CHAPTER 31: HENDERSON VS ACKERMAN.

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It was nighttime. Everyone was peacefully sleeping. Felix and Rheyna was on their bed, cuddled close to each other. Felix was shivering, he was sweating really bad. He seemed to be having a nightmare. He moved away from Rheyna who was sleeping soundly in bed. Felix was breathing heavily and clenching tight on the sheets. Whatever he was dreaming, it seems to be pretty bad.

(In his dreams)

Felix opened his eyes. He was in a dark hallway. He heard a whisper behind him so he turned around. He saw a man figure behind the wall, peaking it's head. Felix felt his heart drop, the head turned back and Felix ran up to the wall. But all he saw was an empty hallway.

'Come...'

A voice whispered in his ears. He decided to follow the voice. The fog made it harder for him to see so he had to swing his hand left and right to move the thick fog away from his way. He saw a door, he looked around left and right, front and back. No one was with him. So he turned back to the door and place his hand over the door knob and turned it. The door unlocked and he opened the door wider. He was shocked when he saw a human figure. He slightly flinched, the figure seemed to be a woman figure. He squinted his eyes to see clearer, then the fog began to slowly fade. It revealed Rheyna in a white dress. She looked straight at his eyes not moving an inch. He flinched when he heard the door slammed shut loudly.

Felix: No!

He ran up the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. He looked back at her but she was far away from him and was walking away.

Felix: Rheyna! Rheyna! Where are you going?

He ran up to her but she was far away.

Felix: Rheyna wait!

She opened a door and entered then she closed the door shut. He was close to the door when it slammed shut.

Felix: Rheyna!

He banged on the door hard. Tried opening the door but it wouldn't open. He started to panic now.

Felix: Rheyna! Rheyna open the door!

He was banging in the door. Tried to twist the door but it wouldn't budge. He heard silence on the other side of the door. Then he backed away when he heard a loud bang from the other side. He heard the door unlocked and the door slowly opened on its own. He clenched on his fists together tightly. The door was slightly opened, only halfway. So he moved closer to the door and pushed the door open. What he saw terrified him. There was Rheyna on the floor with blood pooling around her. He also saw that she was hugging something, as if she was trying to protect it. He felt his knees weaken and he walked towards them. He fell down on his knees when he was in front of her. He took her body into his arms, he unwrapped her arms around the blanket that was covering something. Please no....

He removed the blanket and he saw his baby. All bloody and lifeless. He screamed in agony. Felix felt his tears fall down. He hugged them both tight in his arms. He screamed in anger, pain. He hugged them both tightly in his arms. Crying his heart out. He screamed very loudly, while keeping their bodies close to him.

(End of his dream)

Felix gasped loudly for air and immediately sat up. He looked around the room and his eyes were laid upon his wife that was sleeping peacefully. He signed heavily in relief. He rubbed his face but hissed when he felt a sharp pain on his palm. He looked at his hand and saw blood. He must've clenched so hard on his palm while he was sleeping, causing his nails to go deep in his skin and shed blood. He stood up from the bed and he walked up to the bathroom. He opened the tap water on and let the water run on his wound. He hissed for a bit when he felt it stinging. He washed his hand and he watched as the blood were going straight to the drainer. He decided to wash his face and so he did. He washed his face and turned the water off, he wiped his face using the towel and got out of the bathroom. He took a match and lit up a single candle so he could see and clean his wound. He signed softly and took the cleaning aids he needs. Sat down on the sofa and cleaned his wound. Rheyna turned to the side and her arm searched for his warmth but she never felt it. She opened her eyes and she saw that she was the only one in the bed. She looked around and saw a figure sitting on the sofa.

She rubbed her eyes and looked at him.

Rheyna: Felix?

Felix: Yeah?

Rheyna: Why are you up? It's middle of the night.

Felix: Just cleaning my hand.

Rheyna: Why?

Felix: Nothing love. Just go back to sleep I'll be right there.

He said and turned back to cleaning his wound. Rheyna stood up from the bed and went up to him. She sat down on front of him and took his hand. She examined his hand that had a curvy moon shape of nails carved in his palm.

Rheyna: What happened Felix?

Felix: Nothing.

Rheyna: I can tell if you're lying or not sweetheart.

Felix: I'm okay. It's really nothing.

Rheyna: If you say so.

