Dylan's point of viewWe wait for the stroke of midnight on the outskirts of the Rouge's territory. My heart feels as though it is going to beat out of my chest as I look around at Bear, Cookie, and the rest of the guys.How are they so calm…I guess when you do this for a living, it becomes a little easier.I have a few minutes spare as I link up with Ash.*I'm scared, Ash* I say as he replies.*Don't be little brother, everything's fine. The guys will have your back. They won't let anything happen to you. **I know…. I just don't want to let you down*He sighs,*Dylan, you could never let me down; you are an amazing young man even after everything life has thrown your way, you are kind and compassionate but also brave and strong. You are willing to fight for what you believe in…you'll be okay kiddo* *Thank you, Ash, * I whisper.*Please be safe*He smiles before he replies, don’t worry about me. I was born with a thousand lives. Just get that gem for me so I can deal with the Rogues
Ash's point of viewI sit and wait in my little cage high in the cavern, feeling surprisingly calm, but I think that's the effect the dragon heart gem has on me. I've never felt so powerful before; the scales keep appearing and then disappearing again, but the power stays with me.I feel as though I could take on the world.But the gem tells me it's not time, and for some reason, we must wait for the full moon.When the full moon hits, I watch in awe as the teams storm the cage; Picket is the first one to reach me, and I grin as he makes quick work of releasing me.I jump out, grabbing hold of the ropes as I abseil to the cavern's floor. I catch a glimpse of Dylan surrounded by a team as they haul him up to the Dragon heart; I know they will keep him safe.Rouge, and after Rouge comes after me, I get the feeling they don't want to let me go. They must actually think they are strong enough to capture me; that makes me chuckle as I only stayed to be with the stone. My time here has been
Ash's point of viewI lean over and kiss my sleeping beauty. If only this were a fairytale and one kiss would awaken her. If only life was that easy.Ophelia smiles as she says,"We shall have to wait for the next full moon before we can consult the moon goddess."I check my watch; the next full moon is a whole six hours away, six hours until I know if the dragon heart can really cure my beautiful Queen.Six hours too long!I kiss her lips again before I whisper,"I need you both back, baby' Don't forget your promise to me, Anna, your promise to find your way back to me."One last kiss on the lips before I reluctantly head back outside; I need to catch up on my team and my little brother. Who is not so little anymore as he towers over everyone around him.*Can't you shift yet?*I ask as he replies, *I don't know how, Ash, what if I'm like this forever*I chuckle as I reply, *Don't worry Dylan you won't be I've seen the visions of you changing back**Please ask the high witch if she k
The Hidden King and IChapter 77Ash's point of viewAnd so I wait once again for my beautiful Queen to wake up, lying in the bed holding her in my arms. I've missed her so much I cannot wait to look into her beautiful eyes once more.I don't have to wait as long this time because two hours later, my Queue opens her ocean blue eyes; she looks at me and blinks before looking around the room as she whispers,"Ash, where are we?"I smile as I reply, We're back in Eden Forest, baby in Ophelia's house,She frowns, "Why are we back here?'I take her lips in mine, unable to wait another minute as I whisper,"It would seem our little Dragon heir wanted to give his Daddy a fright by making his mummy very ill; the moon goddess put you in a deep sleep whilst Daddy went in search of the dragon heart gem the gem has given our little heir the power it needs and now our little heir's mummy can have a break and enjoy her pregnancy."She blinks, opens her mouth as if to speak and then blinks again.I
The Hidden King and IChapter 78Anna's point of view.I wake up in Ash's arms as usual, but when I open my eyes and look around the roomI notice that I am no longer in the hospital or at the bunker.I turn my head to Ash, he smiles when he sees me awake, and I whisper,"Where are we, Ash?""At Eden Forest, in Ophelia's house."I frown; what the hell! I do not remember being here, and I don't know why we are here. And I listen quietly as Ash tells me everything.I'm carrying the Dragon heir….Ash chuckles as he says,"I know it's a lot to take in. God, I wish you could have seen everything that happened today; I wish you could have seen our baby the way I did; it was beautiful."Bear's deep voice calls from the doorway."About that" He hands me his phone before pressing play; it feels unreal as I look at the screen and watch myself. I'm lying on Eden Rock. I remember it from last time, and I watch as the witches chant and the wolves howl; the most beautiful white lady appears above
The Hidden King and IChapter 79Anna's point of viewI wake up in the morning still wrapped in Ash's strong arms. I let out a sigh of contentment as I watch him sleep; he looks so peaceful when he sleeps, I giggle as I try to slide out of his arms; he lets out a groan but doesn't wake up, After using the toilet, I'm tempted to slide back into the bed beside him, but when I get a whiff of the bacon cooking, there's no way I can; it has been weeks since I've been able to eat properly my stomach grumbles as I follow the smell to the kitchen where I find Bear at the stove, I immediately grab some food as I help him to cook breakfast for the troops, it feels like I've never been away from the place, Bear grins as he says,"Boy, is it good to have you back, little lady?"I smile as I reply; it's good to be back, even though I feel as though I've never been away.He laughs, "Yeah, it must seem a little strange." "More than a little strange," I say with a giggle,"First, I find out that m
The Hidden King and IChapter 80Anna's point of viewAsh and the rest of the guys keep their promise and enjoy the whole weekend off. It is a weekend of fun and friendship, relaxation and happiness. It's good to see the atmosphere like this. It would seem they all needed this, but when Monday morning comes around, it's all back to business and back to planning the next step of this war with the Demons.Ash is up at the crack of dawn as usual, and after a quick shower, I join them in the kitchen as I help prepare the breakfasts for the troops; it's not an easy task when you have a few hundred mouths to feed,I join Bear at the stove, and Dylan and Cookie lend a hand, too; Cookie seems to be a good influence on him. He is not your typical moody twelve-year-old anymore; he is mature for his age and fits in here with all of the other guys. I have heard him talking of his girlfriend, though I do think he's missing her.I know that Ash and Dylan, being the powerful Dragons they are, will b
Anna’s point of viewWe stay locked in each other’s grasp until I shiver in his arms; Ash gently places me down as he whispers.“Let’s get you out of here before you catch a cold baby,” I have to giggle as he passes me a towel hidden in some nook in the cave, and I whisper, “You think of everything Ash”“Everything except spare clothes, I must remember that for next time,” he chuckles. as he hands me his boxer shorts and t-shirt. Once I'm dry, I slip into his t-shirt, which drops to my knees, before pulling his boxers on; he looks at me as he says,“I like you in my clothes; everyone knows that you are mine.”Which makes me giggle as I say, “I think they all know I’m yours by now, Ash.” He smiles.“You were always meant to be mine, Anna,” he says before taking my hand as he leads me back along the narrow ledge to the balcony, which is thankfully still empty, and we step back through the gate unnoticed. We're not so lucky when we get inside, though as all heads turn to look at us, I c