5 years passed and today was the prince's fifth birthday. December 16th on this marvelous day, the prince's birthday was celebrated, it was celebrated by the royal family, the guards, the students, the villagers, there was no one on the Lezzing kingdom who didn't celebrate the prince's birthday. It was the law after all, even those who harbored malicious thoughts or feelings put on a smile and exclaimed loudly how magnificent the prince was whenever a guard walked by them.
Of course there were also people who were genuinely happy, like some villagers who hope this future king would lead them to more greatness, people who knew that the tournament for the prince's hand in marriage was coming closer, or the prince's two parents. They didn't expect anything out of Levi, they just wanted to watch him grow and live his life. 

"Hey hey lev, you know how old are you today hmm?" Asked Elizabeth who was walking the young prince to his room where his gifts were waiting along with his father. 

"Five! Hehe"

"That's right Lev, you are five now, you children sure grow fast!"

"Yes I'm fast mama! fast! Hehe" giggled the young prince as his mother led him inside the room.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEVI/YOUNG MASTER!" Exclaimed both the king and the servants who were present in his room to congratulate him for his birthday.

"Hehe" giggled Levi as a big goofy smile spread across his face. 

"Daddy!" Yelled Levi as he threw his body towards his father.

"Oof! Son you are already quite big, if you jump on me like that I might get injured" spoke the king pretending to be very sad.

"Nooo! Daddy you can't get in..injured!" Spoke Levi struggling with saying the last word his father said.

"Hahhah! Don't worry! I'm joking! It's still a few years too early for you to harm me, Hahhaha!"

"Hmph!" Exclaimed the prince as he stepped on his father's feet with all his might.

"Oooof! You son of a-"

"Drio! No bad words in front of lev!"

"Yes yes I hear you.....damn woman."

"Drio!"

"I said nothing! I said nothing!" Exclaimed the king raising his hands in surrender.

"You are lucky Lev is here otherwise I wou-"

"Yeah yeah, hey Levi let's open your gifts shall we?"

"Mhm." Nodded the prince as he too wanted to open his gifts.

"Well then let's start with mine." Said the king giving his gift to the young prince.

"Mhm" nodded Levi again receiving the gift of his father.

It was rectangular for the most part but had two smaller rectangles which were a bit above the end of the bigger rectangle. Curiosity filling the child he began to open the package slowly, not just breaking the envelope but opening it from the way it was closed. Even at his young age of 5 his parents were already educating him on how to act like a prince. Finally opening the package, Levi realized what it was, it was a classic wooden sword which was most often used for practice purposes. 
Raising his head Levi curiously looked at his father, wondering why he was gifting him a sword. 

The king had a serious look on his face and already seen to know about the young boy's curiosity so he said: "I know that you are young Levi, but you have to train to grow stronger. The Leiz family has been the best at using swords, better than all other kingdom or clans in the world, do you understand Levi? We need to uphold the legacy our ancestors gave us and like them become the best at using the sword, that's why tomorrow I will be teaching you the way of the sword."

"Yes daddy." Said Levi knowing that he had to grow stronger if not for his ancestors then for himself, he didn't want people laughing at him because he was weak.

"Good." Said the king. With that Levi proceeded the open the rest of his gifts, there were too many to say, but for him the most important ones were the wooden sword, a red jacket with two horizontal lines which were placed in each shoulder, the zipper made out of pure gold and the jacket came with a hoodie, and a small metal bracelet that had his name carved which he placed on his left hand.

Tomorrow came and Levi was starting his sword classes. Coming out to the training field which was a big field, the size of a football field and at the center of it was his father waiting with a wooden sword similar to his.

"Alright Levi, let's see how good you are with a sword, come at me with everything you have!"

"Yes!" Exclaimed Levi and with that it started. Levi impulses himself with his left feet to go attack his fathers left side, Drio turned and moved his right feet a bit, enough so that he was facing against Levi and his left leg being in front of his right. Parrying with his sword which laying on his right hand, Drio push lightly against Levi's sword to see if he would fall, surprisingly Levi dropped down to the ground and tried to pass through this fathers legs to try and attack him from behind. However Drio reacted on time closing his legs and having Levi trapped under his legs, calmly he put his sword against Levi's lower back and simply said: "You lose."

"Argh." Groaned Levi, he didn't like to lose, this was the first time he lost in anything but he could already say he didn't like it. Getting out of his unfavorable position Levi picked up his sword again and took a deep breath knowing his training wouldn't end with just a spar.

"Good thinking by trying to go through my legs, but if you want to accomplish that you have to be faster, way faster."

"Yes." Said Levi annoyed that his father insinuated that he was slow. He was not slow damn it! His father just had good reflexes!

"Now I'm going to teach you the correct stances for our clans sword style, follow my movements."

Looking at his father Levi began trying to copy his fathers stances as best as he could, Drio make sure to paid attention to Levi and corrected him on any of his bad postures.

Time began passing and the prince was slowly getting better at better at handling his sword. It seemed that he learned quickly, he was very gifted at using a sword. 

Slowly a year passed and the prince turned six. A few days after his birthday something unexpected happened, the prince had awakened his magic.

The most powerful kingdom, the Lezzing kingdom had finally produce its heir, young prince Levi Leiz.
Levi has to live the earliest years of his life trapped in the castle for his father won’t let him leave until he is strong enough to protect himself. Meanwhile, while everyone knew the Lezzing kingdom had produced a heir nobody knew what he looked like, the king had said he would only show the prince on his 17th birthday. To appease the clan heads which were mad that they couldn’t see the prince he gave the opportunity for anyone to marry the prince, the king would make a tournament where every girl who wanted to marry the prince had to compete, only the winner would be the prince’s bride, the competition will occur on the prince’s 16th birthday. Where all the royal family will watch the competition and the bride will get to see the prince one year earlier than anyone else.

