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This story is long, so despite it seeming like its not moving forward, it will soon. After chapter 15 everything will explode in a frenzy of just MOVEMENT

DISCLAIMER:

I own Nostradamus…

I own Illiannahha Williams and Allaina Adriana Williams.

I own The Priests and Maidens of The Temple of Helia.

I do not own the Latin spells; half are from Harry Potter, half from Merlin…

SUMMARY: THIS IS AN OOC STORY. It has been done a thousand times before, so why not one more time? Harry accidently discovers a sinister plot that has mapped out everything about his future, his past and his present. Now, he must fight against everything he believes in and has been taught, to embrace his destiny. In the process he discovers, new friends, magic and a chance to finally have the life he's always wanted. All he has to do is destroy Voldemort and kill the puppeteer controlling the strings of his life, and to finally understand; it's always for the greater good!

NOW THE PLOTS ARE ALL MINE; AND THE CHARACTERS BELONG TO AUTHOR J. K. ROWLING, PUBLISHER BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING (UK), ARTHUR BOOKS (US) AND THE DISTRIBUTORS WARNER BROS. THE REST OF THE STORY AND CHAPTERS BELONG SOLELY TO ME 'SAHIBA'.

This story is rated M. Please Enjoy.

Key For this Chapter:

Harry's thoughts

Lia's thoughts

Flame Familiar's thoughts

'One's own thoughts!' - Human

'One's own thoughts!' - Flame Familiars

Warning:

1. A little insight on Lia's relationship with her father and Mother. And why she calls her flame familiars with the help of Birthstones. The months in Helia are Garnets, Amethyst, Bloodstone, … etc.

2. Ry's a lot more mature in this story!

3. In case you're wondering Leo has all nine tails, despite the color changes he keeps going through. In all actuality is a Golden Kitsune, I'm sure you understand that, but he has good reasons to hide it from Lia and Most of Helia.

Chapter Thirteen

Secrets in Time

Ry watched Lia as she walked back and forth wringing her hands in worry, lounging against the doorway of the living room entryway. Mumbling in a language he clearly couldn't grasp he watched as she moved, Leo's corporeal fox form walking through her legs, amazingly enough not tripping her, as she walked up and down in a flurry. It was a little after four in the evening.

Either you're incredibly graceful, or Leo anticipates your movements before he weaves through your legs.

Ry observed. Lia whirled around and stared at him, Ry! She squeaked.

Ry grinned, Afraid of me Li he asked softly.

Lia shook her head, Fear? Ha. I laugh in the face of Fear. Ha Ha Ha she laughed weakly.

Ry raised a brow, and walked into the room fluidly.

Hmm, he hummed as he circled her clearly nervous trembling body. I suppose now would be the moment you were to laugh?

Closing in, he pulled her towards him, her back flush against his torso.

What is it you're afraid of? he asked.

Lia shivered as his breath ghosted over her throat, his voice caressing her ear.

Are you afraid of what I make you feel?

He asked nuzzling her throat; he placed a feather light kiss on the column of her throat. You're sixteen, I wonder has no one touched you like this? He asked.

Fingers travelling down her arms he wrapped them around her waist.

Has no one, made you feel… hot and cold at the same time? He asked.

Blowing in ear, and licking the lobe, nibbling it while, he's hands played with the hem of her T-shirt.

I wonder what it would be like Lia —", he purred her name, softly.

Lia exhaled heavily trembling in his arms.

"LIA!" Ry yelled snapping two fingers in front of her face.

The Flame Princess and High Priestess blinked in shock.

"Ry?" she whispered his name in shock.

Ry frowned at her, "You okay, back with us? You looked like you were suffering a nightmare or something, Leo's even worried", he pointed at the fox who currently had both paws over his ears and head down.

Lia flushed, "I-I'm alright, just had an odd dream—" she coughed, "I'll go get some water", she mumbled.

Ry stood up, "Stay. I'll get it, you look like you're going to stop breathing or something", he muttered worriedly and rushed from the room.

Lia shot Leo a wary glance, "What did you see?" she hissed. "Nothing. Like I haven't seen nothing since we've come here", he answered quickly, too quickly.

Lia groaned, "I'd kill you, but that would take too much effort", she whined.

Leo laughed, "Relax Princess, it's not like he's not already your destiny", he said.

