My Rebirth as an alien Queen

Episode 34-The nightmare

My heart was ridiculously heavy as I tried to get some sleep, I mean I got what I want…I was back with my family but I kept feeling I didn’t belong here, I kept feeling that it was a terrible idea for coming, and I kept wondering why Claire hate me so much? She was me and I was expecting her to…I exhaled heavily and my eyes fell on Barb who had gone to sleep mode again. I wish I had someone to talk about it to, as my mind kept wandering, I was forced to think about Hero, certainly, he’s devastated about me leaving and I felt my heart hurt just thinking about how much pain he’ll be in after I left.

I turned from the bed again and started to recall the few but yet cherished things he did for me, Barb being the biggest gift he gave, no matter how much I tried to justify my actions for leaving, I kept feeling like I overdid it this time, he’s going to so much hate me for this. I exhaled again and finally forced myself to sleep then I found myself back in the Ghafil palace, Hero’s quarters to be precise but I gasped as I felt my leg stepped on a green liquid which I recognised too well; the Ghafil blood. My heart raced and I dashed towards the floating stairs and let out a frightened squawk when I saw bodies of Ghafils fill the hallway, I felt myself hyperventilating.

Then I recalled I needed to see Hero, no…no, it can’t be, I kept repeating in my head as I raced to Hero’s room, I saw him standing in front of his window and I heaved a heavy sigh extremely glad he was alive, but he took a slow turn, his head first before the rest of his body, then the huge staff protruding from his chest caught my attention and I immediately rushed to him before he collapsed, successfully crashing into my hands, I couldn’t take my eyes off what lies in the middle of his chest, my tongue runs dry and tears flows freely from my eyes like a garden fountain, words were stuck and all I could do was stare at him as he met my eyes breathing heavily.

“Why?” His lips trembled as he talked and I wondered what he meant by the single word he managed to utter.

“Why…did…you…leave?” I was still speechless and emotionless, but my eyes could speak for me, I was in a frenzy and the highest state of panic as I watch Hero die in my hands.

“I…loved you” That word hit me hard than anything I had ever experienced, not when I fell from 100ft cliff, not when my consciousness was slowly dying, not when I watched Nicholas die for the very first time, my heart practically ripped in my chest as I watched Hero, even though he was dying…he maintained that smile until his eyes stopped moving, only then did I find the strength to cry myself into consciousness.

My skin that had turned pale white while was sleeping returned to my human form while I was panting heavily and crying from the scene I had witnessed, Barb was still in sleep mode and I broke down until the light flipped on and my mom and dad appeared in my room, mom was in her silky milk nightgown and dad was in baggy pyjama pants with armless vest, then Claire appeared behind then in a short nightgown and the after dress was left open to reveal the short dress. Claire folded her hands as he stared at me with annoyance while my parents hurried to my sides, I couldn’t stop the tears that were flowing freely from my eyes as I was still traumatised from the scene.

“It’s okay, it’s alright…you’re fine now” Mom assured me and pulled me into her arms, my head resting warmly on her shoulders as she put her arm around my neck and patted my back softly trying to calm me down. I closed my eyes and inhale her enticing fragrance of lavender which I was guessing was from her soap, my frantic heartbeats decelerated and I felt myself slowly calming down.

“What happened?” My mom asked staring into my eyes as she slowly released me.

“I…I saw…” I shut my eyes tight as the memory of the scene made my breath suddenly haggard.

“You don’t have to think about it, tell us when you’re ready…it’s alright, you’re safe now” My mom assured as a tear slipped down my already wet cheeks. Maybe I was safe, but was Hero safe? I couldn’t tell and it was already making me worry? He once told me the light race Ghafil can sense danger, was this it? I was not sure, despite the curiosity and guilt tugging at my chest; I still manage a smile at my parent. My dad hugged me and planted a soft kiss on my giving me an assuring smile that everything was gonna be fine.

“Can you sleep alone tonight…maybe you’ll sleep in Claire’s room?” My dad suggested and I met Claire’s cold gaze before turning back to my dad, not that I would like to share a room with her too, I turn alien in my sleep so until I tell them about it, I don’t want anyone of them to see that part of me so…

“No dad, I’m fine…Barb is here; all I need to do is to call her name and she would wake up. See, she’s already awake” My parent’s confused look had me explain further.

“She goes to sleep mode anytime I’m resting so she can conserve her battery” I filled them in and mom pouted in realisation.

“Since you’re alive and fine, I guess I can go back to sleep” Claire huffed loudly and left through the door while we all watch her leave.

“Don’t worry about it she’ll come around” My dad gave me a warm smile which I replied in appreciation.

“You know, it’s…very weird having two of you in the house, it’s complicated and she’s just finding it hard wrapping her head around it. Even I found it strange but…you are family, you’re my daughter; even if there are two of you. So, I just think of it as having twins” My mom smiled and I chuckled softly appreciating their effort to make me feel better.

“Thanks mom, thanks dad” I smiled and they both hug me warmly before standing and heading for the door, then they turned and wished me a restful night before they eventually left.

“Is everything alright?” Barb asked after my parents were gone.

“Yeah, just a nightmare, you can go back to sleep now,” I told her and she nodded immediately leaving her head hanging as she went to sleep mode while I yawned loudly and resumed sleeping, thankfully, I didn’t have any other nightmare till I wake up.

Mom and dad were busy getting dress for the day’s work when I strolled down the stairs with light footsteps.

“Claire” They called and the younger me approached from the kitchen with a mug which had steam escaping from it in her hand, it was hot chocolate I could guess, I love it. Claire rolled her eyes irritation before clenching her jaw and turning to our parents.

“We need to do something about the names” She voiced and my parents turned briefly to her, then to me.

“Yeah w,e should” I answered awkwardly.

“But…you’re both Claire-

“It’s confusing when I think you’re calling me and it’s her you’re calling” Claire immediately interjected mom and I sighed and nodded to her claims.

“What would we possibly call you then? That’s the name we gave you” My dad was frowning now, I was certain he wasn’t cool with the idea.

“Call me Aira…it’s what they call me on Zullion” My parents had a confused look on their faces and Claire had a contented look on hers.

“But-

“Mom, it’s better that way; it might be a little confusing you know and besides twins don’t have the same name” I smiled trying to liven the mood a little but Claire just wasn’t having it as she stormed upstairs angrily making mom sigh after she hit off my shoulders as she dashed upstairs.

“Come have breakfast” Mom gestured me to the dining table and served me bacon and eggs which I just stared at, not sure if it was good for my body.

“We’ll see you guys in the evening; I hope you try to get along a little. We’ll sort this eventually, but right now…your dad and I have to go” My mom smiled and as dad grabbed his keys and head to the door.

“I love you Claire” My mom sent me a flying kiss before she closed the door behind them and I chuckled while I kept staring at the food, wondering if I could take it. I decided against it eventually and moved to the fridge to grab some veggies and I was still selecting when I heard a knock on the door. I hesitated for some minutes before moving to get to the door, could mom had forgotten something? I wondered as I opened the door, I practically froze seeing Nick…the younger Nick I was sure? He had changed a little though but I didn’t have the chance to examine him well before he pulled me into a hug and immediately pulled my lips in his after muttering he missed me making me freeze.

“What the f**k did you think you’re doing?” Claire’s voice rang across the whole building before Nicholas pulled away to look at her, and then turned back at me in awe.

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