book #3 DARK KNIGHT ***COMPLETE***

#6 a reason to celebrate

the town had never been so lively. everyone running around and preparing for a big celebration. Avaly and Zara watched from their room. Across the hall the warriors were in theirs. "Princess Avaly," she nodded her head acknowledging Zara. " this celebration is for you tonight. the towns people believe you are saving them from King Jonathan." Avaly was unsure of why they would celebrate ger, The feeling was uncomfortable. She didn't like the attention and was unsure how to respond to it. Avaly had never been accepted into any group of people before and now she was expected to rule over all of them in this kingdom. It was overwhelming her. Deep in her thoughts as she spoke to Zara. She wasn't sure she wanted to rule over everyone.

"why do they want me? I'm not even sure how to rule over people."

Zara gestured for Avaly to sit in a chair as Zara moved closer to her. she came over sitting at her feet looking up into her eyes. "you are a princess by birth but soon you will be a queen of the people. You were born to rule and you were born to lead. It is in your blood. you have the heart of a survivor and compassion given to you by circumstances out of your control. you have lived through hardships most couldn't withstand and here you are, with the most beautiful heart I have ever known. you may not have been sent to fancy schools or given fancy expensive things but you are exactly what this world needs. Your journey has shaped you as the perfect ruler. have more confidence in your abilities. you have so much to offer these people. trust me your heart is the right one for the job. you will be an amazing Queen. it sounds like Jonathan had been ruling with an iron fist and oppressing his people. you are stronger than him and I can tell it scares him." Avaly sat there soaking in her words. She had never heard anyone tell her she was strong before. She had always been ridiculed and cast aside. In spite of it she still held hope for people. She still wanted what was best for them. She doubted her ability to rule but hearing Zara tell her she had it in her blood to be a great leader helped encourage her.

Zara and avaly stood up giving each other a warm embrace. for a moment in time Avaly felt at home. She had never felt this love before. It was something very foreign to her. There was no one she had in her life that had ever been close to her and she felt a sense of peace with Zara. "princess Zara?"

Zara was already slipping on a red dress that flowed down to her ankles. two slits came up her thighs on both sides exposing her flawless legs. the bodice dropped dangerously low exposing her cleavage. "yes?"

Avaly came over grabbing up the white dress on her bed slipping it on. "when do you have to leave? I don't think I can do this without you."

Zara glanced over to the Goddess that stood before her. the dress Avaly wore was a one shoulder drop waste that flowed down exposing one slit all the way to her waste. "you can do this. believe in yourself. and don't worry. I will be right here for you. I think we are going to be amazing friends.lets go celebrate the lost princess!" Zara grabbed Avaly and pulled her into a hug. They glanced at themselves one last time and walked out the door. both women made it to the town square were everyone was dancing to music playing and drinking. "this song is so beautiful. " Zara was swaying to the most enchanting song she had ever heard. It was as though Heaven itself was in this realm flowing through the song. The melody was soft and alluring as she wathced fairies swaying and holding each other.

she heard Avaly laugh. "this song is for lovers. it is for mating. the fairies are very s****l beings." Zara looked at her in shock. She let out a giggle at the thought.

"let's go eat then! I'm not about to mate anyone!" They made their way to the table filled with different foods. after loading their plates they sat down as the warriors joined them. "no Eric for tonight?" Leif and Finn laughed as they choked on some food they had stolen from their plates.

"no your majesty. I do believe he will be otherwise held up for the night."Leif stood up holding a hand out to Zara. "may I have this dance?"

she looked coily at him placing her hand in his. "that depends on if this is a mating dance." the look of surprise and shock written all over his face. "I'm kidding let's go dance. come on Avaly! grab Finn and come shake your ass with us!"

Avaly blushed as she looked at Finn. "do you mind dancing? I have never really joined in before. I usually watch from the tree lines."

"I would be honored princess." with that they were all on the dance floor drinking and dancing. the suns were long set and the moons had cast their glowing lights across the ground by the time Avaly and Zara made their way back to their rooms. The night had been magical and Zara had never had so much fun in her life. The town felt just as magical as the forest that surrounded it.

they were stumbling trying to get into their room clearly having drank too much. "I think I drank too much! I have never drank before!" both of them were laughing and giggling not paying attention to anyone around them. Zara stood straight up the hair on the back of her head sarting to prickle up causing her senses to jump into over drive. she felt a presence watching them. glancing casually around her to see where Leif, finn and Vlad were. she caught their eye as they walked towards her sensing her switch in mood. She watched as the warriors began to be more alert of their surroundings. nodding Zara reached around grabbing Avaly away from the door covering her mouth. putting her fingers to her lips Zara motioned for Avaly to be quiet. Zara could feel a presence in their room. Leif opened the door slowly as Finn and Vlad were on each side. rushing into the room there was no one there in the room. The room stood empty. looking around the room had been torn apart. their things thrown everywhere. Zara came in behind them having forced herself to sober up. she let out a gasp as she saw her room. "what was someone looking for? who do you think it was?"

shaking his head Leif helped pick items up off the floor. He was clearly in distress with the fact that someone had gone inot Zara and Avalys room. "I'm not sure what they think was here, but they were definitely here by orders of King Jonathan. I'm guessing our element of surprise is for sure gone and we are now going to need to watch our backs as we move through towns. we need to remember as we make our way there that the king has a choke hold on this realm. he rules with fear. he will try and kill us. as of now we no longer celebrate until we arrive there and announce the princess as the rightful heir." Zara could hear the crunch of glass beneath his feet as he and the warriors walked around the room. Leif looked apologetic. Zara was sad. They had so much fun for it to only be cut short by their intruder. " I think it l be best for both of you to come to our room and rest. we will take shifts while you both get rest. we will need to resupply and head out as soon as possible."

Zara stood there holding Avalys hand. she did not try to fight. she knew it would be the best way to get any sleep at all and she knew they needed it before they made it to the castle. from now on they would have to be alert and stay diligent to keep alive. she knew the king would stop at nothing to keep his crown. He sought total dominence and power. both of the women made it to the warriors room with their bags. it was going to be a very long night. "tomorrow we should make it to the sea of tranquility before we break for camp. it will be hard and tiring but we need to pick up speed to give us a little more surprise." the warriors nodded their head and then Zara and Avaly closed their eyes falling fast asleep next to each other. Finn taking first shift. Zara knew it would be a cat and mouse game from here on out with King Jonathan.