Aurora Givens~Cassie Peters~Lilith Evers
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Lilith listened as Justice talked. When she commented how it was her actions that helped bring the girls today, Lilith quickly countered.
"Are you 100% sure about that Justice? I can tell you right now that Aurora made her decision to go completely on her own. The only one who was totally against going from my perspective was Euphemia, who even now refuses to use her true name. I have a feeling that the only reason why she is here is Ishara. And Ishara is pretty mysterious due to her lack of emotional reactions. I think you need to not make assumptions if you don't know all the facts for why all the girls are here. Not to mention that Mae and Artemisia were missing from yesterday's actions so you can't say your actions are the reason why they are here now. For now let's get to work shall we? You can help me by gathering the supplies I need."It didn't take long to get the brew ready with the ingredients needed.
"There, it's all ready. Why don't you stay put, and I'll get the others. You did well, thank you."Minutes later the rest of the girls showed up.
"Now, I want all of you gather around the cauldron but don't touch anything please? Listen very carefully for what I am about to say. I am going to say the spell, and then I'll gather my magic through this brew, which will create an image for you to see. This was a common way for magic users to talk over long distances and normally isn't a hard spell to perform, but in this case since we're talking between worlds, I needed my cauldron to amp up the spell. If I have to, I'll draw upon the magical energy of all of you. We should be able to do this with all of you here since I can see the magical auras each of you have. Hopefully in time you'll come to see that as well. Now, take a deep breath and try to steady yourselves. Let's begin."Taking one of her magic books, Lilith placed it on a pedestal that was in front of her. Taking one last breath herself, she gathered the magic around her and the magical brew and said the words.
"I call upon the elements of this world to connect with the Queen of the Faeries, Eowyn, in Traumet in the world of Rhindeval,
I am your servant Lilith who resides in the world of Earth.
Please grant me my request,
As I will, so mote it be!"Magical energy charged through Lilith as she tried making the connection. It was a lot harder then she thought as she struggle to make it. Aurora could definitely feel the energy and saw the sorceress was struggling, so she intentionally start giving her her magical energy. Lilith briefly looked at Aurora and realized she was being stubborn because she wanted to prove she could do it. Nodding, she started taking the the magical energy of the others who for one reason or another started sharing with her too. It took several more minutes, but Lilith made the connection and could feel Fairy Queen's energy finally.
Eowyn herself had been going over some parchments when she felt someone trying to reach her. Feeling out that magical energy, she was shocked for the first time in ages.
"Lilith . . . ."
She stopped what she was doing immediately and sent out her own magical energy to establish the connection. Not being able to hide the shock on her face, she was legitimately flabbergasted to not only see Lilith but other young women too. Was that the Princesses?
"Lilith, is that you?" she asked.
"You're majesty, oh I am so glad to see you. You haven't changed a bit."Eowyn laughed, "11 years is a grain of sand for my kind Lilith. Are those . . . the . . . . "
She couldn't finish her sentence, she was so overcome with emotion.
"Yes, all the princesses are here with me. I was able to reverse Ivelda's spell over them yesterday. They all remember."Eowyn looked at each of them, and even though they weren't children anymore, she was able to recognize each of them. It helped that they looked like their parents too or one of them. Her eyes settled on Aurora though.
"Aurora, you look just like your father. I will love to catch up, but I know time is of the essence here since I know this kind of connection can only hold for so long. Lilith, I am assuming that all of you are coming back."
"Well, a few of the girls need more convincing. They all have lived most of their lives here so they feel more connection to Earth then Rhindeval. I am hoping that by talking to you and learning the state of their birthplace, they may change their mind. I won't force them to come back though."Cassie decided to speak up.
"Um, sorry to interrupt, but I am one of the girls who is still uncertain. Hi, I go by Cassie here, but you probably know me as Meridian O'Donohue from Angalais. I am sure Rhindeval is suffering right now because of Ivelda, but I love Earth too and I am scared I'll never be able to come back here."The queen smiled gently.
"Meridian, that is a valid concern, but seeing how traveling between worlds is possible, it's also possible for you to return to Earth for you can gain the ability to do so if you have magical energy. It wouldn't be easy though. But yes, Rhindeval is suffering. Ivelda rules almost all the kingdoms. The ones under her control are mere principalities now. The only kingdoms that are complete safe are Traumet, Emperia, Taera Terrus, and Hahnkaska. Selavia is an interesting case though. It's people have hidden themselves within the mountains and the magic has protected them there, so Ivelda hasn't gotten to them. She has gained entry to the kingdom, but hasn't fully secured it due to the illusionary magic present there. All of the palaces have been sealed off by me and my people. It hasn't been easy for Ivelda has tried to find to bring them down."
