Two days passed since Laz saw the memory. She didn't say anything about it to anyone keeping it a secret.
- Sis? Are you listening?- Liam's voice snapped her out of her head.
- S-sorry Liam..I zoned out- she said with a slight chuckle.
-Are you alright? You've been acting strange lately- Liam looked at her. The two siblings were in Lazari's room since Liam wanted to talk to her. The princess was sitting on her bed while Liam was standing next to the bed leaning against the wall.
- Yeah I'm fine- Laz said after letting out a sigh. She has been trying her best to focus on training while solving her own mystery.
- No you aren't princess- Yua suddenly opened the door causing Laz to jump a bit.
- For the sake of the two realms Yua! Knock before you open the door!- Laz said with an irritated tone.
- Sorry sorry. But I won't act like I didn't hear you cry in your sleep last night- Yua looked at the princess who now just sat there shocked.
- Y-you heard it?...I..it was just a nightmare. I am alright.- Laz brushed it off. She has been having nightmares for some time now usually just about what could've gone wrong the day she saved Liam..but sometimes an overwhelming darkness appeared in them that she couldn't explain.
The three of them spent the whole afternoon taking until Max called Yua down and Liam went to hell Lilith with the kids. Laz was now in her room all alone...at least she thought.
- My my...something bother you kid?- Leila's voice sounded in Lazari's head.
- ....how are you doing this?- The princess questioned as she looked into a mirror in her room seeing Leila in the reflection.
- That's for me to know and for you to find o- Leila couldn't even finish her sentence before Laz spoke.
- You are part of me aren't you?- She said looking in Leila's eye through the mirror.
- I...how did you..- The demon princess looked at Lazari in pure shock.
- I saw your memories. the argument with your father...the talk you had with your maid..- Laz said with a blunt expression.
- You..saw all of that?..- Leila looked at her.
- Yes. I just have one question..how did you become a part of me?- Lazari looked deep into the reflection.
- ...you have to figure that out alone. I can't have a say in any of this- Leila let out a sigh.
- You..can't have a say in any of this?..what do you mean?- Laz felt more confused than ever.
- ...goodbye Lazari- With that Leila disappeared leaving Laz to just look at her reflection.
- Leila wait!- The princess called out only to be late. Leila left already. - I..still have questions..-She muttered sounding defeated. Lazari opened a drawer that was next to her bed and took out her eyepatch. She had a plan..a risky plan but a plan nonetheless.
- Sis! Mom asked if you cou- Liam opened the door to Laz's room only to see her wearing her eyepatch. - Laz? What are you doing?- He asked with a more serious tone.
- Liam..I know this sounds crazy...but I have to go back to the barrier- She said looking into Liam's eyes only to be met with shock and disbelief when she did so.
- Lazari have you lost your mind?! The last time you went there the void told you to jump! There is no way I am letting you go there- Liam walked up to Lazari and grabbed her hand - besides...I am worried about you sis. We all are. All of us agreed to help remember? So don't try and do everything alone- Liam looked into her eyes. Once he did Laz saw kindness inside them..kindness which she only saw in the eyes of Elizabeth and Alexander before.
-...I know brother and your right- Laz said as she hugged Liam who returned the hug.
A few minutes later Yua opened the door. Liam and Lazari were sitting on the bed talking but Laz immediately noticed Yua.
- Lazari. Dad and I decided to take you into the kingdom tomorrow. We won't go to the castle but we want you to see how things look within the walls- The demon said as she looked at the princess.
- Wait wait wait wait...won't she be in danger there?- Liam looked at Yua clearly skeptical about the idea.
- Don't worry. Her deeds have long gained her protection within the walls of the kingdom. Zach is the only one after her every other demon sees her as more of a hero if anything- Yua said it with a smile. Laz looked at the girl with wide eyes. Her? As a hero?
- Why would they look at me as a hero?..- She asked.
- Sis you saved me and rebelled against your father. That's something no one would dare to do.- Liam looked at Lazari with an encouraging smile. - But.- He then turned to Yua. - If you want to bring her there I am going with you. She is my sister after all I can't leave her alone or let her get into trouble. Plus we don't want Zach to strike again now do we?- He had a fair point. Yua let out a sigh and nodded.
- Fine you can come with us..but first- She turned her attention from Liam to Lazari - we are going to have to make sure Zach won't spot us. Here- She tossed Laz some red hair dye. - I think you know what to do.- She said and left the room.
-....you've got to be kidding me.- Laz let out a sigh. After what happened in heaven she didn't want to see hair dye ever again. It was understandable why Yua wanted her to use it but still...
- You sure a trip like that is worth it? I understand why you don't like the idea- Liam looked at her. He knew the risks of going into the kingdom and how much danger that will be to Lazari.
- Yeah...and I will feel much safer with you around.- She smiled. Tomorrow was going to be a big day for sure but the princess was ready. Who knows..maybe she will get some answers to her questions after all.