The children had long since finished their dinner when their fathers finally joined them. The younger siblings were oblivious to their fathers' unease but the elder children kept giving them concerned expressions.
Arvin and the others did their best to keep up a steady conversation as if they were completely relaxed.
It wasn't just the younger children that seemed to be oblivious to the fathers. Hisoka was staring down at his plate of uneaten food. Adelaide took his hand, squeezing it gently, causing him to look up.
"Are you okay?" she asked.
"Just tired," he lied. His eyes darted away from hers, landing on Talas instead. Immediately, he looked away again. He didn't want to think about the boy. "I might go to bed."
It was clear from Adelaide's expression that she would have liked to join him but he didn't give her the option. Instead, he got to his feet and left the room without even wishing her goodnight.
Adelaide schooled her expression to hide her hurt but it wasn't missed by her father.
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Gradually, the dining hall quieted down as the younger children went to their beds. Talas was fighting sleep as he sat beside his father at the table.
Adelaide told him that he should go to his bed but Arvin simply shook his head.
"He's okay," Arvin said softly.
Niso and Donan were talking ceaselessly about what they had done with their day while Pansa and Kenma were whispering happily at the end of the table. Only Adelred was quiet while all the other children vied for their father's attention.
"Did you have a good day today, Adelred?" Arvin asked.
The thirteen-year-old had dark brown hair and eyes that were a sort of coal colour. He was the perfect mix of Kwin and Arlo.
Adelred looked up, suddenly surprised.
"Yes. Thank you, Uncle Arvin."
"That's good," Arvin said with a small smile.
"Are you looking forward to your big brother coming home in a few weeks?"
"Kael?" Adelred nodded his head. "He missed father's burial."
"He did," Arvin agreed, "but he didn't want to."
"I miss him." It wasn't clear from Adelred's words who he was referring to; his absent brother or his deceased father, but it was safe to presume it was the latter.
"Me too," Arvin told the boy.
"You do?"
"Very much so. He was a good friend."
Adelred didn't reply.
"I think it might be time for you and Talas to go to bed," Arvin told him.
The Cankurian heir didn't try to argue. Instead, he got to his feet.
Arvin decided to accompany them, insisting that two of the protectors join them as well. They made their way through the castle towards the boys' bedchamber. They had always shared a room because they were so close, almost best friends as well as brothers. Where the other children had always wanted their own space, Talas and Adelred could usually be found together.
Once inside their bedchamber, Arvin gave them both a hug and wished them goodnight before turning to face the door.
His hand on the doorknob, he paused. He didn't want to worry them and he certainly couldn't tell them that what he suspected but he couldn't leave without telling them something. Even if he were to stand guard himself, he couldn't protect them endlessly and he needed to know that the children would be on guard.
"Boys," he said quietly, "I need to tell you something."
He turned back, taking a sigh. He wasn't sure what to say or how to say it.
"You boys need to look after each other," he said gently. "It won't be long before I am gone. There are dangers, even here in the castle, so you must look after each other. You understand?"
Both boys nodded their heads but didn't speak.
"That's good. If anything happens, you must promise me that you will tell your Uncles or the Kumari."
"Yes, uncle," Adelred said as Talas said, "yes, father."
"Sleep well boys."
Then Arvin turned back around and left the chamber. It was a silly thing to do really, Arvin thought to himself. Really, what could they do if...
"Enough," Norio said, coming up beside the Laoshian. "You're doing the best you can."
Although Norio's words were anything but gentle, immediately Arvin began to calm.
Raising his eyebrow, Arvin pulled a face at his friend.
"Sorry," Norio said unapologetically. He dropped a hand on Arvin's shoulder and more of that calming feeling rushed through the Laoshian. Like the others from the island of Seom, Norio was able to sense and manipulate the emotions of those around him. He rarely used his ability on his family but he hated to see them distressed and if he could ease their concerns slightly with his gift then he would not hesitate.
Arvin laughed harshly in response as he collapsed against the wall. Resting his head against its cold surface. He was dog-tired, his muscles aching.
"Surely you don't plan to stand guard yourself?" Norio asked. "The protectors are here." It went unsaid that Arvin's health was not up to the challenge.
"I don't know what I plan to do," Arvin admitted, sighing heavily. "This is all such a horrible mess."
"I'll stay here," Norio told him. "You go and write to the Kumari. She must be told what we suspect."
Although Arvin wanted to refuse, he knew that Norio was right. With one last look at his son's bedchamber door and the two protectors stood watch, he nodded his head and stood straight once more.
"Very well. Thank you, Norio."
Norio shook off his friend's thanks. "It's nothing at all."
Norio watched as Arvin made his way down the corridor towards his own chambers, then he made his way down the corridor less than a metre in the other direction and sat himself down in an alcove that many didn't know even existed. Norio for the first time was grateful that his son Donan was such a keen explorer. He'd found his son in this particular alcove on more than one occasion.



Hanleigh loves books more than nearly anything in the world; whether its reading them or writing them, Hanleigh just can't get enough. She's read more books than she can count and owns more books than some libraries.

Trust was a liberty that as Kumari, Bae could not afford, especially after the murder of Bae’s mother, the late Kumari.

The Kumari bloodline had to continue regardless of the cost, even if it was the life of someone she loved.

There were only two things that a Kumari should trust; magic and her seven mates.

The race was on for Bae to find and claim her seven mates before she had to defend her realm from an unknown enemy.

With them, she still might not win, but alone she would definitely fail.

