Forced into Fantasy

Chapter 17 - Confrontation

Ivy;

The soldiers are holding swords at Adomis’ throat as he sits glaring back at them defiantly from his position on the floor. Now, thanks to me he is their prisoner as well! But I know they will not treat him as well as they have me.

“Don’t move!” one of the soldiers commands sternly.

“Who are you stranger?” another demands.

“He’s no one of importance.” I cut in as I move in closer to stand beside Adomis and the soldiers, “Please, you must inform Ronaar to let this man go. There’s been a mistake…”

“I can’t allow that.” came the familiarly deepened voice of the leader of the Moonlit Guild as he stepped into the hut to join us.

Ronaar’s silver eyes changed from sincerity to anger as they moved from mine down to Adomis. Crossing his arms in front of his chest he shook his head slowly from side to side as he spoke directly to Adomis now.

“I was wondering who I had to thank for the village’s black out and now I know…” he taunts with a raised brow, “The mighty Overlord Adomis, it has been far too long my friend.”

“I’m no friend of yours!” Adomis snapped fiercely, “Make no mistake of that.”

Ronaar grinned, lowering his head and chuckling softly.

“Of course, I see you still haven’t forgiven me...”

Now I’m intrigued. What is he referring to? Had they once been friends? Had they gone through a falling-out for some unknown reason? I wanted to know more but now was hardly the time to ask.

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Adomis;

My balls are f*****g killing me as I sit foolishly on the floor of this small hut, surrounded by Moonlit Guild soldiers and that smug bastard Prince Ronaar. Ivy looks at me with an apologetic expression as she realises the seriousness of her earlier mistake. But I can hardly blame her; she has been through so much since arriving in our world accidentally.

“I was wondering how long it would take you to come looking for her.” Ronaar continued to taunt me in my moment of disgrace, “I have to admit Overlord, you never fail to surprise me.”

“f**k you!” I spit, purposely avoiding his gaze in an act of defiance.

Ivy turns toward Ronaar.

“Please, just let him go.” she pleads pointlessly for me, “He’s of no threat to you.”

“I take it you’ve not seen the two soldiers lying unconscious on the floor just outside of this hut, my dear.” Ronaar comments, pointing towards the doorway as he looks to me, “This man is as dangerous as they come, and then some. And he will be dealt with severely, I can assure you.”

I can see her beginning to worry now as she slumps her shoulders and takes a step back to unknowingly close the short gap between us. She’s close enough now. I can’t help but grin as I see my opportunity and immediately jump at it.

Within the fraction of a second I reach out and grab her by the skirt of her dress. She screams out in shock as I pull her against me as I simultaneously stand and the soldiers all take a cautious step away from us.

“Get back!” I shout fiercely.

Whether they are afraid of me or of harming Ivy, I am not certain, nor do I care. I know they will not harm her.

“Adomis, what the hell are you doing?” she demands as I wrap one arm around her waist and grasp gently at her throat with my free hand, “Let go of me. You’re making things worse!”

“Shhh…” I lean over her right shoulder and whisper softly into her ear, “…the men are talking dear.”

She scoffs with frustration at my comment and struggles against me.

“Release her immediately Overlord!” Ronaar demands from his position between us and the doorway as he quickly unsheathes his sword as a warning, “I will not ask you again.”

“You won’t get the chance.” I remark.

Then almost immediately there is a massive ‘boom’ sound as an explosion erupts at the other side of the village sending monstrous flames rising up into the sky above.

The sound of screams and cries can be heard through the doorway as several villagers run in a panic to find shelter from this sudden attack on their homes. The explosion draws the attention of Ronaar and his soldiers as they all turn to see the fiery flames rising up into the air. Their expressions show their confusion as they look to one another for answers.

“You should probably see to that.” I remark with a taunting grin spread across my face as I look directly at Ronaar.

“Nothing but a mere distraction; a ruse to redirect our attention from you.” Ronaar pointed out with a serious expression as his silver eyes glittered in the torch light, “I know your tricks Adomis. You forget, I know you.”

“Then you also know how far I am willing to go to get what I want.” I remind him.

There is a brief moment of silence shared between us as my enemy tosses up his options. He must choose as to whether he focuses all of his attention on fighting against me and reclaiming Ivy, or if he goes to his people’s aide as a true leader should.

A second explosion erupting near the first makes his decision for him and he lets out a frustrated snarl as he sheaths his sword and points his finger directly at me with a glare of hatred.

“Don’t think this is over Adomis!” he announces, “I will come for you, to reclaim what is rightfully mine.”

“You can try.” I shoot back confidently, grinning.

Ivy frowns at this comment, appearing to be offended by our claim to ownership of her, as if she is merely property for us to squabble over.

Without another word Ronaar exits the hut and his soldiers all follow, one at a time until it is just me standing with Ivy in my arms, struggling.

“Come on, we don’t have much time.” I announce as I release my hold on her and she turns to face me.

Then I see her angered expression and her right hand raises in an effort to strike me with it. As she forces her hand through the air towards my head my hand catches her wrist mid-air and this surprises her. She then proceeds to pull at her wrist as she snaps at me. She’s clearly unimpressed.

“How dare you!” she’s furious with me, “You egotistical self-centred ba-“

Her words are instantly silenced as my lips crash upon hers, shocking her once more as her crystal blue eyes widen. After a second or two she appears to melt into our kiss and closes her eyes as she reciprocates it, her hands resting up against my firm pecs as my tongue massages hers sensually. I hear a soft moan escape from her lips and I can’t help but smile as I slowly pull away and cease our kiss.

Her eyes slowly open, as if she is coming out of a sensuous daze and she breathes heavily as her eyes meet mine.

She looks to me as if silently asking why I just did that, but I don’t have the time to discuss this now. We need to get the hell out of this place and return home before Ronaar and his men return to keep their promise. I quickly lean down and grab my helmet, then her hand before leading her through the doorway and out toward the treeline of the forest.

As we run through the dense forest to meet up with Captain Khalan and Zarkin I wonder to myself why I kissed her. Where had that come from? Had I just meant to silence her, or was it something else…

Had I developed feelings toward Ivy, ones that I hadn’t realised until this very moment?

And if so, did she feel the same way towards me?