Hello, hello! Sorry for the belated update! Had other stories to write and TV shows to cover! I hope to have to next chapter written soon but I'm not sure how soon that will be given my current state of illness. Be patient with me! Enjoy the chapter and remember, reviews are good, flames are bad, bad, bad!
"No, please! Spare me, Spirit! I did not know that the amber stone belonged to you! I can return it to you if you so wish!" Cried the Lord as he kneeled on the floor before the supernatural being in front of him. "It is too late for that, Lord Thompson." The figure said solemnly. "The Sacred Amber of Laramentia is not meant to be touched by mortal hands for it loses its' magic once a human has laid their hands upon the stone. Now that you have taken it from the Temple of Selinia here on Earth, the magic that it once had has diminished. I have been ordered by the Empress of the planet Laramentia to condemn you to die!" The figure roared as the white light expanded, consuming the entire room including Lord Thompson. When the light faded, sheets of paper slowly floated down to the floor like the first snowflakes of Winter. Lord Thompson's body laid on the ground motionless and devoid of life. His bright sapphire eyes dulled to a dark shade of blue-ish gray.
Serena Thompson woke up in a cold sweat in her bed at a local inn as she relived the tragic events that resulted in her father's death. The heiress of the Silver Moon Manor, or what's left of it, took off the covers and made her way to the wash basin. She splashed cold water on her face and dried off using a face cloth. Making her way back to bed, she thought about what she had discovered at the library. There must be a way to restore the Sacred Ambers power, but how? Serena thought as she attempted to go back to sleep, unable to shut her mind off.
The next morning, as Serena is making her way toward the library, she bumped into a tall, black-haired gentleman. "My apologies, Sir. I did not see you there." Serena apologized with a small curtsey. "No apology needed, Miss." The gentleman said. His voice is enchanting. Serena thought dreamily. No, Serena. Focus on avenging father first, romantic fantasies later. The young woman chastised herself. Serena then smiled politely at the gentleman and said, "Pray excuse me. I must be on my way." The gentleman then grabbed her wrist as she walked past him, stopping her from moving further. "May I ask where you are going?" He asked. "I am going to the library. Please let go of my wrist or I shall scream." Serena said, anger creeping into her voice.
The gentleman ignored Serena's request and said, "You're going to find out how to restore the power of the Sacred Amber of Laramentia aren't you?" Serena was shocked. How did he know about that?! Serena thought frantically. "So what if I am? It doesn't concern you." Serena said matter-of-factly. "That's where you're wrong, Miss Thompson. I know everything there is to know about the Sacred Amber." The gentleman said knowingly.
"How do you know my name? I did not give it during our brief encounter." Serena asked. "I know everything about you and what happened to your father, Lord Thompson. I believe that I can help you with your little quest." The gentleman said. "You, help me? Why should I let you help me?" Serena asked in return. "I am the one who knows how to restore the Sacred Amber's power." The gentleman said. "Who are you?" Serena inquired. "I am Darien. Crown Prince of the planet Laramentia."
Hello, Prince Darien! Wonder how he will be able to help Serena? Stay tuned!