It had been weeks since the Royal Family had been torn apart. Maria was still refusing to believe she had anything to do with it. Where as James had told her Paige was always going to be his daughter no matter what she was or where she was. Bobby had returned to Jarrett Farm with Angelina, Taryn and Shannon. They had settled in quickly, getting the farm back to working order and the girls riding their horses around the vast land. Even some of their old neighbours had popped by to say hello and welcomed Bobby back like he had never left. Winter and Gunner had been searching every day for the two they called Prince and Princess, sending a raven to James every day to keep him updated although they hadn't had any look in finding either of them.

James had informed those who called Storms Landing home, the rumours were true and the beloved Prince Seth and Princess Paige were now vampires as well as they had left the kingdom after an incident with the queen. Much to Maria's dismay. He also informed the kingdom his trusted friends had been sent out to find and return them to the kingdom. As well as stating he would announce something that would effect the future of the kingdom upon the return of Paige, Seth, Raya and the pups. He knew more than anyone Maria wasn't going to like the announcement but he also knew as the King he was the only one who could make the decision. He had made the decision of appoint the missing pair his heirs upon returning to ensure the survival of the kingdom he had ruled over for so long.

"Gunner, what's wrong?" asked Winter, when she realised her husband had stopped, they had searched all of Paige's favourite places to go and Seth's yet come up empty handed when looking for them. At James's order they went to Black Rock Palace first. He knew that particular place would hold a lot of meaning to them, as it was the last place they went to as humans. "Gunner" called Winter when she didn't receive any answer from him, instead he looked as if he was figuring something out, or at least trying to. Winter at least knew it was something to do with the task at hand. She knew he would know small details about Paige only those who lived during that time period would know.

"We've been looking in all the wrong places" spoke Gunner in response, after at least ten minutes of silence from when Winter had asked him what was wrong. He could tell she was confused by the words he had spoken. As evidence by her expression. "We are looking in the places Paige and Seth like to go. When we should be looking in the places that meant something to Paige and Tyler, their past selves" continued Gunner, revealing what he meant and hopefully figuring it out. He smiled slightly, although he never met Tyler Black, he had listen to the original Paige when she spoke of him and how much she missed him being around. Even he never figured out how the boy was reincarnated when he was human when he died. He could remember her wearing the necklace around her neck with the ring Tyler had given her, always touching it when she thought about what could have been had her father no killed him. The same necklace Gunner returned to the ten year old version when he seen took her back home to Storms Castle. He knew by now she would remember what it was as would Seth and be thankful someone had kept it safe for her.

"So where would they go? Since you knew Paige back then" asked Winter. She knew she wouldn't be much help on the subject, due to only knowing the reincarnation of each. Although she had been told many times by Gunner there wasn't much difference between the two Paige's. The only difference being one was human when he met them and the age in which they were turned into vampires. The original one being nineteen and this one being twenty two. He smiled before looking up to the moon, using it has his compass hoping he would be able to remember the location of the small city that had served as their meeting point and safe haven. He could always remember going their with Paige when she visited the place in order to remember her once happiness.

"Paige mentioned after Tyler was killed where their spot was. It was named after the Tanzanite found there but the residents called it by another name" replied Gunner, remembering only small pieces of information about the place. "James never knew of it, but Paige would go there for a week every year to remember her lost love. I remember going with her on a few occasions" quickly added Gunner, hoping by talking about it then he would remember the name of the place and hopeful its exact location. Winter smiled when he heard the description, she knew the place. There was only one place she knew of that was famously know for the Tanzanite mined there.

"Onyx River Peaks" excitedly responded Winter, a smile on her lips when Gunner looked towards her. "Its to the east, two days from here. Three days from Storms Landing" she continued, knowing its location from when she was a slave, it was a few hundred miles from where she herself was located as a slave. She had always wanted to go there as a human and that longing hadn't changed when she became a near immortal. If anything it made her desire to visit the rumoured beautiful place even more. She had no idea the beautiful princess would go there to see her true love. Although it brought a small smile to her lips to think they would return to where their previous selves hadn't once been. The two soon set off east, as quickly as possible. They knew the sun would be rising soon thrust render them to the shadows until it once again set.

