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Chapter 16: The Aspiration of the Majesty from the Drops of the Moon.
Tir Asleen,
Hundred twenty moons later.
On one lazy afternoon, the world almost stopped to a face that swiping in the ground. With nothing but a muffled sound, carrying a bag full of shame, wash-out and dry.
A white horse was restless in the middle of the dusty and sluggish afternoon on the pathway of the Palace. A large leather pouch was dropped from a horseman who stopped at the entrance. The guards looked at the familiar face and paid their respects.
"Princess Kit, welcome back to Tir Asleen."
With the Guards greeting, she was answering with a complicated face.
"Well, I guess, I'll be back here for good.."
When she entered the palace, her Mother met her, eyes are focused on the luggage she was carrying.
"Hello, Mother." Her greeting was as heavy as her baggage.
Sorsha wondered so she asked. "I didn't expect your visit..." she looked at another small pouch on her back. "Your long visit..."
Kit placed her other pouch beyond her feet to hand the crumpled paper to her Mother and felt a doubt.
"Mom... Jade wants to give you this......"
Sorsha was even more surprised when she opened and read it. While Kit was about to go to her room.
"Stop right there."
Sorsha reads the contents of the letter in front of her.
"Greetings from Jade to the Queen of Tir Asleen.
Sorry, but I would like to return the Princess to you. In this case, we have a misunderstanding which grew quite unexpectedly.. I didn't let the kids go with her because she over treated them well. She spoiled them until they no longer followed proper manners. I hope you can understand me..
Jade,
Just a moment Kit" The Queen raised her voice. Kit returned to where Sorsha is." What did you do this time?"
The Princess pretended not to hear anything. She knew it was her fault, so she turned a deaf ear. The Queen asked her again, and this time, she was angry. This is not the first time this has happened, but this time she was kicked out of their house.
"Kit?!!"
Sorsha's voice got louder so she was forced to answer.
"Okay... okay... it's all my fault. I'm trying to be a good parent. Is it wrong to support what the children want...?"
Her defense is out of place. Now Sorsha knows why Jade wants them to be separated.
"Go into your room and I want you to think about whether what you did was really good or not. It's a shame, my goodness..."
"Okay. Miss you Mom..." Said before leaving.
When she got to her room, she left her things on the floor and lay down on the bed. Looking at the ceiling and thinking.
"So that's it, every Fairytale doesn't really have a happy ending? But why? Is there something I haven't done?"
Her left foot reached for the small pouch on the floor. Then she took and opened it. Inside, were books that she had yet to write. She just sighed and remembered her two children and Jade.
Kit was happily married to Jade. Since they both love adventure, they decided to live near at the Mother's Gate. Close to Tir Asleen and close to Wildwood. Jade herself designed their house. With a mixture of strong wood and stone, their home is simple, plain and very very cozy. They have a garden where there are flowers, vegetables and trees with fruits. They also have their own horse stable and their own barn for various animals.
Jade fulfills well in every duty given to her while Kit decided to continue writing and travel to different kingdoms. She learned a lot in each of her travels. She also had an interest in trading. So Sorsha was very happy when she found out about the good things her daughter was doing.
"I am delighted with your hidden knowledge. I never thought we would have allies just because of goods. This will be a great help in the development of our Kingdom. Especially now that Nockmaar is settled, many will decide to visit there."
"Mom, you must be passionate about your children. You just don't know what I'm capable of." Kit is proud of that.
"Really?!" Doubt of the Queen.
Kit hugged her Mother. "I have more dreams for you to be happy."
"Well, I would be happier if you and Jade could give me a Grandchild." said the Queen kissing her daughter.
Maybe Sorsha was right, she and Jade would be happier together when they had kids. But that day will come. They will find a way.
One night at the Cottage. The Princess had not even got off from her horse. She could smell what Jade was cooking. They prefer to live a simple life and they liked it more because of staying in Wildwood and Nelwyn. Very simple and just full of love. And even though Jade is busy with her assigned responsibilities, she is still able to fulfill her duties as a housewife.
She stopped preparing the table when heard a knock on the door. She smiled and walked over to open it. When she opened the door, she was greeted with a bouquet of roses with her loving Princess. Wearing her greenish brown tunic and her head scarf, she caught the attention of Kit that is excited to see her.
"You are more beautiful than the night. You are brighter than the full moon. I have nothing more to say.. And I love you." Kit said poetically.
Jade's face became serious instead of happy, she was annoyed.
"Come on in, you're late again. I've been waiting for you like forever. Why are you just now?"
The Bone Reaver asked as Kit kissed her.
"Because.... I have picked the most beautiful flowers for you. Isn't it very romantic?"
"No.." stopped kissing from Kit and turns mad. "Kit, I'm hungry."
So the Princess dragged Jade into the dining room. She was seated, served and caressed her, through a very gentle massage. The Bone Reaver can't help with those soft hands caressed her shoulder down to her waist. She looked up and kissed Kit on the lips. But, just like Jade said, she's hungry. Soon as she touched her face, the Princess smiled then she heard Jade's stomach grumbling. She stood up and spoke.
"You're right, my Bun is really hungry."
Jade always smiles when Kit calls her Bun. Kit loves it when she wears her headscarf to cover her wispy hair.
"You are really beautiful."
Kit admiration becomes overwhelming. Slowly sat next to her, but she didn't want to let go of Jade's hand. She straightened herself up and asked how her day was.
"How was your day?"
Jade took the lead in answering with a tired face.
"I'm tired Kit, I'm sorry. I can't indulge you right now. With the number of people who wanted to join the Shining Legion, my time was running out in training them."
"You don't need to do that. And please, I just want your mentorship to be easier for you. Allow me to give it to Ballantine. So you won't be too tired."
Kit is doing everything to make her feel better. Jade smiled into those puppy eyes looking at her, Kit always does this when she's not having a good day.
"Sounds like, you want to say something?"
"Jade, I love you and I will do everything for you. I don't want you to get tired, I don't want you to be difficult with the jobs that are given to you. You are a Princess, and as a Princess, they have to serve you."
The question turned to Kit.
"Tell me, did she ask you about that again?" She laughs.
"Of course not, Mom and I have talked already." She denied.
"Kit, I know..." She knows when she's been denied.
"Didn't you say, you're tired, let's eat." Kit answered her.
After they ate, Kit put away their dishes for washing so that the tired Jade could rest. This is what they always do. Jade cooks, and Kit cleans. When suddenly Kit heard a knock on the door. It was getting late at night and they weren't expecting anyone to visit.
"I'm opening the door don't worry, are you expecting a visitor and it looks like he's late."
Kit said while washing the dishes. She stopped and wiped her hand on her clothes. Something that disgusts Jade when she sees her doing it. When she opened the door and there was a messenger from Cashmere. He was carrying a basket of fruits.
"A happy greeting, from the Kingdom of Cashmere. I'm sorry if I'm a little late. The Grace Cherliandrea wants to give these fruits. Her tribute to your goodness."
Kit just stared and couldn't believe it.
"Well, please say my… I mean our thanks."
"Your message will reach The Grace. Good evening, Your Majesty."
As the messenger left, Kit took the basket of fruits and headed to their room.
"Look what I have here." Noticed the small card with writing on it and showed to Jade, the Bone Reaver was pleased with what Kit had brought.
"Moon fruits!!!! Oh... If you only knew how much I dreamed of eating this." Jade said excitedly.
She pulled Kit, and they sat on the bed. While Kit was wondering.
"What is a moon fruit?" Kit asked.
As far as she could see, it was no different from strawberries, pomelo, apple and her favorite, watermelon. In her observation she was disappointed.
"It's just a fruit, not a big deal. I could give you fruits tomorrow if you want."
Kit doesn't know anything about moon fruits so she doesn't understand what Jade means.
"Kit, they are moon fruits. They are sweeter than ordinary fruits. They have a unique taste and that is rare here in Tir Asleen and Wildwood."
But Kit was not impressed by what the Bone Reaver said. "Okay, whatever you say. They look like fruit to me."
She silenced Kit and kissed her. She fed Kit some fruit to taste, even though she's a bit unsure but surprisingly, she liked it. Kit didn't like to eat vegetables and fruits, but at that moment they finished eating all the fruits in the basket.
"Wow, that was delicious."
Admiration of Kit lying down and looking at the ceiling. Stroking her fullness and feeling the satisfaction she never felt before.
"Shall we plant a moon fruit, what do you think Jade?"
She turned to gaze to Jade, but she had already fallen asleep due to tiredness. Tried to stand up and kissed her good night. Putting away the eaten fruits so Jade could be covered with a blanket and she could sleep soundly. Kit couldn't understand how she felt, but she was happy, very light and confident.
The next day, they both woke up dizzy. Kit couldn't move properly, and Jade is out of sight.
"I don't feel good. That Moon Fruit makes me..."
She felt like she was going to throw up so she got up and went to the washroom. While Jade was still inside, she couldn't open it.
"You done?" She asked Jade.
"No. I think it's because of the fruit we ate last night."
Kit couldn't make it and threw up at the door.
"Yeah, that fruit is bad, I won't eat that again."
In that day, they did not go to their duties. The Queen did not notice this. But it was followed by the next day, until they did not return to the palace at all.
The next day was the day of the Majesty's visit. And they visited them twice every moons. Every time they went there Madmartigan bring them some food supplies. Until during their visit.
"Looks like the kids are still sleeping... Sorsha. Are we too early for a visit?"
Madmartigan wondered. He is worried because he bought a lot of fish from the Fishing Village.
"The sun is high Mads, surprising that their windows are still closed. Have they left?" The Queen wondered.
But they noticed that the horse are complete at the stable.
"Come and I feel something not good." Sorsha wondered again.
They got off their horses to knock on the house. The couple knocked a few more times before Jade opened the door. She was limp and pale. The Queen became worried and led her before she fell.
"You alright?" Sorsha concern makes her wander around to see her daughter.
"Your Majesty, Kit and I have been like this for a few days. So please I am sorry for you to see us, with our messy house." Jade explains.
"That's alright, I will summon a healer. Madmartigan. Go back to Tir Asleen, to bring a healer and come back here. This what I am telling you from the beginning. You should at least have a guard so that someone can be ordered."
Madmartigan didn't waste any more and immediately went back to find a healer. While Sorsha heated the water and took care of the two. Kit was lying in their bed, vomiting and feeling sick at times. Sorsha didn't know what to do. After she had Kit and Jade dressed, she rested them on the porch to get some fresh air.
A few moments later Madmartigan arrived with the healer, two Guards and two servants. While the healer checked on the Princess and the Bone Reaver, the servants cleaned the house and cooked for them to have something to eat. The windows are open now and the house is clean again. Finally, the healer completed the examination.
"Your Majesty, my examination of the Princesses is over." The Healer said to the Queen that very worried.
"What is wrong with my daughters?" Sorsha asked.
"Well, I'm happy to tell you that they're both pregnant. Congratulations Queen Sorsha, Sir Madmartigan. You're going to be Grandparents in such time. I'll go now and make my way to Nelwyn Village before returning to Tir Asleen. You can count on that they are in good condition."
The couple were left stunned and did not seem to fully understand what had happened.
"How did they get pregnant?"
Sorsha was wondering while Madmartigan immediately understood what it meant. He was so happy that he has shaken the Queen's shoulder involuntarily out of joy. Sorsha was about to slap him, but Madmartigan kissed her on the lips.
"You are going to be a Grandma.. Sorsha. I'm going to be a Grandpa. Think about it, there are children again in the palace of Tir Asleen. It will make Zivian jealous of us."
Because of this, they stayed at the Cottage for the meantime. They did not know how to explain this to the two.
"Something they have done to make them pregnant." Sorsha is still wondering.
"My Sorsha, don't wonder anymore, we are blessed that we have grandchildren." The man was really excited.
Night came, and the Queen prepared a delicious dinner. The two also come to eat and were surprised by what was prepared on the table.
"That's a lot of vegetables." Kit complained.
The Bone Reaver sat down quietly. So far, their condition is fine. Sorsha served food to Kit and Jade. So the Princess asked what was going on.
"You are taking care of us, that is very weird."
"My daughter, get used to it because from now on we will take care of you. We don't want you to get sick." Madmartigan explained. "You can say whatever you want but no adventures." He added.
"I will be heading to Galladoorn in the next few days. The new recruits will be arriving for training this moon." Jade said when she suddenly remembered something.
"Well, I'll send someone for that, Jade, so don't worry." The Queen said.
Kit stopped eating and was worried. She asked what was going on. Why do they need to have a Guard and servants.
Mom and Dad, tell us what is really going on. This Cottage has been small to have servants and guards.
The couple looked at each other and did not know how to put this into words. Madmartigan took courage and patiently talk to them.
"Um...." He shook while sweating. "Okay, okay, listen carefully. I'm only going to say this once."
Kit and Jade crossed arms together.
"Kit, Jade, you two are pregnant." He sighed after saying. "Yeah, I said it."
