CHAPTER 5
Warning
Virginia found herself in a the banquet hall. The hall was decorated with many
beautiful flowers and drapes. The hall was filled with people that Virginia knew from
both worlds. Her co. workers from the grill, her grandmother and even the Murray
family. From the 9 kingdoms were the trolls, Acorn, Clay Face, and all the people she
had befriended along the way, even the village idiot from Little Lamb Village.
Virginia saw Wendell was at the top of the room on his throne, wearing a
massive jewel encrusted crown on his head. To Wendell's side was her father Tony,
who had a white lab coat on and was holding a toaster in his hand. It was then she
realised that everyone was looking at her, emotionless. There was no sound except for
the clap of Virginia's shoes as she walked up to Wendell. Behind her she heard a
growl and turned to see Wolf chained to the wall. He looked so sad and Virginia
wanted to go help him but was unable to stop walking towards the Throne. When she
reached it, Wendell vacated it and ushered her into it. Wendell removed his crown and
placed it on her head. The crowd stood up and clapped, except Virginia heard only
one clap and that was from an old man in a robe. He had white hair and a large stick
with a dragons head carved on it. Its eyes were two red rubies that when she looked
into them burned in intensity. Then she heard Wolf growl again and again tried to
help him but the throne was like a magnet. She turned to look at the man again but he
was gone.
That was when she heard the sound of a child crying. It was not in this room
and she wanted to know what it was. She found herself compelled to find the source
of the crying. To her surprise she was able to get up, as she did so the crown fell from
her head and smashed on the hard floor. She ran to help Wolf first but he was no
longer in the room. Then she tried to find her father, finding him in his old lounge
chair from their apartment in Manhattan. She pulled at him but he stared blankly at
her. She pulled at his arm but he still did not move. She could not wait, she had to find
Wolf and where the crying was coming from. Virginia finally found Wendell but he
had reverted to a dog and followed her. It was better than nothing as she did not want
to journey alone. She tried to follow the sound of the crying but was unable to pin
point it. She cried out for Wolf but he still did not answer.
Virginia had not realised that she was heading to the royal crypt but that was
where the crying was coming from. She pushed the door open and found her mother
holding the baby.
"Mother" Virginia said
"Hello my daughter" The queen said, "you have such a beautiful child."
Virginia had not realised that this was her baby and she tried to see it but it was
wrapped in clothing which hid its face.
"The child is in danger and you can do nothing to stop it being lost." The
queen said.
"What?" Virginia said, "By who?"
"You have already seen them and you will need the help of others to find your
child. My mirrors are now yours. Use them or all will be lost." The queen said.
Before Virginia could ask her more questions, she woke up gasping for air and
surprising Wolf.
"Wolf" Virginia screamed.
"I'm here." Wolf said as he grabbed hold of her.
"Oh Wolf, I just had the strangest dream. My mother was there and I couldn't
find you. And.!" Virginia said quickly "She said our child was in danger and that he
would be lost. She said there was nothing we could do."
"Well she won't get near our child, I'll protect it from her." Wolf said with a
voice of fury that Virginia had never seen before.
"No. Its not my mother who is stealing our child it's some one else." Virginia
said still in shock. "She was warning me about it."
It was all to much for Virginia and she fainted in Wolf's arms. Wolf laid her
out onto the boat and placed a blanket over her. He jumped up and grabbed the pole,
pushing it hard into the lake bed. The boat quickly moved out from under the Willow
tree and speed back to the dock. Wolf was scared not just for Virginia but also for
their unborn child. If what Virginia said was true then they were in for some troubled
times. Wolf prayed that it was all just some horrible nightmare, unfortunately this
nightmare was about to become reality.
In their new home, she lay in their bed. He had become accustomed to
watching over her, except without the worry or the fear. The perfect moment broke to
become a tidal wave of pain.
His arms were in severe pain, his mind not recognising, refusing its hurtful
message. Stunned servants at the palace had carried her to their room. Had they not
helped, Wolf would have carried her no further, the pain was already too great. A
doctor had been sent for, her magic yet to heal. She told him not to worry, that she
was going to be fine. What else was their to do but wait and worry, and blame.
An invisible enemy had struck his fair Virginia down. A predator he could not
hunt, could not protect her from. In his mind he felt he had betrayed, neglected his
duties. As lover, as father, he could not forgive.
Tony came rushing into the room, sweating and breathing heavily. His hands
gripped the door frame as he scoured the room. Wolf moved to meet him.
"Tony, I'm so glad your here, its Virginia, she fainted." Wolf said anticipating
his questions, knowing that they were not enough, for Tony or himself.
"What, she fainted. Oh thank god." Tony said with such relief. "I came here as
soon as I could, I thought there was something wrong with the baby."
