Chapter 5

"Piper" Krista said walking up to them.

Piper and Leo looked at her.

"Piper we are going back with the village, please tell Phoebe that I love her and she knows where to find us if she needs us." Krista said and then walked back to the elves and Pixies.

"Patric, Levi? You are not coming?" Piper said

"No, the village is where we belong and besides now we know it is safe to come here. Please tell the King that we are grateful for that" Levi said and they turned back to the forest.

"We should get moving Piper" Leo said as he got on the horse behind her.

They headed for the castle as Piper turned and watched the woods. The elves and Pixies were gone now and she knew they did not feel apart of this world. They had been separate for so long.

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Back at the castle, Cole and Phoebe were greeted with a huge celebration. They trotted across the bridge into the castle and the villagers covered the streets to welcome the King and Queen and the knights home. They paraded through the crowded streets on their horses. Cole waved to the crowd as they roared. He got off the horse and helped Phoebe down. They walked through the people and Phoebe was taken by Cole's kindness and generosity towards them. She watched him with the children and the elderly. She was so proud to be his Queen. The people were welcoming to her as well. They bowed to her and had much respect for their new Queen. A younger woman knelt down to her with her infant who was wearing only a small scarf for clothing and the woman only had a thin tattered gown on as well.

"Oh, no please stand, here take this and come to the castle tonight and the servants will give you and your baby warm clothes" Phoebe said as she gave the woman her shawl for her and the baby.

The woman nodded gratefully and disappeared into the crowd. Cole watched Phoebe and smiled. He admired her helpful nature and her softness. Phoebe looked across the way and Cole was staring at her with a desirable look on his face. His eyes were bright blue and looked deep into her soul. A look that Phoebe could not resist.

"I love you" He mouthed to her across the crowd.

"I love you too" She mouthed back to him.

He walked up to her and kissed her in the crowd. The crowd went wild and screamed and cheered. Cole took her hand and they walked inside the castle. They entered the castle and the servants closed the doors behind them. Cole could not stand it anymore and grabbed Phoebe around her waist pulling her to him. They could hear the people out side cheering for the King and Queen to show themselves again.

"Cole your people are calling you" Phoebe said in between passionate kisses.

"Mmm…..they also want their beautiful queen" He said kissing her neck.

"Cole?"

"Yes" he said moving to her ear.

"I do not know how to be a queen" She said breathlessly closing her eyes and melting.

"Yes you do, come on I will show you" He said taking her hand and leading her up to their bedroom.

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The knights were unsaddling their horses in the stables.

"You must be tired, here sit there" Leo said to Piper nodding to a bail of straw as he unsaddled his horse.

Prue and Andy were a few stalls down from them.

"I am not familiar with your world. We live much differently than you" Prue said as she leaned against the stable rail and watched the roaring crowd.

Andy watched her as he unsaddled his horse. She was so beautiful and her long black hair whipped around her face in the wind. She was so different than he had expected. He also had heard the tales when he was a boy, and until now he thought of fairies to be different.

"I always heard of you but I never realized you existed." He finally said

Prue had her back to him and she was leaning against the rail with her eyes closed breathing in the air. She opened her eyes and smiled at what Andy just said. She too had thought different of humans. The sky had cleared and there was a bright rainbow that arched over the castle in the pink and purple sunset. Andy walked up to Prue and stood close behind her. She opened her eyes and she could feel him breathing down on her neck. Her heart started to race and so did his. He turned her around suddenly and stared into her eyes. Then he leaned in to kiss her. Prue closed her eyes to except his offer but just then they heard the crowd roar breaking the moment and Prue pulled away.

"I…I need to find Piper" she said as she brushed by him. Andy sighed in frustration then turned to watch her walk over to Piper and Leo. He looked at the crowd and then finished tending his horse.

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Cole and Phoebe were on the balcony and the crowd cheered at their appearance.

"You see, you do know how to be Queen, you know how to make people want you" Cole said slipping his arm around her waist.

