"Are we there yet Yas?"Yona asked the auburn haired girl.
"No,we barely started"Yasmin looked at the map before looking at Yona.
Yona was about to reply but the cocking of a gun caught their attention.They turned their head slowly.
They were sorrounded by multiple masked men pointing guns at them,they had to be at least twenty men.
"Hands where I can see them"one of the men shouted.
They followed the orders slowly lifting their hands in the air.
"Now, hand over your valuables" another masked man commanded.
Yasmin exchanged a look with Vida nodding.
Vida dropped her hand, jumped a few feet in the air,the masked men began firing but large paper wings formed at her back,covering her,they protected her from the bullet,she opened her wings and fired out paper blades from the wings at the men.
The men were surprised at the attack,some were able to use their abilities to avoid getting hurt.
One of them,who controlled plants sent the pointed branches towards them.
The branches shot at them,Ace shuffled his cards and a card with a picture of a dome on it flew out before landing on the ground and a dome appeared covering them,the branches couldn't penetrate the dome.
He brought down the dome, some of the men charged at them,Enzo held his palm forward,multiple sand formed hands shot up holding the men tightly.
The men couldn't move,those that were not held by the sand hands pointed their guns at them, attempting to shoot.
Yona's blue eyes glowed,the men were stunned as they watched the bullets pass through them,they realized they hadn't shot the real them,instead they shot their illusions.
"Shit"one of the men muttered"this is harder than I thought"
The sound of a bullet was heard,Alura had shot one of the men who were attempting a sneak attack on his shoulder,he groaned in pain,his other hand clutching his bleeding shoulder"you're insane"
She roared in laughter as she looked at him, running her tongue across her lips,she smiled"just a little bit"before strapping the gun to her thighs.
They had taken all the men down.
"You didn't even leave some for us"a boy with black hair and scarlet coloured eyes commented gesturing to Hugo, Yasmin and himself.
"Don't worry, Ryzen,there will be more fights for you"Yona spoke as they continued on their way.
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"You guys ready"Jude spoke as he joined his friends who were waiting for him.
"Yes,so,where do we go to get the gem"Evette asked.
Jude closed his eyes for a second,"the gem's on the outskirts of the kingdom"he spoke once he opened his eyes.
They started moving in the direction he had pointed out.
"Aviva,why didn't you tell us you are a witch?"Evette asked.
Aviva looked remorseful"I'm sorry,I hadn't known till some days ago"
Evette nodded"why were you sealed"
Aviva froze she didn't want to tell her the truth but she didn't want to lie to her friends"I don't know"
Evette looked at her for a moment then decided to drop the topic which Aviva was grateful for.
They kept on walking, making their way in silence.
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Azron stared at the figure speaking seated on the throne"my son,how was your journey to the human kingdom, find anything interesting"
Azron thought for a second,Aviva crossing his mind,yes he did find someone interesting but he just shook his head"the visit was good"
The King smiled"well good to hear,you know,I brought a gift for you"
Azron looked at him, wondering what the gift would be.
His father turned his face to the door "you can enter now,Lisanai."
Azron watched as a dark skinned girl entered the room watching him, wearing an ankle long blue dress,with a shawl around her shoulders,her purple hair in a bun.
She walked over to the King, bowing slightly,she greeted,her brown eyes fluttered as assessed Azron before she smiled,"Good day,my prince,I am Lisanai Rana, daughter of the minister of security"
Azron noticed that while the King had pronounced her name Lee-sa-Nai,the girl had pronounced it as Lee-say-Nay.
He looked at her before turning back to the King"I thought she was meant to bring in the gift,where is it"
The King laughed heartily before answering"My son,she is the gift"
Azron looked at her for no longer than a second,his father continued"Meet, the future queen of this kingdom and of the dark faes"
"What does he mean future queen,does he want to replace me,I thought he wasn't keen on females ruling"Azron thought silently before his eyes widened in realization.
"Shit"he muttered under his breath before looking at the King who had a wide smile plastered on his face.
The King looked at him as his eyes widened knowing his son had gotten the message"took you long, from now on,she will be treated as your wife,as she is to become one"
Azron couldn't help but curse again as he looked between the girl and his father,his head was in turmoil"does mother know about it?
The King shook his head,but Azron knew it didn't matter,the King never held the queens contributions in high regards. They didn't love each other, they only respected each other.
Azron sighed,he felt trapped,he was in thought when the King released Lisanai, telling her they would meet later on.
The King turned his full attention to his son"now unto more pressing issues,the team in charge of research will go into the cave of treasures,it is your duty as keeper of the cave to make sure all goes smoothly."
Azron nodded before leaving the throne room,he closed the door behind him and looked at Lisanai,who was still standing there.
Seeing him,she straightened herself, letting the shawl slip revealing her bare shoulders,"my prince"
Azron stayed quietly as he looked at her,she continued"my prince,I'm so glad to be grateful for the opportunity to be your ..."
"Don't get your hopes high or it'll be a disaster when they come crashing down"he cut her off,his voice cold and emotionless.
He walked past her as she looked at his retreating figure,she looked at the floor then sighed, making up her mind,she was going to be the queen no matter what.
"Azron,wait up,how are you,how did it go with your father?"He stopped once he heard his mother's voice.
He turned to look at her as she walked towards him,her platinum blonde hair tied in a half ponytail,her green eyes were warm.
She placed her palms on his face and smiled. He held her hands in his"it was fine mother, did you know father has already gotten me someone to marry"
The look on his mother's face told her indeed she had no idea of what was going on"I'm sorry, my dear,,you are much too young,you need to find someone you love,I don't want you ending up like your father and I, should I talk to him"
Azron shook his head,he didn't want that"No mother,I'll be fine, where's Kayana, Levi and David?"
"Kaya went to visit her friend, your brothers will be back soon"
He nodded"I need to go mother,I'll see you later"
She smiled and Azron was reminded of how much he loved her smile"Get lots of rest,son"
He nodded before walking to his room.
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"How did your meeting with the prince go, Lisanai?"
Lisanai looked at the woman talking to her,it was Azron's aunt,the King's favorite sister,she was very influential in the kingdom.
"The prince doesn't seem interested in me?"she frowned as she remembered how he had bluntly cut her off earlier.
"Don't worry,my dear,you will be queen,now cheer up,I have a plan"
"What is it auntie Anaina?"
"What would happen if you were to be pregnant for the prince's child?"
Lisanai looked at Anaina as she understood.
"Yes Lisa,a wedding will be arranged quickly to avoid the disgrace and you will be made queen of the realm of dark fae"Anaina laughed as she ran a finger along Lisa's shoulder.
"Now get to rest,Lisa,worry not for you will be queen"
Lisanai nodded gladly as she greatly believed in Anaina.