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The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Behave Like Brats
Skyler, Raul and Irene were seated in the school cafeteria during their break. “I really don’t like this Timothy guy, sounds like a thorn in the flesh,” Irene stated, shaking her cup of iced coffee. “Oh trust me, he is a thorn in the flesh, and he’s very classist. He disgusts me,” she said in response. Raul ended up chuckling. “So now that you're class president, I bet Amy and her friends have been trying to pick on you,” he let out, earning him a reprimanding stare from Skyler. Irene adjusted on her seat and shifted forward, placing her elbows on the table as she looked directly into Skyler's eyes. “Is somebody picking on you?”A scoff escaped from Skyler's throat. “No, they couldn't pick on me even if they tried. It's just that these girls like to behave like brats and can be really annoying.”While they were still talking, Skyler spotted Melissa from the corner of her eyes. She was collecting her food tray from the lunch lady and cafeteria. She impulsively raised her hand to c
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Antonio In Melissa's Room
She turned the faucet on with a squeak, splashing her face with water from the sink. She traced the dark lines on her eyes with her fingers before letting out a deep breath. Yesterday she had been feeling sick and it caused her to vomit. Coupled with the weird cravings she'd been having throughout the night, she began to suspect that she was pregnant. She passed around the room restlessly moving from corner to corner, she could only imagine what he would do if she found out that she was pregnant. Would he hurt her? Would he hurt the baby? These questions kept running through her mind as she thought of Ethan. A series of small knocks on the door disrupted her train of thoughts as Melissa, the maid, quietly walked in holding a huge box within her grip. “Good morning, I hope you slept well, this is what you're going to wear to the event this evening.” She placed the box on the bed then turned around to leave. Valerie knew that she needed somebody to talk to, she needed a way of con
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Disadvantage
Ethan couldn't tell who exactly the man he was seeing was, but he remembered seeing snippets of this man's face during his nightmare last night.Giving the context of his dream, he could only assume that this man was a bad person. He remembered a gun being pressed against his head, then he remembered water waves throwing him left and right. Maybe the man had tried to drown him, he thought. There was another person beside Trevor, it was one of Cyrus’s henchmen. The both of them had been sent by Cyrus to look for Ethan in this community because he knew that Ethan wasn't going to be too far off from here, it was the only place he could come to for refuge. That day when the chopper had exploded, most of them had already jumped off the helicopter but the blast disoriented them, scattering them across the sea. And the stormy turbulent waters managed to separate them. Cyrus predicted that wherever Ethan was, he was probably still recovering or at least had not reconnected with the dread
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Skyler's Terror
Skyler was shocked by the fact that the doors were locked. It meant that somebody had locked it from outside. She rushed to the door and slammed her hands against it repeatedly. “Hey, let me out of here!” She yelled at the top of her voice. She wrapped her fingers around the door knob, pulling relentlessly. “I said let me out!” Through the rectangular space on the door which was to serve as some sort of eye hole, she caught a glimpse of Amy standing outside with an evil smirk on her face. Amy waved her hands at her to intentionally make mockery of her situation. “Sleep tight princess,” she said. Sleep tight? What the hell did Amy mean? She thought to herself. Without hesitation, she dipped her hands into her pocket and retrieved her phone, just as she was about to dial Irene's number the room around her began to spin. That was when she noticed it. Incense burners planted on each corner of the room and they were all lit. The more she inhaled the more the effect of whatever was i
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Valerie's Captivity
Valerie's eyes were frantically darting from corner to corner and the moment she saw an opening, she took it. Swerving away from him in an instant. “I- uh… I want to get ready for the event later if you don't mind,” she said softly, trying to pacify him. She knew what he wanted at this point and she wasn't willing to give that to him, in all honesty she would rather die than allow this man to sleep with her. Sensing her refusal, he clenched his jaw in anger, his mood changing instantly. His nostrils flared when he exhaled sharply. “Get ready, the driver will be here at 6:00 p.m. sharp, you better not delay us,” he warned and then left the room, banging the door shut behind him. When he was gone, she let out a breath she didn't even know she was holding, sighing in relief. The longer she stayed here captive, the more she put herself in danger. Even though Melissa had already stated that it was near impossible to escape, she had to try. She had to get out of here. She couldn't let h
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Fond Of Themselves
A sharp hiss sounded as the bus drove away, leaving Ethan and Kayla by the bus stop. They shared a look before he spoke. “So, where to?” He asked, sweeping his gaze around in search. It was still a bit sunny so he had to shield his eyes with his cupped palms. “I think we have to find somewhere to stay and then go to the hospital later, since the police station is a no no.”She began trudging forward and he instinctively followed her lead. “Are we going to stay in a hotel or something?” He questioned. A sarcastic laugh escaped her throat and he arched Dan eyebrow, wondering what it was that she found amusing. “The money that my father gave me wouldn't last in a hostel, there's an affordable inn I know, my mum goes there all the time whenever she comes to the city to sell her produce.”They were still standing by the bus stop when a heavy wind blew past them, causing their clothes to bellow. Kayla held on to her skirt to prevent it from raising up. Light items that could easily be c
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Punishment For Messing With The Commander's Sister
Skyler was pressed against the bed, tears pricking her vision and causing it to become blurry. She thought that this was it, everything was going to be over now and Timothy was going to take away her innocence. But then she saw something, a decorative ceramic mug that she could use to defend herself. She extended her arms in an attempt to reach it but then it was inches away from her grip. Meanwhile on the other hand he was relentless, pouncing on her like a feral beast. She kept fingering the top of the night stand, hoping to reach for the mug quickly. With a groan, she mustered all the energy that she could and stretched, wrapping her fingers around the handle of the mug.With all the strength she could muster, he bashed his head with the mug, causing it to shatter on impact. He rolled off her and she was able to crawl away from him.Wrapping her hands around one of the shards, she pointed it at him. “Not another step closer,” she warned through gritted teeth. He pressed his han
The Legion Commander Strikes Back • Exclusive Party Invasion
They both got down from the car, standing side by side. Antonio was used to events like this so he quickly plastered on a mask, shooting a wide smile at the audience.Valerie who was standing beside him was trying to maintain a neutral expression. This was an exclusive party, which meant that only the important figures of Chelmen would be attending. His hands naturally found their place on her waist. “Don't do anything that might embarrass us, got it?” He whispered against her ears, his tone strict.She offered a nod in response as he ushered them towards their table. The moment they took their seats, the servers were already by their side ready to tend to their needs. Antonio was the one that did most of the talking while Valerie just sat there trying to wear a fake smile, her eyes were roaming the hall looking for even the slightest opportunity to escape. This event was filled with socialites, no doubt ones who were like Antonio. In a world like this she wasn't quite sure who she
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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.
