Prisoner 999 (Under Editing)

Part III: Chapter 18...

2022, 15 June, Mars

          "Happy Birthday to you!!!" My parents sung and kissed me like there was no tomorrow. I love every second of it, there was a big fat grin on my face and I kept giggling. I was officially three years old! Everything was perfect. My mother made me her special chocolate cake with three small red candles on them and my father made dinner for me. I felt like I was flying. Lights reflected off the warmth and throughout the entire night, the room was filled with laughter and smiles.

          However, all amazing things would always come to an end and I had to be placed back in my bed. My father and mother stood over me and I grinned, happy that they love me, happy that they also have smiles on their faces.

          My father bent down and kissed my forehead, "Happy birthday, son. Remember that whatever happens, we're family. Your mother and I love you to the moon and back and we promise to stay with you forever." I smiled and babbled a little.

          My mother laughed a little before bending down to kiss my cheeks, "Happy birthday and always remember that we love you more than anything." I felt my heart swell in my chest.

          "Fa-ther, Mo-ther, I... l-ove y-ou too." I giggled out and saw their shocked expressions before they attack me with kisses again. I would remember this day forever. Everything was perfect.

2038, 11 January, Space

          I ran out of the room, got on my personal jet and took off after them. Even though I gave Emma the key to stop this entire war, I still want to be a part of it and help them. This jet was given by my parents when I was five before... before they left me for Emma. What I saw when I shot out of earth shocked me to the core; Mars was surrounded with blue and yellow shield that was flickering as invisible 'needles' try to pierce through it. I pushed my gear to its full speed and stopped as soon as I was near Mars and closed my eyes. Taking deep breaths, I got out of my jet, stood on it, raised both of my hands and imagine. Imagine that everything was peaceful, nice, warm... Until I felt the sting, the screams, the pain at the same time and was stunned but I pushed back the weakness and tried to blend my green shield around Mars.

          Suddenly, it felt like everything stopped. I was confused but continued to shield Mars before I felt the impact that threw me off my jet. At first, I struggled to gain balance but then I trusted myself and I floated. Time, hours flew passed and each impact thrown at us kept getting stronger and stronger. It was getting harder and my energy was draining.

          'We have to... to give in...' I heard a voice in my head and narrowed my eyes.

          'It's me, Brad.' The voice clarified and I shook my head. How could he get into my head?

          'I have that talent. Come on, stop your green flames.' He chanted in my head. I shook my head furiously, thinking that if I did that, then Mars would be destroyed.

          However, before he could utter another word, an ear-piercing scream shrilled through space. Mars is screaming. Then, as if it has powers, it shielded itself with a golden shield and it felt like I was thrown into another dimension.

          I opened my eyes and blinked a couple of times before sitting up from the ground. Looking around, I was in the royal room of Mars.

          "Ty?" I turned around to find Emma and Brad tackling me with a hug. Well, Emma did while Brad, he just gave me a smile.

          Out of nowhere, the late King and Queen as well as... my parents came flying in. I was stunned and felt Emma tightly squeezing my hand and squeezed back.

          The King and Queen showered Brad with hugs and kisses instead of Emma which confused me a little but Emma just nudged me to talk to my parents and I dragged her along.

          "Hello, Mother and Father." I swallowed and was engulfed in their hug. I could smell my mother's peppermint scent and my father's axel and spice scent. I missed them so much. I felt my eyes watering and sniffled.

          "Oh sweetie, we don't blame you for killing us... You were possessed, we understand. However, you must know something..." Mother trailed off and pulled Emma into our family hug and continued, "Emma is not the real princess but neither is she your real sister." I looked at Emma who was silent the entire time.

          "But she'll always be my little sister." I kissed her forehead and she smiled warily while hugging me. We looked over at Brad who was also in tears before he called Emma to go over.

          As I look at Emma curtsying to the Royalties, I realised how much she resembles the Queen and she was showered with their kisses, hugs and words. After they said something in her ear, it was like Christmas had arrived early for her and I wondered what made her that happy.

          We were all enjoying our time, unwilling to leave but they faded slowly. Although they faded, our faith, our will did not burn out. The smile, grin, love, warmth still stayed on our faces, in our hearts. After all, maybe, just maybe we believed and we forgave. It was like a huge and heavy weight had lifted. Everything felt light, in control, warm. With that, I smiled with a determined will.

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