Lia nodded, "But I'm just his friend. I don't think he'd fall in love again, not after a betrayal like that", she whispered. Recalling Ginny's betrayal she shuddered and closed her eyes, a single tear gathered and spilled over, trailing down her cheeks, others followed.

"Here", Ry spoke a hand on her cheek, rubbing away the tear, "What's wrong Li?" he whispered kneeling before her. Lia smiled despite the odd pain coursing through her, "I'm alright. I'm okay, really I am", she assured him. Ry shot her a skeptical glance, "Why are you crying then?" he asked.

"I don't know", she whispered and then laughed, "I honestly don't know", she murmured clutching her heart, "It hurts", she whimpered, "and I don't know why?!" she cried weakly. Ry gathered her in his arms, and shot Leo a worried glance. The fox bowed, and shook his head in negative, not entirely sure as to why the Princess started crying either.

"Hey There, hush now", he whispered softly, caressing her hair, as he pat her softly on the back, "It's alright Li, calm down love, calm down. I'm here, it's okay, everything's going to be alright", he whispered soothingly.

"Promise?" she whimpered weakly.

"I swear", he promised, "Sshh… its okay. It's alright", he repeated over and over again, and Lia sobbed into his chest. Minutes passed in silence, except for Lia's sobs, as she cried herself raw.

"I'm sorry", she whispered as she pulled back. Ry tapped her chin with his fist, "Idiot!" he chided, "No need to be sorry, you seemed to me, like you were suddenly overwhelmed. Wanna tell me what that was all about?" he asked gently.

Lia nodded, "I just need a minute. Excuse me", she whispered and ran from the room. Ry sighed as he turned to Leo, "Any idea what that was all about?" he asked. Leo nodded, and nuzzled his hand, licking it, he settled by Ry's side.

Mistress just needs time to work out a few stuff…

Ry laughed, "Wow Leo! If you can't lie, you really shouldn't try to", he murmured patting the fox reassuringly.

I'm sorry Sire.

Ry smiled, "I'm not angry, just really really confused", he stated blandly, "This is in connection with me, is it not? The question I asked in the morning? Is it related to that?" he wondered out loud.

Yes Sire…

What is it?

I'm sure you'll understand, soon enough!

Lia scowled, "After my mother returned to Helia. Aalen grew angry and tried to upsurge her rule", she said. Ry looked up to see Lia standing in the doorway, her expression angry, eyes alight with fury. Ry wanted to go to her but a silent warning from Leo stalled his progress.

Ry looked at her eyes, and frowned. Recalling her words, 'When your magic is strong, your eyes glow like a flame'.

"How does one go about up surging one's rule?" Ry asked curiously.

Lia sighed, "Oh Ry! Jeez, the same way Voldemort has been doing for years now. You revolt, you create factions against the current ruling committee and create terror, you fall in love with the person you hate more than life itself, and you do everything in your power to escape the pain, by causing more pain!" she yelled.

Ry blinked in shock, "Lia…" he trailed off weakly.

The huffing brunette sighed again, "I'm sorry. I'm just strung up real tight you know", she hissed through clenched teeth. Breathing deeply struggling for control, she exhaled heavily and then knelt in front of Ry, "Please", she whispered. Placing a warm hand on his cheek, she sighed, "Please—"

Don't hate me!

Ry's eyes widened, but before he could reply, he was pulled into another memory.

Key:

(Lia's memories will be italized, and her own thoughts Bold. Her Mother's memory will be in a Double Square Bracket - [[like this]] )

(Introducing Allaina Adriana Williams)

"Illiannahha? Illiannahha?! Oh where did you go? Illiannahha!" A woman with fire-y hair, walked into a grove of trees, she was dressed in a translucent white gown that fell to her feet. There was a slit alongside her left leg, a dagger with an Emerald hilt sat against her thigh.

"Mama", Lia cheered clapping wildly, as she saw her mother appear. "Mama Wook", the toddler pointed at a pool of water, the circumference no larger than seven inches, the radius approximately 12inches and grinned. "I made it", she announced proudly.

Allaina stepped forward, "Oh My", she breathed, "H-how", she stuttered weakly collapsing to her knees, as shock rendered her speechless.

"Mama? You don't wike it?" the brunette asked, lip wobbling as giant tears gathered.

Ry sniggered, "You couldn't say your 'L's could you?" he teased.

Lia pouted, "I was five", she retorted, "Be glad, I at least make sense", she grumbled and pulled Ry back into the memory.

