Maliyah
I am not happy with mom and dad wanting me to basically abandon my sister but Aspen has a point. I don’t want to give Enzo the chance to control me and my powers. That would be bad. I really hope he can find this flower so I can talk to her again. Even if it’s only one more time. Dad leaves to get some work done in his office and mom goes to check on the twins. Leaving me alone with my guards, uncle Mark and Aspen.
“You still up for a little ass kicking,” uncle Mark teases me.
“Bring it on,” I giggle.
“I’ll just be observing today Maliyah. I want to see how you fight. It’ll give me a better idea on how to teach you,” says Aspen.
“You are very use to using your powers when you are training. This training will also teach you better control of your emotions when you get angry so you don’t lose control of your powers. We will also be hitting gym every morning together. You need some muscle on those little arms of yours.”
“My arms are not little.” Uncle Mark looks at me with his eyebrows raised. “Fine you’re right, but I’m stronger than you think. I could’ve stopped Malayah and kicked Enzo’s butt.”
“Oh really,” says uncle Mark. He rushes towards me, tackling me to the ground. He knocks the wind out of me and has me pinned. I can’t get him off of me. I react and use vines to grow from the ground, wrapping them around my uncle Mark’s body to throw him off of me.
“I’m so sorry uncle Mark. I just reacted.”
“Damn girl,” he chuckles as he gets up, brushing the dirt off. A small cut on his arm quickly heals. “That is exactly what I am talking about. I had you pinned and you panicked, relying on your dragon powers but what if you didn’t have them?”
“But you surprised me when you attacked. I wasn’t ready.”
“And you think the rogues will give you time to be ready for an attack?”
“No.” He has a point there.
“They will attack and kill you without a second thought. I am going to teach you how to defend yourself so they don’t get that chance. Remember they have warlocks and witches too. They could easily find a way to weaken you or create a boundary spell that eliminates all magic. Actually that’s not a bad idea.”
“What?” Uncle Mark ignores my question and calls my uncle Gabriel. Uncle Gabriel appears in the field quickly.
“How can I help you Mark. Hello Maliyah dear.”
“Gabriel I want you to create a boundary spell that eliminates all magic so I can’t shift and Maliyah can’t use her powers.”
“Whatever for?”
“I want to train her to be able to defend herself without her powers. She relies on them too much and I want her to be able to physically defend herself in case she find’s herself in a situation where she is unable to use her magic. Like when Davina trained with Michael when her powers were sealed.”
“I see. This is a very simple spell to recreate for anyone with magic. It would definitely leave her vulnerable if the rogues used it against her,” says uncle Gabriel. He starts chanting something and part of the field catches fire. Once he finishes his spell the fire extinguishes leaving a huge symbol burned in the ground. It looks as big and round like a silo left an imprint in the ground.
“Thank you Gabriel,” says uncle Mark.
“You are welcome. The moment you step onto that symbol Maliyah, you will be unable to use your powers. Listen to Mark. You never know when you may need to protect yourself in a situation like this. I must go now, I am meeting the search party in Peru to help find you sister. I’ll come check on you later.”
I hug uncle Gabriel and he vanishes. I step onto the symbol and try to use my powers. Nothing is happening. I try to shift but I can’t. It definitely works.
“Alright Maliyah, now the real training begins,” says uncle Mark with a grin.
He does not go easy on me. He shows me the way to throw a proper punch and how to get out of a choke hold. I don’t know how many times I fall from him attacking me. I have yet to be able to dodge or wrestle out of his grasp. I am just not strong enough yet. I learned a lot but I still can’t best him. After four hours of being tackled and pinned on the ground, I lay down refusing to get up. I am exhausted.
“Damn it.”
“Language young lady,” scolds uncle Mark but also smiles at me.
“Sorry.” I smile back.
“Maliyah, it’s day one. I really didn’t expect you to easily pin me down. Not without your dragon abilities anyway. You are strong but I’ll take time to build up the strength to take on those that are bigger than you. Let’s call it a day. Tomorrow we work on your building up your strength. Do you still want to go to the stables?”
