CHAPTER 4.
'' Does the phrase 'for the honor of grayskull' mean anything to you? ''
'' No. '' Adora replied after a moment. ''Why? I should?''
''I do not know. I heard it somewhere and when I heard it, the person who spoke said that you would know what it meant. ''
'' How strange, they must have mistaken me for another queen. '' 'Queen' why was this so strange to speak?
Lyna was surprised. She did not like being a messenger, but something told her to tell that blond man that the queen had no idea what the phrase meant.
'' Majesty, I would like to go and see a friend ... I can ... ''
''Go? Of course yes. And thank you again. ''
'' You are welcome. '' She left the room calmly. His mind trying to find a way to go back and tell the blond man.
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James called his man-at-arms to his office.
"Did you call me, majesty?" Keldor asked.
'' Yes, I want to ask you a favor. The queen has not been feeling well. I wish you'd keep an eye on her. Any fainting, shortness of breath, confusion she has, I want to be informed immediately. ''
''Of course sir.''
''You can go. ''
Keldor left the room.
'' Why all this care? '' Susan asked as she entered the room.
"'Cause they're signs we have to strengthen the spell." James smiled. "I worked hard to get here. You think I would not protect what I have conquered. ''
'' No, you're not a fool not to protect all that. ''
''Thank you. Now, excuse me, I have a kingdom to rule. "
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That night she was chosen to serve the prisoners again. This time Lyna didn't complain about being chosen.
Lyna heard them talking again and realized they were silent as she entered the hall again. Because it was an isolated part of the palace, there was only one guard and that guard was far from being found. Change of guards. She thought.
"Lyna ?!" Teela exclaimed. ''You did it?''
"I did," she replied almost whispering, averting her eyes at Adam, Lyna replied. '' She does not know the meaning of the phrase you said. ''
"Did she sketch any reaction when you asked?" Hawk asked.
Lyna turned to him. ''Not. None. What does this phrase mean anyway? ''
'' We can't talk, it's a secret. And it was our best option to restore things, '' Adam answered this time.
"Restore?" She handed over the food.
"It may sound strange, but the Eternia we know is very different," Duncan said.
'' Even though I really want to know, we do not have time. I just came to say that to you. I'll try back again at the party today. ''
"Party?" Hawk asked.
'' To introduce Princess Alexandra to the kingdom. ''
Hawk punched a wall. '' That son of a ... ''
''Sea Hawk. '' Adam, Teela and Duncan exclaimed.
'' I have every right to speak. Alexandra is not Caspian's daughter, she's mine! ''
"But in this version of Eternia no one knows that, Hawk!" Adam exclaimed.
"Wow, is this serious?" Lyna asked in surprise.
'' Time is up, maid. '' The guard warned as he entered the hallway and she had to leave. "I'll be back tomorrow," she whispered and the heroes nodded.
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Before the ball, Lohni and another maid were chosen to help the queen prepare.
Lohni made a hairstyle in Adora and looked at the queen's face. '' Are you all right, Your Majesty? ''
'' I am, '' Adora replied quickly. ::: For the honor of Grayskull. This phrase is familiar to me, but what could that mean?::: She looked thoughtful at the mirror.
The two servants looked at each other and then returned to help the queen as the king entered the room.
''Good night, girls. Good night my dear.''
He kissed Adora's hair as Lohni and the other maid responded.
''Majesty.''
''You looks happy. Anything special I should know? "Adora asked.
"Nothing you do not already know." He smiled and went into the closet. '' And how is our little princess? ''
'' Sleeping again. ''
'' Is it normal for a baby to sleep that much? ''
'' She sleeps the usual amount for a baby her own age. Don't worry. Oh, and I'm probably going to leave the ball early. It will be a lot of noise for her for a long time. ''
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"I'll introduce you to Princess Alexandra Eyria Glenn Sea." James exclaimed into the microphone as he smiled.
Adora was smiling as she held her daughter in her arms.
Everyone clapped and then the family sat down in the chairs in the center of the table. The ball was completely magnificent and everyone was enjoying themselves.
The music started playing and most of the couples went to the dance floor. "Are you coming?" James asked and Adora shook her head, no. She was still tired.
After the third song, the king returned and saw Adora take her daughter, who was now crying in her arms. Adora nodded out of the room and spoke. '' I think I'd better go to bed. Alexa is already tired of all the noise and my headache has returned. ''
James nodded and kissed her. The first kiss on the lips they shared.
Adora left the kiss first and left the room quickly. ::: What's this, Adora? He's your husband!::: She thought.
When she reached her room, she calmed her daughter and as soon as the baby fell asleep, Adora put her in the crib. '' Good night, my dear. '' She kissed her daughter's head and turned away, but by the time she turned she stopped and sighed.
Flashback.
'' The room would look good in pastel tones. ''
"Or maybe a purple one." Adora commented, but then changed her mind, she and a red-haired woman looked at each other. "Pink." They exclaimed together.
The scene changes.
"I know the sex of my firstborn," Adora said. '' Even if I only go have the child in years. ''
'' You know, and what is it? '' An older woman with red hair and wearing Eternia's queen crown asked.
Again the scene changes.
'' Adora, you're the strongest woman I've ever met. You can do it, we'll have that baby. "A green-eyed redhead looked her in the eye and she squeezed his hand. '' Now again... ''
The scene changes.
Adora raises her sword and screams. '' For the honor of Grayskull! ''
End of Flashbask.
Because of the shock and the many emotions she felt during the sight, she dropped to her knees and leaned against the closet.
Breathing heavily, she looks around. '' What happened? '' She asks herself in a frightened way and gets up slowly. After she could walk to the bed, she sat up and took a deep breath. "It's just tiredness," she repeated to herself. '' You're just tired. ''
She gripped the blankets when another flashback came back and ended at once.
'' For the honor ... ''
She opened her eyes, closed it again, and took a deep breath. '' You're just tired, '' Adora repeated the phrase again. '' It's just tiredness. ''