"Those look good," Selena commented about the woven mat that an old woman presented to her. It melted her heart to see how the people accepted her as their Queen.
Since Alex left Forester, it had become her responsibility to check on the people. The aged and the kids. Visiting them with lots of gifts and showering them with caring words. At least, she felt they needed that after the effect of the war. None of them have been able to cross the bridge to the forest to hunt for fear of being attacked.
As she dropped the woven mat, she gestured towards one of the maids that followed her to bring in a basket full of freshly hunted meat.
"This is the least we can do to make you feel better. Don't worry, we will try our best to see that our enemies surrender." She patted the old woman's shoulders and rose to leave.
"Bless you, Queen Selena."
As she moved outside, she thought of where else to go. She j
KREPEIt was not until that evening, a few days after the Hyena's attack on Forester, that Krepe decided to visit a wounded Ethan at the healer's cottage. It was a small cottage at the edge of the town. He'd gone there as a way to ward off his anger and Ethan is his nephew. So, laying him off because he made a mistake would just be stupid. He would meet him to devise a new plan that will be better than before. He could remember that night, as Ethan staggered into the room, his coat filled with blood, barely holding on to life. He'd sent for the healers immediately, part of him boiling with anger that his well-put plan had failed.He entered the room and saw his shirtless nephew sitting on the bed, still looking sick but better than before."I'd been waiting for you." He started to say. "The King won't mind having drinks with him at his place to celebrate our wins." Krepe laughed. "I'm sure the only liqui
The sun rose high in the sky as it is a Monday morning. Checking his wristwatch, Alex saw it was 7:00am. He wondered what kind of work Cher must be doing to have warranted her waking up so early but then he had needed someone who knows the way around the city, so he has no choice but to adapt to it.He pressed the doorbell to the moderately classed building that sat in the middle of a well-to-do street and a newly dressed Cher opened it, inviting him in. He looked around with a grimace. "Nicely painted walls, no cracks in the paint, a decent car worth thousands of dollars, and a nice interior design. To min for a decent job in this part of the world.""Oh, darn." She muttered, following his eyes to the black bag that contained jewelries. The ones she stole at the hotel. "I'll bet I was so stupid enough to clear this place. The police could have walked in and seen this.""Well, I hear New York prison is a good place to be
It's been three hours since Alex got here and he got himself busy with a book on the creation of demons. For a while, he hoped there would be any mention of him in any chapter or how he was created but it seemed the mind of writers over here worked differently. How could they ever think in that direction?He had gotten to the eight hundredth page where a certain man just saw a demon for the first time and his reaction was a little too dramatic compared to how he did when Bagdana had first showed up. He was too engrossed in the book, he didn't know an old woman had been watching him from across the room."For the first time, I'm seeing someone really enjoying my cousin's book." She told him."It's indeed quite enjoyable, I must confess." He dropped the book and smiled at the woman. "You know the style which she used to describe the demons and their habitat is quite discerning for an ordinary writer. I must commend her for
Walking through the royal kitchen and listing orders for dinner made her feel better about herself. It's been a week since the attack on Forester but since then, it's been all calm and tranquility. She could let her mind off the war for a while and heal her mental health by diving into other activities that a Queen is expected to do.The maids were all busy cutting vegetables and beef while she rummaged through the ingredients. Her heart swelled as she remembered she had invited her father for dinner and she must do well to impress him with these delicacies.When she was done, she left the kitchen for her room, dressing up and getting ready to meet her father who was now announced to have arrived."Selena." She looked at the entrance and saw Bagdana who stood tall, his face worrisome."Be careful.""What? What do you mean?""What I'm saying is, your father, be careful arou
Selena gasped as she continuously pinched herself to confirm if she was dreaming but she wasn't. Yet, this monster from her nightmare is standing right in front of her in flesh and blood, although not literally as he looks nothing like what has flesh and blood. It looked somewhat like a demon."Hello, Selena." It grumbled and although her heart skipped a beat, she remembered Alex had kept the Kingdom in her hands, and therefore, protecting it was now left to her.Rising from the bed, she stared at this monstrous-looking demon."Who are you?" She asked the monster which let out a deep breath, releasing a huge patch of smoke from its nostrils."I am the King of darkness, of destruction, and of death. I am the ruler of hell, an eternal torturer and my name is Sathanas." His deep voice rumbled and she wondered how the guards in the corridor didn't hear it."Sathanas? What are you doi
When Selena would open her eyes again, she was met with darkness. Touching her face, she realized it wasn't burning or having any scar. How is that even possible? She sat up and looked ahead only to see a familiar orange glow coming from the corner. Why did it seem familiar and why was she able to note that?She heard screams coming from afar and as she rose, she also noticed how powerful she now felt. Walking down the darkness, the walk was like she'd done this before and when she got to the opening where thousands of demons were, she just stopped and watched."We have achieved the first phase of our plans!" She heard a growling voice and as she looked up, it was Sathanas on his throne. Was he celebrating having fought her or what?"However, I haven't gotten any information on where the Orb could be. Looks like we have a lot of stubborn people to deal with. Starting from Lilith." He pointed his staff to a woman who was tied to a pole
Chelsea stood by the long window in the empty reading room, her face expressionless as she stared outside the street. It is now a few minutes before noon and until it's lunchtime, Cher can't be free enough to go about the city with him.Alex, wearing a casual t-shirt and slacks, walked up to the five feet teenager with an outstanding physique. Her black hair fell over her waistline and she was wearing a short skirt that revealed nicely carved legs ending with a good-looking white sneakers and socks. She seemed to be deep in thought but a good time to engage in a conversation with her."Hi, Chels." He greeted and he was met with a wide eye portraying how shocked she was. It must be the name."I'm sorry for intruding...""Not at all." She smiled, her dimples flashing at him.The oddest kind of feeling swept through him. He noticed. Also, she wouldn't stop squeezing the tip of her top as if she was nervous. He had several questions in his mind but he isn't ready to send her running from
"I'm glad you have been taking your medications as prescribed by the physicians. It's the least you can do to get better for now." Bagdana offered as he helped Selena lay on the bed gently."I've always told you, Bagdana. I feel fine already."He glanced at her and moved to walk out of the room."You still don't see the need to talk to me?""About what?"She chuckled. "About why you need to quickly let me in on whatever is going on? I mean, you don't know how much danger you're in already. Sathanas already knows where the Key bearer is. It won't take him a while before he comes here to destroy this whole Kingdom.""Key bearer." Bagdana rushed to her, his eyes questioning. "What did you see in your sleep?""Something none of you has ever seen. Do you know what it's like being in the dark for so long?""I've been there." He coughed."Are you saying something?""Nope. Not at all.""Oh, yeah." She sighed. "I can see how you all will rather see your people hurt and in shambles than go agai