Phoebe just looked at him and smiled. Cole looked on the hillside in the distance and he could see the elves and Pixies standing together. Malachi nodded to Cole acknowledging the Kings greatness. Cole smiled at him and nodded in return. Cole understood they had to return and they did not mix with this world. Cole and Phoebe watched them as they disappeared back into the forest and the dragons flew over head out of sight. Cole felt a sense of belonging and with Phoebe by his side he felt alive and powerful. Phoebe looked up at Cole and smiled. He looked down at her and kissed her lips, then they walked away from the balcony into the bedroom.

"Cole, where are my sisters?" She said as she followed Cole to a chair by the balcony.

"They are safe in the care of my men. They will bring them to you safely" Cole said as he pulled Phoebe down on his lap in the chair.

She held his head to her breasts and he wrapped his arms around her waist. He sighed heavily feeling his exhaustion set in and he closed his eyes. Phoebe ran her fingers through his hair and hummed a soft melody. Cole was soothed by her tenderness and he felt himself melt into her body falling asleep. Phoebe kissed his forehead and smiled. He looked so innocent and helpless like the little boy she remembered asleep in her arms.

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"I am suppose to bring you to the castle" Andy said turning from Piper to Prue as he approached them.

Andy stared at Prue and she gave him a small grin then turned her head away quickly. Andy smiled at her and the turned to Leo.

"Don't be frightened, you will be safe" Leo said turning to Piper

"Follow me" Andy said as he shot a quick glance at Prue and turned to the castle. Prue and Piper took deep breaths and then they followed with Leo behind them.

Andy and Leo escorted the girls through the street to the castle. The girls stood out to the people and they watched as Prue and Piper walked through. They reached the castle and the servants opened the door when they saw Andy and Leo coming. They entered the castle and Andy walked up to one of the women servants and talked to her while the girls stood with Leo. Prue watched Andy as he talked to the woman and she was curious. Andy looked at Prue as the woman bowed her head and started to walk over to them. Andy nodded for Leo to follow.

"Come with me girls and I will get you cleaned up" The woman said kindly.

"It is ok, go with her and she will get you ready for the feast tonight" Leo assured the girls.

"Feast?" Piper asked.

"Yes, to celebrate the King and Queens return." Leo said

Prue still held down a solemn stare with Andy then Leo ran over to him and they walked out of sight. The girls followed the woman to wash and change, they were still wet and dirty from the battle.

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"Phoebe!" Cole said as he jumped out of a sound sleep.

"Cole, I am here" Phoebe assured him softly putting her hand on his cheek.

Cole was breathing heavily and his chest was catching as he turned to look at Phoebe. His hair was messy and his panicked frown started to fade from his black eye brows as he wrapped his arms around Phoebe and pulled her close to him. He sat back in the chair and pulled Phoebe with him. She laid her head on his broad muscular chest and they laid there silent for a moment.

"All I can see when I shut my eyes Phoebe is my uncle…and you…and the knife…"

Phoebe stopped Cole before he could finish. "I am here with you now Cole, and everything is going to be alright. I am safe, and your uncle can no longer harm us"

They sat in silence again and then Cole said hoarsely, "Phoebe…if anything ever happened to you…I just do not know what I would do."

"Nothing will ever take me away from you my love…I promise" Phoebe said as she leaned in front of him and brushed his lips with hers softly.

It made him start to breath heavily and his lips followed hers as she slowly pulled away.

"Now, we need to wash for the dinner tonight love" Phoebe said looking into his eyes.

Phoebe noticed Cole's beautiful eyes again. They were filled with so much passion and love for her that it was breath taking. His eyes also changed colors whenever she was around. They would turn from green to blue. She could always feel his heart beat in her chest and she knew that they were connected some how and they were always meant to be together. She so wanted to tell him about when he was a boy and she would watch him but she had to wait for the right time.

"I would rather spend the night alone with you, in that bed over there" Cole said nodding to the bed across the room.

"We have lots of time for that my love" Phoebe said getting out of the chair and standing in front of Cole.

Cole slouched down in the chair to admire Phoebe. She slid the strap of her gown off of one shoulder and then reached for the other side. Cole cracked a pleasing smile on the corner of his mouth. Her gown fell to the floor and she stood naked in front of him.

