Katerina
I wake up to a blinding light in my eye and a splitting head ache. I shove the light out of my face and try to sit up.
“Whoa there Kat. Take it easy.”
My vision adjusts and I see Dr. Ase and Tanisha.
“What happened?”
“You hit your head pretty hard during the rogue attack, but you will be okay.”
Realization hits me and I panic.
“Where is Accalia? Is she okay? Why were they after her?”
“Slow down Kat. I will go get Alpha. Accalia is fine,” says Tanisha as she gets up and leaves the room.
Dr. Ase has me several tests to ensure my brain is still working. I try my best to not roll my eyes as he treats me like a child. He has me spread my arms out and touch my pointer finger to my nose, checks my reflexes and my balance. I swear he is going over boa
Derek As soon as I had packed all the essentials, River, the twins and I teleported to the dragon realm. I take in my surroundings and smile. My mate has done a wonderful job overseeing this project. The school has been completed and it seems it’s already up and running. The castle looks near complete and the individual houses are almost done as well. They homes are simple structures made out of wood. The training grounds has also been completed and I see dragons training in their human forms. That’s good, they need to be able to fight in both forms. The dragons appear happy. In the far distance I see my mate. She is talking to some construction workers and hasn’t realized I am here. She appears fine, like nothing had ever happened. I bend down to the twins and whisper to them, pointing at their mother. They squeal with excitement and run to her. “Mommy!” Davina turns and her face lights up with a smile. She bends down so the twins can run into her arms. My heart swells at the sc
Alastor That stupid prince is getting on my nerves. He again as prevented my rogues from obtaining one of Davina’s children. We would have Accalia by now if it weren’t for his interference. It’s time we did something about that. “Sir, you called for me.” I have had so many generals that I’ve stopped trying to remember their names. This one probably won’t last a week. “Prepare an attack on the elf realm.” “Sir? They are highly skilled warriors. We don’t stand a chance.” I glare at him for questioning and growl. He stumbles backwards before stuttering. “Yyyess sirrr. I’ll prepppare the warriors.” If I kill him, then they’ll never be able to save Maliyah’s future. She’ll be mine for sure. Maliyah As soon as I see the pack house in view I collapse. Everything has gone dark. Did I die? Did I use too much power and kill myself? I feel like I should be cold as death takes over but what I feel is warmth and love. I look to my left and see a light. I really must’ve died if I am see
AspenAs soon as I arrive home I rush to my parents chambers. Several elves bow and pay their respects but I don’t pay them any mind. I know my mother is close to giving birth and I fear that whatever Maliyah saw, we could end up losing both my unborn sister and mother. I don’t bother to knock as I push open the door to their room and look out their window to ensure no one is creeping up on the castle.“Aspen, what is wrong,” asks my mother.“How has everything been here? Any threats? Attacks?”“No, everything has been calm son. What is going on,” asks my father.“I reached Maliyah…”“That is wonderful son. Did she wake up,” asks my mother, interrupting me.“No, she shoved me out of her mind.”“That’s odd. Why did she do that?”“She had a vision dad. She saw mom die.”The room goes silent. The look on father’s face is fear. Fear for losing his queen, my mother. Maliyah has never been wrong and we both know it. Those who had visions in the past were always right. This is happening. Eve
AspenIt’s been three months since I left Maliyah. She never did say when the attack would happen and I haven’t been able to bring myself to leave my mother’s side. I feared if I left the attack would happen and I wouldn’t get back in time to save my mother. Davina is four months into her pregnancy with about two months to go. My mother is due any day now, though I am sure she has been in labor for the past six hours.“Mother, are you sure you are alright. You have been having these pains since last night.”“Actually son, I am sure I am in labor.”My mother is concentrating on her breathing as she paces the room while rubbing her hand along her belly. I knew it. Soon I’ll get to meet my little sister, Ada. “I’ll get our healer to prepare for the birth.”Mother nods at me as father rubs her back. She is bending forward with her hands on the bedpost as another contraction hits her. I rush to the healers room and have them return with me. They are running around prepping the room with h
AspenI awake and try to focus my vision so I can identify where I am at. I relax once I realize I am in our infirmary. I sit up too fast as I recall the invasion of rogues. I had ran to protect some children that did not get to a bunk room on time. That damn lion got me good. Anything that happened afterwards is a blur. The room is spinning and I realize my arm is in a sling when I try to move it. I have several stitches on my thigh and there are bandages wrapped around my head. I hope I look better than the lion.“Thank the spirits you’re alive.”I look over and find my father staring at me. He looks as though he hasn’t slept in days and his eye appear broken. I look around the room for my mother and don’t see her anywhere in sight. I look back at my father and he has tears in his eyes. He knows who I am looking for. A tear falls as I try to remain in control of my emotions. We knew
Maliyah“We don’t have much time Maliyah, time differs here than the real world, but Ryuu gave me this opportunity to say goodbye to you.”“Goodbye? I am right here with you. We both died. Didn’t we?”I watch her shake her head at me as tears fall from her cheeks.“Malayah?”“I’m so sorry Maliyah. I chose my path and this was the result. I have accepted that. There was no saving me, but Ryuu said I could save someone else. I chose you. I couldn’t let you die for my mistake, my choices.”“But I am here now. I can stay. I promised to not abandon you, I can’t turn back on that promise now.”“Make me a new promise. Live. Be happy, find love, have children. Live for both of us.”I pull her into a hug as tears fall, staining my cheeks. My heart feels like it’s been ripped from my chest at the thought of having to leave my siste
MaliyahIt’s dark as far as my eyes can see. There is nothing here. I thought we would wake up as soon as we left Malayah and now I want nothing more than to go back to her.“Terra?”“I don’t know Maliyah. I am just as confused as you are. I thought we would wake up.”“Look there is a light. Should we follow it?”“We’ve got no where else to,” says Terra.We slowly walk towards the light. As we let it swallow us whole we find ourselves at the high school. There are kids everywhere running around and goofing off. Some are grabbing books for their next class while others are making out with their boyfriends.“Terra? Is this another vision? I definitely don’t feel like we are awake.”“I believe it is Maliyah.”“Is that us?”It obviously is me, but older. My hair i
MaliyahWell so much for wishes coming true. This can’t be happening. I find myself again at the high school. Same kids are running around and goofing off. Same students are grabbing books and same students are making out. I really don’t want to have to watch this over and over again. It would be like in my own personal hell.I see myself again, where the same outfit, I have my hair in a braid and my make up is perfect. Those same boys are messing around and throwing food. A force field goes up like last time but I notice it’s not me doing it.“Get lost.”I smile as I see Aspen walking towards me and pulls me into an embrace. He snakes his hand into my hair before kissing me. It’s not a short kiss either, it’s passionate and hot. I wish I could describe it better, but I’ve never been kissed. I have no idea what that would feel like.