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Chapter 9: The truth
Elyon waited until Caleb took Ciara. The newborn have a brief protesting wail, but as if understandng the mild annoyance on Elyon's face, she quieted and and clung to Caleb's finger with a pudgy fist.
Elyon cleared her throat and began. "Admittedly, I was lonely when Phobos and Cedric both were imprisoned. Few people respected me as I felt I needed respect. One day as I daydreamed in my throne--which I replaced with an alabaster throne, by the way, with gold inset that looks like flowers and vines and just looks so--" She caught the annoyed look on Will's face. "Moving right along. As I sat there daydreaming, I was told that Cedric asked to speak with me. So I went to the dungeons--which will be redecorated soon--and asked Cedric what he wanted.
"Well, imagine my suprise when he offered only his loyalty to me and offered to help me set up my kingdom! I did keep him guarded and bound up, but after a few years he proved his innocence by saving me when some disgruntled Lurdens attacked. So I trusted him. And we fell head over heels in love. So he agreed to marry me." Elyon gave a tired sigh and ran her hand over her face. "But I decided that I wanted to get the Guardians--and their families--as my bridesmaids, or bridesmatrons, as it were, and Cedric decided to ask the Guardians' husbands to be his ushers. Sadly enough, Cedric and I found your husbands first. They agreed to be the ushers in return for a week of relaxation first." Elyon looked towards Caleb.
Caleb smiled and continued instead of Elyon. "But before Elyon could come tell you what had happened, Blunk came and told you all that we had been kidnapped. You guys took it to heart too well. And we were called from our retreat to come get you when you proved too much a challenge for Cedric and the lurdens. Since I already knew where the Endless City was, I was sent to fetch you." He smiled down at Will and Ciara. "But I was never told the whole story until after I got you here."
Will's face lit up in a tired but warm smile. "So that's what truly happened?" She asked softly. She gently touched a wispy strand of Ciara's hair. "Hey! She's going to have red hair like me." Will exclaimed.
Caleb smiled down at Ciara, forgetting his surroundings in his praise of his new daughter. "She's beautiful. Just like her mother." He told Will softly.
Cornelia coughed. "Uh, excuse me? Can we stop the Love Connection for a minute?" She asked.
Cedric, who had slipped in the door while Elyon told the story, removed his arms from around Elyon's waist and smiled sheepishly. "Sorry." He grumbled.
"Not you!" Irma groaned. She smiled at Elyon. "So when is the wedding going to occur?" She asked.
Elyon laughed. "It was supposed to be today. But I think we'd better wait until Will can walk." Elyon decided. She looked at a maid, who entered with a silver tray of food. "Go announce that until the Guardians are healthy and well rested, the wedding is postponed." She ordered.
Cedric looked miserable. "We're never going to get married, are we?" He asked.
Caleb laughed. "Hey, enjoy it while you can. After marriage come kids." He advised the older man.
Cedric frowned. "Children aren't so--" Interrupting his statement, Ciara began to cry. A chain reaction joined every the other Guardians' children as they also began to weep. Cedric got an annoyed look on his face and looked at Elyon. "My love, I'm going to practice." He said softly.
Elyon looked up at him. "Why?" She asked in confusion.
"To enjoy my last few days of sanity." Cedric replied, walking out.
Amusement lit Elyon's eyes. "It's a shame he's a few months late to enjoy his sanity." She giggled. "Come on, you guys. We'll leave Caleb and Will alone so you guys can see your husbands."