AN: This story is quite odd. First of all, Daine's appearance is a bit different in this, although it hasn't really changed (you'll see). I also decided to try merging together two time lines into one. So, Daine and Alanna are about the same age, and Numair and George are also about the same age, though I am contemplating making Numy younger. I'm not even sure if I will continue this, and if I do, updating will be very erratic.

Far, far away from our world, there are thousand among thousands of other worlds. Universes full of people just like us, and other ones full of odd things no human has ever beheld. This story takes place in a world much like ours, but hundreds of years back in our history. It holds a land called Tortall, where people ride in horse-drawn carriages and live in stone cottages. It begins in a fief called Sapphire Falls, famed for its long waterfall. It begins in a stone castle in the center of this fief, where two sisters were born…

"Just one more push!" The healer said, blond hair a mess as she helped the Lady of Sapphire Falls give birth. The noblewoman's fine auburn hair stuck to her forehead as she contracted once more, finally forcing out the twins, as they popped out one after the other. The healer gathered them up as they began to wail and demonstrate just how wonderfully healthy their lungs were. The healer gathered them up, telling the mother that she would bring them back after they had been all cleaned up. Little did they know they would be in for the surprise of their lives.

When the healer returned she was pale and shaking. A wet nurse was with her, also a bit pale. The mother sat up, looking worried, holding out her hands for the babe. First the wet nurse passed the one she was carrying to her. This baby was perfect. Adorably plump, with rosy cheeks and fair blond hair that she got from her father, she would melt anyone's heart. The mother gazed at her lovingly, vowing to always take care of her. Then the healer passed over the other baby. Seeing her, the mother almost screamed. This baby had the palest skin one could ever see, a sickly white so pale it was almost blue. Her hair was a snow white, smooth and silky, already long for a baby. And her eyes… when she opened them, the lady almost fainted. They were a deep red, and intelligent, drinking up the world. And in that moment of horror, she made a decision that would change the fate of the world forever. "I name the fair one Victoria Silvia of Sapphire Falls, a suiting name for one so fair." She said, voice shaking. "I name the other one Veralidaine Alexia, after my great-grandmother, whom no one knows. I want you to take Veralidaine with this," she clipped onto her a bracelet with the words engraved onto it Veralidaine "and abandon her at a tavern, wrapped in a velvet blanket. Someone will find her, and take care of her. We will never speak of this again. According to you, I was actually born with one child; despite the high chance of it bring twins. Take her." And with that, the healer and nursemaid left to do her bidding, setting a long string of events into action.