"It's all right, the baby and Virginia are fine. The doctor said she should wake
up soon." Wolf said looking at Virginia as she slept.
"What happened, why did she faint?" Tony asked Wolf.
"She was asleep on the boat and had a strange dream. When she woke up she
started to ramble about the queen. Wolf answered.
"The queen, Christine did this?" Tony said growing increasingly worried.
"No I don't think so. Virginia said she was warning her. She said our child
was in danger." Wolf said making Tony more concerned.
Tony moved over to Virginia, pressing his hand against her face. Her cheeks
were warm and soft against his skin. His concern was not only born from his fatherly
love but from his previous experience. Christine had almost killed Virginia when she
was a child, she narrowly escaped. Was the queen responsible for this, had she
attempted to exact her bloody revenge.
Tony held his tears well, a technique he had learned over time. He could not
face a world without Virginia, she was all he had. Now she was pregnant and had the
chance at a good life. He did not want that possibility ruined.
"Tell me what happened. I want every detail. I will not allow her harm." Tony
whispered into Wolf's ear. It was assertive and contained a hint of anger. Wolf
nodded in agreement. Checking Virginia was all right, he followed Tony out into the
hall. Wolf replayed the entire event back to Tony. Afterwards he left feeling satisfied
that Virginia would recover. Tony went commanding Wolf to look after her, he would
have done so anyway.
Wolf returned to the bedroom which cradled his lover. It was warm from the
glorious fire built in the room. It was now nearing midnight and his worry increased
with each stroke of the hand. His eyes burned her stricken image into the fabric of his
soul.
Wendell had visited earlier, expressing his grief and concern. It was heartfelt
and truthful. Wolf's ears still rang with his sentiment. He left flowers and his love.
It passed midnight and sped towards one, midway she woke. Wolf was at her
side, waiting to hear her tender reassuring voice. She was groggy and complained of
head pains. He helped her to sit upwards, his gentle touch a welcome to her restless
sleep. Her voice was worn and dry, he fetched he refreshing water.
"How do you feel, my love." Wolf whispered gently, afraid his voice would
hurt her with its loudness.
"I feel terrible. I have such a huge headache." Virginia responded. Her voice
etched her discomfort on him.
"Here drink some of this," he said pouring a purple liquid, "It is medicine
from the royal doctor."
Virginia drank the mysterious liquid with misguided apprehension. Its sweet
taste made her feel better almost immediately.
"How long have I been asleep?" Virginia asked.
"About ten hours." Wolf said.
"That long," Virginia exclaimed, "I still feel so tired."
"That is probably the medicine." Wolf assured.
Virginia and Wolf sat uneasy for a while as they wondered what to do next.
Virginia was still feeling rather ill, and Wolf was afraid to upset her anymore. Wolf
poured himself a glass of water. Virginia was the first to break the silence.
"Wolf, that dream felt so real," Virginia said, " If it is true, we have to
prepare."
"How can we protect ourselves from an enemy we don't know of." Wolf
answered.
"I can help with that." Wendell's voiced boomed across the room. Virginia
and Wolf had not noticed his entrance, Wolf felt annoyed he had beaten his guard.
"Wendell, I'm so glad to see you." Virginia said.
"As I am you," Wendell returned, "I hope you are feeling better!"
"Much better, thanks to the doctor medicine." Virginia said.
Wendell crossed the room and stood beside Wolf. He was wearing a beautiful blue
coloured suit that expressed his stately position. He wore medals upon its surface that
made him all the more impressive. While Wolf looked calm, Wendell was. His face
displayed only happiness.
"Do not worry about the supposed threat, I have already selected a guardian
for you." Wendell said. His words brought in a large man. He was well built and
towered above even Wendell. He wore a red suit which was covered by the picture of
a dragon. On his back he carried a metal shield that shone in the glow of the fire. A
belt around his waist bore on it a sheathed sword. Standing beside the doorway he
looked majestic and formidable.
Wolf was uneasy in his presence, Virginia saw him twitch and scratch his
forehead.
"I present to you my greatest knight, Wyndorf." Wendell said. The knight
bowed but did not speak.
"He is from a long line of great knights that have served my family well over
the centuries," Wendell said, "If anyone can defeat this enemy, it is him."
"Thank you for your help, but this seems a bit over the top." Virginia said.
All three men stared blankly at Virginia, her expression was new to them and
they did not understand its meaning.
"I mean it seems a bit unnecessary, it may have just been a nightmare."
Virginia explained. The blankness disappeared from their faces.
"In my experience a dream is a premonition for events that will occur,"
Wendell said, "It may prove lucky that you have been given such forewarning."
