This is my longest chapter yet in this fic. I enjoyed writing it hope you like reading it.
Chapter 6
The two people who could understand Elyon stared at her like she had lost it and she merely shrugged and headed out motioning for them to follow her. Walking down a large corridor that were covered in paintings of joy and love it was hard to believe this was once Phobos's home.
"Maria could you please set up a room for Will and her son please." A maid who had stopped when the princess passed bowed then looked at the pair and walked off to most likely get a room ready. Will didn't like the look the maid had given her but she chose not to say anything and walked behind Elyon who started to tell Will about these earls of Phobos.
"They aren't that strong but they are a pain in the ass, we think we have them down but they always get away." She glared at part of the wall not noticing that Caleb was sneaking away. Will noticed his retreating back when he didn't say anything and yelled.
"Freeze!" Caleb did stop and turned to face the red head that was glaring hard at him he looked at the now pair of females. Both were scary at the moment and both were glaring Elyon was also tapping her foot.
"Where are you going with out telling us?" She raised a thin pale eyebrow at the sheepish looking male.
"I need to get to town to talk to some people." He explained but neither girl really believed him but neither said a word and just watched him go. Will looked at the blond girl who smiled then told her where the attacks had been. Will just shook her head mentally and followed her into a room.
Inside the room was decorated in pale blue with a large window leading off to the gardens. There were a few chairs round a small low table this was were Elyon sat and waited for Will to do the same which she did with Liam in her arms. Elyon waved her hand and one of the chairs becomes a child's chair which Will strapped in Liam who gurgled at her.
"What would you like to eat?" She asks while picking at her pale green dress, Will shrugged and looked over the grounds which were full of life the flowers were bright and there were birds and butterflies everywhere. Elyon just waited and soon a platter of food and drink was brought in carried by a woman Will recognised as one of the kitchen staff back when Elyon's brother was in charge.
"Here you go all the finest 'snack' food for you your highness." She smiled at the pair and then looked at the child and pulled out a bottle style object.
"For the young one." With that she left and Will gaped after her realising that news spread fast in the palace. Elyon picked up a plate of fruit and started to eat an apple while Will went to feed a mushed up banana to Liam then he would get the bottle.
"So what will you do now that Liam is in the open?"
"I don't know but I think I should face my mom I'm sure she is worried about me after everything that has happened but to be truthful I am scared to face her." Will spoke in a tone that was getting to regular to Elyon and she looked up at the girl she noted the heart that shone under her top. So Hay Lin handed over the heart. Good for her.
"I'm sure she will be glad to see you no matter what has happened." She comforted her friend while passing her a small sandwich with some what looked like chips. Deciding not to say anything she just took a bite of the food and smiled at the taste.
Later on in the room she was given she placed a sleepy Liam in the dark wood crib and placed the blanket and the toys she had picked up in as well he soon calmed and fell asleep. Will smiled at the son and traced a line down his face she headed into the bathroom that was though a door. She had been surprised when Elyon told her of this bathroom but she lived on earth and was used to bathrooms so why not build some to make her feel at home?
Walking over to the large tub Will filled it up with warm water then poured some smelly stuff which smelt like roses. Will stripped down and climbed into the tub to relax and reflect on the day. Will flicked her wrist and a few bubbles floated away from Will. The heart was still round her neck it felt great to have it back and she felt complete again.
Finishing her bath Will wrapped herself in a towel that was hanging up and looked into the mirror that was over the sink. She sighed she still looked ill and she rubbed her hair down.
"Yeah that's so much better." She told herself glaring at what had happened to her, sure she was never a real looker but she was getting there before Liam came along. But it's not his fault I just let myself go. She played with her hair and finally dropped the towel and held out the heart.
"Guardians unite." She whispered to herself and soon she felt the warm rush of power over come her as she transformed into her guardian form. When the light went out she looked herself over and thought how different she was yet still the same.
She had on the same outfit but her hair was longer and her body had changed. She was fuller and taller enough though that wasn't that big it meant a lot to her. She started to flap her wings to take off she lifted off the ground but then fell on her butt.
"How did I ever do this?" She stood up and rubbed her sore butt and tried again but she was only able to stay in the air for a few seconds before falling. This continued and Will felt ready to give up but Liam started to cry and Will took off as fast as she could to see to him, she hadn't noticed she was in the air till she had calmed Liam down and he laughed at her.
"So you like heights buddy? You are so my son!" She smiled at him when a tapping went off at her window. Looking towards it she thought it must have been what woke him up, walking towards the window she couldn't see anyone out there but just then a stone came flying at the window. Will opened the said window and flew out stilling holding Liam in her arms, flying round she thought there were too many places to hide here but she went down when she saw a light in the middle of a bush.
Flying down she looked closely at the bush inside was a light but it was from a sphere with a white light coming from it. Balancing Liam on one hip with her free arm she reached inside the bush and pulled it out, she held it up and the light was actually swirls of thin smoke that gave off a glow.