I woke up feeling warmth and I was blinding by the rays of the rising sun. The warmth was from the sun though. I heard and felt ever breath he took as his shoulders rose and fell my head moved with them. His arm wrapped around me holding me close. The feeling of this perfect moment held my breath captive. I was scared that if I moved I would wake up and it'd be gone. That I would lose it. I wanted to be greedy and hold this moment for just a while longer. I knew it would end but I wanted it to last as long as it could. The sun no longer blinded me but showed me the beautiful orange and pinks painting the horizon and the blue above them painting the sky, no clouds in sight. We were passing by the forest so I knew we were close to my home. To make it so the low-tiers didn't effect the higher tiers views they put miles and miles of forest between us, making it so none of them had to see us or our housing. Nobody cared about us, we lived on the outskirts of the country right by the water. The city was over populated and an apartment was the size of my room at the dorms, but this often held an entire family of 4 or more. My family was lucky, my uncle was a mid-tier my father was a high low-tier and almost made it to mid, so our apartment was bigger than most and he never had a hard time getting a job. I'm pretty sure my uncle helps my mom out. His wife died during childbirth and the baby died in high school. My uncles daughter was bullied and under a lot of pressure to excel like her mother had. She got a boyfriend and he cheated on her and left her for her best friend, her only friend. She couldn't take it and she snapped, she killed herself. She was missing and her body wasn't found for weeks, she had went out to the woods and done it near a river. She cut both of her wrist open, and animals ate her body after she was dead so by the time she was found almost nothing was left. She couldn't even have a proper funeral. His best friend was an elite and they were close, that's the only reason the search went on for more than a week. He was the reason her body was found and they didn't bury an empty casket. I'm not sure which was would of been worse, burying an empty casket and never know the truth or knowing the truth and realizing you couldn't save the only person you had left and last gift the love of you life gave you before her death. Either way my uncle has lost everything and has asked my mom to move in with him multiple time since my fathers death but she always refuses because she hates handouts and she doesn't want other to pity her. Now I am the only blood family my uncle has left, but he has always treated my mom as if she was his blood. We are all the family he has left, his best friend although an elite never married and has no kids. My uncle might consider him family, I kind of do. He has always been around as long as I can remember and he trained me and is the reason I was enrolled in classes to learn self defense and how to fight. He also bought my sports equipment and bought me new clothes, he always gave me presents for the holidays and my birthday. He was always around and barley ever missed any of games, and came to the low-tier end even though it was more than a 12 hour train ride to get to our house from his house. My uncle also rarely missed any of my games or events and would get me stuff as well and have my parents his daughters stuff, my uncle treated me like his child and so did his best friends. Oddly enough I had one mom and my birth dad but I felt like I had 3 fathers who were always there for me no matter what, but then my real dad died and with me barely being around and then not able to come to my school to visit, I felt like I lost more than just my real dad. I felt like they all died with him that day. It's never been the same since, the 3 of them were so close and although my uncle and his friend were older than my father and higher tiers, they all always seemed to get along and do everything together. They were inseparable and best friends. It's probably part of why I felt like I had 3 dads and I was treated so well and why both my uncle and my uncles friend both try to do everything they can to take care of me and my mother especially now that my dad died. My mom is just stubborn and refuses to take there gifts and money. They paid for a lot of my dads funeral and my mom has felt bad about it and refused things from them since, but I heard the funeral was nice and they had fresh flowers. I still wish I could of been there, then maybe I would of been able to say goodbye. My happy moment of sitting and being held next to Hunter has turned so dark. It reminded me of my uncles warnings since he wanted to keep me safe so what happened to his daughter didnt happen to me, but that made me think about his best friend and my dad. The forest we were passing through reminded me of my dad, since he's the reason my powers got trained while my mother wanted me to hide them and never learn to use them. Instead my father called my uncle and his best friend to teach me, and to make sure I was safe. The forest had become my happy place where I didn't need to hide who I was but after my fathers death it turned into a dark place that I didn't want to go and I avoided as best as I could.

Your score and tier and abilities mean everything. “ Lexi so what happens now that she has them.” “I’m not sure Brandon, but if people find out they will soon learn our secret. She can’t use them ever, and nobody outside of us can ever know.”  “Lexie how will she ever learn. Call John he will come and teach her I’m sure.”  “Of course he will, Lexi he’s her father. She has more of his traits than she has from the rest of us. He would of been the person who won and gotten you we both know that. Those drugs they made her what she is genetically, but these abilities and the power we both know she holds means everything and can let her form who she can be.”  “No! She is my daughter... our daughter and we have no abilities. They will come for her if anyone finds out. The government they think she’s dead if they find out otherwise we will lose our daughter all four of us lose our child. Brandon nobody can ever know what she has or can do. We have to find a way to lock it away otherwise she will be killed.”  “The other elementals tried to start a revolution and take over. That doesn’t mean our daughter will or that they will come for her.”   “Brandon she is made up of 4 different peoples genes 3 of which are males from all different tiers, if they don’t come for her because she’s an elemental they will come take her because of that. It means that children can be born with more than one ability and can have a higher chance of scoring a 10. They will take her away to experiment on her or to make her into a weapon. We can’t let them do that.”
“That won’t happen. John is the Presidents right had man and is in charge of the military and all the police he’s the top general, remember he’s the Chief Justice now. He helps makes the laws and is in charge of making sure they are carried out. My brother is also chief surgeon at the hospital and became a highly decorated general during the last war. None of us will let anything happen to our daughter.”
“But is her life really something you are willing to bet on and risk?”  “Of course not Lexi!”
“Exactly so we have to do what’s best for her and until we know we can truly protect what is best is to keep her abilities hidden away from the world. That way she might have a chance to be a child and get to grow up and maybe one day have a family.”

Congratulations ,Mr Oliver , you are blessed with a baby girl" said the nurse as she carefully placed you in your fathers arms.
"Your father was more nervous than I was to hold you for the very first time " my mother delivered me the same instance of the day I opened my eyes for the very first time for like 50 ^ th time but with the same pleasure she did the very first time.
She was laughing with joy (just to make me happy ,cause I know her heart is crying) when suddenly we realized someone's on the door and I got up to attend the arrival .
" Hye eva,my sweet baby " my father shouted as to make my mom listen his terrible voice and snatched me for a forceful hug and placed a kiss on my cheek.
"Get outta here " my mother screamed as she saw the man she once loved the most talking to her like he never knew her .
"I will honey ,just sign the papers and I will make sure you never see me again "my father exclaimed in as disrespectful manner as he could.
" I will not ,until you grant me eva's legal custody and never ever trouble us again. "And here it goes again the promise my mom had asked for hundred of time to be granted by my father .But as far as I know him he is a stubborn ass and would never let it happen .
I am turning 18 next week and trust me , not even one of them would remember my birthday as past 2 years have been ...but they could fight over my custody for a long ..( trust me ..very long).
I don't know if they really want me or just fighting in vain but.. I have seen them quarrelling since I was 7 . I would hide behind curtains and watch my dad beat my mom in silence . I would hate it but couldn't do anything as I was very young .
FLASHBACK
And then suddenly one day I heard the scream of my mom and ran downstairs .. she was lying on the cold hard ground with bruises all over her face and pointing towards the door as she was making the 7 year old child aware of her dad's departure and a believe that he would never come back.
" Come to mom ,sweety " my mom called me and hugged me ,making me believe that everything will be alright .


