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FROM MY STORY: THE LAST SORCERESS

I GAVE UP A WORLD FOR YOU - ALEXANDER / SAGE

Note: The Last Sorceress isn’t finished yet on Wattpad. This is just a one-shot of Alexander and Sage. It does not affect the story in any way. It is only based on the characters but the story is a different matter.

February 14, 2014 (After the Great War of Aether)
The High Palace
City of Aerion, Aether

This is it.

Finally.

I took in a deep breath and touched the pearls that were woven intricately into my hair. It’s a nervous habit and right now my nerves were eating me alive. Small segments of my hair were braided and this was where the pearls were threaded. Then the mass of my hair was piled on top of my head. Some strands curled loosely to frame my face and my neck.

When I was through touching all the pearls and it wasn’t time yet, I transferred my attention to my beautifully embroidered gown. The design was superb! It was the color lavender to represent my kingdom, Maegi. It did not have the traditional long, bell sleeves I was accustomed to during my time.

Now, the sleeves were made of five thin straps of cloth that hung off my shoulder. The bodice dipped low to my breasts and the collar was beautifully embroidered with dragons. I had a silver belt that dangled low on my hips and on the center of that belt was the High King’s Seal. Then, my skirt fell to the floor and it had a very long train.

I peeled off my elbow length gloves a bit so I could gaze at the crescent mark on my forearm. Right now, it was blazing blue. But I didn’t need the color to know how Alexander felt. I felt it deep inside me for we were connected in a whole new level: he was the other half of my soul.

I snapped into attention when the wide doors before me swung open.

I quickly placed back my gloves and accepted the bouquet of flowers that one of the servants held out for me.

I was ready just as the music started to play.

I pasted a smile on my face and started to walk. I did the mistake of looking around. My breath hitched as I saw all those that were gathered here today to witness this event.

There were faeries, centaurs, dragons now in their human form and many more! The High Palace’s great hall was overflowing with guests!

My step faltered for I was suddenly very nervous. How can I do this?

“Easy. Do not think of them. Think of only me.”

I heard the High King’s voice inside my head and it sent a wave of calm over me. He was right. I had to think of only him. This event was for the two of us. It was us that was important. All the others were just guests here to witness the event.

I took a deep breath and then released it. Then I looked up and stared straight ahead.

That was when our eyes met. His blue eyes stared at me and I could see all of his emotions shining in them. I saw his love, his excitement and his nervousness. I smiled when I saw that he was feeling the same emotions as me; he was just handling it better.

When I met his gaze, I forgot everything else except the need to go to him.

We’ve been through so much and now it was finally our time to be together. I never even knew or envisioned myself being here right now. All I wanted was to win the war and see Alexander crowned as High King.

I never even thought he’d marry me and make me his queen.

It was just a formality.

He was the other half of my soul and he’d always have me. If I die, he dies as well. That’s how deep our connection was.

Finally, I arrived near the altar. Alexander moved towards me and he offered me his hand. I placed my hand on his and he bent his head to kiss it. Like always, my skin tingled at the contact. I wanted to pull him closer but this was not the time or place.

After our ceremony, we’d have eternity together.

We just had to get through this day.

“You look beautiful,” he whispered in my ear as we made our way to the altar.

“You clean up well too,” I teased. He threw back his head and laughed.

All that were in attendance witnessed the High King’s glee and his love for his bride shining in his eyes.

Today, he wore black and gold. It was the colors of the High King of Aether. He had on black breeches, shining black boots and a long black robe wherein his seal was embroidered at the back using golden thread. Around his neck was the medallion that showed off his status as High King of the realm.

Strapped at his waist was his sword, Xion.

His black clothes was a beautiful contrast against his blonde hair. And it also made his blue eyes shine brighter. I sighed and leaned closer into him as we faced one of Selene’s priestesses. Selene was the goddess of Marriage and Fertility and it was she who blessed unions.

Our union was already blessed by Ariah, the Goddess of Destiny, herself since we were half-souls. It was she who creates and plans the life of half-souls. Now, we were adding another goddess’ blessing in this union.

“We are gathered here today to witness the union of our High King and his half-soul and then later on the coronation of Aether’s High Queen…”

The priestess droned on and on about blessings of Selene and union of half-souls. But I was barely listening. I was so busy looking at Alexander. He was just so gods-darned handsome today.

His skin even looked as if it was glowing! And I could really feel his power surrounding me. He was the most powerful being in all of Aether and I was so drunk in the aura that surrounded him like a happiness bubble.

Alexander looked down and smiled at me.

My heart leapt and I blushed and looked away. I knew he knew what I was thinking about. Our connection allowed our other half to know our thoughts. Right now, he knew I wasn’t listening but thinking of him.

