As this is my last day of Summer Vacation, I decided to post this chapter. There is ONE more chapter following this, that will hopefully be up sometimer this week. If not this week, then next weekend for sure.

[FLASHBACK

Kaitlyn stared at the three small bundles in her arms. Three girls. The babies had been born in the cell, as it was too dangerous to move her to the infirmary safely before the babies were born, but she was now propped up on a bed in the infirmary, looking at her three little girls wrapped up warmly.

Dylan sat down on the bed next to his wife, stroking her hair and smiling down at her

"How do you feel?" he asked

"Tired" Kaitlyn said "Dylan, just look at them!"

"Look, they all have your eyes" Dylan said "And I can tell they are going to be just like you"

"Hopefully not just like me" Kaitlyn said "I don't want these three being sent off to Corus on the charges of treason"

"I meant in looks" Dylan said

"We don't know that yet, they might get your hair" Kaitlyn said, as her eyelids started closing

"There is only one more thing we have to do before you sleep" Dylan said

"And what's that?" Kaitlyn asked, her eyes closed

"Name them" Dylan said "Any suggestions?"

"Their grandmothers?" Kaitlyn suggested as her eyes finally fell closed completely. My mother's name was Kaiya"

"My mother's name was Carly" Dylan said "What about the third? Should we name her after her mother?"

"Not Kaitlyn"

"Well then how about you use the name you had used before we were discovered? Kirsten"

"Hmm...Kaiya, Kirsten, and Carly, I like it."

"Now which one is which?" Dylan asked "Kaitlyn?"

Kaitlyn was already fast asleep. Dylan was reassured by her even breathing, and her chest rising and falling. He smiled at her as he pulled over a chair. He rested one of the triplets in his lap, and the other two were one in each arm. he carefully picked up the babies

Kaitlyn was holding the triplet named Kaiya while Dylan held Carly and Kirsten. Suddenly, the door to Kel and Dom's rooms (magicked so they couldn't escape) opened, and Kel walked in.

"I just finished talking to Lord Raoul, who had talked to King Jonathan. Your being tried in about an hour, and then Buchard will come in and be sentenced with you two, as he paid you for your little act of treason"

"Alright" Kaitlyn and Dylan said

(One hour later)

The court session had been going on for about ten minutes

"...Kaitlyn, it was drawn to my attention that you are also a fugitive, you were arrested six years ago, but ran away before you were tried. Is this true"

"Yes, your majesty"

"How did you manage to escape?"

"I was rescued by my brother, and my new husband"

"Your brother had nothing to do with this treason?"

"He helped with it sire, but he was killed a few months ago"

Jon looked over at Thayet, whispered something to her. The queen nodded, and whispered back "You have the Crown's sympathies for your brother's death, as well as our congratulations on the birth of three healthy daughters"

"Thank you sire" Kaitlyn and Dylan said together

"Kaitlyn, on what charges were you arrested before you escaped?" Thayet asked

"I forced magic on my former employer" Kaitlyn said

"And your former employer was who?"

"The same man who paid me, my husband, and my brother 150 gold crowns each and provided us with three strong horses. The same man who promised an additional 300 gold crowns once the job was done" Kaitlyn said "Buchard of Stone Mountain"

"Buchard of Stone Mountain, please step forward"

Buchard came forward and bowed to the king and queen "Your majesties"

Jon and Thayet nodded in his direction

"Buchard, is what Kaitlyn Burns says is true? You paid 150 gold crowns to three people and gave them each a mount?"

"Yes, your majesty"

"Were they given instructions on what to do?"

"They were suppose to go to New Hope, and bring my son back from the dead"

"Are you aware of the measures that Kaitlyn Burns, her brother, and her husband went to in order to bring back your son?"

"No sir"

Jon looked over at Kel "Lady Knight Keledry, I believe you are aware of the events?"

"I am, your majesty" Kel said

"If you would please tell Buchard what happened?"

Kel handed one triplet to Dom, and Neal took the third child. Kel stood up. "Dylan Burns and the late Riley Andrews had a friend who works here at the palace. The friend gave Riley a copy of your signature, which he practice until he could forge it perfectly. Afterwards, they forged two notes supposedly from you to Lord Raoul, ordering them to join the Own"

"Raoul, do you have the notes?" Jon asked

"Not with me, but I do have them in my office" Raoul said "I can bring them to you after this trial is over"

"Please do so" Jon said "Lady Keledry, continue"

"While Riley and Dylan were working their way into the Own, Kaitlyn was already on the road to New Hope. Once she arrived there, she gave me a sad, but false, story, and I took her in. A few days later, the Own arrived, and the three were reunited. It is my belief they started planning that very day. Months went by, and they gained the trust of me and Lord Raoul. Then, almost a month ago, they kidnapped two refugee children, and left them in the forest, before sending me out after them as a distraction. They told a few caring friends I had been gone for a while, and my friends came after me, which got them out of the way. Next, it is assumed that Kaitlyn created a spell to feed the Gifts of others into her Gift. She then did the spell that brought Joren back"

"How many people, besides myself were affected?"

"Your Champion, Alanna the Lioness; New Hope's Healer, Sir Nealan of Queenscove; his father, the Cheif Healer of the Realm, Duke Baird of Queenscove; and Black robe mage, Numair Salamin." Kel said "Four in all, not including yourself, your majesty" Kel said "All of the Gifts were worn so thin, any one of you could have very easily died"

"Thank you Lady Keledry, you may sit down again."

