"Ruby..." whispered Eric. Ruby, startled by her behavior, bit her lower lip and pulled away from him. She picked up the empty plates and went inside the house. The next evening Ruby sat next to him knitting as she tried not to disturb him.“You know how to knit too?” asked Eric.“A little,” said Ruby.“What are you making?”“A sweater.”“Oh, well you make me one?”“No.”“Why not?”“Because you got someone else to do that for you.”“I know. That's why I asked. So, you need to do it.”Ruby stared at him with disbelief.“Yeah?” said Eric raising his eyebrows at her."What?""You look beautiful. Well, you always do, but today you look extra pretty." Ruby for some reason blushed at his words. Embarrassed she went back to knitting. "I shall take my leave. I will be back tomorrow." Ruby nodded. Eric, who was still busy, brought in more paperwork for the next evening. He ushered Ruby to sit next to him. Ruby sat next to him working on some drawing. Eric, who noticed that Ruby was focu
Eric looked up at Ruby as he was happy to hear that she was expecting his arrival tonight. She’s gotten used to his presence, and he is ready to make the next move. Eric was putting away the chess pieces when both of their hands touched each other. Ruby, startled by their touch withdrew her hand. However, Eric didn’t let her withdraw. He drew her hand close to him and kissed her fingertips.Ruby felt shivers sending down to her core. As he gently bit her fingers, she almost let out a moan of excitement. Ashamed of herself she pulled her fingers away. “You-You should leave. It's not appropriate for you to stay-""Ruby," Eric pulled her into his embrace and took her lips. "Mmmph."Their kiss was sweet and gentle. After they were done, Ruby's face was flushed. "Good night, Prince Eric." Ruby put her hands around her cheeks and ran. Eric nodded as he realized she was trying to hide her emotions. She was still aroused by him. That can only mean one thing, she loves him. He smiled as he
Ruby replied, “Alright, good night.” The next morning Ruby woke up to see that Eric was already at her front door. He got there earlier than usual. “What are you doing here so early?” asked Ruby tilting her head to him. “I thought we should do something different about our routine. Instead of in the evening, how about we do it in the morning today?" smiled Eric. “What?” "You don't agree." "Not that I don't, but it’s barely after dawn.” "That's great. Let's get going." "Why are you doing this?" “I wanted us to spend more time with each other." "Why though?" "Nothing. I just want to be with you." "Oh. But you're wed-" "Since you have no objections let's go before the sun gets too hot." "But I am-" "Hurry now. Unless you want me to carry you." "Umm. No thanks." Eric reached for her hand. Ruby didn't object and held his hand. "Let's try something more closely in contact.” “Closely in contactl?” “Yeah. Unless you want to do the one where we are physical in bed, I d
After they were done, they went outside.“So, what now?” asked Ruby.“Umm, how about I continue teaching you how to master shooting the bow and arrow?”“Okay.”They got into position as Eric purposely held her closely. He was teaching Ruby how to pull the and aim at the target.“Now, aim and shoot,” said Eric.Ruby nodded.Concentrating she shoot her arrow and hit the target. “Oh. I did it. I hit the mark.”“Wow. Nice.”“Thank you.” Ruby jumped into Eric’s arm and hugged him.Eric was happy with her embrace. He held her tightly against him.Ruby realizing that she pounced on him, got off of him and said, “I’m sorry.” She straightened herself as she pulled away from him.“It’s alright. I rather enjoyed that hug of yours.”Ruby looked at him shyly.“Here. Let’s make it even more fun by making it into a competition.”“Huh?”“If you win, I will do whatever you want. If I win, you do whatever I want.”Ruby contemplated. “Okay. I agree.”Eric smiled. “I got you now,” thought Eric.“What! Ho