"Are you going to follow?" Phoebe said seductively raising her brow.

Cole stood up standing inches from her and looked down at her with hungry eyes. He unlaced the draw strings from his pants and they fell to his ankles. He put his hands on her shoulders and leaned in to kiss her but Phoebe teasingly ran through the bedroom to the soaking room and jumped into the large soaking pool filled with warm steamy water. Cole watched her and he smiled, then he ran up and jumped in splashing her in the face. He pulled Phoebe to him kissing her neck as she giggled.

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"Is everything in order?" Andy asked.

"Yes, I have sent for the girls and they should be on their way"

Andy and Leo stood over the balcony and looked down at the large round table that filled most of the dining room. Servants were preparing the table and arranging the place settings. People were rushing around everywhere to finalize the arrangements.

"What do you think about them anyway?" Leo asked

"What do you mean?" Andy asked suddenly looking at Leo.

"The girls…or fairies…or what ever they are" Leo said as he frowned slightly

Andy smiled leaning against the rail of the balcony and looked back at the dining room. Andy's smile faded to solemn when he saw what was coming through the crowd. The woman was leading the girls through the chaos to Andy and Leo. Andy stood up and stared at Prue walking behind the woman. Leo noticed Andy's sudden change and looked for himself. Piper was walking beside Prue and she looked stunning. The woman pointed for them to go to the stairs to Andy and Leo and then she bowed her head and walked away. Prue and Piper bowed their heads back to her and started up the stairs. Andy and Leo could only stand and watch. Leo had a very toothy grin as he watched Piper.

"You…you look very nice ladies" Leo said as the girls approached them.

Andy stood there staring at Prue with no expression. She was so beautiful and Andy was speechless. Prue looked up at Andy through her hair that wisped around her face and then tilted her head back and gave him a confident smile. A smile formed in the corner of Andy's mouth and he finally realized he had been staring at Prue for quite some time. He cleared his throat and looked away with a smile.

"Thank you sir" Piper said to Leo giving him a toothy grin herself.

"Please, call me Leo" He said as he offered his arm to her.

Piper put her arm in his and they started to walk down the stairs to the dinning room. Andy and Prue were still smiling at each other.

"Well, shall we?" Andy said as he offered his arm as well.

"Thank you" Prue said as she took his arm and they walked down the stairs also.

"You are breath taking my lady" Andy whispered in Prue's ear as they came down the stairs.

His voice made her crazy and his warm breath in her ear gave her chills. His voice was deep and rough. Prue was so attracted to his boldness but sometimes shy ways. His eyes were deep green and his hair was black. He was somewhat mysterious and he moved with confidence and nobleness.

"Thank you…Andy" Prue said as she looked straight ahead holding in her excitement.

"You're welcome" He said as he watched her face.

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"Would you please help me with this my love" Phoebe said moving her hair off her neck.

Cole walked over to her and finished the last buttons on her dress. He kissed her neck and slid a diamond around her neck and then turned her around to look at him. Phoebe looked down at the beautiful diamond that hung just above her breast line and smiled then looked back at Cole. He was smiling down at her and admiring how it light up her beautiful brown eyes.

"It is beautiful Cole…Thank you" she said as tears filled her eyes.

"Please don't cry, it hurts me" He said lifting her chin to look at him.

"They are not tears of sorrow love, only tears of joy. I have never been so happy and felt so wanted in my whole life" Phoebe said as a tears trickled down her face.

Cole smiled and brushed his lips against hers. He then pressed his lips harder opening her mouth to his. His full lips took over her mouth and he lifted her off the floor holding her around her waist. She felt so warm inside and she felt him wanting her badly. She melted into him as he passionately kissed her. She moaned with pleasure from his kiss and she could feel her self being carried to their bed. He laid her down and lifted her dress in a hurry.

She arched her back and felt his warm body against her thighs. He moaned and kissed her neck while he ran his hands up her body stopping at her breasts and squeezing them. Phoebe was powerless against him and she urged him on.

She opened her eyes and looked down at him. He looked up at her with lazy eyes as he rested his chin on her chest.

"I thought we were suppose to attend a dinner?" Phoebe said as she smiled.

