Author's Note: Lmao I just realized dat my last A/N said I was preparing for the Caylee Contest (a gr 10 math competition). Well guess what? I'm preparing for the Fermat Contest (gr 11 math competition) now! XD been over a year since I last updated… I am so, so, SO, terribly sorry… especially at a cliffhanger like that… it really went out of expectations… my laziness as well as addiction to finishing Face it! Alone with playing this game… xD Without further ado, here's chapter eleven… sorry if it's crappy… I kinda forgot a lot of small details that I had planned out a year ago… :P
Ah, less than six hours before school starts… and here I am finishing a fanfic… just can't sleep… :P
)KawaiiQuerida-chan( - ah, I suppose you're right about the whole circle thing… rest assured though, Sakura will not be framed again! Although there may be a little déjà vu between "Love" and "Wanted"… especially near the end…
)amberlove( - Lol it does get complicated, doesn't it… ;) But, everything works out in the end…
)TooShine( - Ah, I Dare you 2 will be updated after "Wanted"… since this is the one I'm abandoning more right now… :sweatdrop: There will be a lot of heartache, that I can guarantee… lol I sound evil… :P
)Inkirietta( - Lol yup, many untied up ends… which WILL eventually all be tied up… in the sequel… oops… :shushes:
THANKS TO EVERYONE ELSE WHO REVIEWED!
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Chapter Eleven
Lilia's Declaration
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Sixth Day.
All alone, inside the cell, tears trickled down Sakura's cheek. The first time she was brought here under the accusation of being a murderer, she didn't know what she was expecting. She was simply afraid. But now, being here for the second time, dread filled her body from experience. She was terrified.
Furiously, she wiped at her cheeks, cursing silently at that hot-tempered King. Why is he like that… why? Just when she thought he was starting to change… this happens? Just what exactly is wrong with him? "More like what exactly is wrong with me…" she muttered under her breath.
Every particle in her body was telling her to leave this hellhole, and simply go back to Touya, to the place where there was no more pain, to the place where there wasn't any arrogant Kings, to the place where she will be loved, and will be happy. But a small voice told her to stay. Think of everyone else! The other women! Think of the pain they must be going through! Her current experience is nothing compared to theirs! Think about their suffering, what they went through…
And what Kaho went through…
She suddenly remembered. What a brave and foolish girl. Though, I must admire her dedication. I wonder how she is now… is she lost? Hungry? Hurt? Gosh… I hope she is all right… Sakura hugged her knees closer to body.
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Kaho was well cared for, during her stay at Touya's house, and as each day passed, her health improved, and her scars disappeared.
It was currently noon. Chiika was playing near a lake, and Touya was lying under an oak tree, fast asleep from exhaustion. Kaho strode over to him, and gently, touched his face, and caressed his hair. Thank you Touya, these days with you were delightful… I'll never forget you, love. During these days, she came to know him better, and vice versa. They looked out for each other, and Touya seemed to have gotten used to Chiika referring to her as "mommy".
"I promised you, dearest… I promised you I'd only take in hospitality in my most desperate moment of need… I am well now, thanks to you. But I must now leave… I must find my own place in this world, find a man whom I can rely on for the rest of my life… oh, how I wish for that man to be you, Touya. But fate wasn't so kind…" From the front pocket of her skirt, she took out a neatly folded letter, and laid it next to him. "I must leave now… thank you, for everything." She gazed at him longingly, but then the thought of Sakura entered her mind, and she shut her eyes reluctantly, and walked away without one last look.
I must find my own place in the world… it may be wonderful to be with him now, but when Sakura returns… I'll become a homeless woman… and as much as it pains me to leave him, it is the only choice…
She pulled her sun hat lower, so that it shielded her moist cheeks.
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King Syaoran paced furiously in front of his throne. "Get up, get up, GET UP! DAMN YOU ALL!"
Kneeling in front of him, were five people. Meiling, Tomoyo, Ilonka, Eriol, and even the blind Ryle.
