MUCH thanx go to my wonderful beta readers :3

Myraid Of Willows - xD having to put up with all the errors and my unformed ideas sworming around my head *bows*
Kim - For double checking that my 'fix' version after Myraid is done, at least has the grammer correct xD cuz im a grammer destroier

I was doing work for Mother Endelyon and Father Meven when I ran into Trefor, I was delivering a package to Dilys.

"Diya!"

"Hey Trefor, what's the rush?"

Trefor was huffing and puffing, did he run all the way here? How did he know I would even be here?

Oh duh. My violet hair must have given me away, yet again.

"Sidhe….Sneachta…"

"Sidhe Sneachta? Snowman hill, what about it?"

Dilys now came out, after hearing Trefor shout my name. She looked between us before waving me inside the house, which I entered happily.

"What is the meaning of this Trefor? I have an important delivery."

That's all I heard before I got inside the house. Placing the package on the counter, I walked back outside as fast as possible but whatever happened, I'd missed already. Trefor was gone but Dily had a serious face on-- well…one more serious than normal.

"Diya?"

"Yes?"

I ran to her side, waiting patiently as she thought about what she was trying to say.

"Star and Yuki, they're in school right?"

"Yeah?"

"…Trefor says that he thinks he just saw your girls going into Sidhe Sneachta."

"WHAT!? Bye Dilys! Tell Endelyon I'm taking lunch now." I screamed as I ran towards Snowman Hill.

Dilys screamed something, but I couldn't make it out, and when I passed Trefor, he shouted something too but he was so out of breath, I probably wouldn't have comprehended it even if I was closer. Or maybe he was going to try to stop me, but he didn't.

When I finally reached Snowman Hill, I think I realized what everyone was trying to warn me about. In the land of snow…I was wearing a short dress - the Ceremonial Dress that was sold in town, in Malcom's shop. It had a dark blue and a dark purple coat, with a black belt too. Thankfully I was wearing my black Klaus' Grace Greave boots.

I was there for all of two minutes before my metal shoes suddenly betrayed me and I was walking with a lovely layer of ice on my feet. I was shivering like mad, and to make matters worse, I suddenly-- out of the blue-- knew what Trefor's one word shout had been.

"Weapon."

Coyotes roamed the area galore. When had there ever been this many? Or I had never seen this many! I ducked behind a tree and looked around for anything that moved…and wasn't covered in coarse brown fur. Suddenly, I saw a flash of color of pink or orange, I couldn't tell, moving by the snowmen.

"Star! Yuki! What in Morrighan's name are you doing!?"

I ran over to the snowman and at once regretted moving out of my shade. Almost instantly a pack of coyotes surrounded me. I grabbed what I assumed was Star's hand and pulled her protectively into my arms as I was about to take on the overgrown mongrels.

I gave the first coyote a good kick in the muzzle. Metal boots are awesome!

Then again, what good are legs where there're only two of them, and ten things to kick?

I almost screamed as I felt their teeth sink into my skin. Almost, because I had to show the girls that I still had the upper hand when obviously, I didn't.

Suddenly, my old fighting instincts kicked in as I shouted out the name of one of my loyal friends.

"Summon Knightprince!" I called out desperately.

A gray wolf appeared out of nowhere and in no time flat, he took down each coyote with no problem at all. I smiled as my wolf snarled menacingly, seeing that more were coming. I looked around, and Yuki was nowhere to be seen, but I ran off with Star as fast as I could.

~*~*~

"Starlin! What were you doing there!?"

I put her down once I made it back to town, and clutched her hand tightly in mine. It was then that I realized something.

"Um…you're not Star."

In front of me stood a small girl, maybe even younger than Star. Instead of blonde hair, hers was a pinkish orange. In place of Star's innocent blue eyes were fiery red ones, just like those of my husband…which meant only one thing.

"No Ma'm." said the small girl.

"Where are your parents?"

"My daddy is around…I should go back."

"It's too dangerous! Come with me home, I'll grab some gear and we can head back out there to wait, okay?" I try to sound my most motherly, which seemed to have worked because the girl smiles slightly and nods.

I take her hand and walk back into town; sadly, the gate isn't open to home so I have to summon my most used pet, Ivoryx, a unicorn. The girl is in awe by the glowing horse which makes me laugh, especially since Ivory is very affectionate and rubs against the girl instantly.