"I do not want to share you with anyone tonight Phoebe" Cole said as he sat up and looked at her lying on the bed.

"We have the rest of our lives Cole" She said smiling up at him.

Cole smiled and leaned down to kiss her, then he walked over to dress. Phoebe rose up and adjusted herself and pinned her hair on top of her head. She touched the diamond around her neck and smiled. When she turned around Cole was standing close behind her and he put his arms around her waist.

"You look beautiful Phoebe"

"You look very charming yourself my King"

They kissed and then Cole offered his arm and lead Phoebe down stairs.

Later that evening Prue was walking through the castle. The torches were lit but they only gave a faint light. She was admiring the detail all around the old legendary castle. A lot different from her home in the forest, but still very beautiful. Every one else had gone to sleep but Prue could not. She was thinking about all the events that happened that day. She could not get her mind off of Andy. He was so handsome and he fought so courageously for her. She saw a light coming from a room. She walked up to the half opened door and walked in and continued to explore. She started to walk over to the fireplace when she felt a sharp cold blade press up under her chin.

"You startled me" She said in a hoarse voice.

"I have been waiting for you" Andy said lowering the blade as she walked over to the fire.

She looked down and saw a large soft skin that lay in front of the fire. The animal was not alive and it startled her at first. She knelt down to touch it and she realized why it was there. She stepped onto it with her bare feet and then sat down. She ran her fingers though it and her toes. It felt good and she laid down. She closed her eyes and let the heat from the fire warm her cheeks.

"It is buffalo" Andy said standing in the entrance. He had wanted to be alone with her all day.

"I am sorry if I startled you" He said smiling at her.

Prue smiled at him as he walked toward her. He took off his belt with his sword and he took off his boots and knelt down by Prue. Prue's heart raced as he touched her cheek softly. His hands felt inviting and she closed her eyes and became short of breath. Andy lifted her chin to look at him and her eyes danced with his in the firelight and he leaned in to kiss her.

"I wanted to thank you for helping me out there today my Lady" He said inches from her lips.

"Your welcome sir" She said as she leaned in and their lips pressed softly against each others.

Prue slowly slid her dress off as Andy watched with lustful eyes. Then Andy soon followed.

He laid Prue down on the fir in front of the fire. They laid there naked by the fire and made love. Prue's passion lit the candles that were placed around the room. Andy noticed and looked up to see the lit candles. He smiled and looked down at Prue under him.

"Was that you?" He asked with a surprised grin.

"I think so" Prue said with a bashful toothy smile.

"Prue I know this sounds crazy, but I think I am in love with you." Andy whispered inches from her lips.

Prue just looked up at him and smiled she pulled his face to hers and kissed him softly.

"I love you too Andy" She said hoarsely.

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Piper was asleep in her bed when she heard a small knock at the door.

"Prue?" She said as she sat up in bed.

"Ah no, it is me, Leo" He said shyly.

"Oh, one moment please" Piper said as she hurried for a gown and rushed to the door.

"Please come in" She said smiling at him.

"Oh no my lady, I will wait for you out here"

"But it is so late sir Leo?"

"Please my lady, I would like if you would accompany me for a moment on the balcony" Leo asked through her large door.

Piper smiled and finished tying her gown. "alright…I will be right there!"

Piper opened the door and they both had bashful grins on their faces. Leo offered his arm to her and they walked out on the balcony.

They walked and didn't say anything for a while until Leo finally spoke up.

"I have never seen the King so happy as he is now" Leo said breaking the silence.

"I too have never seen my sister this happy" Piper said smiling shyly.

"So are you happy here?" Leo blurted out.

"Leo is that what why you asked me out here?" Piper asked stopping him and looking up at him.

"No, My lady…What meant was, is I…I would like you to stay…Stay here…Here with me, with us?" Leo stuttered.

Piper stood looking out over the balcony. The wind blew in her hair and she could smell the lavender and white stargazers and liquorish root that grew around the castle since they were there. The sisters presence together was very strong and magical.