"Please, my King. Let Sakura go. You know she could not have been the assassin. The day the assassin attempted to drown you in an inferno, she was with me, and risked her life to save you." Meiling said.
"Yes, Sakura is nothing but a gentle spirit. Please let her explain herself. I'm sure there was a reason why she was behind the bookshelves that day. If there was one flaw in her, it is her curiosity, and her kindness. She must've been worried for me… that's why she stayed. Please, at least give her a chance to explain herself!" Tomoyo pleaded.
"YOU! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TALK! SHUT UP! I'M NOT EVEN DONE WITH YOU YET! YOU'RE IN NO POSITION TO BE DEFENDING ANOTHER CRIMINAL! YOU FILTH!"
"My King, I must say I agree with Tomoyo. Though I did not know Sakura that well, and even though she does scare me from time to time, I know she has a kind soul, and would never, ever, attempt murder."
King Syaoran shot Eriol a dirty look. "What I said to Tomoyo, goes to you too, my dear, trustworthy advisor." He bit out.
Eriol bowed his head, but did not move from his spot.
"King Li, please, let Sakura go. I know you've locked her up again because she was the main suspect during the assassin's first attack. And the only reason for that, was because no one was there to defend her. Take pity on me, please, my King. I would've bailed her out, had I not been in the hospital. She was framed my King! And was framed back then, and she is framed now!"
Irritated, the King shot back, "Look, Lord Rileas Ryle, shouldn't you be recovering somewhere? If you're really feeling better, maybe you should consider GETTING OUT OF MY CASTLE AND BACK TO YOUR OWN!"
Ryle winced.
Growling, Ilonka stared at him with her eyes burning with anger. "HOW DARE YOU TREAT HIM THIS WAY! HE WAS HURT AT YOUR STUPID PARTY! CAN'T YOU SEE THE MAN IS STILL BLIND? HE IS ONLY HERE, BECAUSE HE KNOWS SAKURA IS INNOCENT! AS DO THE REST OF US! HE IS ENDURING IMMENSE PAIN RIGHT NOW TO DEFEND HER, DOESN'T THAT SAY SOMETHING? YOU SELFISH, IDIOTIC, SHAMELESS BASTARD!"
The King stared at her. He was speechless and could only gape at her anger. Ilonka… what else did I expect from her? "I should have you locked up with her!" His voice came out stuttered.
Tomoyo and Meiling stared at this fiery girl. Scared for her, at the same time, admired her. Inspired by her bravery, Meiling said, "My King, I shall not budge from my position till you agree to at least hear Sakura out."
King Syaora's right eye twitched. Two determined faces, each on the end of this row of people. One with raven hair and bright red eyes, the other with crimson hair, and black eyes. Both whom he could not help but be attracted to, despite their temper. Oh, this is perfect…
Tired of arguing, he rolled his eyes and waved his hand at them. "All right, all right I'll speak to her right now… just GET OUT OF MY SIGHT!"
Each smiling, they obediently stood up, bowed, and retreated.
Behind the bookshelves, a woman in her mid-twenties stepped out. A rod in her hand, with a mask attached at the end. "Well done, your arrogance seemed to have gotten better since the last time we met…"
King Syaoran spun around in surprise. When he saw her familiar face, he breathed a sigh of relief. "Christ. Jelensta. How'd you get in?" (A/N: For those of you who forgot—which is probably most people—Jelensta is the girl from The Grand Ball II, the one who was friends with Ryle)
She lowered her rod, and the mask came off her face. "I have my ways." She gave a thin smile. "But it seems it was not necessary."
"Had I not known better, I would've thought you were the assassin…"
She smiled mysteriously, her eyes twinkling with mirth at his weakness for her. "Maybe I am…"
He's known her long enough to know her bluffs, and ignored her. "What are you doing here?"