Kit laughed at what they heard. Kit laughed at what Madmartigan said. That makes the Queen stood up and was annoyed. She dropped the wine glass which silenced everyone.
"Listen you two. We didn't know what you were doing and you both got pregnant. Now you're going to laugh at us?!!" Sorsha said angrily.
Kit stood up to apologize. "Mom, I'm sorry but you should be happy, you will have grandchildren, not only from me, but also Jade. Right Dad, Mom's problem has been solved. Tir Asleen will have an heir, could you imagine that?"
Instead of being happy, Sorsha had more questions in her mind.
"And whose is that from?"
"Mom, just like Elora told me, questioning is baseless. Let's just be thankful." Kit answered.
Sorsha was not convinced while Madmartigan was excited. Now he is thinking of the names of his future grandchildren. And for the time being, they did not return to the Palace to make sure that they were in good condition.
As the days passed, Sorsha noticed that the Princess was deep in thought. Unlike Jade, Jade is obedient, she follows everything the Queen orders. She learned to cook some specialties of Tir Asleen and knitting which Kit hates so much.
One day while Madmartigan went to Wildwood to bring news to Scorpia about Jade's pregnancy. Sorsha caught up with the two on the patio talking.
"I am really wondering... how we got pregnant at the same time... Not because I have solved my mother's problem but because we have never been into a man." The Princess is trying to see the problem she can unsee.
"Couldn't it be from fruit?" Jade confusedly answered.
Kit laughed. "Fruits? What, are we trees now?"
The serious Jade thought even more annoyed.
"Because, that's when we started to feel bad. I felt strange. Do you think?"
There was no serious talk with Kit at any time, so she left her alone outside.
"I'm sorry, I'm just kidding. It's really different when you're pregnant, you're sensitive." And laughed a lot.
She kept quiet when she saw her mother coming. Their house was too small to not hear anything. She greeted then sat down.
"Hi Mom, have you heard all that?"
"Yes, and we need to talk about the thing inside you."
The Queen held the face of her Princess, one by one she looked at her eyes, ears, and checking everything to find out if she could be wonder of something or not. Something that made Kit mad.
"Mom, seriously?! Did you think that the old man on the mound possessed us?"
So Sorsha let her go.
"Mom, shouldn't you be happy that you have a grandchild, not once but twice, at the same time." Kit proudly answered.
"I didn't know what to feel till now, who is the Father of the one you are pregnant with?"
"I don't know. We just woke up and boom! We were pregnant." And Sorsha is even more unconvinced.
Meanwhile in Wildwood. Boorman met Madmartigan on the way. He brought fruits for them.
"Madmartigan, it's a miracle that you came to visit. What can I do for you?"
"I need to talk to Scorpia." Excitedly answered.
The Tribal leader's voice exploded in the tent.
"Jade is pregnant?!!" The Tribal Leader wondered.
"Yes and congratulations." Madmartigan happily responded.
"How did Jade get pregnant?" She wonders.
"Well, pregnancy moves in mysterious ways. We were also surprised but I'm happy because Sorsha and I are about to have a grandchild. And you're going to be an Auntie. That's why I came to inform you because Sorsha plans to move them from the Palace until they give birth." He added.
"They? Is Kit is also pregnant?"
In disbelief, they join Madmartigan back in the Cottage. They catch up with Jade harvesting oranges in their backyard.
"Jade!!" Scorpia shouted excitedly while running up to the Bone Reaver.
"You're in too much of a hurry." Jade responded with an embrace.
"Mads said, you and Kit are pregnant, is that true?"
"Yes, that's true, that's why I didn't go out for a few days because the Queen didn't want us to go anywhere, but it's okay so I can rest." Jade explains.
The Tribal Leader couldn't believe it, she didn't even know what to say. She was very happy to see her again with her arms covering the Bone Reaver there was no place for her joy upon the news.
"I'm happy for you, Jade."
With more and more people at the Cottage, the competition won't go away. Especially between Scorpia and Sorsha. The Queen is inquisitive while Scorpia is simple. Scorpia prepares anything for them to eat while the Queen is ostentatious when she prepares something. They are the heated eyes at home, no one has spoken.
Until Kit and Sorsha got a chance to talk again. They have been here for several moons, so the Queen must return to Tir Asleen and take them with her.
"We're not going with you. We're staying here." Kit protested to her Mother.
"I cannot leave you here.."
Their conversation overflows, it can be heard outside makes Madmartigan intervened again.
"Hey.... slow down... Soft tone. It's not good for a pregnant woman to have a debate and my grandchild might turn into a mushroom. It's better if you talk properly." Madmartigan pleads.
"When did that Kit listen to me?" The Queen is sulking.
"Kit, give your Mother a chance, it's only a few moons. Besides, this is for you too. We love you so we appreciate you. So please, obey..." He begged again.
"Okay..." Kit entered quietly and went to her room.
"See... you just have to talk to Kit calmly. That way she will follow you."
But the Queen's pride is not convinced.
When the Tanthalos returned to Tir Asleen, she immediately sent messages to Willow, Galladoorn, and Cashmere.
A few days later, Elora was happily walking when a messenger arrived from Tir Asleen.
"Your Majesty, message from the Queen of Tir Asleen."
The crumpled paper was held out. She immediately opened and read it.
"Thank you very much, please express our joy for the Princesses"
Next she headed to the Throne Room to share the good news.
"Mother... the messenger of Tir Asleen has brought good news."
"That news seems to have pleased our Princess." Lili said.
Cherliandrea was secretly smiling because she already knew the reason.
"The two Princesses are pregnant." She excitedly said.
"Oh, thanks the heaven for that, my Seed. Sorsha has been granted. Well, we have to prepare, My Queen, choose the best gift for this and My Seed, I hope that in the coming days someone will ask my blessing for you."
Elora was embarrassed, she blushed at what she heard.
"I'm sorry but I need more time to think and make a decision."
"Take your time my Seed."
Next, the messenger came to Galladoorn and rushes to find the Majesties. The King of Galladoorn is eating lunch with his family. A message for him from Madmartigan and that never-ending jealousy continues.
"Sorry to bother, Your Highness. But you have a message from Tir Asleen."
They were all excited because this was the first message after the Unity from the Princess. Zivian opened it, and he was surprised. You can see the big question on his face.
"Father, is there anything wrong with the letter?" Graydon asked.
"The two Princesses are pregnant......?! How come?!"
To his surprise, Graydon and Arianna were happy. But the King who is still in the middle of his doubt. So his grief went to Graydon.
"Graydon, you need to propose marriage to Elora, so I can have a grandchild."
"Zivian, stop, it's not good. You shouldn't rush Graydon just for what you want." Arianna scolded.
"But My Queen…."
"Father, I still have a lot to go through with Elora. Her parents are not just Majesties. Remember, her Mother is a Divine Being and Queen Lili is her Successor. Elora is one of a kind, she is not only a Princess but an Empress of all Andowyne."
"It's up to you, as long as I don't want to be startled by being a Grandfather. I want to be strong enough to see my grandchildren."
And the Prince was upset when he heard that. While King Hastur was not happy with the news, Mims and Willow were happy to receive it.
"I can't believe there will be children again in Tir Asleen. Will they be, girls or boys? So I can prepare the gifts." Mims said very excited.
"Mims, you can give any gift as long as it's from the heart, but all I'm thinking is how? Well then, I hope Sorsha is happy here. You know that, she's too much." Willow explained
The pregnancy of two Princesses is not easy, especially for the Queen of Tir Asleen. Since it was the first time for Kit and Jade, the Queen was keeping an eye on them. With so much being forbidden to them, it wouldn't work for Kit.
One day, Sorsha met Jade walking alone in the garden. She stopped when she met Sorsha with a flat face. She knew that she would be angry with them again for disobeying her order.
"Jade where is Kit?"
The Bone Reaver couldn't answer with nervousness.
Kit is in the Square and arguing with a shop owner. There is a misunderstanding between tenant and she is trying to settle the tension.
"Wait!!! How can we understand each other, if we're talking at the same time...!"
Her voice dominates the crowd. She is showing off her baby bump and it is noticeable, people seem to be nervous when they meet her very close. Like Sorsha, she doesn't care about her situation, what she cares about was their Kingdom to be in order.
The argument was only prolonged due to improper payment of rent. And it got worse because the landlord evicted the tenant. No matter what Kit does, it won't change his mind. This is where Kit got angry at the same time that someone was clinging to her side. She could feel it so her irritation increased.
"Don't mess around there and I'm not done with them yet."
She didn't pay attention to it and gradually everyone became silent until she was the only one left speaking.
"What now? Why are you silent now?"
The space around her loosened, and someone approached her again. When she retaliated out of annoyance, someone grabbed her.
"Mom?!" She was surprised.
Sorsha sent the people away, and the Land Lord pulled the tent so they could fix their problem themselves and their Majesties could talk.
"Mom, what are you doing here?" She asked the Mother who was looking at her with a long face.
"I should be the one to ask you that, Kit? What are you doing here at the market?"
And there was no end to their argument until they returned to the palace. Their exchanging of word can break a wall and it could be heard in the corridor, in the hallway until they reached the ward where Airk, Jade and Madmartigan were sitting.
"Mom, I have to go out, look, I've been here for a few moons, people are already making trouble there." Kit is insisting.
"I have assigned people to take over your duty. It's only a few months until you give birth. Can't you wait?"
Madmartigan stood up to sit Kit down and away from Sorsha.
"Sh.. hey hey.... stop Sorsha please..."
"You're always on her side again. Then later, something happens there, well, it's up to you...! I had enough of her. " She sulky left.
When the Queen left, Airk and Jade looked at Kit while her Father was talking to her.
"Kit, you are about to give birth, it's dangerous for your baby to wander anywhere. Later someone will bump up on you and you miscarried, or you might stumble and you miscarried. Kit, we are just concerned to you. This is your first born and this is one of my grandchildren. I don't let anything happened to both of you."
"Okay, okay, fine. I'll stay... but for the sake of everything, those people you sent to substitute for me, tell them to be more cautious." Kit reasoning was out of rage that Airk raised his hand.
"That probably me... I am sorry... I will make a new resolution to that. Just please, obey what Mom said."
"Then do your job properly." Madly said.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Ashamedly answered.
That night before going to sleep, Jade talked to her because she was still restless.
"Kit, we will give birth in just two moons, I hope you obey the Queen, this is for you too."
"If only you knew, I am not comfortable being here. Why did we come back here. We are fine in our house even if it's simple." Kit is insisting.
Jade comforted her, she is more irritating than the Bone Reaver. Giving her hugs and kisses, but the Princess wants more. So she was reprimanded again.
"Not yet, we cannot do that yet. Better you obey everything.. Okay, good night I love you.."
"Love you too Bun." She was left awkwardly blank.
The next day, Kit woke up to the light of an open window. She saw Jade standing and sunbathing. She looks even more beautiful in her maternity dress. Printed pink flowers and maple leaves. She was glistening, from the sun.
"Good morning my Bun, you woke up early." Greeted by Kit.
"Princess, get up, the sun is good for a pregnant woman. Come on."
She reached over and pulled Kit to get out of bed and went to the villa in their bedroom. In the Villa, two glasses of hot milk, fruit and bread are prepared and sound of smooch that makes them settle down.
"You take care of me too much, remember we are both pregnant." Kit reminded her.
"I love you Kit, just be patient and we can get through this."
"I love you too."
While they were having breakfast, Madmartigan and Sorsha were in the garden watching over them. The Queen could not bear to have her eyes diverted to something. She makes sure that the two are in good condition and nothing else.
"Can you change your mind for me? You already told Kit, she won't leave and she'll follow you just put some little trust. You're too strict, that's why she's rebelling against you."
"I won't let her Madmartigan, she is even more stubborn than you. My only wish is that the child will not be like her."
"You know, I know something to lower your high blood pressure." Madmartigan always taming her.
The man cuddled and kissed his Queen. Sometimes Sorsha just needs some tenderness to settle her down. While the couple was sweet with each other. Airk was in the middle of the situation.
While he was fixing those who were fighting in the Square, a man punched him in the face, knocking him down. The soldiers chased the one who punched him. He was caught by Doris who had just arrived from Galladoorn. She is the substitute for Jade as one of their Masters. She helped him stand and later Ballantine also arrived.
"Your majesty, the person who punched you has been caught, he is in captivity."
"Thank you, Commander. Also... Lady Doris is here, thank you."
The Lady blushed when Ballantine bowed to show respect.
"Lady Doris, welcome back to Tir Asleen."
"Thank you," She was amused.
And when they went to the Headquarters, the Lady whispered to Prince Airk.
"Is Commander Ballantine committed by someone?"
"No, Lady Doris. He's always busy training our future soldiers in the army so he doesn't have time to relax."
"Is that so... well... Someone's gonna need a Daddy these days..."
Eyes widen with brows up, Airk felt so awkward. Doris stepped ahead of them, the white handkerchief fell in the Commander's path. Ballantine stopped and called her.