“Yes please. Let me shower and change real quick.” I race upstairs, shower and grab my riding boots. Mark and Aspen are waiting for me in the foyer.
“Ready to go kiddo,” asks uncle Mark.
“Yep.”
We get into uncle Mark’s truck and drive to the stables. I feel bad I have neglected Beauty for so long. I promised dad I would properly care for her and I broke that promise. As soon as we arrive I jump out of the truck and race to Beauty. As soon as Beauty sees me she nickers and rushes to her gate. I give her a kiss and stroke her neck.
“I’m so sorry girl. Wanna go for a ride?” Her ears perk up and she is trying to reach her bridal hanging next to her stall. “Alright, alright. Let’s get you saddled up,” I laugh. I put on her halter and lead her out of her stall and tie her to a post. I pull out a brush and begin brushing her coat.
“She’s beautiful Maliyah,” says Aspen as he pats her on her neck.
“Thank you. Hannah can you show prince Aspen how to brush and saddle Argo please?”
“Of course Maliyah.”
Aspen follows Hannah, she’s in charge of the stables, and instructs him while he brushes and saddles Argo. Mark is getting his horse Bandit saddled and the guards are saddling spare horses that could use some exercise. Mark looks at his father’s horse Beau and pats him on his neck. Beau is getting old so he’s retired from riding.
“Hannah will you put Beau out in the pasture with Lady,” asks uncle Mark.
“Of course. He’s been looking a bit down lately and not eating as much. I’ve called the vet to come check him out, I’m getting worried about him.”
“Thank you Hannah.” Uncle Mark looks sad. I know Beau is grandpa Thierry’s horse and Beau hasn’t been doing well since he passed away. Beau misses his friend.
“You okay uncle Mark?”
“I’ll be fine. I am not sure how much longer Beau will be with us.”
“I think when the time comes you should cremate Beau and put him with grandpa Thierry. That way they are together.” Uncle Mark looks at me, walks over and gives me a hug.
“I think that is a great idea princess.” Hannah has given Aspen instructions for riding and he appears to be a quick study. You would never know he’s never ridden a horse before. I mount up on Beauty and head for the trail.
“Are you sure you’ve never ridden before Aspen? You look like a natural.”
“I am fast learner. Argo is a beautiful horse, very unique name.”
“My sister named her. Argo is the name of a horse off of a tv show called Xena: Warrior Princess. Malayah loved that show. My sister doesn’t particularly like to ride but if she does, she rides Argo.”
“I can ride another horse if you wish,” says Aspen.
“What? No. Argo is great. I was just missing my sister is all. She would pretend to hate riding Argo but I know she secretly loved it. She became very bonded with Argo.”
Aspen smiles at me. I smile back and ride past him. We head down the trail that I know like the back of my hand. The guards are talking about some football game at the local college. I don’t care for football but my sister would love to be a part of that kind of conversation. I bet the guards miss having her around since they got to go to games for free when my sister wanted to go.
“Maliyah? Maliyah are there?”
“Malayah? Is that you?”
I discreetly look around and make sure no one has noticed my expression. I am startled at hearing Malayah’s voice. I know I shouldn’t be talking to her but I can’t just ignore her. She needs me but I don’t want them knowing I’m talking to my sister again.
“Maliyah I’ve been trying to reach you all morning. Where have you been?”
“I’m sorry. I was training all morning with uncle Mark. Mom and dad want me trained like mom was and like how Michael was training you. They’re concerned the rogues will find a way to make me powerless and attack me. Uncle Mark really kicked my butt today.” I miss being able to talk to her like this.
“It’s fine. Listen, I think we’re going to be moving locations. They’ve begun packing things. Y’all need to hurry if you want to find me. Are you even looking for me?”
“Of course we are, dad ordered many shifters to spread out looking for you in South America. Dimitri has members from the coven to search in South America. Even prince Aspen sent some of his trackers. How do you know you are going to be moved?”
“Maliyah is everything okay?” I look up startled and find Aspen looking at me with worry. I can’t let me notice I am communicating with Malayah.
