by Gibbs, S. R.
That name sounded so familiar, but what are the odds, he was supposed to be dead.
“I know that look, you are not telling us something,” Angie called out moving closer to me.
“It could be nothing, but Rṓgaire told me that Diamond Kingdom’s King was named Zane and that Queen Jewels killed him.”
“I remember the name now. I have overheard conversations about him, the most popular story is that Queen Jewels tied her life with his, and that when she slept he did as well.”
“So, you are telling me that Jewels has someone to do her dirty work while she becomes stronger?” Angie finally realized. “That means Jewels is not the only person we have to watch out for.”
“Come on, let’s not think about this right now. We need to hurry to the transport room before Leo comes back.” I insisted not wanting to think about our horrible predicament.
We all began to walk in silence, until the transport room was in our sights, and Ashley stopped walking.
“What’s wrong?” Angie asked turning back to look at her.
“It’s just that I am afraid about what is going to happen next. I literally had to choose between my life and my sister’s, who knows what you will have to do to obtain the Ruby Dragon.” Ashley admitted.
“Are you doubting my strength? If you were able to gain control of the Sapphire Dragon, and get a new fancy blue arm bracelet. I think I can manage to do the same,” Angie joked. “I think you are worrying too much, obtaining my dragon will be easy.”
“Don’t be too cocky-“I started laying my hand on Angie’s shoulder.
This time I felt it happening before my surrounding blurred and I found myself standing on a brick road. Thick smoke and dust filled the air as the scene came to life before my eyes. People were running and screaming clutching valuables and children rushing past me as if I wasn’t here, but the burning heat against my skin and my watering eyes would suggest otherwise.
Looking in the direction of where they were coming from I could make out a giant volcano, and the rumbling underneath my feet made me realize that it had erupted. My breathing became even more labored as the volcano spewed volcanic ash into the air.
In the distance toward the volcano I spotted Ashley and Prince Leev, as grew near them I could begin to make out their conversation.
“Where is Angie?” Ashley looked around hysterically wearing clothes similar to ancient Egypt with the long sheath dress that flowed down to her ankles.
The dress was tattered and dirtied in places as if she had tripped or fell in all of the commotion. I tried to focus on their conversation over the all of the sounds in the background.
“Let’s go, April has already escorted most of the people here to safety. Leo has gone back to find her. She was near the volcano when everything started.
No! I stopped listening after that, running pass them and into the thickest part of the smoke toward the volcano. I don’t know why I am here, but I have to get to Angie. My lungs and eyes burned, but not as bad as my skin, which felt like it was on fire the closer I got to the volcano.
I finally spotted Angie almost at the very base of the volcano, and it looked as if she was holding a sleeping child. The sound of someone screaming brought my attention to Leo who was coming from the right toward Angie.
Something bright shone through the thick smoke from up the volcano, and I instantly knew it was lava, and Angie was right in its path.
Leo and I both raced toward Angie as fast as we could hoping to get to her before the lava.
“April! April! You can let go now. I am happy that you are concerned, but it will all be okay.” Angie smiled as everyone resumed walking toward the transport room.
I tried hard to conceal my trembling as I followed them. There is no need for me to worry them with what I saw. Maybe my worrying made me experience a surreal vision of my worst nightmares. Okay, I am going to go with that.
As the door opened, I could see that the guys were already there, and by the looks on their faces, we had interrupted a very heated conversation.
Prince Leev turned toward smiling to conceal the scowl that was plastered on his face just a second ago. Leo and Rṓgaire turned their backs to each other as they seemed to regain their composure.
“I missed something interesting didn’t I?” Angie sighed disappointedly.
“No, we were just awaiting the guests of honor,” Prince Leev continued to smile as if that would cause us to forget what we saw.
“I am afraid this is where I bid my farewells,” Nerissa stated hugging Ashley. “I am going to miss the excitement you brought to the Kingdom.”
“So what did I miss?” Angie asked after we all said goodbye to Nerissa and the door was closed.
Ignoring her question Rṓgaire held his hand up against the wall, causing a light to shine underneath, and the entire back wall to change.
“So that is Ruby Kingdom?” Angie asked moving closer to the scene displayed before us. “It shouldn’t be that hard finding my dragon there.”
“We will transport to the edge of Ruby Kingdom and walk to the capital city,” Leo announced.
Angie carefully placed her hand over the shores leading to Ruby Kingdom, “Where is everyone?” Angie asked looking at the deserted shores.
“Everyone mostly resides in the capital city, which is very prosperous due to the gold mines.” Leo explained. “It is said that the capital is full with people and the streets are paved with hard bricks, and-“
“-and the city was built at the base of a volcano.” I finished for him walking toward the picture outlining the shape of the volcano towering over the trees.
About The Author
S.R. Gibbs lives in Florida with her two little girls, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching Korean Dramas, and hearing from her readers. She is also thankful to everyone who has purchased a copy of her book.
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