Chapter 8
Sophia hobbled over to Aunt Kallie's house. She and Marcus had four children, Peter, Katherine, Maria, and Claire, with one more on the way. Aunt Kallie greeted Sophia and the large family began to mingle and talk.
Every year there was a ball that lasted all week. Ana always looked forward to them because she got to see Prince David. Three years went by and she sprouted into a gorgeous young Fae of eighteen. James paced back and forth in the kitchen while Ana got dressed for the last night of the ball again. Now that she was eighteen, he knew they would have to reveal themselves soon. They had recently told Kian and he was shocked but promised not to say anything. Finally the three left and arrived at the ball. Ana was immediately swept onto the dance floor by Prince David. Ana was outside on the balcony talking with James. Inside a wind swept through the room and everyone felt the chill. Then in the center of the dance floor were the ghosts of King Claran and Queen Savia of the Crystal Kingdom. King Navel rubbed his eyes. "Claran? Savia?"He asked walking towards them. They turned. "Yes my old friend. It is good to see you again."King Claran said. James and Ana entered the room. Ana saw her parents and before James could stop her she cried out, "Papa! Mama!" She ran down the stairs of the ballroom towards her parents' ghosts. James ran after her. "Ana my daughter how you have grown."King Claran said. Everyone stood shocked. "Wait. Your children are here?"King Navel asked shocked. "Yes my friend. We knew Vilreth would search for them if they revealed themselves. After I died on the battle field Peter led them into the woods. I had already told him and James everything. I told them to journey here and raise Ana until she was eighteen. Then they could reveal themselves. But not until. I wanted Ana to have stable childhood. Peter died a day into their journey from a poisoned arrow. James was left in charge. "What about Sophia?"James asked. "She is not with us yet my son."Queen Savia said. "Wait so she is alive?"James asked happily. "Yes. She was attacked by a bear that night and a young man saved her. His name was Marcus. He was the only survivor of a village on the outskirts of our kingdom. He killed the bear and helped her. They traveled the same direction you did, except they stopped in a town name Gircord. There Marcus had family. They married but a year later. She lives happily with Marcus and their four children. And a fifth on the way."King Claran said. Ana hugged her brothers. "I can't believe she is alive. That is the best news I have heard in ages!"James said. Everyone stood stunned. "Ok, let me get this straight. So you are really Prince James, Prince Henry, and Princess Ana of the Crystal Kingdom?"King Navel asked. "Yes."Henry said. The three showed their amulet pendants. "They are alive!"King Jared cried hugging the three. "Good to see you Jared and Clarice."King Claran said. King Jared reterned the grin. Nicole tapped James on the shoulder. "Looks like a happy ending after all."Princess Nicole giggled. James spun her around laughing. "Looks like it Princess."James said. They kissed. King Navel pulled James into a side hug. "Welcome to the family son."he said. James grinned. "Jared take good care of my daughter. I know your son will treat her well."King Claran said. "I will Claran."Jared replied. "Huh?"Ana said. "When you were born, you were engaged to marry my son, Prince David. I gave you the moon symbol on your forehead. This would always protect you no matter what happened. On your eighteenth birthday you were to wed my son. But you and your siblings vanished. We looked for years but couldn't find you. Now it is time my dear."King Jared said to Ana. Ana nodded understanding and happily embraced by King Jared and Queen Clarice. David kissed her cheek making her blush.
To be continued...