“Yes!” exclaimed Eric. He was jumping up and down as he was finally making progress with her. He couldn’t wait for tomorrow. He will patiently take his time to win her affection and love. She will see in time that he is doing all this in good faith to win her heart.The days went on with them laughing and smiling at each other. They were doing activities without arguing. Even when they came to a subject of not agreeing with each other, they would find a way to solve the problem together.Eric asked Ruby to show her talents in her favorite instruments. Each evening she would play a different instrument. Eric would listen to her play every night. Ruby would sing some nights and dance some nights. Eric was mesmerized by her gracefulness. That evening Ruby was dressed in her most beautiful dress and danced the night away. When she was done, Eric couldn't help but want to take her. Grabbing her in his arms he kissed her passionately. After so many days and nights of not having her, he was
Ruby who was sleepless that night, needs to find a way to talk to the Emperor. She needs him to draw up the decree and cancel their engagement. But each time she asked for his audience he declined. She needs to think of an excuse to enter the palace. Since her godfather is out, she cannot get in. Ruby saw Eric walking up the path. She ran to him. "Prince Eric,”"What's wrong?" asked Eric, with worry."I want to see the Empress Dowager.” “Why?" “I heard that the Empress Dowager is sick.”“Yes, but that was a while ago.” said Eric. He frowns as to why she suddenly have an interest in seeing his grandmother.“Well, take me to the palace?” “Why?” asked Eric as he thought she may use her old trick again. “Well...The thing is.""What?" asked Eric with curiosity."She looks just like my Grandmother Willow.""Grandmother Willow?""Yes. So please, take me to see her.”Eric frowned at her request.“No.”“Please, I will do whatever you want.”“Whatever I want?” asked Eric, raising his eyebro
Ruby knows what Eric is planning. While Samantha is away, Eric is using her to fill his loneliness. A year away without a woman’s embrace is going to be hard for him. Knowing the way he engages with her in bed, he must not be able to handle the empty bed for long. That’s why he was seeking her out every night for the past month. He wants to woe her back into his bed. However, this time it wasn’t going to work. Ruby refuses to be used by him. Ruby is going to have to play smart around him. She will act like she enjoyed his company when she is alone with him, but when she’s with the crowd she will pretend not to know him. She will pretend to notice him but not acknowledge him. She wants him to taste the bitterness of wanting attention but never getting it. She wants him to crave her attention but never gets it. He will be invisible to her. She will not talk kindly to him, nor smile at him when they're in a crowd to let him know what it's like to not be acknowledged. She will let him
“So, what if I am?”“I knew it.”“But then what about Samantha?”“It doesn’t matter.”“I heard that there is a great magician that is going to the same place as Samantha. Tell me is it you’re doing?”“And what if it is?”“And how do you plan on telling her this?”“I’m not.”“You know secrets isn’t healthy in a relationship.”“I know.”“I will tell her when the deal is done.”“I’m assuming that by helping Samantha get her spiritual power back, you have asked Samantha to withdraw the marriage proposal.”Eric flinched as Kevin found out his secret. “How did you know?”“I didn’t.”Eric looked at him.“Honestly, it was all in your look,” smiled Kevin. “Come on, you got to love the way I tricked you.”“I guess you learned from the best,” chuckled Eric.“That’s right, I learned it from you.”“You know she’s a beautiful woman, there are many men seeking her hand in marriage right now.”“I know.”“I mean with all the marriage proposals coming in everyday, your grandfather must be having a heada
