PROLOGUE
*The Past-current storyline-19xx*
I woke up one day realizing the inevitable, a feeling bound to tie me up with the man I met that no matter how hard he tries to run, and that no matter how hard I dismiss it, we just keep getting entangled in each other's mess—a mess that at first I never knew existed. If only I knew better I would never have denied him and myself of the truth.
Scared? Yes and No. Yes—because I'm scared to face the possibility of it being one sided, I really tried not to overthink things and stop myself from misinterpreting what he does in front of me but I just can't, even with the coldest of hearts how he treats you would melt someone's heart, I'm scared for the possible embarrassment I could face all because I assumed things I shouldn't. No—because I'm not scared to face whatever ending this would lead to.
And then I just ended up accepting the fact that I really am madly in love with the handsome, mysterious daredevil they call emperor—ohh did I mention he's hot af as well? And that no matter how hard I try to resist, I just couldn't deny the fact that I'm undeniably attracted to the guy—ahh these hormones will be the death of me someday.
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My life back in Fennette Empire Academy was perfect—an image I built, a rank I tried so hard for, and people looked up to me, I was the perfect definition of a role model—good grades, good conduct, high morale and etiquette.
But there's one thing I can't show them, the other side of me molded to perfection, an image my i***t f*****g brother taught me, something I picked up from my weird incomprehensible brother, he taught me self-defense—all sorts of them, taught me how to drive, taught me everything he knew that at first I really just can't comprehend its purpose no matter how hard I brainstorm—ahh my poor brain, he trained me for something that at the time I just couldn't comprehend what for—but the moment I transferred was where I started to realize its purpose, along with a huge secret that would change my life and the peace I once had was no more.
Along with it was a secret, a truth and a lineage even I was not aware of, it is in Siena Academy where I truly felt free from all those restrictions I set—no restrictions, no image and morale to protect, and in fact I never felt this happy. It is in Siena where I finally put to use everything I was taught, all the self-defense sessions has paid off, all the mind games my i***t f*****g brother made me do was put to use, all the smart ass tactics he made me learn became a convenience, all the weapons handling he made me master became handy, and beyond its wall lies a secret no one but the people involved is made aware of, along with its purpose.
"I-I...I like you" he confessed and I was so overwhelmed I didn't know what to say, boy I can't even look him in the eyes, I don't have that confidence—I just can't
When I recovered "I like you too" was what I said shyly, I couldn't for what it's worth look him straight in the eye out of embarrassment, I'm not ready to see his reaction, I don't want to get disappointed for whatever emotion I will see in his face, I'm just not brave enough to face what reality his expression would hold.
"I meant it romantically" he said, hiding away the pain in his words, his face was grim, trying his best to mask any kind of emotion he did not want me to see
"I mean it when I told you so, why can't you believe me? Would I joke around with something as serious as this? can't you feel my sincerity?" I said sulking, this time I'm staring him straight in the eyes trying hard not to pout at him and the moment a pair of grey ones met my blue ones I was engulfed in a pool of emotions never in my life could I imagine to see—I think only I could see them though
After that incident, he disappeared without a word, without warning and I—I was left entirely broken and devastated, and to make matters worse, I met the Luschner head—in which of course later turned out to be our Dad together with our Mom telling us—more likely me in the process because of my little discovery but its a blur, I just can't put two and two together at this point...I was told of a secret that shocked the hell out of me but I was too broken to care. And my life was never the same again. A secret unveiled. A mystery unmasked. A new life to embrace. A lineage and a truth. Came with it was a vow of allegiance from the most dangerous and the most feared reaper clan to ever exist.
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*present-2014*
Their paths crossed, he'd hoped for a normal life with her, a normal kind of friendship he thought would last until eventually that very friendship blossomed into something more, and before the buds started the chaos he so try hard to ran away from started chasing him once more—and so his hopes for a normal life came crashing right before his very eyes, and before something bad happens, he did the only thing he knew would be the best for everyone—run, run for dear life away from the one he truly cared about...
