-The month of Wynnethel, the 1st, year ATC 3,527-
Heiracles opened his mouth almost to say he had, but said instead, "How would you know.. ?"
"The gift you received last week.. "
"Celine..." His tone was warning, as his hand reached up to touch the necklace that he thought his wife had left him, "What did you do..."
"Well, you see. I know that your Father captured and killed beasts, pulling out their Cores, creating bracelets for you, your siblings and their spouses within the first years of your Banishment. Thus, giving all of you your immortality, but not Our ability to manipulate Time. I knew that you would need this advantage" as she openly watched him reach up to touch the necklace, which was still under his shirt, that she had made for him, "and I see that you took my generosity. Don't worry, it comes with no strings attached. Just.. "
Heiracles eyebrow raised slowly as her words died off, "Just.. ?"
"Just don't die out there. That Core came from one in my Cluster, my Aunt Celine, the one whom I was named after.. She was murdered. Many years before the Covenant was formed. No matter what her Unity tried, she wouldn't listen. The Elvi.. They took her from this world, but they would not allow them to have her body...", she looked down unable, or unwilling, to continue this particular subject.
Heiracles walked over to her, placing a hand on her wide arm, "I will do all in my power to live up to your Aunt, Celine.. "
She smiled at him, sadly. "I know you will, my friend, I know.. ", tapping Ila'Mu's shoulder lightly so as not to cause any undue harm to them, she continued, "I gifted Ila'Mu here a ring themselves just yesterday so their abilities will advance a bit behind your own. Please," she looks from Ila to Kiles, "please, protect eachother. Dragous will be awaiting outside the northern gate of Calysto, hidden within the forest between here and the Boundary. I imagine they will be able to guide you through the mountains without the Elvi easily discovering your location. I must take my leave and return, it is my Clusters consummation week starting tomorrow and we wish to have our first Litter."
A smile lining her face slightly at the thought of impregnation and continuing her familial line, before turning to Ila'Mu, crouching down and placing her hands upon their shoulders. "Stay safe, Ila. Mu. I wish to try to join you as soon as I can. Learn as much of the outside world from my dear friend Kiles as you can manage. Grow strong. Never give in. I know that you wish nothing more then to live in peace, but I fear.. I fear your mother will never allow that. Not for any of us... "
Heiracles raised his hand as if to catch Celines attention, before dropping his hand back to his side.
"So. We're going to have to flee to the Northern hemisphere, aren't we Celine... "
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I want to dedicate a section of each chapter to the love of my life, Kreation. For supporting my dream and urging me forward on my desires to finally 'put pen to paper', so to speak by writing out my book for you all to read, thank you so much for the support and love. 🥰