THE CHOSEN ONE II (REUNION)
By Kim B
Date: July 18, 2025
Ch. 19KARL II


The princes, the princesses, and Hemdal get prepared to attack Karl if she tries to kill them even though they were afraid. The princes, the princesses, and Hemdal also stared at Karl the same way she stared at them. Hawk, Ryn, and Nelson couldn't stop Karl or say anything to her so they could do nothing than just watch what was going to happen and get ready to try and separate a fight. Karl looked deep into Hemdal's eyes as Hemdal also looked deep into her wine-colored eyes bravely but afraid. Suddenly, Karl hugged Hemdal with a smile saying to him "you are welcome to my town", then the color of Karl's eyes become normal.

Everyone was relieved and happy hearing what Karl said. Hawk, Ryn, and Nelson were also shocked that Karl could hug Hemdal because ever since they have know Karl, Hawk is the only person she has ever hugged or wanted to hug. Karl separated from Hemdal and said to everyone "I was just pulling your legs. But am only letting you all stay because of him (Hemdal)".

Everyone wondered what Karl meant by it was because of Hemdal or maybe it is because Hemdal told her the truth but they were happy that Karl accepted the humans. Karl said to everyone "sit down and let us all talk".

Benjamin got frustrated with the way Ramsay fought him. Instead of Ramsay fighting Benjamin like a real man, Ramsay was fighting Benjamin like he was having fun and carelessly. Benjamin angrily told Ramsay many times to fight him like a real man but Ramsay refuses to and continues fighting carelessly even though he was getting beaten by Benjamin. Benjamin knew he was no match for Ramsay when it comes to martial arts and swordsmanship but Benjamin didn't know why Ramsay refuses to fight him but playing around and getting beaten by Benjamin even though Benjamin wants him to fight Ramsay.

Looking as the fight continues, Lilia became worried when she realized Ramsay has no intention of fighting Benjamin but to either have fun or get beaten by Benjamin but Benjamin took the fight seriously.

Benjamin beat Ramsay till he became weak and tired then knock him down to the ground. Benjamin waited for Ramsay to stand up so they can continue to fight but Ramsay refuses to and remain on the ground smiling and feeling the pain all over his body. Even though Bejamjn angrily told Ramsay to stand up so they can continue to fight Ramsay refuses to stand up and just keeps smiling like he has something to be happy about. Seeing Ramsay didn't want to get up to fight made Benjamin annoyed then he got on top of Ramsay and began to punch him in the face with his right fist.

Several punches from Benjamin cause injuries to Ramsay's mouth and nose and he began to bleed from his mouth and nose but Ramsay didn't stop smiling, and Benjamin kept hitting him telling him to stand up and fight, angrily. The force of the punches also cut a place closer to Ramsay's right eye but Ramay never stopped smiling as his blood filled his face.

Lilia could no longer take in or tolerate the beating Ramsay was receiving from Benjamin then she ran toward the both of them to stop Benjamin from continuing to beat Ramsay.

Just as Benjamin was about to punch Ramsay, Lilia got to them and hold Benjamin's hand to stop him from hitting Ramsay as she dropped the things she was holding while Ramsay just smiled. Just as Lilia hold his hand, Benjamin looked at Lilia and Lilia had to let go of Benjamin's hand seeing his angry facial expression. Lilia said to Benjamin "I think it is okay. Let me go".

"I don't think you have the right to tell me that. I will do whatever it is I want with him" said Benjamin to Lilia, and was about to punch Ramsay again but stopped when Lilia said to him "Esther".

Benjamin was confused hearing the princess's name and looked at Liia as he asked Lilia "The Sa'er? Why will you mention the Sa'er's name?", then raise his hand down.

"We came here because of Esther. I and Ramsay escape from Marcelos stealing his dark crystal and ever since then, we have been on the run from Marcelos and his armies. Esther found us and brought us here telling us that we need to find the others, and that is the only way she can help I and Ramsay" said Lilia to Benjamin.

Benjamin didn't want to believe all that Lilia said so he asked Lilia "let's say I believe the fact that the Sa'er sent you here but what about Marcelos? It is impossible to escape Marcelos when he owns you. He not just owns you but owns your heart and mind. So tell me how is it possible that you escape a man that can cage a man's heart and mind?".

