After the incident with Babygirl when I first arrived I strengthened the ward my parents had originally casted on the room. This was the safest place in the whole castle. I pulled the coverlet up on GrArgen without waking him. He was going to need his strength if we were to be successful in our plan. I quietly left the room and added a little extra protection on the doors just in case.
My stomach began to growl letting me know that I was famished. A hand touched my shoulders briefly and startled me. I turned around to see a sleepy Panda. He gave me a brief smile.
" - Shall we go to the dining hall Majesty? I could really use a cup of coffee." he said.
" - Have you been outside my chambers all night?" i asked. He only nodded. We walked down to the main hall that was still empty. The cook must be up because the main buffet table was almost full of the mornings meal. She briefly popped her head througth the door.
" - Good morning Majesty!" she said as she gave panda a brief nod of acknowledgement." Shall I prepare a meal to take back to Master Darkangel?" she asked. I slowly nodded and added,
" - Could you please double it? I know when he wakes he will be famished." I said. She nodded and headed back into the kitchen. I knew there would be no questions about the extra food because everyone knew that my beast always fed off Dark's energy. I went to the buffet table and got a plate of eggs and bacon and a cup of hot tea. Panda just grabbed a cup of coffee. i shook my head at him.
" - You really should eat something panda." I told him. He just ignored me and began sipping on his coffee. After a few minutes he spoke up.
" - I really am sorry Majesty about last night." he said. I looked over at him.
" - Panda do not worry yourself over it. I have forgiven you already." i said. I got up to get another helping of food when i noticed that my stomach was not doing so good. I looked down at panda and excused myself to go to the ladies room. I just barely made it there before the entire contents ended up in the toilet. I went to the sink to run cool water on my face. I glanced into the mirror and my face had gone deathly white. For a brief moment it was not my face I was looking at but Dark Knights.
" - And now the student shall become the master" the beast laughed. Why was he always so cryptic. I went back into the dining hall to find panda looking at me with a worried look.
" - Is everything ok Majesty?" he asked. I nodded. I grabbed another cup of tea and a couple slices of bread.
" - The meat did not agree with me this morning." I replied. Sometimes when the beast was restless I could not tolerate meat. My nerves have been on edge ever since we returned. The beast inside only laughed. I began to wonder what his problem was this morning. The beast rarely spoke up unless he was agitated or needed to feed. I finished my tea and bread just as the cook came out with a cart full of food. She reached over and gave me a big hug and whispered in my ears
" - I included some things for you too that should help. You must eat." I thanked her kindly and we headed back to my chambers. I looked at panda and told him that he really should go and eat something.
" - I shall be fine. I will be in my chambers resting most of the day." i said as I walked into my chambers with the cart and closed the doors. GrArgen was no longer sleeping on the sofa. The bed chambers opened and Dark and GrArgen emerged.
" - Did someone request room service? I said with a laugh. Dark piped up.
" - I am absolutely famished." I just shook my head as they removed the covers from the plates. GrArgen looked up at me after he removed the last cover which contained a bowl of oatmeal and some crackers.
" - Are you unwell Majesty?" he said. Dark stopped eating and looked at the plate and then to me. There was a look of hope that changed to fear.
" - We need a new plan." he said. I shook my head at him.
" - No the plan will go as planned. My diet has changed only because of the beast love and nothing more. This happens every time he evolves .So do not worry" I stated. I truly hope what I had told Dark was true but deep down there was something different. I excused myself to lay down for a bit. I awoke to a loud scream outside of my chamber doors. I ran into the sitting room to see Dark and GrArgen standing so still.
Everything looked fine here but there was loud screaming coming from the halls. I looked at GrArgen and told him to go hide in my wardrobe until I could figure out what wa going on. He nodded and ran into my bed chambers. I rushed to the outer doors and threw them open. There was a figure squirming in pain just outside. The screams were of such pain. I closed my eyes and released the nightmare ward.