Kel sat down, and took one of the triplets from Dom's arms

Jon turned back to Buchard "Forgery, kidnapping, and nearly five murders, my own included. This all came from your payment"

"Sire, I did not instruct any of that!" Buchard said "All I am guilty of is wanting my son, my eldest child, back with me. Is it now illegal for a father to miss his boy?"

"Kaitlyn, how is it that Joren is not here with us now?"

"The Queen came to me, and offered me slight freedom if I restored the five gifts. As any sorcerer or even a scholar would tell you, by taking away the Gifts that kept him alive, Joren slowly went back to non-existence"

"Yes, the queen told me about the deal, she said if you saved all five of us, you would not face Traitor's Hill, and she would speak on your husband's behalf as well"

Jon and Thayet went into a small conference, which also included the Lord magistrate. Minutes later, they emerged.

"Kaitlyn Burns, step forward"

Kaitlyn did as she was told

"I shall honor my wife's promise to you" Jon said "You have been charge you with attempted treason, attempted murder, and kidnapping. Do you deny any of the charges?"

"No, your majesty"

"I therefore sentence you to a life sentence of hard labor for your actions"

Kaitlyn looked about ready to protest, but evidently thought better of it "Yes, your majesty"

"Dylan Burns, step forward"

Dylan obeyed "You have been charged with forgery, aiding and abetting in attempted treason, and kidnapping, do you deny your charges?"

"No, your majesty"

"As your charges are not as severe as your wife's I sentence you to 16 years of hard labor beside your wife" Jon said

"Yes, your majesty" Dylan said with a small bow

"What of our children?" Kaitlyn cried out "What will happen to our daughters, they have no family!"

Thayet rested her arm on Jon's arm, he turned to her, as she whispered something to him

"My wife has suggested you choose their guardians for the time of your husband's sentence. I will go with her option, as I can not think of a better one"

Dylan leaned over "You decide, this is the last change you have to influence the way they grow up. After fifteen years, I can see them again"

Kaitlyn bit her lip "Lady Keledry. That is, if she would be willing to"

Kel looked at Kaitlyn surprised. Kaitlyn managed a smile "Even after Joren sold us out, Kel was still nice to me. When I was arrested, she made sure her men were careful. She made sure I was taken care of, and, when I went into labor, she made guards get the healer out of bed so the girls would be delivered safely. Lady Kel, I know you have every right to refuse my children shelter, but I want them to grow up differently from my life style. I want my children to have morals and know about justice. I want my children to grow up knowing their are other people-weaker people then themselves-in the world. Lady Kel, you have taught me all those things in the matter of 8 months, imagine what you could teach my three girls in 16 years"

"Lady Keledry? Do you agree?"

Kel glanced from Kaitlyn, to Raoul, to Neal, to Dom

"Go on Kel" Neal said in a low tone "You've taken on a Griffin and you took on Tobe, these three can be your next strays"

"Dom?" Kel asked "If I raise them, you'll be helping me after we are married in a few months. What do you think?"

"I'll agree with whatever you say" Dom said "You decide. I'll be out with the Own a lot of the time"

Kel looked back at Kaitlyn, and saw the pleading look in Kaitlyn's eyes "Alright, I'll take the three girls"

"Good, now that that is settled...because the kidnapping was part of their plan to help you, Buchard, you are technically at fault for the disturbance it caused. Guards were taken off their break to look for the children, and Lady Keledry had to leave New Hope to go find the two that were lost. You are therefore fined 200 gold crowns. You do not, however, have to pay Kaitlyn and Dylan the additional 300 gold crowns each, as that money would be useless while they are serving their sentences" Jon said "Lady Keledry, when were you planning on returning to New Hope?"

"In a week, sir"

"If, by the eve before you leave, Buchard has not paid you the fine, come to me" Jon said "Buchard, if I hear of you not paying her, the fine will be raised an additional third of what it is now"

"Yes sir" Buchard said with a bow

"This court is over. Kaitlyn and Dylan Burns will go down to the dungeons for a week until the next cart going to where they will be working leaves the capital"

Everyone filed out of the courtroom, when Kel felt someone touch her shoulder. She turned and saw Jon standing behind her

"Yes, your majesty?"

"I would like to see you privately in my office, Lady Keledry" Jon said

Raoul came up beside Kel. Jon turned to his friend "Raoul, I want you to come too"

Kel turned to Dom. Take Kaiya" Kel said "Neal, can you help Dom get the triplets back to our rooms?"

"Sure" Neal said "My dad can take care of the infirmary while you talk with the king, I'll stay in your rooms and help Dom until you get back"

"Thanks" Kel said

Author's Note One

I want to thank everyone for the suggestions, it was a hard pick, and, as you could tell, I couldn't pick just one name...that is the only reason Kaitlyn had triplets. I was given eleven great suggestions, and I couldn't believe how good they were. Thanks again!

Author's Note Two

Congratulations to lady knight keladry, Pie of Doomeh, and LadyKnightSusan for your choosen suggestions. lady knight keledry suggested Kirsten, Pie of Doomeh suggested Carly, and LadyKnightSusan suggested Kaiya.

Author's Note Three

The Epilouge (the next chapter I will post) will be THE FINAL CHAPTER of this story. I am, however, considering a sequel to set place 16 years later, when Dylan is released from his hard labor. If you would like to see that, please let me know. If not, I won't write it (even though I have already thought abour a few really good ideas for it...hehehe, that's all your getting out of me!) So, yeah, let me know if I should write the sequel.