"You've gone too far the last time you captured that poor child Sakura… I let you go only because I understood your anger back then… to be humiliated in front of so many guests… at what was supposed to be the Grand Ball of the century…" her lips curled cruelly watching him grit his teeth. "But seeing as you have not realized your silly mistake, I decided that if I do not stand up for the poor girl, she may die innocent at your bloody hands." She twirled around, so that her back faced him. "However, it seems my presence was not necessary." With her head high, as she approached the doors, she cried out to him, "I hope we won't have to meet again, my dear King! So behave yourself." And she was gone.
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"Touya…" Sakura whispered. "Oh, how I miss you…" Her eyes were hurting from the tears. "Stupid castle… stupid king… Stupid dumb women…"
She covered her face with both hands as she felt a fresh wave of tears welling up. In her soundly cries, she failed to hear the creaking of the door to her cell.
A hand touched the top of her head. "There, there."
Surprised, Sakura jolted up, only to be greeted with the reluctant and frowning face of King Syaoran. "MY KING!" She gasped, pushing herself as far away from him as possible from automatic reaction, only to hit her head against the wall. "Oww…"
He didn't seem too concerned. "How are you feeling?" He asked. There was no worry in his voice.
"Been better…" she muttered.
A minute of silence passed by, and finally, the King let out of a heavy sigh. "Look, I guess I was really mad that day and my anger got the best of me, so I got pissed off and locked you up in here." He grumbled. "I guess I'm kinda sorr—"
Sakura's head snapped up as she stared at him with wide eyes. Is this truly the King…? Is he going to… apologize… to me…?
The King was startled by her abrupt movement. His eye twitched. "Why are you staring at me like that…?"
"Were… were you going to… going to… a-apologize… to me?"
He grumbled. "No."
"It's not a forbidden word, your majesty… I mean, it's a good thing, that you realize your faults."
"M-My faults? What are you babbling about, woman? I have no faults!"
Sakura frowned, and looked away from him.
King Syaoran rolled his eyes. "Look, I've come to get you out of jail. So let's go."
She smiled slightly. Maybe he has learnt a little since the first day I met him… "Under one condition."
"Excuse me?"
"Under one condition." She repeated.
"What condition? You should be endlessly grateful that I'm even letting you out!"
"Oh, but my King, you know keeping me in here is not rightful… you know that, deep inside, don't you?"
He only growled.
"You could simply leave me in here and return to your dorm, but would you be able to answer to your conscience?"
"Christ… what is wrong with women these days…" he muttered. Frustrated, he said in exasperation, "All right, what do you want?"
"You remember that book I was reading to you…?"
"Umm not really…"
"The story of Queen Lilia and King Reyn and Jayx? You said it was absolute rubbish simply because the author was open-minded."
"Right… how could I ever forget that piece of crap? My hatred for it burns constantly." He replied bitterly, remembering.
She ignored his comment. "Let me read to you where I have gotten to. That is all I ask."
"And where have you gotten to?"
"This might make you happy, but Queen Lilia has decided to leave King Reyn to marry to Jayx. Unfortunately, during their wedding night, King Reyn sent out a raid to find this Jayx. And he succeeded, stripping Lilia of her new husband on her night of marriage. Jayx was brought to the castle, and Queen Lilia is determined to get him back." Seeing his eyes wide, she smiled slightly. "I take it I have your attention?"
He looked to the side. "Do whatever you want… I just want to hear it to see that filthy Queen get the punishment she deserves…"
Sakura's smile broadened. "Whatever you say…"
And they headed to his study.
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"'GET HER AWAY! GUARDS, GET HER AWAY FROM ME!'
"A soldier came and kicked her across the face sending her sprawling on the ground. 'LILIAAAAA!' Jayx cried as he was dragged outside.
"'Oh Gosh…' Lilia buried her face in her hands. 'What have I done…? Not only did I bring hell to Jayx's life, the same thing is happening to every couple throughout the land!'
"Lynetta bursts through the broken door. 'LILIA!' She cried, tears pouring down her eyes. 'WHERE ARE THEY TAKING MY BROTHER?'
