light of the Shadow
I stirred, the words of the gentle presence echoing in my mind like a distant melody.
He had called me, a term of endearment that stirred something deep within my soul.
Skylia Emerald Y Edrea
"But how?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. "How can I be sure?"
His touch remained gentle against my cheek, a soothing balm against the ache in my heart.
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"Trust in yourself," he said, his voice filled with quiet confidence. "And trust in the love that surrounds you, even in the darkest of times."
Skylia Emerald Y Edrea
"I have never been loved, and will never be, just like how I've repeated my life, pointless," I said as my voice filled with sorrow, my eyes no longer shedding tears. "I already accepted my fate the day he turned a blind eye towards me."
A surge of emotion washed over me, filling the empty spaces within me with a warmth I had long forgotten.
Skylia Emerald Y Edrea
"Thank you," I whispered, the words a prayer of gratitude to the gentle presence beside me.
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"Sleep now, my child," he said softly.
Even in a blurry state, I could see his smile, his presence a comforting beacon in the darkness.
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"I apologize for being so late. This time, I'll do whatever it takes, my treasure," the gentle presence corrected with sincerity.
His voice carried a sense of regret, but also determination, as he vowed to make things right. I felt a surge of gratitude wash over me, grateful for his unwavering commitment.
Skylia Emerald Y Edrea
"There's no need to apologize," I reassured softly, feeling a sense of comfort in his presence. "It seems like I'm going crazy, hallucinating, and talking to myself again."
With his promise echoing in the stillness of the night, I closed my eyes once more, ready to embark on the next chapter of my journey.
The darkness embraced Skylia as she found herself in an empty, dark, and cold world without a single light. Her past lives appeared within her mind; she remembered how she was treated, how she suffered, how she felt so alone in her life that no one even dared to stand beside her. Her 20th life appeared.
Princess Tiana
"Father Sky took my favorite teddy," Tiana said while pretending to be hurt.
The Emperor's gaze towards Sky darkened, and he took Tiana into his arms and quietly left her all alone.
At the garden where Sky was having a stroll, she found Tiana lying on the floor covered with blood. She was about to get help, but Tiana grabbed her hand.
Princess Tiana
"It hurts, it hurts! T-take it out!" Tiana begged Sky as Tiana cried in agony.
Skylia Emerald Y Edrea
"What happened? Why...." Sky saw a knife in Tiana's leg.
Even though they didn't get along in every lifetime, she still cared for her sister. She grabbed the knife and took it out, but her life changed after that.
Skylia Emerald Y Edrea
"Your Highness, please reconsider!" Skylia pleaded, her voice quivering with suppressed emotion. "I am innocent of this heinous accusation. There must be some mistake."
Emperor Thaddeus, seated majestically upon his throne, regarded Skylia with a solemn expression.
Emperor Thaddeus Moss Y Edrea
"The evidence against you is undeniable, Skylia. Witnesses have testified to your treacherous intentions. The stability of our empire demands justice be served."
Skylia Emerald Y Edrea
Skylia's eyes flashed with defiance as she struggled against the guards restraining her. "I swear upon the sacred moon, I am not guilty! There is a darkness at play here, a shadowy scheme to frame me for a crime I did not commit."
The court murmured in disbelief, torn between loyalty to their princess and the weight of the emperor's words. In the midst of the turmoil, Princess Tiana stepped forward, her gaze unwavering.
Princess Tiana
"Sister or not, justice must prevail," Tiana declared, her voice carrying a note of authority. "I demand retribution for the attempt on my life. Let the law be upheld."
Emperor Thaddeus Moss Y Edrea
With a heavy heart, Emperor Thaddeus nodded in agreement, his decision final. "Princess Skylia Emerald Y Edrea, by the authority vested in me as the ruler of this empire, I hereby order your sentence to be carried out at dawn."
Skylia Emerald Y Edrea
"F-father...."
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