The Destined Queen

Chapter 43

" How did you know that he took your soul apart? " Aaron asked. " Grisha told me. " Rose smiled tightly. " You know Grisha? Then who were those girls you talked about? Wasn't one of them Grisha? " Neil asked, frowning. " No. Grisha wasn't there to train me. She was kind. But only when no one was around. She brought me food secretly. And told me to hold on. That if someone is out there who cares for me, then that person will come. I knew at that moment, that she was right. And that I should wait. So, I waited. Even after it tore my soul apart. " Rose finished. I tightened my hold on her this time. And Ashten's concerned eyes were searching for anything in Rose's face. But he found nothing, so his worried eyes turned to me. And I smiled tightly, just to ensure him that everything is alright. I am fine. Rose is fine. He returned my smile with greater intensity. " Then, we know nothing about that creature. " Austin said, sighing. " You are wrong. We know. We know that he can take other shapes. And he can tear souls apart. And that is a bigger problem. Rose is still almost her because she has half of her soul. But who knows what he will do to others. " Emerson said, standing up. " We should prepare for war. He definitely wants it. He won't back down. " Neil said, coming beside Emerson, who nodded. " Yes. We will. Ashten, are the weapons ready? " Emerson asked, his voice felt very commanding. "Yes. I got a call yesterday. They are ready. " Ashten nodded. " Good," Emerson said. " But how will we know? That it is war? " Aaron asked. " We have Grisha in our side, remember? " Austin said, raising his brow. " But can she inform us? " Aaron frowned. " I wonder if she is okay. " Neil said. " She is. She is really strong. And a great thinker. " Rose said. " I bet she will inform us when she will get to know. I know her. And she seeks his death. " Emerson said. " So, let's start preparing. " Rose said, with determination. " What? You are not fighting, Rose. " Gustin said, frowning, and stepping close to Rose. " I am fighting, Gustin. No one is going to stop me. " Rose said, sternly. " Then, we need to prepare you, too. " Emerson said. " I will prepare her. " Luthanion said, standing up. All of us turned to him, with our raised brows. He looked at us, and said, " What? ", with no expression at all on his face. " You are deadly. I won't allow you to train her. " I said, crossing my arms. " Don't worry, Winty. I like him. " Rose said, smiling at Luthanion. Luthanion! Who was able to kill some powerful entity. " But Rose! " I whined a little. " Winty, I will be fine. He is good. " Rose jerked her chin towards Luthanion's direction and said. I sighed. " Fine. " I grumbled and glared at Luthanion's direction, who shrugged a shoulder. " Okay. Then everything is settled. Let's do this, then. " Emerson said.  

