I hope you guys enjoy this new chapter, and as requested by RabidKat09 I added a little in Azriels perspective, I don't think I got him quite right but I will continue to try. =) Let me know if you guys have any more suggestion I would love to hear from you.

All characters belong to the amazing Sarah J Maas.

Rhys POV

A yawn passes through my lips as I walk down the stairs, I have no idea what this could possibly be about and leaving a warm bed and having to peal myself away from Feyre was harder than it should have been. I heard Elain in the living and saw her pacing restlessly wearing a path into the carpet, when she heard me coming, she turned to face me, and I saw a storm swimming in her eyes. I started wondering if I should have brought Feyre with me, then at least I wouldn't have to leave her side.

I broke the silence first, "why don't you sit down and tell me what happened." My words came out sharper than I wanted them to, then again it seemed like every noise was too sharp in these quiet hours of the morning. Elain sat down on the couch and I sat across from her in one of the armchairs.

Once she sat down, she started talking, she told me about her vision, and once she started talking it just flowed out of her and I didn't think I could stop her if I tried. I tried to absorb what she was saying, and I had to try hard to keep a grimace from my face. I briefly hoped it was just a dream but by the way she spoke about it that seemed less and less likely.

When she finished a silence washed over us, but it was no longer awkward but pensive, I hoped now that we knew that it could be avoided. I knew what that mountain and three starts meant, just thinking about it I had to resist touching my knees where it was tattooed. I would bow to no one and nothing unless, unless my family was in danger.

There was nothing I could do about it right now I would wait till morning and tell Azriel see what he made of it. I told this to Elain and then we went our separate ways, before she could go though, I said, "Thank you, for telling me. I… I know we haven't gotten to know each other very well but I appreciate the help. Not just this, I know having you here has been really good for Feyre." She just gave me a small smile and went of towards her room.

When I went back to my room, I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep, that was fine though I just wanted to hold Feyre. It seemed like we were about to go into chaos again and I didn't want to waste this opportunity to be with her. I climbed under the warm cover, while I was gone, she had shifted more onto my side and I had to squish in. She started to stir, and I just whispered into her ear, "Go back to sleep Feyre Darling."

She moved a little to let me in and nestled back into my arms my hands going across her chest and her swollen belly, her back was flush against my chest. I started to move my hand in slow soothing circles on her stomach and she settled into my touch. She kissed up the length in her arms when I put my nose up to her bare shoulder I started to feel a spark but I knew she should sleep it had been a long day so I started murmuring again in her ear.

It wasn't long before her breathing evened out again not having gone to far from sleep and I just enjoyed the feel of her in my arms. I had thought that I wouldn't be able to sleep but it wasn't long before I felt my eyelids start to droop.

I woke when the sunlight started streaming into our room and my face was caught in a sun beam, I tried to move out of the light but it seemed to follow as well as a small laugh when I tried to move again. "Rhys its time to get up." A lilting voice said into my ear.

I laughed a little when I looked up and saw Feyre glowing and channelling the light into her hands. She had a beautiful smile on her face and the magical sound of her laughter was filling the room, I took a mental picture and hoped that I could hold it forever in my mind. "You should get up Rhys, it's late you slept in."

"Hmm, I think I would much rather stay here, I'm really enjoying the view." I couldn't contain the stupid grin on my face as I watched her creep closer. So slow, too slow. When she got close enough, I hooked my hand into her pocket and pulled her closer. She laughed harder her glow flaring a little. "I love you" I said dragging her mouth to mine.

"I love you too", but instead of joining me back in bed like I wanted her too she flung the covers right off me exposing me to the cool air, "but its time to get up sleepy head, I won't be fooled by your trickery." I laughed and sat up. I dressed slowly not wanting to go out yet and leave my happy place.

When I finally did get out, I went to go and meet Az on the roof to discuss what I learned last night. Something told me as soon as I started this conversation things would be set in motion that I couldn't stop. I leaned against the railing and it wasn't long before I heard the beat of Azriel's wings.

"Hmm, that's not the look I wanted to see when you called me for this conversation," he said. I laughed a little.

"Well I had a conversation last night that I didn't really want to hear, I guess you can't always get what you want." He just huffed a laugh.

"So, you going to share or are we going to have to wait to hear your insane plans."

I told him what Elain had said last night pausing every once in a while, when he had a question, I was tempted at times to go and get Elain for some of them, but I managed. We talked for a long time trying to understand each component of the vision trying to understand what they each meant.