“Now, we got to think of a name for him.” “Right now?” “Yes. Better now than later.” “Well, we got a week left.” “What about the name Aaron Thompson?” “Aaron?” “Yes. I feel like he’s our little miracle.” “Alright. I like that name.” Just as she finished saying her words her stomach felt sharp pain. She grunted in pain. “Ouch. Eric, Eric, something is wrong.” “What-What’s wrong?” “I don’t know.” “What are you feeling?” “I don’t know. My stomach is squeezing tightly together.” “What? What does that mean?” “Fairy Princess is going to have the baby.” “WHAT!” exclaimed Eric. He was panicking. “Ouch, it hurts so badly.” “Hold on, Fairy Princess.” “You’re having contractions? Now?” questioned Eric with worries in his voice. He looked around as they were far away from the palace. “Eric, I think the baby is coming,” grunted Ruby. “Sh*t,” said Eric. “Come on. Let me carry you back.” He lifted her in his arms and ran towards their room. “Fairy Princess, Fairy Princess, hold o
It was early morning, and they took a stroll by the lake. “Eric?” questioned Ruby. “Yeah,” answered Eric. “Um, what of Samantha?”“Her, don’t you worry. She’s wallowing in her own madness.” “Oh. Well, I hope never to see her again.”“No. You won’t see her anymore.” Eric smiled at her. “Good. I want her to be in the same darkness she put me through. Even as a child she put me made me suffer through so much.” Ruby clenched her fists tightly.“I will help you wash away all of those bad memories with all of my love. I have so much more love to give you and our child.”"I know.""Know that I will protect your, our child, and our family." Ruby nodded. “Oh. By the way, what happened to Henry?”“He’s locked up in the cell. The emperor was so angry at him that he chopped off all his limbs. Now he’s just a body, awaiting death. I also gave him the hot and cold poison,” answered Eric. “And I cut off his tongue, so he can’t curse us.” “Oh. Well, that’s good. I want him to suffer for what h
They all started walking back to the palace when all of a sudden Ruby started feeling lightheaded. She lost vision for a few seconds and collapsed.Eric, seeing her, caught her in his arms. “Ruby? Ruby?”“What’s wrong?” asked Empress Dowager.Ruby shook her head and said, “I’m fine. I’m just exhausted.”“Are you sure?” asked Eric.“Ruby are you positive child?” asked Empress Dowager.“Yes. I’m quite positive,” answered Ruby.As they all got back to the palace, the Emperor shouted, “Let’s have a feast tonight! Everyone from the young to old, rich to the poor. Come join us. Let’s all celebrate!”That night everyone from all over the Dragon Empire came to join the party.Ruby sat next to Eric. Eric held her hands in his. He kissed her hand. She smiled sweetly at him.“What do you feel like eating?”“I don’t know.”“What about fish?”One of the maid brought over a steam fish.Ruby smelling the fish started to gag. She had the feeling of wanting to throw up.“Ruby? What’s wrong?” asked Eri
The sky started to clear. The dark clouds disappeared, and it became bright again. The sun came through the clouds shining brightly at them.They both sigh as Chaos is defeated.“What’s that noise?” asked Ruby.“Yeah. It’s so loud,” said Eric.There were loud cheers and applause as they took down the destruction of earth.“YESSSSSSS!” screamed Theo.“Well done, my boy!” shouted the Emperor.“That’s my grandson and goddaughter!” exclaimed Empress Dowager. “I mean she’s my granddaughter-in-law.”“They did it! They did it!” shouted Kevin.“Whoo-hoot!” shouted Zachery.John applauded loudly.They both landed on the ground and their spiritual powers disappeared behind them.“So, the golden dragon and the phoenix won Chaos and brought another era of peace on earth,” said the Emperor.Ruby and Eric nodded.Everyone was cheering and hugging them.“Sister-in-law,” said Elijah.“Eric,” said Adian.Both of them hugged them as well.Crackle. Crackle. Something was emerging from the wall. The blac
Everyone looked into the sky and saw a huge cloud of black mist. It’s eyes was white like the horrendous beasts.“It’s Chaos,” stuttered William.“How are we doing on that black hole?” asked the Emperor.“We’re nearly there. I nearly got it,” said William.“Hold yourself steady and closed that portal so that Eric and Ruby could focus on Chaos.”“Yes, your majesty.”Eric and Ruby both jumped up into the sky.Eric changed, “Come forth my Golden Dragon.”Out of the sky came a humongous golden dragon, shining brightly in the sky. His whole body was covered in gold. His claws was enormous, and his teeth was sharp and glistering.“Wow,” exclaimed Ruby.“Yeah. I know right. This thing took me a few years to master.”“Oh. Same with my phoenix.”“Now, let’s take down this Chaos, shall we?”Ruby nodded.Chaos summoned out a wrath of black clouds and started to shoot it at them.“Dodge it,” said Ruby. Her phoenix spiral passed the black clouds. “One shot,” shouted Ruby. Her phoenix shot out a hy
