Chapter 2
Meanwhile Sophia had come across a bear and screamed. A handsome young man a little older than she, came running to her aid. He killed the bear and bandaged her broken ankle. "Thank you. Who are you?"Sophia asked. "My name is Marcus. I lived in a village on the border of the Crystal Kingdom when my village was attacked and I was the only survivor."Marcus said. Sophia had the ability to see if someone was lying. "I believe you."Sophia said. "And what is a young lady like you doing out all alone?"Marcus asked helping her up. Sophia took a deep breath. Then she raised her pendant from her clothes. Marcus's eyes went wide. "Princess!"Marcus cried bowing very low. "Please don't do that."Sophia said. "What are you doing in the woods Princess Sophia?"Marcus asked. Sophia told her tale. "I will find your siblings in the morning."Marcus said. Sophia agreed grateful as he helped her back to his make shift camp.
Back at their makeshift camp the three siblings sat around the fire. After eating nuts and berries they went to sleep with Henry and James taking turns keeping guard. Finally morning came and Ana awoke. "We looked for hours before you woke up Ana. It was light out so we could see. We couldn't find Sophia anywhere."James said. Ana began to cry. She was only four after all. James hugged his little sister. Together the three began to travel on. "What shall we do when we get to the Goblin City?"Ana asked. "Well, we are to find a dwarf named Hoggle who will lead us to the next kingdom over."Henry explained. "Ohhh."Ana said.
King Vilreth of the Vampire Kingdom growled. He sat in a room with King Finaverra of the Dark Fairie Kingdom, Queen Natalie,the Ice Queen of the Wastelands and her son Prince Orion, King Rin-Toran and Queen Aoe-Madora of the Troll Kingdom, King Fenris of the Demon Kingdom, King Filaris of the Imp Kingdom. Together they were known as the Shadow Kingdoms. Over the years they had begun to attack other kingdoms underhandedly. They wanted to rule the Underground and Above ground. So they attacked the Crystal Kingdom in the middle of the night. They had been unsuspecting and not prepared. The kingdom was destroyed and the king and queen killed. But the royal children got away. A man entered. "We still can not find them my lord. We found their clothes but no bodies at the end of a deadly waterfall though."the man said. "I see. Keep searching. I want those brats found! The boys are to be killed as soon as they are captured. I want the two princesses brought here in perfect condition. The older one will be a concubine for all of us single kings. The younger one will little enough that we can corrupt her mind. Find those brats!"Vilreth yelled slamming his fist on the table. The man ran out terrified.
Two months had passed and the three royal siblings believed Sophia to be dead. All the while, Sophia and Marcus were heading towards his cousins' house of Gircord, in the Light Fae Kingdom. Sophia hoped to find James, Ana, and Henry eventually. As Sophia and Marcus traveled they began to fall in love. Months passed and finally James, Henry, and Ana reached the Goblin City.
"Wow!"Ana said when they reached the city. "Come on Ana."James said taking his sister's hand. The three walked through the city. They began to ask around for a dwarf named Hoggle. Finally they found him. "Are you Hoggle?"James asked. "Yes. My names Hoggle. Who are you?"Hoggle said. "My father said that you would help us. He told us to show you this and give you this."James said. He handed Hoggle a blue stone and then showed him their father's ring. "You Prince Peter?"Hoggle asked. "No. Prince James. This is Henry and Ana. Peter died from being poisoned in the battle in the attack from the Shadow Alliance. Our father also died from the battle. Sophia went missing in the woods. It is only the three of us now."James explained. "Me sorry to hear that. Follow me. You can rest here til' things settle down. Then I take you to where you need to go."Hoggle said. James nodded and they followed Hoggle to his house.
Days passed as Sophia and Marcus traveled through the woods. Finally they reached the hill above the city. On the way other side was the junk yard and the labyrinth itself. It was almost dusk. "It is beautiful."Sophia said in awe. "I agree. Come on. We must hurry if we want to reach the city before dark."Marcus said. Sophia followed Marcus down the hill. They walked down the road and found an old farmer in a wagon heading into the city. "Can we get a ride good sir?"Marcus asked. "Of course! Hop on."the kind farmer said. The two teens climbed onto the back of the wagon. "Thank you so much sir."Sophia said. "Where are you two from? You looked like you have traveled far."the farmer said. "We have. We fled our village in the Crystal Kingdom, when everyone else perished."Marcus said. "I am sorry to here that."the farmer said. "I am Sophia and this is Marcus."Sophia introduced. "Oh, where are my manners. I am Kennith Grushire."the farmer said. Marcus and the Kennith talked and got along fabulously. Finally they reached the city. "Come spend the night at my home. You can find your relatives in the morning."Kennith said. Marcus and Sophia agreed. Inside Kennith's house were four little girls, a couple, and an woman. "Good evening everyone."Kennith greeted his family. The woman smiled and said,"Hello darling. Who are your friends?" "This is Marcus and Sophia. They are came from the Crystal Kingdom after their village was destroyed. Marcus, Sophia, this is my wife, Fawn, our son, William and his wife, Lily, and their four children, Daisy, Fern, Bella, and Rina."Kennith introduced. "Pleased to meet you."Sophia said shaking everyones' hand. Sophia felt right at home and began to play with the four little girls and chatting with Lily. Marcus chatted with the rest of the family.
To be continued...