~*~*~

We're back in Snowman Hill. I started a camp fire this time, so we wouldn't freeze our tails off. I am wearing my old armor, a pure black Kirinusjin's Half-plate armor. It's a bit tight around the hips, arm slots and the waist.

Need to lay off the…just about everything I eat. I've turned into a pig.

While I'm mentally beating myself up, my trusty claymore is on my back. The spirit inside hums quietly to himself, my dearest Zeiyo.

I look over to my side, the little girl is sitting with her knees to her chest. Almost instantly I recognize that look, since most of my kids do it, that 'I want to go home already and everything to be safe' look.

"You're dad should be coming soon."

"…"

"So…I'm Diya!"

"…I'm Triona."

Least I got a name.

"That's a pretty name."

"…Thank you."

She smiles faintly again which only makes me smile. We sat in silence, only exchanging a few words before it is starting to get dark. I stand up and dust the snow off me, Zeiya suddenly appears to me.

"We better go home. As much as I love being outside, I've been sleeping for over five years so I'm not exactly ready to take on a big challenge." He worriedly states.

I turn to the child and bend slightly with my hands on my knees, "Triona? You can come home with me tonight and we can keep looking tomorrow."

She doesn't reply.

"The fire is about out, I'm sure you're hungry and it's dangerous out here. What do you say?"

She doesn't move an inch. I start wondering if maybe the girl lied about having parents and if she might be an orphan.

"…Daddy said he was going to show Ruairi where Tarlach is. I'm not suppose to move from here or else I could get in trouble or hurt."

"Is Ruairi you're brother?"

"No." her cheeks take a pink tint and I smile faintly at the young love.

"Well, as a parent myself. I wouldn't want my child staying out here alone."

She doesn't move still, so I decide to compromise.

"Okay, new idea. How about we go to my house, I make some food for my children and grab us something to bite. Then we come back, with warmer clothes and full bellies, how about that?"

Before she can even speak, her stomach lets out a small growl and instantly her face turns scarlet red as she buries her head on her lap. The gesture was so cute, I couldn't help but laugh. Triona finally looked up at me and had childlike eyes.

"Who are you?" a deep voice says from behind.

"Diya! Look out!" Zeiyo screams.

Before I can even stand up straight, I was smacked into the air and landed on the snow which was hard and cold.

My muscles scream out in pain, whatever I was hit with was hard but not sharp. I blame my train of thought on my brother's fooling around, as I think.

Who the hell just PIMP slapped me!?

I get up as fast as my body let me and whips out my sword, Zeiyo is ready to fight. I can feel his energy pulse in my hand, we are ready.

In front of me stood a dark knight. His helmet had horns, which if I weren't too concern about my life, I would be terrified of. My eyes scan him all over, and mind freaks as I see the sword he's wielding. It's double his size, my poor claymore was nothing compare to size. His huge body is even bigger than a bear.

Okay, I'm exaggerating! No human can be bigger than a bear. But damn it! He close enough to one.

"Who are you?" he repeats.

"Triona! Run! Run to town!" I scream as my motherly instincts kick in and I charge at the large target.

Next thing I knew, I was on my back, staring at the stars. This time, my head was swirling around and I coughed up blood. I rolled too my side and at least get to my knees, and suddenly Zeiyo is shouting, again.

"Diya! Oh my god, you're bleeding! Quick! Summon a pet!" he screams but my head is splitting in half, I let him lean on the floor and hold my head with my free hand.

"Triona!" shouted a new voice.

"Ruairi!" Triona replied, running to the figure.

I must have been knocked hard. Because I could swear that I saw the Ruairi-- I only know what he looks like because of the portraits in the castle.

Suddenly, the dark knight stood towering above me and lifted me like I weighed nothing. Zeiyo dropped out of my hands, slipping to the snowy ground, but I could do nothing about it. My vision and hearing began to fade, a consequence of the large amount of blood I'd lost and was still loosing.

"Triona! Are you okay?" The dark knight asked.

"I'm fine…" she replied quietly.

Right before I totally fainted, I could have sworn I heard her call the dark knight father, but then again, I could've also sworn that I saw Ruairi, and my husband.