Allaina sighed, "I think you've done well, My Princess, but how?" she enquired, touching the surface of the tiny pool of water. The image of Sirius Black shimmered at her touch; soft waves flowed back and forth in the pool.

Lia grinned a toothy grin, front teeth missing, "The Maidens of the Tempwe, are preparwing for The Summer Sowitce, and Wia wanted to see dada, so Wia conjured some water with the Runes, and I used my fwames to build the poow", she answered.

Allaina hugged her daughter, "That's amazing Lia, but why all the way out here?" she asked.

Lia smirked, and Allaina sighed, "Illiannahha?!" she asked warily, "What have you done?"

Lia sniggered, and then pouted at her mother's stern expression; "It was onwy a joke, I towd Aaya that there was a demon in the woods, it's not my fauwt she's a coward. She's supposed to be the guardian Royale, if she going to get scared at anything that so much as moves in the dark, she won't be able to take care of her duties. It was supposed to be a wesson. Now everyone thinks there's a demon in the woods. I onwy took advantage of the fact that, whatever I think is reawy coow, everyone knows is weally bad! It's there fauwt for pushing me aside, and keeping me sepwerate. Not mine!" and she crossed her arms in anger.

Allaina sighed, "No, you're right, their fear in not accepting you, allows you to do whatever you want. But be careful, as long as you wish to come know more of your father, don't get caught, watch your back, Lia", she warned softly.

Lia nodded, and "I'll be real careful mama", she stressed the 'L's slightly, making an effort to illustrate her understanding of the situation.

Allaina smiled, "Good girl", she pat her on the head, and then sighed in exasperation, "I swear, that mischievous side of yours is definitely your father's gene at work", she huffed.

"Is that a bad thing?" Lia asked warily

"Of course not, I think he'd be rather proud of you!" Allaina assured the little girl.

Lia laughed happily, "That's real good!" she cheered stressing on the 'L's again.

Lia pulled back, "It's there I went every day, until I was caught by a friend, and because he wanted to cause pandemonium, I was forced to execute him. It wasn't something I wanted to do, but there are times when you have to choose between what you want, and your duty!" Lia cringed and looked away, "I was recognized as Royalty that day", and here she slumped against his chest.

Ry gripped her and adjusting his posture, pulled her closer to himself, and allowed her more comfort.

"What happened?" he asked softly.

Lia sneered, "Ry, it is customary in Helia to kill ones enemy, once declared, he/she must be defeated till the end of time. Even if it is to take your entire lifetime, you must kill. Aalen declared my mother his enemy, and for that reason, I hate him to the core. His assassination attempts are beyond ruthless!" she grumbled.

Ry stiffened angrily, "What happened to your mother, Li?" he asked.

Lia sobbed, "I don't know! I don't know, she disappeared the night I turned sixteen", when Ry tightened his grip on her she continued, "We had a ritual, every time on the day of my birthday, we would light one candle, and pray for those who had suffered on the day evil struck. It was her way of believing that angels listen to people who pray for someone else on their birthdays, the wish is considered the most Pure, by all standards. I liked doing it", she muttered into his chest.

"It made me feel lighter. Like if any evil did strike on that day, I'd have the ability to destroy it", she smiled happily.

Ry kissed her forehead, "It's a beautiful tradition", he whispered against her hair.

They sat in silence for a brief moment allowing Lia to compose her-self, another minute passed and then the High Priestess and Princess of Helia spoke up again.

"When I couldn't find her anywhere, I feared the worst that Aalen had finally succeeded. Terrified, I ran to the Temple Elders and begged them to find my mother. The Head Priestess Maiden Elena tried scrying but she couldn't find her, she wasn't on Helia"; clutching Ry's T-shirt she continued, as fear still gripped her, "I accused Aalen, but he'd been in a session with Mark, the last time I saw mother till the moment I accused him. They went on a search, and I prayed the entire time till the dawn of my Birthday. She was not found. Scryers, Searches, Bloodhounds, Helians (Similar to Bloodhounds except they look like grotesque Heliopath's they can search for Heliopath's blood. And we do bleed, just not like humans, it's difficult to explain…like flowing lava…), Hydropaths and Telepaths. There was no sign. Assassins were captured and brought to trial. I have to say I was quite brutal in my inquisition", she laughed bitterly.

Ry held her closer, squeezing her gently.