"Lady Doris, you dropped something."
Doris turned and waited for them amusingly.
"Thank you so much, Commander, you are truly a true gentleman."
"Well, um.." his face blushed. "That's nothing... It is an honor to serve you, Lady Doris.."
And Prince Airk already got the meaning of the two so he better keep his distance.
"Commander. Lady Doris. I will return to the palace, to inform Jade that you had returned from Galladoorn." He turned and walked shakily.
"Why? Why? Why is it so easy for them to find a Lady?? I think I was curse...." He muttered to himself in disbelief at the events.
Since they both got pregnant, they also gave birth at the same time. Everyone is invited to the baptism. The people of Nelwyn, Wildwood, Galladoorn and the people of Cashmere. Cherliandrea is very happy with the seeds of the fruit, but no one knows except her.
They were blessed with two beautiful and healthy baby girls. The baby from Jade is like her, with curly hair, a red dark brown hair and with little freckles on her fair skin. The Tribal Leader was very happy because she seemed to remember when Jade was just a baby. While the baby from Kit has dark blonde hair, beautiful eyes, she looks like a Princess. And...
"Kit's baby cried a lot. She is exactly the same as her mother."
Sorsha remembers something about Kit while seeing her baby, Scorpia smiled behind Boorman's back because of that.
Later, Madmartigan arrived late with flowers. His excitement can be heard from the entrance of the Palace.
"Have my grandchildren been born yet?"
Running closer to the room where they were. He entered immediately and went to his grandchildren who were in the crib. He was very happy because the cribs that he and Boorman made were perfect. Each of it has their own designs of rosy things that match to his beautiful grandchildren.
Jade named her daughter Hartley, a calm name she came up with, while looking out over the garden on a light breeze. And Kit named her daughter Havoc, for her it was a very cool name.
"Are you sure about that Kit?" Sorsha asked doubtfully.
"Yes, Mom. It was an awesome name." Kit replied.
After that, the Queen did not allow the two to return to their home. She doesn't want to get sick or anything else happen to her grandchildren. She is inquisitive, it's when it comes to two. Everything new, everything fresh, everything beautiful, and everything is perfect. Jade didn't even agree, but she couldn't do anything.
For several days now Kit has noticed that the Bone Reaver is lethargic and has no appetite whatsoever. If she doesn't see her with the children, she just lies on their bed and cries.
"My Bun, Are you not feeling well?" The worried Princess asked.
"I miss our Cottage." Sadly answered.
"I know..." She lay down next to her, and wrapped her in her arms. Kissing her ears to her neck just to ease her sadness.
"If you want to go home, we go home. We will take our children with us." Kit said.
"Really..." Jade surprised.
But it is not easy because it is strictly forbidden.
"Why do you have to go back to that Cottage?" Sorsha is persistent, she doesn't want her grandchildren away from her.
"That's our home Mom, Jade builds it for us, you can't take that away."
During their conversation, Madmartigan's head hurt from what he heard until, Kit decided to end their useless conversation.
"If you want to see your grandchildren, you will allow us to return to the Cottage or else, this Kingdom will lose its heir."
The Queen couldn't answer so she give the Princess what she wanted. But Sorsha is still not reassured, she keeps walking back in forth in front of her husband.
"I need to order someone who will watch them there. I cannot let them do whatever they want. See that Madmartigan?!"
"You know if you could talk to Kit calmly...."
"You shut your mouth and I am very done."
The Queen was very angry that her grip could squeeze Madmartigan. So the man left her in an angry wall and went to where the Princess was. In Kit's room, they are organizing their things to go back to the Cottage. They didn't waste time and maybe her Mother will change her mind again.
"Kit, Jade, maybe we can talk about this."
"We don't. It's over Dad, we already did what she asked for. She wanted to have grandchildren, we give. We also stay here. What else does she want?"
"Kit… your Mother only cares about you."
"We cannot let our children grow like I am. Everything is monitored, everything is controlled and then what else? We wanted to have a life, Dad. How can we make our children feel the freedom if we are here. Kit is standing by her decision.
"Okay, you can go back to your Cottage but promise me, the children will visit here."
"Of course." She answered.
That difficult decision changed her entire life. The Fate of being Majesty is just a name for Kit. This is not her advantage anymore, this is what awakened her to the truth. In the past, just one word from her would knock down the path she was walking on because of the blood she possessed. Now, this is a shame for her.
So she wants to change everything. She wants their children to grow up to be treated by people who are equal to them. She wanted them to experience the freedom she never had. And having a loving and caring family.
When they returned to the Cottage, the Soldier greeted them at the entrance of their residence, something that surprised the Princess.
"Greetings, Your Majesties, welcome back to the Cottage. We are looking forward to your arrival, the Queen prepared something for you."
Instead of being happy, Kit is not convinced.
"Please, I am ordering you and all the servants her to go back to my mother and tell her we don't need anything but a privacy."
Jade scolded her. "Kit..."
"I am the Princess of Tir Asleen and that is what I command."
But this was forced by the Princess, the Soldier could do nothing but obey.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Later, the two soldiers and two servants said goodbye to them. And Jade doesn't know where to start. While Kit was excited that the two babies will see their room.
"This is what is called silence. Finally, there is no one here but us and those....." Havoc started to cry. "Not again..." Suddenly disappointed.
Kit took care of Havoc while Jade was in the kitchen starting to prepare their first dinner as a family.
Kit was happy with her chosen decision unlike the Highnesses of Tir Asleen, they were very sad. Silence can break glass and sadness can break hearts, especially the Queen. Until now, she hasn't moved on from what happened.
"Sorsha, your food is getting cold, please eat at least a little." The husband humbled himself when he saw her sad.
"They will come back, I'm sure, Kit is not used to taking care of her child...." The Queen is in denial.
"Mom, would it be nice if we give them their own privacy. Tir Asleen is open to them. And no matter what, you are their Grandmother. So please, don't be sad." Airk clarifies.
Days passed, they are already adjusted by taking care of their children even though it was difficult. Unlike Jade's baby, is cheerful, agile and does not cry much. They learned to feed them, changing them with clean changing mat and they are very happy even though they are always awake and tired. Sometimes they take turns watching the two. They were used to Havoc crying so it wasn't that hard to handle.
"See, it's easy to take care of them."
Kit said as they just finished washing the changing mats in the back of the house.
"Yup and you also need a lot of patience. Don't forget that." Jade answered as she added the laundry.
If Kit thought being a Mother was easy, she was wrong. A few days after they came back, slowly they felt the tiredness and staying awake at the same time.
One night just after putting the two children to bed she noticed Kit sitting at their kitchen table, her tea still steaming but her eyes closed. It is very difficult for her to take care of her baby. Every time she wakes up, she doesn't stop crying. So she is very thankful when she sleeps.
Jade came over and massaged her back, kissing her forehead to her cheek before sitting down.
"Hard day isn't it...." She whispered in her ear.
"Shh...." She scolded. "Havoc just fell asleep, don't make any noise."
Kit was exhausted and tired. But Jade makes her feel better.
"We need to talk about them. We can't take responsibility for Tir Asleen and the children at the same time. I give you options.... One of us will work or we will hire a nursemaid..."
Kit interrupted Jade about that. "Exactly, not, I want to take care of the children and no one else will do it. I don't want them to be like me...." Kit objected so Jade stayed.
"Okay.. or in the meantime either of us will return in Tir Asleen or we will stay with Scorpia so that we can keep up with duty to the Kingdom and the family."
Jade said again but, in Kit sleep she didn't move, and only she closed her eyes. So she stood up behind her and held Kit's face with her cold hands running in her chest, Kit awakes in shocked and screamed.
"What the...!!!"
They stopped for a moment and after a while Kit's baby started crying again. "Seriously!!!!"
There was nothing she could do but go back to the children's room and put her to sleep again. She is very tired and was about to give up, but she has to stand by her decision. In the children's room, Kit always wondered because Havoc could wake up a battalion but not Hartley, Jade's baby is still sleeping in the other crib.
"Is something wrong with my baby? Or your baby?!" Kit wondered.
She took the baby from the crib and rocked it gently to fall back to sleep, but instead of settling down, it cried even louder.
"Maybe she's hungry or needs changing mats." Jade asked.
"She already drinks her milk, and I have already changed her..." She sighed and answered.
"I don't know what she wants now..." Kit is really wondering.
As Jade could see, Kit was struggling but she didn't want to say it. So she helps her, took the baby and when she was in her arms she settled down, quite as if nothing had happened. The Princess was surprised by this.
"What did you do? Why...why did she stop crying now??" She wondered again, she clapped her hands just to wake her up but it doesn't work..
"Shh... don't make any more noise... she's okay now, just calm down.."
"Wow, I am really impressed with you." So she gave Jade a kiss as a good Mother to their daughter
Since Jade took care of the two babies, Kit thought to continue with her duty. And that's what happened. She returned to the Palace and returned to her duty to ensure the order of Tir Asleen. This was unknown to the Queen, so she was surprised to meet her in the Square one day. While she was talking to the shop owners. She was wearing duty clothes and seemed to be leaving.
"Kit!!" The Queen shouted to get her attention.
"Good day Your Majesty." Said Kit to her mother.
"Why are you here? Where is Jade? Where are my grandchildren?
And like before, she was worried that something might happen to them later.
"Mom, We decided that I will work and Jade will take care of the two children. Besides, Lady Doris performed well so that's fine."
Sorsha didn't say anything more, so they wouldn't argue again. Kit would do well in that way, but still she is hoping that they return to Tir Asleen, for making sure they don't stray far from her.
As the twins grow, Jade notices that there is something different about Havoc. She got Kit's stubborn nature. Every time Jade said no, Havoc still insists. If she said stop, the child still continue doing it. Havoc is very stubborn that, the more you get mad the more she will test your patience.
One afternoon while they were having lunch at their home. Havoc keeps the vegetables away from the meat so she reprimands her.
"Havoc, my daughter, you need to eat vegetables, it will be a waste if we throw them away. Please, don't you want to be strong like your Mothers?"
Gently speaking to the child in distress. Kit caught up with them while serving more food.
"Don't force if she doesn't want to. Here, Havoc, better eat now, we'll be late on the way to the Palace."
She added a lot of meat and started eating, but the child didn't eat the vegetables which made Jade angry and upset.
So while they were going to Tir Asleen, their twins were riding in a carriage, they talked while riding their horse.
"Kit, I would like to say that you are wrong to condone the child."
"Jade, I'm just helping you. At least she ate, right?!" She is still proud of what happened.
"Yes, she did eat, it's not nutritious. Kit, I just.. I don't want them to get used to you condoning it, that's not good." Jade explains.
"Okay, okay.... I'm sorry, I just hope you won't be difficult for them. Give me your hand.... please, I am sorry..."
She offered her hand so they could hold hands while riding their horses.
"You know I love you and I want everything to be easy for you. I am grateful and you are the one who takes care of our children. Especially Havoc.. Thank you Jade..."
Jade smiled for the appreciation but her worry still didn't go away.
Every day the scene is like this, it makes it difficult for Havoc to wake up to attend her classes. Unlike Hartley, the sun has not yet risen and she is ready and helping Jade.
"Havoc, the food is ready, get up there so you can go with your Mother Princess to school." Jade shouted repeating it several times.
"Maybe she's not feeling well, don't force it, she can take extra classes for many more days." Kit replied while giving good morning kisses to Hartley and Jade.
"Kit...." Jade said her day was already ruined.
"Okay, okay, sorry... I'll take care of her. Eat now and you'll be late for your activities."
In the following days, the Cottage is noisy with Jade and Havoc fighting. Jade's patience was about to run out of words.
"Can you please, wear your clothes now. We're late for lunch. Please.... Havoc..."
The Bone Reaver's forehead was wrinkled for five stages and she is still not obeyed. Soon Kit came by, she was dressed and ready to go. She was surprised because Jade was not dressed yet.
"Jade..." She entered the room and found that she was very upset. "Hey..." She kissed her on the forehead. And took the clothes the Bone Reaver was holding for the daughter. "Hello Princess, what's the matter?"
"I don't want that dress." Annoyed answered by the girl wrapped in a thick blanket.
"Then tell me what do you want to wear?" She amused the girl.
"I want the dress with glitters so I will look like a fairy." Answered the child admiring the clothes of her fairy doll.
What about if you could wear this, just for a while and then soon as we get to Tir Asleen, we'll buy the clothes you want.?"
Because of this, Jade is upset again. "Stop. You are not helping."
"Am I? Jade, the visitors cannot wait for us forever on Tir Asleen. Come on Have, what color do you like...?"
As they leave Jade in the room, the Bone Reaver really controls her temper. This is not the first time that Kit is spoiling their children. And her patience is starting to dry.
Also, as they visited the Queen one day. They had lunch together with the children. Kit was away and was in Nockmaar.
"Havoc, you didn't eat your vegetables."
"I'm full, Queen Mother."