One of the first things that had stood out to Az was the description of the area the changing leaves and the fire. It wasn't long before I caught on to his train of thought, the Autumn court. "We should find Lucian see if he's heard anything, and I can ask around I still have people there." Az said.

It was a good place to start finally, it seemed like we might never find a lead, after Az left, I went back downstairs I would tell the others what Elain told me and see if any of them thought of anything. It felt a little like a clock had just started in my head, those stars blinking out and the mountain crumbling at the end of that clock.

It was time to come out of my happy place, I knew it was coming doesn't make it any easier though. I sighed a little dramatically and went to go and find the others.

Azriel POV

I kept turning over what Rhys said in my mind, I wondered about the figures that were by the fire, one burning and the other guiding, feeding lies into the fire bringers ear. It made me think of Kier always manipulating to get what he wants. The cold winds blowing into my wings and stinging my face only fueling my icy rage. I assumed the other must be Beron but then I remember how cozy Kier and Eris became over the war.

It would be nice however if it was Beron just to give me an excuse to gut him, I suppose I already have one, but that was Mor's to cash in whenever she was ready, and I supposed it would be just as nice to gut Eris. I thought of Mor's long blond hair and her soft curves and felt myself relax a little, I wondered for the millionth time if I would ever go for it. One look at my burned hands reminded me of my place it always did. She deserved someone better someone unscarred someone who hasn't done and seen the things that I've done.

One day I had hoped that just maybe I could be with her, one day where it wouldn't matter that I'm a bastard. Lately though that seemed to be slipping out of grasp replaced with someone completely different, I could see her eyes now a rich dark brown gaze, warm and welcoming were Mor's was more cunning. I also saw her unscarred perfect hands tending to the small garden outside the town house.

Thinking about her made me smile a little, even made me forget about the scars that ran so deep in me. She was no less a person than Mor was, and I felt no more deserving of her than I do of Mor, but when I am around her all those things seem to disappear. I know she has a lot to figure out especially with Lucian, but I could still feel that future taking root and not being able to stop those thoughts once they had taken over in my mind, they just kept circling.

Thinking about her made me smile and dulled the sharpness of my icy rage, I still had a long way to go to the spring court and tracking down Lucian. So, I pushed her out of my head and tried to remember all my contacts in the Autumn court tried to comb through Elain's vision to find any other details no matter how insignificant they may seem.

When I got back, I would get Elain to tell it to me again to see if there was anything Rhys may have missed or forgotten to tell me this morning. I knew the others were likely going over it right now I could picture them all probably at the town house packed into the living room. Feyre and Rhys sitting on the love seat, Cassian and Nesta sitting on opposite ends of the room sending heated glances to each other when they thought no one could see, Mor sprawled out on a chair taking up way more seats than any one person needed, Amren growling or rolling her eyes and then Elain. She would be sitting properly in her own chair a little too nervous to really join into the conversation.

It wasn't long before I landed on the edge of the winter court, I sent a letter ahead to let my spies know I was coming, and I hoped that I wouldn't be here long enough to draw Kallias' attention. Torem and Plora were already there when I landed, we moved into a small little cave where we could talk away from spying ears. I had known them for a long time, and they were some of my most trusted spies in the Autumn court working as servants in his house.

It had taken years for them to be trusted enough to work directly with the Vanserras, because of that I knew I couldn't keep them for too long. I briefed them quickly about my suspicion of the spring court and asked if they had seen anyone from the court of nightmares especially Kier. I also asked if they could keep watch on Beron and Eris to see if either of them was meeting with Kier.

"Everyone has been on edge lately especially Eris, he keeps running of to the mortal lands and its setting Beron on edge. The whispers about a coup are becoming much more common, now Beron doesn't seem to go anywhere without members of his guard. The other brothers also seem divided some sticking with Beron and some going along with Eris. It would seem as though the Autumn court is on a clock and it won't be long till it blows." Plora said.

Torem agreed with Plora, no one had been allowed to go along with Eris to the mortal lands, but it was enough evidence for me. Based on what Feyre had said about being somewhere in the mortal lands when she escaped. We had tried to retrace her steps, but she couldn't seem to remember her way there which told us it was warded probably very heavily.

Knowing Eris was coming and going though would allow me to track him and he could lead me there. I needed help though to follow him through to track his winnow and I need to make sure the court of dreams knows what's going on encase anything happens to me. I gave Torem and Plora a quick goodbye and started the journey back to Velaris.