"I was considered beyond reason, as anger gripped me, I was ruthless and irritated. It took awhile, but by the quarter hour to the next day, that is fifteen minutes to Midnight, I found myself running through the court, desperately, rushing against the time, to find the person, the need… a restless fueling control, a rushed panic", she held his hand, words to convey her feelings falling short.

Key:

(Lia's memories will be italized and her own thoughts Bold).

Lia ran down the stairs and after every floor praying desperately for the screams to cease.

Who are you?!

She reached the fourth flight of stairs, but kept going. she couldn't slow down. She needed to get to the mirror. She was kicking herself for not pushing to go earlier.

Damn it, she was supposed to be the High Priestess of Helia. Sensitive to all life on Helia. That's what she'd promised the kingdom, then why could she not hear her mother?

Who is this person, Screaming... So much pain, so much fear

When she reached the last flight of stairs, she remembered hearing herself yelling. She was shouting her mother's name. If it had been physically possible after running down countless flights of stairs, Lia would be holding her breath; hoping to hear her mother's voice answering back.

Running down to the courtyard she begged the gods, "Please... Come on, Mama hang on", pushing herself, Illiannahha headed down the stairs, As she reached the end of the lane, she veered off and headed for the woods, white cloak flying behind her like a winded cape.

Running flat out she threw the gates wide open with a bang. Apparently it was possible to hold your breath after running down stairs, because Lia felt herself exhale. She made a dash for the direction where The Pool was.

Cries of her name ran through the kingdom, "Princess...where are you going?!"

Run.

There was no time left to contemplate and what had just happened or a chance to catch her breath. The only thing that she could seem to think about was to run as far away as fast as she could.

She'd ruined something that she'd been striving for all her life and now it lay back in ruins.

The forest was dark as Lia ran through the forest her eyes blind with tears and she had no idea where she was running until she ran into something that felt like a wall. She staggered back felt the blood trickling from her nose, taste the tang of metal in her mouth.

A Barrier? Why?!

Snap. Heavy sounding feet snapped twigs several feet in front of the High Priestess as she scrubbed at her face.

Mother!

Idiot, she scolded herself harshly. Hurry up and get your wits about you, she continued on disintegrating her barrier, as she called Lily Forth.

As a pair of rough hands cupped her shoulders. Dragged her backwards she screamed an unleashed a wave of torrent heat!

Forward... I have to move forward!

The trails of dried tears on her face showed that she had been robbed of her voice at the moment. Perhaps she would find it again later but her grief was far too apparent as the Princess ran towards the wall that shone in the light of her flame. Feelings bubbled forth, confusing her thoughts, her aim, her destination, her goal.

She was running through the woods, running for his life...her life. Her was all for his, without her there wasn't life—or existence— there was only darkness.

What?!

Her vision blurred as she saw him. He was running trough shadows and blackness and only a thought was in his mind "If he couldn't save her…"

Who are you?!

Then, abruptly, the woods ended and she was standing in a meadow. The moon was casting her silver light on the clear, radiating a soft glow over trees, rocks and flowers.

She had a dead heart but if it was live it would beat faster and faster, thrashing in her rib cage as a trapped animal. In that moment... she saw her laying on the green and silver grass.

"Mother?!"

She was here, watching her pale skin glimmer with the moonlight. A dark pool spreading around her...blood stained her white dress. Her lovely features were scratched and smeared with blood, her body was cold and rigid an her eyes were glazed and staring unseeingly and the stars...

Lia ran forward, she could see Aalen and the rest of the priests fall to their knees in shock and she could feel herself move as she took her body in her pale arms, she was too late...too late to save the only one who mattered to her. Her body had lost all the warm, she wouldn't speak to her mother anymore, she wouldn't look at her with her marvelous golden eyes or smile while saying 'I love you Baby'.

"Mother, what why?" she cried.

Slowly her trembling fingers traced the outline of her jaw, then of her lips cold but even in death so beautiful.

Allaina's eyes blinked open, glazed and unseeing focused far away, "My beautiful Princess... I love you", she whispered, and caressed her daughter's face. "Mama? No!" she whimpered weakly.

Lia registered Aalen stepping closer, "Allaina", he breathed her name weakly. "Aalen... I'm sorry, I couldn't love you. You are a good friend... Help Lia, she will need...your help the most", she whispered, then closed her eyes and kissed her daughters' lips saying goodnight to her angel, saying goodbye torn apart by a ruthless destiny.