No one knew that the Queen had a trusted one, watching over the children. And as far as she could see, Havoc was no different from her Mother and she was even worse than her. The Queen raised an eyebrow hearing that and so she spoke to the Bone Reaver privately before they leave.
"Jade, I want you to discipline my grandchildren. Especially Havoc, she got Kit's attitude."
"Kit and I talked about it, Your Majesty."
"It's better to change that attitude now. Because, I don't want you to be like me, raising a blood into Kit and I can see a big headache for you." Sorsha said to the Bone Reaver.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Jade answered but she doesn't know how to do it.
In Cashmere, the thick door of the Throne Room opens for the heroic Rool. He knelt down and greeted The Grace Cherliandra and His Majesty.
"Greetings, Your Highness..."
"My brave creation, how are the Princesses?"
"The Princess....??" He stood up and hesitated to answer. "Your majesty, they are fine somehow but, one of them is a savage one, that stupid little brat, always making a bloody face on your Daughter's institution. However, the other one is an angel who came down from heaven to this earth..... I think you should withdraw the other one, My Grace. She was the pain in my neck."
"Rool...?!!" Cherliandrea raise her voice.
"Sorry Your Majesty, but yes, she is really terrible. Not wondering why people called her arrogant." He apologizes.
"Stop!!" The Grace scolded him again.
"You are watching over the little Princesses of Tir Asleen, My Grace." Lili want to know.
"Sorry if I didn't inform you My Queen, I just wanted to fix the mistake I made back in the day." The Grace humbly said.
"Well, you can count on me." Lili compliment.
Even though Cherliandrea heard that, she still didn't get out of her mind that Havoc could change.
Kit loves their two children so much that she gives them everything they want. Something that angers Jade and is the reason for their sometime fight. Until it reaches the Queen, so she sent a messenger to Kit. Sorsha canceled meetings just to talk to her daughter.
"Kit, someone said that you and Jade were fighting. And in front of the children."
"Mom, it's a small misunderstanding and I already fixed it. I'm sorry."
"Kit, I will not interfere with you and Jade, I just don't want the children to see that you are fighting."
"Yes, Mom."
Kit talked to Jade that night, she was in the mood so she knew how to tease.
"Bun, Am I too much to bear?"
"Kit, don't bother me with disciplining the children."
Even though the door of their room was closed, it was still heard from the other room of the children. Jade's patience is running out. She wanted to return to duty, but she couldn't. Havoc has been always her problem.
"Jade, I'm not interfering with you, I just want you to stop getting angry. I don't want you to always raise your voice in front of them. You can talk to them calmly, they will listen."
"I don't have a problem with Hartley... my problem is that..."
"Shh... I know, let me talk to her. Okay, calm down. I don't want to see you like that, I know you're a fierce Bone Reaver that's why I love you. And I am thankful for taking care of Havoc. You are such a good Mother.. and so.. I will give you a reward."
She caressed her slowly, her hands stop between the laces that tie her robes. Kit pulled it until she could see the rounded stacked she hadn't seen for a while.
No more struggling words could be heard when Kit laid Jade down. They haven't done it for a long time because their time is consumed by their duty and they don't have time for each other.
Kit grabbed her bountiful rounds with her warm lips causing her speaking pleasure. She was fully naked that Kit cannot ask for anything but gripping her in the bed. Jade grabbed the back of her head and pulled back to kissed her. It's difficult not to make any noise because their cottage is so small that the children will inevitably find out what they are doing.
"Are they asleep?" Jade asked as they parted.
"It doesn't matter, Your Highness. I want to give you a good sleep and a good morning."
"Good morning...???" Said with doubt.
"Yup!"
Kit said, as she was on top of her. Planting kisses all over her neck while her hands are wandering beneath between her thighs.
"You don't need to look for the key, it's unlocked.." Jade joked while whispering to the Princess.
"Oh... good then." Kit replied.
They wrapped their naked bodies in thick blankets and bathed in sweat. The sweetness of each other can be heard on the other side.
Even though Havoc was hard to understand, Jade accepted her. And yes she is naughty but Havoc obeys her somehow. Yet, sometimes her behavior really comes out.
When it comes to Hartley she is protective. She does not want others to bully her sister and she will not back down from anyone who hurts her twin. And she is ready for breaking faces everyday. This is the reason for Kit always going to the office of the school where Elora teaches.
"Did you ask for my attention because of my children's performance?" Kit asked as she entered the room.
Elora's face can't be painted, she was covered with flour and marmalade like strawberry shortcake.
"Sit down Kit. We need to talk about your child. Everyone has been complaining to me that Havoc and some of her classmates are fighting. She doesn't care whether it's a girl or a boy." Elora explained while cleaning her clothes.
"Okay, but what happened to you?" Kit wondered.
"Asked your daughter?" Elora is exhausted.
"Okay, okay, calm down. I know she's a bit difficult, and I hope you'll understand that."
"Kit, she is too much to bear in this Institution. You better get a private tutor for her. Because we can't handle your child being naughty anymore." Elora was so annoyed that Kit begged.
"You know, I didn't even expect to be given a child but heaven gave me this incredible human being. Yes, she is difficult but we can do something about it. Mom, once asked me if where it came from but I don't mind it. She was given to me and I accept it. I just don't want her to grow up like me so I'm trying to be a good parent as much as I can.. I hope you will also extend your patience."
Elora sighed when she heard from the sister.
"Kit, I am trying my best, you should double yours."
That busy afternoon, Kit picked up her children. There were no horse and no carriage, so the two children were surprised.
"Where is our ride, Mother Princess?" Havoc asked.
"I sold it so we can have some meal in the Square. We are going home a little late, your Mom will catch up later. I want us to take a walk in the Square and eat outside."
"Did we do something you don't like?" Hartley asked, the fear of scolding painted over her face.
"No, actually, you are doing great, except you're doing too much."
They shopped for clothes and ate in the park. Kit watched carefully the daughter that came from her. It's no different from her, and what's worse is, Havoc is greater than her.
"Havoc, my child, do you want to be like me? An arrogant cursed Princess of Tir Asleen?"
The two were surprised by what she said. Well, she shouldn't say this but her daughter is doing too much.
"Mom. You are a good Princess, how can you say that?" Havoc wondered.
"I'm not a good Princess Havoc, I'm your Grandma Sorsha's headache. A pin in her neck and a cancer to everybody. I'm also your Mother's headache. And everyone hates me, because I make them angry. I always did something to raise their voice to me, make them knit their brows and clenched their jaws."
The two children stopped eating and embrace their Mother.
"I don't want you to be like me. Please.... Be better than me. Okay..."
"I am sorry Mom if I have been a burden to you. I promise to be good. I will eat my vegetables and be polite to everyone." Havoc said in tears.
"I know, I know, both of you are good children. I love you very much." Kit really love their children that's why she will do everything for them.
And finally Jade came with fruits. She was happy to catch up with Kit and the children. She also heard everything they talked about so she can feel the change in the Princess.
But,
A few days later at the Cottage, Havoc and Jade are arguing again.
They had lunch then, and Havoc didn't eat the vegetables that Jade served her, while Hartley finished her food.
"Havoc, please." Jade's raise her voice but it didn't matter instead, Havoc stood up and took the plate to put it in the sink.
"You didn't eat your vegetable again."
"Mom, I'm full and later I'll eat some fruit so don't worry..."
"Hartley, Havoc, how about you leave us for some moment, your Mom and I, we'll just talk.." Kit suggested.
The children left and went to their respective rooms.
"Jade."
Jade cut her down, she already knew where this is going.
"Kit, I'm telling you, don't bother me, on disciplining our children."
Jade sounded like a broken record, and Kit thought that it would pass in a good conversation.
"I'm not interfering, I just want you to talk to Havoc calmly."
"You've already spoiled her too much, so she doesn't care of anything you say."
Kit shook her head and slightly laughed.
"You know, maybe we should talk about this later. You sounded like my Mother now....."
Jade went silent, her eyes were focussed to the Princess and, she did not move until, Jade took out Kit's two pouches and pushed her out the door. Kit thought she was just joking, so she wrapped her arms around but pushes her more out of their house and close the door.
"Hey Jade, I was just joking, I'm sorry. Hey, don't be like that, I just want to calm you down. Jade, let's talk about this... Please..."
She pleaded so the door opened again and Jade handed her a crumpled piece of paper.
"Go back to your Mother and give this to her. Good bye!!"
A loud slamming of the door hit the Princess, she didn't say anything more. Jade was very angry and had enough of everything. She had better go to the stable and get a horse and leave.
Present day,
While Kit was looking at the blank page, the Prince, who had just arrived from another Kingdom, noticed her. He entered and kissed the sister on the forehead.
"My sister seems to be deep in thought. Hey, you two will get along."
"Why are you here?"
"Well, Mom invited me to the family dinner, and I stopped by the Cottage before heading here to invite Jade and my beloved nieces. I brought some gifts that I said were from you."
Kit grinned. "Is it accepted?"
"Yeah, well, at least they accepted it. Kit, twelve moons has passed, maybe you should do something more."
"I will try Airk, I don't want the children to grow up without me by their side. You know, this sister of yours is a bit naughty so I've exhausted Jade's patience."
That night, Sorsha invited all of them to have dinner at Tir Asleen to discuss Kit and Jade's situation. Everything was quiet, except for the sound of cutlery. Everyone eats carefully and not to make a sound. They fear the Queen, Havoc and Hartley fear the Queen. Well almost everyone fears the Queen except, Kit. Kit wanted to say something but knew that everything would be blamed on her again.
Jade was silent as she looked at the Princess. In her breathing, Kit could feel the sadness and eagerness to be with her again. But she was willing to bear it for their children. Jade's focus disappeared when the Queen spoke.
"Kit, you've been in Tir Asleen for twelve moons, have you thought of a reason to return home?"
This was not new to Kit's ears. No matter how Sorsha pushes her daughter, she doesn't move on her own. She didn't know if she had lost her interest in Jade or if she was really too guilty to accept it herself.
No answer was heard of the Princess, she just continued eating. After that, Jade went to the children's room to get them ready for bed.
She headed there for a while so she could talk to the elusive Jade. She knocked on the door, and the children happily ran to hug and kiss her. The Princess went along pretending to be drowning in her children's kisses as she turned her attention to the smiling Bone Reaver. When she saw that Jade's face was clear, she whispered to the two.
"Can I borrow your Mom, just for a moment."
Jade heard that so she stood up to approach them.
"You don't have to use the kids just to talk to me."
"I'm sorry.." Kit apologize.
Next they went to the Library to talk. Arms crossed, eyebrows stitched together and a little annoyed. This is what Kit is facing as she begs the Bone Reaver to forgive her. Her breathing is the basis of the Princess because she doesn't want to speak.
"I am sorry Jade... I'm trying to be a good Mother. And... and... and I messed up. I thought because... I thought..."
"What? do you think it's okay Kit, I forgive you once, forgive you twice but come on... I'm tired of giving you a chance, you never change. You don't want to let me discipline the children because you say I'm too strict but you're too lenient."
Kit was silent while Jade was all angry. Everything is her fault, so she will do everything just to be forgiven.
"I love you Jade, especially the kids." Kit said as she knelt down in front of her.
"Yup, you love us so much that you can't say no to anything. You must learn to decline for some time. It is not good. You don't want the children to be like you, but that's where they're going if you don't change..."
Their conversation was interrupted, as the children caught up with Kit still on her knees.
"Mom, please forgive her, we promise to behave so that you won't fight anymore.... please please..." said the children.
If Jade could stand Kit, she couldn't stand the kids.
"Okay, thanked your children for convincing me because if it was only me, oh my, your eyes will turn white and dry."
Kit stood up, and was about to kiss Jade but her hand stopped her.
"Stop right there, Your Majesty. That doesn't mean we're all right. Make up your mind and be an example to the children."
And Kit was able to return to their Cottage but Jade eluded her. She no longer intervenes in disciplining the children so that there is no more trouble. They were sleeping in the same room, but Kit was sleeping on the floor on her mattress near the fireplace. And pretending that they are back together.
While Kit and Jade slowly mend their relationship, Elora has good news for Tir Asleen. One day in the Palace, Sorsha unexpectedly receives a visit from the Princess of Cashmere. She headed towards the Throne Room and found Kit and Sorsha talking.
"Elora...?" The Queen eagerly embraced the visiting Princess.
"Queen Sorsha, Kit, I'm sorry if I didn't give you notice that I was going to visit. It happened quite suddenly."
The two were concerned about what they heard from Elora.
"Did my grand children burn the Institution??" The Queen asked.
"No."
"Did Graydon cheat on you?" Kit asked apprehensively.
"No, actually. That's why I'm here because I decided to teach for free to those who want to learn to bake and cook. Permanently.." She explained.
The two were relaxed by what they heard.
"It's good that you thought of teaching here even though Cashmere is so far away." The Queen replied.
"That's not all I have to say."
