Once the Queen with the Lavender eyes had revived her youngest daughter DG with the power of light and gave her the secret instructions on how to find the Emerald of the Eclipse, which her eldest daughter Azkadellia now sought. She took her angel to Milltown where she asked Father Vue from the town for his help. He agreed. Setting out to get DG outta harms away by taking her to the 'Otherside' and assigning two 1487 nurture units there were programed to love and care for her like she were their own until it was time for them to bring her back to the OZ where she could be reunited with her family. To find the Emerald and to stop her elder sister.
But after that fateful day where she had to give up her little girl to be raised by nurture units on the otherside, she had to continue her reign over the OZ until her eldest daughter Azkadellia was old enough to overthrow her and take total control of OZ. Though, the Queen never thought that before that day had actually came that she would have to repeat history, by sneaking herself out and back to Milltown with a 6 month old baby girl. Begging once again for their help. This time seeking refuge for her grandchild, Annabeth.
Finding out that her eldest daughter not only was possessed by the Dark Witch that had successfully killed her youngest daughter, not to mention would most likely try to take complete control of the OZ once she had found herself enough followers. That in itself was heartbreaking enough but when she found out that her daughter was now pregnant with her own child at such a young age frightened her beyond belief. Many questions went through the Queens mind after that. What would become of this child? Would the child be just like it's mother? Would Azkadellia harm the child? Too many heartbreaking things entered her mind. Leaving her with no choice but to start planning to take the child when he or she was born and do the exact thing that she had done with DG.
Though her daughter was seemingly under the control of an evil with that brewed deep within the soul of the child she had once known and loved, it was apparent that Azkadellia seemed quite pleased to be pregnant and looking forwards to the birth of the child that was growing inside her belly. This also scared the Lavender eyed woman. She had see to it that this child was born healthy and was saftly taken out of Azkadellia's care. Seemed easy to think about but doing was something very different. Now all that was left for her to do was to wait.
Eight months later. Screams erupted from the room that housed the eldest daughter of the Queen. Three female servants, along with the Queen rushed into the room to witness what they had been awaiting for. The birth of Azkadellia's child. This was it. She had been preparing for this night the moment that she had found out that her daughter was with child. The plan was simple: Once Az gave birth, she would be the one to take the baby to get cleaned up but instead of returning with her, she would slip out and made a run for Milltown. Father Vue had already been warned and was awaiting for this very night as well.
"The baby is coming. You must push." One of the female servants informed as she moved inbetween Azkadellia's spread legs as the other two females sat on either side of the woman. Each holding onto one of Az's feet to help brace her for when she started to push.
Azkadellia looked at the two then to the woman who spoke to her and nodded her head. It seemed as thought the Dark Witch had wanted no part in this and was hiding deep inside the young woman. Her teeth gritted before she yelled out in pain as she did what was needed. Stopping to gather her breath. A fresh sheet of sweat covered her skin as she started to push once more.
"I see the head." The maid said from between Az's legs. "Alright. One more big push and you'll be done." She assured the young woman.
Nodding her head once again without words, taking in a deep breath, bracing herself as she pushed. Screaming out as she did so. Seconds later, a baby's cry filled the room. Her breath hitched at the sound before looking down awaiting to see her child.
The maid smiled up at Az before cutting the cord and quickly tying it off then wrapping the baby into a blanket to keep the child from freezing. "It's a girl." She annoucned, turning around to the Queen as she walked forth and smiled down at the new born. Her first grandchild.
Before the Queen was able to take her granddaughter into her arms, Azkadellia finally spoke up. "Stop!" She ordered causing both women to stop in their tracks, slowly looking up and over at her. "Give her to me." Az stated, not trusting her mother with her new born daughter. She wanted her in her arms and no one else's.
The Queen and the maid exchanged looks before the woman stood up from her spot with the baby in her arms, moving around to where Az laid, half way propped up against many pillows. Gently placing the baby into her mother's arms. A smile played on Azkadellia's lips as she looked longingly at her child. "Annabeth." She lightly whispered to the baby.
"I'm sorry?" The maid questioned, not understanding what the new mother had said. Unknowing if her word was meant for her or for just the baby girl.
"I have named her Annabeth." Az stated, her tired form, no longer seemed to be tired but looked as if she was gaining more and more strength as she laid there.
"Beautiful name, Sorceress." One of the younger servants stated with a small smile as she looked up at Azkadellia before getting back to work with the other servant as the two cleaned up the mess from the delivery.