And while he cried bloody tears for her, Lia heard her mother's last final thought.

[[Find the half of your destiny with Emerald Orbs, and vanquish the Dark Lord...Together with his help!]]

As she said goodbye to them, her body faded from their grasps and disappeared from view. That was not normal. Bodies didn't just disappear, in Helia.

Lia screamed in agony, her voice pain filled with a rawness that couldn't be put into words. It's seemed that was all she could do. Her heart was aching and it was her screams that now haunted the woods.

Aalen stood by helpless and he closed his eyes as another scream filled the air.

It was as though time ceased to exist there. Her fists were clenched as she clenched them, screaming. She didn't even know why she was screaming anymore, it just seemed like the only thing to do. Her anger and feelings she couldn't even describe were pushing in on her head, and screaming seemed like the only release.

Lia lowered her head, eyes set on the meadow's bloodied burnt grass. She opened her mouth and spoke in a voice that was flat, emotionless, said "Go Away, I want you all to Leave", she ordered.

When no one moved, her anger intensified, and she yelled, as Leo materialized, an Intense Blue Flame spreading wildly, Cocooning The young Princess, in a barrier of Flames. The Pool shone brightly blinding everyone temporarily, as they heard the agonized voiced order.

"LEAVE!"

As the gathered Priests, Guards and Maidens left the young Helian alone, crying by the odd pond. The only thing remaining was the beast , the beast who would live only for the protection of his Mistress and help her find her other half, her soulmate .

Through the woods with nothing but his mind, his body, and his ghostly abilities- this was all he had as the trees branched low, sheltering her from view. Darkness returned, and took her away from everyone else. Her body expended energy slower than it actually helped create. She couldn't help herself. So full of fear and anxiety and... and everything else she could think of.

Lia had no idea what to do.

As a warrior, she should have been able to stand up to her foe and bravely confront this menace. This time, she couldn't move. Something coursed through her veins. Was it dreaded fear... or was it angered hate?

She had no idea.

'Find the half of your destiny with Emerald Orbs, and vanquish the Dark Lord...Together with his help!' her mother's last thought frantically fluttered through.

"Not Harry, Not Harry, Take Me", a familiar voice screamed into the dense night.

Lia sat up in shock, crawling weakly over to the Pool of Light, she plunged her hand into the Frigid waters, "Please... Show me, who screams these words with such tender Love, and Terrible Fear?!" she prayed the Temple Waters.

A Castle Loomed in the Pool, lit up with ancient Lanterns, and shimmered briefly. Lia blinked as she spied a young man, running the grounds of The Castle, leaving behind a Message... glowing above a fallen body.

'I will Never Forgive This!'

The young man ran, hooded entirely in Black. "I need Your Help now, Lady Dryad", The voice - so deep and so sinful, powerful, honorable. Strong.

Lia watched as he didn't know where to go. He tried to take a deep breath, but none would come. It was ragged, scared, and full of anxiety. Rings appeared around his waist and split down the middle, revealing the Spirit of a young woman, in fused in him like an erotic embrace.

"This Way Harry James Potter, Blood Heir To The House of Potter and Honored Heir to The Ancient and Noble House of Black!" the Spirit wove around him, and with a green light, Flashed once.

Lia shielded her eyes, as she felt ancient Magic breach the Holy Waters.

What...

Opening her eyes, she watched transfixed as the Forest in which the Young Man had run into, sat still and as Dead as ever. Lia breathed in awe, "He was just there", she whispered to Leo.

A Darker Voice cruel and angry called out, "Potter! Are you really that afraid to face me?" he taunted in the darkness, the sound of fingers cracking echoing through the woods. "My, my, you've grown weak, Harry, my Boy. I never would have thought that this day would come, you know."

Say nothing… say absolutely nothing...

Lia prayed, she couldn't fail to hide the grin plastered on her face, as the oily voice of what sounded like a descript old man, bled through. Anger outlining the syllables.

"Come now. I want to see how much you've grown!" it said.

Lia squeezed her eyes shut, butterflies furiously slapping at her innards.

When did this happen? When did he deserve this? What had he done?

Her hands glowed bright green as a tiny Flame appeared in her front of her. A Dragon the size of a Rock bowed once, and then extinguished.

A Flame Familiar... How?!

Lia felt her entire frame shiver. "I'm not going to fight him," she muttered, clenching up, "No... I won't!" Her eyes shot open.

