Part 28

Merge my soul and make me anew

Laid on his bed, and staring up at the ceiling, Cammi wondered when Lalaith was going to see him again, and he let his eyes travel round his room. He had just recently told the Council of Lalaith's suggestion and that he had accepted. The Council had at first appeared baffled, but understood that this was Cammi's choice to make, and they prepared for the final battle to come.

Fingering the pendant around his neck, he knew it had been a week since his encounter with Altanion in the library and also knew that it couldn't be too long before Altanion reached the final straw and openly attacked them again. The final battle was breaching he could feel it, and knew that only one of them would come out alive in the end.

His thoughts came to an end, and he sat up when a knock sounded on the door, and before he could do anything or give an answer, the door opened, and he felt his heart skip a beat, when Lilli entered his room, and closed the door behind her.

This past week the medics had been checking on him since his encounter in the library and since two days ago, he came into sickbay severely injured carried by Lalaith herself who surprisingly had a few cuts and bruises, and her once silver glittered dress, now covered in black soot The only explanation the medics had received was that there had been a accident in training.

Well that was true thought Cammi, but what had really happened was that he had been training with Lalaith in his secret room, and had decided to try one of the new spells he had recently learnt from the ancient book, he just didn't know it could only be used outdoors.

Watching as Lilli approached him somewhat nervously, he wondered where the other medic that usually attended him was, and knew she was probably busy elsewhere. Not that he didn't mind Lilli he just sometimes felt uncomfortable around her, and he laid back down on the bed, and allowed her check over him.

She began to unbutton his tunic with trembling hands, and he closed his eyes trying to restrain himself from doing anything, and he could feel her open his shirt, and he gripped the sheets and took a sharp intake, and her hands were on his chests, examining his injuries.

Minutes ticked by, and Cammi began to find it increasingly difficult to stay in control, and decided to distract himself.

"How's the research going?" he asked.

"Nothing new" she replied, concentrating on the burn, which seemed to have mostly healed.

"You seem to be fine, now, the burns have healed nicely, though I wish you would be more careful in training" she said timidly, stepping back, causing Cammi grin sheepishly, and he sat up and stood from the bed, buttoning up his tunic.

"How fares my mother?" he asked jest fully, the sparkle returning in his eyes.

"Your mother fares well, and is as stubborn as always, Cammi Gummi" she replied amused.

"And how are you and Stanney?" he asked, flinging on his cloak.

"What do you mean?" asked Lilli bewildered.

"Well, you two are together aren't you?" asked Cammi confused.

"No" replied Lilli chuckling.

"But…I thought-" said Cammi when Lilli placed her finger on his lips silencing him.

"No, Cammi, Stanney and I are not together, never have been, and never will" said Lilli smiling, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

"Why?" asked Cammi curious getting the better of him.

She sighed and stepped back from him, crossing her arms "I see Stanney almost like a brother, I could never have and I don't love him in that way"

"Lilli, I'm sorry" replied Cammi and surprised both himself and Lilli and he pulled her into his arms, and embraced her.

"Don't, it's not your fault" she replied wrapping her arms around him, and pressed her cheek against his.

He didn't know what had possessed him to embrace her, only that he was thankful and wished that it could stay like this for eternity, and he breathed in the familiar smell of roses that could only belong to his angel, and he was brought out of his trance when she sniffed against his shoulder. Pulling back slightly he looked her in the eyes, where he could see the tears gathered and threatened to spill, and he raised his hand intending to wipe the tears away, instead found himself caressing her cheek and staring lovingly into her eyes.

She didn't seem to flinch under his touch he noticed, instead moved against his hand, and he felt his breath caught, at the knowledge and love in her eyes for him.

Lilli however wished that Cammi could stay here in Gummadoon, as she was afraid that she may never see him again and she shivered under his intense gaze, and felt him pull her closer to him, and she swore that the room had gotten warmer.

"Cammi, --" she whispered but he cut her off with his finger on her lips.

"Shh. Don't say anything" he whispered soothingly, then leant forward, intent on kissing her, and she closed her eyes waiting to receive the kiss, when a knock sounded on the door, interrupting the couple.

Cammi pulled back, as if suddenly realising what was happening, and he took a step from her, and she opened her eyes, he felt a pang in his heart at the sadness he saw in her eyes, and the tears cascaded down her cheek.

The door opened to his room, and a knight entered in the doorway, and Cammi could see the look of confusion on the young knight's face, feeling as though something was amiss.

"Cammi, the Council wish to see you" he delivered his message then with one last glance at the couple, departed.

Alone again, the two stared at one another, before Cammi broke eye contact, picking up his sword on his bedside, and attaching it to his belt.

"I have to go" whispered Cammi disappointed, and he walked past her, trying to avoid the urge to sweep off her feet, and run off together, instead he walked out the door, and disappeared down the corridor, regretting that he wasn't able to tell her those few words he had so wanted to do for a long while now.

Moping, he wandered the corridors lost in thought, until he heard Stanney calling from behind him, he snapped back to reality and waited for his friend to catch up, and the two then headed towards the Councillors Tower.

Entering the tower, Cammi saw that Lalaith had yet to arrive, and he turned to face his family and friends, scrutinizing them, and taking in every last detail of their faces, looking at them as if it was his last, and he felt the familiar breeze swirl and Lalaith appeared beside him.

He honestly did not know whether he would survive the battle, so he took every opportunity he had, to spend it with his family and friends and he tear'd his gaze away from them and turned to look at Lalaith.

"They are waiting" was all she said, then placed her hand on his shoulder, and with a flash, they were gone.