"How about when you learn that everything you live for and fought for is nothing but lies? How about when you found out that you are only being used for their sole purpose? How about when you found out your life has no meaning to them? How about when you found out those people you loved and cared for might also be the ones who killed your real family? How about when you find out that those people had erased your memories of the past just to use you? How about what they turn Ramsay into? They turn him against his loved ones. They turn him into a monster that wants the death of his kind and the death of the people he cares about. They made him into an assassin that wants the end of everything he fought for. How about that? It is hard for us to escape but we did because we want our freedom" Lilia said sadly to Benjamin, as water filled her eyes.

Benjamin feel for Lilia then Benjamin stood up and said to Lilia "he needs to get treated, help me get him on my back".

Lilia helped Benjamin get Ramsay on Benjamin's back then Lilia took their things and they all made their way into the town with the guards and the gate was closed back.

Everyone sat down in the living room talking and smiling but Karl was the one that did most of the talking as she sat down next to Hawk while the others do the laughing. They were all having fun.

Everyone was surprised by the way Karl interact with everyone, especially Nelson, Ryn, and Hawk. To Nelson, Ryn, and Hawk, it was like the Karl they were seeing now was not the real Karl they knew. It was like Karl was a new person entirely and the way she act.

The princes, the princesses, and Hemdal were also surprised by the way Karl interact with everyone and that made them begin to question all that Nelson, Ryn, and Benjamin told them about Karl might be entirely untrue. The princes, the princesses, and Hemdal began to think that maybe it is because those who were close to Karl didn't quite understand her that is why they thought she was someone they all need to stay away from except for Hawk that stood by her but then the princes, the princesses, and Hemdal remembered that she tried to kill Anna.

Karl told everyone in the living room what she did after she thought Hawk was dead. Karl told everyone how she lived in the kingdoms in disguise and blend in with the humans that they all didn't know who she truly is. Karl also told them how she comes to know of all the princes and princesses even before they were all born. Karl told them how she came to understand that humans are not that bad. Karl told them about the last kingdom she lived in before Marcelos destroyed it and she escaped which was Micapus and then made her way to the Shape Twon to see her family.

Karl also told them how she had traveled to almost the whole world meeting different kinds of beings before deciding to live in the kingdoms. Karl even crack a joke which was supposed to be impossible for her judging by her character, and everyone smiled.

Nelson, Ryn, and Hawk couldn't believe who they were seeing and that Karl could be so lively around people.

The conversation continues in the living room as they all laugh and smile just then Benjamin barges into the living room carrying someone unconscious at his back, followed by Lilia. The conversation and laughter stopped as everyone saw Benjamin barged into the living room followed by Lilia. Seeing Lilia, the princes, the princesses, Hawk, and Hemdal stood up to take a careful look at who Benjamin was carrying to see it was Ramsay, and they all became anxious. Benjamin said to Karl "he needs your help, big sis".

"Okay. Bring him to his room" said Karl, Benjamin lead the way followed by everyone even Lilia.

The princes, the princesses, and Hemdal were surprised that Karl can use her healing ability to heal others not like the other shapeshifters that can only heal themselves. Karl uses her healing ability to heal Ramsay and all his wounds and pain vanished but he remains conscious. Karl felt weak after healing Ramsay but she manage to say to everyone to let Ramsay rest, then Karl left the room with Hawk to her room to rest the so she can regain back her energy. After Karl left the room with Hawk, Noah asked Lilia what happened to Ramsay. Before Lilia could give response to Noah's question Benjamin cut in saying to everyone ''I am the one that beat him and we all need to talk right now, it is urgent''.

Everyone sat down in the living room waiting for Benjamin to start the conversation since he was the one that said they all needed to talk. Noah asked Benjamin ''what made you beat my brother like that?''.

''Because he wanted me to. It was too late before I realize that Ramsay felt guilty about something and think he need to get beaten for it. He made it seems like he wanted to fight me whereas he wanted me to beat him but that is not the reason why we are all here'' said Benjamin.

''Since we heard you about Ramsay why don't you tell us why you brought us here and what is it we need to talk about'' said prince Kinsley to Benjamin.

''I think she (Lilia) will be the one to explain better because doom is upon us'' said Benjamin.

