"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
Smashing the table with her bare hands she said, “I won’t let you get away with this Ruby. You dare to make him lecture me. I promise you that I will keep poisoning his mind about you. Thanks to your horrendous look, he will never look at you. He will always come back to me, and at the end of the day he will still be mine. Even if he feels anything for you now, it's only a pity. Nothing else.” The next morning Samantha had her maid Ella spread rumors about her and Eric. Remember to say exactly what I said.Ella nodded and said, “I will tell that gossiping soldier, so he can spread the rumors faster.”“Good,” said Samantha. She smiled and continued to say, “Remember to emphasize that Eric heard I was coming to see him, AND because I am his lucky star, he won the war. Oh, one mor thing. Say that I been residing in his tent.”“Yes, my lady.” Ella quickly headed out of the tent.Samantha then waited in the tent. After a few days she finally emerged. She didn’t expect that Eric would ignor
“What rumor?” whispered Kevin. Are they planning to hurt Ruby? Kevin will have to get to the bottom of this. Ruby was one of the reason they won the war, he couldn’t let her get harmed. He have to see the previous Emperor, Theo right away. Eric hesitated to go into the tent. He knows he loves Samantha. They are considered an official couple so there should be nothing wrong. However, he felt wrong. He felt he would wrong someone if does this. But why?Eric clenched his hands tightly together into a ball. He shouldn’t hesitate. He's not doing anything wrong. The one who loved him is here with him. That’s right, he shouldn’t deny himself of his woman. He walked into his tent trying not to think too much.When he walked inside it was dark. Disappointed that Samantha was not in the tent, he turned to leave. Just then, Samantha came behind him and hugged him.Leaning into his back she said, “I knew you come.”“Of course, I will. You are my woman.”“Have you heard what everyone is saying?”H
Clenching his hands together, Eric asked, “Grandfather why are you always doing this?” “I’m just confirming the rumors.”“And what do you get by confirming the rumors.”“The truth.”Eric frowned. If his grandfather confirmed the rumors that it wasn’t Samantha who started the rumors, then it just goes to show that the soldiers view Samantha as good luck. And no harm will come to her. However, if the rumors were spread by her, it would harm her reputation. But Eric knows that Samantha is not that type of person, she wouldn't to do these kind of stuff. He trusts her.That's right he trusts her, unlike someone else. She ran the moment she paid off her debt. She didn't care to ask about his wellbeing. Even as he won the war, not a letter was written to him to congratulate him. Why should he care for a woman like this? This is why Samantha will always be better.Ping! An aching agony of pain hits his chest. "Ow." He was holding onto his chest. "Humph," grunted Eric's grandfather. Eric h
“She left before taking any credit. Without her you wouldn’t have won this war. So how DARE you all give her hard work and credit this woman!” shouted Eric’s grandfather. He was now pointing at Samantha who was hiding in Eric’s arm.The soldiers were all whispering. Enraged he continues saying, “She claims you all said she was the lucky star to win this war! Is it TRUE?”The soldiers were all whispering among themselves. "TELL ME!" shouted Eric's grandfather. The soldiers were startled by his rage. After a while no one said anything.Eric's grandfather was in rage and sat down on the chair smacking his hand on the chair. “But we were told that you made the comment about Miss Wild,” replied one of the soldiers.“Why would I do that?” asked Eric’s grandfather.“We heard it from that one guy, that you said it. He said you couldn’t wait for Eric to return home to marry her.”Eric’s eyes was startled as he was not aware such rumors were going around the camp. He looked at his commanders
When they finally came to a stop, Eric thought to himself. Would Samantha really go around saying things like that? What was her reasoning? Could she do such a pitiful thing? Eric touched his wound on his side that is now healed. He thought about what the maid was saying. Is there really a secret about the Vermilion Bird Clan and Ruby? Is there more than what meets the eye?"Eric?" asked Samantha."Yeah," replied Eric, without looking at her. "You-you don't believe her, right?"Eric thought long and hard. Ella was Samantha's maid for a long time. Of course, Ella will be faithful to her mistress, but to spout such desperate words at the end, caused him to be curious. The truth of the hatred between the Vermilion Bird Clan and Ruby. Not wanting to alarm anyone until he finds out the truth, he hide his true intentions. "No. You know I won't believe anyone without proper evidence.""What?""Hmm?" question Eric who was looking at her."Well...""What is it?""It's just that you used to s
“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