A small moth flew up and landed in Piper's hair. She reached for it and held it up to her face whispering to it. The moth fluttered away into the darkness of the night and up into the shadow of the moon. Leo watched as it changed into a butterfly when the moonlight directly shined on it.

"That is amazing Piper" Leo said as they both stared up at the sky.

Leo slowly wrapped his arm around her waist and Piper smiled to herself.

Nine months later….

"Hurry, with the water, the baby is coming!" One of the midwives said to another.

"I have never seen Cole so pale before" Prue whispered to Phoebe.

"That poor thing has been a frazzle the whole nine months!" Piper said.

"I know, he is so excited to see his son and he has been so worried about me." Phoebe said as her sisters sat at her head and tended her.

The midwives were rushing in and out of the room as Cole, Andy and Leo stood outside the room waiting.

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"Well, sounds like it is getting closer?" Leo said breaking their silence.

"This is driving me crazy!" Cole said pacing back and forth. "How long?" Cole asked reaching for the midwife as she was walking back into the room.

"Be patient my King, these things take time" She said and rushed back into the room and shut the door.

"Be patient? What does she think I have been doing?" He huffed pacing back and forth again.

Andy and Leo looked at each other and casually grinned.

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"Phoebe, you are glowing" Piper whispered

"It is getting closer" Phoebe whispered back.

"Your markings are coming back to your neck too" Prue said.

"Phoebe, this is no time to change, you must save your strength!" Piper whispered.

"It is not me, it is the baby" Phoebe said as she gripped her sister's hands.

"I wish I could help you with the pain" Prue said as they helped Phoebe with her pain.

"Yes, well girls, when we made the choice for this world we also took on the pain of it!" Phoebe grunted as she felt another pain coming on and gripped their hands again.

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"Is there anything I can do my king?" Leo asked as he and Andy watched Cole walk the floor anxiously.

"What?" Cole snapped

"I think that means no" Andy mumbled to Leo.

Just then the door opened and a midwife popped her head out.

"You can come in now your majesty." She said smiling.

Cole walked through the door and went straight to Phoebe and the tiny baby that she held in her arms.

"Your father is here to see you my son" Phoebe whispered kissing the child before Cole came to lie by them.

"Are you ok Phoebe?" Cole asked nervously.

"Yes my love. Would you like to hold your son?"

Cole smiled at Phoebe and kissed her forehead. He reached for the small bundle and held his son proudly in his arms. Andy smiled at Prue and kissed her forehead. Piper gave Leo a squeeze around his waist and he gave her a bashful smile.

"This mark here…is it…" Cole started to ask as he noticed a small mark on his son's shoulder.

"Yes my love, it is the seal…The seal of his greatness, just like his father." Phoebe said softly as Cole looked intensely at her.

Andy and Prue and Leo and Piper and the midwives all knelt down to bow to the new prince and the people of the kingdom who came in to see the great prince on the day of his birth.

"He will be great and I will always be by his side to help him and I will never leave him" Cole said laying him back down by Phoebe. Phoebe kissed Cole on the forehead and smiled sweetly at him.

"We will both be there for him my love" Phoebe said.

"We will all be there for him" Piper said.

Phoebe smiled at her sisters. She picked up her son and walked to the balcony with Cole holding her up as they walked. Prue and Piper and Andy and Leo followed. They stood at the balcony and looked out into the hills where the forest meets the edge of the green grass and colorful wild flowers. There stood the pixies and fairies and elves all to see the mighty prince. Malachi held his hand up to greet Cole and Phoebe and the child. Cole and Phoebe waved to them as they disappeared back into the forest.

The Prince would have a life of joy and happiness and learn many things with his family. Cole would teach him how to be a leader and the ways of the kingdom and to respect the land and all it holds. Phoebe would teach him to love and care for others and the things grams had taught her, and she would wipe his tears and lick his wounds. Piper would teach him how to make things grow and flourish. Prue would teach him how to move things and sense his enemies. Andy would teach him how to be a warrior and how to fight in his battles. Leo would teach him how to heal animals and help them so they would help when they were needed. They all lived and helped one another and the prince grew as they watched. Cole and Phoebe were so proud of their son and they loved each other more and more each day.