"Queen?"

Soft murmers of confusion were heard amongst the remaining creatures. Even as they were on their knees, their eyes focused on the moist soil beneath them, I could hear the surprise and doubt laced in their voices as they questioned Valedria's words.

"As you all know, I have been put in power of all laws and rule making for as long as I remain alive. Alexander, your new Lord, is undoubtedly in love with this human. He has no eyes for any other but her, therefore she will remain as his unless they both decide otherwise."

No one even questioned Valedria's words, but I could see some of them shaking their heads in disapproval. It didn't matter who was speaking to them, they still did not think that I was fit to lead them.

Everyone in Lunaria was ferocious and really powerful. What good would having a weak queen do?

"My decision will not be debated. When the problem with the sorceress ends, I will lift the ban on romantic human relationships. Now let's go to war."

Everyone stood up without a word and turned to head back into the trees. Alexander turned to look at me with a small smile and kissed my cheeks. "This is lovely news. You and I get to stay."

I smiled briefly, "It sure is." I answered half-heartedly. Alexander pulled me with him and we started walking into the trees. Deep down, I knew that staying in Lunaria wouldn't work out for me but I couldn't discuss it just yet.

It took many hours but we finally reached the island that I had started calling home for a couple of days. We had to take a small ship since there was the ocean separating it from my land. Some of the creatures swam underneath us and the rest flew over. They went in different directions, trying to ensure that Precious wouldn't slip by them again.

As soon as I set foot on the sandy shore, I could feel how the atmosphere shifted around us. The sky was darker, a grey that showed that a storm was about to break out and rough winds were blowing in different directions. Something told me that this weather wasn't natural.

"What the hell is going on at the center!?" A shapeshifter shouted over the loud wind.

Far out, in the middle of the island, we could see massive dark clouds spinning around in circles as if a tornado was going to form. Alexander cursed loudly, "She's going all out. We need to kill her NOW!"

"Well then, what the hell are we waiting for? Let's go." Valedria said, a dark grin forming on his face. "I haven't broken the bones of the elderly since I was a teen. I can't wait to get at it."

I stared at Valedria like he had six eyes. That's a very dark confession he just made...

A man covered in black feathers flew over us, his arms spread out like wings. With a screech that sounded just like one of an eagle, the creatures all screamed, charging forward for battle. Alexander placed his hands on my hips and quickly pulled me to his body..

"I have a confession." He quickly said.

Oh? That's what we're doing before fighting possibly our first and last battle.

"You have kids?" I asked him. He paused, staring at me like I was crazy before he burst out into laughter.

How is he laughing at a time like this?

"No darling, though I like the idea of us having them." He said, his body still shaking as his laughter died down.

"Then what is it?"

"Just that, I love you." He said, grinning at me. "I was okay with you joining this battle... But it seems to be more intense than I thought."

"It's only one woman," I said softly.

"One very powerful woman. I'm also concerned that we don't know what Sei drank. He could still turn against us if given the chance. There's still Silas too... He could be out for revenge because we practically turned on him."

"I did that, not you." I told him sternly. Surely Silas wouldn't attack Alexander for my incorrect judgment.

"There is no you anymore. There is a we. If he tries to kill you, it's no different than him pointing a silver dagger at me."

He kissed my forehead. I hated the conversation we were having. It gave me anxiety because it sounded like he was saying goodbye to me.

"Stay behind as much as you can. The creatures will protect their queen." He instructed me.

But I'm not their queen...

"Alexander..."

He kissed me before I could speak, "I'll see you when we win." He let me go and sped away from me, disappearing down a pathway before I could even blink. I looked up at the spinning clouds and shook my head. This is all my fault. It is me that has to stop it.

I sprinted in the direction of the magic clouds, feeling like a sloth compared to all of the creatures that were zooming by faster than me. I was getting super tired too. The middle of the damn island looked like it was hours away from where I was standing. I stopped and leaned against a tree, catching my breath.

More like gasping for dear air.

Being human sucks.

"Need a ride?"

I looked up next when I heard the familiar voice speaking, my eyes slightly tearing at who I saw.

"Kaiser!" I exclaimed, happy to see the familiar hot pink eyes. I hurried over to him and jumped in his arms. He hugged me back, ruffling my hair. "Took you long enough to come back, Lia. I was starting to think you ditched me."

"Never," I told him. He grinned at me and turned his back to me. "Climb on, we have no time."

I jumped on his back and closed my eyes, trying to prevent any nausea from the speed he was running at. I clung onto him like an ant in the wind and he went even faster when he felt that. Suddenly, he stopped and I felt my head spinning when my boots touched the ground. I prepared to fall on my knees but Kaiser quickly caught me and held me steady.

"You might want to open your eyes and see this."

I listened, opening my eyes and looking around. Precious was floating in the air, the dark clouds surrounding her and full of lightning. Hundreds of different warriors surrounded her, lunging and throwing attacks at her but not seeming to be able to land a hit on her.

I looked to my left, seeing Daffodil going head-on with... What the?

"Is that Sharlene and Melissa fighting the evil fairy?" I asked in shock and slight amusement. Kaiser rolled his eyes, not even bothering to look over. "They insisted on helping. I'm surprised they're still breathing."

"Daffodil is only ducking their attacks. She's not doing anything to them." I said after looking closely. She was hesitating about attacking them... Which meant that she still had care about this whole situation.

"Maybe I can convince her to switch sides." I mumbled. Kaiser looked at me like I was twerking at someone's funeral. I've been getting far too many judgmental looks lately. I'm starting to get bothered.

"How the hell is that going to help? She can't win against the sorceress."

"No, but she probably knows Precious' weakness."

Kaiser looked at me uncertainly but I was confident that this plan would work. I was going to go there and guilt-trip her into helping us fight together.

Kaiser nodded and charged for battle. Before I left, I looked around for Silas but he wasn't there at all. Not even Sei was there.

I hoped they were alright.