"Lilia stood up feebly. Putting on her dress, she hugged the howling Lynnetta to her chest. 'I don't know…' She muttered softly. 'But I'm about to get him back…'" Sakura concluded, and closed the story.
A deep silence engulfed the room for the longest time. Nervously, Sakura squeaked, "Umm yeah so that's how far I got to… so umm I'm done now and I'll be heading back to my room now so goodbye—"
"WHAT? What do you mean you're done?" The King cried.
"Umm… well, that's how far I got to. That was our deal, remember?"
"S-So, what happened after?"
"Well, I don't know, my King… I haven't gotten that far yet…" A slow smile played on her lips. "Is it possible you're interested in this "disgraceful tale"?"
He snorted. "Of course not." Two minutes of silent passed and he finally sighed. "All right, yes. I mean the idea is terrible, absolutely horrific, but I must say, the plot is rather… enticing."
"Would you like me to read on, then?"
"Do whatever you want…" But he didn't move from his position on the chair opposite to hers.
Sakura smiled lightly. Well, this is as close to a 'yes' as I'll ever get… She was smart enough not to press it. After all, she was dying to know what happened, too. She reopened the booklet, and read on.
Before the great gates to the Castle, stood Lilia, unmoved by the powerful winds threatening to throw her aside. The guards all kneeled before her, with their heads low to the ground. Yet she ignored them all. "KING REYN LIN III! IF YOU HAVE ANY DIGNITY LEFT IN YOUR SOUL, YOU WILL COME BEFORE ME THIS VERY MINUTE!"
Within seconds, the grand gates opened, and in his fancy cloth that Lilia once owned to match, stood King Reyn. For just a mere second, as he laid eyes on her, his eyes betrayed his inner emotions. But he quickly masked his weakness, and his eyes contained only coldness. "Welcome home, Queen Lilia." He said, as if his pet had been naughty and finally decided to return home with its tail between its legs.
Angered, Lilia cried, "Do not play games with me, Reyn! You know what I want!"
"Oh? And what do you want?"
"I would like you to release those prisoners you captures without a cause!"
King Reyn snickered. He turned around and walked back into the castle.
"Don't you ignore me!"
Without turning back around, he said to her, "Come inside, my dear! It certainly is much too cold out there!" With a sly smile dancing on his lips, he turned around to give her a look that proposed a challenge. "I won't bite."
Furiously, Lilia stomped in after him, accepting his challenge, and knowing in her heart he would try to contain her within in this castle… also knowing she would fight with her last breath to leave this cursed place.
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Reyn did not stop walking till he arrived in their bedroom, where he then sat across their grand bed, and smirked knowingly at her.
Lilia felt sick to her stomach, remembering what occurred in this room. "Release them." She said.
"Whom?"
"The prisoners! The couples you arrested without a cause!"
"There was a cause—to find you."
"Well you've found me! Release them!"
He paused, and looked her up and down, as if sizing this woman who's become a stranger to him. "Very well. Guards! Release all who were captured this night!"
Lilia breathed a sigh of relief inside. Well, that was the easy part, she thought.
"Now release all who are innocent."
He cocked his head to the side. "Lilia, I've learnt from you, sweetheart. I've not arrested anyone who's innocent. I am now a fair King."
She gritted her teeth. He was mocking her. "Release Jayx-Ln."
"Ah!" He exclaimed, a cruel smile appearing across his lips. "So, the Goddess finally snaps, and speaks her heart's true desire. You're not here for the innocent people… you're just here for that filthy man!"
"That's not true! I am here on behalf of all who are innocent! And Jayx is innocent!"
Reyn's smile disappeared. "What if I don't release him?"
Her gaze grew hard. "Then I'll search the entire castle till I find him. Then, I'll personally release him."
He smirked. "No need."
And with that, from behind the velvet curtains, a guard stepped out, dragging another man along with him. The man was gagged over the mouth and was tied by thick ropes around his wrists at his back.