At Storms Landing, James was with Eric who had spotted both Kevin Thorn and Milo Harris around the castles land. They had also once again sent for Chris and his wife, hoping they would be able to get their son to see sense before it was too late. And before someone who called the castle home was hurt, or worse killed. James knew all to well he would have to confront Kevin sooner or later, the man's hatred for him had taken his daughter from him years prior, he couldn't risk one of his sons suffering the same fate. He still could not bring himself to forgive himself for what happened to Paige when she was exposed to the sunlight at the hands of Sir Christopher Daniel, still feeling the guilt as Paige was the one who paid for the mistakes he made. He would be even worse if one of his sons, who were no threat to anyone was a casualty of the battle that was to come.

"My King" came the voice of one of the many men who was on his kings guard. When he turned, he didn't recognise the man, assuming he was one of the replacements for one that was off or had been sent to do something else. "A raven from Gunner and Winter arrived, with a message addressed directly to you" added the solider, clad in the realms armour and colours, it was obvious to most he was a proud man, and stunned to an extent to be in the presence of the king who had ruled for so long. He smiled as he handed James the parchment with the message on. Leaving swift shortly after, once again leaving the king to his thoughts.

James,

We think we may have figured out where Paige and Seth went. I believe they have returned to the place where they first met during their past lives. Onyx River Peaks. It is a place that holds a lot of meaning to the pair of them. And a place where they would most likely settle and want to raise Raya.

Both Winter and myself have checked all the places she would go. Jarrett Farm – Bobby, Angelina and the girls are doing well by the way. Its like they have been there the entire time and the farm is once again thriving. We have also checked Black Rock Palace and Knight's Hold. We even went to Seth's birth place. Coming up empty handed on all of them.

We are on our way to Onyx River Peaks now. And should be there in a few days time. To which we will send you another message. Hopefully this time with the good news that we have located them and are bringing them home. Although Winter believed there will be a lot of convincing to do on the part of Paige. Yes we have the letters you wrote to both of them with us and the one addressing the announcement you want to make. And we will deliver them as promised.

See you soon old friend

Gunner

James smiled when he read over the small letter. Although he never knew where his daughter and Tyler Black had met. He knew after he had killed Tyler just how much Paige loved him and seen then it wasn't fake as he original thought it was. It was real love between them. He had regretted his actions and decision to kill the young man, after that. He had unintentionally broke his own daughter's heart and forced her to hate him for at least three centuries. Something he didn't wish to happen again. He knew Maria would want to know what was going on, and why he was so determined to bring Paige home when she had made the decision to leave and forfeit her title as Princess and his daughter. It wasn't long before Maria entered the throne room, a small smile on her lips as she had just seen JJ, riding around the gardens on his horse and practising his sword fighting with his teacher.

"Gunner and Winter believe they know where Paige and Seth went" spoke James, this being the first time in weeks since he had actually spoke to Maria. If he was honest he didn't know how to act around her since she was the reason why Paige and Seth left in the first place. Even if she was refusing to admit or even acknowledge it was her words to hurt Paige and motivated her to leave the place she had called home for so long. "They are going there now and we should hear from them again in two days time" added James, he could tell by Maria's expression she didn't want to hear that, or even want her own daughter to return.

"Why are you so determined to find her James? She left the kingdom and forfeit her title as Princess. She made it clear she didn't want to return" spoke Maria, more out of curiosity than anything. She had noticed how hostile he had become towards her, yet his attitude hadn't changed towards JJ. How was she supposed to confide in her own husband when he refused to talk to her, and all he did when she was around was do the things any king would do and try his hardest to stay strong. Either that or he would be in the throne room looking at the portrait of Paige and Seth on their wedding day.

