The Chosen Goddess' Triplets

Four

(Lobelia's POV)

I had the strangest dream.

About a man with cold fire eyes.

I shook my head, trying to erase the memories of that man. Is that really what I wanted though? To forget about the mystery man, or did I want to get to know more about him?

As I opened my eyes, I realized I was lying on a white silk bed. Where am I? Where are my sisters and brothers? "Ohh, what is that amazing smell?"

Bacon, sausage, something with a banana and a sweet maple smell.

"You're such a ditz. It's breakfast." Lily said as she rolled her eyes. "You also get distracted so fast. Your thoughts are all jumbled. Looking for a mystery man, running from a mystery man, concerned about our where abouts, and then food. Seriously, Lobelia, I don't know how you can live in your own brain."

"Lily, don't be mean." My head snapped in the other direction and I spotted lavender whispering in her mousy voice on the opposite side of the room. If we weren't supernatural, there would be no way to ever hear her. It is almost as if she planted the thoughts inside your ear. "Lobelia, we are all here. Lawrence and the twins are out having breakfast. You are the last one to wake up from the drugs."

What does she mean by drugs? What drugs? I haven't taken anything that I remember, did I? Lily huffed in annoyance and I turned my attention back to her, "Like always, do you ever get enough sleep Lobelia?" I could hear the sarcasm dripping from her every word. "Welcome to the Light Colony. They drug anyone requesting entrance so they don't know where their little town is located."

Is it a common thing to drug their guests? Do all colonies do that? I pull myself up into a sitting position, causing my head to pound and my stomach to turn, causing quesiness to roll through me. Goddess, I can't survive being drugged anywhere else. My eyes widen in horror and I pray to the Goddess that this never happens again.

"Oh good, everyone is up now. We need to talk. Let's go." Lawrence demands as he pops his head into the room.

"Can I at least...." I started to ask for permission to get myself dressed but get cut off.

"No you can not, Lobelia, now get up and move it. No one that could possibly be your mate will be seeing you. Just give me a half hour and then you can go barbie yourself up." Lawrence said with sarcasm as he exited my room. None of them like waiting for me to get around. I am the only one out of my sisters that wears make - up, and takes about a forty - five minute showers. What do they expect though? Some people care about their appearance and I am one of them, and proud of that. Always will be. Mother says I am unique and it is okay to be different.

I slowly stood up, as Lily pushed off the wall she was leaning on. I wobbled a little trying to keep my balance but failing. Once I think I am going to face plant on the floor, I try to prepare myself. Before I slam into the ground, strong arms pull me into their chest. I sighed in relief but realized too late who had caught me.

"Falling for me already, sis? I know I am impressive, but come on, I don't swing that way. You're such a light weight, huh? Drugs affected you too much, sis?" I rolled my eyes as I pushed myself out of Lily's arms. She would never let any of us get hurt, but she always makes jokes, even in a serious relationship. I regret pushing away so fast as I landed on my butt, hard.

Lily laughs hysterically, as she clutches her stomach for over using her muscles. "That was priceless. Let's go Lavender. Oh and Lobelia, when you are done fouling around we would love for you to join us."

How am I related to her? Ugh.

I got up off the ground, rubbing my butt to try to get the aching to settle down. I realized there are four beds in here and realized someone other than my sisters were in here with us. Why did it take me so long to notice that? I walked out of the room, trying to figure out which way to go.

'Where are you, Lobelia? Goddess, of course you can't come up with sniffing us out. Go right. When you can't go anymore, take a left. Then we are in the first room on the right.' Lily mind linked me, though she sounded annoyed. Why didn't I think of sniffing them out?

'Well, because you're a ditz Lobelia, but we love you. Also, you left the mind link open.' Lily chuckled as she answered my unasked question. Of course I did. I closed off the link and then followed Lily's directions.

As I arrived at the door, Lily instructed me to go in. I heard chatting from behind the door. I slowly crept the door open, trying not to disturb anyone, but I failed. They all became quiet and turned to stare at the door as it creaked loudly. Oh goddess, let the ground swallow me whole, please. As I looked around, I saw grandmother Selene and grandfather Darius. What are they doing here?

Well, that would explain who the fourth bed was for. "Grandmother, I am so glad you are here. We can go get our nails done, have a spa day and oh, don't forget shopping." I exclaimed excitedly. This will be so fun. I love dressing up my grandmother.

"Seriously, Lobelia," Lily commented with a roll of her eyes. What? Did I say something wrong?

"Take a seat, we have a lot to discuss," Lawrence said with a sigh. I just noticed that he looked tired, exhausted actually. What am I missing? I slowly proceed to an empty seat and sit with caution as I look around in suspicion.

"Don't over think, Lobelia. Don't want you to lose the only brain cells you have left there," Lily commented with a chuckle. I huffed in annoyance as I glared at her. Wait, where are the twins? Before I could ask, I felt a bucket of ice - cold water spill over me.

I jump in shock, "AHHH." These twins will be the death of me. Why do they always prank me? These brothers of mine are the 'T' in trouble. Ugh.

I heard two different giggles from behind me and instantly knew it was for sure the twins who did it. Lily is gut wrench laughing as she hunches over her chair, as everyone else is trying to hold their laughters in but I can see the amusment in their expressions. All of a sudden, a deep rough chuckle booms across the room and I look for the source. I find an old man standing in the doorway as he takes in the scene. Great, even strangers have witnessed this catastrophe. Could this be any more embarrassing?

"Wasn't us sissy, I promise." The twins said in an innocent voice. If you didn't know them, you would believe their innocent act.

"Hello Elder Sawyer. I appreciate you having us at the Light Colony. I apologize for not announcing our arrival before coming. We are here to discuss what is happening in the kingdom. I have plans from Queen Adelia that you can put in place to keep your colony safe. Also, the girls here are in search of their mates," Lawrence said professionally, as he stood to shake the elder's hand. So he was the one who drugged us.

"Well, I would love to discuss these plans and if it will keep my colony safe we will do it. We would be honored if one or all of the triplet's mates were here. I see you brought the tyrant twins with you." Elder Sawyer begins as he takes a seat at the head of the table. I hear the boys chuckle as they run off, going goddess knows where. "As I was saying, hopefully you can keep a leash on the boys so they don't destroy the colony. Young lady all wet with pink paint in her hair." Keep them on a leash, yeah okay. Who is he talking about? I thought I was the only one wet in here. I looked at my hair and gasped in horror. He is right. I have pink paint covering my head. Holy crap. I can't believe those little brats did this to me. "I can read minds and, yes, my colony does drug visitors for safety purposes only, though if we knew anyone from the royal family were coming we would have escorted you without the drugs. I won't hold what the twins did to you against our first impression." This is embarrassing. He heard everything I was thinking.

"This is epic, maybe you should learn to block your thoughts, sis," Lily says, with laughter lacing her words.

The elder chuckles with her, "You must be Lily, the smart - mouthed triplet. It is nice to meet you, my dear. You do hide your thoughts and memories remarkably well. I will hold a ball so you can meet the whole colony. It will be required that they attend. So if any of your mates are here, you will find them.

"Great, now that one issue is settled let's discuss the news from the Queen. Girls, go make sure your brothers are not causing any trouble and then freshen up. Lily, please be nice and help Lobelia get the paint that is now dry in her hair." Lawrence said, as he turned his attention back to the elder. Wait what? Did he just say the paint dried in my hair?

"Ahhh." I yelled in horror as I ran out of the room and back to our room so I could look in the mirror. Oh no, he is right. Lily is different than the rest of us. If anyone could get it out, it would be her.

Though will she actually help me?