"Did the prince really set her up?" whispered someone from the crowd."Was it planned by the both of them?" asked another.Eric’s eyes widened as he heard the comment. "Samantha is really out to get Ruby, even when she cheated," said a plump man. “That Samantha Wild is too full of herself. She’s so jealous of another woman’s beauty that she set out to destroy her. She’s so wicked she deserves to be a trash,” said a woman from the Tortoise Clan.“Enough! Lies! It’s all lies!” Shouted Duke Wild.“Oh, so I’m still lying?” asked Ruby.“My granddaughter will never result to such a despicable act!” shouted Duke Henry.“Even after I presented the truth, you still call me a liar," said Ruby with fire burning in her eyes."You-""You should be preparing her to receive her punishment. She is your LYING granddaughter!""YOU-""Humph! She's so caught up in her act that she's forgotten what's real and what's fake. Her acting skills is so good that she got nearly everyone to believe her. But I thi
“Weak,” she whispers.Eric tilted his head towards her as he heard her quiet comment. Because he have good hearing, he was able to hear her mock Mile's spiritual power. Thinking what special ability does she have to go against Master Miles. He was interested to see what it was. He smiles as he couldn't wait to see what his woman is going to do.Ruby pulled her zither from her space ring. She started to play her zither. As the song started to echo throughout the palace, she sang along with the music. She looked gorgeous and radiant. As everyone was admiring her beauty, Eric too was caught up in her lovely face. Eric thought, "Here I was thinking that I would be able to move on. What a fool I was." He stared at her, admiring her gracefulness and elegance. Ruby's hand moved swiftly with the tempo of the music and her voice was enchanting. She looked so beautiful as she played her zither. "My woman," whisper Eric. Eric thought, "That's right, she's my woman." Kevin, who heard him, star
Eric chuckled quietly of his stupidity. So, this was her real reasoning for leaving him after they came back from Curse Land. Eric clenched his hands as he thought of why Ruby didn’t tell him. Why did she make him think that she was looking for other men? Why wasn’t she honest with him that she was on a mission? That she was looking for traitors in the four clans? Was he so unreliable that she didn’t trust him? His heart ached at not having Ruby’s trust.Eric looked at her with melancholy eyes. “Yes, Emperor,” said Ruby.“As a man of my words, I shall grant you your two wishes. Let’s hear what your wishes are,” said the Emperor.“My first wish, please annulled the engagement of Prince Eric and me.”Eric was shocked as he heard Ruby’s wish. He was in disbelief that she made such a request. Just over this little misunderstanding she went and cut off their engagement. Sadness overcame him.“Withdraw the engagement?” questioned the Emperor with his right eyebrow raising at Ruby. “Yes," a
Eric’s eyes was full of anger and contempt.Ruby wasn’t sure why he was mad at her, when it should be her who is mad at him. He was the one who falsely accused her and even tried to break her limbs.Annoyed Ruby walked past him.“We need to talk,” said Eric. His face remains emotionless and his voice stern.Ruby kept walking as she didn’t care to talk with him.Eric grabbed her, but she pulled away from him.Ruby saw a hint of hurt in his face. She smiled inwardly. She was happy that Eric was in pain. His face was priceless. She wanted him to regret and that is exactly what he’s showing her right now. He was finally feeling the agony of being used and thrown away. She wants him to live in sorrow for the rest of his life, a body without a soul."Please," said Eric. Ruby didn’t respond. She just looked at him with annoyance. She attempted to take a step past him, but he stepped in front of her. She pushed him, but Eric shook his head at her. No matter what she did, he kept blocking her.
“Pfft. What games are you two playing this time?”Eric didn’t say anything but just stared at her. He couldn’t believe she didn’t believe him. He really isn't playing any games with her. “You are her accomplice. Her scheming partner-"Eric was shocked at her accusation. Calmly yet stern he said, "No. I'm not.""Good. Good one. Good lies. I nearly fell for that. You're getting as good as she is.""I'm not lying."Ruby smiled and walked up to him and said, "Where is your pretend damsel in distress? Tell her to come out. I'm tired of playing.""I don't know who you're talking about.""Samantha. You're lover.""What about her?""Still pretending huh?""I'm not pretending anything."Irritated Ruby said, “What? Are you waiting for her to come crying and faking her innocence in front of me again? There's no crowd here, so it's best if you gather up one to have more witness." Eric looked at her with unreadable eyes. "Ruby-"Ruby stopping him from talking, putting her fingers up in the air sa
“No,” said Eric still embracing her.Ruby looked at him with disgust and pulled herself free.“Ru-Ruby,” said Eric looking hurt at her withdrawal.“What’s all the commotion?” asked a familiar voice.Coming out of the shadow, Eric’s grandfather appeared.“Grandfather,” said Eric.“Godfather,” said Ruby. She was trying to withdraw her arm away, but instead Eric held her hand. Gripping her hand tightly in his. “Nothing,” said Eric smiling at him. Ruby was shocked by his action and stared at him with disbelief. She was thinking how unbelievable this man is."Oh," said Eric's grandfather.“What brings you here Godfather?” asked Ruby, pinching Eric's hand roughly. Eric moved closer to her as he grunted silently from her pinch. Even with her little defiance he wasn’t going to let her go. He knows she's still angry at him, but this is his only chance. He needs to talk to her. He needs to clear up their misunderstanding.“I’m just visiting,” said Theo.“Grandfather, since you’re here, why d
The rest of the night was uneventful.Ruby was exhausted and needed to get some rest. The maid took her to her room. As she was walking up to her room, Eric was waiting for them at the door. He glared at the maid, and she bowed and walked away.Eric grabbed Ruby's wrist and ushered her away. When they got into their room, he pushed her inside.Ruby looked around and noticed it was the same room they had been in before. Eric closed the door behind her. Ruby was shocked and asked, "What are you doing?"""I told you," said Eric with his emotionless face."What?""We need to talk."“There is nothing to say.”Eric just stared at her.Annoyed that he just kept staring at her, Ruby tried to get to the door, but he blocked her way."What are you doing?" she asked.Eric calmly pinned her to the wall."What-What are you doing?"Eric didn't say anything.Frustrated she pushed him. She was trying to reach for the door. Eric snapped his finger and the door disappeared and Ruby was trapped in the
Ruby felt the change in the atmosphere. The look in Eric’s eye has changed. He was angry and also showing signs of hunger of lust. She was now frightened that she may have gone too far with her words. Looking at the door, she tried to make a run for it. Not making it past him, Eric grabbed her hand and pulled her to him. “Let go,” said Ruby.Eric grabbed her chin and yank it closely to his. He said coldly, “How about I tell everyone about us?”“No-Nothing-Umm”“I dare you say it!”“You’re hurting me.”Eric kissed her feverishly. Ruby was grunting as she pressed her lips against him.“You pervert!” said Ruby, who escaped his lips.“Why don’t I tell the whole world, that you’re already my woman!”"I'm not your woman! I will NEVER be!""You! YOU! I have no shame telling the world that I took your virginity!" “You're blackmailing me?” said Ruby. She scoffed and looked at him with disbelief! “I can and I will.”“You wouldn’t.”“I would, dear God help me! I would!” shouted Eric.“You’re
“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