Erica took out an ancient cute circular object. She said some words and breaked the object but instead of completely breaking, a crack was rather seen. Suddenly, light burst from the cracked place and a hologram of a man was seen. The man looked like he was in his early fifties. He had a royal robe on and a crown. Even through the hologram, he emitted a domineering aura. Upon seeing him, Erica tensed all of a sudden and greeted him politely, bowing her head down
" Greetings to the sun of Elarion. Your humble ser..... "
Before she could finish, the king interrupted with a voice devoid of any emotion
" No need to be polite. Have you been able to meet the Demon-Vampire king?"
Erica lowered her head unable to look at him in the eye. Then slowly, she spoke saying
" I'm sorry to disappoint you "
The king flew into a rage as he almost yelled
" Are you that useless Erica. 5 years and you've still not found the king. I can't believe you are my daughter. You want to be the future queen but you can't complete this task I have given you. If I had given Abigail this task, she would have surely given me a good result by now. Afterall she is much competent "
Erica felt her blood boiling in anger. She almost threatened her dad
" Abigail, Abigail, don't ever compare me to her again "
The king chuckled darkly and said
" huh, feeling angry at the thought of Abigail been better than you. Be more competent and I won't compare you both again "
Erica said nothing but still bowed down her head. The king continued with a stern face
" Have you concealed your powers "
" Still in the process "
" That's good to hear but make sure you do it well because you can't return if your powers is still unconcealed "
" Rest assured "
" And have you passed to drink to them?"
" Yes "
" Okay, you go and rest. Since you couldn't meet the Demon-Vampire king, there is nothing we can do. We will find a plan later. Meet you tomorrow "
" Okay "
Then the hologram disappeared and the object repaired itself making it look like it was never broken. Erica fell on the bed and thought with resent in her heart
" it always has to be Abigail, Abigail here, Abigail there. I'm I not his daughter "
....
The next day
" Well princess, I think this is the end of the road for us "
Diego said, with an unfathomable emotion in his eyes. He deeply gazed at Erica who was sitting next to him in the car. Erica said with a rare gratitude
" Diego, thank you for all the help you've given me "
Diego stared at her in surprise and said
" Holy Mary, this is the first time you've ever thanked me. Where the he'll dud I sleep today. "
Erica said nothing and hugged hugged him in the car. Then she said
" Goodbye Diego, I'll keep in touch with you "
Diego smiled and said
" oh don't worry princess, we shall surely meet again. I would continue your investigation and find the Demon-Vampire king for you "
For the first time since they met (about 5 years ago), Erica smiled genuinely at him. Without waiting for him to talk, she got out of the car and went to the mountains.
On top of the mountains, Erica saw two familiar faces she hadn't seen in a long time. Upon seeing her, Chloe jumped in joy and went to hug her big sister
" Erica, Erica, I missed you so much. Aaaaah"
She screamed in joy. Erica smiled at her and rubbed her hair like she was a child. Then she said
" I missed you to "
Chloe smiled happily. She was 18 but loved it when she was been treated like a child. Erica glanced at the other lady behind Chloe and sighed. Then she asked
" How are you Abigail "
Abigail smiled, not believing her ears. She answered with a bright face
" Never been better. What about you "
" I'm good "
Abigail suddenly felt a familiar yet unfamiliar feeling in her body. She frowned a bit and lightly shoke her head. What was she thinking, it can't be true.
Chloe looked at both of them and sighed helplessly. These two had a terrible relationship since they were kids and it was up to Chloe to make sure they forgot whatever past they had. She nagged
" you guys are such kill joy, don't you know how to hug. It's been years sincewe last met and look at the behaviour you're putting on"
" look....." Erica suddenly said, pointing in the sky and they all looked up. Chloe happily said
" oh they are already here "
Up in the sky was a golden chariot flying in the sky in full speed. The horses riding the chariot were made of fire. Soon the chariot landed and the charioteer got down. It was a handsome male in an elegant ancient attaire. He smiled widely and bowed her head saying
" I greet the three untouchable flowers of the Elarion kingdom "
Chloe said happily
" Oh skip the formalities Festus and get to the main point. I can't wait to meet everyone"
Festus lightly shoke his head and said professionally with his hands at his back
" Third princess Chloe-Gel Von Heist. The kingdom awaits your arrival. "
Feeling a bit flattered, Chloe entered the chariot. Immediately her legs touched the chariot, her dress transformed into a beautiful purple princess gown. Her hairstyle changed and a golden diadem was on her head. Gorgeous ornaments were adorned on her neck hands and head making her look breathtaking. Then she went and sat in the chariot. Festus briefly stared at the beauty in the chariot and turned to Erica
" Second princess Erica Ashley Von Heist. The kingdom awaits your arrival "
Erica moved forward and elegantly entered the chariot. Her dress also transformed into a beautiful peach blue gown with ornaments adorned on it. Her hairstyle also changed and she had a tiara on her head. She then sat in the chariot gracefully. Festus continued by saying
" And lastly, First princess Abigail Mayee Von Heist, the kingdom awaits your arrival "
Abigail smiled and walked foward, she had been waiting for this day for 5 years and finally she can now go back to her world and meet her loved ones. She walked towards the chariot and raised her leg to step in. But then something unexpectedly happened. Instead of stepping in the chariot, her legs stepped on the ground. She tried again but to her horror, her legs only stepped on the ground. It was like she was trying to step on the thin air. Her breathing changed rapidly and she was afraid. She saw the chariot alright but, felt like everything was just a hologram. Chloe asked anxiously
" What's wrong Abi "
Abigail didn't answer but felt tears cascading from her eyes. She subconsciously stared at her trembling hands. Then as if scared of her own hands she opened them wide. Then suddenly an ice formed in her hands. Upon seeing the ice, she screamed
" Nooooooooooő "
Everyone else was dumbfounded as they knew what that literally meant.
Erica on the other hand was in deep thought