Chapter 9
Alana sat down her hands trembled as she placed them on her lap.
" Why dont you lower your wand Alana " said the King.
" No way " snapped Alana. " Not until you tell me everything."
" What are you directing your spells at us , we are your parents. We love you."
" I dont know who you are " cried Alana. " I placed my trust in your word for the last sixteen years and now I discover it was all a lie. So sit back down and explain everything. Im not giving you a choice this time Father ,Im telling you to do it." The King obeyed and sat silently on his chair.
" What do you want to know? " asked Penelope gently.
" Who am I? How did you find me?"
Penelope nodded and looked up. " Sixteen years ago we were sitting in this very room on a dark, cold ,winters night. I had just turned out the lights and had turned to go to my room , when I heard horrible shrieking and screaming from the lake. I rushed into the drawing room and told Richard. He agreed to check it out and he got on Madeline our stallion and rode down to the lake. I felt , I had to go so I followed riding one of the spare horses. I saw Richard climb of Madeline and walk towards the lake. I called out to him , but he ignored me and I couldn't see why. I rushed over and grabbed his arm to get his attention, until I saw his face and upon it , what could only be a look of sheer terror."
" Go on " said Alana. Penelope nodded as tears streaked her pale pretty face.
" I turned to see what he was staring at and my heart stopped with fear. Annsliese Deacon was floating upon the surface of the water clutching a baby in her arms , above there was a ghostly woman not dead , just covered in a white dress and casting some type of spell. I rushed out forward and the woman saw me , she quickly cast a huge enchantment and Annsliese disapeared , but the baby remained in the water. I jumped into the water and grabbed the child. The woman or monster shrieked horribly and rose into the air. I pulled out my wand and stepped backwards. She demanded that I give her the baby or she would curse us for life. I said no and I passed the baby to Richard who was still very much dazed. She said this baby must die and she the Sorceress Elorza would become the rightfull ruler of the enchanted Kingdom. She said she needed to kill this baby and obtain the amulet. I yelled no again and this time , she striked sending red streaks of magic at us. But I quicky defended myself and Richard. I cast a spell that shielded us from her magic , I knew it would only last a short time , but she gave up with a yell and disappeared. We never saw her again. But we knew that you were in danger from this evil creature and so we decided not to tell you , as you would want to find out why she wanted to kill you. I loved you Alana and you were a blessing to Richard and I. We only lied to you , so as to protect you . We figured you would much prefer a happy safe life here in this kingdom , rather than a dangerous life there. I'm sorry Alana we only did this because we love you. Even Parents make mistakes , sometimes love can be cruel in its unusual ways."