Interior Heavenly Realm

Apparating in what Cammi thought to be the Heavenly Realm, and he began to sway on his feet, feeling a slightly dizzy, and he felt Lalaith's arms surround him, her wings closing around them, and immediately he felt a sense of calmness and peace sweep over him, and he relaxed in her arms.

He couldn't remember feeling like this last time he came, but then he had been unconscious to Isabella transferring her powers to him, which he still thought to be incredible.

Feeling the dizziness subside he pulled back from her arms, thanking Lalaith, and she smiled opening her wings, and he turned slightly surprised to see all the Council surrounding him, and his eyes fell on Godrin.

"The final battle draws near" stated Godrin solemnly. "Are you prepared"

"Yes" replied Cammi.

"Cammi" he heard his name being called and he turned to face Linastasia.

"The pendant, do you still wear it?" she asked somewhat seriously and agitated.

"Yes" he replied confused to why she would ask for such a thing, and he unbuttoned the top button of his tunic, and pulled out the small pendant.

She seemed relieved for a moment at seeing the pendant, then spoke again "Never take it off, Cammi, for it will aid you greatly"

He nodded again understanding her words, and he tucked the pendant away again, when a deep, mellow voice from behind him, startled Cammi.

"I assume by now, that Lalaith has told you of the suggestion?"

"Yes?" replied Cammi and he turned to face Telequentin.

"And what is your decision on the matter?" asked Loucielle.

"I accept" replied Cammi.

"So be it" he heard Godrin say, and watched as the elder guardian angel looked up into the endless blue sky. "Let the transformation begin" he said.

Unsure of what was happening he saw Lalaith approach him, then place both her hands on either side of his face, and he looked at her uncertain as to what she was doing.

"Follow what I do" he heard her command, and he obliged, placing his hands on either side of her face, then leaned his forehead against hers.

She whispered a few words, but they were spoken so softly, he didn't hear them, when a flash emitted from their joined foreheads, he immediately tensed, and felt Lalaith do the same, and their grip on one another tightened, he closed his eyes against the brightness, trying desperately to stop pounding of his head.

Steadily the pain intensified and Cammi tried not to dig his claws into her, and he fell to his knees, Lalaith following him, and he grit teeth, grinding them, at the unbearable pain and he felt their two minds bond to become one.

The end breaching, Cammi's eyes flew open, and he whimpered, he saw Telequentin's lips move, but couldn't understand what he was saying, only that he then let out a ear splitting scream, and he felt their minds connect and finally become one.

Falling to the floor, the light from his forehead consumed him and he could feel darkness creeping at him, but before blackening out, he stared at the angels, and felt tears come to his eyes, at what he had yet to witness, yet.

Godrin locked eyes with Cammi, and seeing the young gummi laying on the floor in immense pain, he walked towards him, his wings opening in the process.

The first thing Cammi noticed was that Godrin's wings were different from all the other. The other angels wings he knew to be pure white, like wings of the doves, while Godrin were white on the outside he saw they were a light sapphire inside, and almost seem to ripple.

The Angel Lord stood tall and proud, his head held high, and Cammi watched as Godrin came closer to him with each step, until he stood beside him, and he look up, into his eyes, he could easily see why Godrin was the King of all Angels.

Breaking eye contact, he closed his eyes, unable to look in Godrin eyes, for the light and radiance of the lord's eyes shone too brightly; he wasn't able to keep eye contact for long, and he surrended to the darkness that beckoned him.

Seeing the boy pass out, the lord knelt to his level, then reached out his hand, and he pressed two fingers to Cammi's forehead, then whispered a few words, as spirals of blue energy flowed from his mouth and wrapped itself round Cammi's limp form.

Ending his chanting, the energy disappeared, as did the light surrounding the boy, and he stood from the ground, and backed away a few step and he awaited for Cammi to wake.

A few minutes passed by, and a groan emitted from the pile on the floor, and Cammi shook his head slightly, in his sub conscious state, and he began to wake again. His eyes slowly opening, he noticed his sight and many of his other senses to be much sharper than they originally were, and he pushed himself up, till he sat up off the floor, and he stared at the many faces of the Council.

"Hmm, did I forget to tell you that the first transformation, is always the worst" said Telequentin apologetically.

"Bit late for the apology, brother" grumbled the voice of Lalaith from Cammi.

"Wow" whispered Cammi in awe.

"How do you feel, Cammi" asked Godrin slightly concerned.

"Sore and painful" admitted Cammi.

Smiling, Linastasia looked upon the new Cammi who had both Cammi and Lalaith together in one body, and she conjured up a small mirror in a whisk of smoke then handed it to Cammi.

"Do you wish to have a look" she asked.

Accepting the mirror from her, Cammi held it up to his face, and his grew to the size of golf balls, and he took in what he was seeing. His once baby blue eyes, had turned to more of that of a heavenly blue, and his chocolate shoulder length hair, had grown down to his buttocks, with silver streaks in it, and he was thankful that he had tied his hair back that morning.

On further inspection, he looked at his fur to see that, instead of the rusty brown fur, it had turned to more of a dusky brown, with a silver glow, and he smiled and handed the mirror back to Linastastia.

He still felt weird, what's with two people sharing one body and mind, and he could feel Lalaith's presence in his mind, but preferring to stay quiet while he examined the changes of himself.

"I know that this must feel strange for you Cammi, but I would advise that the two of you stayed joined for the time being, until you feel comfortable with one another" said Godrin solemnly.

"And how do we separate" asked Cammi curious.

"Lalaith will show you when it's time, until then, go and be with your family" replied Godrin, his lips up turned, and he held out his palm, and closed Cammi eyes, and the boy disappeared before their eyes back to his own realm.

TBC…

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