The Queen took in a deep breath and let it out slowly before she gracefully walked over to her daughter and looked down upon her and her grandchild. "May I?" She asked softly, not only did she want to get this baby outta there before it was too late but the grandmother in her wanted nothing more then to just hold the child and welcome her into this world.
Azkadellia looked at her mother a moment, pondering whether or not she should allow the Queen to hold her infant or not but she finally nodded her head. "Sit." She ordered simply. Glancing over to the maid who had delivered her baby, motioning her to get a chair. The woman quickly pushed a chair closer to the bed beside Az, so that the Queen could sit down.
Taking a seat, the Queen was then given the chance to hold her very first grandchild. She never thought it would be under these circumstances but just the same the baby was her daughters and that made the baby her family. Now was the task to get the baby away from Azkadellia and to Milltown before harm could come to her.
Six long months had passed by before the Queen had finally been given the chance to get her hands ond her granddaughter. Taking her to the outskirts of the castle where she met her long time adviser and dear friend, Ambrose. Entrusting him to take her grandchild the rest of the way, so that his Queen would not be in too much trouble or danger once it was learned that Azkadellia's baby had turned up missing.
An hour after Ambrose had left with Annabeth to Milltown, Azkadellia had awoken from her slumber, only to find the crib that had been placed by her bedside was now empty. A shriek came from the young woman's mouth, causing many to come to her aide. It was then, that a search had been put into place but with no avail. Her baby girl was gone. No one would find her. Not until years later.
Fifteen annuals later on the 'Otherside', Annabeth now 15 years old was now living in a small town in the state of Washington. A perfect little town where one could raise a family and where loved ones could grow old together. This is where Annabeth had been taken when her nurture units brought her after they escaped the OZ.
Early that morning, Annabeth awoke and slowly sat herself up and crawled outta bed. Sleep still in her eyes before she rubbed her eyes to fully awake herself up. She had gotten up because her favorite TV Show was going to be on all day long. An all day marathon of a show that had been taken off the air a few years ago and she definitely did not want to miss an episode.
Running her hand through her hair and making her way to the bathroom. Taking a shower, combing her hair and brushing her teeth before making her way back into her bedroom so that she could get herself dressed, just in case she had some unexpected visitors. And by visitors, she meant her two best friends Katherine 'Kate' and Christine 'Christy'. They had always come to visit her on days when they had no school.
Looking at herself in the full length mirrow that was placed on the back of her door. She smiled to herself, quite pleased with the way she was looking that day. Her shoulder length dark brown hair, pulled back in a high pony with clothing that consisted of blue jeans, a black total skill shirt and black combat boots. A but unusual for some girls but she liked being a bit different then the rest. Dressing this way made her stand out more. And that was the way she liked it.
Making her way out of her bedroom, down the small hallway towards the stairs that were just at the end of it. Taking each step at a time before finally making it to the bottom. It wasn't long before Annabeth had made her way into the family room where the TV was awaiting her arrival. Flopping herself down in the recliner chair that was placed in front of the television, getting as comfortable as the chair would let her. Knowing that she would be there a while. Looking at the small end table, she smiled at the remote control laying there before she snatched it up and turned on the TV and had it to the channel she wanted it at in no time. Now all she had to do was await the show which would have her full attention for the next 24 hours.
After the first episode, she had gotten herself up and into the kitchen for some much needed refreshments and a bowl of popcorn. Plopping back down and started to enjoy the next episode of the show until the show was half way through, hearing the horrible sound of knocking at the front door. A groan escaped her lips, she had a feeling she knew who would be behind the door, this meant she didn't want to answer it but also knowing that if she was right, they would only just continue to knock until she got tired of hearing the sounds and finally answer it. Struggling with herself as she got out of the chair and made her way to the front door and opening it. A small smirk spread across her lips at the sight before her, shaking her head lightly as she leaned her left side up against the door frame as her arms folded over her chest.
"What do you two want?" She asked looking at her two best friends that stood in front of her.
Both Kate and Christi were pretty blonds with the natural gene of wanting to dress like a girly girl. Wearing tight low rider jeans or skirts. Tight V neck shirts that allowed significant amount of their cleavage to be shown. Make up and hair done so perfectly that it looked as if the pair belonged in a magazine. Annabeth was not this way. Sure she could dress a bit girly but more on the comfortable side. Make up that was just enough that would allow her brown eyes really pop and her hair was always nicely done but not perfectly like her friends. When she was with Christi and Kate, she always stood out. Mainly because she was the only brunette but when you looked at her longer people always took noticed that she didn't dress like her two friends.
