Lalaith's lullaby

PART XX1

Staring out the archway, her celestial light illuminating the room, and the architecture surrounding her, Lalaith stretched out her wings, and looked to full moon in the sky. Lalaith turned to the room where she seeked the child who would aid Cammi greatly. A smile graced her lips, seeing another celestial light shining from within the room, but her heart ached hearing the child's crying.

All the citizens of Gummadoon were asleep, except for the few knights on duty, and Lalaith decided to soothe this child. Parting her lips, she let out a single tune, sounding almost like a lullaby, in an attempt to reach out to this child.

Curled up on her bed, Isabelle shivered and pulled the blanket round her to keep warm. Heaving, she wiped the tears with the back of her hand, and whimpered. Cammi had saved her from the lecture, and it appeared that her mother decided to lecture Cammi instead of her. More hot tears, streamed down her face, and stained her cheeks, as much as she protested to stop crying, she rocked herself back and forth. Why couldn't she help her brother? Why was she always the little one, pushed aside, and told to stay out of things? Why couldn't she help, was it because she was cub, was that it?

She sobbed again, but not too loud, she didn't want to wake her parents. Shaking but not of cold, Isabelle ceased her sobbing instead looked to her window, curiosity overwhelming her, someone was singing. Sitting up, she jumped off her bed, and made her way to the window, her celestial light lightening everything in sight, her light in the dark. She didn't know what this light meant, but had guessed it had something to do with her magic abilities. Pushing a chair over in front of the window, Isabelle climbed on top of it, and then holding onto the chair to help support her, she stared out in awe at the sight.

Lalaith stood singing the lullaby as the young child came to the window, her celestial light dimming, smiling at the young child, who seemed to return the smile, Lalaith changed her tune, then raised her hand which had formed into a fist.

Standing on the chair, her paws resting on the window ledge, Isabelle watched wide-eyed intrigued to what was happening. Seeing the guardian angel uncurling her fist, she saw her blow some sort of golden dust towards her and immediately it consumed, and washed over her, making her feel drowsy. Yawning loudly she stepped down from the chair and pushing it back in place she walked over to her bed and climbed in under the covers, and not a minute later had her hit the pillow, she was asleep.

Lalaith's lips curved into a smile at the slumbering child, and she turned away, heading to bed herself, if only for a few hours, she was pleased that tonight she had helped out the child. It was obvious to her that the child was scared and frightened, and unsure of what to do, but it would all make sense soon, she hoped.

Night drew on, and morning came, the sun rising and peeking from over the hills, the skies lightening, and the birds singing, but still Isabelle slept on.

Cammi sat by her bedside, stroking her hair, and smiling at his sister's peaceful face. He had heard her crying last night, and would've gone to her, but then he had stopped when he heard the soft sounds of singing, and knew it was Lalaith, only she could sing that gracefully. Moving a few strands of hair out of her face, he felt her move slightly, then turn over, her back turned to him. A minute later he heard her yawn then stretch, and Cammi left, figuring she would want to be alone now.

Hearing the door click shut, Isabelle sat up, pulling the covers up with her, and didn't need to look to know who had been here. Giving a weak smile she then scrambled out of bed, and refreshing herself, and changing into a new set of clothes, she left.

Strolling along the corridors, Cammi headed towards the Council room where he and several other gummies had been summoned. The door opened at his request, and he strolled in the Council Room, to see everyone was already here, except Lalaith. Taking his seat by his father, and Lilli, he awaited patiently for Lalaith to appear, since he knew it was her that wanted to speak to them. Minutes ticked by, and Lalaith still hadn't appeared, and Cammi wondered whether she had crawled out of bed, yet but then not a moment later, did the room flood with a bright white light, everyone shielding there eyes. The light dimmed, and Cammi lowered his hand, to see Lalaith stood by the entrance to the Council, but she didn't have that playful and innocent smile, she looked determined, her expressions serious, and he knew then what was going to happen.

"Its time, Cammi" said Lalaith.

The Council didn't need to ask what was happening, they knew that it was time, Cammi was going to confront the Heavenly Council in the sky and do what needed to be done.

Cammi nodded knowingly, then stood letting his hand fall down by his side, after holding Lilli's hand to try and calm her. He gave her a warm smile, then walking round his chair he went to stand beside Lalaith ready to meet the Heavenly Council, when his ears picked up the sounds of someone crying. Turning back, confused he saw that it couldn't possibly be any of the gummies seated at the table, as they all seemed calm, having expected this, and he saw that they seem to have caught on what he was listening too. Staring round the room, he knew it was a child, and a scared one at that. Turning back at Lalaith he saw she hadn't moved, merely just kept her gaze focused on something in the shadows beside him. Following her gaze, he looked into the shadows, and his eyes widened in surprise at the child, how did the child possibly by pass the knights outside and sneak round everyone in the Council.

"Isabelle" he whispered.

The young cub raised her head, revealing her tear stained face, and sore red eyes.

"Cammi" she replied hoarsely.

He stared at his young sister, surprised that she'd somehow managed to by pass everyone, and not even get noticed, until now, and he could sense already that there parents were not at all happy that she sneaked in. Feeling sympathetic, he knelt down to her level, and opening his arms to her, she jumped into them, locking her arms round his neck. He knew she would be in deep trouble when he left, but that didn't matter, what mattered now was she was in his arms, and he was comforting her. Stroking her hair with his free hand, he rubbed her back, to try and ease her sobbing, but she only cried harder. Cammi felt incredibly stupid at what he was doing, but he could see the others looking at the pair of them in awe, especially his parents. Looking down when he felt Isabelle tighten her hold on him, he stood up, with her in his arms, and she locked her legs round his waist.

Lalaith smiled as the scene unfolded before them, Cammi comforting his little sister. Her grin widened at Cammi's face, he had no idea how to deal with a hysterical cub, especially this one, but he was learning.

Then it happened, everyone presence in the room, became astounded, particularly Cammi who held his little sister, and a celestial light began to glow around the small child.

END OF PART XXI

PART XXII COMING SOON!

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