Cassie ended up asking another question, one she dreaded.
"Do you know what happened to my kingdom?"Eowyn could not prevent the sad look on her face when she said, "It's been devastated. Farms have been burned and many of it's people had been taken into slavery. All of the flower farms have been destroyed."
"No . . . ." Cassie gasped, horrified, remember all the flowers and how good and hardworking the people of her old home were.
Wiping the tears from her eyes, she decided that she couldn't run anymore.
"Ivelda had no right to do that. Okay, I am coming back. I love my family here, but Angalais needs Princess Meridian now more then my adoptive family needs Cassie." Meridian said, finally ready to take responsibility for her kingdom.
Lilith smiled before turning back to Eowyn.
"I'll be returning to Rhindeval in 2 more weeks since the education system I teach at will be done by then. For those of us coming back, we're going to need a safe place to stay. I don't want my sister knowing we've returned.""I have a safe place in Lostein that will work for you. It's in the Enchanted Forest of Arendelle. There's a cottage there that would have enough room for you and all of the girls. I have that place sealed off at the moment since I wanted to protect some of the Enchanted creatures that live there. I'll will be able to know when you're back and meet you there with some of my subjects. I suggest you teleport there though."
"Wonderful. Do any of you girls have anymore questions?"Aurora raised her hand.
"Queen Eowyn, what happened to the boys? Is Richard okay? Last thing I remember was we were separated from them by Ivelda."Again, Eowyn couldn't prevent the sad look on her face.
"Good news is that they are all alive, bad news is . . . they all serve Ivelda. She's brainwashed them. They are not the boys you remember and care for. I have information on each of them, but only so much on Prince Niklaus. Ivelda currently rules from Lostein castle, so it's the only palace that I couldn't protect. Due to her ability to sense magic also, I rarely allow my subjects into her palace. Prince Niklaus to my knowledge has never left the palace. Few of my subjects have the ability to mask their magical energy, so they have seen him briefly. We have reason to believe he works in the dungeons. I don't know what Ivelda has done to change that place, but it must be horrendous. Either Ivelda forces Niklaus to say down there, or he chooses to stay down there, I don't know. He only comes out when Ivelda gives the princes potions that keeps them under her control. I doubt they even realize it. Another we have limited information on is Prince Apollyon since he also spends most of his time in the castle. We were able to find out he's Ivelda's advisor though because he has traveled at times and my subjects have overhead him. Prince Rue also stays out on the castle grounds and appears to be a Beastamer. Prince Rukaiyan is Ivelda's Captain of the Guard and is mostly seen patrolling the town when he's not training Ivelda's army. Prince Stephen spends half of his time in the castle. I think he works as a healer, but he's also an assassin for Ivelda. It seems that Ivelda has changed the world's belief system for she now considers herself a Goddess and has set up a religion where everyone is forced to Worship her. Viliame has been made a Preacher of this religion and does his best to spread the 'good word' about Ivelda's greatness. It's horrifying to learn this. The easiest princes to keep track of have been Richard, Roderick, and Garland since they travel the most and are rarely at the palace. Richard doesn't even live at the palace like the other princes. I believe Ivelda is taking extra precautions to make sure Richard doesn't remember that he's the prince of Lostein. He works as a spy for Ivelda. Roderick hunts beast for Ivelda. Garland . . . . . he's an outrider and is mostly at sea . . . he's physically changed the most. Ivelda turned him into a beast."
Lilith, horror written all over her face, replied,
"So they have 2 spells placed upon them. One that the girls had and this 'loyalty spell'. Is there a way to break it?"Eowyn was able to smile, "There is. My subjects are working on an antidote as we speak. It'll still take time to create for a few of the ingredients take time to create. It won't be ready by the time your come back, but we'll let you know when it is."
"So we will be able to save them? I am coming back too. I have one more question. What happened to those who were sealed away by your magic?""They were put into an enchanted sleep so time stood still for them. I was able to warn the people who lived there of the rulers' deaths. So when they wake up, they won't be in the dark. Aurora, for Traumet, it'll be up to you alone to release the seal on it. Same thing applies for all the other palaces."
"Wait, are you saying my maternal grandmother is still alive?Eowyn smiled brightly, "Yes she is, just asleep."
Lilith looked to the rest of the girls and asked,
"Do any of you have anymore questions. If you're going back too, now will be a good time to say so. So far, I only know for certain that Meridian, Aurora, and Justice are coming back."