"You two are back." Aurora walked out from the house towards the two.
"How are you doing, Mom?" Aaron asked with a smile.
Having lived six months with her, Aaron have come to cherish her as any Son will to his Mom. Since when he started doing things, he never let her do any single thing in the house. Lilly was an exception, he took her as his sister, But she'll have to do her own things.
"Why do you look exhausted, Lilly?" Aurora crouched down in front of Aaron. "What happened to her, Aaron?"
"We met a Demon-Stage Monster in the forest, two, actually."
Aurora's face got serious.
"Don't worry mom, Nothing happened to us. But it seems Lilly forgot the spray, again." He glared at Lilly, who just pouted her lips at him.
"Fufufufufu... Now Aaron, forgive your sister. She won't next time." Aurora said with a smile.
Aaron nodded, while Lilly walked towards him, hugging his neck.
"You forgive me, right?"
Aaron just rolled his eyes at her. "Yes, come on now; let's prepare the food." He grabbed Lilly's hand and pulled her inside the house.
Aurora smiled, seeing the younger child acting all grown up. 'I think it's time they know the truth and get their familiar.'
'Are you sure, Master?'
'100%.'
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[Night Time.]
The group of three sat on the dinning table eating their dinner. The house windows were sealed shut, without letting a single light to be seen by anyone or anything from the outside.
After they have finished their dinner, Aurora opened her mouth.
"Take the dishes away, Lilly. And come back here, I want to answer the questions Aaron and you have been asking."
The two were presently surprised, Aurora always dodged their questions whenever they ask. If they ask about things. Like Aaron; who always ask who his father was, or how to get powerful spells.
While
Lilly always asked about when she could get her Familiar, something Aaron knew nothing about. A familiar was really not in line with all his past life times.
Lilly quickly arranged all the dishes and took them to the kitchen, then returned to the table; sitting down.
Aurora looked at both of them and asked:
"What do you want to know first?"
Lilly and Aaron looked at each other, before Aaron could speak. Lilly spoke first:
"Your life, Mom. And how you get to meet Aaron's Father; we want to know everything."
"Ok Lilly." Aurora took a deep breath and started.
"As you know, I'm the only daughter of the Elven race. My mother is of royal blood while my dad isn't, but I wasn't the reigning king's biological daughter. My Mom had a one-night stand with an elf who she loved deeply... I know you are thinking it's infidelity, but she and my father were lovers. Let's say secret lovers; But the kingdom and court want a king, and a powerful one at that. Heartbroken, she chose the king. And got married to him, but even that; she was still seeing my father. Then one faithful night, They prove their love, and that result to me. No one knew how the king found out about my dad. He sent people to kill him and make it looks like an accident. My mother was sad for a long time, but has me to keep her happy..." She sighed.
"After two years of mourning, she finally moved on. And gave birth to my two half brothers, after three years. When I was just 5 years old, she was poisoned by someone." Her eyes watered.
"After one month, she died. I didn't know that was the start of my nightmare, I was treated lowered than a slave. My half brothers tortured me in any way they can, from beating, insulting and even trying to sell me to a merchant. Couldn't take it any longer, I escaped from the castle. For three years I was gone, No one search for me or miss me. When I got 15 years, I met your father." She looked her Aaron, a loving smile on her face.
"He was the most handsome man in the world, even more handsome than the elves. He took me in, and started my training. I lived with him for 5 whole years, my best times in life was spent with him." She paused for a second, then continued:
"We got the news that Monsters tide was going to attack my kingdom, I hated the people I call family; but not my Kingdom. So I have to..." She smiled.
"Your father didn't want me to go, and held me tightly in his hand and kissed me for the first time, then I heard the words I have been yearning for. I think you guys know what the words it." She smiled at the two.
"Then something lead to the next, and I end up sleeping for the night. The next day I quietly left him on the bed, I got dress and moved out to help my Kingdom. After a brutal battle with the Monsters, I help my Kingdom fend off the raid. And was recognized as the lost princess, I don't really know how I became a lost princess, because they never searched for me." Her mood dropped.
"When I return to tell your father the good news, I found the whole Mansion destroyed and raze to the ground. I saw your father in the ruins, heavily Wounded. He didn't tell me what happened or who did it, he only said. "Protect My Son, because he'll carry on my legacy." With confusion and not knowing I was pregnant I asked what he meant by that. He didn't say anything but died in my hands..." she looked at Aaron.
"I buried your father, and took his sword with me." She waved her hand and the long sword appeared in front of them, she placed it on the table.
"I head back to my Kingdom and joined the military, I know my brothers were still hostile towards me, but I didn't let that stopped me. I trained even harder, and wish one day I'll know the people who killed my love... One month after my return to the palace, I saw a 15 years old girl on the street." She turned to Lilly.
"Even though she has such gift, no one seems to noticed her, so I took her in; and from then onward, she took me as her mother." She smiled.
"But the joy didn't last long, After I got 8 months pregnant. The Five Grand priest from the five Races got a vision, a prophecy. That a child will be born that'll put the world in danger, or worst destroyed it. After countless magic, The elven Grand priest pointed me as the Bearer of the Cursed Child. The king, who is my half father said they should kill my child. Without other option I had to run away, and Lilly followed me, seeing I was close to labor; I chose to run into this forest, to me... It's the safest place to born my child." She looked at Aaron.
"You'll never be the one they label as the Cursed Child."
"What race is my father?" Aaron asked.
"Your father is not of any race, he is a..."
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