I still remember the day my father left me and my mom lying on the floor without even looking back .


But now after 11 years he is back with his wealth and power and is willing to have me back by bribing me and my mom by an offer to live at his mansion for lifelong with life security which by the way we do not require now as we have been able to stand up on our own since he left us.


"Please listen to me sweetheart .kindly agree to my policies and have a joint custody for eva officially" my dad requested .


" No !! No matter what happens I am not leaving my daughter with you  ,even for  a single second."


My mom slammed the door on my fathers face and started crying ,sliding against the door ,on the cold floor.


I ran off to my room upstairs ,not being able to handle her break down , threw myself on the bed and started crying ,tired of the conditions my life is making me go through .


Suddenly I realised someone hiding under my bedsheet and I got really scared ...when my best friend covered my eyes from behind and surprised me by coming back from her annual trip to her beach house .


She was wearing black denim shorts and a white crop top with long brown boots ,I really liked her fashion sense ,and was truly convinced of her dream to pursue her career in fashion line and go to university of washington school of art and science.


We both also connected so much due to our dream to move to washington for our further studies and then have a successful life which will eventually lead us to new York working and living as happy adults.


But off course dreams aren't that easy to conquer but still we try our best to achieve them.


And keeping that in mind ,we gave the entrance exams for .......
Me , Washington university of law .
And leslie- Washington college of art and science .


Snapping me out in reality, " I bought you a gift "grinned leslie and picked few h&m shopping bags from back of my bed.


" Aren't they cool "she asked me showing some really fashionable casual clothes from the bags .


"Ofcourse ,afterall who bought them." I told her happy by the dresses she bought for me along with matching clutches and sandals.


"Ok ,tell me which outfit you liked the best and I will pair them with matching shoes and purse and you will be ready right now"she asked...ordered me .


"ok.... hmm...the white off shoulders along with this blue rugged 
Jean's" I chose. 


Okkh, so we will pair them with your white heels and and your oversized white purse ."she said with a grin


"Waittt ,where are we going " I asked with a smirk as I know this would again be something which will shock me instead of surprising me like those blind dates she takes me to .


"Its a surprise " she announced ,like always .


" No I don't want you to hook me with anyone this time ..please.


No it's not that trust me please .she said with puppy eyes which she know I couldn't resist.


" Ok ,but not something shocking "I requested 


"Ya ya ,alright ,"she said and pushed me into the bathroom .


After 15 minutes I was all dressed.


"You look amazing"she squealed pushing me into a hug .


" thanks".

A story that begins with wanting a chance to find the one and ends with her finding herself.

Both of them were looking at each other with love filled eyes while their other hand was intertwined with each other, making the ring finger clearly visible to everyone's eyes where their engagement ring was shining brightly just like their beautiful future..
"You made this yourself?" Reuben asked almost in a whisper.
Elysia nodded her head in affirmation and said while caressing the framed picture of both of them, "Yes, Bennie.. Actually I was very much confused about your gift. I was wondering what to give you that will not only make you happy but also be able to make you feel special…
After lots of pondering, I finally remembered that I've definitely painted few of our portraits with colours and papers. But never made one digitally. That's when this idea popped into my brain and I thought to made a digital painting of us. 
And what could be the best reference of a picture than the memories of our heartwarming engagement night! So I chose this special moment of ours and drew it digitally to give you as a gift."
Reuben's eyes which was glistening with tears, finally couldn't able to hold that water drop anymore as tears started to fell on his cheeks, making it completely wet.
"I don't have words to describe my feelings at this moment, Ica. Just keep it in your mind that I'm the luckiest man in the whole world who had got you as his better half. 
I love you baby. And I promise that the love I have for you will only grow more by each passing second." Reuben said, looking into her eyes emotionally.
Veronica too couldn't hold her tears anymore, listening to Reuben's soulful confession as she also whispered, "I love you too baby. And I promise to keep you happy for my whole life by loving you with my everything."
Reuben smiled at her confession but didn't bother to wipe off any of their tears. He just put his right hand on Veronica's left cheek and pulled her on his lap by wrapping his hands around her waist.
Veronica too reciprocated with him as she placed her left hand on his shoulder and caressed the nape of his neck with other hand.
Their eyes were locked with each other. Even though both of their eyes were glassy, but the love they had for each other was so strong that it couldn't be hidden by those treacherous tears of them.
Reuben bent his head a little lower while Veronica forwarded her face towards him. And the next moment, both of their lips got collided with each other, indulging them into a blissful kiss..
This kiss was more of a gentle kind yet very much passionate which was pouring all their feelings out of their heart into that special moment.
They sucked each other's lips and nibbled it with their teeth. Their tongues were tasting the every corner of their sinful mouth as their saliva got interchanged between them.
The kiss they were sharing was so passionate that they even forgot to breath. But when their lungs wasn't able to supply exchange anymore, only then they stopped themselves from kissing more.
Both of them were now panting heavily due to the sensual kiss. However their eyes were still not ready to look away from each other as they shared a sweet yet heartwarming smile.
They stayed their in same position without bothering anything and watched a romantic movie together till late night to celebrate their last day of bachelorhood.
It was half past twelve when they thought of heading to bed as the next day was going to be the most important day of their life. And none of them wanted to look like a ghost with dark circles under their eyes because of lack of sleeping.
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Next morning…
It was already ten in the morning when Veronica was getting ready with the help of the makeup and hair artist. While her friends who were already ready, were watching her with full of admiration and a smile on their faces.
As the makeup artist was putting the final touch on her, a knock interrupted them in middle.
Amelia was the one to get up and open the door, only to find the father's group standing outside like a team.
Mr. Lopez smiled at Amelia and asked, "Is Vero ready?"
Amelia nodded her head and said, "Yes, uncle. Please come inside."
Smiling at her, they walked inside and noticed Veronica sitting in front of the mirror with closed eyes.
The girls saw their respective father's and went to them. The fathers too wrapped their hand around their daughters shoulder while both Rose and Amelia were also got embraced by Mr. Jones.
Mr. Lopez and Mr. Smith glanced at each other and then walked towards Veronica who still was not aware of their presence.
They placed their hands on each of her shoulders, making Veronica open her eyes, only to notice both of her fathers looking into the reflection of her in the mirror.
"You're looking very beautiful, my princess." Mr. Smith said with a smile as he stared at his daughter-in-law with love filled eyes.
Veronica smiled and also took a look of her whole appearance and said, "Thanks dad."
Mr. Lopez made Veronica stand on her feet and gazed at her from head to toe, making a teardrop slip out of his eyes.
Veronica was wearing a beautiful princess gown which had sweetheart neckline. Her whole gown was embroidered very beautifully with small intricate designs and few pearl pieces which was making it look more gorgeous.
The veil she was wearing, was really long and pretty. The outline of the veil was designed as the same way of her gown. What the inner part had small flowers embroidered on it, maintaining same amount of gap with eachother.
She wore a beautiful pair of white heels which had a small design made in the middle with pure white pearls. 
Her hair was done in a bun in a vine pattern. Few strands of her hair was falling on her face which was made in soft curls. A crystal and pearl hair piece was adorned on her hair, making it look more beautiful. 
She had paired up her beautiful diamond necklace set with a beautifully designed crown. She had done a light make on her face which was making her look natural yet the most gorgeous bride of the decade, combined with all of her accessories.
Mr. Lopez wasn't able to take his eyes off his daughter as few more tears fell on his cheek while he said, "How did you grow up so early princess that now I have to walk you down to the aisle for your marriage!"