Warning
Virginia found herself in a the banquet hall. The hall was decorated with many
beautiful flowers and drapes. The hall was filled with people that Virginia knew from
both worlds. Her co. workers from the grill, her grandmother and even the Murray
family. From the 9 kingdoms were the trolls, Acorn, Clay Face, and all the people she
had befriended along the way, even the village idiot from Little Lamb Village.
Virginia saw Wendell was at the top of the room on his throne, wearing a
massive jewel encrusted crown on his head. To Wendell's side was her father Tony,
who had a white lab coat on and was holding a toaster in his hand. It was then she
realised that everyone was looking at her, emotionless. There was no sound except for
the clap of Virginia's shoes as she walked up to Wendell. Behind her she heard a
growl and turned to see Wolf chained to the wall. He looked so sad and Virginia
wanted to go help him but was unable to stop walking towards the Throne. When she
reached it, Wendell vacated it and ushered her into it. Wendell removed his crown and
placed it on her head. The crowd stood up and clapped, except Virginia heard only
one clap and that was from an old man in a robe. He had white hair and a large stick
with a dragons head carved on it. Its eyes were two red rubies that when she looked
into them burned in intensity. Then she heard Wolf growl again and again tried to
help him but the throne was like a magnet. She turned to look at the man again but he
was gone.
That was when she heard the sound of a child crying. It was not in this room
and she wanted to know what it was. She found herself compelled to find the source
of the crying. To her surprise she was able to get up, as she did so the crown fell from
her head and smashed on the hard floor. She ran to help Wolf first but he was no
longer in the room. Then she tried to find her father, finding him in his old lounge
chair from their apartment in Manhattan. She pulled at him but he stared blankly at
her. She pulled at his arm but he still did not move. She could not wait, she had to find
Wolf and where the crying was coming from. Virginia finally found Wendell but he
had reverted to a dog and followed her. It was better than nothing as she did not want
to journey alone. She tried to follow the sound of the crying but was unable to pin
point it. She cried out for Wolf but he still did not answer.
Virginia had not realised that she was heading to the royal crypt but that was
where the crying was coming from. She pushed the door open and found her mother
holding the baby.
"Mother" Virginia said
"Hello my daughter" The queen said, "you have such a beautiful child."
Virginia had not realised that this was her baby and she tried to see it but it was
wrapped in clothing which hid its face.
"The child is in danger and you can do nothing to stop it being lost." The
queen said.
"What?" Virginia said, "By who?"
"You have already seen them and you will need the help of others to find your
child. My mirrors are now yours. Use them or all will be lost." The queen said.
Before Virginia could ask her more questions, she woke up gasping for air and
surprising Wolf.
"Wolf" Virginia screamed.
"I'm here." Wolf said as he grabbed hold of her.
"Oh Wolf, I just had the strangest dream. My mother was there and I couldn't
find you. And.!" Virginia said quickly "She said our child was in danger and that he
would be lost. She said there was nothing we could do."
"Well she won't get near our child, I'll protect it from her." Wolf said with a
voice of fury that Virginia had never seen before.
"No. Its not my mother who is stealing our child it's some one else." Virginia
said still in shock. "She was warning me about it."
It was all to much for Virginia and she fainted in Wolf's arms. Wolf laid her
out onto the boat and placed a blanket over her. He jumped up and grabbed the pole,
pushing it hard into the lake bed. The boat quickly moved out from under the Willow
tree and speed back to the dock. Wolf was scared not just for Virginia but also for
their unborn child. If what Virginia said was true then they were in for some troubled
times. Wolf prayed that it was all just some horrible nightmare, unfortunately this
nightmare was about to become reality.
In their new home, she lay in their bed. He had become accustomed to
watching over her, except without the worry or the fear. The perfect moment broke to
become a tidal wave of pain.
His arms were in severe pain, his mind not recognising, refusing its hurtful
message. Stunned servants at the palace had carried her to their room. Had they not
helped, Wolf would have carried her no further, the pain was already too great. A
doctor had been sent for, her magic yet to heal. She told him not to worry, that she
was going to be fine. What else was their to do but wait and worry, and blame.
An invisible enemy had struck his fair Virginia down. A predator he could not
hunt, could not protect her from. In his mind he felt he had betrayed, neglected his
duties. As lover, as father, he could not forgive.
Tony came rushing into the room, sweating and breathing heavily. His hands
gripped the door frame as he scoured the room. Wolf moved to meet him.
"Tony, I'm so glad your here, its Virginia, she fainted." Wolf said anticipating
his questions, knowing that they were not enough, for Tony or himself.
"What, she fainted. Oh thank god." Tony said with such relief. "I came here as
soon as I could, I thought there was something wrong with the baby."
