Felix's World// Lee Felix FF// Editing

Chapter Twenty Three: Death

Felix's POV

I paced the corridor, and stared at the smooth floor. It felt like an eternity had passed since we safely arrived back. I was surprised there wasn't a hole in the floor already as my feat trod the exact same path over and over. The high priestess was trying her best.

"F-Felix..." Changbin's voice was so small and sad I barely recognised it. I glanced up and stopped pacing.

"Prince Changbin." I bowed to him and he quickly flung himself at me. I hadn't expected the embrace. Nor had I expected him to begin wailing loudly. My body stiffened and I wasn't sure how to react at this sudden outburst. Changbin had made no secret of the fact he despised me. He had done since we were two. We were currently two hundred.

"Th-Thank you!" He buried his face in my shoulder and I relaxed slightly. I wrapped my arms around him and closed my eyes. Everyone was so emotional and I had to remain strong. The other elves were depending on me. It was strange how grief could bring everyone together.

Especially since my Father had fallen ill.

"Prince Changbin. Allow me to apologise for not getting to her sooner. Once she is better I will accept whatever punishment the air kingdom deems fit for my lack of action." I said softly. He squeezed me more tightly. There was a painful lump growing in my throat and I wanted nothing more than to submit to my own sadness.

"Don't be st-stupid. You saved her life!" He exclaimed.

"I thought I might find you both here." Changbin released me and we both looked in the direction of the silky smooth voice.

"High Priest Lee Minho!" Changbin sounded surprised and I raised an eyebrow skeptically. Who was this handsome, slightly cocky, elf before me?

"Hello Prince Changbin." They both bowed. I wrapped one of my arms around my waist and rested my fingers lightly on the handle of my sword. I didn't take kindly to intruders invading my kingdom. He must be very stupid to try it.

"State your business." I commanded, cutting through the silence. His eyes fell upon me and he smirked slightly. I knew already we would not be friends.

"Right. Prince Felix, I am Lee Minho. One of the four high Priests in Anguard. I have come to try and help save the Princess." He explained.

"He's really good Felix. I almost died in the river when I was a young elf. He emptied my lungs of water like it was nothing." Changbin said encouragingly. I frowned and permitted him entry to the room. I had to give both of them the best chance of survival.

I was sat on the floor playing with the small dog I had rescued from that prison. He barked and wiggled his behind cutely as he pounced at my fingers. It was a welcome distraction from the grief and despair I felt.

"P-Prince Felix, Prince Changbin" Lee Minho's voice startled me. I hadn't even heard the door open.

"What is it? Is she healed?" I asked brightly. His gaze dropped to the floor and my heart began pounding. Changbin and I exchanged a look.

"N-No. There was nothing we could do."

The news hit me like a train, but it seemed to hit Changbin harder. He punched a large hole in the wall and threw himself on the floor. I stared down at the little dog who was panting at me. The ringing in my ears was high pitched and loud.

There was no way this was happening.

Y/n's POV

I opened my eyes and white light surrounded me. It was like the warmest summer day I had ever experienced. All of my pain was gone, and I felt whole for the first time in weeks.

"Y/nie!" I span around and there was Jimin. His face was full of worry and he rushed towards me. I got to my feet and embraced my soul guide.

"Jimin-ssi! I missed you so much!" I whispered. He squeezed me and cupped my face with his delicate hands. I was so relieved he had survived.

"What are you doing here?!" He asked. I looked around, where exactly was here? I had never travelled to this part of the Kingdom before. It was pleasant though. I wasn't in a hurry to leave.

"Uh, I dunno. I just woke up." I murmured. He ran a hand through his hair and looked around.

"This isn't good." He mumbled. I frowned.

"Aren't you happy to see me Jimin-ssi?" My voice filled with sadness and my lips trembled. I had missed him more than anything, and he seemed desperate to get me away from him.

"Of course I am sweetie." He pulled me back into a hug and I held onto him as though my life depended on it. I would never let him go again. He placed one hand on the back of my head and the other on my back. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.

"I love you so much Jimin. I'm so sorry for what Yoonjun did. But I couldn't let Felix die." I whispered.

"Felix is fine sweetie. Don't worry about it. He's back in Eldoria and he's fine. I promise." I frowned slightly. Were we no longer in Eldoria. "How are you feeling?" He asked.

"Better. I don't remember what happened. I know Yoonjun was furious after he attacked you. He broke my ribs, but I seem to be healed." I pulled away and looked down at my body.

"Y/nie, do you not grasp the weight of this, my pure naive princess?" He asked soothingly. I frowned. He was hiding something.

"What do you mean?" I asked worried at what was wrong.

"We're in the Heavenly planes. It means our souls have departed our bodies."

Was he saying?

"I'm dead?" Tears sprang to my eyes. I couldn't leave Felix yet! I wasn't ready! He nodded sadly. "And you?" I searched his handsome face for answers. He nodded once more. My legs gave out beneath me and Jimin caught me. We sat on the floor and he held me as I cried.

"It's ok y/nie. The council will be here soon. They will decide if we should return to Earth. We have to plead our case." He tried to soothe. I buried my face into his chest as I wept.

"We have to save everyone Jimin. He has my powers. He could take down the four Elven Kingdom's. We can't let him!" I felt his heart begin pounding and he pulled my face up to look at him.

"We won't let that happen. We will save them all. In the prophecy, there was something about a sacrifice." He spoke quickly and with urgency. I could barely absorb what he was saying. My emotions were tumultuous and refused to settle.

"Jimin... I won't agree to that!" I protested. He pulled me back into his chest.

"I'm not asking. If they say you get to return and I have to stay, you're going. We will meet again. I have three more lifetimes to live my princess. If this lifetime was not meant to be, I will meet you in the next one." He murmured. I pulled away and before I had time to process what I was doing, I placed my lips upon Jimin's.

To my surprise, he didn't resist. He reciprocated. More tears flowed from my eyes at the thought of losing him.

"I love you my Princess. I will find you again if the council deems it necessary to take me away from you." He stated as he rubbed his thumb over my cheek softly. I nodded in agreement and began drying Jimin's tears.

My heart felt as though it would be ripped from my body and this was far more painful than anything Yoonjun had ever done to me.

"I love you Jimin-ssi. Promise me you will find me." I held my pinky up to him. He smiled sadly and wrapped his small finger around mine.

"I love you too y/n. I promise." We kissed again and before I knew it, they were upon us.

The eagles had landed, and with them came the council of the heavens.

This was my last chance to save my world and defeat Yoonjun. I had to do it no matter the cost.

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OK I'm crying 😭😭