My Ghost King

Where Are You?

Mei Nianqing

I made my way over to the cell he was in and headed inside. He was chained to the wall with bruises and blood all over his body. His bandages were off showing all five cursed shackles and is currently running low on spiritual energy.

"Please stop this"? He whispered with his head down. "Why would I? You've done nothing but constantly break rules and disobey orders. His Majesty told you exactly what you needed to do to put your suffering to a stop".

"Would you be able to leave Jun Wu so easily"? "Our situations are completely different your Highness. Jun Wu doesn't go around killing off everyone that pissed him off. Not only does Hua Cheng do that but he also owns a gambling den where he allows his citizens to bet with human lives".

"He would never have let that happen, I know him". "You think you know him. He doesn't care about anyone other than himself". "That's not true, it's not". Tears were forming in his eyes. "He's the only one that understands".

"Understands what? Understands that you're the reason your parents and kingdom are dead. I told you to leave that boy alone but you were too hard-headed to listen to reason. Your parents would be so disappointed in you. Their pride and joy turned out to be nothing but a disgrace". He choked out a sob.

Hua Cheng

Two weeks, it has been two whole weeks since I've last seen or heard Word from gege. Normally I wouldn't be worried but that's because I'm either with him or he stays in contact with me through our mind link. I have no idea what's going on. I have no idea if he's hurt, in trouble, scared, nothing.

If only I could hear him talk to me just once I'd be able to calm down but I can't. I know my gege is strong, he's the strongest person I know but I can't help but feel afraid right now.

"Big brother". Hua Ri said softly as she made her way over towards me. "Has Yin Yu returned"? "Not yet, I'm sorry". "Where is he Ri"? I teared up. My sister, Xie Li, E Ming, Ryuoe, and He Xuan are the only ones I allowed myself to be vulnerable in front of.

"I wish I could tell you". She sat down and I immediately went and placed my head in her lap. "It hurts". I whispered. She gently stroked my hair. "Yes I know but you have to know you'll find him. Your always able to find him".

"I don't wanna go back". "Go back where"? "For a long time, I would hear loud voices that told me how useless, pathetic, weak, and worthless I was. They would fill my body with so much dread that it felt like I was surrounded in darkness the entire time. Gege's the only person that can get rid of them". My eyes shut tight as tears started to fall and my body shook.

"I'm so sorry Cheng, I'm so sorry you were alone for so long. I'm not Xie Lian but I will do my best to keep the voices at bay. "Thank you".

Mei Nianqing

"How was it"? Jun Wu asked as I came into our room and lay next to him letting my hair down. "He's still not budging. He's positive Hua Cheng will come for him". "That will be nearly impossible since he can't feel his spiritual energy".

"Mhm, but it might be a problem if we allow Mu Qing to come back right now". "Don't you think he'll be suspicious if he's told not to return"? "No, but it won't matter if we slow him down a little". "What do you mean? By that"? "You'll see".

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