(Hey guess who's back. I know, it's been a long time right. SOOORRY. I had writer's block and I really don't know if it's good or not but puuupplesss (please) R & R. much luv Lilshorty)

Chapter eight:

"So this is it? Anakaius. Well if you ask me it's kind of behind on eras now isn't it? " Harper said bluntly as they exited the ship and onto steady land. "It's like a land from those fairy tales you know the ones about far off places," Trance said. "Yeah I feel like an elf is gonna walk right pass me. Oh look there goes one now! Oh wait no it's just Blain." "Ha, ha very funny Cal." Cal just shrugged laughing. "Sorry." They all stood in front of a huge castle. Kara couldn't believe her eyes this was her childhood home. The home that she thought was gone. Memories came drifting back. She ran her fingers over the stone rails as they ascended the stairs.

"May I help you?" an elderly man who was dressed in the monk attire walked out of the castle doors to greet them. "Hello my name is Captain Dylan Hunt of Andromeda and this is Captain Calvin Drake of Cassiopeia's Knight," Dylan answered. "Some one here has their son and we want him back. Can you help us?" Cal motioned to Kara and Harper. The man's eyes fell upon Kara and soften. "Bless my stars," he whispered. "Kara," he muttered. "The Child," His eyes became watery. "It's been to long," he pulled Kara into a hug. "So you'll help?" Harper pled. The man's eyes were sincere and Harper knew that they guy was hiding something. "Come, come settle, we'll discuss the matter inside it's not safe out here," The man lead them in. "Hey Blain?" Cal whispered. "Uh huh?" "Where's Greta?" "Maybe she's in the ship," Cal just nodded as they both entered the castle.

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"It's been long Brother," Greta stood in the throne room. Her brother looked stunned like he saw a ghost. "Surprise to see me?" "Of course." "Where's the boy Alaba?" "What boy?" "Don't act stupid you know exactly what I'm talking about," There was anger in her voice as the flame grew in her eye. She wanted to take Orion back and get him out of there away from Anakaius. "Oh the boy?" "Yeah the boy, where is he?" "In one of the guest rooms Nanoka. I assure you he's all right," there was something in his voice that made that line sound a little suspicious.

"Kara is giving you her land. Now give me the boy and I'll take him off you hand," She tried to sound helpful. "Why? Why give him up," "What do you mean?" "Well sister," he turned his back to her. "There is no heir to the throne and with the proper training and education I think he would make a fine future king," "You can't do that. His blood is that of Nabua not ours." Greta backed away. Now she really wanted Orion out of there. If he were to become the heir Alaba would surly brain wash him making him an ultimate killer. "What does it matter what blood he has? His Grandfather was a killer. I think I can bring that out." "Of course the dream you had for your people," "Our people Nanoka, or have you forgot your place in this?" She thought about it. "I'm sorry I guess I have. It's a perfect plan," She lied through her teeth. "I'll help, but first I must know where is the boy?"

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Orion sat in the chambers staring into the dark sky. He didn't want to move hoping his mommy or daddy will find him. A tear began to roll down his cheek. "O," Orion quickly turned at the mention of his nickname. There in the door way stood Greta. She was wearing a dark blue velvet gown and her hair was down nothing like what she wore back on the ship. "O, sweetie it's me," she whispered. A bright smile spread across Orion's face. He jumped off the window seat and ran into his Aunt's arms. "Where's mommy?" He asked pulling away. He examined Greta's sad face. "No, mommy's not dead is she?" he asked with so much innocence. "No, no O of course not." "Daddy?" "Niether sweetie," She said as they moved to the bed. "Then why are you so sad?" He climbed onto her lap. "I'm not sad, I'm just happy I found you." "I'm happy you found me to now lets get out of here," Orion jumped off Greta's lap and began for the door.

"No Orion," Greta jumped up and got in front of the door. "Huh," "Listen Orion, Listen," She got on her knees to talk to him. "There are men at the door you received orders to kill you if you leave the room," Orion looked at the door. "What about the window?" he tried to pull from her grip heading to the window. "Orion, no listen." He stopped the struggling. Just like your mother, Great thought. "Now listen I am going to try everything to get you out of here all right. Don't listen to anything these men tell you about your Mommy or your Daddy. They're fine," "Then why aren't they here?" Orion whispered as slowly began to cry. "Sweetie they're on their way. Calm down" Orion threw his arms around her neck. Greta picked him up and carried him to the bed. She laid him down. His eyes were still stained from the tears. "I promise you will see them again. Get some sleep O you're gonna need it," Greta leaned down to kiss the child's forehead. She got up and began to walk off. "Aunt Greta?" "Yes sweetie," "Can you stay here until I fall asleep please?" "Sure," Greta smiled as she sat on a chair next to the bed.

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Joseph led the group to the library. They all settled in and her told them what was going on in the two lands. "After your father died. Alaba wanted to take over of course hoping you return the people fought and so far we managed to survive without a ruler." He paused "Thank heavens you're back," Kara's head shot up with the sudden change in Joseph 's voice. "You're the daughter of the King?" Dylan asked. "But of course look at the mark on the back of her neck!" Kara hesitantly lifted her hair up and showed Dylan the mark, the seal of the king.

"You? Royal?" Cal was in disbelief. "Look I came for my baby," she whispered. "But this is your home" "It may be but it's not my real home." "Kara," Joseph laughed under his breath. "Your father was the king. He's gone now leaving you as soul ruler. You know that. This, this is all your responsibility." "And what if I don't want any of it!" Kara yelled shocking the others in the room as well as Joseph. "You can't run from your destiny, your father said that remember?" Kara thought over it for a while and they could tell that it hurt to remember. She soon took a deep breath and pushed herself off the table she was sitting. "I'm here for my son after that I'm leaving and I want nothing to do with destiny," she whispered angrily. A flame flickered in her eye as she turned to leave. This was going to be the hardest thing she would have to do.