Epilogue -

About an hour later everyone was back at the Power Port and the mood had definitely lifted with the revival of Allyria.

"Lemon?" Selena asked the queen after she'd poured some tea for her.

"Oh yes please Selena," Allyria replied. "I simply cannot thank all of you enough for your hospitality and of course for bringing me back."

"You were never destined to die," Karlia replied. "We all believe that."

"Thank you Karlia," the queen expressed gratefully. "Yes two centuries is a little young to pass on I agree."

Everyone smiled politely.

"Well, I'd better take the stake up to the elder's," Leo chimed in. "Thank you for allowing me to do this Allyria."

"You're welcome Leo," Allyria replied. "Besides hopefully they can use it to study how to bring about some more. It would be nice to have an extra set on hand just in case."

Leo smiled and orbed away to deliver the stake.

Just then the sound of a cell phone could be heard and Allyria walked calmly over to her handbag. Fishing it out she answered.

"Hello?" she asked politely.

But quite quickly her expression changed as she then looked rather concerned.

"Oh," she replied. "Oh, I see."

Frowning themselves in concern none of the five remaining could help but look towards her.

"Well I suppose there's nothing that can be done then?" she queried. "Right…indeed…well, thank you for letting me know."

Allyria hung up the phone and glumly turned to face the others.

"Your majesty?" Philippe enquired concern dripping with each word.

"It seems," Allyria began taking a seat once more. "That my sister Chessie has now taken over the castle."

"What?!" everyone chorused, shocked to hear it.

"Indeed," Allyria replied. "Apparently her minions are guarding each entrance and we are no longer welcome."

"What does this mean mother?" Constant asked. "What about the kingdom?"

"I don't know Constant," Allyria replied. "I just don't know."

Just then Leo orbed back into the room.

"The elder's were quite intrigued when I handed them the stake," he said. "They also weren't pleased we were working with the vampires."

"And what did you say to that?" Philippe asked.

"I told them that it was in everyone's best that we remain loyal to them as they offer more then they will ever know." He replied.

Philippe rose from the couch and hugged his boyfriend.

"Honey!" he said. "I'm so proud of you."

Leo smiled; certainly he felt the weight of repression being lifted from his shoulders.

"Well thank you Leo," Allyria replied. "Although that doesn't really solve out dilemma. With Chessie having taken over the castle I don't know how we'll survive let alone work together."

But Philippe looked back towards his partner.

"Did you get it?" he asked.

"Yep," Leo replied smiling.

Philippe turned back to Allyria.

"Your majesty, we may be able to help you there," he said.

"Really?" Allyria replied. "Well, I am all ears."

Philippe smiled, recalling himself saying that to her not so long ago.

"Leo and I would like to make you an offer, but it comes with a contingency."

"Oh," Allyria replied. "I see."

"Provided you can offer asylum to the wolves in Matt's pack also, we'd like to offer you both the deed to Bloodworth's mansion."

"Are you joking?" Allyria replied, simply gob smacked. "How-How is that even possible?"

"The mansion was actually left to the elder's," Leo replied.

"Now before you say no," he continued noting the look on her face. "They have agreed to sign the deed over to you and to Matt's pack. It's obligation free of course you don't need to work with good or evil you'd be free to live your own lives and they've consented to put protection spells around the mansion to ensure your safety. Think of it as a sort of Olive branch for everything that's happened up until now."

"Oh Leo!" Allyria cried. "How could I ever thank you?"

"By accepting," Philippe replied now handing a tied up scroll to her which contained the deed to the mansion.

"Oh I do," Allyria replied. "I absolutely do! And of course Matt's pack can stay with us, I've always offered asylum to wolves and would be thrilled to live with them."

"Matt?" Philippe asked. "How do you feel about that?"

"Your majesty," Matt began shocked. "I accept your humble offer and will of course pass it on to my pack."

Matt shook the queen's hand and she unfurled the scroll, signing at the bottom making everything official.