She said softly and took the cleaning aids from him and cleaned his wound instead. She proceeded to wrap his hand with bandage. When it was done she intertwined their fingers together.

Rheyna: I'm guessing it's another nightmare?

Felix didn't say anything and just nodded.

Rheyna: About what again?

Felix: Nothing. I just need some sleep.

He rubbed his nose bridge and shut his eyes. She signed softly and held his face in her hands. Made him look at her. She kissed his forehead and placed her lips on his lips. Pecking it softly and gently. Felix signed softly and hugged her tightly.

Rheyna: It's okay...it was just a nightmare...it's not real.

Felix nodded and closed his eyes. He wrapped his arms around her body and placed his lips on her shoulder. Giving it soft kisses.

Rheyna: Let's go to bed.

Felix nodded and they both stood up and went to bed. Getting under the blankets and cuddling close with each other. Felix placed his hand on her belly bump. Rubbing it up and down. She signed softly in comfort and content. He kissed her temple and closed his eyes.

Rheyna: Goodnight.

Felix: Goodnight.

And they just let sleep take over them.

(Morning)

Felix was on his way to the clinic to visit Draken. He opened the door that leads him to Draken's room. He opened the door and he saw Draken laying down on the bed with his eyes closed. Felix saw his face, and it made him feel guilty. He went inside and closed the door and sat on a nearby chair. He looked at Draken who was sleeping peacefully. His face was badly bruised, he had a bandage on his temple. His cheeks were bruised and his lip had a cut on the corner.

Draken: Felix?

Felix: Yeah.

Draken opened his eyes and looked at Felix who was staring at him.

Felix: How are you?

Draken: I was gonna ask that.

Felix: Why?

Draken: I don't know.

Felix: Well, how are you feeling?

Draken: My face hurts. My head is pounding in pain. My vision is a bit blurry.

Felix: You should probably rest.

Draken: Nah I'm okay. My face hurts for a bit but it's not gonna kill me.

He said and tried to sit up but he only grunted in pain when he felt his head pound even harder. Felix pushed him down to the bed.

Felix: You should probably rest.

Draken: I have to get to work.

Felix: It's fine. You're on bed rest for now.

Draken: Who said so?

Felix: Me.

Draken: No thank you.

Felix: Stay there. That's an order.

Draken signed heavily and closed his eyes and let his body rest in bed. Felix smiled softly before sitting back on the chair.

Draken: The outsider. Where is he now?

Felix: He's gone. I killed him.

Draken: You did?

Felix: Yeah. Chopped his body down into pieces. That bastard finally got what he deserves.

Draken: Did you tell Queen Rheyna?

Felix: No. Well, sort of. *Sigh* She was terrified at first. But, she got the hang of it.

Draken: Good. Thanks for doing the favor.

Felix: Favor?

Draken: I mean I was planning to be the one to kill him but I guess you took my chance. Not that I mind though. The only important thing is that he is finally gone.

Felix: We still have many outsiders to deal with. So let's not celebrate early.

Draken: *Chuckles* You didn't think that I know that?

Felix: I know. Because I also know how much you are addicted to battle.

Draken: I get that a lot.

Felix: Of course you do. You are a freak when it comes to fighting and battles.

Draken: I'm gonna take that the way you meant it and not the way it sounded.

Felix: Well it's because you're different from others.

Draken: *Sarcastic* Best compliment you have ever said to me.

Felix: You're welcome.

Draken did a face before sighing softly.

Draken: What's gonna happen now?

Felix: What do you mean?

Draken: What Zach said....he said the battle will begin soon. You know, the fight between you two?

Felix: Ah...yeah, surprised he didn't show up today.

Draken: Let's just not forget the fact that he is still going to fight you.

Felix: I know that.

Draken: Well then what are you gonna do now?

Felix: I don't know. But I do know I can't turn back now.

Draken: What were you thinking? What went through your head?

Felix: I felt anger when I saw him. I felt furious and I wanted to kill him for killing my father but....guess that took a turn.

Draken: I understand that you were hurt at that time Felix but-

Felix: Don't. Don't say that you understand my pain because you don't. I lost my father whom I deeply care about and love deeply. But because of him, I lost my father. And for what? For his damn selfishness. He is a merciless, blood thirsty menace! Hungry for power, for blood, and for war. That's what he wants? Then fine. I'll give him what wants.

