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The Legion Commander Strikes Back • A Brawl
Irene immediately pushed her way through the crowd. The guys tried to push her back, but as a well trained officer that she was, they could not achieve that. She knew at once that as they were trying to push her backwards, it indeed meant they were doing something wrong. At that point, Irene didn't care if it was Skyler or not, all she wanted was to save the person,no matter who it was.When she was finally able to break through the crowd, she saw Skyler being man handled. At the sight of Irene, everyone around stopped. She looked different, some of them thought she was a cop at first. She looked around and saw Gigi, who was giggling mischievously and putting away her phone. Irene immediately suspected something had happened. She recognized Gigi as one of Skyler's friends who had gone with her in the car. The fact that she was not trying to help Skyler out of her ordeal meant something was totally wrong.She immediately went to Gigi who moved back slightly. She dragged the phone from
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Kind Of Exposure
Ethan went after Valerie as she rushed out. She gripped the edges of her dress in an attempt to run across the road. Before she could do it, Ethan caught up with her and pulled her back."What do you think you are doing? Where are you going?" He asked as he pulled her back.Valerie stared at him breathing heavily and her eyes became teary."Calm down, okay?" Ethan said, cupping her face with his hands and she nodded."I'm sorry." She whimpered."Sorry for what? It's your choice, I can't force you to get married to me." Ethan said softly."No, it's...it's not that. I just...I don't know. Ethan,I am a nobody. This is too much. It's just too much. You are the legion commander, have you forgotten that?" Valerie asked."No, I haven't. I know who I am and that is even more reason why I want to be with you." Ethan responded, staring into her eyes."No." Valerie stated and looked away. "Why? Am I not good enough?" Ethan Inquired."You are perfect, Ethan." Valerie responded, still looking dow
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • More Family Drama
Renee sat in front of the mirror staring at herself as the makeup artist put the finishing touches to her makeup. Jason walked into the room and his eyes lit up on seeing her."You look so beautiful babe." He said with a smile. Renee only smiled back in response.Jason turned to the makeup artist."Please excuse us for a minute." He said."Sure, I'll be out in a second." The make-up artist said. She quickly sprayed a setting spray on Renee's face and left the room.Jason walked to Renee's front and took her hands in his. "You look nervous." He said to her, gently caressing her hand."Yeah, I think so....I am." Renee responded with a false smile."Take a deep breath. It would all be over soon. It is just a day. By evening, it would be over. Relax and be calm." Jason said, calmly."Thank you." Renee replied."Thank you? It is my engagement as well, and trust me I am also as nervous as you are. I am just trying my best not to show it. It's not even our wedding yet, it's just an engageme
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • A Riot Against Ethan
Ethan stared at the text on his phone. It was from Valerie."I am at the family house for Renee's engagement party. I didn't tell you about it due to the issues of the past. I still didn't want to tell you about it,but I don't want you to be worried about me. Note: This is not an invite, do not come to the party, I have no intentions of seeing here. If there is anything you need to know, be sure that I would keep you posted." The text read.Ethan didn't like the fact that she went to the family's house despite his warnings. He didn't care whose engagement or wedding party it was.He went to his wardrobe and picked out the first cloth he saw and threw it on. It was either he stayed with her or he took her out of there. He wondered why Valerie still insisted on going to the family house even after everything. He walked to the living room and was just about to step out when his mother called him back."Ethan, where are you going?" She asked."To see someone." Ethan responded."Who? Valer
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Ethan's Hunt
Ethan drove really fast, he soon found the escaping man running into an alley. Ethan immediately stopped the car, got down from it, and without even locking the car door, he gave the man a hot chase. The man's steps had declined as he felt he had outran Ethan and his men, he had no idea that Ethan was already few meters behind him and was catching up on him.He paused to catch his breath when he saw Ethan."Oh shit!" He exclaimed and began to run again.Ethan didn't give him a chance to escape, he had a medal for being the fastest runner in high school, so catching up with the man was not a difficult thing for him.He caught up with him just at the end of the alley. The man turned to him, seeing he was already trapped. He swiftly brought out a dagger from his pocket."Do not come any closer." He growled at Ethan, moving backwards."Who are you?" Ethan questioned, moving towards the man as he moved backwards."Stay away. I would stab you with this dagger in my hand and I mean it." The
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • The Engagement Party