"Come on. We're meeting up with the boys at the mall." Kate smiled as she reached forwards quickly, taking a firm hold on Annabeth's arm and pulled her outta the house.
"Wait! What?" Annabeth questioned as she tried to stop herself from being pulled out of the house but she didn't have a chance, seeing she hadn't been expecting to be dragged out. Meaning she never had time to brace herself or even put up much of a fight. Within seconds she was out of the house and Christi managing to shut the door behind her.
"The guys. We told them we would meet them at the mall." Kate responded as she dragged her dark haired friend towards her car which was ten feet away. Christy helping the moment Annabeth began to put up a fight.
"Oh, come on you guys! You know I don't like being a fifth wheel." She whined as she was quickly put into the back seat of her friends car. groaning to herself as the door was shut behind her. There goes her day of watching her show. Sometimes she really did hate her friends when they made her do these types of things.
Both Christi and Kate managed to get into the front seats and buckle up. Kate started up the engine and pulled away from Annabeth's house while Christi turned to face her friend in the backseat. "Your not going to be a fifth wheel. Chad and Michael both have a friend that you might be interested in." She smirked before turning around to face the front.
At this bit of the information that had been given to her, Annabeth's eyes grew wide when she realized what her friends were making her go through with. "You have got to be kidding me! Your making me miss my show so you two can fix me up?!" She was beyond upset now. Her friends always tried this and every time she disappointed both the girls by telling the guy she wasn't interested. By this point she hoped her friends would just leave her alone. She hated being fixed up. She wanted to do her own thing. She wasn't like her friends who liked to spend all day with their boyfriends. Not yet at least.
"You can watch your dumb show later." Kate informed Annabeth as she looked into the rear view mirror for a moment to make eye contact then quickly looked back at the road to pay attention. "Besides, you'll like this guy." She assured her, but something inside Annabeth made her think differently.
In the OZ. Azkadellia had fully taken control by now and had put her mother away for 'safe keeping'. Knowing full well that she was ultimately responsible for the disappearance of her daughter Annabeth. The child she missed terribly. Even though the Dark Witch harbored deep down inside of the Princess, she knew that allowing the real Az to have and keep this baby would have allowed her to have more control. It really did work, even to this day and the child was no longer in her mother's arms.
Every day Azkadellia had two tasks she performed. One was to have her longcoats looking for the Emerald of the Eclipse so that she could bring total darkness to the OZ once and for all. Two was to go to Lylo, a viewer whom she had collected in the efforts to stay one step ahead of anyone who might try and stand in her way. But she mainly used Lylo in her search for her daughter, hoping that one day her would be able to find one single shred of evidence that would tell her where Annabeth was, so that she could send for her and bring her home where she truly belonged.
Azkadellia stood beside Lylo who was hooked up to the machine that allowed her to view what it was that he was seeing and feeling. Taking in a deep breath as she had him try to locate her young once again. It was like this everyday for her. She would not rest until she had her baby back. Az knew deep down within herself that Annabeth was alive. Though with each disappointing session with Lylo her spirit slowly started to die, giving the dark witch more power of her.
"Focus, Lylo!" Azkadellia ordered as she looked from him to the view glass. Hoping that he would do what she was asking of him and show her something. Anything that related to her daughter. But like usual, nothing. Fifteen annuals and still nothing.
"Lylo, cannot find." Lylo spoke truthfully as he tried hard to find the Sorceresses child. He knew what the child meant to her and could only offer showing her the birth of Annabeth a memory that he picked up when Az was in the room. But she had told him not to show him that memory again. She wanted anything else but that memory because she knew it was something that she was giving him.
When hearing his words, she sighed, closing her eyes. She hated when he told her that. Raynz one of her most loyal followers poked Lylo in the side with the rod that he held in his hand. Zapping him. Trying to get the viewer to focus and do what was being asked of him. Course this helped gain nothing other than screams of pain.
"Find her, Lylo!" Az yelled forcefully, turning on her heel about to walk away from him but was stopped in her tracks suddenly by a firm grip on her arm. Turning her head and seeing that it was Lylo's hand that was gripping tightly onto her arm.
