THE CHOSEN ONE II (REUNION)
By Kim B
Date: August 11, 2025
Ch. 25GETTING THE MAP


Queen Lindsey separated from Karl as they both smiled and held each other hands then Karl said to Queen Lindsey ''thank the gods you are alive. I thought you were dead after the battle''.

''How will you know if am alive when your family hides you from the battle and Marcelos'' said Queen Lindsey to Karl, just then Hawk walked toward Lindsey and Karl.

''You know they had to because of a reason'' said Karl said to Queen Lindsey.

''Yeah, you are right'' said Queen Lindsey, just then Queen Lindsey noticed Hawk walking toward them.

Upon getting to Karl and Queen Lindsey, Queen Lindsey let go of Karl's hands and hugged Hawk saying to him ''it is so good to see you again, Hawk''.

Hawk hugged Queen Lindsey back saying to her ''it is so good to see you too again'', while Ryn, Noah, and Esther watched what was going on.

Queen Lindsey separated from Hawk saying to him ''have missed you''.

''Me too'' said Hawk to Queen Lindsey, just then Queen Lindsey realized that Noah, Ryn, and Esther were still present.

Queen Lindsey told the three of them to come to her and they all went to her. Upon getting to Queen Lindsey, Karl, and Hawk, Queen Lindsey looked at Noah and said with a smile to Noah ''we meet again dragon king''.

''Yes, we do as fate would have it'' said Noah.

''Have look forward to meeting you Sa'er. It is a pleasure meeting you'' said Queen Lindsey to Esther, as she looked at Esther. Hawk and Karl were surprised that Lindsey knew that Esther is the existing Sa'er.

''The pleasure is mine. It is nice to see the leader of the Archies after knowing of her skills'' said Esther, and Queen Lindsey smiled.

Queen Lindsey looked at Ryn and said to her ''I know the last time we met we weren't friendly but it is nice to see you again, Ryn''.

''You too'' said Ryn with a smile.

''Come with me'' said Queen Lindsey to Karl, Hawk, Ryn, Esther, and Noah, and they followed her.

Queen Lindsey showed Karl, Ryn, Esther, Hawk, and Noah her home which was built to make humans breathe and live under the water and they were shocked at how beautiful her home was even though it was built under the water. Queen Lindsey also showed them her kingdom from the windows of her home which was astounding to them because her kingdom was very beautiful in the way it was built. Queen Lindsey also shows them the communication of her kingdom.

Queen Lindsey, Karl, Ryn, Esther, Hawk, and Noah all sat down at the table eating at the request of Queen Lindsey who insisted on entertaining them. After they were done eating, they all sat down at the dining table to discuss, Karl asked Queen Lindsey ''how did you know about Esther being the Sa'er?''.

Queen Lindsey smiled and said to Karl ''Even though we live under the water we still made it our job to know what it is that is going on in the outside world, that way we will never miss anything when our curse is lifted and we return to the outside world''.

''Esther told us all that happened. Am sorry about what happened to you all'' said Hawk to Queen Lindsey.

''It is fine. As much as we hate it that keeps us safe from Marcelos. In here, Marcelos can’t find us or know if we are alive'' said Queen Lindsey.

''You are right. So if you know all that is happening in the outside world that means you know of all that has happened in the outside world'' said Karl to Queen Lindsey.

''Yes, I do. And I don't know if you all know about the 1st part of Marcelos' armies that have begun the purge of Earth and the 2nd part of Marcelos’ armies is currently looking for the princes and princesses'' said Queen Lindsey.

Upon hearing that from Queen Lindsey, Karl, Hawk, Ryn, and Noah looked at Esther and Esther knew why they all looked at her then Esther said to them ''I know what they are doing but the 1st part of Marcelos' armies will never be able to find us because I have cloaked the town. And as for the 2nd part, there is nothing we can do to stop them which is why we have to find a way to stop Marcelos''.

''Yeah, you are right. We can't stop them. We need to stop Marcelos'' said Hawk.

Karl said to Queen Lindsey ''am sure you know why we are here?''.

''Yeah, I do. You are all here for the map. I will give the map to you all because you need to find the light crystal as soon as possible or all will be lost. The light crystal can defeat Marcelos am sure of that. But you all know you have to do something in return for me handing over the map to you. Am sure Noah will have told you all about that'' said Queen Lindsey.

''You want your curse lifted'' said Hawk.

''Yes. I want to get my people out of here. Even though we have lived here for a long time and we are happy here, my people still complain about the immortal life. Most of them complain that they miss the land and want to return, and some complain of their immortal life that they want a mortal life and they are tired of living a god life'' said Queen Lindsey.

''Am sure you know Noah has already completed his magic training and will have heard about him in action which means he is powerful enough to lift your curse but he can't do that now'' said Esther to Queen Lindsey.

Everyone was confused to hear that then Queen Lindsey asked Esther ''why?''.

''You knew you weren't just cursed with ordinary magic but with the addition of the dragon gene power which means only someone who has the dragon gene can lift your curse and why Noah is the only one who can lift your curse. Noah indeed has the dragon gene power but he knows nothing about the dragon gene power nor can he use it. Noah can't even summon his dragon gene power because it lies deeper inside him. Any attempt to even use the dragon gene power will only make him turn into a dragon because he has not been linked to Ethusa. So am sorry, Noah can't lift your curse for now'' said Esther to Queen Lindsey.

Everyone was unhappy to hear that but Esther was right. Noah said with a smile to Queen Lindsey ''I don't break a promise, goddess. So am making a promise to you, that I will get you and every one of your people out of here after I get linked to Ethusa and learn how to control and use my dragon gene power. Cheer up''.