The figure on the floor laid still. I stepped forward and realized it was babygirl lying on the floor and 10 feet away bathed in moonlight was a large kitchen knife. I could hear a large commotion coming from down the corridor coming towards us.
" - What is going on here?" a voice bellowed. Yoda was the first arrive. He quickly bent down and gently raised babygirl into his arms. He looked up at me with anger in his eyes. He quickly looked around just as the corridor began to fill with people. I could see panda in the back with fear in his eyes. He once again looked at me and demanded to know what happened. I told him I was not totally sure of what happened. I awoke to her screams and here she was. He looked as if he did not believe me.
" - What I told you is the truth of it. It seems Babygirl was intent on killing me and my nightmare ward kicked in. That particular ward only activates when a weapon is present and the intent in the person's mind is present." I stated. He gently stroked her cheek.
" - If she dies you will pay for this I swear on my oath to the gods." he said furious.
" - She will be find unlike my nightmares she will not die from this one. It only locks her in a temporary dream state surrounded by her nightmares. It does not drain the light from her." I said heatedly. B1 stepped from the shadows and brought forth the kitchen knife that had been on the floor.
" - Yoda you may want to see this." he said. Yoda just shook his head in denial. His eyes filled with rage and he once again glanced around.
" -Where is Chaospanda?" he said fuming. Panda emerged from the crowd.
" - I thought I told you to guard Storm's room. Where were you?". he screamed. I could see the fear in panda's eyes.
" - It was not panda's fault. I told him to get some sleep until dinner since I retired to my chambers to sleep as well. As you can see my chamber is warded well against intruders. If you want someone to blame for this then you can blame me but mark my words for I shall give you the same warning I gave her, You will have to go through the beast before you can ever see a drop of my blood." I said furiously. He picked babygirl up carefully and walked down the corridor toward his chamber. B1 gave me a smile of acknowledgement and headed off towards the dining hall.
" - Panda I think it is time we headed to the dining hall?" I said nodding at Dark to follow as I reset the doors wards. The next morning at breakfast cook had some oatmeal prepared especially for me. I sat down to eat just as Yoda and a weak looking babygirl came into the room. I glanced her way and she dropped her eyes to the floor. I know I should feel pity for her but she had intended to kill me. Yoda just glanced at me and guided babygirl to one of the dais tables. He yelled for cook. She came rushing out of the kitchen and gave him a low bow.
" - How may I serve my lord?" she said.
" - Get me a bowl of oatmeal for babygirl. She seems to still be sick." he said. He glanced my way and noticed I was eating the same thing and gave me a wird but wondering look. I quickly finished my bowl then had panda escort me back to my chambers. Cook had came by earlier with a cart of food for Darkangel. I began to wonder if she knew that GrArgen was harbored in my chambers. She prepared much more food than was required for one person. I donned my riding clothes and gave Dark a quick kiss.
" - Stay here and protect GrArgen. i will return shortly." I said .He pulled me close and whispered,
" - Please be safe my love." I gave him a big smile and reassured him that I would be. I whispered back,
" - Panda shall be with me and he will not let them hurt me."
" - But Majesty I do not trust him." he said
" - I know Dark my love but I have learned to trust my gut feelings and my gut says he will protect me."I whispered gently. I gave him another kiss then left out of the room. Chaospanda was waiting to the side.
" - Where is it you wish to go Majesty?" he asked.
" - I feel like a little ride. But first I need to stop by the kitchen and pick us up a lunch." I said.
" - As you wish Majesty" he said and we headed to the castle kitchen. Cook was suprised to see me again so soon.
" - What can I do for my queen? " she said as she gave me a low bow.
" - I shall be requiring a picnic lunch for two please." I said kindly. She glanced over and saw panda. She gave me a frown. I gave her a little laugh.
" - Since Panda has been such an excellent guard I wanted to reward him with a little treat is all cook." She still gave me a frown and said,
" - Will my queen be back in time for the Coronation Feast this eve?" I took a step back. So that was the big event. He planned on crowning himself king. But to do that would require a marriage to me and I am already married. She leaned in close.
