Spike took a deep breath, gathering his courage. He stepped forward, planting his feet firmly on the ground. With a swift motion, he stomped his foot, and a large ...chunk of earth rose into the air. Spike leaped into the air, his body spinning as he kicked out with all his might. His foot connected with the rock, sending it flying. It hit the trunk with a resounding crash, shattering into a million pieces.Elliott's jaw dropped open in shock, while Dahlia smirked knowingly. She had suspected that Spike might possess the earthshaker's gift, and his display confirmed her suspicions. King Roderick, on the other hand, was not pleased. His face turned red with anger, and he seemed ready to burst."How long have you been hiding this gift from me!?" King Roderick bellowed, his voice shaking with rage. "You have betrayed my trust!"Spike lowered his gaze, his shoulders slumped in shame. "I'm sorry, Your Majesty," he murmured. "I didn't mean to deceive you. I was afraid you would use me for

It was almost as if she was trying to play the role of a loving mother, but the look in her eyes betrayed her true nature. Elliott noticed this, and he could feel his heart racing as he looked at Spike. Should he warn Spike about the danger they were in? Or would that just make things worse?It was as if Carnelian's gaze was a weapon, one that could tear through the very fabric of their friendship. Spike and Elliott had always been so close, but in that moment, it felt like Carnelian was trying to drive a wedge between them. Her eyes were like daggers, piercing through their bond and trying to sever it. Spike and Elliott had to be strong, they had to resist her attempts to divide them. But it was hard, so hard.The caverns were an ethereal place, filled with mystery and wonder. Carnelian's voice echoed off the walls, each word felt like a weapon. "I'm sure my son didn't want to come with you, he's far too smart for such trivial pursuits." Her tone was dismissive, and she looked at El

He took a deep breath, and slowly turned to face Carnelian. She was still standing there, her expression one of defiance. But for the first time, he saw something else in her eyes: fear."I'm not going to abandon my friends." Elliott said, his voice firm. "No matter what you say or do, I will stand by them. Because they've shown me that I'm worth something, that I have a purpose. And that's more important to me than any title or glory."Carnelian stared at him, her eyes filled with fury. "You're a fool, Elliott. You'll never be anything more than a waste of space."Elliott's hands balled into fists, his body trembling with emotion. But he knew he couldn't give in to his anger."I'm not going to let you hurt my friends." Elliott said, his voice steady. "I don't care what you think of me, I'm not going to stand by and let you harm them."Carnelian's face twisted into a snarl. "You think you can stop me? You're nothing but a weakling, a useless child. You don't even have a fraction of my

She was dressed in a leather tunic and pants, and her long black hair was pulled back in a tight braid. She had a stern expression on her face, and she held herself with an air of authority. As she approached the group, they could all feel the power and presence that radiated from her."Miss Fee," Mona said, bowing her head in respect. "It's an honor to have you here."Miss Fee gave a curt nod in return. "Mona," she said, her voice cool and even. "It's been some time."Talia and Franklin stood to the side, watching the exchange with interest. Cedric stood behind them, his eyes never leaving Miss Fee. Lucille sat on a nearby rock, her eyes narrowed as she observed the situation. And in the middle of it all was Elliott, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the meet and greet.As Cedric's words hung in the air, there was a tense silence that followed. No one dared to speak as they waited for Miss Fee to appear. And when she did, the air seemed to change. The tension was palpable, as if a storm w

Elliott turned back to face her, apprehension evident on his face. "Yes?" he asked, bracing himself for whatever she might say."I appreciate that you're respecting my decision to be more than just a princess," Robin said. "I know it must be difficult to see me in this new light, but I hope you'll accept me for who I am now.""I don't care about your journey Robin, you still are a princess and that's final.""How dare you!? I'll have my father hear about this_" She covered her mouth. She wasn't so independent from her father Roderick."How dare you?" Robin exclaimed, her voice laced with anger and disbelief. "You think you can just tell me what I am and what I'm not? You don't get to decide that for me!"Elliott's smirk only grew, and he gave a shrug that infuriated her further. "I'm just telling the truth, princess," he said, emphasizing the last word. "You can't change who you are."With a cry of frustration, Robin turned on her heel and stormed off, seething with rage. She wasn't g