'Happy Birthday, Celaena!'

She laughed and ran around the room to give everyone a hug.

'Thank you! Thank you so much' They could all tell that the joy emanating from her was genuine. She rarely enjoyed their company all together and spent more of her time with each of them individually.

Today was Celaena Sardothien's 11th birthday. She was really excited to be spending all her time with her family, the people she loved. It wasn't a large group but they all meant something to her and she loved them all unconditionally.

Celaena Sardothien, world-classed businessman's adoptive daughter, international martial arts champion and all time prank queen. This was how her family knew her, the young girl who wasn't afraid to voice her opinions and had way too much sasitude.

A young maid walked into the room and up to the birthday girl.

'I've a letter for you, Miss Celaena,' she said. The room hushed in anticipation. Everyone had a feeling they knew what the letter was, they were just waiting for confirmation. Celaena sucked in a sharp intake of breath and began reading the letter out loud.

Dear Ms. Sardothien,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins on September 1st. We await your owl no later than July 31st.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

There is a great darkness taking over this world. A force that needs to be defeated. My dear, you are the one I need, you are the women who will become my warrior. I need your strength, your magic and your abilities. You will become the ruler of this world and you will reclaim your throne. I am an ancient queen of this land. I am Elena Galathynius Havilliard.

Her voice haunted my thoughts. What did she want with me? Ok, so I knew she wanted, I just did not know why she wanted me, of all people. I was not that important and my magic wasn't significant.

I sat at my vanity braiding my hair. My fingers moved nimbly through my hair, pulling it back off my face. My bedroom looked bare, with most of my belongings packed. My trunks leant against the walls, my bedroom door shut. The sun shone in through my window, lighting up the room.

It seemed I was committing my room to memory. I knew I would be coming home; I just didn't want to forget. My bed wasn't made and I wanted to leave it that way. That way, the moment I was back, it would be as if I had never left.

I was okay with leaving. I was going to miss waking up in my bed every morning and dancing around the garden when the sun had set, but I was going to survive. I was going to miss the people more. I was going to miss spending time with Ben, cooking in the kitchens with Emrys, training with Malakai and getting dressed up for business dinners with Arobynn. These were the people of my childhood and I didn't want to leave them.

Later that afternoon there was a knock on my door.

"C, baby, it's time to go" Ben's familiar voice drifted through the wood. Taking a deep, shuddering breath in, I hauled myself out of my chair and opened the door to let him in.

Before I could step away, he had swept me up into his arms. For a moment I was frozen and the next my arms were around his waist and I was crying into him.

"I'm scared," I sobbed. Ben murmured sweet nothings into my hair and just held me as I broke down. I would usually have up a strong front. A young girl in control of her emotions. I got heaps of compliments from Arobynn's work friends. Somewhere in the depths of my sadness, I heard a distant meow. A greyish shape brushed by my legs and curled up on my feet.

"Look, Kasida is here," Ben whispered. "She doesn't like seeing you like this, sad." I nodded numbly, warily releasing Ben.

"It's ok darling. You won't be away for long, and then you'll be back." I remained silent, letting Ben's words sink in. It was very rare that I was this open about my fears; they were usually locked away in some foreign part of me. We stood in silence for a while before Ben spoke again.

"I'll take your bags down to the car and you can put some shoes on." I nodded mutely, drifting into my room and over to my bed, where my boots where tucked under. Ben sighed, before picking up my trunks and taking them downstairs.

Opening my bedside table, I reached in and retrieved my headphones and iPod from the empty draw. Turning it on, I played my RollaCosta playlist. I listened to the songs in silence. Putting on my boots, socks and hoodie, walking down the stairs and through the house, down the driveway and to the car.

However, before I could board the vehicle, strong arms wrapped around me from behind and pulled me against a hard chest.

"Laena, baby were you going to leave without saying goodbye?" Despite my somber mood I laughed at the pouting note to Malakai's voice. Twisting in his arms I placed a great slobbery kiss to his cheek.

"Farewell my brave soldier," I doted.

This time, me saying goodbye made me sad but I still had a smile on my face. After Malakai had stepped away, I fell into Emrys' embrace.

"It'll be ok princess," he murmured soothingly. "We love you and we know it's going to be ok."

Finally I stepped away and climbed into the car. I discarded my backpack on the seat next to me and wound down the window. Hanging out of it, I waved goodbye to the small group gathered by the fountain.

"Bye Malakai! Bye Emrys! Don't forget me, Marion!" I shouted as the car sped away.

"None of us could, darling!" and the last thing I heard was Lady Marion's voice calling after me.

We arrived at Kings Cross at around 10:30 am and unload my trunks. Arobynn got Kasida's cage out of the boot and handed it to me. Grabbing the trolley, we walked through the barrier with ease. I could vaguely remember coming here with my mum and dad to say goodbye to someone. My memory was fuzzy but just thinking about my parents made my heart ache.

"Are you ready Celaena?" he asks. Arobynn's formalness isn't knew so I'm used to it. I just wish he wouldn't be so solid and unbreakable today.

"Yes Arobynn," I replied. "Ready as I'll ever be…"

"Don't be afraid Princess. You are the strongest child I know." I smiled at that, wrapping my arms around Arobynn's mid-section. For a moment he was stiff but then he relaxed into me, draping is arms over my shoulders. I sighed in content. This was the first time Arobynn and I had hugged. I didn't know what it would feel like, but I couldn't imagine it would feel this familiar.

"Goodbye," I murmured into him before releasing him and walking towards the train.

Ben walked over to me, from lugging my trunks onto the train.

"I'll miss you sweetie," he muttered. "Don't forget that I love you. That we love you, and that we know you will be ok." Nodding mutely, I climbed upon the train and made my way to a free compartment. Hanging out the open window, I waved furiously at my family as the train sped away.

Celaena: Please review… Fey would love it!

Ben: Yeah, she's kinda a bit nervous about her first crossover

Arobynn: It's us in another magical world

Malakai: Please just review, I don't want to have to deal with an angry Celaena

Celaena: Hey!

Emrys: Maybe reviewing will get them to stop fighting… but remember, it's your choice J

Celaena: I am not a Drama Queen

Malakai: Then what are you?!

Celaena: I am so gonna kill you Malakai…!

Lady Marion: Can you two please… SHUT UP!