Lilia's eyes widened, as her hand came to her lips. "Jayx…" she muttered. She stared at the guard in the eyes. "I command you, let him go!"
The guard looked at King Reyn, who simply smiled and nodded.
The guard pulled out a knife, and put it by Jayx's exposed throat. Jayx's eyes grew to the size of oranges, as sweat rolled down his face.
Lilia gasped. "No! Please don't harm him!"
Amused, Reyn got off their bed and walked around to her. "So even you, are afraid of things." He circled her like a predator around its prey. "Stay there, and don't move an inch. Every inch you move, the same inch the knife will edge into your dear Jayx." His voice was bitter at the sound of that disgusting name.
Lilia said nothing. She stood with her back straight and head high, and prepared for the worst.
Reyn leaned in towards her, and let his hands rest around her waist. With them so close to each other, with nobody else able to hear their conversation, the wickedness finally left him, and his voice became soft. "Lilia… I'm sorry… but you don't understand… I love you too much… I can't let you go…"
Lilia's heart skipped a beat. It was so much easier resisting him when he was cruel.
"I didn't meant to hurt you… and I didn't mean to hurt innocent people… but when you were gone from my life… I could not function… I'm a complete, utter mess without you… I think of you day and night, I see you, and only you in my dreams. The thought of you drives me insane… and I knew I needed you back… and I got desperate, Lilia. Forgive me. I have been unkind to our people. But if you return, come back to me, I'll forget everything… and I will swear to you that I shall never make another poor decision like this again… just promise to stay with me, Lilia… you're all I need…" He kissed her lightly on her forehead.
"Reyn…" Lilia breathed. Her heart was beating fast. Not from nervousness, but from longing, from pain. But Jayx suddenly appeared in her mind and she shook her head. "Reyn… stop… please… You know I've already made up my mind… I've already made my vow to stay with Jayx for eternity…"
Reyn was not moved. "You vowed to stay with me for eternity first, don't forget that, Lilia."
Surprise and pain flickered within her eyes.
He caressed her long hair gently. "Look at you… it's only been so little days, and look what's become of you… your hair is damaged, your clothing poor… is it worth it? To go through such hardship… Stay with me, Lilia… be my Queen again… please…"
Admittedly, life was definitely much easier being with Reyn, than Jayx… no more hardship… only happiness… with the man, she loved… and perhaps after this time, still loves, despite what she convinces herself. "Reyn…" She closed her eyes only for a moment. But the excitement of the night has gotten to her, and so near her King, embraced by his warmth, she fell into a deep slumber.
King Reyn smiled gently, and picked her up in his arms. "Let him go." He whispered to the guard.
The guard nodded and dragged the struggling Jayx away.
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When Lilia awoke the next morning, she was greeted with a kiss from Reyn. And for a split second, her mind traveled back to the happiest time of her life—when her and Reyn first fell in love. From then on, she was dizzy with joy and happiness, and forgot all about Jayx.
King Reyn took this to be a second chance, and he was determined not to ruin it. He sent Jayx back to his poor home and hoped that Lilia will forget him forever if she never set eyes on him again.
Lilia was cared for and entertained daily. There was never a moment of silence or boredom when she could settle down and think, and realize she's living her dream reality. She was simply joyous, and never questioned it.
It continued for 7 days.
On the 8th day, during night, when Reyn and Lilia were within their bedroom, snuggling and giggling, the door suddenly burst open.
"LILIA!"
She was startled. Within the castle walls, the only names she was used to hearing was "Queen Lilia", "My Queen", "Your Majesty", and "My dearest sweetheart". Who is this bold man to call her by her name?
She turned, and her eyes landed on the dirty man starring at her with wide eyes.
Memories suddenly flooded back in that moment as she looked deep into those kind and loving eyes. "Jayx…?" She whispered. "Jayx!"
Guards burst through the door holding rifles and spears. "My King! I am so terribly sorry to have let this man escape! We thought we left him at his home, never imagining he would return! Our deepest apologies, my King!" And they all went on their knees.