What? Those aren't my thoughts… at all!

Lia turned to the Pool and suddenly, she was face-to-face with a youth with startling Emerald orbs. Her mother's echoed through her.

Find the half of your destiny with Emerald Orbs...

Lia watched her future self, fighting alongside him, sword in hand, Magic at her fingertips, surrounded by Fire on all sides.

Vanquish the Dark Lord...Together...

Lia smiled, her teeth gleaming in the white Light. The adrenaline pumping into overdrive and providing her with enough energy to run a steam-powered train. Her breathing quickened. Eyes became bloodshot. Lia leaned in. "Hi there... Harry James Potter... I'll find you. I swear!"

The Pool of Light glowed bright red, the color of blood.

Lia screamed, her voice nearly overtaking her future self. A pale hand moved forward, followed by a loud curse, "Aveda Kadevra!"

Red met black, and there was a cruel laugh. Harry's eyes blazed with tears.

A loud blast was heard. The sound of liquid slapping wood followed.

And all that was left was evil laughter.

"What just happened?" she breathed...

Fight

Lia pulled out of the memory and looked at Ry warily, "I'm sorry", she whispered. She pulled him back into another memory before he could speak again.

Lia Touched the surface of the Pool, "Show Me Harry James Potter", she commanded. The water rippled, and a light bright enough to blind, shimmered around the Leafy Alcove.

Lia watched memories of a young warlock, escape his overweight cousin, she saw memories of his first day in a different world.

A world of Magic, his journey as he learnt

of his Past, his parents, his heritage. The Powers of the Unknown.

Magic...

A Family, hope, a bond… A Big Brother, an Uncle... a Godfather... Youth, life, Laughter…

Of Prophesy and Loss...

His Love, and Crushes... the Beauty of having friends, the honor to be loved.

The care in his heart… despite past pain... his honesty, his promises…

Growth, Fear, Death...

Tom Marvolo Riddle

"Ugh! I can't see he's features clearly", she cursed, even as she saw memory after memory of a young boy, learn the truth Evil. The lives lost...

So Much Tragedy!

Friends, Brothers, Class Mates, Family... All Dead, Owls, and Mentors, a Loss of Unbridled Pain...

Voldemort...

Running away… Camping in the Woods, Love...

Deathly Hallows, another death... Wishes and secrets, Torture and Screams of Pain...

HIS Death... Horcruxes, Evil Dark Magic...

Voldemort and Harry a stand off...

"Expelliarmus!"

Lia sighed in exasperation, "What do you look Like Harry? If you've already fulfilled The Prophesy, why would you need me?" she asked softly.

The water rippled and Lia frowned, "Wasn't that his Mentor? But he died?" she watched the Scene unfold, and then Screamed...

"No!"

The Body of a young Thirty two year old lay in a Pool of Blood... A Red head stood above him, anger and something else, entirely transforming their features, "This was not your Destiny!" it said and then the water turned Green.

Lia stumbled back in shock... "Mother", she breathed.

Allaina smiled softly, "Hello Illiannahha", the woman spoke.

"Mother? You look Human?" she asked.

Allaina laughed, "After all that... That's the first thing you ask?" the woman teased.

"Mama?" Lia frowned, "Where are you?" she asked, "Are you...dead?" she whispered the last word in pain.

Allaina sighed, "No. I'm not dead, but I did lose a whole lot of blood... I was transported here, seconds before death could claim me, however I do not know where here is, exactly. I've been watching you Lia my baby, it has been a full day you have remained away from The Palace. We do not have a lot of time, once The Priests break down the barrier you've erected, they will pull you away from here, and destroy The Pool Of Light and Time", she warned.

"Let us not worry about that, just yet. Lia, these memories you've just seen and The Boy you have dreamt of many years ago, when you were still a baby are the same. Your destinies have been linked to each other the night I conceived you", she explained.

"—Wait... But he's already fulfilled the Prophesy, he killed The Dark Lord, didn't he?" she asked.

"That is true, that is one of the many paths Fate will deliver. The Idea, my darling daughter, is that Harry does NOT die, till his at Least One Hundred and Eighty years old, more or less!" she informed her.

"Without you by his side, there will always be a person, who will Kill him. He has died more than any being I Know. The Fates are frustrated. Why have you not reached him yet", she said.

Lia frowned, "I just now, started to learn of him", she argued.

