The view from the terrace was amazing. While Axel held Sophie by the hand, he was very nervous about the impending confession. Just like nine years ago. He still didn't know how to express his feelings for her.
She was everything to him. Her smile, her tenderness, her affection, everything was invaluable to him. And now he wanted to confess to her, If it was meant for them to be together, the love of their friendship will become even stronger.
Now no one was going to interrupt them, no one was going to run.
He grabbed Sophie by both hands and stared at her dark eyes with his full love. Sophie also felt that love, and he was everything to her, her happiness, her love. Forever.
She stared at his amber lovely eyes and her hair curled up with excitement. Axel could barely speak, but he was ready. The moment had come.
"I wanted to tell you something very important, and I can't hide it anymore after I see you again. To me, you're a priceless friend who can support me when I'm alone. Get me on my feet. I've always tried to help you and never be sad.
I don't know when or why, but my feelings for you have changed and become stronger. Because I... I loved you, Soph. And I always will. I want to always be there for you and support each other. I know it's crazy, but I can't stop the feeling I have for you...." he was so excited he could barely sort out his words.
Sophie was speechless. Tears of happiness streamed down her cheeks and she smiled.
"I feel the same way, Axel. I've never stopped loving you. You've been everything to me since we were little.
When my heart was beating like crazy for you, when I looked at your eyes when you were protecting me, helping me. You are everything to me in this world. My happiness, my everything. I was waiting for you, Axel, to show up again and finally be happy, and I will be yours like you are mine!" answered through tears and hugged her beloved and he hugged her too, happy to heaven.
In the night sky, their glow shone with their full might. It was it; their world was finished when the two lovers revealed their feelings and merged like one.
After the two young lovers enjoyed the moment of their love, they returned inside, held by their hands and incredibly happy. Isabel and Lucas immediately noticed them and were delighted.
"When I look at it, you've finally confessed how you feel! Your love was clear to me the first time I saw you. Congratulations have only happiness! "Iza laughed and hugged her best friend.
"Well done, brother! At last, you confessed! Hey, I lived to see it!" Lucas hugged his brother grinning and everyone was happy.
Then the bell rang - the Queen was going to speak. Next to her were Axel and Lucas's parents and Isabelle's: Queen Annabelle, with her long light blonde hair and black eyes, and King Philippe with his dark-black hair and light blue eyes.
Next to them stood another couple who ran the Air Kingdom.
Although the Princess of the Earth and the Prince of the Air Nation were engaged and had Isabel and Thomas (although he had disappeared without trace) who bended both elements, the people desired a separate kingdom for the Air Nation with other king and queen.
Alongside the four friends, all those people in the room had come to hear the message of the rulers too.
"Today, all nations have gathered in one place to officially announce the International Magic Tournament and the five participants from each nation will prepare for the first round in a week.
This year is the 50th anniversary, despite my ban, the Fire will also be involved and maybe, after the Games, we'll go back to our old good relations.
This year, my daughter Sofia will also participate in and the Prince of Fire Nation – Axel, also for the first year. I wish you all good luck and may the force be with you!" gave her speech with authority Queen Selena.
As soon as she finished her speech, the rulers raised their hands in the air and, by their strength, raised the flag of the Tournament, which sparked in the colours of the elements, and the tournament was officially opened.