“Maliyah are you still there,” asks my sister, though it sounds distorted like another person’s voice is meshed with hers. I ignore her question. I need to answer Aspen before he gets suspicious and he tells my parents.
“Everything is fine Aspen why?” As soon as I ask him the question I scream in pain holding my head. It feels like my head is being stabbed my a thousand needles.
“Mark!”
“Aspen what happened?”
“I think she has been communicating with Malayah again. Get Dimitri quickly. Her eyes are turning black and she’s bleeding from her eyes and nose. If they don’t take control of her they are definitely going to kill her.” The guards jump off their horses and tie them to the nearest tree before taking me off Beauty, setting me on the ground. I am still screaming in pain, I just want it to end.
“Dimitri we need you out at the stables now. We are on the trail,” I hear uncle Mark say.
“Maliyah, try and focus. Sever the connection, you must sever it,” Aspen is trying to help but I am not able to focus over the pain. “Dimitri hurry her eyes are almost pure black.” I see Dimitri walk over to me and place his hands on my head while saying some chant.
“Her eyes are returning to normal. Keep fighting Maliyah,” says uncle Mark.
“Maliyah you are going to be okay.” That is the last thing I hear before drifting off into the darkness.
Davina I am in the twin’s nursery when I hear shouting and Derek giving out orders. He sounds so angry and worried at the same time. I put Accalia down in the play area and walk towards the door. Calista puts Thierry down with Accalia. “What on earth is going on,” asks Calista. “Davina!” I hear Derek call my name making me rush faster. I rip open the door and see Mark carrying Maliyah. She’s unconscious and there is dried blood from her eyes, nose and ears. Dimitri has his hands on Maliyah’s head, chanting something. “What happened,” I demand as I follow them to Maliyah’s room. “She was mentally attacked. She appeared to be communicating with someone telepathically. I think Malayah reached out to her first based on Maliyah’s startled expression. We were right, they are using Malayah to get to Maliyah,” says Aspen. I reach for Maliyah as Mark sets her on her bed but Derek stops me. “Don’t love, let Dimitri finish first.” “What is he doing,” I ask. “He’s trying to sever the conn
Davina After weeks of planning and getting things prepared for us to leave, the day finally arrived. We had Carrie make us dresses for the winter ball that is being thrown by the elves and she did amazing as always. Derek asked us not to over pack but looking at all the luggage in the foyer I would say we failed at that task. Between the baby stuff and mine and Maliyah’s luggage we have ten bags. This doesn’t include the Meadow’s household either. I don’t know how Derek only packed one bag for a whole month. “Why is it girls always back so much stuff. Even if we were only going to be gone for a week you would still have this much luggage,” he chuckles shaking his head. “You have four girls Derek. Learn to live with it,” I reply. “Mom! Dad! I’m ready. Are you sure you let the stables know to care for Beauty while I’m gone?” “Of course sweetheart. Beauty will be fine,” Derek replies. “So how are we suppose to travel with all this stuff to another realm,” asks Maliyah. “Well with
Derek I think Davina purposely took longer to get ready tonight. I know for a fact she can get ready faster than she has tonight. I’ll definitely get her back for that one. I slowly walk to Maliyah’s door. I cringe as I knock not wanting to know what lies on the other side. “Maliyah? You ready to go?” “Almost!” “Can I come in?” “Yeah, I’m dressed!” I cautiously open the door and find all her dresses she brought laid out on her bed and the mountain of shoes she brought with her all over the floor. Maliyah walks out of the bathroom in a beautiful rose colored dress. It’s a spaghetti strap and the front comes all the way up to her collar bone. It has a pretty floral design in the lace at the bottom of the dress. She twirls to show me her dress. “Do you like it?” The back stops at her mid back with this lace design up each of her shoulder blades and ties together between her should blades. “You look beautiful darling.” “I just need to put on my black gladiator sandals and I’ll