''It's okay. I understand'' said Queen Lindsey, even though she was unhappy about the fact.

''I think you should remain in here until we get back with the light crystal that way you will be safe from Marcelos' armies'' said Esther to Queen Lindsey.

''Esther is right. You will be safe here and when return we will walk the lands together again as we have always done'' said Karl to Queen Lindsey, and Queen Lindsey smiled.

''I hope you all haven't forgotten your ways and tradition because mankind will be needing that'' Hawk asked Queen Lindsey.

''You can take our homes from us but you never take away who we are. We will always be the best archers the world will ever know'' said Queen Lindsey with a smile.

''Okay, Okay. Now that everything seems solved, I have been curious about something that I need an answer to. Uncle, big sis, you mind telling me how you knew the leader of the Archies'' said Ryn to Karl and Hawk.

''Am also curious about that'' said Noah.

Karl looked at Lindsey and said to Noah and Ryn ''well, Lindsey was the elder sister of my first friend who died. After her sister died we also became friends who looked out for each other. Even though my family told her to stay away from me she never did until we got separated''.

''So sorry about that'' said Ryn.

''Well, Lindsey was my elder brother's friend which was your father. Lindsey was your father's friend, Ryn. Back then we did not see each other as friends but as family, and I am known to be the prince that always loves to roam about. Me and Lindsey became friends because she was also someone who loved to roam about after she refused to be the leader of her people. Back then, we both were known to be the street and bar raiders because we had fun and partied non-stop without having a reason to, and we traveled around the kingdoms partying. Some even thought we were dating then but as fate would have it the inevitable happened'' said Hawk.

''Wow, uncle. If someone told me this is who you once were I would never believe you all'' said Ryn (surprised) with a smile to Hawk.

''I used to have a lot of fun during my young age before you, Karl and the others were born because I have nothing to worry about. My brothers are there to take of it and I lack nothing not even people to have fun with me. But when Karl was born I could no longer party because I had to be a father to her and at that time, Lindsey also had stopped partying because she met the prince of Axrax'' said Hawk.

“And as fate would also have it, it didn't turn out well” said Queen Lindsey with a smile.

''Wow. But goddess's face doesn't also look like someone that loves to have fun'' said Noah.

''That will be because of what we have all faced'' said Hawk.

''We should all forget about the past and look forward to the future'' said Queen Lindsey.

''You look around Karl's age. How are you?'' Noah asked Queen Lindsey.

''Don't even think about it. She is older than you think she is. She is even older than Hawk'' said Esther to Noah.

''Oh I see'' said Noah.

''Immortality made me look so young so don't think about it'' said Queen Lindsey.

''Let's not spoil the mood and have fun'' said Karl.

After they left the dining table, Queen Lindsey also took the five of them to some other part of the house before giving them the map and they said goodbye with the promise to be back. When Karl, Hawk, Noah, Ryn, and Esther returned to the surface they saw it was morning and they all made their way back home.

When the five of them got home they called everyone to the living room and showed them the map except for Ramsay who still refused to talk to anyone or see anyone. Seeing the map, Kinsley asked ''now that we have the map, what is next?''.

''We find the Ethusa and the light crystal'' said Hawk.

''But we will have until five days for everyone to decide who is coming along on the journey and say goodbye to whosoever we want to say goodbye to'' said Esther, and they all agreed.

The map was left with Esther since she is the only one that Marcelos can not control and their only hope in getting the light crystal and ending Marcelos.

Marcelos locates Philip, the Marcs, and the armies that he sent to find the princes, the princesses, and Lilia and tells them he knows where they are and that he will be heading the journey and battle himself then they all follow their master.

3 DAYS LATER (DAWN)

Most of the people in the town were still asleep and all the princes, the princesses, Benjamin, Ryn, Hawk, Karl, Hemdal, Nelson, and Lilia were also still asleep except for Ramsay who stood close to the window in his room looking outside. Esther was woken up by the presence of Marcelos that she felt but she remained in bed. Esther didn't want to believe that the presence of Marcelos that she was feeling was real because she always felt his presence from time to time and tried to shake it off but she couldn't then she stood up knowing since she couldn't shake the feeling off it means that Marcelos is truly in Shape Town 2.

Esther (worried) knew it was going to take a long time before she woke everybody in the town up knowing they would be sleeping then by then Marcelos and his armies might have gotten close and it would be dangerous. Esther closed her eyes and tried to do what she knew was possible but she had never done it before. Esther focuses on everyone in town and feels them all then she enters their minds and wakes them all up using her power.

Noah woke up opening his eyes after hearing Esther's voice scream in his head then he stood up and quickly walked out of his room to see the others walk out of their room worried and wondering what had just happened except for Ramsay who wasn't present. Redrick asked ''did you all hear Esther scream in your head''.

''Yes'' said Lilia.

''We need to check on her'' said Karl, then they all walked toward Esther's room.

Upon entering Esther's room they all met her unconscious as she lay on the floor and became worried. Hawk carried Esther from the ground and put her on the bed then Karl tried to wake her up with her magical power. Karl was able to wake Esther with her magical power and she opened her eyes. Karl asked Esther ''are you okay?'', as she opened her eyes.

Esther looked at everyone and said to them ''we are all in danger. We all need to leave now''.

''What is it?'' Hawk asked Esther.

''Marcelos found us we need to leave right now'' said Esther to everyone, and they were shocked and anxious to hear that.



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