"More?" Kit said.
"Graydon proposed to me and we will soon be married in the next two moons."
"Wow, I'm shocked, it really took you a hundred and thirty two moons before he proposed."
"Stop it." Sorsha scolds Kit.
"Well congratulations Elora. We are very happy with you two. Please tell your Mother's about our happiness. Especially with your future in laws." Sorsha instructed.
"Thank you very much. How are you, Kit? I'm excited to see your children."
"I can tell Jade that you are going to have dinner with us tonight if you want. You can sleep there too."
"Wow... really.? That's good, I have many gifts for them."
"Okay, thank you."
Kit's news shocked Jade as they were arguing in her office.
"Dinner? As in later? Kit, I cannot cook tonight. I'm up early because I'll be going to Nockmaar for inspection of Armies."
"Well, I will cook, is that a problem? Besides, Elora only visits us once in a while."
"Okay..." Jade furrowed her brow and replied.
"Okay??" The Princess wondered.
"Yeah, see you tonight."
Jade didn't seem to care about her. And it didn't impress her either. Left alone in Jade's office, she felt that Jade no longer felt anything for her. So instead of complaining, she just went to the market and caught up with her Father. She was aware that she was not herself, but she managed to buy something to cook.
"Kit, your meat is going to fall off."
She didn't pay attention and she just kept walking so he accompanies her.
"Dad, Jade has fallen out of love with me. She doesn't care about me anymore."
They went straight to a park.
"What do you mean? I mean, why do you have so much of this?"
"Elora will have dinner with us tonight. And she is letting me cook. She doesn't care if I'm going to ruin her kitchen..."
"Okay, be strong, she is must testing you. You know, even your mother is like that. They were getting mad at you for no reason even if you are not doing anything. If you want, I can help you cook so I can see also my grandchildren."
"Really?"
"Yes, you know I will be on your side and I'll support you no matter what happens. So don't be sad."
By nightfall, they had cooked dinner, everything was ready for their guest but Kit was not convinced of what they had done.
"Dad, do you think she likes it?"
"Of course, Elora, will definitely like it."
"I'm talking about Jade."
"Kit, I know you're having a hard time but you need to be strong. Just continue to be calm. You shouldn't be against her. Let her discipline the kids. And you know one day, she'll be sleeping next to you again."
"Wait, how do you..." Kit surprise.
"As I told you, your Mom is like that too. You need a lot of patience."
Meanwhile, Jade and Elora caught up on the path. Riding her brownish horse, Elora called out to Jade who was not far behind her.
"Going home?" Elora called.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Good evening. Are you going to the Cottage? Come with me so I have company on the road." Jade invited her.
"Kit thought carefully about the street lights. Amazing." Impressed Elora smiling.
"Elora, if you only knew how much she inspired your Kingdom. She even wanted to assume some things here. So she and her Mother always debated."
"Well, Kit is Kit. By the way, you're back together. That's good, so the kids won't have to look for her." Flattering remark.
"Elora, we only got back together because of the children."
"Kit loves you, so no matter what happens, she will come back to you." She added.
"I don't know about your sister. She is different, she gives everything especially when it comes to children but when it comes to me, I was set aside." Jade said with sadness.
"Jade, you don't seem to be used to Kit."
"Elora, she doesn't seem like the Kit I met at Wildwood anymore."
"Is that so." Elora is thinking.
At the Cottage, everything is ready and they are just waiting for Elora and Jade. So Madmartigan decided to talk to Kit while they were waiting.
"How about pampering Jade in that way she will feel close to you again?" Her Father suggested.
"I did it Dad, it didn't work." The Princess replied.
"Maybe you're not giving her what she needs."
"That didn't work either." She answered again.
"You and her need a talk, a deep conversation. Let me and I'll tell your Mother, you won't go back the palace for a while. So you can settle down. I don't want to see you sad anymore."
When the two arrived at the Cottage, Elora realized Jade's problem.
"I know what's wrong. Jade, I'll take care of it. Trust me, the old Kit you know will come back. The daring, arrogant and contemptuous one. If this doesn't work, I don't know what I'll do with you."
The door opened with a smile. Havoc and Hartley are excited to see Elora while the guests pay attention to the couple.
"I can see that you are back together. I love that.... Happy family of course."
Elora was so happy that she hugged Kit and Jade as if they were about to hug each other. Kissing both of them like she wants them to get closer. So the two became uncomfortable with Elora. And as they began to eat, Madmartigan asked.
"Wow, it really took Graydon a hundred and thirty two moons to that sweet answer, Elora. Poor Zivian." Madmartigan joked.
"Dad, stop that, you should be happy for Elora, and you will also have a grandchild with her." Kit scolded him.
"Of course... It would make me happy if Airk also had a lady, as it would make our family happier. Then every weekend, we will have a party, while the children are playing. Oh, my..... I had no more to ask for."
After that, Elora talks to Kit privately about their situation.
"You lied to me again. You didn't do your homework."
"Elora, It's just, everything is too complicated. You see, I'm already giving all the favor to Jade, I gave her everything but she wants something else to happen." Kit reason.
In a gentle conversation, Kit disagrees with the sister.
"What else can I do? She is now turning into Sorsha, do you want my children to be like me?"
"Kit, you're too much, better slow down."
But Kit opposes Elora because she seems to be siding with Jade, so Elora pins her with a magic spell. Kit was suddenly out of her mind and couldn't remember what was happening.
"Hey, Elora you here..?!."
Hugs Elora because she misses her so much. They went back to the Cottage to rest and Elora told Jade to start over.
The next day while everyone was done with breakfast, Kit had just woken up and felt heavy. She walked over to them on the porch and embrace her wife tightly, kissing and missing her so much.
"I miss you so much... where have you been in my life.. Didn't you say you're going to Nockmaar?"
Jade and Elora just looked at each other.
"Change of plans..." Jade answered.
"Good morning Kit, how are you feeling?" Elora greeted her.
"I feel better, why?"
"You were tired last night preparing dinner so we let you sleep like a baby." Elora said.
"Yup. I think this day is a beautiful day, how about we go for a walk, Jade, with the kids?"
Elora was happy because the magic seemed to be working on her.
'Wait I'll be back, don't leave." Kit went back inside to change her clothes.
Jade asked Elora about the magic.
"So, how long that spell takes?" Jade asked.
"I don't know, but you have to kiss her so it will be permanent. My magic was only like a first aid kit. So you have to use it wisely. Wait.... my magic is First Aid.... for Kit..."
And they both laughed.
Before Elora left, she invited the whole family for the wedding. They can stay there for a while. She will prepare a big room for her whole family.
Because of the spell, Jade's expectations of Kit returned again. She is more caring, loving, considerate, being naughty and savage one, but when it came to Jade, she was afraid. Yes, and the old Kit is back but her most desired did not happen.
Now Jade noticed that Kit is mischievous especially around her children. She adapts to the people she interacts with. She is also very appealing to women, but this is not a problem for Jade. The arguments between them and the Mother have also decreased. Jade's only problem is that when it comes to her, Kit is obedient and she is afraid.
One night while they were about to sleep, Kit prepared her bed and was ready to sleep. Jade lay next to her first. In her surprise, she asked.
"Why are you here?"
She didn't expect to hear that instead she expected something else.
"Don't you want to be next to me anymore?" Jade sadly asked.
"Maybe later you'll throw me out of the house again." Kit said it straight to her face. Jade didn't think she was in pain back then.
"That won't happen again Kit. I'm sorry..." Jade apologize.
"Are you sure?!"
Jade didn't know that she was just testing her.
"Yes, I'm sure." Said calmly.
"Okay," Kit replies.
And she lay down next to her, gave her a good night kiss, share a blanket and sleep. Jade was still waiting but seems she is waiting in vain.
"No more sparks in this room..." She alluded.
"What...?" Kit asked.
"Nothing.. good night." replied the disappointed Bone Reaver.
The following nights were still the same, unable to understand what spell Elora cast on the Princess.
So she confronted her one night while Kit was writing in their mini library. Jade quietly went in, to return the books she had read. The Princess greeted her, as she focused on her writing.
"Hi Jade, good evening."
Jade didn't answer her. She just sat down and watched.
"Do you know that I am writing a beautiful story these days. It is about the most beautiful woman and the most beautiful Princess on the face of the earth. They love each other very much, but they have been tested by time. The most beautiful woman was angry because the Princess was very impulsive. So she did not forgive her for whatever she could do.
Then, the Fairies talked to them about why they had a conflict because it affects the earth. The green-thumb woman who beautifies the earth is no longer what it used to be.
Because of this, the Fairy herself begged because if she doesn't forgive her they will lose their home."
"Really?" Jade said with her arms crossed. She realized that its sound familiar.
"So the Princess spoke to her again in front of the Fairies and she gave in. They had a good conversation, but the Princess tested the Woman in return. She ignored her like she was gentle with others but not to her. So one night she asked. Have I lost value to you? The Princess came closer to her, took her hands and placed them on her chest."
Jade couldn't speak because Kit was doing what she's telling about.
The Princess also caressed her smooth face and the lips so eager for her kisses, and her eyes indicated that she was excited. Excited to embrace her again and feel the warmth of her love. Jade is really giving in and Kit came even closer to her that they almost exchanged breaths. Her body starting to heat up and couldn't figure out what is going on.
"Well, that's a strategy.. I guess." Jade tensely implied.
"Yes, that's a good strategy.. but isn't it...?" Kit teasingly whispered in her ear.
The glossy lips, are waving and waiting for her. So she tries to kiss Kit, but she moves away and wonders what it is again. Her patience was running out, but she needed to calm down.
"Shall I kiss you or you will kiss me? I mean... do they kiss?" Awkwardly asked.
"That won't happen in the story, " Kit stand in front of her. "you know why.... they are already in love so no matter what they do even when they deny it, my goodness the dead will rise again."
In Kit's story, Jade was put in a difficult situation. She wanted to kiss her and fulfill the true love kiss, but still it never happened. She hears nothing anymore, her mind flies away. Looking at the Princess, if she could do something, she missed her so much and will do anything to get her back right now.
"Can you please stop for a while...."
She wants to kiss Kit now, she wanted that true love kiss to happen now. She grabs Kit, grasping her tight, but the Princess changes her mood. She is not fooling around right now. She was serious to tell the story, but Jade interrupted her again.
The Princess looked at the disappointed Bone Reaver. She saw how excited she was for her but had to fake everything.
"Jade..." Kit said in frustration. "Are you listening to me? What are you doing? I think you don't like my story so, I better go ahead to sleep." Kit runs out of humour so she left.
And again the Bone Reaver was more disappointed because what she wanted didn't happen again.
Even so, Kit became more active in her family. As they neared their trip to Cashmere, Jade was surprised when Kit had already packed their things.
"Are you serious?"
Jade asked in shock as Kit took the luggage out of their bedroom into the living room.
"You see, I want everything to be easy for you so I packed you up. Nothing too much and nothing too little." She raised her voice when she saw Havoc carrying a small pouch. "Havoc, leave it, we're just going on vacation, were not moving there." She sighed. "Sorry about that. So are you ready?"
"Yes.... very much..."
And Jade could do nothing but let Kit take charge of their travel.
As the Tanthalos family travels to Cashmere, Kit is excited for the children to see the best beaches, wide shores and lots of watermelons. Their carriage, toured at the Long Beach as the sun went down. The two children were amazed at the golden sky kissing the land. So before they even got to the Cashmere Palace, Kit gave them an order.
"Kids, I want you to behave when we get to your Aunt Elora. They have a bigger garden, with a hidden monster plant, that whatever it touches, it will eat...."
Jade reprimanded her because the children were already hiding.
"You stop and the kids get scared."
"Jade, I'm not kidding, that plant is scary, it's bigger than a human. The leaves have fangs, but the tongue is hidden inside the flower, and it has the ability to capture anyone with its vines."
Jade was annoyed by what Kit said, so she hit gently her shoulder because she thought she was just making it up.
"Havoc and Hartley, in short, you must behave in there and we are in another kingdom." Jade's instructions.
After a few days and a few nights, they reached the beautiful kingdom of Cashmere. The shining castle with its vast garden. Everyone was amazed at the beauty of the place. Kit boasts of its beauty to them as it is her inspiration for the future of Tir Asleen.
Their carriage stopped at the entrance of the palace and the smiles of their Majesties were waiting for them.
"Welcome to the Kingdom of Cashmere. We are pleased with your arrival." Greetings from the Queen Lili.
The welcome of hugs and kisses, was appreciated by the Tanthalos and their admiration for its palace. They went straight to the spacious living room and to relax.
They also met Sorsha who was ahead of them.
"How was your trip? Their Palace is beautiful, isn't it Kit?" Madmartigan praised.
"Yes Dad. Day will come when Tir Asleen will also be like Cashmere."
"Of course, I believed that. Unlike your Mother who is hard to admire..."
Sorsha elbowed the joking husband. Kit is excited to see Elora, but she can't see her.