" - Majesty you must beware. There are rumors of Dark being a traitor. They will be looking for him You must warn him." I had not thought of that. I looked at her and told her i will warn him and grabbed the finished basket."Love" I called out in my thoughts. There was no answer. I was hoping that the link was still there.
" - Majesty I overhead everything. GrArgen and I are preparing to escape as we speak. B1 and heamt is with us. We are going to the catacomb tunnels underneath the castle. The only way in is through your room and it is heavily warded so none will follow us. Please be careful and keep your eyes on panda. If something happens to you I will kill him". I gave Panda a cheerful smile. I had a thought and I needed proof. It was a beautiful day outside as we rode to the mountain pass. It felt good to get out of there. Even Panda began to loosen up.
" - Where are we going Majesty?" he asked. I smiled.
" - A very peaceful place. But when I ask you to trust me you must do as I say" I said. He gave me a nod. I stopped legolas and climbed down.
" - We have to walk from here." I said.
" - What about the horses majesty? They will surely run away". he said. I gave him a smile.
" - I asked you to trust me. The horses will be fine. This place is magically protected." I raised a hand to him indicating he needed to take my hand. He peered into my eyes with doubt but i just kept on smiling.
" - Please trust me. I think you will like what I want to show you." He took my hand and I told him to close his eyes." Think of the one thing your heart longs for and hold on to that thought and take a step forward." I said. We both closed our eyes then took a step forward." Open your eyes Panda" i whispered. I opened my eyes to see we were at the waterfall. There was a woman with beatitful red hair with a small baby. I was stunned to see my mother with me when I was a baby. How can this be right.
My thought was of panda's desire. I looked over to see tears streaming down his face. My mother was singing a lullaby to the young me. I felt panda try to pull his hand from mine but I tightened the grip.
" -How is this possible? Fiera is dead. I was 16 when I first fell in love with her. This had been our secret place before she chose Mysterio as her mate. Mysterio did not deserve her. I loved her so much. She made all of the shadows recede. I would have died for her if she had asked it of me. She was fated to be with me but because of that stupid mage prophecy we could never be together. I had to love her from a distance." he said softly. He looked over to me.
" - I saw the way Stevos looked at you majesty. So I know that you understand the feeling. Stevos had a way out but I did not. I had to live with this pain for the last 18 years. You were two when the mages came. That was the last time I saw fiera alive." he said with a sigh. I could see the tears rolling down his cheeks in small streams." Panda I am so sorry to bring up this pain again for you. I did not realize it was my mother that you secretly loved." I whispered. He turned and looked at me.
"- There is nothing to apologize for, majesty. I should thank you for giving me one more glance at her for the last time." The memory slowly faded away and all that remained was the peaceful sound of the waterfall. He smiled at me then said,
" - Let us eat our lunch quickly. We need to be back before the feast or Yoda will have my head on a spike. We got back with more than enough time for me to take a long soak in the tub and then get dressed. The soak helped with my sore muscles from the ride and to clear my head for what i must do tonight. Dark came up from the catacombs early to allow my beast to feed from him. I hated seeing him so white once I awoke. I had been feeding off his energy for the last 2 days and it definitely was taking a toll on him. It seemed like I was draining more from him than I should be. I just shook my head. I shall think about that after all this mess is taken care of. I took extra care with how I looked tonight. Instead of my blue dress I opted for a crimson one that had been my mother's. It was a little more revealing than most of my clothes but it would work to my advantage. I took a look into the mirror and was suprised at how much exactly I looked like my mother. There was a knock at my door. I hurried to slip on my shoes and answered the door. I was suprised it was Yoda and not panda coming to escort me to the feast.
" - Good Evening, My Queen." he said. He looked me over then sighed." You look so much like your mother." I could not help but blush. He glanced around."
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