"Amazing…"
"Not really since it is for Liam." She spun round and faced a rebel that Will had only ever met once before she had to think back for his name.
"Tarin?" She asked the pale man, he smiled and nodded at her and walked over to the mother and son.
"How do you know about Liam?"
"Caleb told me and asked that I give him that ball." Tarin pointed the glowing ball and Will wondered why Caleb hadn't given it to him himself.
"Before you ask he wanted me to give you a message." He started to look though some pockets in his coat that looked worse for wear he looked up at the window which she did as well but saw nothing to weird. Looking back at the man who looked about thirty a little old to go on errands but who wouldn't for their ex leader and hero Caleb. She smiled as she thought of him then quickly shook her head to get those thoughts out of her mind.
Tarin smiled at the guardian slightly, he had always liked her and Caleb spoke of her often sometimes to complain about her but they were close he could tell. But tonight he was told to deliver a gift to Will's son who was also his he couldn't help but agree and he was told to make her stay outside as long as he could. He saw she was waiting and wanted the message quickly, he knew she was biting back a comment about him and he was grateful and knew it was time he hoped Caleb was ready.
"Here you go." He handed her a note that was folded a few times and bowed to her and touched Liam's hand.
"Good bye young son of two of the greatest people I know." With that he took off running. Will watched him go and smiled to her son.
"It would seem you will have many people watching out for you as you get older." She held on to her son as she took to the air right though her window. The room was dark Will was sure she left the light on so she walked over to the lamp next to the crib and placed Liam inside it with the ball and opened the note. She chose to read it aloud.
"We have changed in many ways but you are still my closest friend from earth." Will smiled at the small note then carried on.
"The swirl ball was mine when I was a child and I thought who better to have it then my son, but I know there is more I need to do and will that said turn around. Turn around?" Will was confused until she heard a cough from behind her and she spun on her heel to face Caleb with a small smile on his face.
"Why are you here Caleb?" She stood her ground she did look intimidating in her guardian form but Caleb still stood his ground.
"I am here to talk."
"Last time we did that we ended up having sex." Was her reply to him but she didn't look mad she seemed to be stating a fact. Caleb walked next to her and looked her up and down.
"The guardian look is back good." He smirked when she blushed at him but she punched him in the arm and walked over to her bed where her bag was placed. She started to look though the cloths she had brought with her but when she looked up she saw Caleb bent over Liam talking to him.
"Caleb you don't have to be here you know." She carried a pair of black shorts and sports bra towards the older person.
"I know but how couldn't I? He is my son, I have a son it's so weird. But in a good way." He saw what she was carrying and had to ask.
"Why are you carrying those?"
"I don't have anything on under this so I need to get changed." She blushed slightly then headed towards the bathroom.
"You know I have seen it all before so why not change here?" After he said that he cringed knowing he was in for it.
"That is gross Caleb and yes you are so going to get it!" With that she slammed the door.
"You know what Liam you mommy is just scary." He smiled as he swore he saw the baby nod.
A little while later Will walked out to see Caleb holding Liam while sitting on the bed, she leaned into the door frame smiling to herself she never thought this would be. Father and son together since she had run she thought he would either never find out or he would tell her he couldn't be a father to her son but there he was looking every inch the father.
Caleb heard Will walk in and looked up at her and smile she looked almost healthy. The outfit was either to work out in or sleep in he knew Cornelia worked out in outfits similar to that but it did not have the same effect. Cornelia always looked like it was a second skin and she was trying to get guys to stare at her but Will looked comfortable but held an air about her which was hidden and he wanted to find out about it. Fighting down the feeling to grab her as she walked over to him but she picked up the child and smiled him the joy in her eyes was shining so brightly Caleb felt warm and like he had done the right thing.
"Time for some sleep little man." She walked quickly over to the crib and placed him down and covered him with his blanket. She then looked at the dark haired man still on her bed waiting for her. She walked over and sat down and picked up a pillow and hugged it to her small frame.
"Caleb I know you feel it is your job to be a father to Liam but the thing is you don't have to be." Sharpe green eyes stared at her and she saw anger in them and hurt.
"Will I wasn't there, for you or for him." He studied his rough hands and felt Will's gaze on him.
"I should have been there for you when you were pregnant but I wasn't. I should have been there for you when you were giving birth to our son but I wasn't by the way did it hurt?" He looked at the girl who nodded at him.
"Oh yeah I thought I was going to die."
"I should have known that as well but you cant stop me from knowing my son I want to be there my father was taken from me and I thought he was dead I cant let Liam go though life without me there to see it. Please Will understand that." He looked over the room to the crib and he felt Will's hand touch his arm and he looked at her and saw her face smiling at him.
"I wanted you to know but I chose to run but now you know about him and you have a choice about the next step but I think I know what you have chosen." Both smiled and realised they had a purpose beyond being a guardian or fighting evil but to look after a new life that was theirs to raise.
"What will happen after this is over?" Caleb asked the red head who was leaning against him.
"I don't know but I have a feeling we both will find a way to deal."
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