"I never saw Elora, Your Grace."
"Oh, she's busy for dinner later. She wanted the dinner to be perfect, that's why she wants to cook for you."
"Yes, that's really Elora, you can never keep her away from the kitchen." Sorsha complimented.
"Indeed, Your Majesty, she cooks very well." Lili added.
Kit's entire family stayed in one of the guest rooms as promised. Jade was amazed at the extent of the garden that she could see from the window.
"Wow, their garden is so big, doesn't anyone get lost in there?" Jade asked.
"Not yet, but it's better to go for a walk on the Long Beach. There are watermelons there and your favorite, Moon Fruits. Now I know why you want them."
"I don't want Moon fruits anymore and I might feel bad again. Watermelon is fine."
Well, I'll beg them to serve it later if you want some watermelon." Kit proudly said.
"This is not our house, Kit." Jade respond.
"I am afraid it is Jade. You see children, I have two more Mother's so you better behave. They are even scarier than your grandmother Sorsha." Kit joked.
And Jade hit her on the shoulder again. "Stop it, you're not funny anymore."
In the evening, while they were eating dinner, The Grace Cherliandrea greeted the children.
"Hello children, do you like our place, you can stay here for a while. Your mother Kit is no different from us either."
But the children are interested in the plants in the garden.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Indeed, you have a beautiful garden, is it safe there?"
Jade was shocked when she heard Havoc.
"Havoc," Kit decline.
"Oh, it's fine Kit, well, if you want to wander around our garden, it is very safe but, you cannot touch one plant there."
"Is it the monster plant?" Hartley asked.
"Its not, well, that plant had sensitive skin. You will itch when you touch it. That's why you better wander near around the vicinity.
After eating, Kit and Jade talked in their room. Jade was fixing their bed and Kit had just finished going to the washroom." Told you, that monster plant is real so I don't want the two children to wander in the garden alone."
Jade stopped arranging the pillows when she saw Kit at the end of the bed.
"Okay, and why are you here...?"
"I'm here, to sleep." Kit answered.
"Who said you can sleep next to me?"
"Um... I'm here to get some pillows and the two children are waiting for me there on the other side. So good night."
And that's it, Jade was disappointed because Kit didn't even do anything but take a pillow and go to the other bed. Lie down and play with their children. She feels that she is no longer important. So she lay down alone and silently cried.
The next day, the Galladoorn people, Willow and Mims arrived together with Scorpia and Boorman. They were also happy to see Boorman's son.
Although all of Cashmere was busy attending to the guests, Jade and Elora still had time to talk. In the palace ward, Elora catches Jade watching below as Kit plays with her children and Boorman's son.
"So, is Kit back to normal?"
"No. It seems to get worse. Let me ask you, what is the right thing to do? Will I kiss her or will she kiss me? I mean were kissing, how many more kisses should I do to make her come back? She is not really back. What spell did you put on her?!" Jade was annoyed.
"Shh... no one should know that, just us. Well then, if the spell doesn't work, well, you two need to talk." Elora explained in a low voice.
"Do you think we'll ever get back together?" She sadly asked.
"Jade, you shouldn't be asking me that but yourself."
As the servants escorted the Galladoorns, Madmartigan caught up with them in the hallway. The man stopped because as he and Zivian crossed paths again. When Zivian saw him, he quickly came over and embrace him.
"Madmartigan, I'm so happy to see you, you know I can't believe my only son is finally getting married..."
The King put his arm around him and they walked into the ward. Seems like the King is suddenly kind especially to Madmartigan
"I'm happy for you Zivian. And soon, you'll have grandchildren too." Madmartigan complimented.
"Yes, we're going to be grandfathers." Zivian is excited.
While Zivian and Madmartigan have settled down. Cherliandrea felt doubt about Sorsha.
"Queen Sorsha, the sun is still visible on earth, can I invite you to the garden. I have prepared something to drink there."
"Sure, Your Grace."
When they reached the garden, they sat down and Cherliandrea's felt something for the Queen had not changed.
"I am happy and your whole family is fine. Kit has been dreaming of this for a long time. But it seems, you have a hidden sadness"
"Until now, the question in my mind has not been answered. How she and Jade got pregnant." There is a trace of fear on her face.
So The Grace asked again.
"What is your fear?"
The Queen calmed down and presented her grievance.
"I was afraid that they might be evil, Your Grace. I don't even know where those offspring came from. But I accepted them."
"Queen Sorsha, sometimes grace is unsolicited and it comes willingly. Your fear will do you no good. Let destiny take its course. You will see and you have not made a mistake in your steps." The Grace explained.
"The baby from Kit is no different. She is just like her Mother, stubborn, arrogant and to top it off she spoils her." Sorsha insist.
"Your Majesty, as I have said, let the destiny, wash your doubt. As soon as it grows, you will see its fruit."
At least Sorsha somehow, clearing her doubts. She hopes that her family will be fine.
When Sorsha left the Throne Room, Queen Lili came in, she sat down next to Cherliandrea and spoke calmly.
"Why don't you explain to her that you are the reason why she had a grandchild, that you are the one who granted her wish."
"When heaven grants you your request, it is not a question.
Since almost of the guest came, everyone has been busy. Kit's daughters decided to take a walk in the garden so they asked permission.
"Can we go for a walk in the garden, we promise we won't go far." Havoc said restlessly.
The two looked at each other.
"It's not a good idea if it's a garden, why don't you go for a walk by the beach." Kit suggested.
"Kit, that's farther." Jade responds.
"I don't want them wandering around in the garden alone if you want, I bring a soldier for both of them."
The Bone Reaver raised her eyebrows at what she heard. Just because Cashmere is Kit's second home doesn't mean she can do what she wants. It's like she doesn't know Havoc yet.
"Okay, I'll go with them." Jade says so Kit can only agree.
"Alright, as long as you two don't be naughty...." Kit told the children. "Especially you Havoc, obey your Mother and later the Garden Monster will eat you."
Jade hit her on the shoulder because of that.
"What...??"
Stay away to Jade's hand and an embracing respond. She kissed her so she wouldn't get angry no more. Her tenderness soothed the Bone Reaver's irritation.
"Understood?"
When Kit raised her voice, the children suddenly behaved. She is serious when she does that so the Bone Reaver was impressed.
"Hey, not too much, you are scaring them."
"Jade, you know I always want everything to be easy for you." Kit said.
"Okay, I'll go with them, so you can take care of the other guests."
The two were excited to go to the garden while Jade held their hands. They said goodbye to Cherliandrea before heading there.
The Garden of Cashmere is very magnificent, all kinds of plants are here. From the smallest to the largest, the most common and the spectacular. The Grace Cherliandra planted them in the same place so that it can be protected against those who always attacks the forests.
"Mom, it's beautiful here, isn't it Havoc?"
Havoc marveled as they noticed Fairies flying around.
"Why is there no fairy in our garden Mom," Havoc wondered.
"Because, we don't need a Fairy, Tir Asleen had been already close to the Fairy Forest. When you grow up, you can go for a walk there."
When Jade looked around, she felt something was odd. With every step they take, it's like they're going to the courtyard inside the courtyard garden and the plants are getting bigger and bigger.
"Hartley.. Havoc, don't go too far.... Okay?"
No one answered was heard, so she looks around and call them again.
"Havoc, Hartley.. Are you hiding, that's not funny, okay. We're not supposed to play hide and seek in the middle of this garden...."
And then the unexpected happened. Jade was no longer with anyone, and she was alone in the middle of the dense garden.
On the other side, the twins stopped walking, when they noticed that Jade was not by their side.
"Mom...?"
When Hartley turned around Jade was gone behind them.
"Havoc, I think we were lost."
"Mom, where are you?" Havoc starts to worry.
They looked around and called for their Mother, but not even a shadow of her could be seen.
"What are we going to do?" Hartley asked the twin.
"Let's try to go there and maybe we met a soldier and ask for the exit."
Instead of turning back, they walked forward. They search the garden wall in hopes of finding its exit. What they don't know is that there is no wall between the palace and its garden. The garden was open to the forest.
Jade had been already hoarse from calling the two, but she still didn't hear an answer. This is where she got nervous, maybe something bad happened to them.
She stopped for a moment and remembered what happened before.
"No no no not again, Havoc! Hartley! Please answer!!!"
She searched further until she reached the ward and saw the visitors arriving.
"Oh no, I messed up again..."
Her nervousness and worry have blended her, she is panicking because of fear. She couldn't think properly, so she went back inside the garden and took a chance, to look for her children again.
Inside the palace, wedding guests began to fill the hall. Sorsha notices Kit's distress. She can't stop walking and looking for her children and Jade.
"Kit, can you come with me to talk to the people of Galladoorn."
"Mom, did you see them? I've been looking for them for a while now, the wedding will start soon."
"They might just be around."
Jade rushes closer and worries. Her face could not be painted, mixed with fear, worry and regret.
"Ki...it... the children..."
They sat Jade down and calmed her down. She was given something to drink and rested.
"Why are you rushing? Hartley and Havoc, where are they, the ceremony is about to begin." Kit asked.
Jade was pale and her body trembled. Hot tears are coming out of her eyes and she can barely breathe so Kit and Sorsha are alarmed.
"Bun, what's going on?" Kit asked again while holding her hand tightly.
"They were right next to me... then suddenly they disappeared. I looked for them, but I couldn't see them anymore... Kit.. maybe.. maybe... that monster.... that monster... " Jade panicking.
"Hey.... hey.... shh... shh.. calm down and we will find them. Mom, please tell Elora that we will only be late for a moment. We're just going to find the kids. " Kit pleaded.
"I'll go search with you, don't worry, the more we have, the better, they'll be found quickly."
The three headed to the foot of the garden, Madmartigan noticed them. He's smiling and doesn't know what's going on.
"Hello, Ladies, you are too selfish. Include me in, what you are talking about and you are too serious in there."
Sorsha grabbed the man closer to them and spoke to him in a whisper. She is annoyed and worried.
"Listen, your grandchildren are missing. At the same time the wedding is about to start. I want you make a reason not to ruin Elora's wedding because it is a big shame."
"Mom." Kit scolded the mother.
"Shh. shh.. shh, okay, okay, just calm down and maybe they're just ..." Madmartigan look back.
Their conversation was interrupted when Zivian called the Family, he and Arianna were happy to see each other again.
"Tanthalos.... hi... good to see you again..." Zivian is waving to them.
So in order not to confuse the people, Kit and Jade decided to search for the two children by themselves.
"Mom, Dad, it's up to us, I don't want Elora's marriage to be ruined just because of this."
Jade and Kit leave Madmartigan and Sorsha and enter the garden, while the Hasturs are excited for Sorsha to tell them about their Prince getting married.
In the Garden while the two were walking. Jade has been silent, just swing her head and blaming herself.
"You know, your head will only hurt if you don't vent your anger. Come on, Jade, vent to me so you can settle down.
They stopped walking and the Bone Reaver screamed, she fell on her knees but Kit caught her up, comforting her, very calmly.
"Hey... hey.... its okay, you're okay, the kids are okay... we just need to see them. They're just somewhere here in the garden. It's okay.... It's not your fault. Alright ..."
"How can you say that... Kit, I didn't listen to you, I am not a good Mother..."
"Hey stop." The embrace was tightened and a kiss was given on the forehead. "Remember, you are a Bone Reaver, the forest is your home. Every tree is your foundation, every cave was in your zone, the storm leads you in a safe place. Even if everything falls down, you are still standing in those trees."
Kit talks to her to ease her worries.
"You're a Fierce Bone Reaver. You are my brave wife and you matter to me. I love you Jade. And no matter what happens, nothings changed. So come on, give me that hand of yours and lead me the way..." Kit encourages her to get back up.
In the middle of nowhere, someone called the twins.
"Children, I am begging you to stop for a while. I am asking for your help..."
That voice grabbed their attention, but they couldn't see anyone but greenery..
"Who is that?!! Show yourself." Havoc shouted while holding the long stick.
"Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you. I just want your help to get back to my Master."
"I told you to show up, we are the Princess of Tir Asleen, we don't fear anyone!!" Havoc shouted again.
And a plant appeared to them. As big as the fiercest beast, the leaves have fangs and it moves according to the vines that crawl on the ground.
Back in the event.
No matter how the couple mingled with the guests, The Grace noticed them because of Sorsha's inexplicable aura. She is suspicious and seemed to want to leave. She came to find out what was happening.
"Queen Sorsha, the weather is fine but you are completely stormy. Are you alright?"
"No, look, I'm sorry if I can't attend the ceremony. I'm sorry, I can't bear to ignore this. My grandchildren, they got lost in the garden and I have to find them."
"What? I wish you had told me this right away. "The Grace said.
"I don't want to ruin Elora's marriage. This is her special day..." Sorsha is really ashamed.
Elora heard that and noticed that the Queen's situation was not good.
"Queen Sorsha, Mother, what's going on?"
Because of this, their majesties headed to the Throne Room to explain everything.