"*"

Hours later and everyone was outside Bloodworth's mansion waiting for Randolph and the rest of Matt's pack to arrive.

"That's a nice thing you guys did for them," Selena said to Philippe as two shabby looking caravans came up the drive.

"It's the least we can do," Philippe replied. "Besides they're all family now."

As the caravans came to a halt, Matt got out and not too much later an older male with short brown hair and a chiseled square jaw dressed in a white tee and leather jacket followed him.

"Your majesty," Matt began as he neared Allyria. "Thank you once again for this tremendous offer."

"You're very welcome Matt," Allyria replied and then turned to the alpha. "Randolph! Lovely to see you again."

"Your majesty," Randolph replied. "This is so generous you always were gracious. My pack and I thank you and of course we have something for your table."

Steeping out of one of the caravan's now were two women one with long blonde hair and the other with short black hair. Both were carrying a lecturn that had been fashioned out of wood and had the carving of a vampire patting a wolf carved into it.

"Oh my goodness!" Allyria replied. "It's beautiful!"

"We're glad you like it your majesty," Randolph replied. "We all worked on it together."

"I know the exact place to put it," the queen remarked.

As the new pack starting moving their things in the power of three decided to help out. Naturally Selena helped Matt and the blonde woman, while Karlia and Constant helped the lady with short black hair. Meanwhile Philippe was helping Randolph as Leo and Allyria prepared drinks for everyone.

"There's not that much to carry," Randolph advised. "Comes from many years of living in caravans, not much room really."

He laughed and Philippe joined in.

"I'm just happy we could help you guys out," he replied. "For too long wolves have been kept in the dark. It's nice to see you guys not only finally having a residence but also working mutually with the vampires."

"Philippe what you have done," Randolph began. "Is something our father's could only have dreamed of. I can assure you it wont ever be forgotten."

Randolph held out his hand to shake Philippe's. But Philippe being Philippe forwent the hand shake and threw his arms around Randolph in a hug.

"I hug…a lot," he said to the wolf. "I hope that's ok."

"Absolutely Philippe," Randolph replied. "And please know we will always be here whenever you need us. You have shown us great respect and we offer back our loyalty."

"Coming from an alpha I really appreciate that," Philippe replied. "Thank you."

"*"

Not too much later, everything the wolves owned had been brought into the mansion. Karlia had already claimed her favourite room for Constant, insisting he take that one for memories sake, but really wanting it for the TV. Allyria had claimed the master bedroom and both could be found in the west wing of the mansion.

This left the east wing to the wolves and despite there being 7 of them in total everyone ended up with a room to themselves, the largest going to Matt in gratitude of the power of three and knowing that Selena would come over to visit.

By now everyone was sitting in the casual sitting room drinking coffee and tea and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. A fire crackled nearby and the warmth they felt physically was also very much felt spiritually between them all.

Just then the door bell rang and Allyria got up to see who it was with Constant following her. As the sitting room was to the left of the main entrance the rest positioned themselves to see who it might be.

As Allyria opened the door she was surprised to notice her sister standing there. Though she was shocked, years of royalty as the queen had taught her not to react to potential enemies.

"Chessie," she stated simply.

"Your majesty," Chessie began in a state of panic. "The castle…it…it…"

"What is it Chessie?" the queen asked in a bored tone not at all seeming concerned. "What's happened now?"

"It burned to the ground," Chessie replied. "All of my minions have been killed. I only just got out alive."

"I see," Allyria replied, looking at Constant who reflected a look of confidence back at her.

"Well, what do you plan on doing now?" she asked her sister.

"I have nowhere to go," Chessie replied. "I'm…I'm sorry for the havoc I've caused."

"Havoc?" Constant questioned. "That's what you're calling this?!"

The queen placed her arm around her son's shoulder.

"Constant dear," she said warmly. "Why don't you go back to the others? No doubt they'll be wanting a refill hmmm?"