He ran, not because he wanted to—boy God f*****g knows how badly he wanted to stay with her, make her feel how much he truly care, appreciated and love her with all that he is, all that he can, f***k he'll give the world to her if she only wish it so, he didn't know how tho but he'll make it work somehow, but he just can't escape from it—from all that is bad and all that is dark, he ran because it was the only way he knew to keep her safe and because they just always end up being tangled in each other's mess, he ran because he knew he couldn't protect her the way he wanted to, and he knew that if his demons resurfaces he may end up scaring her away—and that's the kaat thing he'd want, he ran because it was the only way to keep her from the chaos that surrounds him, he ran not knowing the she too has long been running towards the danger he tries so hard to keep her away from, he ran not knowing the she too—before they even met and long before she was born had a destiny set in stone, the moment he realized this she'd disappear to a place so close yet so far, a place he couldn't reach, and on that eventful day when they finally meet again they came face to face with a gun hand in hand pointed at each others' throats
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"uhm?" was my hesitant reply trying hard to cover my blushing face—I couldn't see it but I know for sure as hell that I am
"haha, why are you covering that pretty face?" he asked laughing, he can't hide away his amused face from me
"Uhm, I'm just not used to this, its just hard to believe" was my shy reply
when everything seemed so hopeless..when I was about to lose it..he made me believe again..he supplied everything I missed..he gave me love..he gave me happiness and most importantly he gave me friendship beyond compare..he was an angel..he saved me..he saved my soul from falling..but what I didn't see is his soul that needed mending
He may be as good as a saint..but never break open that side of him because no matter how strong and capable you are, compared to him you are nothing....heck he could even kill a man..the one thing I'm scared off from him..he's over protective..strict yet loving and sweet..you can do anything to him for all he cares, just not the people he truly care about because once it happens all hell will break loose..
Long before they met, her fate was set in stone, she was found, and with that came a reality that never in her life she imagined to be quite possible, with it she was claimed, and with it the rose was found, along with the truth, the key and the Gold that was lost in time, with her the journey continues, and the story was foretold and she continued where they left off...
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All my life..misery and pain has been my only friend..I was left all alone..everything changed when my sisters died..I could have done something but I was too weak..I was the reason why she died...
I mastered and learned the art of self-defense..of fighting..not because I should but because I must to avoid that incident from ever happening again..I had been always there for others..it doesn't matter if I'll be the one to get hurt just not 'them'..that's how important they are to me..
"I know what you are" I told him one day, I just thought maybe if she's involved with Corinth there's just this big possibility, so I gambled and told him what I thought
"Huh?" Was his innocent reply
"What you are, what you do, your secret, it’s something you can't escape from, not because you wanted to but because you never had a choice" was my reply
"I was so careful, I was so distant, yet you still managed to find out, you are free to leave, thank you for everything >.>" was his meaningful reply, he can't even look me in the eye, he was looking at the ground awaiting my response
"I've known about it for quite awhile, are you hearing what I'm trying to say here?? I'm not like what you're thinking, I know deep within, you knew that I'm different and I wouldn't judge anyone just as easily as girls changes their clothes, I stick to what I believe in, what makes an impression on me is always what I personally see and experience and you were nothing like that. And honestly? I don't really f*****g care" was my reply looking him straight in the eye, and in that moment his tensed composure loosened up and I was engulfed in a big warm hug and we stayed like that for what felt like eternity
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I may be nice..kind hearted and good but there is a side of me that I can't get rid of..A past that haunts me...I may be rich..but beyond this handsome face is a monster you dare not see..this loneliness is unbearable..but I have to be strong for the one's I love
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How will you save a broken soul if you are just the same?
How will you reach out to someone who is so elusive and deep?
How will you make him open when he's too distant and calculating?
How will you save the one you love from falling?
How will you make him believe that you will never be like the ones in his past?
How will you reach someone you knew yet a stranger in many ways?
How can you love someone knowing the situation you're in?
How can the thing that your heart and soul was saying reach a soul and heart so far away?
How can you fight all the odds? All the perks of that love you had when you know you'd loose something?
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He's a monster, chaos always follows his path...
She's an angel, her destiny is set in stone...
He's rich
She's a commoner
They met..
everything changed..
a wild goose chase started..
she choose to leave everything for him...
What is that inevitable mutual connection they had that they cannot control?
Why is it that despite their mutual connection, they can't pursue it?
How will you reach a soul too distant and too isolated?
How can you begin when from the start you knew you had to risk something, when you know what it'd cost?
A Necklace.
A secret.
A discovery.
A connection.
A truth.
Our story began in the past, and in the future it was foretold only to begin again...my name is Genevere and this is a story about my journey to a whole new world...her name is Ezschaelle and the story continues...
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"when the right time comes—as much as I’d like to say to give it to her when she’s come of age but things can get unpredictable, so give it to her on her 7th birthday instead—she’s destined to hold the rose no matter what it takes, you have to do everything in your power to support her, protect her at all cost” she looked at him meaningfully, the shock on the man’s face was understandable, but this was the only way to ensure the future, she had to make a difficult choice and he was the best man to entrust the heir in his capable hands
She was hidden away to reclaim what was rightfully hers…long before her journey started her fate was already set in stone…our story began in the past, and in the future it was foretold only to begin again…my name is Genevere and this is a story about my journey to a whole new world…the rose was lost in time, one was lost but a bud was slowly growing only to be found..her name is Ezschaelle and the story continues…