Maliyah “I think you’d really like this book Aspen. To Kill A Mockingbird.” “I look forward to reading it. Would you like to meet some people.” “I don’t know, this really isn’t my thing.” “Don’t worry. I’ll be with you the whole time.” Aspen stands holds his hand out for me. I hesitate but eventually take his hand and let him lead me towards the crowd to a group of elves he seems to know. “Hello everyone. Maliyah I’d like to introduce you to Lindir, she’s a long time friend. And this is Rohan and his sister Tauriel. We all grew up together. Everyone this is Maliyah, a silver dragon.” “It’s a pleasure to meet you all,” I greet. “So you are a silver dragon, the youngest one to ever transform,” asks Rohan. “That’s what they tell me,” I reply. “You must be very strong then. I’d love to test your powers against my combat skills,” says Rohan. “Umm…I’ll have to clear that with my parents first but I’d be happy to go one on one with you.” “Ignore him Maliyah. He tries to fight ev
Derek The next morning Davina is up early sitting by the window drawing. I am assuming with last nights events and the meeting with the dragons today she must be quite stressed. “Well that was quite the eventful evening,” I say as I stretch out of bed. “What is King Bjarki going to do to the girl,” asks Davina. “I don’t know. Don’t worry love, he doesn’t execute his people just because they said something stupid. He may force her to be a maid for a certain length of time which to someone of high ranking as Lindir would be the end of the world to her.” “Maliyah is only eight and her emotions, especially anger, get the better of her. I’d hate to see what happens when we hit the teenage years with her.” “I am not ready to think about that yet love. With that age comes boys and I’m not ready to deal with boys.” “Well if she starts to take a liking to Prince Aspen that won’t be an issue. He seems like a nice young man.” “It does seem good for her,” I reply. “Have you spoken to Mali
Davina These last two weeks have flew by me. Maliyah and I spend every other day with the dragons learning about our history and training to better control our powers. Maliyah got to meet some dragons her age and they typically take off flying playing tag. It’s nice to see her playing with kids her own age. When we are not with the dragons we are spending time with the royal family. Maliyah trains with with Aspen as much as she can. She has gotten very good at protecting herself. She is looking forward to returning home to see if she can best Mark. Today we are training with the dragons again. “Hello Katla how are you all doing this morning,” I ask. “We are well thank you.” I transform into my dragon and tower over all the other dragons. “It’s amazing. I’m quite fascinated with how you transform.” “I do wish I was able to give you all that ability. You wouldn’t have to hide in fear anymore from the humans.” Aspen said Ryuu visited him once. It’d be nice if I could speak with Ry
Derek Davina never ceases to amaze me. She may not know who she is granting gifts but I think it has to do something with wanting to help others. I think it’s her good heart that allows her to grant these abilities. The girls head to the garden to meet with Ivy while I head to Bjarki’s war room. “Bjarki how ya doin?” “Derek I’m glad you are here. And I see you brought little Thierry. He looks just like your father did at that age, you picked a good name for him.” “My wife decided on the name. My father was like an uncle to her. What’s going on?” “The trackers in South American have gone missing.” “How many did you send?” “Three. They were our top trackers. I think they must’ve found something they shouldn’t have. Gabriel and the shifters lost communication with them in Guatemala. They had a lead that led them to Tikal. They were suppose to check in after doing a search. We never head back from them. Gabriel and some shifters are headed there now.” “Damn it Bjarki, I’m so sorry
Davina I am extremely impressed with Maliyah’s skills. She really hasn’t been working with Aspen that long but he has done wonders in use a few short months. I am so proud of her and even more happy that she doesn’t need to rely on her powers to protect herself. I wouldn’t put it past the rogues to find a way to prevent her from using her powers or mine. Derek and I get the twins situated for the night before getting ready ourselves. I am in the showering rinsing out the shampoo when he joins me. He comes up behind me, kissing the back of my shoulder before moving to my neck. He grabs my breasts, teasing my nipples causing me to moan. “Mmm…Derek.” “Shhhh.” He continues kissing me before spinning me around, pinning me to the wall. He moves his mouth to my nipples teasing me and he continues lower until he reaches my clit. He puts my legs on his shoulders and lifts me up as he continues to tease me. I grab a fist full of his hair as I feel my core tighten. He abruptly stops and lo