The Phoenix King

Callisto

"Should we have really let them come with him," Maze said to Selene. I stood in the center of the room as Cloud maneuvered the ship. I was still upset and would make everyone involved in my parent's death pay for what they did. This wasn't just about me anymore either. Sam's house was on fire with her parents burning inside. I didn't know what to expect from all this but I made my choice. Well, it was made for me. Selene eventually left and went to her room on the ship. I stayed there trying to look intimidating. Venus came and told Sam and Hunter there were rooms for them to sleep in too. Sam didn't want to leave my side but I told her to go get some sleep. I was surprised Hunter and Sam came with me so easily but after what we have been through especially Sam, I think they also had no choice. Cloud was upset with me and grunted: " we will be there in a couple of hours." Venus came back and asked me if I was sure I didn't want to sleep. I decided to go to a room because Cloud was the only one here now. I couldn't close my eyes. All I saw was red and my parents faces. I thought it was kind of funny. I finally finished my inner self project for art class. I drew a phoenix. I was looking forward to handing it in. I had finally found my inner self and I was ready to unleash it on my parent's killer.

I didn't know what time it was but Sam came knocking on my door about twenty minutes later.

"I can't sleep," she said as I let her in my room.

"Yeah, I know what you mean," I told her.

"I, I can't believe they're dead," she said softly. "I don't know what's going to happen next but please don't leave me."

"I won't, I will protect you and Hunter," I said. She hugged me and asked me if she could sleep here with me. I let her lay down on my bed and sat next to her. She quickly fell asleep and I tried for a few minutes to do the same but I couldn't. I got up from the bed and walked over to Selene's room. I wanted to knock but something stopped me. I then saw the door open and Selene looked into my eyes. Her eyes were the most beautiful I have ever seen. I felt my heart start to beat slower. I run into her and held her tight.

"I'm so sorry," I told her.

"Axel," she said. I think it pained her to call me that but I always appreciated her for it. I wasn't the man she was hoping to find but she loved me either way. She loved me for me. I kissed her passionately as the door slid shut. I pushed her over to the bed and began to take her clothes off. I took mine off shortly after. I touched her all over and went slowly so I could remember every inch of her. I kissed her all over. I finally just thrust my c**k inside her. Her moan made me know it was okay to move. I pushed deeper inside her. She lightly scratched her nails on my back. I felt the ecstasy grow with every moment. She felt so good and I wanted to feel her more and more. I started to move even faster and I could feel my body burn with desire. I thought I was on fire for a moment. She took her hands and intertwined her fingers in mine. I kissed her passionately and forcibly like it was the last kiss I was ever going to have.

"Selene," I groaned. I finally felt my release shooting inside her and she moaned as she reached her c****x.

We were both breathing heavily. I kissed her neck and her lips until I felt all my energy disappear. I collapsed on the bed and just held her close to me. We both fell asleep in each other's arms. I had only good dreams that night. I was glad that for a single moment I could forget everything and just be happy and with the woman I was falling in love with.

I don't know how many hours went by but Selene woke me up and said we were arriving. I woke up and got dressed as did Selene. We went out to the cockpit and everyone was already there. Many of the guys gave us weird looks but I didn't get a chance to react or be embarrassed. I noticed the very blue planet we were approaching. with rings like Saturn. It had six moons.

"Do you see that," Selene said pointing at one of the moons.

"Yeah," I replied.

"That's my favorite," she said. "Axelus." She smiled and kissed me on the cheek. We entered the planet and I saw beautiful crystal buildings and so many trees. I then saw this amazing palace that looked just like the one in my dreams.

"You are home now sire," Maze said. I did feel some kind of connection seeing all of this but I did not remember any of it. As soon as the ship landed so many people were there to greet me. They handed me a long brown coat and something to drink. I was taking it all in and everything looked amazing.

"They look normal," Hunter said. Sam and Hunter were stuck to me like glue. An older looking man came an introduced himself as my chief council member. His name was Paul. He then led me to a few warriors lined up back to back. There were like six rows of me.

"These are the royal guards," Maze said. "And this is Noctis the 2nd guard." Apparently, here any top guard was ranked by 1, 2, and so on. Cloud was guard one I was told but he only protected Selene so Noctis was in charge and was the chief of the royal guard but was just ranked number 2. I greeted everyone as best as I could and everyone sort of said the same thing.

"We are happy to have you back."

"We will discuss the war, your companions, and your return later today," Paul said. "For now go and rest."

I was taken back by his words but I agreed. For some reason Hunter, Sam and I were so tired. We knew we had just slept not too long ago.

"Time is different here," Selene said. "You will get used to it soon."  A woman dressed just like Venus came and told me she would show us to our rooms. Her name was Turan and I guess she was my personal handmaid. She showed Hunter and then Sam their rooms and then took me to mine. It was so big and luxurious. The bed alone was the biggest thing in the room. I threw myself on top of the bed and it was the softest and comfortable I have ever been.

I woke up several moments after and then joined everyone for dinner. I wasn't going to lie but the food here was weird. I didn't bother to ask what anything was. I either wouldn't know or be totally creeped out. It wasn't half bad though. Selene told me she had to go to church and I was taken back by the time she decided to go but I don't, it was a different planet and stuff. Paul and Maze took me to the council meeting room. I sat on the head of the table but was lost with most of the conversation.

"Sire, we have much to discuss," Paul said. "The war is getting worse by every passing day. Most have lost hope of your return."

"We need to make sure he is ready before we send him anywhere," Maze said.

"Of course," Paul said. "We shall send another wave of men to the planets to push back the rebels."

"Sire?" Paul asked while waiting for my answer.

"Yes, but I will fight too," I said.

"Of course," Paul replied.

"So about your companions," Paul said. "Is the female your new concubine?"

"What?" I shouted.

"Paul, that is none of our business," Maze said.

"Yes, of course, but Selene is the trinity spirit and we thought she would be queen," Paul said.

"Selene will be the trinity spirit even if she is not queen," Maze replied.

"Of course, but she is not staying in the king's room. She cannot fall to the hands of the rebels," Paul said.

"Why would she fall into their hands," I said.

"No reason sire," Maze said. I was growing concerned and didn't understand why they thought Sam was, you know.

"They are not from Callisto and have no spirit in them," Paul said. "We cannot allow them to stay."

"They are my friends and they will stay or I will go," I declared. Paul stayed quiet for a moment.

"Yes, of course, sire," he said. He didn't look too happy but I knew I wouldn't abandon my friends. I need to stop this war and find out who sent those men to kill my parents.