Chapter 2: A World and Ruler Changed

Will jumped through the fold and landed pretty far from where she had intended which was due to not focusing on where she was going. She started her journey in the sands of Goreth. 'I really hate this desert.' Will thought as she walked. 'The whole desert had changed since Phobos took over and so has everything else for that matter. This desert used to be full of life both plants and animals.' Then Will looked around and noticed that everything seems to have its life back. All the odd plants and animals had returned and then Will had one question. 'Has Phobos lost Goreth as well?' Will decided not to focus too much on it. Will peacefully walked through the desert making her way around animal holes and the different types of plants. Will could here birds chirping as she walked and remembered what the place looked like when Phobos took control.

The desert's plants shriveled away and became nothing but twigs on the ground. The animals changed into ugly creatures that devoured each other. The sand turned a black so dark you couldn't see any steps in the sand not that it was possible. The sand became more of a goop then anything and trying to walk in it was almost impossible to do. Even if you could walk, you moved at the pace of a snail. The air became black and toxic making it impossible to live in. Then there is the village which everyone evacuated immediately since the desert air had come in as fast as lightning. The buildings began to melt away except for the castle. The ground that was once green turned black as well and deadly to those without powers to defend themselves. One wrong move would kill a person in less then a second. If it isn't the air that killed, it is the ground. Trees turned black and the leaves were tinted blue and purple. The roots of the trees would attack you if you got to close to them which made it that much worse. The whole world had been changed because of Phobos.

Will walked around admiring the beauty of the world that had returned to its normal state. Will finally reached the top of the hill that overlooks the village and could see people all over the place. The ground had returned to the color that it used to be. It had obviously just rained not to long ago since the grass is sparkling. The ground looked like a rainbow had fallen on it. Will walked into the village below and looked at the trees seeing them look like trees again. The air is as fresh as it was before Phobos and a peace overcame her that made her melt. The wind is cool and the sun is warm to the skin. Birds flew around and some landed on buildings. Will walked over to a villager and caught his attention. "Excuse me, what happen to Phobos?"

The man laughed at this and then quickly calmed. "I'm sorry miss, I don't mean to laugh. It's just that he still rules Goreth." The man said nicely.

"But the land is pleasant again. How could someone like Phobos rule when the world doesn't at all represent him?" Will had grown very confused knowing that the land would change depending on what the ruler is like and this doesn't represent Phobos in the least.

"It doesn't represent the old Phobos maybe but the Phobos we have now is much better. You see miss, the land has a special feature to it. This world can make any cruel ruler become better. You see, when the land becomes so horrible that people leave, it weakens the person that rules and eventually they change themselves. Evil may come but it doesn't last very long. No evil ruler can stay here for long. They either die or they change and Phobos has most certainly changed." The man said kindly and then left to finish his work.

Will's face grew surprised by this but she is happy to know that Phobos isn't so evil anymore. Will walked through the village and eventually reached the castle. The castle went from a dark gloomy place to this bright place. Thorns no longer grew from the sides of it and the black slime had disappeared leaving a sparkle it its place. Will walked up to the double doors and told the guard that she is an old friend of Phobos and she was let through. The halls have never been seen by her since Phobos took control. Now the walls had returned to their normal state. Roses surrounded the windows and not a single rose had a thorn to them. The sun shown through the windows giving the place a wonderful light white glow. She walked up to the throne room doors and pushed them opened. She walked in and up to the throne that Phobos sits on and bowed to it.

The chair is facing the other way and then as soon as Will bowed, Phobos turned around. "Who is" Phobos never finished his sentence and looked in surprise and some anger. "What do you want guardian?" Phobos asked surprisingly gentle.

"I originally came by to beat you up but after seeing what has happened, talking seems to be the better of the two options your highness." Will said politely or at least the second part anyway.

"You want to talk or did you come to get evidence of something bad I did and arrest me?" Phobos asked not sure what to make of Will.

"Talking is the much better option." Will said chuckling as she said this. "I don't think that you have done anything wrong Phobos. Arresting you would be pointless now that everything seems to be perfectly fine with your kingdom. I simply wish to talk now royal to royal." Will said standing in the same spot in front of Phobos.

"Royal?" Phobos questioned and then remembered about her rule in Moranox. "Oh yes, I remember now. How is Moranox?" Phobos asked and then fully looked at Will. She had grown tremendously since the last time he saw her. He actually started to blush.

"It is good unlike me who is having troubles being both a guardian and a ruler at the same time. I tried to talk to my old boyfriend but he had already gotten married by the time that I reached him. It is truly depressing and so now I go looking for a husband somewhere but don't know enough people to choose from. Enough about me though, how are you Phobos?" Will asked wondering how the old prince has been.

"I am better off then you it seems since I only have one job to do instead of two. Now about the husband thing, what about those in Kandrakhar. I'm sure the Oracle has someone in mind and you do know them."

"I know that I know them Phobos but I don't love them in the least. The only one that I truly love is Matt and he is married already." Will sighed and let a tear fall from her eye.

Phobos then realized that Will is still standing and corrected himself. "Where are my manners, please have a seat." Phobos said pointing to the chair next to him. Will thanked him and smiled. "Would you like something to drink or eat?" Phobos offered but Will declined. "Unfortunately, I can't help in any way." Phobos frowned a little and then saw Will rub her shoulders. "You sore Will?"