[WARNING! THIS BOOK HAS MATURE CONTENT]

Veronica Lopez, a young 26 year old independent girl. She is the heiress of one of the most richest families of Country K and her parents love her a lot.. Though she is the daughter of a famous businessman, she chose another path for her career. She is an employee of a famous Multimedia Company.. But the question is…..Is she really just an employee or something more??

Reuben Smith, a handsome man of 28 years, rules the business world with the tip of his finger and he is the most powerful man of country K. Everyone fear him while every girls dream of becoming his girlfriend but he only bow down to one girl…the love of his life……

On the other hand… 

Alonzo Brown is a 28 years old CEO of a famous company in City B. Handsome, talented but betrayed by the only person he had ever loved. Now he is in city S for revenge of what happened 5 years back. 

But will he ever be succeed in it?? 

How are the lives of this three persons fated? Will they be able to handle the twists and turns that are going to hit on their lives??

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“I wanted to hate you after what you had done to me back then and how you broke my heart by leaving me without any word; but still I can’t feel the hatred in my heart for you as my love for you is more powerful than my hate.” He said to himself.

Right then, his assistant informed him that the girl he was finding for revenge would also be attending the same party as him. With both hate and love emanating from him, he brushed the girl’s photo for the last time as he dozed off..

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“What do you have in your heart for me?” He asked looking into the eyes of Veronica..

Veronica stayed silent for sometime and then she looked at him with pure fondness in her beautiful dark brown eyes, as she voiced out the love she had for him...

“My Heart Beats Only For You…”

Then the man and woman kissed each other passionately, while the Moon witnessed their love all through out the night..…

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"This time I'm going to please you and you are going to sit here patiently, allowing me to work on devouring your luscious body. And most importantly... You are not allowed to touch me.." Veronica whispered in his ears, giving him a seductive wink which earned a devilish grin back from him. 
 
"I'm eagerly waiting for that babe.." He said as he planted a kiss on her lips. 
 
"Nah.. No touching, remember. Today it is all about you and I'll be the only person who will please you. My hands will roam all over your bare flesh and my tongue and lips will cover every nook and corner of your delicious body..."

Saying this, Veronica started kissing him from his chiseled face to his well toned chest and then….little down… 

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WARNING: This chapter shows very graphic child abuse. I will post a warning when it starts, and when it stops for those who want it skip it.

XXxxxxXX Child abuse warning start here XXXxX

The ice cold water came down across her back, and the bundle of branches soon followed. The gravel dug into her palms and knees, piercing her just enough to welt, but also dull enough not to break the skin. The branches came down on her back again, and again.

If she made a sound, the beating would go longer.

A ninja did not show they were in pain.

She could feel her fathers cold eyes watching. The servant once again tossed cold water against her, then another servant brought down the branches.

Soon. She could endure. Soon he would be satisfied.

The ice of the water made her skin sensitive, and the pain of the branches worst. Her arms wobbled, making her eyes widen. She was almost at her limit! No, no, the fear gripped her stomach, making her tense as the lash went across her bare back. She had to continue! She couldn't let herself collapse. She blinked back the prickly tears of fear. If she collapsed, she would be taken for a worst punishment. She did not want to go there again. No... Not again. She focused on the gravel digging into her, hoping it would keep her focus away from her weakening arms and legs.

"Yeild." Her fathers voice held no emotion, yet she could feel the servants relief. They also must have been tired. They had been birching her since sundown. She stayed hunched over, waiting for permission to move. "Sit." She kneeled back to sit formally, making no facial expression as her front was exposed to the servants before her. The gravel dug deeper into her shins, and this time she was grateful for it.

It would keep her wits.

The servants averted their eyes, but could not give her the dignity to avert their heads without permission from her father.

She was simply glad they were kind enough to not look upon her.

"You will not miss school again." It was an order, not a request.

"Yes, Father." She was still as possible, her hands gripping the cloth of her pants.

She couldn't... She couldn't shy away or else he would punish her again. He was hardly tolerant of her most days when he was in a good mood, let alone a day like today.

Today she had to be perfect.

Just a little longer. Cold eyes stared into hers. They did not waver, they did not feel.

Fear twisted her stomach, but she did her best to quell it.

"You may leave." She was up right after the words left his mouth. She bowed, and did her best straight backed walk.

