(For an explanation of the supplement scenes, see the Author Notes)
Supplement Scene 1: (Ileana and Karsh find the twins)
Ileana's attention was caught by the fleeing figure of Lord Aron. He was running, though not quickly, up the pathway to the castle with what could only be the newborn twins in his arms. His female advisor was confused and she reached behind her, grabbing the collar of her partner.
"What?" Growled Karsh, keeping his eyes on the approaching darkess.
"Look!" She pointed to their king and the male advisor finally took notice.
"We have to follow him."
Karsh balked at the idea, "We're supposed to be guarding the castle walls."
"Fine, you stay. I'm going after him."
"Why?"
"Because something's wrong." She hiked up her skirt and took off toward the castle.
"Ileana!" Karsh yelled after her, "Ileana!"
She, of course, did not respond and he sighed. Karsh smacked his palm against the wall and ran after her. They both ran after Aron, following him into the darkened hallways. While neither of them ever called out to him or made any effort to acknowledge their presence, both of the advisors knew that Aron must have known they were there.
Upon reaching the conservatory, the advisors stopped short as they witnessed Aron fall to his knees upon the kingdom's crest.
"What's going on?" Whispered Ileana.
"I don't know!" He whispered back through gritted teeth.
Hiding behind the doorways, they peeked in at the scene before their eyes. Their king was draining the immense power he possessed, giving half to Artemis and half to Apolla. The amulets on the girls were glowing fiercely with the power that was bestowed upon them.
"Oh God." Murmured Karsh, looking behind them.
The Darkness was coming, surging through the halls. It was coming straight for them, and the two advisors gasped and tried to shield themselves from it. There was no need, it bypassed them and took Lord Aron.
Ileana looked at though she might scream, so Karsh held his hand over her mouth. Upon seeing that the Darkness was about to take the twins, the advisors rushed forward but halted at the next sight. The power that Aron had given to the twins surrounded them and forced back the evil.
Their window of opportunity was open and they rushed forward, grabbing up the twins. They knew the Darkness was weakened, but wouldn't wait for long. Everything was up to Miranda now, and they could only hope that after everything that happened today, that she would be up to the task.