"Because she is my daughter Maria. This is her home. You may have disowned her but I can never do that. I lost her once when someone took her away, when I had to watch her burn, now I have lost her again because you can't accept she is a vampire and will never be victimised again" replied James answering her question yet keeping his eyes on the portrait almost like he was afraid it would disappear if he didn't keep an eye on it. He knew she was angry and more than likely wanting to know about this announcement he was going to make up on their return. Yet he refused to tell her anything about it or even mention it when she was around.

"How can I love someone who could lose control and slaughter their own family members? Who can no longer go out in sunlight or even be exposed to it without being burned. How can I love the woman she has become, knowing that JJ will one day ask questions on why he ages and his sister does not?" responded Maria, not seeing James getting angrier with every word she spoke. She couldn't hear his breaths getting deeper and heavier, or see him slowly turning red with anger. The more she went on the more he began to wonder who the woman stood behind him was. She was not the same one in which he married years prior. She wasn't the concerned mother he had made his queen and found his happiness with. He didn't even recognise her any more.

"You are such a hypocrite Maria" responded James trying his hardest not to shout at her or lose his temper. When he turned around to face her, he could see the shock spreading over her features at what he had said to her. "You say you can't love someone like that yet you loved me when I was a vampire. How am I different from Paige and Seth?" asked James not bothering to wait for her answer, or even to check she was okay. "From where I am standing Paige and Seth maybe vampires but you are the one who has changed. I don't even recognise you any more Maria, the woman standing before me now is not the one I married. The woman I married wouldn't just abandon her child over something like this" added James before leaving the room, leaving Maria with tears in her eyes and to think of the words he had spoke as well as the woman she had become. She wondered what had caused his sudden outburst and to question her feeling and emotions towards the man she had married so long ago.

Two days later.

Gunner and Winter had finally arrived at Onyx River Peaks, although it was in the early hours of the night, the small city that was there seem to thrive and come alive during those hours. People past them with a hello, others just looked at the pair and went on with what they were doing. Winter had guessed to them, they were just two regular tourist that happened to find their small city and had been amazed by it. She had to it admit, the city was more beautiful than she ever imagined it to be, she could understand why Paige and Seth would come to the small city. It was amazing and out of the way. Yet it seemed to thrive better than most cities that were hidden as well as theirs was. You could even argue it was thriving better than Storms Landing.

"Excuse me sir, we are looking for a young couple with a child, and some dire wolf pups. Have you seen them?" asked Gunner, he was sure some of them knew who he was, as they would have likely recognised Paige when she step foot into the city. "The girl is Paige, long raven hair, pale skin brown eyes. And the man is called Seth, two toned hair, brown eyes, about six foot. They would have at least six pups with them and a baby girl, no more than a few months old" spoke Gunner describing what the pair looked like. The man he spoke to simply smile and pointed over to the small street of houses to the left. "Thank you good sir" added Gunner before walking down the small street with Winter. It wasn't long before they seen the dire wolf pups running around in the garden of the last house. The one with the stable attached to it. To which both smiled at each other and walked up the small garden path, gently knocking on the front door. It wasn't long before Seth answered. He step aside as soon as he saw them.

"How'd you find us?" asked Seth when he lead them to the living room. It had been almost three months since they left and settled in the small place. It was there Seth learnt more about his past life and enjoyed the life he had gained, and the time he got to spend with his wife and daughter. He knew Paige would come down as soon as she had fed and put Raya down to sleep for the night. He could remember telling Paige, James would send someone out looking for them even when they had willingly chose to leave the kingdom. He had lost count how many times they thought someone knocking on their door was a scout send out by James to find them.

"I remembered something about Paige. Every year she would visit this city anything from a week up to a month a year. And it was the last option" responded Gunner, hearing Paige coming down the stairs. She smiled when she seen them, and knew as Seth did why they were there. "You know why we are here. James sent us the morning after you left to find you and bring you home" added Gunner, seeing the way Seth looked at Paige with the I told you so look. To which she just smiled and looked down. "He asked us to give you two these" continued Gunner, handed the two letters James had written before they left on their quest. Winter gave Paige her one where as Seth was given his by Gunner.