"Tir Asleen's grandchildren are missing?!"
This is bad news for everyone, but it is sad news for Zivian. He really wanted the wedding very much. Graydon notices his father wasn't feeling well after hearing it.
"Father, please..."
"Graydon, I am waiting for this moment to come. I don't want to be ruined again just because of them."
"Shh... shh. It's probably better for you to breathe some fresh air, come, I will take a walk with you.." Graydon forced the King out of the Throne Room so as not to cause a scandal.
Meanwhile, Sorsha is in the middle of an inexplicable situation in front of The Grace, Queen Lili and their Princess.
"Your Excellency, I have no face to present to you. My family has done so much shame. I told you, Your Grace, there is something different about Kit's offspring.
Lili's blood rose because she couldn't stand Sorsha anymore.
"Queen Sorsha, forgive me but you're too much. We won't hesitate to help find Havoc and Hartley but you're pushing them hard."
"My Queen..."
Cherliandrea calms Lili down because she is already agitated. Cherliandrea ordered that it would be good to leave the three of them after having a thorough conversation.
As everyone leaves, the big door was closed. The loud closing made Sorsha nervous. Her Majesty's eyes indicated that she was a feeble Queen.
"Why don't you tell the truth now Cherliandrea, then it's time to end her doubts."
Lili doesn't care anymore, she wants to defend Kit because she's in too much pain and she can't defend herself against her Mother.
Cherliandrea tried to explain it well to Sorsha. Sorsha needs to know that Kit will never want anything more than to make Sorsha happy, as best she can.
"Sorsha, Queen of Tir Asleen. All creatures on earth can hide nothing from me. Especially you. Your Daughter Kit has nothing to do with this so don't blame her or her offspring."
Sorsha felt like a cold water had been poured on her because of this.
"You wanted to have an Heir, she did give you, not once but twice. Instead of being happy, you doubt where it came from. Kit didn't even doubt when she found out she was pregnant, and instead, they accepted and loved her. They loved her even though you felt like she was a curse to you. Why can't you accept what heaven has given you? We risk everything Sorsha, I risk everything to fulfill Kit's wishes for you."
The world stopped spinning for Sorsha. She made a mistake and she didn't know what to do. And here, Sorsha realizes that her grandchildren are from Grace Cherliandrea. They are extraordinary, they are blessed by heaven. And it was no different from her.
"I...um.. Your Grace.. Forgive me, I.... was wrong, I'm... I'm very sorry..."
Sorsha's cry filled the entire room with regret. She knelt before them and asked for forgiveness. Cherliandrea helped her up on her feet.
"Sorsha, you have been forgiven a long time ago. Everyone is waiting for you to accept it yourself."
And Sorsha accepted everything like the embrace of two Majesties of her. Now her doubt and questions are gone. She wanted to see her grandchildren and apologize to them especially to Kit.
Back in the Garden
The plant wants the two young princesses to help her. Havoc was surprised by what she saw, so she pushed her sister away from it.
"Stay away or else I will beat you."
She took a branch that was lying around and no doubt aimed it at the plant.
"You Monster plant, Mother Princess was right. Just try to come closer and I'll cut you down.
Dioneae is one of the most beautiful plants with attractive flowers, but because of the blasphemy of the earthlings she took revenge and was cursed by heaven. From attractive, she is now feared. So Cherliandrea thought that it would be good to plant that in their garden in Cashmere so that she would never be harmed.
Dioneae begged again for help her return to the Death forest and return to her Master Keeper the Old Hermitess.
"Please.... I'm begging you. Help me get back to my Master."
"Master? Which Master?" Hartley asked.
"She's a Hermittess who lives in the Death Forest."
"I told you, don't come any closer... See this!! This bark will end you like my vegetable on my plate."
She brags even though she doesn't really have anything.
Instead of coming closer, the plant moved away. So Hartley noticed and took the branch from the sister and throw away.
"It's okay... we will not hurt you... I am Hartley, this... is my sister Havoc. We are the Princess of Tir Asleen and like you we also need help. Were lost..."
Slowly Hartley insisted to come closer to show that they will not harm the plant.
"I am Dioneae, and I am cursed by heaven, for wrongly accused."
As Hartley befriends the plant, the wisecracking Havoc comes to mind, watching the plant's behavior.
"Wait, when was heaven misjudged? You!!! Shady plant!!!!"
Havoc pushed away the sister who was about to shake hands with the vine of the plant. She hit her with a branch that was on the ground and hissed at them. The plant tried to retaliate by also hitting her sister from the vine so Havoc fell down. After that, the plant moved quickly away from them. Hartley helped the sister to stand her up.
"See that, she's a monster, Mother Princess is right."
Instead of being impressed Hartley was disappointed. Crossing her arms with knitted brows, she looks like a mini version of Jade.
"Of course, anyone who gets hit, will get mad. Are you okay! She's hurt, Havoc. She's hurt."
"Why are you on her side, she's just a plant. You should be thankful, if it wasn't for me, that plant would have eaten you. And yet you are mad at me, Impressive. " Havoc boasted.
"You're exaggerating." Hartley had run out of patience.
"Hartley... Okay okay, I'm sorry. I was just surprised. I'm sorry I just want to protect you."
Meanwhile, Havoc calmed down.
In the other side, Kit wanted Jade to get back on track. No matter what the Princess does, she still can't get out of her mind what happened. So Kit was forced to talk to her again.
"I'm sorry if I gave you a burden. I should be the one taking care of Havoc not you. She should be my problem and not you.
The Bone Reaver just looked at her.
"You're supposed to be the Command General of Tir Asleen not just a housewife but because of me, you didn't get what you wanted."
"Stop!" Jade stopped the Princess of turning the table.
Kit blames herself she knew she was the root of it all. She wants Tir Asleen to have an heir, it should be up to her and not Jade.
"It's true, you are enduring all of this because of me, you don't deserve me Jade."
"Kit, don't say that, we promise each other that will do better. So stopped blaming yourself." Jade humbled her.
Despite the emotional situation they accepted their shortcomings by embracing each other.
On the other hand, Hartley tries to tame Dioneae even though Havoc is not convinced.
"Trust me, no one else can help us but her." Hartley insists.
"Then what? She's going to eat us?"
"Havoc, leave it to me and I'll take care of it."
"Don't blame me if..."
As she stepped, Havoc fell into a deep hole in the ground, fortunately she was holding on to one of the roots of the tree. But it's slippery, she cried while asking for help. Hartley tried to reach her, but she also fell. Now, both of them are hanging, and it is impossible for someone to hear them no matter how they shout.
Havoc couldn't hold on anymore because of the slippery vein. She was forced to let go, but something grabbed her. Slowly, they were pulled up until they reached the ground again. The two couldn't believe what happened. It's like they died and came back to life.
"Dioneae... you saved us."
Havoc struggled to get up but embrace the plant without hesitation. Hartley also stood up and embrace her too.
"Children, this garden is dangerous not because of me. Forgive me if I scared you."
"Sorry also Dioneae, I doubted you." Havoc apologized.
"That's alright and important is that you are safe."
Back to Kit and Jade.
At that point, Jade wanted to resolve the things bother them. There may be a reason why this happened.
"Kit, I'm sorry, if I hadn't kicked you out of the house we wouldn't have ended up like this."
"Jade, that's over. You see, we're talking now, that means we're okay. I'm the one who should apologize to you because I've always been a burden to you." Kit said.
"Hey.. like you said... nothing is perfect on this earth. And that's the reason why I love you. Can we start again?" Jade humble herself.
In the sadness that Jade feels, she wants Kit to love her again like before. So unconditional love that makes her surrender from the touch of her hands.
A subtle touch was gently come over, Jade became soft, tears forming again in her eyes. She misses Kit so much that she couldn't control herself and fall on her arms. Kit wiped the tears streaming down her beautiful face.
"Jade, don't cry anymore, with so much that happened you see, we're still here together. And we will all get through this."
In her touch, she wanted to kiss her. Her elusive Princess is now by her side comforting her. Slipping her hands through her neck and gently stroking her hair.
"Jade, can I..."
Kit was speechless, when Jade kissed her. With that kiss, the memory came back from when they first met. The beautiful and happy moments and trials they went through. There is nothing as sweet and incomparable. The unquestioning and pure love.
"Kit, I love you so much.."
"And I love you forever." Kit kissed her passionately.
While they're giving the impression of the moment, a thin voice was calling them closer and closer. Jade smiled when they parted.
"Hear that???" Kit mesmerize.
And they turned to the voice and saw their children running closer.
"Mom!!!!" Havoc and Hartley shouted.
They immediately welcome them and cried in gratitude.
"Oh, my..... thank you and you're safe..."
Kit said while checking if they had any injuries.
"Are you all right? Does anything hurt?" Jade asked worriedly.
"No Mom, were fine... someone saves us." Havoc replied.
"Who?" Jade asked again.
"Dioneae.... Dioneae, it's okay, you are safe now, please its okay to come out...." Hartley called out calmly.
They stopped kissing the children when the Plant emerged from a tree. Jade's eyes widened, she suddenly turned her family away and drew her sword. She pointed it to the plant without doubt.
"A fly trap!!!! Don't come near, if you don't want to die.... monster plant."
Dioneae gets scared and return hiding in the tree. But the children stopped her.
"Mom, she's not a monster... she helped us find the way again. Please..... she saved us."
Havoc slowly lowers the sword aimed at the plant and calms the Mother down. Dioneae calmly called again.
"Dioneae, please, don't be afraid, they are our parents, the Princess of Tir Asleen and the Bone Reaver and Second Line Keeper of the Fairy Forest."
Hearing that caught the plant's attention. She slowly approached the nervous Bone Reaver.
"Keeper... of the Fairy Forest?"
Jade shivered nervously as the plant crept closer. Kit slowly moved her children away from the plant when they saw its tongue.
"Yes I am a Keeper... please.... don't eat me....."
Instead of eating Jade, the plant inclines herself and give respect.
Jade was surprised to see that the Plant seemed to be kneeling in front of her.
"Allow me to apologize, I am sorry to scare you. My name is Dioneae and I want your help."
"Help?" Jade wondered.
"Please, let me go back to my Master. She is a Hermitess living in the Death Forest. I've been gone for a long time and maybe she's worried about me. Please...." Dioneae begged.
"Death Forest?! It's far from here, how did you end up in Cashmere's garden?" Asked by Kit wondering how did a plant like she traveled in this far.
"Thinking that I was dangerous, The Grace Cherliandrea took me and planted me here in her garden. But I have no ill intentions towards each of you." The plant pleaded.
"How can we be sure that you are not an enemy?" Kit asked as she moved Jade away from it.
"I am a beautiful plant with a beautiful flower back in the day. I was made to be an offering to those who want to confess their love to their loved one. But one day, there is an unceasing blasphemy in destroying the forest. I was harmed and when I wanted to protect myself. They thought I was going to hurt them." Dioneae explains.
"Maizan... Well, they are our biggest pain. But don't worry we will help you. And I apologize if you were judged by us. I am sorry...." Kit apologize.
In gratitude, Dioneae gave Kit a beautiful and one of a kind flower. A pink orchids that rarely bloom, larger than the ordinary orchid she has ever seen.
"Accept my offering, you have a good heart that you will despise just to protect your family. You are loving and honest and yet powerful. You deserve to be given pure love. By.... her...." The plant pointed Jade.
Jade felt amused. As the plant gave the flower to Kit. The Princess lost of words.
She couldn't believe what was happening. It was an amazing day and all she could say was,
"Wow, this is... this.. is beautiful.. Thank you... Dioneae."
When she received the beautiful flower, she gave it to Jade.
"It's possible that this happened for a specific reason, Jade. You can be sure that this is solely for you and not anyone else. Even though I'm not this romantic, well I'm trying.... because I love you so much...." She offered the flower to Jade like she was courting her again.
The Bone Reaver blushed like a maiden. Can't believe what happened. "Well, I am impressed, thank you Kit,"
The two children looked at them.
"Are you going to kiss? You suppose to kiss each other. I've read it..." Hartley suggested.
"Now I know, why sometimes I lose a book." Kit joked.
"Yes, and they will kiss and they will embrace like there's no more tomorrow and.... and..." Havoc is feeling adored.
"And you suppose to eat your vegetables Havoc," Kit added with a serious face.
Everyone laughed because of this. Jade is happy because their family is settled once again.
Dioneae is also happy because she didn't think that the people who once feared she would give her the hope of understanding her.
"Thank you.. Dioneae." Kit responds with a smile.
And the plant was accepted and admired for its beauty and kindness.
"You see, the Princess loves the woman because she gives color to her world and gives her a better life. Now... The Fairies are excited because they are back together again..."
Kit continued talking again while kissing Jade on the cheek and she was very happy. Only now did the children witness how much devotion Kit had to their Mother. Jade cried at what Kit said, she didn't think Kit would be more patient than her. That she could endure more for her and for their children.