I almost rolled my eyes. Later on, he’ll be all arrogant about this.

The priestess asked for my hand and I gave it, palms up. Alexander placed his hand over mine and gripped it tightly. The priestess waved her hands over our entwined ones and it glowed blue. Then, a blue ribbon of magic appeared in the air and started to wrap itself around our hands.

“What destiny has joined together, no one can tear apart. What hearts Selene bound together, none can unbind. Speak your vows now and your union shall be blessed both by Ariah and Selene.”

Alexander cleared his throat. “Before Ariah and Selene, I take Princess Sage to be my wife and Queen. Half of my soul is hers already and now I shall bind my heart to hers. My love is hers alone for eternity along with my fidelity and my trust. I vow to forsake all others and have only her as my queen and my wife for all of eternity. All of me is yours, my princess. I want this life with you here… Forever… And this is why I gave up my old world for you.”

My vision blurred for tears pooled in my eyes. Alexander just smiled at me and I wanted to hug him right then and there.

He lifted his hand and wiped away my tears with his thumb.

The priestess looked at me and it was already my turn.

“Before Ariah and Selene, I take you, High King Alexander, to be my husband and King. My heart and my soul, you already own. This ceremony will just prove that in the eyes of everyone here and also so that our union will be blessed by the goddesses. My heart, my trust, my fidelity, my respect… All of it is yours until eternity ends. I vow to be the best wife and Queen for a King as great as you. I may not have given up a world just to be with you. But today, I am giving you all of me and hoping that it would be enough…”

The last words sounded choked for I was already crying. I doubted they even understood what I said.

“I understood. And trust me… It’s more than enough.” Alexander whispered. His voice wobbled and I knew then that he was feeling emotions as intense as I was. But I really wanted him to feel what I felt so I poured all the love I felt for him through our bond.

His eyes misted with tears but he blinked them back.

Then, we both faced the priestess.

She lifted a bowl filled with oil and approached us.

“Blessed be this union with the gifts of the East.
Communication of the heart, mind, and body
Fresh beginnings with the rising of each Sun.
The knowledge of the growth found in the sharing of silences.”

The priestess used her fingers to drizzle oil on our bound hands. The sweet aroma enveloped my senses. This was oil from the Kingdom of the Summer Fae. This came from one of their precious and rarest plants, the Runa, which only bloomed once every 100 years.

She placed the oil back on the altar and picked up a bowl where smoke was steadily rising.

“Blessed be this union with the gifts of the South.
Warmth of hearth and home
The heat of the heart's passion
The light created by both to illuminate the darkest of times.”

I peered into it the bowl and noticed that there were dragon stones on the bowl. Dragon stones starts as simple stones. And then the dragons of Aether breathe into it their magic. That stone would then burn with light and warmth until the dragon that placed the spell on it lives.

 I felt the heat and magic as the priest circled us while letting the smoke surround us.

“Blessed be this union with the gifts of the West.
The deep commitments of the lake, the swift excitement of the river
The refreshing cleansing of the rain
The all encompassing passion of the sea.”

This time, the priestess picked up a bowl filled with salt water from the oceans. The bowl were also filled with pears and corals from the deepest parts of the ocean.

“Blessed be this union with the gifts of the North
Firm foundation on which to build
Fertility of the fields to enrich your lives
A stable home to which you may always return...”

In a large bowl was some of the most renowned products of the different kingdoms. There were grains and fruits from the summer fae, a shard of the finest metal from the centaurs, a vial of perfume from the Winter Fae and so much more!

I smiled when I realized that the riches of the kingdoms of Aether were all before us. Truly, their Kings showed their allegiance to us by giving their best products for our marriage. I also couldn’t help it when tears pooled in my eyes again.

The priestess reached for a box behind her and flipped the lid open. Nestled inside in a pool of velvet was the most beautiful crown I’ve ever seen. It was a traditional thin gold circlet and in the middle was a glowing moonstone. The circlet was embedded with different-colored diamonds that signified each kingdom of Aether.

It was just like Alexander’s crown but it was smaller and more feminine.

He lifted the crown from the box and held it above my head as I knelt before him.

“As my queen you will rule by my side. We are equals in ruling this realm. I crown you, Princess Sage of Maegi as High Queen of Aether.”

Then, he placed the circlet on my head and I smiled through my tears when it fit perfectly. The stone glowed when it touched my head and I could feel its power radiate through me. This stone was used on the first crown for the High Queen but that crown was destroyed by the false King Ferion.

Alexander commissioned the best blacksmiths to make a new crown and this was it. I loved how it looked and I loved how every kingdom was represented by a gemstone.

“Rise,” Alexander ordered.