"FOOLS! USELESS SCUMS!"
"We are prepared for any punishment, my King!"
"Punishment? WHO CARES ABOUT PUNISHMENT? ARREST THIS INTRUDER!"
The guards pointed their weapon at Jayx, ready to strike on command.
"NO!" Queen Lilia cried. Tears of shame dripped down her cheek as she jumped down from her grand bed and embraced the man on the ground. With eyes full of tears, she looked up furiously at the guards. "I ORDER YOU ALL TO RETREAT!"
"NO! ANYONE MOVES, DIES!" King Reyn roared, as he too, took bold strides towards Lilia and the filthy man she was touching.
"DON'T YOU DARE HURT HIM!" She screamed at the guards.
With a shaking hand, Jayx grasped her royal sleeping gown, and whispered, "Lilia, I don't think it'll work… these men… they're beyond reason… they won't listen to you… for some reason they're all obeying orders from that guy over there!" He pointed at King Reyn.
Lilia whipped her head around. Her eyes were burning with anger and humiliation as she poured hatred into Reyn, the man who robbed her of her precious memories for seven, full days. "How dare you…" she whispered. "HOW DARE YOU DO THIS ME?"
"I ONLY WANTED YOU TO BE HAPPY!"
"BY LETTING ME LIVE IN A LIE!"
"IT WASN'T A LIE! OUR LOVE, IS NOT A LIE!"
"THAT'S NOT TRUE! I LOVE HIM! HIM!" She cried, hugging Jayx closer to her.
"GET OFF HIM! HE IS DISEASED! FILTH! I WILL KILL HIM!"
"DON'T YOU DARE!"
"KILL HIM!" Reyn ordered.
"NO!"
"NOW!"
"DON'T!"
The guards looked back and forth, uncertain whose order to follow.
King Reyn's eyes flashed dangerously. He strode towards his grand closet, where he pulled out a jeweled sword.
Lilia gasped. "DON'T YOU THREATEN ME WITH THAT!"
King Reyn glanced at her, but said nothing as he walked up to the guards. In a hollow whisper, he threatened, "Anyone who disobeys me, I will personally kill you right now. NOW ARREST THIS INTRUDER AND KILL HIM!"
Fearfully, the guards rushed up to the two figures on the ground.
"NOOOO!"
Three guards delicately dragged the screaming Lilia to the side, as the other fives brutally dragged Jayx to his feet and tied his bony arms behind him.
"STOP IT!"
A guard smiled malicious. "It's been a while since there's been an execution… this should be fun…" He grinned and licked the tip of his sword.
"Stop it…"
Jayx stared with horror. "What is wrong with your humanity? Why are you all obeying that mad man over there? Come to your true inner senses! I am an innocent man! If you kill me, my blood will stain your soul for eternity!"
The guards stared at each other, and burst out laughing. "He's way outta whack!"
"Please… stop it…"
The guard slashed Jayx's right cheek with his sword. A thin line of blood began to appear. "OW!"
"Well? How's that? I just hurt an innocent man! C'mon! If there is a God! Strike me down!" The guards laughed with him.
"Please stop it… please…"
King Reyn growled. "Stop this foolishness. Just kill him now!" Deep inside, he could not rest till he saw the head of this man on the ground. "I WANT TO SEE HIS HEAD HIT THE GROUND GODDAMMIT!"
"Well, an order's an order. I'll be seeing ya in hell."
Jayx's eyes widened with dread.
The guard raised his sword.
There was a soft thud, and the entire room became silent.
The guard froze with his sword raised halfway, staring in shock.
King Reyn stared.
The other guards were petrified.
Queen Lilia was on her knees. With all energy drained, sobs shook her body. "Please… Reyn… let him go…"
King Reyn's heart broke seeing his beloved's state. He knew what she must feel inside. The pain, the heartache, and it drove him crazy that it was for this pathetic man on the floor. Reyn once experience this pain himself, when she told him she was leaving him. For a royalty of the highest level to degrade themselves to this level, to beg for mercy, for forgiveness, especially in front of such a crowd, they'd have to be driven nearly mad with pain.
