He was trying to position himself, but he was embarrassed by her sitting next to him.“Turn around.”“What?”“You. Turn around.”“Oh,” Ruby blushed and walked away.Eric smiled, thinking it’s cute how she flush like that. After he was done, she came back and dumped the urine.When she returned, she said, “I can get rid of your poison now.”“Can you, do it?”“Yes.”“Do you know how to?” asked Eric looking at her curiously. He knew many famous doctors that were not able to cure him. Every one of them gave him the same answer. It was a prolonging poison. He will die of it one way or another. There was nothing they could do. And it was something he must live with for the rest of his life.The poison have a long term effect. It contained a hot and cold mixture that disrupted his body. His extremity is filled with coldness, while his chest is hit with heat of pain.There will be some nights where he lay awake in pain and febrile. When the poison gets worked up, he would not be able to walk
Eric looked at her till it was late into the night. He wasn't tired looking at her beautiful face. The more he looked at her, the more he wanted to keep her close. The more he stayed with her the more he realized he wanted her. He noticed how much he liked her. He couldn't help but fall in love with her. Surely, he knew this much of his feelings was true. He smiled inwardly as he looked at her pretty face focusing on healing him. He found himself very attracted to her. Not just his body, but himself. He was a fortunate man to have such a gifted and talented woman. On the third day of curing him, beads of sweat started to form on her forehead. By the fifth day, sweat started dripping down the side of her face. Eric looked at Ruby who was working hard to detoxify him. It must have taken a lot of energy to help cleanse his body, as she looks exhausted. He appreciated her help and saving his life. Eric reached out his hand to wipe her sweat but decided not to. He was afraid she may ret
He stayed by the cave's entrance waiting for her. Looking to see if he sees her silhouette in the distance, but she wasn't anywhere. As he was waiting, he began to realize that his feelings was undeniably strong. His heart beats rapidly when he sees her. The sight of her makes him breathless. Being close to her give him calmness. He wants to stay with her forever. If only they could stay like that, with no argument, no resentment, no hatred, he wouldn't mind. After waiting a while, he laid down to rest. His eyes became heavy, and he fell asleep. Ruby came back and found him sleeping.Eric looked handsome even when he is resting peacefully. The wrinkles on his forehead wasn't as noticeable. He appears to be friendlier when he is lying still like that. Ruby sighs as she remembers the loaf of bread incident. That year of the coldest winter, Ruby had just started living on the Forbidden Mountain. She didn't have any food or blankets to keep her warm, but just a small hut to prevent the
Eric snapped his finger and her sweater that was hanging by the fire came floating to him. He held her sweater close and inhaled her scent. He have done things to Ruby that he have never done with anyone else. She was like none other. Her beauty and sexy body have made his body gone out of control. He wanted her. He wanted to be on top of her as she pants beneath him. He wants to violate her, owns her, and make her his. He only feels like that with her. And he is slowly losing control. Eric was thinking back to five years ago. Samantha entered his room after he proposed to her. They lay there on his bed just quietly breathing. Eric remembered telling Samantha to wait for him. He didn’t want to take her virginity until he returned to give her a proper wedding. There were times when he regretted not sleeping with her, but now he wonders if there was a purpose why he didn't. Is there is a reason why he didn’t take her in the first place? Eric’s mind was restless. He sighed in confusion.
After a while he heard Ruby’s breath slowly drifting into sleep. Eric got up and looked at her. He wonder what kind of life she’s been living the past five years. He wanted to know more about her. Will she allow him to? Most interestingly, he wants to know who this Grandmother Willow is. After staring at her lovely face for a while, he started to drift to sleep.When he opened his eyes, it was already morning.Ruby was already having breakfast ready.Eric got up and came to sit next to her. However, she got up and moved to the opposite side. He frowned at her strange behavior. Eric find it strange for her not to greet him. Worst of all, she didn't say good morning to him. He finds it odd in her behavior to not say anything to get his attention. He did not like her coldness towards him. It's as if they were back to square one. Ruby handed Eric a bowl of porridge. It was the same porridge she made him when he woke up after his detoxification. He remembered telling her that it was delici
"Where is she?" asked John.Eric looked at him and didn't say anything. "Where had she gone to?" asked Kevin curiously. Eric stated he wasn’t sure where she left too, but she was gone. The three of them didn’t ask any more questions as they were sure, Eric and Ruby got into an argument and didn’t want to probe for any more details.They soon left the cave and went back to the military camp.As soon as he got back to the base, he was anxiously looking for Ruby. He couldn't understand why, but he wanted to see her. But no matter where he looked, he couldn't find her. Maybe she went to pick up herbs? He left for the hilltop looking for her. But she wasn't there either. Frowning he thought, "Where could she be?"After thinking for a while, he remembers that she was probably with his grandfather. He went to his grandfather's tent, hoping to find her. He knew that this feeling was longing for someone. That longing is missing her. He wanted to see her beautiful face. He wanted to be close
As they came back from the enemy’s territory, Eric became absent minded again. Eric seems to be lost in his world.Kevin frowned at Eric’s attitude. Worried, Kevin felt like he needed to talk to him and see what was bothering him. He seems to be stressing about something. He had never seen Eric so depressed before. Eric and the men were entering the military camp, and one of the soldiers ran up to him and said, “There’s a woman waiting for you.”Eric’s face lit up right away. He was happy to hear that she had come back. Not wanting to miss a moment he hurries his horse to meet her.Kevin hadn’t seen him so happy since Ruby left. Maybe there is something going on between them. Maybe something happened in the cave. Whatever it was made Eric this way. It would explain Eric's behavior and attitude. Kevin thought he would need to get to the bottom of this.Eric was happy that Ruby made her way back to him after all these days. From traveling to the Dragon Empire and back she must be tir
"You sure got the right idea," chuckled Eric. He kissed her on the forehead and said, “Thanks for understanding." He hugged her and sighed.“It’s alright once we’re married, I will help you lessen your burden.”“I know you will.”Samantha snuggled into his arms. “I just hope that by that time, you will be able to annul the engagement with her," said Samantha. "Who?""Ruby, of course." Eric's heart ached at the mention of her name. He thought to himself, that he is holding the woman he love in his arms. Yet, his heart and mind wanders to the woman he hates. Why is heart wavering at the mention of her. What is going on with him? How can he be unfaithful to the woman he love? How can he not love the woman who cherishes him the most? He was confused. “I- I hope so too.”“Did she peskier you?” asked Samantha as she heard his stuttering response. She looked at him innocently in his arms.“No.”“Is she here?”“No.”“Good. I didn’t want to see her either,” and she hugged him tighter. “Sh
“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