I rose with his help and then we faced the crowd.

Behind us, the priestess declared.

“This union is now blessed by Ariah and Selene. All hail the High King and High Queen of Aether!” she shouted.

At that, everyone rose and then clapped and cheered. Petals and golden dust from the Faeries were scattered everywhere.

But that sound was drowned by the roaring anticipation flooding my veins. Alexander looked at me and then his fingers cupped my chin and tilted it upwards. He bent his head and finally his lips were on mine.

I sighed against his lips and he took it as an opportunity to deepen the kiss. His other hand held my nape as he urged me closer to his body. I placed my hands on his chest and kissed him back with everything in me.

The crowd cheered harder and the sound was deafening. The ground even rumbled as the centaurs stomped their hooves in glee.

Alexander pulled back and gazed at me with promise in his eyes before he turned around and faced our guests. I turned around too and then he held my hand.

Then, as High King and High Queen of the realm, we bowed to our guests.

What followed was the biggest feast I’ve ever seen in my life. Now that I have my memories back, I could remember all the gatherings I’ve attended when my parents were still alive and my kingdom was still standing.

Those were nothing compared to this.

For our wedding, it was as if the entire realm was celebrating. The capital city, Aerion, was filled to bursting and citizens from the far away kingdoms travelled just so they could witness this event.

This was even grander than Alexander’s coronation ceremony.

Outside the vast castle grounds, several long tables and chairs were spread for our guests. One area was for the royals from the smaller kingdoms and the other side was for ordinary citizens who came here for this event.

But this was not restricted to the castle grounds itself. Outside the castle, citizens also celebrated the event. Some families roasted beef and it was shared to others. Right now, everyone was united and the entire realm was one big, happy family.

My jaw dropped as Alexander and I took our seats. There was so much food spread out in front of us! Alexander’s eyes also widened and then he shrugged. He reached for the roast pork and sliced some for me and then for himself. He also grabbed some bread and gave me half.

I smiled at how thoughtful he was. Here he was, a King of the realm but he saw to my needs first. I smiled at him and he lifted my hand and kissed it.

“How’s your day?” he asked.

“It’s nice.” I shrugged. “I just got married to the man of my dreams, after all.”

He grinned and moved his chair closer to mine just as the entertainment started. We ate while faeries danced and showed us some of their magic tricks.

A few hours later, finally we were alone. I squealed when Alexander suddenly lifted me off my feet.

“It’s a tradition from my world,” he told me as he carried me towards the bed. “The grooms carry the bride across the threshold. It’s supposed to give us luck or something,” he added then shrugged.

I giggled as he placed me down on the bed. Then, I watched as he stood up and walked to the other side of the room. Then he unbuckled his sword from his waist and removed his golden medallion and his crown.

He opened one of his chests and placed it inside. Then, something caught his attention and he stopped and stilled.

He looked at the chest for a long time then bent and reached for something inside it. I saw him wearing that when we came back to Aether from his world. He told me that it was called a watch and it was what mortals used to keep track of time.

I explained to Alexander then that time ran differently here on Aether than it did in his world so his timekeeper cannot be used here. But he still kept it and I think it’s because he wanted to have a small part of his old world with him.

He brought it to the bed and sat down beside me.

Then, he smiled.

“What?” I asked.

“In my world, today is February 14. We got married on February 14.”

He was still grinning.

“What does that mean?”

“During this day, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. We have Greek gods and one of them is Eros. He is the god of Love. February 14 is the celebration of his day. During this day, people celebrate love. Those who are part of a relationship spend it with the one they love. Those without spend it wishing that some day, Eros or Cupid would visit them and help them find love.”

“So… I’m guessing that our wedding being on Eros’ day is a good thing?”

“Yes,” he laughed and pulled me closer.

“So what do your people do to celebrate this day?”

“Men give the women flowers or chocolates and some even give jewelries. Then, they go out and eat at a restaurant—that’s like your tavern here. It’s a day filled with romance. I never understood the significance until I finally found you.”

He pulled me closer and kissed my temple.

“Alexander… Are you happy? Is it all worth it?”

“Of course!” he answered quickly. “What made you ask that?”

“As you said, you gave up your world to be here. Then you could have married princesses of the different kingdoms here but you chose me! They have riches, armies and they can help you rule Aether. But you chose me. I am a princess but I don’t have a kingdom. I don’t have an army that helped you in the battle. I don’t have riches to fill your coffers.”

He hugged me tighter and sighed.

“I don’t need all those. I only need you. I gave up my world for you because it held nothing for me if you weren’t there. I dreamed of you for as long as I can remember and I’ve also loved you that long. When I saw you for real the first time, it was even better than all my dreams!”

