The ruby reign

"The ruby! It's gone!" a guard screamed, alerting King Philip. "Sound the alarms! I want everyone in search of Annabelle. She has the ruby!" Phillip The kingdom was thrown into a manhunt for Annabelle and the ruby.

Meanwhile, in Evergreena, King Edward had run out of patience. "Bring the thief out for execution. It seems her love for him has run out," he commanded, referring to Collins. Collins was brought out for public execution. His head rested on the bench, and the executioner was prepared to sever it from his body.

"Stop! I have the ruby! I have the ruby!" Annabelle rushed forward, pulling Collins away from the bench, tears filling her eyes. King Edward reached out for the ruby. Annabelle handed it to him, but suddenly, the castle was attacked by a group of criminals.

Torchlight flickered anxiously throughout the castle, alerting its occupants to the impending danger. Panic and fear quickly spread through the corridors as servants hurriedly locked doors and shuttered windows, hoping to shield themselves from harm. Before King Edward could react, the ruby fell and broke. "It's a fake, it's a fake! Capture Annabelle and bring her to me!" he ordered.

Annabelle took Collins through the castle towards the back door, intending to escape to the Enchanted Woods. However, Orion Shadothorn and his group of bandits followed her instead. Annabelle rode as fast as she could, but the bandits were faster. They destroyed their carriage and surrounded them. Orion Shadowthorn grabbed Annabelle and said, "You will feel the pain I felt when you killed my crew!"

Collins, trying to protect Annabelle, retaliated, but in that instant, Orion stabbed him with his sword. Collins's mouth filled with blood as he took one last look at Annabelle. "Noooo!" Annabelle screamed in agony.

Her rage, pain, and sorrow awakened the ruby in her pocket. Annabelle extended her trembling hands towards the ruby. A surge of energy coursed through her veins, causing her body to quiver. It felt as if the ruby recognized a kindred spirit in her touch.

, Annabelle channeled her inner strength and allowed her fiery essence to merge with the ruby's power. A burst of intense light surrounded her, incinerating Orion and everyone around them. A metamorphosis took place as her physical form intertwined with the raw power of the ruby. Sparks of energy crackled around her, encasing her in a swirling vortex of flames and shadows.

As the transformation reached its culmination, Annabelle emerged from the embrace of the ruby's power, her appearance completely altered. Her gown, once flowing and plain, now mirrored the hues of the fiery ember ruby, with a mesmerizing ombré effect that shifted from deep crimson to ethereal black.

Her hair, once chestnut and unremarkable, now blazed with fiery streaks and wisps, resembling strands of molten lava. Her eyes, previously a gentle shade of amber, had transformed into orbs of fierce crimson, radiating a captivating and otherworldly intensity.

she looked at her beloved colins , as he was nothing but ash tears rolled doolwn her cheeks

Empowered by her fusion with the dark fiery ember ruby, Annabelle felt an overwhelming surge of rage and strength coursing through every fiber of her being. Determined to seek justice and avenge her beloved Collins, she shifted her gaze towards the kingdom where it had all begun.

King Edward, standing atop the castle battlements, observed as a radiant aura surrounded Annabelle. He felt a strange mix of fear and unease, sensing the immense power she now wielded. "It's happening," .