst into another bout of laughter, she just wouldn't quit it."Maybe next season, you would actually win. It I'll be in another six months and who knows, I might actually join you guys" said Bryan, shrugging.We spent the rest of the evening making fun of one another and watching the stars. I didn't care that I might be disappointing Hades by being a good friend and having a nice time.There would come a time when I wouldn't
We formed a long line. I stood at the forefront with Emily right behind me, and then the rest of the class followed. We managed to keep several inches between ourselves right until the last person.I looked at Jonathan, indicating that we were ready. He said nothing, just stared at us point blank.Okay then.One of the other commanders did us the honour of timing us, and off we went.I started immediately and Emily followed, one after the other until the whole class had formed a long line. I heard snickers and laughter from the other students that were watching us. We looked very ridiculous and we knew it."What do you mean to protect the foreman?" Asked Emmanuel when I had told them my plan earlier."I have never heard that before," said Mitchel thoughtfully."Yes. It's a baseless theory figured out one time, but I think it's a solid idea and what time to test it if not now?" I shrugged.."Okay. Say it one more time. Maybe it won't sound as ridiculous the second time" said Bryan."W
I walked out of the dormitories and went behind the building, my steps quickening. I could have sworn I heard a very familiar bark just now.I was cleaning up my side of the room while ignoring the noise my roommate was making, she finally appears and she disturbs me. I was by the window when his bark reached me, over and over again. It must have been very loud to be able to reach where I was.My gaze went around over and over again, searching for what I hoped was the reason behind that barkI heard a whimper and my gaze zeroed on the part far to my left. I rushed in a direction. It wasn't till I got closer before I saw what had happened. I gasped.Forest sat on the outskirts of the forest, looking very dirty and whimpering where he stood. He took a step back as he saw me approaching, before turning around and running deeper into the forest.I ran after him, worried out of my mind with his odd behaviour. I hadn't seen him in about a week and I had been so busy with the fighting realm
The remainder of the season went past until only a few weeks were left for our final examinations. It was easy blending from going to classes everyday to going to the library to read and gym to train.The academy was everything I had ever dreamed of and more, I got to be the young teenager in college who had friends that she cared about and people that she didn't. Who had classes to go to every morning and hurried to prepare for it, sometimes early, sometimes late. Who had a dog, that was fierce and beautiful, but who reminded her constantly that this life that she was living was temporary, and that she would one day have to leave and be what she was meant to be. The co-owner of cerberus. A Queen in hell.I hardly liked thinking about King Hades and the impact he was going to be making in my life, I chose to ignore it and push it to the farthest part of my mind. Letting myself enjoy the snippets of goodness and beauty that I had right now, because it would all go away when he finall
I was tense the entire time the next day. I did all my normal routines but at the back of my mind I couldn't forget that I would be seeing Jonathan later. It was all I could think about, getting distracted while doing normal stuff. I honestly couldn't wait.I struggled with what to wear later that evening. I was about to dress up earlier for the gym when I realised that I didn't want to wear what I normally did. A track suit plus a vest inside. I contemplated for a long time because! I didn't want him to think I was dressing for him when I was actually dressing up for myself...not.I finally went with my normal gym wear, nervous and anxious the whole time. I wasn't going to let any of it show though, the fact that I wasn't that kind of girl contributed to it. But also the fact that he would eat it up if he knew I had a silly crush on him.I finally walked into the gym with my decision made. I was going to ignore him for as long as I could, I wouldn't let him think that he was gettin
I was quite disappointed with the way Commander Jonathan was handling training me. He was very strict with me from the moment I stepped foot into the gym every evening, there was none of the flirting or gleaming in his eyes he usually had for me. I didn't know whether I liked that or not, but it was definitely what I needed. I needed his help to get better as he helped me, but why was I not happy about it?I didn't complain when he gave me a particularly hard task or when he became harsh because I failed at something. He was thorough and intense, expecting a hundred percent every single time from me.Outside of the gym was different, he always escorted me back to the gym every night after our sessions. He also changed, He went from very intense and commanding to soft and funny. I didn't understand the transition but I saw the use for it, it was all for my sake.I soon got used to him, and the way we were together both inside and outside of the gym.I also softened towards him, no lo