Yet King Reyn hid his sorrow, and said coldly, "On what terms, my Queen? I once begged you, and you rejected me. Why should I show this man mercy?"
Lilia's head hung low, her hair covering both sides of her cheeks. Silent tears splattered onto the ground in silent drips. "I'll do anything…"
King Reyn closed his eyes. Such pitiful state his Queen was in, such pain it causes him to see her like this… despite it all, despite all the pain she caused him, the numerous times she left him, the embarrassment she left him to face, he loved her. He loved her more than anything else in God's creation. "Promise me one thing, and I'll let him go."
"Anything…"
"Promise me you'll stay with me forever, and never see this man again, and I shall send him back to his land, safely."
Lilia's heart skipped a beat. She was silent.
"NO!" Jayx cried. "Lilia don't listen to him! He's a madman! Don't promise him anything!"
The guard kicked him below his ribs and Jayx hit the ground in a painful crash. "Shuddup! You're in no position to talk you poor creature! And how dare you call Her Majesty by her first name? How dare you call His Majesty a madman? HOW DARE YOU?" Furiously, the guard began kicking the already scarred Jayx.
"Stop it!" Lilia cried. The three guards held her back, preventing her from shielding Jayx. "Please! Stop!"
King Reyn looked at her, and nowhere else. "Promise me, and I'll tell him to stop."
But Lilia didn't want to. She didn't want to leave her Jayx forever. It was too much to ask of her…
Jayx began to groan in pain. Blood splattered the ground.
"Hurry, Lilia…" Reyn whispered. "Before he's dead… then it'll all be meaningless…
"Lilia…" Jayx whispered breathily, his hand—covered in blood—reaching out towards her.
Lilia closed her eyes. Oh, no matter the cost, she could not let this man die! "KING REYN! I PROMISE YOU I'LL STAY WITH YOU FOR ETERNITY AND NEVER SET EYES ON JAYX-LN EVER AGAIN!"
The room echoed.
The guard stopped.
"No…" Jayx whispered. Though he couldn't quite comprehend the situation, he knew there was a secret seal behind Lilia's words… a sacred, unbreakable seal.
King Reyn smiled slightly. "Take him away for medical treatment. When he is well and fed, send him back, and make sure he stays this time. If I catch anyone abusing him, you will be beheaded by me personally. Dismissed."
The guards bowed as they carried Jayx out.
The three guards released their hold on Lilia, and she crashed to the ground.
The door closes behind them as Lilia wondered what Reyn would do to her now.
She wasn't afraid of him yelling at her, or him beating her. She felt numb, and bounded by the words she spoke, in her moment of desperation.
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Author's Note: Currently, January 11, 2007, 7:17am. Leaving for school in 43 minutes. :P Well, we just saw the worst side of all three characters… King Reyn's most cruel side, Jayx's most pathetic side, and Queen Lilia's most helpless side. Behh. Kinda sad, I know…
Also, I've been reading some of my reviews, and I don't know if I mentioned this or not in previous chapters, but, :ahem: THE STORY OF QUEEN LILIA IS WRITTEN BY ME! IT IS NOT COPIED FROM SOME OTHER PLACE OR SOMETHING CRAP LIKE THAT. IT WASN'T EVEN INPIRED OR A REWRITE OF ANYTHING! IT IS COMPLETELY ORIGINAL, AND WRITTEN BY ME!
That is all. Gonna edit this over once and post it… xD
ALSO, I've printed out and edited chapter 1 – 6… there was an INSANE amount of errors… my paper was literally all red from the fixations. Currently only edited chapter 1 – 2 on the computer and replaced the original chapters. So if you're interested in rereading the story, you'll find chapter 1 and 2 has no or at least very little errors… very proud to announce. :)
5306 words. Too much author's note…