Constant didn't like the fact that Allyria was so obviously shooing him away, but he followed his mother's orders anyway leaving the entrance hall at once.

"Chessie," Allyria finally replied. "I am most aggregied at what you have done and I almost don't want to forgive you. But what sort of a queen would I be if I didn't?"

Chessie beamed.

"Thank you sister," she replied desperately. "Thank you."

"Don't thank me yet," the queen replied. "I'll grant you asylum, however for committing the crime of heresy you will be punished."

She turned to the sitting room and called out.

"Parvati! Jeremy!" she cried out as two of the cubs from the pack raced to her side. "Arrest this woman for the crime of treason to her people. She shall be locked away until a time to determine sentencing can be arranged."

Parvati and Jeremy did exactly as they were told as they walked Chessie to the chamber that Philippe and Leo had been locked in earlier.

"*"

It was 6pm by the time everyone returned home. The wolves and vampires were getting along fiercely and the power of three decided to go home and to get some sleep. Constant and Matt had come along for the ride and both had continually thanked them for everything they had done to not only shelter them but to integrate the two species.

Now back in the living room, everyone was sitting around with cocoa preparing for bed.

"So Selena," Karlia asked smiling. "What exactly happened in that premonition of yours?"

"You had a premonition?" Leo asked freaking out. "Why didn't you tell me?!"

"Because Leo," Selena smiled. "It wasn't anything bad at all, no demons, no fighting."

"Then what did happen?" Leo enquired slightly confused.

"Well…" Selena smiled as she recalled that perfect moment. "Karlia kissed Constant and then you two kissed. It was a very happily ever after moment."

Karlia couldn't wait any longer as she pulled Constant towards him kissing him passionately.

Everyone smiled and Matt even wolf-whistled.

"Ok," Karlia said when they'd finished, turning to Philippe. "Your turn."

Philippe looked at Leo who smiled longingly at the man he loved and moments later they too shared a very passionate kiss.

"Yeah!" Karlia yelled out as Matt wolf-whistled again, while Selena and Constant smiled.

"I suppose all's well that ends well," Selena smiled happy with how everything had turned out.

"I agree," Karlia replied "And in the spirit of taking your Gram's advice Philippe, I'm going to spend the night with Constant at Bloodworth's."

"Tell the truth Karlia," Philippe replied smiling cheekily. "You just want to break in that TV."

Everyone else laughed.

"Well, I did finally find the remote," she answered smiling back.

As the pair rose, Philippe followed them to walk them out.

"Thanks again Philippe," Constant said for what seemed the millionth time. "You'll never know how much this means to us."

"Oh I think I have some idea," Philippe smiled hugging the man. "Let me know what happens with Chessie. I can't wait to hear how your mom rules on that one."

"Will do," Constant smiled back, before taking Karlia's hand and walking out the door.

"Be safe you two!" Philippe called out, closing the door behind them.

Not being able to keep the smile off his face Philippe walked back into the living room.

"So what are you two going to do?" Philippe asked.

"I'd like to stay the night if it's not too much of an imposition," Matt replied. "Keep this one safe."

"Out of trouble you mean," Selena smiled nudging him softly.

"That too," Matt smiled back, quickly kissing his girlfriend.

Leo made his way over to his boyfriend as Philippe glowed seeing just how happy his two friends were.

"No problem Matt," Philippe replied. "Anyone that makes Selena that happy is welcome to stay anytime. But after 36 hours of being awake I'm…."

Philippe yawned not being able to control it.

"Off to bed," he finished.

"I'll come too," Leo smiled suggestively.

"Ok Mr.," Philippe smiled. "But we're going to sleep, I'm exhausted."

Leo looked forlorn but Philippe smiled up at him.

"Don't pout," Philippe replied "I never said what possibilities the morning brings."

Leo's smile reappeared as Selena raised an eyebrow at the pair.

Looking longingly into his boyfriend's eyes, Leo took him into his arms and orbed them up to Philippe's bedroom.

THE END.