Cassian POV

Over the last while I have been trying to gather the Illyrian forces, but the stubborn bastards weren't making it easy for me. Since the last war left so many dead and I didn't really have information on what I was preparing them for it was becoming very difficult. Rhys called me earlier saying he needed to discus something important with me, so after my daily screaming match with Devlin about training girls I left the war camp.

The long flight was nice it was cool, and it helped clear my mind, after so long waiting for my wings to heal I never took my ability to fly for granted again. I flew to the house of wind first wanting to clean myself up before going to the town house. I was also pretty sure that Nesta would be there and I would never admit this to anyone, but I wanted to make sure that I looked sharp. That's why I grabbed some of my nicer clothes, brushed through my hair and put it up into a bun and I shaved.

I flew of the balcony with a little smile at the thought of seeing Nesta, when we had been off together in the woods it felt like there had been a spark between us. I just needed a little more time and I knew that Nesta would see me maybe… maybe finally let me help shoulder her burden. I was done with the chase this constant off and on and I was ready to talk to her about, at the first chance I get.

I flew to the town house and rang the doorbell, I had to ring twice before Mor answered with an eye roll, "You're late." Was all the hello I got.

"Hello, to you too Mor. It's lovely to see you. How are you doing?" I said sarcastically.

"Bastard," she said with a smile and a big hug. "Everyone is waiting in the living room, Rhys started already we were sick of waiting for you to finish ogling yourself in the mirror."

I laughed and we walked into the living room, I immediately spotted Nesta scowling in an armchair, "Finally decided to show up huh." She said but to my delight she turned scarlet when I smirked back at her.

To make it worse I said, "Did you miss me." Now the red color she turned I wasn't sure if it was blushing anymore or if it was anger. I sat across the room from her and kept on giving her little suggestive looks which seemed to fuel her anger. I was now debating whether today would be a good day to have our conversation or if I should wait for a day that I didn't infuriate her. The thought made me laugh though because that day would probably never come to be.

Rhys coughed loudly to get my attention and when I looked over at Feyre the smirk on her face told me she knew exactly what I was doing to Nesta. Elains usually calm self looked like she was on the edge of laughter.

I just slouched back into my chair and said, "alright Rhys get on with it then." He just rolled his eyes and started talking. I listened closely suddenly the room taking a serious turn for the moment whatever was going on with Nesta and I set to the back burner. I tried to sort through every detail, and I did not particularly enjoy the direction it was going. I was really hoping that this wouldn't turn into another big fight I didn't know if I was ready for another emotional and physical beating.

Rhys told us that Azriel was going to the Autumn court which would be a good start I wasn't sure what Lucian could do but he was worth asking. We had asked him to try and find where they had been keeping Feyre. His connections with the mortals helping his search but so far, he hadn't turned up anything. Even if he didn't know anything about the involvement of the Autumn court, he might know something about Elain's vision that we don't know. Who knows what he's come across?

The other parts and details didn't seem as clear they seemed more like a warning of destruction and ruin that I hoped would never come to be. After a while our conversation seemed redundant and didn't seem to be going anywhere, we just hoped that Az would find some lead that we could use to finally get a sense of what was going on. Amren left first when the conversation seemed to be getting redundant, I also think Varian was in Velaris and I new Amren would be eager to meet with him.

Rhys and Feyre went off to their office to deal with some of their massive pile of paper work that never seemed to end Elain said she was tired and went to take a nap and Nesta was about to leave but I stopped her with a gentle hand on her wrist.

She looked back and me and for once her eyes seemed open maybe I had used up all her anger earlier. "Cassian" she whispered.

"I… I like you Nesta." I said deciding to just let it spill to let it out. I stood there for a moment looking into her eyes and the storm brewing in them, waiting for her answer. Except she didn't answer at least not with words, she went on her tip toes and kissed me hard, desperate.

"I… I like you too Cassian" she whispered. I smiled broadly and crushed her in my arms and just held her. The feeling of her holding me back was the greatest thing I had ever felt, and it made me hate the fact that we were about to get thrust into a world of chaos again when things finally started to feel right between us. "I should go check on Elain," she said, and she snuck out of my arms giving me a brilliant smile before she walked away.

When she smiled like that the rest of the world fell away, especially to know she was smiling like that for me, instead of the usual scowling. I stayed there enjoying every step she took walking away looking her up and down noting the way she swayed her hips a little more than usual. Before she went into Elains room she looked over her shoulder at me and smiled at my obvious ogling of her behind.