He was just the sweetest. I smiled and squeezed his hand.

Out there, he is a fierce warrior and a just King. But when we’re together… he’s sweet and loving.

And now, he’s all mine.

“I fought Ferion not because I really wanted the throne but because I wanted you. I wanted to reclaim my Kingdom so that I could make you my Queen and stay here forever. If we lost, I could go back to the mortal realm but I wouldn’t be able to take you with me. But if I won, we can stay here forever… That was what was running through my mind during the battle.”

“Alexander—“

“I wanted to win so that I could keep you. So never ever think that there could’ve been someone better for me. I only wanted you. No one could ever be better than you. In fact, they all pale in comparison.”

“You say the sweetest things.”

“It’s all true. And I never want to have this discussion again. As your King, I command it. I never want to hear you say that there are better women out there for me. There’s none. If I had to do this all over again, I’d give up my world again for you. I’d give it up a thousand times if need be.”

I said I wouldn’t cry.

I tried to blink back the tears but they were so damned persistent.

“I’ve made my queen cry,” he whispered and then laughed. I smacked him on the arm.

“Stop it!”

“Alright. I’ll stop. But I just recalled I have something else to give you.”

“What?”

“Before the great battle, I made several back-up plans. One of them was that if we lost, I would take you to my world. I spoke with Orion and he taught me how he made you the talisman you wore so you could find me and stay in my world for a short span of time.”

I nodded for him to go on. He retrieved something in his pocket and held it out to me.

It was a blue pouch. I quickly undid the knots on the drawstrings and tilted it upside down on my hand.

Out fell a beautiful silver necklace.

It had a heart-shaped pendant. Alexander reached for it and showed me how to open the heart. More tears blurred my vision as I saw the contents.

On the right panel was an image of the two of us. On the left side the words, “Forever yours, Alexander.”

I wasn’t able to stop the surge of emotions. I threw my arms around him and cried my heart out. I never really believed that we could be where we are right now. At the start, all he was to me is a mission: I had to retrieve the High King from the Mortal Realm and help him gain back his throne.

But then I fell in love. And at first it was hopeless for he was the High King! I am a nobody. I gained a little hope when we discovered we were half-souls. But that hope was extinguished as we prepared for battle and made alliances. I knew I was useless to him because I couldn’t give him army and riches to help him win back his throne.

So I tried to be distant and to forget my feelings for him.

But it never worked.

Instead, it grew stronger and stronger.

I was snapped out of my thoughts when Alexander retrieved the necklace and placed it on my neck.

“It’s very beautiful. Thank you.”

“I bought that as I walked by a jewelry shop before. That was even before I met you for real. Back then, I only knew you in my dreams. But then I saw that necklace and I immediately bought it for you. I believed back then that I would see you and we would be together. Now that we’re married that is my first gift to you.”

I clutched him tightly and sobbed harder. I wanted to bawl my lungs out at this insane happiness and love that I am feeling.

“And it’s not only beautiful. It’s powerful as well. That’s your new talisman now. It has my power in it and we could go back to my world after we have settled everything here on Aether. I want to introduce to you my world even if it’s for short amounts of time only.”

“Aside from giving me you, this is the best gift I’ve ever received.” My voice wobbled as more tears slid down my face.

I placed my hand in his cheek and leaned in and kissed him.

“I love you, Alexander.”

“Vel eras mira, Sage.”

I smiled when he told me he loved me in the old language of the Gods. I taught it to him and he was able to grasp it easily.

We’ve really come a long, long way from where we started.

“You’ve given me so much and I don’t think I can ever pay you back. But I will try even if it takes me eternity to do it.”

He smiled and this time, his eyes held a teasing glint to it. He shrugged off his robe and then his hands were on the bodice of my gown.

“It’s our wedding night, my queen… And every King needs an heir. I think it’s time to get started.”

I threw back my head and laughed. He laughed too and then without warning, he placed his lips on mine. All the laughter fled from me and it was replaced with burning desire. It’s definitely time to work on our heir. And I bet we’d have lots of fun practicing.

“Right away, my King…” I said with a huge grin.

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HOPE YOU LIKED IT!

CAST AS ALEXANDER- ALEX PETTYFER (Pic of him on the right)

The Last Sorceress is the first book I wrote. I finished it here already but I took it down and I am currently working on a new version. So for The Last Sorceress Fans out there, hope you liked the sweet side of Sage and Alexander.

Note: The wedding blessings were taken from my other story, "The King's Slave." 

Watch out for other upcoming one-shots!

Nikos/ Cassia- their story is going to be Rated R. hahaha.
Thanatos/ Aurea
Zeus/ Hera
Eros/Psyche

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