Everyone was confused to hear that then they all look at Lilia to hear what she has to say. Lilia said ''just like I promise you all that I will get Ramsay away from Marcelos. I was able to but we didn't escape alone. We escape stealing Marcelos' dark crystal to make him less powerful because, with this dark crystal, no one in this world will be able to stop him. And ever since we steal the dark crystal we have been hunted by Marcelos' armies. Marcelos also attack us in our head, mind, and heart to take control of us back but Ramsay always uses a spell to help I and him fight Marcelos off our mind and heart''.

Everyone in the living room was shocked to hear that Lilia and Ramsay stole the dark crystal and they all became anxious except for Benjamin that already knew. Prince Redrick said ''holy shit. Darkness is coming''.

Nelson scoffed and said to Lilia ''so you decided to give Marcelos and his armies the direction of our town so he can come to lay waste to everything?''.

Lilia said ''no, that is not how it seems. When I and Ramsay took the dark crystal we intended to keep running with the dark crystal till the day we could no longer run even if it means that we all have to run through the whole world but we met Esther. Esther came to us and brought us here telling us that we need to find the others, and that, that is the only way he can save me and Ramsay from Marcelos. And you all need to understand that the power in the dark crystal is like fuel to Marcelos' other powers. The dark crystal serves like fuel to Marcelos' other powers enhancing them''.

''No, no, no. You can't stay here. You and Ramsay have to leave right now'' said Benjamin to Lilia.

Everyone was shocked to hear Nelson say that then princess Tracy asked Nelson ''what do you mean by that?''.

''They just can't stay here. Their leaving is the only way everyone will be safe. You all are free to stay but they can't'' said Nelson.

''You need to calm down, Nelson. You heard all that she said. The Sa'er directed them here and they must be a reason for that. There has got to be something we can also do about the crystal'' said Benjamin to Nelson.

Nelson stood up angrily and said ''no, she and Ramsay are leaving this town right now. I don't care if the Sa'er sent them here or not, I want them out of the town with Marcelos' damned crystal'' said Nelson.

''You really need to calm down, Nelson. I can't just watch my brother sent out of here back to being hunted by those monsters'' said Noah to Nelson.

''And I don't care about your brother but my people. As long as they remain here with the dark crystal my people and yours if you don't know will be in danger. You all think you know Marcelos's armies but you all don't which is why the kingdoms lose. You can ask Benjamin and Ryn about them'' said Nelson.

''But we have an army that can protect the people and they are ready to fight Marcelos' armies. Just calm and let us talk about this'' said Ryn to Nelson.

''No, they are not ready nor can they fight Marcelos. If the armies of the kingdoms weren't able to stop Marcelos' armies and Marcelos, I don't think there is any force at this moment that can stop Marcelos. If she and Ramsay remain here with the dark crystal we will all be annihilated and I can't allow that. If they don't care about their people well I care about mine. As the lord of the town, am giving an order. She and Ramsay with the dark crystal are banished from this town and every other shapeshifters town'' said Nelson.

Everyone was astounded to hear Nelson said that but they all became relieved when they heard Karl's voice say ''that is going to happen, Nelson''.

Karl (looking healthy) and Hawk walked into the living room then Karl said ''no one is going anywhere''.

Nelson faced Karl and said angrily to her ''I may be scared of you but that doesn't mean I won't talk or have anyone command me in my town. I have been the one taking care of the people and keeping order in this town for a long time when you left to live your life the way you want. No one will tell me how to rule my town or order me in my town''.

''Am not ordering you, Nelson. Am telling you what I want and you know I always get what I want'' said Karl to Nelson.

''Not this time, big sis'' said Nelson to Karl.

''I don't want to play with you but if you made me I will. You know according to the rule and history of our people. I am the true ruler of our kind and I can decide to take your position and no one will object to that but I don't want that. No one is taking your position from you nor will put our people or you in danger. If you don't trust them trust me'' said Karl to Nelson.

''But.....'' said Nelson to Karl.

Nelson was cut short of words as Karl cut in saying to everyone ''You should all know that the reason why she and Ramsay with the dark crystal was direct to this town was because of me. I have met the Sa'er and we have both talked. And doom is indeed upon all the shapeshifters''.

Everyone in the living room was shocked to hear Karl said that.



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