I saw him the day after. I was on my way to the gym when he joined me. He also had on his gym clothes and had a bag slung over his shoulder. I ignored him the entire time, any sudden word or movement from him and I was sure! was going to hit him.I was about to enter the gym when he grabbed my arm and pulled me aside. I tried pulling my arm over and over but he ignored me and walked for a while. We went to the next building where he brought a VIP card and swiped at the door before it opened, then he led me inside.He let go of my hand after the door and closed, then led me past several of the doors.It was evening so I wasn't sure but there were name tags of Commanders written in bold letters on each door as we passed. We got to the fourth where his name was written then he swiped again with a key card and let us in. He switched on the light and I saw that we were in a gym."This building belongs to the Commanders. The gyms are on the ground floor, offices in the first. Get comforta
Our footsteps rang out as we walked back into the castle. The noise of the crowd was still reaching my ears after that little speech I and Hades gave. I thought we would get back into the elevator and then back into the new suite that I was staying in but Hades pulled me into one of the rooms in the hallway then closed the door on the guards that were accompanying us."Are you okay?" He asked, looking worried."I am" I replied as I nodded.Our heads both bent down to look at my stomach. It was showing a little bit for over three months."You told them about the baby" I said to him "I did. They were excited for us" he replied with a soft smile"I need to keep you safe," he said, pulling me close. He looked really very worried again."I am safe with you. I promise I won't let pride or any sort of duty keep me from protecting peanuts here. Apart from you, he is the single most important person in my life" I said to him earnestly.He immediately pulled me close and shoved his face into m
A shot came out of nowhere. I was facing Hades and we were both talking about something, now that I think about it I can't remember what it was we were talking about, but a shot came high above from the left side and it came for me. Hades was fast and immediately removed me from the position, and I heard the loud boom that followed it's impact on where I just left. Hades held me tight to him and we were suddenly moving very fast. The guards that were hiding immediately appeared and surrounded us. They had shields out that were covering I and Hades as we rushed back to the palace. Several other loud sounds followed us, very close to where we were but managed not to hit anyone. We were soon inside the palace and I could hear barks of orders from Hades as he shouted at the guards. He went into the elevator and then down underground to the several floors of building we had.He was breathing heavily by the time we appeared inside a new suite. He sat me on the very good looking couch i
We went home silently and uneventfully. The barrier was easy to breach of course with the help of forest whom by the way I hadn't seen once on this entire trip, I was too down and exhausted to play with him and all I wanted to do was go to sleep. The royal demon wolf guards were waiting for us when we arrived and they immediately escorted us back to the castle.The castle was quiet when we arrived, almost as if it had been completely cleared out before we arrived. Hashira and a few familiar council members were waiting for us but I ignored them as well and went straight into our bedroom. It was a little while before Hades joined me. By the time he arrived I was under heaps of blankets shivering and my teeths chattering because I was so very cold. All he did was find me amidst the mountain of blankets and then he held me close."Hades" said after my body had calmed down."Yes?" He asked."You are in love with me" I said softly.He was quiet for a moment, but he couldn't deny it. I t
"It is nice out today" I said to him after a while."Isn't it? I am glad you like it" he replied."Rain is coming though" I said, my eyes trained on the dark clouds far in the horizon, watching them as they got closer and closer to where we were."Yes I see that as well. We can't stay out for long, we have to get back soon" he replied."Of course," I said as I nodded."Where do you want to go in particular?" He asked me.I looked around at the far outstretched land in front of me. The huge grassy field we were currently on. To my far left was a very dense looking forest and to my far right was the edge of a cliff."Let's go to the cliff. I hear it's an amazing view" i said pointing at my right."As you wish" he said as we headed that way."Woah" I whispered the moment my feet touched the ground.The view in front of me was absolutely breathtaking. Even more so than the way Angela had described it for me.There was a small waterfall right underneath the cliff and after that was a vast