"Lia, I know that. But even as you have come to know him, isn't it true, you feel worried about him? Scared for him? Did it not hurt you to see him die?" she queried.

"There is not much Time, You have one day, Destroy This Pool, and then Prepare to leave Helia, you have to Protect Harry, you and him are entwined in a very complicated way", she warned.

"Lia you need to be guardian and Friend To Harry. You must train him, and help him defeat any Foe! Go! Now!" she stressed as her image shimmered away.

"No! Wait! Please... Mama!" she cried out.

Allaina gave her a Watery Kiss that Lia felt was as cold as the water itself, and she steamed away, her voice offering up a last bit of information.

"Go to your Papa's School! Start There!"

Lia sighed, "That doesn't explain Jack-squat!" she muttered and called The Dragon Familiar forth, "Lee. Amethyst; Flame Familiar of Destruction — Forbearnan", she called. The Dragon bowed once.

Mistress, what is it you wish me to do?

"Destroy that?!" she pointed at the Pool of Light, "Thank You", she stated and sighed, as the Familiar bowed once and merged within her body.

"I really need to sleep… Mind can't even focus right now?!" she winced as a Migraine formed. Falling back to her knees, she felt the energy around her falter and she closed her eyes. Maybe a few moments of rest will be forgiven. "One day in Helia is a week on Earth… Plenty of time", she reasoned.

Lia fell unconscious to the Forest Floor.

Silence descended in the room, as no one spoke. Ry gently disentangled himself from her embrace and stood up.

"Ry!" Lia chocked out.

"I just, I need a minute —" he mumbled weakly and left the room heading to the kitchen. Lia heard a loud 'Clatter' and cringed, "Oh what have I done!" she whimpered as another loud 'Clang' echoed into the living room.

Pain once again began to well within her as thoughts turned to Ry and the betrayal. A deep sense of loss so profound came crashing down over her. Arms came up to wrap themselves about her chest as she struggled to hold in her emotions. She couldn't do this; it was tearing her apart to have witnessed his emotionless expression. She couldn't stay here any longer, here where she had been honored with his Friendship, Loyalty and Trust.

Turning she ran from the room that she had once shared together and bolted out, into the Hallway. Ignoring the startled yell that echoed behind her, Lia dashed forward headlong, the sound of feet racing to catch up with her, she felt him stop just behind her, arms moving forward, and holding her still.

"Let Me Go Ry", she begged weakly remorsefully.

"No", he answered her steadily, "Shouldn't I be the One Running Away?" he asked.

Lia winced, and hung her head low.

"Hey Now", he whispered, arms that had twined around her body again.

"I shouldn't have lied to you. I know everything about you", she whispered, "How can you stand to be in the same room as me?" she asked.

Ry hugged her closer, "I told you, I would trust you with anything you told me. I'm Keeping My Promise, Li", he answered.

"Liar!" she shouted, "If you're angry, say that. Yell! Scream! You walked away...just don't leave me alone, don't hate me!" she begged

Lia fell to her knees.

She felt him follow her down, felt his arms come up around her and gently pull her to his chest rocking back and forth soothingly. Her eyes filled up with tears that fell hotly down her cheeks.

"I'm Sorry", she repeated.

Ry held her tighter.

'I wish she'd stop saying that!'

Silence

The light through the window gives everything a shimmer of dusty gold, flowed through, "Hey Li", Ry whispered, Lia hummed, and Ry continued, "I'm really glad I met you. But if you're ever Late again, I'll kick your Arse!" he muttered.

Lia snorted; "Like you would even be able to lay a scratch on me!" she tossed back.

Ry grinned, "I'll learn how to, then", he said hugging her impossibly closer, "I'm not going anywhere", he promised.

Lia nodded against his chest, "Yeah, I'll teach you, there's nowhere else, I'd rather be", she said.

Ry smiled, "Yeah…Likewise", he murmured, kissing her on the forehead gently.

"It's Late, we should get some sleep", Picking her up, he ignored her startled squeak, and walked with her to their bedroom. Settling her gently, he climbed in beside her.

"Good Night Lia", he wished her and closed his eyes. Lia smiled settling in, "'Night Ry", she whispered, she fell asleep as soon as she closed her eyes, snoring softly.

Ry opened his eyes, "Idiot… I could never really hate you. You're the reason I'm even alive", he whispered.

Thank You… Lia.

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