Draken: What if you won't win? Hmm? What if you lose against him? What will you do? You do realize that you have a wife to look after, and a baby to take care of. They can't lose you. We can't lose you. Because the people relies on you. Their safety is your responsibility. You are not a King for no reason. You didn't become a King for no reason. Your father made you the King, because he believes that you will be the hero of Nyland and Lazica. We have no doubt about that.

Felix: And yet I screwed up. I also thought that I was ready but...guess I was too ahead of myself.

Draken: It's not too late to fix anything.

Felix: I really wish I could believe that. I honestly thought my decision would be for the best.

Draken: But if somehow your decision would be for the best, you won't just save people's lives, but you're also going to make your father and Zeke proud.

Felix: Hmph, you sound just like my father.

Draken: He's a smart man.

Felix: He was. He doesn't think about war. He only thinks about peace and joy for the whole world. Spread joy and happiness. For the people and for the future.

Draken: It's no doubt.

Felix: But look at the world now. Look at us. Look at everyone. Look around you. Our Kingdom is broken because people couldn't stop fighting over power and the power of the throne.

Draken: But you could change that-

Felix: No Draken I am done trying. To be honest, I am tired! And I can't do this without my father! I can't save us! I can't save them without my father. I mean I can't even do anything right. I can't even....*sigh* I wanna be like my father but.... I guess that won't happen.

Draken: Felix look at me.

Felix looked at Draken.

Draken: In life, nobody stays permanently in our life, so we must learn how to survive on our own. You know, a person who is okay being alone, is a powerful person. And that person is you. You see yourself as a pathetic, unworthy, idiotic person but no. We see you as a strong, brave, determined and inspirational person to ever live. We are lucky to have you here.

Felix: Not bad.

Draken: Thanks. I just read that in a lovestory novel book.

Felix: Yeah it was touching in the heart. Thank you for that.

Draken: Yeah it wasn't bad right?

Felix: No not at all.

Draken: Okay good.

They both laughed at each other.
Then a comforting silence was heard and lingering in the air.

Draken: You should be proud of yourself. Because you survived the days you thought you couldn't.

Felix nodded. Draken patted his shoulder. Felix smiled softly.

Felix: Thank you.

Draken: For what?

Felix: For those encouraging words.

Draken: I am just being honest.

Felix smiled and raised his fist. Draken looked at his fist before smiling and did a fist bump with Felix. He has to end this. This must end now.

Skye: Your highness!

Skye busted through the door. Draken and Felix looked at him in confusion.

Felix: Skye? What's going on?

Skye: Your highness, Zach and Zardoz is here. They are waiting for your arrival.

Felix: Why are they here?

Skye: It begins now.

(Author's POV)

Zardoz and Zach was getting pushed by the guards. The guards opened the door and pushed them inside. Zardoz looked around and saw Felix sitting on the throne. Everyone was there. Dante, Halia, Valinrina, Skye, Nathaniel, Jonathan, Draken.

Zardoz: The whole family is here I see. Oh? Where's your beloved wife King Felix?

Felix: I don't think I remember giving you permission to speak.

Zardoz: Ah such a strict person. You're no fun.

He said playfully. Zardoz looked around.

Zardoz: Nice place you got here. It's a shame that it's not yours.

Felix: Because of you I lost my Kingdom that I was destined to rule.

Zardoz: Oh but it's not my fault that you were just too careless isn't it?

Felix snarled at him. Zardoz had a smug smirk on his face.

Zardoz: So where is this wife of yours? Rheyna Ackerman?

Felix: It's Queen Rheyna to you.

Zardoz: Oh right! Queen Rheyna. Where is she? Did she leave you? Is she somewhere in the kingdom? Where? Tell me where she is so i could at least greet her.

Felix: Have another word and I'll have your tongue shoved down your throat.

Zardoz raised his hands in surrender.

Zardoz: I'll cut to the chase. I hope you prepared yourself for our upcoming fight this day.

???: What fight?

They all looked at the person who spoke.

Felix: Rheyna....

Rheyna: Zardoz?

Zardoz: Hello your majesty.

Zardoz kneeled down on his one knee and bowed his head down respectfully. Rheyna looked shocked. She looked at Felix in confusion and shock.

Felix: Rheyna-

Rheyna: What is he doing here?

Zardoz: He didn't tell you?

Rheyna: Tell me what?

Zardoz: Oh...*Laughs* Felix~, you have explaining to do.