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Soon she entered the doors, and her escape was made. Her shoulders shook, and tears made their way down her cheeks. Neji was there, and she felt warmth as he wrapped a long robe around her, the fabric obviously thought out as it did not catch the open wounds. Her sister was also there, holding a warm blanket and a medical supply kit. The blanket was wrapped around her, and she let them lead her to her room.

Her sister sat her on the bed, and they were all quiet as they exchanged a look.

They were not close, but they all knew they needed each other.

Her cousin ghosted to the door, glancing at them once before turning again.

He would stand watch tonight, for her. No words were spoken, but she knew.

Whenever she was beaten, he would sit by her door until she emerged the next day. He would then leave, not one word spoken between them. Him sitting at the door was his way of showing his affection, which was more then she could ever ask for.

They were all filled with fear, and that fear made it hard for them to open up to the other. They all knew they were not allowed to get attached, nor were they allowed to mingle outside of supervised breakfast time. They were not allowed to openly show affection, not in the paper walls of the Hyuga District.

However, the servants were kind enough not to speak of them meeting when one had been punished. It was dangerous for the servants, yet they still took the kindness. It was their only grace given, and it was meant more them then they could know.

Her sister made quick work, cleaning and bandaging her.

She was so proud of her. Yet, her throat was raw and she was unable to bring words forth.

Silver eyes met hers, they were full of worry and fear, making her chest ache. She could protect her sister from most punishment, and most of the hate, yet she could not shield her completely. It hurt. She wanted to help ease the fear... But how?

Sasuke.

She wrapped her arms around her sister, hugging her as Sasuke had done. Her sister coiled, her breath hitching, probably unsure as she had been. Hugging was not something done by Hyuga. Her sister was still, but soon began to cry. Arms wrapped around her, clinging. She hugged her sister tighter.

Hugs... Were nice.

She could not thank Sasuke enough for showing her this gift.

The two sisters hugged for the first time in their lives.

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AN: So from this point, probably gonna be a bit more drabbles like. I am sorry for the harsh content. I am afraid there will be more. I have something big planned for this later.


Gly's eyes wander a little to the left, then back to the right, his eyes making sure to protect what he knows. He starts going through his head trying to figure out how Enju is healing so fast and so effortlessly. Even at the face of death, nothing comes up at first. All his understanding of magic is slowly shattering as magic circles and magic weapons don't amount to how she could have done it. His eyes are getting sleepy, his iris flickering. 

I should've rested more...

As he falls asleep he tries creating a magic circle, but he loses to the seeping fall of darkness upon his eyelids. Gly is left standing in front of a door, it's a door, larger than even the planets. His body couldn't even compare to be an ant to the door. The ground a purple void, and on the door resides the beautiful dragon language. A language that flows perfectly connecting words to the period. 

It reads, A gift for the next king

Gly walks up to the door and taps it a little. His vast purple land disappears along with the doors. Now he sits upon a desolate landscape, snow falling everywhere. From the blizzard comes a woman, red eyes with silver hair. She points her staff at him and the ground turns into the ceiling. A major headache ensues when a hundreds of memories, no millions of memories all exploding in his head. He sees visions of the past, knowledge that holds hundreds of invaluable information about the land. But most of all the enemy of his people, the one who murdered the race.

Long silver hair
Alongside bleeding red eyes
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Enju sits, trying her best to be casual. Her father sitting up on the bed, he pats his left side of the bed. Streams of sweat explode onto Enju's face, every step feels like a mistake. 

I should've stayed back, I might get my dad in a lot of trouble. I shouldn't have done this, this wasn't a good idea...

"Well both patients seem to be healthy, you'll be discharged tomorrow."

Wait... what...

"But it's only been a few days?"

"Your wounds are all healed up."

"My fathers?"

"Healed."

"How?"

"We don't exactly know it's weird, you healed up fatal wounds really quickly." The doctor's head tilts. "Would you happen to know?"

"Not at all." How... now this is an issue alright, it'll get suspicious.

"If you're afraid that your inside might not be completely healed how about I recommend you these pain killers for when the pain is unbearable." Calmly the bottle of pill lands upon Enju's palm.

"O-okay..." 

"Now I'll be leaving now, do be careful." Was I worrying for no reason? Is he not an enemy...

Enju spins the bottle around, checking out its contents. Don't really know what a pain killer bottle is comprised of... 

Enju places the bottle on the desk next to her fathers bed. She attacks her father's arm with the "5 days of worrying about death hug" something is wrong though. His thick hands from days ago seem to have lost weight. Not only that a second look at his face shows a much younger man. 

He pats her head casually, "sorry... for making you worried again."

"I-it's alright no need to be sorry." The voice is the same along with his eyes and hair. "Dad, is this really you?"

"You still want that drink from the gas station?" He smiles, wide. A smile you would give after telling someone about your progression in life, a smile warm enough to break open the heart of the Antarctic.

Enju's breath pauses for a second before digging into her fathers arm. Crying, no. Wailing aloud as she holds him tightly. No words exchanged, just the sweet release of stress. Her fathers hand strokes her hair as the rush of tears continue. 

Enju's voice finally stop with the waterfall shortly following. Enju, with her recovering voice, answers her father. "You already know the answer, idiot."

From the window however, enju finds the silver hair boy. Watching he has a frown on him, Enju immediately jumps up and runs towards the window. Immediately the boy's body drops as soon as she gets near him. 

"Something wrong cherry?"

"N-no, nothing at all. Also didn't you say you were gonna stop calling me that once I get to high school!"

"I made no promises."

Enju turns to her father, "I made no promises to going for a drink."

"Ah too bad you'll be missing out." D- he's gone on the attack... what happened... it's not only his face that's changed. I need to find out what happened...

"Fine! Call me what you want, just don't leave me behind." Her father chuckles a good hah, the day just barely reaching dawn as Enju sits next to her father.

The air stands as still as trees on a windless night. Nothing could ruin the washing feeling of Enju's heart. Put at rest by her dad's safety, yet a growing worry emerges. 

The future, people are after her and they might even use her father. Along with one already following me. The silver haired kid, who shows the future? 

Enju holds her father's hand as he is taking a nap. Seemingly tired, I want to protect you. Like how you've protected my childhood, so... I'll be sure to bring back that power from that world to you. Like how Mr. Kori did, or... should I kill all of them to protect you.