No words came out of her mouth but the longing for those arms and kiss from Kit. The children also are very very happy. After they embraced together, whispered I love you, and kissed each other individually, the Bone Reaver was appeased. This is Jade's most unforgettable adventure in her life.
After a while, they decided to return to the palace. Dioneae guided the family on the way. Soon, they noticed the grass and could hear people. They stopped for a moment.
"Dioneae, I will ask The Grace Cherliandrea to send you back to the Death Forest and meet your Master. Right now I'm probably the one who's thankful because if it wasn't for you, we wouldn't be able to see our children and you bring my family back so thank you very very much."
"Princess Kit, you are such a good creature on earth that heaven did not turn its back on you. I hope your family's bond will be strengthened even more."
When Sorsha went out into the courtyard, she immediately noticed her grandchildren. She quickly approached them and hugged them, she missed them so much.
"Oh my... thank the heavens that your back... I am sorry... Hartley and Havoc, I promise, I won't let anything happen to you again. I love you very much."
Sorsha kissed them one by one, this was new for the two kids. But that acceptance feels good. Sorsha did the same to Kit and Jade. Something that made Madmartigan happy while rubbing Airk's back.
"Dad, we should go there." Airk said happily.
In the middle of the emotional event, everyone stopped and fell silent when Dioneae appeared to them. The men's swords came out and the women were protected. Havoc noticed that so she intervened.
"Don't be afraid, she is Dioneae, she is the one who saved us from the disaster. She has been called a monster because of her appearance. But she has no intention to hurt. She only wants you to accept her again and return her to her Keeper in Death Forest."
The girl approached The Grace Cherliandrea.
"Your Grace, I know I'm not a good daughter but I want to make a request not for me but for her. Can we return her to her Master.....please..."
The Lally Maiden of the Forest softened at this. Now she knows Havoc has hope to change. "Sure Princess Havoc, as long as you promise to be nice to everyone."
"I promise, Your Grace."
"I will see that... Well then, Dioneae, I apologize if I have planted you away from where you suppose to be. And please forgive me, for what I have done."
"Your Grace. I forgive you." Dioneae answered.
"Willow, I will prepare you a good trip with Dioneae after my Daughters wedding, is that okay?"
"Of course, Your Grace. I will."
"Alright, it's good and we're all fine. I hope this goes on forever. Now may I invite you again to our Princess's wedding...?" Queen Lili asked.
Seeing the young Princesses, everyone is happy again, and Kit and Jade are back together. It was a disgrace to the Queen of Tir Asleen of what happened but it was a miracle for Cherliandrea.
And the delayed marriage continued and King Hastur calmed down, felt excited that finally the wedding will resume. Everyone gathered in the large hall of the Cashmere Palace to begin the wedding ceremony. The Brownies became flower bearers as Elora followed.
Elora was stunning in her white see-through wedding dress with silver laces that came to life as she walked into the crowd.
The Prince of Galladoorn was speechless because of this. He was captivated by Elora's brilliant skin that shimmered brilliantly like an astral star from the sky in the midst of the light.
His bride stopped in front of him, waiting for His Grace to ask him a question, causing him to lose a word.
"Graydon Hastur, Prince of Galladoorn, Sorcerer of the South, do you accept, Elora Danan, the Princess, of Cashmere, Empress of Andowyne and will be the Successor of heaven in due time. Will be the guardian of every creature on earth…."
"That's a lot...." Kit whispered to Jade who was silent and listening to the ceremony so Sorsha elbowed her.
"I do and I will, Your Grace..." Graydon answered.
"Elora Danan, Princess, of Cashmere, soon to be the Successor of my Successor, soon to be Queen and will be the Empress of Andowyne, and will be the Guardian of all creatures of the Earth. Do you accept Graydon as your loving husband."
"I will and I do." Smiling to Graydon.
They are very much in love while hearing that Kit is counting all of what The Grace Cherliandrea said.
"Wow, Elora was a solid ground...."
Hearing that again from Kit, Jade kissed her just to shut up. While Sorsha was watching and ashamed of what her daughter was doing.
"I The Grace Cherliandrea, Lally Maiden of the Forest, announce you as husband and wife. Graydon, you may kiss your bride.."
With Graydon kissing Elora, no one could be happier than the King of Galladoorn. Finally, his dream came true.
In the middle of the most special day, Kit is happy for Elora.
"Wow, congratulations... I can't believe you and Graydon are married now. So how is that, are you ready for family life?" Kit's challenge.
"Kit, I'm ready. I learn a lot from your daughter."
"About that, I am ashamed. I am sorry. I promise, I will discipline her myself."
"Don't promise, do it."
"Yes, Your Majesty." And the two hugged happily.
Before the Tanthalos returned to their kingdom, Kit and Sorsha thanked Queen Lili and Grace Cherliandrea. They actually even reached Cashmere just to resolve any of their issues.
"Queen Sorsha, Princess Kit, we are happy for your family. We hope that peace has been always home and will grow stronger. And you Queen Sorsha can be sure that Kit is in good hands." Cherliandrea's admiration.
"Thank you so much Your Grace. I couldn't ask for anything more." Sorsha replied.
Kit can't help to say. "Your Grace, till we meet again, thank you very much. Queen Lili, beautiful as ever be... thank you."
And even after saying goodbye to Kit, she still doesn't stop admiring the Queen of Cashmere, something that Jade took her away. So as they get into the carriage she whispered.
"Did I make you jealous.. now..? impressive.... I should..."
"Stop that, or I will kick you out again in the house." Jade is turning mad.
"I am sorry... I love you Jade... that will never change..." Jade kissed her to finish it off.
The Tanthalos couple happily returned to Tir Asleen as they began a new phase. An unforgettable memory that they will look back on for the rest of their lives.
After all, Sorsha is happy with the good things happening in Nockmaar. They have now their own system and Airk is doing well on its government.
One fine morning, as Madmartigan was walking to the library, she was smiling and carrying freshly picked flowers. Upon opening the door, he noticed his Queen with her back turned and occupied with her affairs.
"My Queen, you are as beautiful as the sun and as fragrant as these roses."
"Really? If you need something, please say it now. I am busy, find someone to poke. Or else..."
In her voice, she seemed to have a heavy day.
"Oh, you are the scary queen... I fear your severe punishment for your nuisance."
The Queen raised an eyebrow, wondering what Madmartigan was doing.
"Will you give me those flowers or I will scrap you out?" Sorsha seriously said.
"Oh, of course this is for you. You know I'm just kidding, you're too serious." Madmartigan hugged the Queen and whispered.
"Another round of the world has passed. What is your plan?" He added.
"Kit, I need to make sure she can handle Tir Asleen properly and without any near-jokes. You know me, I don't want her to be a headache for the people here."
"Sorsha, see that..."
They turned gaze to the big window. Behold the beautiful kingdom, which has been greatly reformed. Repaired roads, more people busy doing business. It also shines like Cashmere as the sun hangs in the sky.
"She did this all for you..... for you to be happy..."
"You think she's ready?" Sorsha doubted.
"My Sorsha, she's been ready... And I am ready to offer you to be Queen in my little kingdom. You see the Cottage over there?"
Pointed to a Cozy House with a spacious yard not far from the palace.
"That will be our palace one day. I did it for you... from my blood and my sweat in my day and night...." Madmartigan is acting weird.
"Wow..... better stop before I change my mind..."
"So you want to be my Queen of our little Kingdom then... oh.. I love you Sorsha, If I could marry you everyday.." The man wants to make her smile.
Sorsha is irritated, but she is happy because no matter how hard she is to him, Madmartigan still doesn't give up.
A few days later, Jade's Cottage was filled with excitement and nervousness. Kit stood in front of a large mirror staring at herself.Queen is a word, but choosing a simple one defines her as a person. A simple dress, with a combination of fabrics to be proud of. It comes from the different places she went and the kingdoms that once sheltered her. Giving tribute and expressing unity. From Tir Asleen, Nockmaar, Galladoorn, Wildwood, Nelwyn, Cashmere, and there are also traces from the Fairy Forest. They were all made for Kit to wear on her special day.
"You think I deserve to sit on the Throne?"
"Why doubt yourself? You deserve it. As long as you don't cheat, not to me, but to Tir Asleen." Jade reprimanded her.
"I won't.
"I know.. Wow, I can't believe it, you're going to be the Queen of Tir Asleen. Who would have guessed your destiny. You're going to be a Queen, everyone will be afraid of it..." Jade complimented.
"You really said that." Kit felt amused.
"Kit, I love you that's why I'm right here by your side and that will never change."
Later the children entered their room.
"Mom, the carriage is ready outside."
"My Queen," Jade stood up and offered her hand to Kit. "She is proud to say this," My Knight..."
And the children looked at them and cheered them up. "You better kiss.." Havoc said.
Kit kissed her and the children.
"Havoc, what did I say about my books?" Kit scolded.
"Come on, that's enough, we're going to be late. I will get used to seeing you like that." Jade smile from Kit's serious face.
After that they boarded a carriage and headed to Tir Asleen.
The day was beautiful and the weather cooperated, slowly the people who wanted to witness the very special day came. Its Kit coronation day as the new Queen of Tir Asleen.
The paths were filled with colorful flowers and everyone was happy and excited. Sorsha invited all the Kingdoms, her friends and acquaintances and all the people of Andowyne.
Scorpia, Boorman and the Bone Reavers help prepare with Madmartigan and the Queen. Madmartigan is confident that the two will finally get along with each other. This is a good news to everyone.
Soon, the people of Galladoorn, the people of Cashmere along side with Prince Graydon and Princess Elora. Passes the traveling Nelwyns with the Brownies who act as secret guards for the two young Princesses.
They all gathered together in front of the palace for the coronation of the new Queen. Sorsha and Madmartigan are happy for Kit. Especially Airk who is rumored to have met a Lady from a distant kingdom. He happily shared it with his twin who was nervous that day.
When everyone was complete, The Grace Cherliandrea presided over the ceremony for the new Queen.
"Will you solemnly promise and swear to govern the people of Tir Asleen and to create a good alliance with its neighboring Kingdom?"
"I do" Kit answered proudly.
Sorsha is proud of her because she is sure she will be a better Queen than she is.
"I, Kit Tanthalos, swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to your Majesty, and to your heirs and successors according to the law of the creation. So may heaven help me." Kit's oath was her new beginning and she must perform it to the best of her ability.
"People of Andowyne, and the adjacent Kingdoms of Tir Asleen, Galladoorn, Cashmere and Nockmaar. Today, we witness the replacement of the monarchy. A new government that will strengthen each of its citizens and maintain peace."
The transfer of the crown, empowers Kit to rule and give new hope. Willow is proud of her, he felt that Tir Asleen would be better off in Kit's hands, especially her father who can't believe her success.
"I, The Grace Cherliandrea, is blessed by the heavens with the power to introduce to you the new Queen of Tir Asleen. Queen Kit Tanthalos...!! " The Grace Cherliandrea is proud to introduce the new Queen.
When The Grace Cherliandrea placed the crown on Kit's head to symbolize her reign, everyone applauded. Loud applause greeted the coronation of Kit as their new Queen, with her beloved family by her side as she continued her destiny. Sorsha is proud of Kit, now she can be sure that their peaceful kingdom is in good hands.
Night came, Sorsha was restless in bed. She was sitting and deep in thought.
"Is your head still aching? Tir Asleen was in better hands now." The man asked.
"Are you sure?" She was unsure.
"Sorsha, trust Kit, you'll see. She'll be a better Queen Tir Asleen ever had."
Sorsha frowned so Madmartigan fondle her nice and easy. The Queen was tickled by his cold hand so she retaliated and their teasing could be heard even with the door closed.
After her inauguration, they decided to go back in the Palace but staying in the Cottage every weekend. It won't be long before Sorsha will also move to the nearby Cottage made by Madmartigan.
That same night, in Kit's room. Kit's book finally had a happy ending. Even though she was tired all day, she still managed to sit down and fill the blank page.
'Wow... shouldn't you be planning your actions as a Queen." The Bone Reaver asked.
Even though Kit has been declared Queen, they prefer not to address that when they are together alone.
"Yes, but first, I will finish the chapter of the Princess of Tir Asleen. Before I start my chapter as the Queen."
"Don't you have anything to do besides writing?" Jade asked again.
"Jade, I want one day, our grandchildren will know what we do." Kit presenting her works.
"Really?!!"
"Yeah, I want them to know how beautiful and fierce their Grandma Jade is..."
They teased each other until they fell on the bed. Jade was on top of Kit, caressing her cheek. Counting the freckles and kissing her forehead.
"Do you think that heaven will give us another chance.. you know.. Promise, I won't interfere.."
"Oh, no no no Kit, if you want that, you'll take care of it and I won't interfere.."
She laughed because Kit was tickling her.
"Well then, I'll look forward to that."
Kit said as she teases Jade while grabbing the covers to please her up. Until they don't mind the books at their feet are falling one by one.
The end