Many people from the capital who saw her was crying at the raw power Ruby was wielding. Tears were dripping down their faces as they admired the beauty she displayed. Some were weeping at her elegance. Some choked on their spit as they gulped at her goddess appearance. Some were admiring Ruby’s magic and her phoenix’s spiritual power. “Fairy Princess!” shouted Tabitha. “Go RUBY!” shouted Duke Slow. “You can do it!” shouted Empress Dowager. “That’s my woman,” smiled Eric. “The phoenix! The phoenix’s power lives!” shouted Duke Leopard. Rupert also summoned his magic to help lift the forcefield faster. He chanted away hoping that he can aid in her assistance to take down the wild beast. Many of the wild beasts stop in their track as they know who was floating in front of them. Some who dares challenge her dived at her. “Take down!” said Ruby. She flew high up into the sky and came down whooshing through everything. As she glided down the wind blew massively around them. Trees
“No. No. Please, let me atone for the sins,” cried Eric.“Eric, I love you,” said Ruby.Theo’s eyes was full of tears as this scene reminds him of when Ethan died protecting him. “No! I will not let this happen again!” He ran over to Henry and smacked him hard across the face. He fell down onto the ground. Grunting in pain as he rubbed his cheeks from the hit.Eric, hearing the commotion, turned around. “Grandfather?”Theo pinned Samantha’s father down on the ground and smashed his face into the ground. “You open this right now, or I will kill you!” He pushed his face harder into the ground.“Ahh. Help father. He’s trying to suffocate me,” cried Samantha’s father.“You dare threaten my son!” shouted Henry.“Do it or I will make you suffer miserably before you die. You know I can!” exclaimed Theo.Samantha’s father, being the coward he is, started trembling. He nodded his head in agreement.Eric ran up to Henry. He kicked Henry hard in the stomach so that he coughed up blood. He lifted
Soon the people started forming a line. The women and children and elderly were separated into a pile and move to safety. The ones who could fight and defend took a weapon in their hand and stood in front of the capital’s gate. Duke Henry who was watching Ruby was trying to isolate her from Eric, so he could trap her with the beasts. He was going to watch her get annihilated by the beast. He was going to make sure that she dies miserably as she have ruined his life. FLASHBACK Last week she and Eric came to strip him of his title. They watched as he got kicked out of his own home. Because he once served with the previous Emperor, he didn’t have to go to jail, but was humiliated by living in a shabby home. His whole family had to move to a poor and broken town. He was placed as a normal citizen until his trial started. He was criticized for his wrongdoing. He was sat on every single day by those who walked past him. Some of them threw vegetables and rotten fruits at them. Some even t
NEXT FEW WEEKS“Prince Eric,” said Simon.“What is it?” asked Eric.“There are animals running rampant lately.”“What’s the cause?”“I-I...”“What’s wrong?”Kevin was running up to Eric. “Eric, there are some strange looking creatures running through the forest,” panted Kevin. “What kind of strange looking creatures?” questioned Eric.“They’re very horrendous looking. They don’t look like any of the normal animals we usual see.”“What?”“Chaos is near,” said William who walked in on them.“How long?” asked Eric.“Soon.”“That quick, huh,” said Kevin.“Are you two almost ready?” asked William, as he looked at Eric and Ruby.“Yes, we are,” said Ruby. She grabbed Eric’s hand and held it.“Then we must prepare for the worst.”They both nodded.“Report,” shouted Zachery.“What is it?” asked Eric.“There is a black hole emerging from the eastern border.”“What? What is it?”“We’re looking into it right now as we speak.” “When it appear?”“Half an hour ago.”“That would time it to when t