"Just a little, it appears that I haven't exercised as much as I had thought." Will said messaging her shoulders some more.

Phobos scooted back further into his chair. "Come sit here." Will raised an eyebrow but Phobos assured her he wouldn't try to hurt her in any way and so she sat down in front of him. Phobos grabbed her shoulders and started messaging them.

'Since when did Phobos learn how to message so well?' Will thought as she quickly relaxed. "You are really good at this, since when did you learn how to message?"

Phobos blushed a little and then answered. "I learned when I was a child before my sister was born. It became a gift of mine but I never had anyone to use my talents on except myself until now. At least I never thought that I did anyway considering who I was many years ago." Phobos smiled and then realized that being good gave you more power then being evil. Of course none of this really mattered to him any more.

"I have never felt so relaxed before, too bad it doesn't relive the pressure of being queen." Will heard Phobos chuckle a little and she smiled to herself. All these years and Phobos has actually become a decent person.

"Well, I can't really help you with that." Phobos smiled and forgot that he had started messaging her shoulders.

"Only if marriage was involved Phobos, could you help me." Will then realized what she said and hoped that Phobos hadn't taken it the wrong way.

Phobos knew of course what she meant but decided to play with her for a second. "So what, you want to get married?" Phobos couldn't keep his smile back.

"I didn't say that not that it would be a bad thing it's just, that, well, what I meant was" Will stumbled over her words and was cut off by Phobos.

"I know what you meant Will." Phobos confessed and then felt Will get up which worried him a little.

Will blushed slightly and then quickly got up. Will turned to the other chair and sat down again. She lowered her hand down to the bottom of the chair and sent a small spark into Phobos' chair giving him a small spark. Will smiled slightly and chuckled. "So there, that's what you get."

Phobos jumped up out of his chair and turned to Will. "You are so going to pay for that your highness." Will then jumped out of her chair and immediately got tackled by Phobos. They both rolled for a second and Phobos ended up on the bottom. "You win."

"I always do Phobos, I always do." Will got up and started back to her chair and then got tripped by Phobos and jumped on and pinned. "Just like you Phobos, to trick your opponent but on the bright side, we're not killing each other so that's a plus. You really have changed Phobos." Phobos got off of her and sat up. Will immediately sat in Phobos' lap and folded her arms. "Today has been stress relief for me, so thanks Phobos."

Phobos wrapped his arms around Will gently and smiled as Will fell back on him. He kissed her and then the two blushed. That's when they decided that they would be getting married.

In Heatherfield, Elyon had come to visit. "So Cornelia, how are things going?" Before Cornelia could answer, Matt spoke up quickly.

"Elyon, I need to go see Will, can you make me a fold to Moranox so I can go see her." Elyon nodded and Matt went through. Once he reached Moranox, he ran into the castle to find the Oracle sitting on the throne with villagers in a line wanting help. Matt groaned but didn't bother to make himself known until he got to the Oracle himself and sat back and waited. Bout an hour and a half passed and he finally reached the Oracle. 'Who knew it took this long, no wonder Will wants help.' Matt thought and then looked to the Oracle. "Oracle, where is Will?"

"She has gone to Goreth to find Phobos." The Oracle said and then frowned.

"Can you send me there?" Oracle nodded and then made a fold for him to use. Matt went through and ended up in the castle. Matt looked around for a while and then heard some noises coming from the throne room. He ran to the doors and slowly opened them no longer hearing any noise. He quietly opened the doors and found Will in Phobos' arms. He couldn't believe what he is seeing. "Will." Matt yelled out to her.

Will shot up at the voice of Matt. "Matt, what are you doing here?" Will asked shocked

"What's going on Will? Are you that desperate to find a husband that you would join him?" Will could hear the hurt in Matt's voice and sighed.

"Matt, Phobos has changed for the better. He really is a good guy now. I have been able to talk to him for a while now and I am going to marry him. I know that this can't be easy for you to accept but he really isn't bad anymore." Will tried to explain and then let Matt think for a second.

"I trust your judgment Will and so I will accept him as good. I just wish that you hadn't quit on me so soon because my wife died not to long ago. When you showed up at my home, hope filled me at the thought of there still being a chance at us. I guess I just didn't talk quick enough so good luck Will and I hope you enjoy your life with Phobos." Matt said sincerely and not at all a hint of spite in his voice. "Just make me a fold back to heatherfield ok."

Will hesitantly made a fold and let Matt through. After Matt left, Will fell to the floor. "I can't believe it, Matt lost his wife and then came for me just to find that I have decided to marry some else."

"Go be with him Will; I am fine with you being with him. You two need each other more then we need each other." Phobos offered.

"No Phobos, I already promised myself to you and I won't go back on that no matter what. I will be fine Phobos so please, let's leave it alone." Will said more of a demand then anything.

"Ok Will but if you change your mind then go. Enough said." Phobos then dropped the subject and cuddled up next to Will.

A/N: I haven't a thing to say right now except that it is 2:03 in the morning and I'm tired. So good night everyone. To think that I started this at twelve. Anyway, thanks for the reviews and please continue to review. Thanks.