Rheyna: Felix! What is the meaning of this?!

Felix: Rheyna....

Zardoz: Go on, tell her. Tell her....tell her that our fight begins now.

Rheyna: Fight? What is the meaning of this?

Felix: Rheyna-

Rheyna: Tell me!

She yelled.

Felix: I accepted his challenge.

Rheyna: What challenge? Felix what challenge?!

She strided towards him and shook his shoulders.

Felix: Our fight begins now.

Rheyna: No...why?

Zardoz: How bothersome. But don't worry Queen Rheyna, in a little while you'll see us fighting together. Who knows? Maybe luck will be on his side, or maybe not. We could never tell.

Rheyna: You! You already took everything from me you bastard!

She strided towards him and slapped his face hard. His face turned to the side, he chuckled. Completely amused by the action. He poked his inside cheek using his tongue.

Zardoz: What a bold action.

Rheyna: What do you want from us? What do you want from my family?!

She pushed him and it made him stumble for a bit, it made him took a step back.

Zardoz: It was just a challenge. A simple one that is. Whoever loses, will kill the person who lost.

Rheyna: Get out! Get out of here! Just leave us alone let us live in peace-ahh...*hisses in pain*

She clutched on her head and belly. Felix rushed towards her and held her back. She leaned onto him and placed her hands on his chest. She whimpered in pain, clutching hard on his clothes. Felix wrapped his arms around her body securely. Zardoz laughed.

Zardoz: I see that she's pregnant with your baby. I wonder if it's a boy. Or a girl. But I prefer it to be a girl.

Felix: Stay away from her.

Zardoz: That may be impossible if I'm going to win this fight. If I'll be able to kill you, I can finally have my own Kingdom and build my own empire. This world belongs to me.

Felix: Tch, you talk too much.

Zardoz: Oh I don't just talk. I can do more than just talking.

Felix: Tch...you say such interesting things Zardoz, but I don't think a coward like you would take action.

Zardoz: Says the one who only took action when everything was taken away from him.

Felix: You damn bastard-

Zardoz: Today! Accept my challenge Felix, and we'll see who will stay alive. This is what you also want right? Maybe this is your chance to kill me.

Felix felt Rheyna's hands clench his clothes. He also heard her sniffle. He looked down at her and she looked up at him. Her eyes filled with tears. Falling down to her cheeks.

Rheyna: Back out from this challenge Felix please....

Felix: I wish I could...but I can't.

Rheyna: Please Felix....I can't lose you too.

Felix: You won't. You won't lose me. I'll come back. I will always come back for you okay?

Rheyna: Don't please....*cries* please Felix don't do this....

She leaned her head on his chest. While softly sobbing.

Rheyna: Do not do this Felix....

Felix: I'm sorry...I'm so sorry....*kisses her head*

Rheyna hugged him close to her and cried softly.

Zardoz: I hope you are ready Felix. You still have one more hour to wish them goodbye and say what you want to say.

Felix hugged her tightly. He pulled away from the hug and took her face in his hands. And wiped her tears.

Felix: Don't cry...I hate seeing you cry.

Rheyna couldn't stop the tears from falling. He made her face him, directly looking into her eyes.

Felix: I'll come back to you. I promise.

Rheyna: No please Felix....

Felix: I'm sorry...I'm sorry....

He took her hand and lead her to Dante. Dante took her and hugged her.

Felix: Lock them up.

The soldiers did what they were told. And pulled them down to the dungeon.

Valinrina: Do you really have to do this?

Felix: Yes.

Halia: This is suicide.

Felix: So is not facing Zardoz and allow him to destroy us.

Valinrina: Do not do this son! Listen to your mother! I am telling you to not do this! Obey me now!

Felix: Forgive me mother....but I'm afraid I cannot obey you for now.

Valinrina stared at his son in fear, worry, and anger, and sadness. Felix looked away from her eyes because he couldn't stand looking at her eyes.

Felix: I'm sorry everyone....Rheyna, mother. I'm sorry. But this is the only way.

Rheyna cried harder and she shook her head. Felix clenched his fists together tightly and ran up to her and hugged her tightly. She didn't hesitate to wrap her arms around his neck. Felix shushed her softly.

Felix: It's okay...shh...I will come back to you. I will never leave you. I promise.

Rheyna pulled away and kissed his lips. They pulled

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