Raynz saw this and had to admit that he didn't like that Lylo was treating his Queen with just disrespect. He was about to zap him when Azkadellia put up her other hand to stop him. Lowering the rod to his side as he watched with a curious look on his face at what was going on before him.
The only reason Azkadellia allowed this behavior was because she firmly believed Lylo was trying his best to find her answer. To find Annabeth. And if this was the only way to get some information to the location of her child then she was going to allow him this chance. "Can you see her?" She asked as calmly as she could.
The image on the view glass changed of a memory that Azkadellia recognized instantly. It was of the last day she had ever held her baby girl in her arms, the last day she had looked down upon those beautiful soft features that mimicked her own. The younger looking Az was gently rocking her six month baby to sleep before placing her inside the crib that had been placed at her bedside. At seeing this, the Sorceress could not help but let some tears weld up into her eyes but she refused to let them fall.
"Annabeth." Lylo lightly whispers as his eyes stayed closed, watching the scene unfold before him, trying desperately to dig deeper into the memory and follow it where it may lead him.
When hearing her daughters name flow out of the viewers mouth, caused her to look in his direction a moment then draw in a deep breath. "Is she alive?" She asked, wanting and needing to know the answer but in her heart and in her wicked soul she knew the answer to that question.
"Alive Annabeth is." Lylo confirmed, nodding his head as the before the memory continued to play out longer. Allowing the Sorceress to watch as her younger self fall into a deep sleep before the image of her mother sneaking into the room and collecting Annabeth from her crib, only to escape to the outskirts of the castle where the Queen had met up with Ambrose, her dear friend, who took the baby and disappeared into the night. After that, Lylo let her arm go and the memory disappeared from the looking glass.
"Where is she?" She asked, anger in her voice. Wanting an answer and wanting it now. After seeing that it was indeed her mother who had taken her child made her furious. This was the most progress she had made since the first moment she had started using viewers to do her bidding in the search for finding Annabeth.
"Lylo not know." Lylo cried, knowing that he was to be punished for that answer and indeed her was. Being zapped in the side by Raynz, who by the look on his face, enjoyed his work a little too much. "Cannot find her!" He cried and once again her was zapped, this time much longer.
"Try harder!" Az ordered. She would not rest now, too much has been learned and she was going to get her child back. And she would not leave that room until she had her answer.
The viewing glass suddenly changed, showing three teenage girls, smiles on all their faces as they moved through a large building and up to three boys that were seemingly awaiting for them. Azkadellia's attention immediately went to what was being shown to her and the moment her eyes saw the brunette, she knew that it was Annabeth.
"Annabeth." She whispered softly, walking towards the viewing glass. A small smile forming on her lips as she brought up her right had, touching the glass as if to touch the teens cheek. Slowly lowering her hand and turning to face Lylo. "Where is she?"
Lylo looked at Azkadellia, almost not wanting to say what he knew but he feared to greatly to lie to her. Besides, finally telling her would give him more time to rest now that he was no longer needed to search for the child. Taking in a breath as he eyes locked with the woman moving towards him, causing him to quickly look down in fear. "Otherside."
Azkadellia awaited the arrival of General Lonot in her office, knowing if there was anyone she trusted this mission to it was with him. He would go to the otherside, find her daughter and bring her home once and for all. This was his task for now. Allowing him a break in his search for her emerald. But if he were to fail at this mission then she would have to punish him for it. And that was something she did not want to do.
When the doors opened, the General made his way in with two of his most trusted soldiers. The three stopped just in front of her desk where she sat awaiting them. "Sorceress." Lonot addressed her before waiting to be told what it is that she wanted from him.
"General Lonot." She spoke softly, standing up from her chair and making her way around her desk. "Awaken a travel storm. Take a small company of men and just slip through to the other side. Find my Annabeth and bring her home to me."
At hearing his task, the General gave her a firm nod. Knowing that this was a major mission that she had just given him. Almost more important then finding the Emerald. She was intrusting him to go and get the child she has been looking for, for the past fifteen annuals. This was one mission he knew he could not fail or his life would end, he was sure of it.
Chapter 1! I hope that everyone will enjoy this story. I happened to just watch the show the other day and this just came to me and I've been putting this down until I felt it was time to post to see what all of you thought about the story. I would appreciate it if you would review the story and let me know what you think. The more reviews I get the more inspired I am to continue writing. Thank you, for reading and stay turned for more chapters!
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