Rain: Chapter 10

I didn't want to leave Mark's arms that following morning but I knew we had to get back before Paul figured out where we were. So we got up and took a nice hot shower together. Of course we weren't able to control our passion for one another and we ended up making love yet again. This time however, he kept it slow so we could make the feeling last a lot longer. It took us an hour or so to get out of that shower and finally get dressed.

When we reached the realm of darkness, we were shocked to see smoke rising from the mansion. Mark's face went blank and he turned to me and placed his hands on my shoulders.

"Carmen listen, I'm going to send you somewhere ok? We are no longer safe here,"

"But where are you going?" I asked.

"Don't worry about that right now, I'll meet you there later but for now just trust me Ok?"

I nodded and then he kissed me before shoving me back threw the portal. When I landed, I ended up falling in a forest. I looked around just to see if I recognized the place, but I didn't. I stood up and decided to follow the only pathway out of the woods that I saw. As I followed it, little fairies came out the trees and circled around me, giggling and sprinkling their dust all over me. When it all settled, my clothing had changed. I was wearing a baby pink gown that was strapless and really full. My hair even changed, it was in lots of spiral curls and very shiny.

I continued to follow the path until it led me to giant white castle. I looked at it in awe as the sun's rays lit it up. I walked up to the gate and touched it. To my surprise it opened up and I stepped passed it. Slowly I approached the large doors of the castle. I didn't know where I was or why Mark sent me here but I really felt drawn to the place. Before I could open the doors to the castle, they opened on their own. I froze at first but then I saw a man approaching me from inside the castle. He was kind of handsome with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and a smile that kind of made me trust him.

"Princess Carmen, it's nice to see you finally made it here." He said as he took my hand and kissed it. I pulled away from him and took a few steps back.

"Who are you?" I asked.

He laughed, "Why, I'm your Godfather, Edge. I'm also your mother's right hand man."

I gasped, "My mom? Is she here?"

"Of course she is here; this is the Realm of Light. She is the queen here."

"So…I'm not just a sorceress? I'm a princess too?"

He nodded and then asked me to follow him. "I'm glad The Undertaker protected you like he has. You have become a very fine young woman."

I blushed, "Well he's a fine man himself…"

Edge turned and smiled at me, "Ah, so your mother was right. You have fallen for The Lord of Darkness."

"Is that a bad thing?" I asked.

"It will be if your father finds out. He fears that you will become too powerful and will eventually destroy him."

I shook my head, "He needs to be destroyed…especially after the way he has treated my mother."

Edge agreed and then we stopped in front of two more doors. "Your mother is very anxious to meet you. Just promise you won't hold all of this against her."

I nodded and then stepped through the doors behind him. The throne room was very large, with marble floors and a glass ceiling. The walls were also marble and lined with many guards in silver suits of armor. Everything was perfect, but nothing was more perfect than the queen herself. She seated on the throne in front of us with a big white dress on and a smile on her face. Her icy blue eyes gazed down at me with a look of joy and happiness. She stood up and approached us, meeting us halfway.

"Your majesty, Princess Carmen has arrived." Edge told her.

She smiled at me and then opened her arms for me to hug her. I was nervous at first but emotions took over and I flew into her arms. I then began crying uncontrollably.

"It's you, it's really you," I cried.

"Yes dear, it is. I'm so sorry I left you behind with that monster." She said.

I stepped back from her and wiped my eyes, "It's alright mom, I know you did it just to protect me."

She smiled and then kissed my forehead. "You are so beautiful…more beautiful than I imagined."

"So are you honestly. I saw a picture of you but you are prettier in person."

She smiled, "well I'm glad to hear that darling…now why were you sent here? I wasn't expecting to see you until next month."

I looked away from her for a few seconds, "The Realm of Darkness is no longer safe. The Undertaker sent me here and he said that he would be coming later. His mansion was destroyed."

My mom looked at Edge, "Then he's figured it out then…"

"What do you mean?" he asked.

She looked at me and then back at him, "He knows that I'm alive now and he's figured out how to get into the Realms…take her and hide her some place safe."

Edge nodded and took me by the hand. I pulled away from him, "No, I want to help you."

"Carmen you aren't strong enough to face him yet my dear. He will kill you on sight,"

"Mom, you've been facing him alone long enough, it's time that I stay and help you." I told her.

She sighed and then hugged me, "I love your courage sweetie but please don't make this harder than it needs to be Ok?"

I sighed and then gave up with the argument. Edge took my hand and was about to lead me out of the castle when the doors came flying open and I was flung backwards. I crashed into the wall and then landed on my belly.

"Carmen!" my mother yelled.

"Oh don't worry…I'm sure our little girl is quiet alright."

I looked up and saw my father dressed in a black suit, red tie, and a pale face. His hair was jet black and slicked back smoothly. He looked at me and smiled, "She looks lovely doesn't she?"

"Stay away from her!" Edge yelled as he stepped in front of my father. Paul looked at him and then he went flying over by me.

"Why Rain darling, I thought you had better reinforcements than that!"

My mother's eyes narrowed and she prepared herself for battle. "Why are you here?"

Paul laughed, "I thought that would be obvious my dear…I've come for my daughter."

"Well you'll have to go through me in order to get her."

"That shouldn't be much of a problem. You were always a weakling…."

After that comment there was a lot of exchange of powerful blast, most of which my mother countered. I tried to stand, but there was a sharp pain in my side so unbearable that I fell to my knees. Edge got up and ran to my side.

"Are you alright Princess?"

I shook my head, "No my side hurts,"

He quickly picked me up and ran towards the door.

"Wait, we can't leave her!" I cried.

"She'll be fine Carmen, trust me your mother is stronger than you think."

I tried looking back over his shoulder to see the battle but became overwhelmed by the pain in my side. I soon passed out in Edge's arms.