This story refers to Aleena's 'firstborn child'. This child was revealed in the first story I ever wrote. Basically, the gist of the story was that Aleena ended up really sick, they thought she would die, Aleena was given a potion by the Oracle after a long, several-hour drive to the North Pole, and before she first fell sick, she told the children that they had an older brother about a year older than them that had been taken from his cradle the night of his birth. I felt the story was too stupid to publish, and besides, I never finished part two, which is crucial to the plot of the story.
The next hour was spent with the citizens of Mobius helping willingly to prepare the palace for the arrival of their beloved King Jules. Aleena, overcome with joy, sat off to the side. Her children had insisted that she rest while they oversaw the work. She smiled as she thought about how, after her life fell apart several years ago, it was now coming back together. There was just one thing missing now- her firstborn child. She was getting ready to cry when she remembered all of the efforts her children had put forth trying to find their older brother. She suddenly felt happy again as she thought about all the things her children had done for her, to make her happy. Her children truly loved her, and she loved them with all her heart, too.
All of a sudden, trumpets began sounding. The king had arrived, and the palace was completely spotless. Aleena, her children, and Uncle Chuck went to stand where the king would be able to see them the second he walked into the palace.
"Now, children, remember to be gentle. Your father will have had a long journey. Plus, since he was roboticized, if you aren't gentle, you could hurt yourself," Aleena reminded them quickly.
"Yes, ma'am," the trio answered.
Just then, Jules entered the palace.
"My dearest Aleena. It's been too long," he said softly, his voice filled with emotion. Aleena stood there, staring, her jaw dropped to the floor. Beside her, the triplets seemed to be in equal shock. Chuck seemed to be the only one unaffected. Neither Aleena nor the triplets could believe what they were seeing.
The King Jules they saw was a living, breathing animal- in the flesh.
Well, I know this chapter is extremely short, but hopefully the next chapter will make up for it. In the meantime, if you enjoyed this story, please R&R!