Ethan went into the building to access it and to make sure everything was going well. Just as he was coming down the stairs, he got a call from someone. It was Valerie."Hey," he said, trying to sound like he was in a good mood."Hey, Ethan. Where are you?" Valerie asked, over the phone. Ethan then remembered she had gone to her family's house."I don't know, I'm out... somewhere." He responded."Somewhere?" Valerie questioned."Yes, somewhere." Ethan added."Uhh.... doesn't that 'somewhere' have a name?" Valerie questioned."Why are you interrogating me? I went somewhere, okay? You left for your family's house and I didn't say anything about it, you really don't have to say anything about my own movements." Ethan responded and Valerie scoffed."Really dude? I am at your house, and that is why I called to know where you are. Stop acting so petty." Valerie said and hung up the call.Ethan halted at the stairs and realized he had indeed been petty. He quickly rushed down and went to his
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Sisterly Reconciliation
Renee gave Valerie a free chair to sit in so she could get her makeup done."I don't understand, Renee." Valerie said."Uhh, what don't you understand?" Renee asked, with a wide grin on her face."I don't know...I mean, you are being so nice to me...it's good though, but it is kinda weird, don't you think so?" Valerie stuttered and Renee laughed."We are adults sis, and I listened to what you said to me yesterday and I believe you are right. You know, unlike you, I always listen to dad, you know, I follow his rules, I try to impress him, and right now, I actually believe you are very very right. And now, looking back, I now see that I am not fulfilled, I am not satisfied with how my life is going, but then, I have gone too far. I only hope I stop living by father's rules." Renee said. Valerie could see traces of sadness in Renee's eyes. She leaned forward and took her hand in hers."It's fine sis, the fact that it is late doesn't mean you can't change anything. And I am glad you list
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Incoming Danger
Valerie began to feel sweaty where she stood at the balcony with Renee who was engaging her in different conversations."Are you okay?" Renee asked, noticing Valerie's restlessness."Yes...uh...no. I don't feel so good." Valerie responded in between gasps.Renee raised a brow but she didn't move, neither did she try to find a solution to Valerie's problem.Valerie soon began to feel dizzy."Is there a seat or something?" She asked. Renee looked around."No, there is none. Why do you ask? What is going on?" She asked in reply."I don't know. I don't really understand how I feel. I need to sit down, I feel dizzy." Valerie said. She crouched, placing her hands on her knees for support."Did you eat something before coming? You always skip your breakfast Valerie, I warned you about that so many times." Renee said. "Sure, I ate...I did eat." Valerie gasped.Renee rolled her eyes in a nonchalant manner."Here, let me take you in. I think you just need some rest." Renee said. She held Valer
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• The Legion Family
The laughter of children running around in the backyard hung in the air. Valarie was behind the grill, roasting the chicken. Stacey walked into the yard, holding a toddler in her hands as well as her husband beside them. Immediately the two women saw each other, they started to smile. “Oh my gosh Stacey, I didn’t think you could make it,” Valerie said after pulling away from their hug. “Is this your son?” She nodded in response, “He’s about the same age as Emilio and Emilia. Speaking of which, where are they anyway?” She asked. “Oh just over there,” Valerie replied, pointing in the direction. It had been two years now since she had brought these wonderful fraternal twins to the world, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She would never have believed life could be so refreshing after all the hardship that she and Ethan had endured in the past. Strong arms wrapped around her waist and lifted her off the ground. “Oh my goodness, Ethan,” she called out playfully. “When w
• Little Bundle Of Joys
Several months laterValerie was standing by the balcony, overlooking the city. The past few months have been nothing but perfect and she couldn’t help but wonder if she was dreaming. Even if she was, she would rather not wake up from it because this was a blissful dream. The sound of footsteps coming from behind her met her ears, she turned around to face Ethan. “I knew I’d find you here,” he said affectionately, wrapping his hands around her waist as he rested his chin against her shoulders.She melted into his frame, a warm smile spreading on her face. “Yes, the view from here is quite lovely.”Ever since Ethan had reclaimed the Vanguard manor, he moved in with Valerie. She loved the change of environment so much. The Sterling manor was sold because after Clifford lost the presidential elections, he was neck deep in debt and had to pay. His sponsors had ruthlessly abandoned him like he was vermin. Leaving him stranded and bankrupt.. Valerie was not even at the slightest intereste
• Congratulations
The wedding bells chimed as Valerie got down from her car, the important people in Armoria were here to witness the union of the legion commander and his wife. Her dress was a body holding white silver tube gown which embodied the contours of her waist. It was embellished with pearls and attached to the bottom were gatherers which she was helped with while moving. People began to turn but her eyes ignored all of them, locking on to Ethan's who was at the end of the road, hands folded in front of him as he was in his charcoal gray suit. By now she was already a few more weeks in, but the baby bump wasn't too visible yet. All heads turned to face her and people began to whisper, she was just one of the most expensive designer brands in the country. Something many brides could only dream of wearing. Her mother Therese, who was also on the verge of shedding tears, walked her down the aisle, handing her over to Ethan. They locked hands, turning to face the priest that would join them
• Nearing The End
