Sofia the protected

Chapter 31

 James perspective.

I hold a sobbing Vivian in my arms. Her shoulders Shake. The peach silk fabric of her gown can barely contain it. There is dust all over her. And her skirt is torn. Her hair is a mess and her face is red from crying. She narrowly escaped Ivy's attack.

Her parents weren't so lucky. Ivy hit them with some kind of strange hypnotizing magic quite similar to what Vore did to my family. Vivian managed to escape hypnotization by using her magical music as a shield.

Then she raced to The stables with guards right on her heels. She managed to get away. She said she came straight here.

When she arrived and told her story mom had a room prepared for her right next to Sophia's. While Vivian's room is being prepared I brought her into mine. She seemed grateful to get away from all of the staring faces. The second I close the door she threw herself in my arms and started sobbing.

" We'll get her."I tighten my grip around her waist.I already had the desire to defeat Ivy now it was tenfold.

Vivian only whimpers in response.

" We will save your parents Viv."I Infused my voice with as much confidence as I can muster.

Vivian looks up at me a sparkling tear falls down her perfect face."If Ivy decides to keep them alive." She buries her face in my chest. We stay like that for a while. Just holding her is all I can do. But the way she's clinging to me lets me know that even if I haven't solved her problems my efforts in comforting her are appreciated.Despite the grime her hair smells like raspberry. She feels so delicate in my arms. I can feel myself tearing up as well. Vivian is feeling so much pain right now. I can't really do anything about it.

A Soft knock comes from my door. "Vivian your room is ready."It's my little sister Sophia

Vivian reluctantly Starts pulling away I tighten my grip around her. Unwilling to let her Go. After a few more seconds I release her.

Vivian pushes open the door to my bedroom to reveal a blood-stained Sophia!

"Sophia what happened!?"Vivian I say together.

"Hugo, Axel, and I had a little run-in with Ivy" Sophia's voice speaks volumes at the annoyance she is feeling. " Don't worry only bruises and a few cuts. Axle wasn't so lucky."Sofia looks forlorn.

Amber enters the frame of my door."Father has announced there is to be a war meeting in 15 minutes."

." Vivian, I'll take you to your room so you can change. Then we'll stop by the kitchen on our way to the meeting."Sophia Smiles at her best friend. Then she reaches out and takes Vivian's hand.I watch them go. I have an urge to follow but I know that won't be appreciated. So I resigned myself to stay in my room and do nothing but worry for 15 minutes.

It's staying stationary that's the worst part. I want to do something I need to kill something. I need to help Vivian and save everybody. But all I can do is sit.

I sit in agony until a knock comes at my door.

"James it's time for the meeting."My twin sister is voice comes from the other side of the door. Her voice sounds very urgent.

I rise from my bed and aggressively walk to the door and throw it open.

The door hits Amber in the nose. Who cries out in pain.

" James!"Her voice is indignant and full of anger.

" Sorry it was an accident."A sheepish half-smile Half of grimace appears on my face as I look at my sister's ruffled gown and perturbed face.

"Let's just get going." Amber Huff's as she stalks off. I raced to catch up. I don't understand how she can move faster than me when she is in heels.

Suddenly,A flash of hot pink appears out of the side door. Completely catching me off-guard she shoves me across the hallway into an unused meeting room. I turn when I hear the door closed. Princess Cleo clad in hot pink, wavy hair cascading down her back has draped herself against the door.The door which is now closed.

"I've always loved you James."Princess Cleo States breathlessly.

"I don't care."I make a move to leave the room.Gunning four the door on the other side of the room. Grabed by the shoulders I'm puld back and throw against the wall.

Before I can do anything she presses a kiss to my lips. And that's when I hear someone cry out.

I pushed Cleo off of me. I am completely repulsed. I bring my full attention to the owner of the cry. My heart drops when I see the love of my life Vivian standing with tier glistening eyes and hand over her mouth. She runs from the room her purple skirts swishing. I bolt after her.I need to explain myself I need to have her understand.

Half of me is angry. Angry at what Cleo did. What she did was conniving end mean. But I'm also angry that Vivian didn't trust me. Didn't allow me a chance to explain myself. Nevertheless I need to find her. I need to fix this.