Chapter 2

Emerald P.O.V

Me and that Barbie made our way to the entrance of the kingdom where Derek, our gate keeper stood tall and proud. He is a bulky guy, loaded with muscles in the right places. He is surely an eye candy. That's why Sarah is looking at him like he is some piece of meat. At least show some dignity girl.

"Hey Derek" I greeted him when I was near him. He bowed down to me and greeted me back. "Hi Derek, how are you today" Sarah purred coming closer to him. He looked uncomfortable by the attention. By his looks everybody will think that he is player but he is totally opposite of that. He takes his job seriously and stays away from the girls who flirt with him. He only believes in love and he is still searching for the right one. He looks at me pleadingly. I stifled a laugh at this. "Barbie, stop embarrassing yourself than you already are" I said cutting her so called seduction technique. And I thought she only liked my brother.

Such a bitch.

She glares at me. "Will you stop being a bitch" she snide at me. I just laughed at that, haven't she see herself in the mirror "Darling, that title is yours" I said calmly looking at her with a smile. Derek is holding his laugh as well. She glare at me furiously. "Let's go I don't want to be late because of you" she said still glaring at me. She acts like she is my superior. If she wasn't mother's favorite, I would have kicked her ass by now. She tried to walk past me but I held her forearm and nodded at Derek. "What the he...." She started to say before I teleported us to neighboring kingdom.

Yes, I can do teleportation. All the Royals of Sabriya can do it but not inside our kingdom because it is enchanted by my aunt who is a witch so no one can enter our Kingdom without permission. "You could have warned me!" Sarah said or more like shrink, holding her head.

Like I care.

I just ignored her and entered in Kingdom Una. They have alliance with us. So, they never stop us whenever we came in their Kingdom. I smiled at the gatekeeper Vin. He smiled back and opened the door to the entrance for us. Barbie followed closely behind me still murmuring something. "Why are you ignoring me?" her annoying voice shrills in my ear. I turn around and glare at her "Shut your trap" I said coldly, gritting my teeth in irritation.

I have to save my best friend and here I am wasting my time with this piece of shit.

She shut her mouth, a little frightens. I am scary when people pissed me off. After that she followed me silently. We make our way to the coffee shop. "Hey Em, how are you today?" Ally called me from behind the counter. She works in this shop. She is a good friend. I asked Sarah to sit at the corner table. She went without any argument to which I chuckled silently.

I made my way towards the counter. "Hey Ally, I am great and you?" I smiled at her. "I am fine" She smiled back. "What brings you here today?" she asked while handling the customers as well. "I need a favor" I told her straight forward not beating around the bush, not I have time nor energy to waste right now. She raised her eyebrow in question. So I carry on, "Ask your brother to accompany her for the day" I said gesturing towards Sarah who was looking in our direction but she quickly averted her eyes away when she saw us looking at her. "Why?" she amused. "I will tell you later" I said while making my way to the back door knowing well she won't be denying me. I trust Ally, she will take care of this Barbie.

Plan one getting out of castle is finished, now it's time for plan two. How I am going to get in the Midnight Kingdom. I went to the entrance of the kingdom. Vin was there chatting with an old lady telling her some joke. I just walked past him without anyone noticing me. That's good, and then everybody will think I am still in the Kingdom.

Now where to start. I know Midnight is in south.

I started walking towards the south and teleported myself in the far south. I stand in front of barren land. I guess I have to walk further to the Kingdom. I could see the Giant gate that is the entrance of Midnight. I started walking on this barren land. It is dark in color. Not even a single soul in sight.

Which type of place is this?

I walk on the black sand, Darkness is lurking everywhere. I can feel the creatures moving in the darkness. And then it happens, group of creatures stand before me licking their lips like I am a meal.

Probably I am for them.

They look like they are made of only bones with darkness around. I just stand there bored. They are wasting my time. I haven't got much either. They hissed at me. Even one tried to jump on my back. I side step him and give him a sharp kick which sent him few feet away. "If you want to live then back the hell away" I growled at them, sand flies around because of my growl. Some creature shook in fear. I smirked at that. "We are going to kill you little girl " one of them said coming forward a little. He looked like their leader. My eyes changed color from bright green to blue for a second. "As you wish" I muttered and ran towards him with full force. He didn't see that coming. I knocked him down and place my foot on his neck ready to crush it if I have to.

Other creatures surround us began growling but I paid no attention to them. My full focus was on their leader who was beneath my feet. He had fear in his eyes. That's more like it. "Now will you let me pass through?" I asked calmly, I don't need their permission, I just asked to humor him. He nodded, his body shaking in fear. I took my foot back and stand few inches away from him pretending to dust myself off. "Was it so hard!" I smirked looking at the creatures around me. They were backing away from me now. He stood up and glare at me. Soon his glare changes into smirk. "Where you are going, you won't be coming back alive" he said while looking in that direction. "You don't know me" I said curtly avoiding his warning. I could care less about the danger I have to face. "You don't know him!" he replied back looking at me with his beady eyes and went back where he was hiding with his followers.

I rolled my eyes at that. I know King Chase is cruel. But I am determined to save my friend. I started walking towards the giant gate of Midnight kingdom. No guard was on the view. Do they not have any security? Such a careless Kingdom.

I stand in front of the gate. It has a Black Panther symbol in the middle. I watch for any guard but no one was nearby. I grab the gate handle to open it when I feel the tremendous pain in my body which sends me feet way on the ground.

Wow. I didn't see that coming.

I can't enter in the Kingdom. It is enchanted. And here I thought they were careless. Plan two is complete flop. Now what should I do? I can't back away now. I looked around me to see if I can find something to use. But all around me was complete darkness and the creatures were also went into hiding. I can't fly either because whole place is enchanted. I waited for some time to think about the idea when I saw one carriage coming this way. Maybe I can find a way after all.

When the carriage came closer I break one leg of it with my wind power. It began to swing not finding the balance. I quickly ran towards the carriage holding it in place. That happens so quickly that guards were just watching there in shock. I save whoever was in the carriage from getting hurt. Then I saw someone getting out of the carriage. It was woman about my mother's age. When she came outside, all guards bowed at her. She must be pretty important. Maybe she can help me get inside. I have to show my acting skills here.

Two Guards quickly took my position. I bowed to the lady just to be polite. I have to act if I want to get inside. "Thank you, young girl" she said in gratitude. Her voice was melodic. I smiled at her. "What are you doing here alone?" Lady asked me curiously while guards were alert like I am some intruder. "My lady, I came here in search of my relatives, I have no one besides them" I said with fake tears in my eyes. She looked at me with pity. "Who are your relatives dear?" she asked me smiling a little. Oh shit. I don't know any one in the Midnight. What should I do? I blinked thinking. She was still looking at me with small smile. "My lady I don't know much about them, we have never met before but they are called Rogers" I said remembering Father's words when he was telling me about Midnight people. I hope this seems believable. She went towards the guards and talked with them for a bit. I waited patiently, If this works, I possibly will be in the Kingdom soon. She comes towards me and put her hand on my shoulder. "You can come with me, I am the Queen of this Kingdom" she said calmly, her voice serene just like my mother. Wow, I met Queen herself. She doesn't seems so bad. "My son will help you in getting settle" she continued.

How thick is she? She doesn't even ask where I came from. She believed my sob story. Good for me.

"But?" one guard start to say. She stopped him from further speaking. "No but, she is coming, get the carriage ready" she told them with finality. I smirked. Part two is working. She took my hand and asked me to sit with her in carriage. I comply without any problem and then the giant door finally open and we entered in the Midnight kingdom.

Finally...