Chapter 14

Milori paced back and forth in the Ice Palace. "None! None of the winter fairies did it! That means it must be a warm fairy! Oh Clarion won't be happy about this! Should I let her question the warm fairies? Or should I? She'd get mad if I don't let her. I could just stand back. If she needs help I will be right there."

"Milori? Honey?" Clarion's sweet voice filled the room. Some of his stress melted away instantly.

"Clarion?" He walked over to her. "Mary made you a new coat!" He took her hands in his. Clarion wore a brand new royal blue coat that had fuchsia buttons. "You look amazing in it." He kissed her cheek. "Is the baby warm enough?"

"Yes, I asked Mary to add extra cotton. I made sure she would be warm enough." She walked over to a chair and sat down.

"How have you felt today?"

"Honestly, I haven't felt good. Not like morning sickness, or headaches. The baby is just in a funny position. And she's been kicking all day." He put his arms around her shoulders.

"It'll be alright dear. The baby will move soon and you'll feel just fine again." She nodded and moved so she was in her husband's lap.

"Did you figure out who's been releasing tornados?" Milori tensed up. "Dear? I thought you were going to finish today?" She looked at her husband with concern in her blue eyes.

"Clarion, please stay calm." He placed his hand on the baby and felt it move. She nodded. "None of the winter fairies were guilty. Whoever did it is a warm fairy."

"What? Are you sure?" Milori nodded.

"I'm afraid so darling." He hugged her tightly.

"We will start the interrogations tomorrow morning. We will start with the fast flyers." She felt the baby kick again. Milori felt it to.

"Hey now! Don't beat up your mommy too much!" He talked playfully to the baby. Clarion laughed and kissed the top of his head.

"Milori, I love you so much."

"I love you too, Ree." She pulled his head in for a kiss. They walked up to the bedroom and got ready for bed. Milori gathered up three blankets and wrapped Clarion up in them. She didn't protest; she knew the baby would need the warmth. Milori lay down next to her and kissed her goodnight.

The next morning they traveled to the Pixie Dust meeting room. They began to call the fast flyers in one by one. They were half way done when Vidia was called in.

"Clarion you know good and well I didn't do it."

"I know you didn't Vid." Clarion sat in the thrown with Milori at her side.

"Then why am I here?" Vidia crossed her arms.

"I wanted to talk to my friend! Is that a problem?" Just then Clarion felt the baby move. She sighed of relief, but then became uncomfortable. The baby was pressing on her bladder. "I will be right back." Clarion got up and rushed to the bathroom. "I swear I've never had to pee this bad before in my life!" She flew back into the room and Milori rushed to her. She reassured him and sat back down. Vidia stayed and talked for a few more minutes before leaving. They had been through all the fast flyers but one. "Lucas."

"Clarion do you need a break?"

"No dear. I have a good feeling we are about to find our culprit." She took her husband's hand and squeezed it.

"You think it was Lucas?" Clarion nodded her head firmly. "Well then, let's bring him in." And with that a guard fairy brought Lucas in.

"Clarion what is this about?" He asked sitting on the ground.

"Please stand up, and that is Queen Clarion." She stated firmly.

"Sorry Your Highness." He said standing.

"Lucas did you release those tornados?"

"Yes, I did." Clarion felt Milori squeeze her hand tightly.

"Why would you do such a thing?" Her voice was rising by the second. Her husband placed a hand on her shoulder, calming her down.

"We were in love! Then he came along! And if I can't have you, then no one can! I knew that someone would get hurt trying to save Pixie Hollow from the tornados. Now granted Milori didn't die and neither did you, but your baby died. And I know that killed both of you mentally." His voice had proudness dripping from every word.

"Well then, I, Queen Clarion, here by banish you from Pixie Hollow. Viola! Please take Lucas to the border between Pixie Hollow and Mermaid Lagoon." Viola nodded and took Lucas. As he was being dragged out, Clarion stopped them.

"Ree..." Milori warned.

"Just to let you know, you didn't kill our child. I'm still pregnant. She will be born in six seasons." She waved her hand and a fuming Lucas was taken away. Milori turned to her.

"Great job dear." He hugged her tightly. "Why don't we call a meeting and tell everyone the Winter Woods is safe again."

"Can we clear up that rumor?" Milori laughed.

"If you want to." Clarion squealed in happiness.

"I can't wait for everyone to know we are still pregnant!" They walked out and called the meeting. A few minutes later they began.

"Attention fairies and sparrow men of Pixie Hollow! We all wanted to let you know that we found out who released the tornados and banished him. The Winter Woods is safe once again." Every erupted in cheer when Milori spoke.

"Who did it?" Tinkerbell called out.

"It was Lucas the fast flyer." Clarion stated firmly. The crowd began to whisper amongst themselves. "Now fairies! We have one more thing!" Clarion's smile grew. "We have heard about the rumor going around stating that I am three seasons pregnant." You could feel the mood of every fairy go from happy to sad in a spilt second. Milori walked up besides his wife smiling. Fairies sitting up front became confused thanks to the smiling couple. "We just wanted to confirm that it is true." The crowd was silent for a moment; the news was sinking in. Tink and her friends were the first to clap since they already knew. The rest of the fairies followed and a tear ran down Clarion's face. Milori pulled her close and kissed his wife. "So perfect..." They both thought.