Enju lays her head on her father's arm, Killing... only kill when I need to... the weak above the strong.

If I kill because they're after him then... I'm right




Can I remember who I am?

Worked on by Leglolis

Gabrielle met Charlotte for their lesson together she didn't look to good today she had told him she'd see him at the second lesson which they shared together. 'What's wrong Char we usually walk together on the don't usually avoid me a an chance you can get.'


'I'm not avoiding you.'
'It sure as hell feels that way.'  
'Well it's more. Trust me it's not.'
'So what is it?'
'We need to talk.'
'We are.'
'Not here.'
'After lesson I'm sure the guys won't mind if I go MIA for awhile.'
'Are you sure?'
"I am, this sounds important.'
'It is.'
He smiled as they sat down for their lesson.
They walked out together finding a suitable place to talk without people being nosey and overbearing ass holes.
They sat down. 'So what did you want to talk to me about?'
'You won't like it.'
'Try me.'
She looked at him, she swallowed, he'd never seen her so flustered. What ever it was it was big big enough for them to talk in private what could it possibly be? 'My father wants to talk to you,'
'Oh.' Was all he said, adding. 'Why?'
'He found out I was helping you to find your father I'm sorry.'
'How did he find out?'
Her eyes showed regret she never wanted it to come to this she wanted friends without them knowing who her father was so they'd be friends with her for her and nit who her father was. Though she was proud of her father she felt suffocated by his ambiance. 'He's a very powerful man.'
'I see.. but that still doesn't explain how he knows.'
'He knows everything Gabe, I went into his territory to find out about your father. He wasn't happy.'
'I see.'
'He's out a hold on it until he speaks to you. I'm so sorry Gabe but it's the way my dad works.'
'It's okay.'
'It's not, I wanted to help you alone and off my own back with interest his help. But he insists on talking to you so he can help.'
'It's fine char I'm not mad. I'll talk to your father if that's what it takes to find mine.'
A smile spread across her face. 'I thought you were going to be mad  at me.'
'How can I be mad at you Char. Your dad is only doing what he thinks best for his daughter.'
'I hope he chooses to help you Gabe. I know my father he's not a east man and he doesn't help many people unless there's something in it for him.'
He smiled placing his hand on her face moving forward. 'There you are we've been looking everywhere.'
His hand dropped off her face. Fuck. 'Guys.'
'Well doesn't this look cosy.'
'It's not like that we were talking. How the hell dod you find us?'
'Really  Gabe really? We know you come here to think, you've done it since year seven. We loked all over so we guessed you'd be here we thought you'd be alone.' He said eyeing Charlotte. 'Hi char what brings you here.' He said wriggling his eyes brows grinning like a Cheshire Cat. 
'Buisness.'
'Not pleasure?'
'Were not together.'
'Your no fun. Come. On I want a fag before end of break.'
'We'll have one here no one knows we come here.'
'True.'
He lit up a fag passing them round Charlotte shook her head she'd promised her father she'd never take it up ever.
He shrugged his shoulders and they had their cigarettes and doubted them out before the bell.  They all pulled themselves up walling back in going to classes. 'I'll talk  to your dad after supper okay.'
She nodded.
The remainder of the day went slow Til supper. Charlotte and Gabrielle said good night to their friends and made their way to her room.  She closed the door sitting at the desk loving on to her laptop and into face time she'd text her father during lunch that Gabrielle was up to talking to him tonight once supper was over.  His predominant features appeared on the screen. 'Good evening angel how's your day been?'
'Good papa.'
He smiled.
'I have someone here you wanted to talk to.'
'Put then on.'
'Gabe.'
They switched sears and she was now sitting nervously on the bed. Gabrielle looked at the man in his thirties maybe early forties he held a strange Ora around his gallant looks and dark hair, Charlotte looked nothing like him so she must follow her mother for her looks he guessed. The man stared back at the almost sixteen year old boy. Fuck his eyes his features his hair screamed Michele Russo what the fun Kwan's he doing in a private school in England and not in Italy?  He had heard rumours that he'd got his step sister up the duff almost seventeen years ago and was due to marry her at least ten years ago after that he just went off the radar. 'No sir I'm Gabrielle  Russo I'm friends with your daughter.'
He nodded. 'I'm Cade Campbell, Charlottes' father. I understand you are looking for your father.'
'That's correct sir.'
He smiled he liked this guy he had manners, unlike his father. 'So tell me son why you are lookign for your father. I need to know everything so I can track him down.'
'Yes sir.' He paused. 'Well you see I haven't seen or heard from my father since I was five. He and mom were set to get married. I'm not sure what happened, but one minute he was there and the next he was gone. My mother won't speak about him and what happened. I'd like to know why he left   When he had me and my mother I grew up knowing nothing about the man I called my father though he obviously can't give two s... he couldn't give a rats .. just say he doesn't care enough to know that I'm okay and mom is doing good even though she decided sending me here was for the best and she never said why but my safety was up and for most the main concern and I was safer here than at a public school.'
'I understand.. so what is your fathers name and your mothers.?'
'My father Michele Russo. And my mother is Luciana De-Luca sir.'
'I see so you have your fathers surname?'
'Yes sir I do.'
'I tell you what I'm going to help you in any way I can cause your a polite and respectful boy but if any harm comes to my daughter I will not gesso take in any way but kill you.'
;I understand sir. Thank you. And I won't let anything happened to your daughter sir she's my friend  and I'll always protest her.'
He noded. 'One more thing are you in a relationship with my daughter and I meant sexual not friends.'
'No sir were just friends.'
'Good.'
'Angel.'
'Yes papa.' She said coming in view. 'Now listen to me angel. Take care of yourself and your friends okay. There are people out there that once I begin to help find his father will come after him and everyone around him so please be careful.'
'I will papa.'
'You have the gift I sent you don't you ?'
'Yes papa.'
'Good use it if necessary.'
'Good girl. This make take some time I have no idea where this guy is hiding.'
'Okay papa.'
'Goodnight  angel.'
'Goodnight papa.'
'Goodnight Mr. Russo'
'Goodnight sir. And thanks for all of this.'
'My pleasure.'
The line went dead. He looked at Charlotte.' So what was the gift he sent you ?'
'If I school you promise you won't tell anyone else.'
'Cross my heart.' He said drawing a cross over his heart.
She pulled herself up walking over to the cupboard unloving it pulling out a velvet sleeve in knotting it. It fell open revealing a 45. 
'Holly shit that's a 45.'
'It is.'
'Fuck Char is your dad part of a gang?'
'It's a little more than that but I promised I wouldn't tell anyone.' She said, sealing  the gun back up knotting it sliding it back into the cupboard locking it. She turned to him. You can't tell anyone about the gun Gabe.'
'I won't.'
'Promise me.'
'I promise.' 
He pulled her closer to him. You told my father we were just friends.'
'And we are.' He said pressing his lips on hers kissing her passionately. He moved to her ear whispering. 'I have a gun too so do all my friends.'
She gasped. 'I'll show you if you like.'
She nodded. Holly shit what was going on who was he? Did they really know each other? They both had secrets to keep but would they ever find out the truth why they were brought together ?
'I best be heading back to my room Char it's getting pretty late.'
'Sure.'
He dropped his arms from around her pulling himself up. 'Don't  read too much into it char I'm her to protect you.'
She nodded and he kissed her in the forehead before opening her door exiting her room what the hell was with the comment of "don't read to much onto it I'm here to protect you" ?

