The twins arrived at the scene and saw the figure of Seraphina being shrouded in the flames of explosion.
Their mind turned blank seeing the scene and before they could rush forward, they saw something shooting out of the flames.
It was Seraphina's figure, which was covered in a layer of flame, that made its way towards them at a speed they could not even follow, if not for their eyes.
She landed in front of them and hurriedly dissipated her flames. She was covered in dirt and smudges all over her body.
Both of the kids hurriedly checked for any signs of injuries on her body. Their concern brought a warm smile on her face but soon her face turned cold.
She looked at them and spoke in a serious tone.
"Listen attentively, the beast never had the intention of fighting me. It wanted to take me down with it from the start."
Their eyes widened hearing her words, Before they could say anything she continued.
"Their Target wasn't probably not me. Whoever was behind this is either human or the beasts are getting more intelligent as their level increases."
She looked towards the place where the markings of the blast were left behind on the ground.
"What do you mean by you weren't the target?"
Keiran asked as he followed her gaze, the solemn look on his face spoke of the gravity of the situation.
" They have information about our powers, so they should understand that fire of that level should be ineffective against my own."
Keiran and Luna's eyes widened as a scene from the time they were babies flashed through their minds.
The scene where a wood spurted out of the ground and opened the door for the person who was carrying them and they spoke out in unison.
"Their Target was Erla?"
Hearing the lack of respect in their tone for their mother did not surprise her. She sighed and nodded in conformation.
" Even though this amount of fire isn't lethal for her but taking the amount of power she showed to the public last time in consideration, It should have been enough to seriously injure her."
Seraphina spoke in a solemn tone. Before they could continue their talk, the twins felt the aura of the john smith coming in their direction.
"That Smith guy is coming, what do you want us to tell him?"
Keiran spoke, shifting his pearl-like white eyes to look back in her eyes.
"No need to say anything, just follow my lead."
She spoke, turning to look in the direction where a silhouette of a man could be seen making its way towards them followed by the panicking Lia.
Soon the man appeared in front of her asked in a worried tone.
"Are you fine, your highness? "
His acting wasn't even fooling the girl beside him let alone Seraphina.
"No need to curse me to death, it was merely a level three beast. Do you think it can harm me, let alone injure me?"
Seraphina's words were like a sharp dagger piercing through the man's facade.
"Since your highness is fine i will take my leave."
His lips twitched in annoyance and he turned and walked back to military barracks.
Lia came forward and bowed to the queen.
"Do you need anything, your highness."
She asked with concern.
"No need for anything just prepare me a bath, i need to get this dirt off. Order the soldiers to clear up the rest of the beasts and fall back."
Seraphina replied in an annoyed tone, while she wiped the black residue from her face. Keiran and Luna chuckled at her predicament causing her eyebrows to twitch.
"What you want this on your body as well, now that I think about it, it is a nice adea. Come here, let me hug you."
She spread her arms ro hug to duo only to catch the empty air in her arms. She looked at the side and saw they both running away from her.
"Wait, you little- "
Seraphina ran after the duo, in an attempt to catch them. Lia smiled watching the wholesome moment of the family.
She was surprised to see the cold and ruthless queen acting like a little girl with the children but seeing the genuine smile on the queen's face melted her heart.
She looked towards the battlefield and decided to complete the task given to her.
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A red haired boy laid on a bed with doctors around his bed. One man was using his ether energy on the boy to heal the wounds on his chest.
The curtains of the tent moved and Seraphina dressed in her royal outfit entered inside along with Keiran and Luna.
Seeing her enter the doctors bowed in unison and she waved her hand in response. She spoke, directing her voice towards the head doctor of the royal family.
"How is he now, Dr. Dan?"
She asked, making her way towards her son. Her face was etched with worry and sadness.
"His condition is stable. The wound on his chest is closed but the mark will remain. He is currently under the effects of anesthesia, so he will be sleeping for a while."
The doctor replied while looking at the screen and checking his vitals.
Seraphina nodded and sighed in relief. She dismissed the doctors from the tent.
Keiran and Luna sat on the chair beside the bed looking at the sleeping figure of the boy.
Seraphina sat beside aiden and careassed his head.
"I am sorry, Seraphina."
Keiran spoke up, breaking the silence. His words puzzled the woman. She turned to look at him and asked.
"What are you saying sorry for?"
Keiran bit his lips and replied.
"I was not attentive enough and he fell in that situation because of my carelessness. I should have been more aware of the surroundings. Even after i promised you I would keep him safe."
Keiran clenched his hands in a fist while looking downwards in self blame. He was ready for all the punishment and hate Seraphina wanted to direct at him.
While looking downwards he felt strong arms embracing him tightly, his eyes widened and he looked up to see the warm eyes of the woman.
She cupped his face both the hands and spoke with soft voice.
"You did more than enough, because of you he is alive. If you hadn't made it in time he would have died. I would have lost my son."
Tears started to fall down her eyes as she thought of such a possibility.
" I-I am very lucky to have kids like you three. So don't blame yourself."
Keiran was about to speak something but she placed a finger on his lips and continued
" I know you are hiding your powers but it's fine. Try to understand your powers as much as possible. The deeper understanding you have of them the more powerful you'll be."
Keiran's eyes widened and it changed to a look of determination and resolution.
"I will- No we will be the strongest."
Keiran declared while holding Luna's hand. Luna also smiled sweetly hearing his words. The raging fire and determination in her eyes spoke for itself.