Two months after the coronation Nokomis found out she was pregnant. She had to adjust her schedule as the months went on. Her stomach grew and grew. On the ninth month she went into labor and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Princess Lunar Lucine Eclipse Chandra was born and the kingdom rejoiced at the announcement of an heir to the throne being born. Earthen royalty came to Kynthia and congratulated her. There was one Man in particular she was looking for. Noel. The day went on and she never saw him. Nokomis sat at the small table in the private dining hall. Amaris came into the room and sat next to her. "Why are you in here alone?" She asked. Nokomis looked up at her. "He wasn't here." Nokomis says, tears threatening to spill out. Amaris wrapped her arms around her sister. "I'm so sorry Nokomis." She said as Nokomis sobbed in her arms. There was a knock at the door. It's almost like someone flipped a switch. Nokomis's tears went away and she had regained her composure. "Come in." She said and the doors opened. A guard came in. Nokomis recognized his blonde hair. "Sir Jericho, what is it?" Nokomis said once he shut the door. "The King Eric Skylar is requesting an audience with you." He says. Nokomis stood up so fast that Aramis jumped. "Take me to him." She says as she follows Jericho.
Nokomis sat across from King Eric Skylar. He had dark blonde hair that resembled Noel's. His eyes were a honey brown with flecks of blue. Noel looked a great deal like his father. "Your Majesty I am delighted to make your acquaintance. What is so urgent that you needed to speak with me immediately." Nokomis smiled at him. "First, congratulations on the birth of the princess. Second, I came to give you some sad news. My son, Prince Noel, was killed by a Kynthian just a few short weeks ago. We caught the killer and they told us that the child you were pregnant with was our sons. Is this true?" He asks. Nokomis was shocked. "Yes it is true. Why?" She asks. "My son was killed by one of your people. That is a reason to start war. But for the sake of my grandchild, I will not proclaim war against Kynthia." Eric frowned. "Thank you, Your Grace." Nokomis says. "Now, when do I get to see my grand-daughter?" He smiles. "Right now if you like, the nursery is not too far away." Nokomis says and stands up. She took him to the nursery. Lunar was asleep in the bassinet. Her dark hair was already starting to grow into curls. "She's precious. She looks quite a lot like her father when he was a baby." Eric's emotions were showing on his face. His eyes were thoughtful but he looked sad. "I should be going. I have a kingdom to run on Earth." He dipped into a graceful bow. "It was a pleasure to meet you, Your Majesty." He says and walks out of the room.
Nokomis held her daughter close to her while she sat in the castle library. Lunar was nearly a year old and she had shoulder length dark brown hair, dark blue eyes and pale skin. She was a perfect mix of Noel and Nokomis. Aramis walked in with a dreamy smile and sat down in the chair next to Nokomis. "Why are you so happy?" She asked her. "I'm pregnant." She says. "With Jericho's baby?" She asked, anger starting to swell inside her. Aramis gave an excited nod with her head. "This is horrible. Are you trying to disgrace this family?" Nokomis snapped. She wanted to yell but she didn't want to startle Lunar. "No. I thought you would be happy for me. Why aren't you happy for me?" Aramis asked. Nokomis could hear her sisters voice wavering. "I am happy for you but the child of a royal and a guard, that's not how it's supposed to be." Nokomis says. She rubs her temples and takes a deep breath. Aramis stood up and marched out of the room. "How am I going to cover this up?" Nokomis thought aloud. Lunar laid her head on Nokomis's chest and yawned. "Oh, Lunar, what am I going to do with your aunt?" She stroked the child's curly dark hair.
