Masters of the realms

PART XXIII

His eyes stung and he shielded his eyes from the eternal light, they had reached the Heavenly Planes.

Placed on his feet, Cammi stumbled still dazed on what was happening to him, then he felt someone grab him by the shoulder, and force him to sit.

The room swayed and span, Cammi closed his eyes and let his head fall into his hands, and he tried to clear his mind. He felt dizzy the voices surrounding him barely audible, as he tried to stop his head from pounding so much.

"What...happened?" asked Cammi gasping.

"Your little sister has aided you greatly, Cammi" he heard one of the guardian angel say, and knew from the tone of voice that it was not Lalaith, hers was soft unlike this angel who spoke very smoothly.

Opening his eyes he blinked at the light, then his eyes adjusted and he smiled at all the angels surrounding him, all but one who stood off to the far side in the shadows. Seated at Heavenly Council's table, Cammi gazed at each one of them in turn, and his grin widened when he saw Lalaith.

"You will have your little sister to thank for this, Cammi" said Tiliquentin, and smiled in return.

"Isabelle, why what happened?" asked Cammi panicking and concern flashing in his eyes, remembering his family.

"Isabelle has magical abilities Cammi, and thus being upset and wanting to help you she lent you her powers" said Lalaith.

"Tran version" he said shocked.

"Yes Cammi, she gave you her powers, but what no one knew was that she had a lot of hidden powers, thus making you ten times stronger" said Lalaith smiling, and taking in the full view of Cammi's jaws sagging, and his eyes widening.

He sat there shocked and astounded at the news he received from Lalaith of his little sister, and staring down at his hands, he could feel the awesome power flowing through his veins, and smiled.

A silence then filled the room, and Cammi watched as all the angels fell quiet their gaze falling on the angel stood in the shadows. He felt eerily at the silence that was being held, until at long last a voice penetrated the air, and broke the silence.

"Even with this new power you feel inside you Cammi, it is still not enough to defeat this evil" he said and rose his hand to silence the young gummi who was about to speak and protest and he walked out of the shadows and into the light.

Cammi noticed that all the angels stood from their seat and bowed at the angel, as he took his place among them at the table, across from him. Now he saw why the angels acted in this manner, and could clearly see that this angel was wise and old, a dim silver light surrounded him and Cammi waited for him to speak.

"This evil has since existed when we existed, from the dawn of time, and so shall not be defeated easily" he said "We have never conquered this enemy in our time, though something troubles him greatly he wishes to kill you, Cammi".

"I killed Tarquan, and so Altanion..." Cammi stopped short seeing the angels eyes change from violet to dark turquoise in an instant, and heard him hiss, like the name was poison to his ears.

"Cammi, this is no ordinary evil you are dealing with, but the master, I like myself am the master here of this realm" he said.

Lalaith looked between her older brother and Cammi, and saw Cammi's confused look.

"What he means to say Cammi, is that Godrin here is master and brother to us all here in this realm, but this evil you speak of dwells in another realm and lives by himself with few servants, one being Tarquan" said Lalaith.

"So this evil is master of another realm" said Cammi unsure of where this conversation was leading them.

"Yes Cammi, but you underestimate how powerful masters of the realms can be" said Godrin.

"Like yourself" said Cammi surprised, and he saw the angel bow his head, to say he was right.

Gazing at the angel Cammi's eyes widened when he felt the angel's power radiant and increase, and knew that his power must only be a small fraction compared to him. He knew himself that the master, Godrin was hiding his true power and Cammi didn't want to know how far it could go.

"Now Cammi, are you prepared for what you came for?" asked Lalaith's sister.

Cammi remained quiet, no words needed to said, and he tensed his muscles, all the humor wiped off his face, replaced with all seriousness, and he nodded.

Tucking in their youngest child she pulled the blanket up to her chin then left to stand by her mate.

They watched the slumbering cub for a moment a smile gracing each of their lips at the pride they felt. Their child had given Cammi what no one else would've evened of dared to give, and they inwardly felt proud of her.

Laying her head against his shoulder, Meloni turned and stood in her mates embrace, a calm peaceful look on her face, the first since Cammi arrived home.

"I hope Cammi is well" she said.

"Cammi will be fine, Meloni, he has the guardians to care for him" replied Sir Plucki.

"Even so, I still can't help but fear for him" she said and felt him tighten his hold on her in reassurance.

Walking aimlessly around the castle along the corridors she walked over to the fountains and sat on the edge and stared into the water, which mirrored her reflection. A tear rolled off her cheek and into the water and she lashed out causing the water to ripple in all directions, and she continued to sob.

She so desperately wanted to tell Cammi how she felt, but every time she saw him she became too nervous and unsure, she didn't know whether he felt the same or would turn her away causing her more pain then she already had.

Closing her eyes tears leaked out and she wondered how she would confront Cammi when he returned, if he ever did or was this the last time that she would see him alive she hoped not. Heaving she tried to calm down knowing she could make herself sick and that was the last thing that she needed.

Standing she strided away from the fountains and to her room where she could weep in private, oblivious to see someone in the shadows a sad smile on his face as he watched her disappear round the corner.

He knew how Lilli felt about Cammi and he envied it, but it also sadden him seeing her in this state knowing that he could do nothing to ease her pain. Even though she had chosen Cammi over him, it still hurt him, seeing her hurt and he swore to himself that he would a little talk with Cammi once he returned. His cloak billowing in the breeze, Stanney left unnoticed and stuck to the shadows.

Meanwhile in the heavenly realms Cammi took his fighting stance and stood his ground, his training about to begin.

END OF PART 23

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