The secret workers who had worked with Ashten on this project brought the weapons in multiple black cars. I didn't mind knowing the names of the cars. I didn't have time. But when I saw the weapons, I was amazed. " Wow." I whispered. The weapons had different colors ranging from violet to red. All the shapes of the weapons were different. Some were swords, some pistols, some rifles, some daggers, and some were even like laser swords. The pistols had silver spirals for barrel, they had neon color grips, and the muzzle looked furious like it was waiting to kill anyone at its owner's order. The rifles looked the same but more dangerous. The swords. My Gosh. The swords were the most beautiful. The pommels were in golden colors, the grips were in neon colors, which had ancient markings scribbled on them in silver. The blade was so shiny that I could see my face on it, and one of the swords looked like it was looking back at me. I felt it looking back at me. Its grip was calm plum in color, and the markings said something in another language but I was sure that it was calling MY name. It was whispering to me to take it, and kill all evil that there is. I felt it drawing me in. So, I couldn't hold back. I didn't want to. I held the grip, and the golden pommel, and the blade, and the grip shone with plum, and golden light. It sent warm shivers through my spine to my heart and my hands. I was taken back by its beauty. And its braveness. Wait. I think the sword is brave? "You bet I am." Someone said, in a girl's voice. I looked at Rose, who was looking at the weapons in awe, too. But she wasn't speaking. And it wasn't her voice. "I spoke." I turned to the sword, and I felt it smiling. " Hello, Queen." The sword was talking. My eyes widened. The sword was talking. It fell from my hand, and I backed away as quickly as I could, which led me to trip. But the sword didn't hit the ground, and I was going to fall if Ashten didn't hold me. A frown appeared on his face while his worried eyes looked into mine." The sword can talk." I whispered. Ashten helped me to stand up straight, and asked, "What are you talking about?" " The sword. It talked to me. How is it possible?" I said, looking at the sword which was now floating in the air. " I didn't hear anything. Did anyone hear anything?" Ashten asked. Everyone shook their head while Emerson tilted his head to the right, and kept looking at it." Emerson?" Neil called. "Can't you all feel it? The sword. It's radiating some energy." Emerson said, still looking at the sword. Neil frowned along with others. " Hold it." Emerson said to Neil. And he did. Neil waved his hands in an arc, and Emerson left the sword. Now Neil frowned a bit." Yes. Maybe holding it is activating it." Neil said."Tell the fools that they are right. But you are different." The sword said again. I gasped and backed away more. "What? " Ashten asked. Everyone's attention turned to me. "The sword said that you are right. You all can feel its energy by holding it. But I am somehow different." I said, softly. " The sword spoke to you?" Emerson asked. "Yes. " I nodded. " Ashten, Who did the engraving of the marks?" Emerson asked. " No one did. They just appeared. " Ashten replied. " Maybe the markings have to do something with it. " Neil said. " Tell your friends that they are close but not really close. Again, it is different with YOU. " The sword said to me. " The sword is telling me that you are right. The markings had to do with it. " I said. " But you are different. " Emerson finished my sentence. " How did you know? " I frowned. " It said the same thing before. Didn't it? But would you ask the sword, why you are different? " Emerson said. I nodded and was going to ask the sword but it beat me to it. " I don't know. You are just special. But I don't have all the answers. " The sword said. " It doesn't know. " I said to Emerson. " I am not IT. I have a name. Hi. I am Ciara. Nice to meet you. " The sword introduced itself. " It also has a name. Ciara. " I informed my friends. Neil and Emerson were quiet. I guess for the first time the duo doesn't know the answer to it. " Isn't preparing for the war more important? " I asked. " Yes. You are right. We will get the answers after the war. Maybe. " Emerson said and took some daggers. The daggers were colored too. And they were the prettiest daggers I have ever seen. But one of them caught my eye. I walked towards it after ensuring that it didn't talk. I picked up the dagger and felt everyone's gaze on me. The dagger sparkled in turquoise and golden light. " It's the most prettiest dagger I have ever seen. " I whispered, staring at the dagger. " It's yours. Take it. " Emerson said, smiling lightly. I nodded. " This is yours, too. " Neil said, and I saw the sword. No. I saw Ciara come towards me. I held the sword and felt that same shiver run through me once again. " Sorry. I am new to you. I promise the shiver will stop after you are trained with me perfectly. " Ciara said. I smiled at it. " I can hear your thoughts if you want me to. " Ciara said. " You can?" I asked loudly. " Yes. But we need to train with each other. I am not accustomed to you. " Ciara said. I nodded. " Done. " I said. " What? Did you already strike a deal with the sword? " Emerson asked, gaping. " You'll see. " I winked.  

All of us took our weapons and were ready to train. " Rose needs extra concentration on the training. So, Luthanion needs to give her more time. " Emerson said, looking at the brute, who nodded and saluted. I wonder where his beast is. " Winter will train with me, and Neil. Ashten, Isaac, and Gustin will train with each other. Austin and Aaron will train with each other. Got it? " Emerson said. " Why can't I train with Winter? " Ashten asked. " Because Winter needs to train more. Which she will get with Neil, and I, " Emerson explained. I didn't miss the stare that Ashten gave Emerson, who wasn't oblivious to it. But he was ignoring it. The intense staring was so overwhelming, that I interrupted. " It's okay. I like Neil, you know. He is a great teacher. " I said, holding Ashten's hand. He relaxed and looked at me. " It's okay. " I smiled. Ashten, who probably finally decided that the war is more important, left the topic. He nodded and tightened his grip on my hand. " Let's go, team. The world depends on us. " Emerson clapped. But then, a small red cyclone appeared in the middle of the hallway, and we all backed away from it. Three evil souls appeared with a demon. " Trevor? " Isaac called his brother's name. " I want to fight with you all. " He said. " No. " Emerson was quick to come to cover Me and Ashten. Gustin was really quick to cover Rose, who was standing beside Luthanion. " Relax. I come in peace. " Trevor said, raising his hands up to surrender. " And why would we believe you? " Neil asked, going forward. " I told you about Rose. Didn't I? " Trevor said, raising his brow. " Most of which was wrong. " Austin pointed out. " I didn't know everything. I told you whatever I knew. " Trevor said. " You took me. " Rose gritted out from behind. Gustin couldn't hold her back. And Luthanion didn't try to. Rose got out of Gustin's grip very easily and went forward. Neil gaped at her as she walked forward with no fear at all on her face. Luthanion followed her and stood close to her. " Yes. " Trevor said, calmly. " I will kill you someday. " Rose gritted out, looking straight at his eyes. " I know. Now that you have half of your soul, you are capable to do merciless things. " Trevor smirked. Rose's furious eyes didn't leave his. " Look. I don't agree with The Kingmas anymore. " Trevor said. " Why? " Isaac was quick to ask. Trevor's eyes drifted to his brother, and it softened. " Because he ordered me to turn you," Trevor answered. " What? To Demon? You already tried to do that. " Isaac seethed. " No. Something else. " Trevor gulped. I don't know why but his answer shook me to the core.