The Vanguard's were all gathered around the living room with panic strikes expression on their faces. Martha looked like she had just seen a ghost. Larry descended from the staircase with a stoic expression on his face, briefcase in hand. “Just where do you think you're going?” Desmond's voice boomed.“I'm leaving this place before Ethan comes back here to throw you guys out on the streets and disgrace you in the neighborhood, I don't want to be a part of it.”A gasp escaped from his parents lips. “Larry, how could you say such a thing!” Martha scolded him. “Ethan can't do that! He can't! I've called the lawyers already, everything is under control.” Larry scoffed, shaking his head slowly. “You guys don't realize it, don't you? You stole from him, you took what rightfully belongs to him and his father, this house, this manor, it belonged to my uncle! Not you, nothing you do will change that!” He tightened his grip on the bag and walked away, sparing no second glance. Tears prick
• A Little Secret
At the funeral, Therese was standing in front of Renée’s coffin, trying her heart out when Valerie rolled her wheelchair towards her mother. “Mom,” she called. Therese froze. Could her ears be deceiving her? It couldn't be. She immediately turned around and saw that it was her daughter. “Valerie, you're back,” he replied, joyful tears filling her eyes as she crouched down to hug her daughter. Renée was being buried in the family manor. Guests from all over had begun to arrive and Clifford was too busy trying to network and interact to actually even notice that his second daughter had returned. “I wish she and I hadn't fought. Then she wouldn't have come back to Armoria, none of this would have happened.”Therese grabbed her daughter's face and rubbed it. “Don't say that. It is not your fault, Clifford is the one to blame. He's the one that pushed her into this predicament.”Valerie scoffed. “Why am I not surprised?”“Honey, I think there's something you need to know. Your father a
• The One Allowed To Cheat Death
“My baby, how is my baby?” Valerie asked desperately. “We ran all the scans and your baby miraculously survived. The angle at which you were shot didn't have any contact with your uterus or developing baby whatsoever. And thankfully you were shot from a distance so the bullet didn't do much damage, a little bit of rest and healing and you'll be alright. The only issue is the amount of blood you lost, so will be placing you on some supplements and as well as giving you some dietary suggestions.”Hearing this news from the doctor felt like the light at the end of the tunnel. At least she could finally smile about something. “I just wish Ethan was here and then my family would be complete,” he whispered. Lucy backed away from her. “It's going to be okay.”The lieutenants had no idea that Ethan was still alive, because Natasha hadn't communicated it to them yet. “When can I be discharged and go home?” Valerie asked. “Right now I can see that you're safe for travel so you can go today
• A Small Click
“Natasha has made all the necessary arrangements, you can return back to Armoria with ease,” Ethan said, walking towards the door. “What about you?” Darren asked. “I know where Cyrus and his men are, I need to go there and finish them off before they leave Chelmen.”“Wasn't it solo missions like this that even led you to this predicament? Now you have survived, you might not be so lucky next time Ethan.” He paused, placing an arm on Darren's shoulders. “This time, I will be.”Darren watched as Ethan exited the house. He stood by the street at the designated spot and then a black car pulled over and an elderly looking man came out of the car. “You must be Ethan Vanguard,” the man greeted in a thick accent. “Everything you need is in the trunk, and here are the car keys. Please return the car, the last people to use they didn't,” he said, voice dripping with sarcasm. Ethan smirked. “Best believe I will, but it may have some blood stains.” The man's eyes widened upon hearing what E
• More Tears
Skyler jumped out of the car, “hey what are you doing to my mum!” She cried, running towards him. Irene was right behind her while Raul also got down and followed suit. Elizabeth raised her teary eyes to face her daughter who quickly pulled her up from the floor and hugged her. Skyler could see Desmond's driver holding a bag, presumably her mother's bag. Then he stepped out of the gate and then tossed the bag on the floor. This gesture angered Skyler so she lunged forward, managing to give the driver a good slap before Irene held her back.“How dare you bring your filthy selves to our house and try to harass my mother!?”Desmond smirked. “I can see that you haven't changed one bit, you still talk too much. This house belongs to me since your brother is dead now.”His words felt like a physical blow to Skyler. “Don't you dare ever say something like that again, Ethan isn't dead!”“Oh but he is, haven't you seen the news?”Irene walked forward. “Even if Ethan is dead, what makes you
• Ethan Remembers
Valerie was on a stretcher and right beside her was Antonio. They were both bleeding out and were rushed to the emergency unit. Just outside the hospital was Melissa, along with Jax, Kieth and Lucy. After Antoni had been shot, his men surrendered, and the police came and cleared the crime scene, making multiple arrests as well as ransacking Antonio’s mansion, an opportunity the local FBI had been dying to get. The three lieutenants were spared from the arrest because the chief of police, who despite recognising what they did as illegal, was happy that they had helped bust Antonio. Now with the overwhelming amount of evidence they had against him, there was no way he could escape jail time. In the emergency room, the nurses huddled around each of the victims. Antonio's wound was to his upper back but the bullet went through and came out of his chest. While Valerie was in the stomach. “We’re losing him, we’re losing him!” The doctor screamed as the life support machine beeped loudly.