"What is the number one priority to both of us?" He asked."Obviously the barrier and making sure it remains unbreached" I replied."Exactly. We have to focus everything that we have on that, together as a team. This is a new evil that we are facing and we do not know how strong this force is and what it is truly here to do. What I know is that we stay together, at all times, promise me" he said as he looked into my eyes."I promise. Together "I promised him."Good" he said as he nodded " I'II scheduled that visit to the facility. Let us see face to face what we are dealing with" he said to me."Yes" I said. My heart was really heavy and I just had to lay my head on the table, trying to stabilise myself. What was all this coming from? I didn't like it one bit, it was honestly not good for my mental health."Hey. Let us go to your horses" he said as he pulled me up and literally had to drag me with him as we walked out of the study."How are you so cheerful? After what we just heard"
I woke up the next day happy and feeling lighter than I have felt in a very long time. I left Hades on the bed and went ahead with my morning body routine in the bathroom and dressed down before leaving our room. It was around eight and I knew Hades would stay asleep till early noon. I was sure we didn't have any plans.went to the kitchen and immediately made toast and then made coffee in a takeaway cup before leaving the castle through the side door. I hurried to the stable where I found that they were already feeding the horses for the morning."My Queen" bowed Angela. She was one of the many workers I met yesterday, she was a little younger than me, tall with beautiful dark hair and blue eyes "Hello Angela. You are all up early" I said as I looked around."Good morning""Morning my Queen"Several of the workers said as they saw me."Good morning everyone" I said out loud.Looking at them now there were not as many as they were yesterday. If anything they had reduced by half. I co
We spent the rest of the evening soaking up in the tub before we came out and finally got that wash down from my husband. We both came out of the bathroom and then into the closet room before dressing up as comfortably as we could."I will have the servants ready the snacks. You go ahead" I said to him as we parted ways at the top of the stairs. I went down and headed straight to the kitchen where I met with several of the cooks there."Hello. I am glad you haven't finished up for the evening" I said to them as I smiled.About three women were marinating chicken while two other males were stocking up the pantry. They all wore uniforms and looked very professional and coordinated."My queen" they said as they all bowed."You are all busy. Let me do it myself" | grumbled to myself as I went ahead to look for where the corn was kept. I found the butter, sugar and milk. But where was the...?"Here my queen" said one of the women as she passed me a bag of corn seeds.It was easy from heat
We went back to the castle silently. The mood between us was dull and tense, like a tight rope being stretched, any moment now it would reach its elastic limit and snap. I could just feel it. We walked into the castle and I could see that Hades was struggling to say something."Let me go freshen up" I said softly to Hades without looking at him.I immediately turned and walked away, climbing the stairs and getting back into our room. I needed some privacy. I walked into the bathroom and shut the door, then immediately pulled out my body care products. I felt the need to pamper myself. I needed to distract myself from everything or I felt like I would just shatter.I spent most of the day first of all taking care of my hair. It was now long rather than the short hair it used to be, and now hair wash days were no longer a breeze the way they used to be. It took me forever to pre-poo, then shampoo, deep condition, leave in conditioner and then seal my hair, before finally styled it.
"You do know that most of us at the academy were related to royalty one way or the other right?" She asked incredulously."Really? I always just thought your grandparents or fathers were all commanders or something" I replied."Well about seventy percent yes. In Fact I think almost all of the students at the academy are one way or the other related to a Commander. A lot of us in the other hand, are related to royalty. Like me" she explained."That explains how you were so grounded, you grew up basically knowing that you were going to rule Lamar one day" I said."Exactly" she replied "so how have you been? Is there a reason why you haven't aged a day since you left?" She added, looking at me with pure envy."Time is slower there" I replied in a chuckle "you still look beautiful by the way, royalty fits you" I said to her.We laughed it off and continued our small talk. It was really nice catching up with her."Where are the guys? Emily and Bryan? Achu and Anthony?" I asked her eagerly.