Paige,

I know right now you are feeling lost and don't know where you belong. But I just want you to know I love you, and no matter where you are or even what you are human or vampire. You will always be my daughter. I know I have to let you see that in your own time, as I have hope you will come home and I can once again embrace you after so long apart. I lost you once from someone taking you away, now because of the actions of Maria I been forced to lose you again.

Whether you come home or not is your choice, but wherever you are. You will always be Princess Paige of Storm's Landing and my rightful heir. Reincarnation or not, you are my daughter, and I know you hold the memories of both lives as does Seth. You are a princess Paige and always will be, as will Raya. I know what the people of my kingdom want, and that is for you, Seth, Raya and the pups to return.

I hope you do return my beautiful daughter, if not now then before my time as king ends and I join your real mother to watch over you and your family. But if fate should have it, I do not see you before that time. Then I wish you all the best and love that I can give. If you do not wish to return then I understand. Send Gunner and Winter back with a message and your location and I will come and see you, I can live without a lot of things. But my daughter is not one of them.

I love you Paige, Always and forever.

Your father

King James

Paige smiled when she read the letter, although with tears in her eyes. He was hoping so much that she would return and had named her heir even now. And wished so much she would return but would understand if she chose not to. Gunner walked over to her and wrapped her in his arms. He wanted to do that as soon as he seen her, he considered both Paige and Seth family. He knew James was aware of that, even when she was a child he made sure she was safe as best he could. Even having to get Milo to leave the castle after it became apparent he wasn't going to leave her alone. Seth read over his letter quietly, although he could see Paige being embraced by Gunner and Winter watching him closely.

Dear Seth,

First off I would like to apologies to you, for what happened when we met in your previous life. As Tyler Black. When I met you and found you were human, I was surprised but thought the love between you and Paige was fake. Plus I didn't really like the idea of a human and vampire being together. It was only after I had killed you, did I realise how mistaken I was. Seeing how heart broken she was and how much pain she was in, did I realise it was real between the two of you. She hated me for centuries after that. I had a castle built for her. She went on to name it Black Rock Palace. After you her one and only true love.

If you were wondering why you were reincarnated it. It was because of me. Once I realised it was real love between you and Paige. I tracked down a sorcerer, they preformed a ritual that would bring you back around the same time as Paige if she was to ever die. I saw how much she loved you so it was my way of making it up to her. I promise you I will never do that to you or her again. In any life time.

I want to thank you. For looking after my little girl and loving her even when you thought I was a monster. You saw the good in her even when you struggled to adjust to being a vampire. You never once shut her out, instead you have been honest with her. That is why you are the one I name as next king of Storms Landing. You are everything a king should be, you were as a human and even more so now as a vampire. Where as most lose their morals when they turn, you haven't, you stayed strong and true. And I know that is because of Raya.

I only ask you to return with Paige, Raya and the pups. But if you do not then I will understand. I know you will always put Raya and Paige above all else, something I wish I had done on so many occasions. I wish so much right now I was a single father again. With Paige and you here with me. If you do not return then I will come and visit you, that way I will be able to see the boy who risked his life to reunite me with my little girl and the man who saved her life on so many occasions.

Until we meet again

King James

Seth read the letter with a smile on his lips, he knew King James would always do what was best for Paige. He had planned for so much and even admitted past mistakes as well as told him some of the missing information of his past life and how it was he was reincarnated when he was a simple human. It wasn't long before he walked over to Paige, she knew he had finally found the missing information she was unable to give him. He gently kissed her before wrapping her in his arms, almost like he was putting her in a protective bubble away from all the pain.

"Lets go home Paige. Where we truly belong" whispered Seth, feeling her nod against his chest as he stoked her hair. He knew how much she missed Kings Landing, and how being away from the place they had met in their currently life was going against something they promised each other when they married almost two years prior. "We promised each other we would raise our child in the place we met. Storms Landing. Its time to go home" added Seth once again whispering. He knew she would remember that. It wasn't long before both gave the news they would return home, on the condition Paige didn't have to be anywhere near Maria, regardless whether the other woman was queen.