Here it is. The sequel of Friendship Matters. I would like to thank keelykelly for everything: inspiration, help, ideas, etc. I owe her so much. Without her it wouldn't be complete. I also thank Tilly006 for the title.
Chapter-1
Jade and James were sitting in the garden and talking. Well, perhaps a bit more then talking, but yes, talking. It had been two years since they were crowned Prince and Princess of Swan Lake, and they had used this time to get along with each other better, and Jade, especially was extremely happy. Her once broken heart now felt complete, with the only one who had cared for her, before she met Steven and Zacharius and everyone from Swan Lake. James, too was glad that he didn't have to deal with his gang and that Vanessa anymore. He felt a great burden of his back.
"So, it's been two years since we left Earth. I wonder if anyone even cares that we are missing?" Jade asked.
"I doubt it. No one even noticed us there. But I am quite happy here, not because of all the luxury or anything, but because I am with you," James said smiling. Jade giggled.
He pulled her closer to him and slightly kissed her on the lips.
"You are as precious as any extremely valuable thing, perhaps more. I want to ask you a question," he said shyly. "I wanted to ask it for a long time but…" he blushed.
"Shy to ask? It's alright, ask whatever you want," she said.
"I am so rough and, well, not decent like you, and perhaps bad. So why do you like me?" he asked.
Jade didn't believe he just said that. How could he think like that after what he did for me? she thought. "Two answers to your question. First, all that you mentioned above is what makes you special. And second, I know that you are not bad. You are the most delightful person I have ever seen."
He smiled. He saw that she wasn't joking, which made him feel happy that she really thought about him that way. "Thank you."
James thought that it was time he told her what he wanted. So he put his hand into the pocket searching for the small box which held the key to his wish. As he was taking it out and about to speak up, Steven came up. Did he have to come now?
"Hey you two, Her Majesty wants to see all of us now. So stop dating each other and come on," he said laughing.
Jade rolled her eyes, "Seriously Steven?"
"Everyone's waiting for you, come on," he smiled and went away.
James sighed and put the box away. "Alright then, let's go."
"Yeah, I wonder what happened," she took his arm and went back to the palace.
"Your Majesty, is something wrong? Why did you want to talk to all of us?" Lucille asked.
Liliana was standing there with a girl almost the age of James.
She was wearing an armour used for fighting with her sword on her belt. Her eyes were blue with a shade of purple around it and they were sparkling. Zacharius stood there staring at her in a daze. He felt his cheeks grow hot as the girl chuckled. His gaze was cut off by Liliana.
"This is Princess Sandra of Eraklyon. Her realm has been taken over by a dark wizard who is on the loose. He tried to kill her but she managed to escape after putting up a good fight. According to her, he is planning to attack Swan Lake next, and you must prevent that from happening," she said worriedly.
"Your Majesty, that is horrible," Steven exclaimed and cast worried glances with Jade and Lucille.
Zacharius, noticing the sadness in Sandra's eyes, immediately said, "We will do whatever we can to stop the wizard. We will set out next week. For now, Princess Sandra must take rest." He had noticed the wounds that she had received from the battle and thought it wasn't the best idea to set out immediately.
"I agree," Jade said.
"Very well then, Jade. You and Zacharius can take care of Sandra," Liliana said. "James, Steven and Lucille can prepare and plan on how to get to the dark tower."
"Yes, Your Majesty," James said.
So, all of them parted.
"I wonder who this wizard is. I was beginning to think that finally there would be some peace and now…" James sighed, thinking that his proposal to Jade would have to wait until the end of the upcoming battle with another worthless wizard.
"Why the long face, James? I saw a little box back in the garden. What are you up to?" Steven asked mischievously. He knew what his brother had been up to.
James' cheeks grew red at the thought that Steven knew what he wanted to do, and he was angry that he actually interrupted that on purpose. "You know? How? And, why did you interrupt us?" he asked
"I think I know my brother," he grinned.
"So, that's why you interrupted him?" Lucille asked. Steven nodded. She rolled her eyes, "You are impossible!"
And all three of them burst into laughter.
How was it? I want more reviews than my previous story. Please tell me if you like it or not. Please! I won't be updating soon. SO I will leave you to review then.
OJSZ