Gabriel Russo is the one and only child of Michele Russo and Luciana Lupa. He is a fifteen year old boy attending a private school. His parents are separated, but he is planning ion getting them back together. 
He has no idea why they grew apart, but he is planning to find out with the help of the geek of the school Charlotte Campbell. Both of them are unaware that there is a big secret to why these to have met.  Unknown to either of them Nicolo  a mafia boss Christian Campbell  a mob boss who has taught his daughter everything she needs to get by and gain information. She is the biggest and best hacker in London what happens when these two teenagers fall for each other and their secret comes between them?

Max was waiting on the curb outside his public school. he was waiting on his father, steven, to pick him up for his birthday surprise. of course, max knew what his surprise gift was, he had begged his father for years to buy him tickets to his first in-stadium football game. Finally, now that he was sixteen, his father allowed such a wish to be granted. he watches as his fathers' car pulled up to the curb and excitedly got in. his father was sitting in the driver seat waiting with a big smile on his face. "Are you ready to go Maxie boy?" he said patting max on the shoulder. "of course I am, dad!" max said as he buckled the seat belt. it didn't take long for them to be on the road off to the big game, an experience in which max had been waiting for, for a long time. after what seemed like forever, at least that's how max saw it, they finally reached the stadium in all its glory. there were hundreds of cars parked in the lot leading to the stadium, and max groaned at the thought of having to drive around forever just to find a parking spot. "Dad, I don't think we are going to find a spot here..." max said sounding distressed. "I think if we park a little further and walk the rest of the way then we will make it right before the game, what do you say?" he tried to cheer max up the best he could about the parking, saying stuff like "its all part of the experience max" although, this didn't seem to help much as max grew more impatient. They reached a spot to park and got out starting towards the stadium. max seemed in a much chipper mood now that they were finally this close. "I can smell the hot dog's dad!" max said as he rushed towards the entrance. steven smiled seeing his son so happy, 'he had been asking for these tickets for a long time' steven thought to himself as they sat in their seats to enjoy the game. Hours passed and the game was over with max's team winning and him getting a football signed by the team, a gift his father had arranged as the biggest surprise of all. max had never felt so content in his life as he did at that moment. everyone else had mostly gone, steven didn't want to be caught up in traffic so they waited behind admiring the almost empty stadium. It was now dark out, 'seemingly scarier than when we got here' max had noted. they walked for a few minutes talking back and forth about the game and their favorite parts of the day when max had noticed something strange. As they approached the car max could've sworn he had seen a figure lurking around it. "D-dad, I think there is someone by the car.." maxes voice was low and steven didn't take him seriously thinking it was just an excuse to not head home. "Oh max we're fine, nothing is going to happen I promise." steven said beaming a smile to Max to comfort him. Although Max didn't feel comforted, he still returned his fathers' smile. As they approached closer to the car max studied the shadows around expecting to see someone pop out of nowhere and get them, like in some horror movie. However, to his surprise, no one jumped out when they finally reached the car. max sighed heavily as he realized he had been holding his breath this whole time. "Are you ready to go Maxie boy ?" his father said in a mocking tone to tease his son about this figure he supposedly saw. Steven reached for his keys pulling them out, as he did his wallet fell to the ground. Steven reached down to pick it up when he heard Max "Dad watch out!" Max's cries were in vain as a man dressed in complete black held a gun to stevens head. "Give me your wallet now!" the man shouted, but steven was unable to move as he felt the cold barrel to his skull push harder. The man demanded his wallet again "NOW!" he shouted and with that max tackled him hard with his right shoulder. "max don't!" steven shouted as max wrestled the man to the ground. Max was scared but he had been in wrestling for some time and knew a little to try disarming the mad man. Max wrestled to get the gun out of his hands when three shots fired all at once. At first, max didn't feel anything, he thought that maybe the man had missed,  but when he tried to push his weight down on the man again he felt a pain in his abdomen and a rush of hot liquid soaking through his shirt. Max collapsed as steven ran over to his son, the man scrambled to his feet fleeing after grabbing stevens wallet which was still on the ground. "max no, please stay awake Maxie please!" stevens hands shook horribly as he tried to dial 911 on his cell phone. His right hand was soaked with max's blood, which made working the phone rather difficult. "D-dad.." max said in between coughing up blood, "Maxie don't say anything you're losing to much blood I'm calling 911 now, stay awake max please." steven began to sob heavily now as his phone rang.
911 dispatch- 911 what's your emergency?
Steven- My son has been shot please send help!
Dispatch- What's your location, sir?
Max's' voice in the background- I love you dad
Steven- No max please don't go
Dispatch- Sir is he breathing?
Steven- he's gone...
Dispatch- were sending officers to your location just stay on the phone with me sir.
-click-

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