"It's all right, the baby and Virginia are fine. The doctor said she should wake
up soon." Wolf said looking at Virginia as she slept.
"What happened, why did she faint?" Tony asked Wolf.
"She was asleep on the boat and had a strange dream. When she woke up she
started to ramble about the queen. Wolf answered.
"The queen, Christine did this?" Tony said growing increasingly worried.
"No I don't think so. Virginia said she was warning her. She said our child
was in danger." Wolf said making Tony more concerned.
Tony moved over to Virginia, pressing his hand against her face. Her cheeks
were warm and soft against his skin. His concern was not only born from his fatherly
love but from his previous experience. Christine had almost killed Virginia when she
was a child, she narrowly escaped. Was the queen responsible for this, had she
attempted to exact her bloody revenge.
Tony held his tears well, a technique he had learned over time. He could not
face a world without Virginia, she was all he had. Now she was pregnant and had the
chance at a good life. He did not want that possibility ruined.
"Tell me what happened. I want every detail. I will not allow her harm." Tony
whispered into Wolf's ear. It was assertive and contained a hint of anger. Wolf
nodded in agreement. Checking Virginia was all right, he followed Tony out into the
hall. Wolf replayed the entire event back to Tony. Afterwards he left feeling satisfied
that Virginia would recover. Tony went commanding Wolf to look after her, he would
have done so anyway.
Wolf returned to the bedroom which cradled his lover. It was warm from the
glorious fire built in the room. It was now nearing midnight and his worry increased
with each stroke of the hand. His eyes burned her stricken image into the fabric of his
soul.
Wendell had visited earlier, expressing his grief and concern. It was heartfelt
and truthful. Wolf's ears still rang with his sentiment. He left flowers and his love.
It passed midnight and sped towards one, midway she woke. Wolf was at her
side, waiting to hear her tender reassuring voice. She was groggy and complained of
head pains. He helped her to sit upwards, his gentle touch a welcome to her restless
sleep. Her voice was worn and dry, he fetched he refreshing water.
"How do you feel, my love." Wolf whispered gently, afraid his voice would
hurt her with its loudness.
"I feel terrible. I have such a huge headache." Virginia responded. Her voice
etched her discomfort on him.
"Here drink some of this," he said pouring a purple liquid, "It is medicine
from the royal doctor."
Virginia drank the mysterious liquid with misguided apprehension. Its sweet
taste made her feel better almost immediately.
"How long have I been asleep?" Virginia asked.
"About ten hours." Wolf said.
"That long," Virginia exclaimed, "I still feel so tired."
"That is probably the medicine." Wolf assured.
Virginia and Wolf sat uneasy for a while as they wondered what to do next.
Virginia was still feeling rather ill, and Wolf was afraid to upset her anymore. Wolf
poured himself a glass of water. Virginia was the first to break the silence.
"Wolf, that dream felt so real," Virginia said, " If it is true, we have to
prepare."
"How can we protect ourselves from an enemy we don't know of." Wolf
answered.
"I can help with that." Wendell's voiced boomed across the room. Virginia
and Wolf had not noticed his entrance, Wolf felt annoyed he had beaten his guard.
"Wendell, I'm so glad to see you." Virginia said.
"As I am you," Wendell returned, "I hope you are feeling better!"
"Much better, thanks to the doctor medicine." Virginia said.
Wendell crossed the room and stood beside Wolf. He was wearing a beautiful blue
coloured suit that expressed his stately position. He wore medals upon its surface that
made him all the more impressive. While Wolf looked calm, Wendell was. His face
displayed only happiness.
"Do not worry about the supposed threat, I have already selected a guardian
for you." Wendell said. His words brought in a large man. He was well built and
towered above even Wendell. He wore a red suit which was covered by the picture of
a dragon. On his back he carried a metal shield that shone in the glow of the fire. A
belt around his waist bore on it a sheathed sword. Standing beside the doorway he
looked majestic and formidable.
Wolf was uneasy in his presence, Virginia saw him twitch and scratch his
forehead.
"I present to you my greatest knight, Wyndorf." Wendell said. The knight
bowed but did not speak.
"He is from a long line of great knights that have served my family well over
the centuries," Wendell said, "If anyone can defeat this enemy, it is him."
"Thank you for your help, but this seems a bit over the top." Virginia said.
All three men stared blankly at Virginia, her expression was new to them and
they did not understand its meaning.
"I mean it seems a bit unnecessary, it may have just been a nightmare."
Virginia explained. The blankness disappeared from their faces.
"In my experience a dream is a premonition for events that will occur,"
Wendell said, "It may prove lucky that you have been given such forewarning."