Chapter 94
It's been five years since I returned back to my time. A few things have changed the biggest is now the fae realm and the mortal realm is now open again. With the return of wild magic, the fading fae lines that had been left on this side started to regain their magic and life force. So what else has happened I had the twins a year after we welcomed our daughter Nox into the world. She's a wolf with magic. It's too early to tell if she has any fae magic yet. The day after the twins hatched we were called to bear witness for Sharon. When Kalaban formally named her his heir instead of his and Mia's son a few of the clan leaders of the fae took issues with this. So instead of enjoying my babies, I was getting ready to stand up for Sharon.
Before I tell you about the trial let me tell you about my little ones. So giving birth to two eggs was an experience I kinda hope never to do again. The pain was real but they just slid out the eggshells were soft but hardened after a while on the birthstones. When I found out I was pregnant again I had a small okay major denial and panic until Rhett told me the little one was a wolf and only one this time. Thank the goddess. She was born looking like the spitting image of her grandmother Kiko so we named her after her. Mia was overjoyed with the name choice and said it was perfect and their mother would approve. When we reached the halfway mark with the twins, Mia became pregnant as well. The moment Rhett would be able to detect if the baby would be a fox, fairy, or dragon made a difference. To Mia's relief, the offspring is a fairy a fire fairy to be exact. Thorne will be a very powerful fire fairy he will be able to summon hellfire at will. This will also help with him having offspring as he will have a fifty-fifty chance to produce a dragon. I hope this is the start of the return of a proud race.
The twins were born in the burst of flames turning the shells to ash. The ash acts as a bed they will sleep on for the next two years. One was pure white with white eyes the other was so black it seems to suck all the light up around it. The eyes are just as black. Their feathers well okay more of a down but so soft and warm. Between the hell fire in the birthstone and the feathers, they do not need anything else for heat. We have determined one is an ice flame dragon-like Rhett. The other is a fire dragon the flames it coughs up have singed a few curtains. The fire burning inside this little one is so strong it rivals the earth's core. They will balance each other nicely. In two years we will know the gender. Dragon offspring take a lot to bring to a stable life. Almost five years of care go into early childhood.
Now back to Sharon. We arrived at the council room several clan representatives and races are present to discuss whether Sharon can be named heir to Kalaban. With king Rowland wanting to step down now that Kal has at least one mate and an heir his time to rule is over. The only reason he still holds the title is because of the battle over who will be heir Sharon or Thorne. Both Kalaban and Mia are standing firm on Sharon being the first heir and Thorne being second. Sharon and Mia had a long sit down years ago and have bonded both as friends and a mother-daughter relationship Sharon never had.
The talks have gone rounds and rounds before they called me to the stand to speak on Sharon's behalf.
“greetings council I am honored to stand before you and speak on behalf of not only a friend but a mentor. Most of you know me either from a time long ago or in more recent interactions. For those of you who don’t know, I am alpha Ashley sparks KnightFlame. Alpha of the frozen lake pack, lady of the dragon clan, and daughter of king Rowland's daughter years removed. You all have accepted me as a fae princess a title I was hesitant to take.
I didn’t start with the knowledge I was part fae. Nor did Sharon. I can't speak to how Sharon's life began but I know a little of the terror she felt at the hands of Kane Greene. As you all know I was thrown back in time 200 years. When I left this time some things were different but for the most part its the same as it was the first time around.” a few chuckles come from around the room. Taking a breath I continue. “yes Sharon was created from black magic a forced heir but she was not born with once ounce of that darkness in her. She has the light of the fae in her I know you can see it if I can. All of you are centuries-old pureblood fae you can see and feel the wild magic in her, the fae blood. You can smell the link between her and Kalaban.
Kalaban was forced to create Sharon he regretted and hated the magic that the witch Edith used on him to create Sharon. But the moment he met Sharon and saw her heart her very being is bathed in the light. A desire to protect us all. It's that light that made us all standing here possible. Had it not been for Sharon my fathers would not have been the alpha and Lune of the frozen lake. I would have never been adopted by them. My fae magic never would have been awakened. It's because Sharon risked her own life to bring word to the queen and kings they would never have a clue who to look for as early as they did. They wouldn't have had time to prepare for the battles ahead of time. I wouldn't be standing here today.
When Sharon helped to beat Kane Greene she helped bring this future to light. Trust me I live every day with two timelines in my head and this is the one we all want to live in.”
Looking over the council an old troll named mudde stood up “dear princess Ashley it's not that we dought your words we know you can not lie here in the fairy grove. But there is no proof that she is indeed a forced child. We all remember what a wild seedling young prince Kalaban was.”
“you want proof fine wait here.” throwing my jacket off my wings springing I take flight heading to the lake on the way I call the elements to me air to breathe underwater water to speed me through once I dive earth and air being the major players this time but water is cold that deep down and I do have an ice barrier in place. Hovering over the lake Rhett links “are you sure little wolf?” “I am what magic could she have left at this point it's been well over 200 years.” “I will be on the shore waiting chad is standing at the doors to let no one leave be fast please.” Rhett has a healthy dislike for the lake. Being frozen watching the fish for 200 years would do that for anyone. With a nod, I dive down my wings sliding back against my back as I cut through the water.
Making it to the bottom I head to the barrier I had in place. A warm undercurrent wraps around me in greeting. Pushing a burst of heat from me in return back to the water and Sinnann. She no longer has a physical form she is the lake. Melting the barrier I slip inside shooting to the surface. Breaking the water I hover over it as I look down at the skin and bones of the old hag.
“well isn't it the whore. What do I owe this visit? Finally, come to take me out?”
“it's time you answered for your crimes.”
