This is going to be set after "Really Small Problems". Overall, not much really changed in that except that King didn't shrink them, Tibbles managed to spill it on the four of them when they weren't paying attention. But other than that, everything was the same.

Camilia and Alexander were in bed, cuddling, when Alexander got up.

"Alexander? What's wrong?" Camilia asked.

"Nothing, darling. As much as I would love to spend the day in bed with you, I have work to do."

As he was getting dressed in his normal outfit, Camilia up from behind him and helped put his cape on. He was about to grab his mask when Camilia grabbed his hand. They moved their lips closer and kissed.

"I love you." Camilia said.

"I love you, too." Belos said, "Why don't I help you get dressed as well?"

"I like that idea."

Camilia slipped on her dress and Belos helped tie up the back. She placed her crown on while Belos put on his mask. They walked to Luz's room to wake her up. They opened the door and saw Luz with her legs being the only part of her body on the bed. The rest of her body was hanging off the bed and her head was pressed against the floor.

"Her bed is huge; how does she always manage to fall off?" Camilia said.

Belos walked over to her and gently ruffled her hair.

"Sweetheart, it's time to get up." He said.

"No... m'tired." Luz mumbled in her sleep.

"Mija, you're drooling all over the carpet." Camilia said, "Don't you have to go see Amity today?"

Luz's eyes shot opened and she immediately rushed them out of the room. The door opened a few seconds later and a black dragon was thrown out. Violet flapped her wings and landed on Camilia's shoulder. A few minutes later Luz ran out of her room and down the hall.

"I'll see you later!" Luz yelled.

"They grow up so fast, don't they?" Camilia said.

"Yes, seems like yesterday she did her first spell." Belos said, wiping away a fake tear, "Have you ever thought about having another?"

"I think Luz has more energy than three children put together. I don't think I could handle another. Remember when she got the human flu and witches' flu at the same time?"

"How could I forget. That was a punishment that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemies." Belos said.

"Emperor, Empress."

They turned and saw Lilith approaching.

"Ah, Lilith. Is she here?" Belos asked.

"Yes, my sister is waiting for you in the throne room."

"Thank you, Lilith. I have another task for you."

"Yes, my Lord?" Lilith asked.

"I need you to follow my daughter around today. After yesterday's 'adventure' she had at the carnival, I need to make sure she's safe."

"Yes, Emperor Belos. I'll make sure the Princess is protected."

Lilith left and the Emperor and Empress went to the throne room.

"Edalyn Clawthorne. Nice to see you again." Belos said.

"Yeah, yeah. Why do you want me now?" Eda said.

"We've been told how protective you've been towards our daughter." Belos said.

"We need to know... if something happens to us... can we trust you to be there for Luz?" Camilia asked.

Eda looked stunned. How do you respond to something like that? Obviously, Eda deeply cares about the girl, but to be the first option as guardian for her? Eda cleared her throat.

"Wh-what brought this on?" Eda asked.

"Over the past few days, a few revelations have come to light." Belos said, "Something is coming and I don't know if I can stop it. In case something bad happens, we need to know if you can keep Luz safe."

"Yes." Eda said, "You can trust me."

Normal chapters will continue later this week, I just wanted to get some foreshadowing out of the way as well as the next chapter, which I won't tell you about. You'll learn about it soon. Follow, Favorite, and Review for more.