Author's Note: Hey everyone! I didn't get many reviews regarding whether of not if I should not rush this story and you don't mind waiting when I have travelled. So please make sure to tell me what you think! I may finish this before I leave but I'm not sure.
Sunshine, I'm travelling the 31st of July and I probably won't return until the 23rd of August or so =( I'm seriously going to miss writing here and all. Thank you so much for your kind words as well. You've taken a lot of pressure off me and I'm grateful for that. Going to miss your reviews when you leave for camp though but when you return and catch up on the story, please review the chapters because your reviews make my day and are lovely to read.
I luv milorian, a very good suggestion. The idea has a lot of potential and may use some aspects of it in order to make it my own. I get the impression you really love Clarion and Milori so I suggest you read my two-shot about them and the ministers called Clarion's Birthday Surprise. I'll try my best to make fluffy bits about them. Tell me what kind of fluff you want and hopefully I can place it somewhere in the story! Here's chapter seventeen! Hope y'all like it!
The siblings and their loved ones continued to walk around the forest. Remembering Clarion's idea about how the weather could help, they decided to fly on their birds to see if they could spot any signs. Clarion sat in front of her lover so she could see any changes in the sky. Milori didn't mind this one bit because he was able to hold her close. He leaned forward and kissed her cheek lovingly and buried his head in her neck, taking in the smell of her hair of vanilla. Clarion never failed to amaze him. She was so loving, tender, kind, smart; the list for Milori could go on and on and never come to an end because of his countless reasons. She made him a better person. He was delighted to come with her on this journey. He knew that if he stayed at Pixie Hollow, he would have lost his mind not knowing if she was safe or not. Clarion leaned into his chest and cuddled him and sighed a love-struck sigh.
"I love you." She whispered to him so her siblings wouldn't hear. Milori smiled down at her. He leaned downwards to place a delicious kiss on her neck.
"I love you too, beautiful." He replied, making her blush uncontrollably. Milori smiled at this. To him, she was somehow even more adorable when her complexion was flushed.
Clarion turned a bit so she could kiss his nose softly. He smiled at her gestures and returned it with a passionate storm on her honey tasting lips. Clarion reluctantly pulled away when she realized Milori needed to see where he was going in order for them not to crash. She sat back and comfortably held Milori's free hand as his other held the reins to Archimedes. The couple didn't realize it but Dania was watching them from her and her husband's bird. She couldn't help but see how enchanted her sister was with the winter sparrowman. She seemed so in love with him. Dania smiled, knowing her sister was happy and safe in Milori's arms.
Clarion looked in front of her, scanning the blue sky for any sign of change. She then gasped. Out of nowhere, a rainbow appeared. Clarion frowned in confusion as there needed to be rain and sunlight to create a rainbow. The stream of colours didn't come from the direction of Pixie Hollow, which mean that a light talented fairy didn't make it. Everyone turned to the youngest member of the journey to see her facial reaction. She nodded, answering the silent question.
"Follow the rainbow." She stated as she looked at it. "It's a sign."
"Are you sure? Is a rainbow considered weather?" James asked.
"I read that there is no end to a rainbow." Robert said. Clarion sighed at her brothers of little faith.
"In the human world, yes. But here…here at the end of the rainbow there is indeed a pot of gold." Clarion explained to everyone. "I say follow it." They nodded, not seeing a reason to not. Robert led the pack, and together they flew to the rainbow, silently praying they'd find something. They flew for what seemed like hours until they landed. Clarion got off first and realized they didn't land exactly where she hoped. "Why did we land here?"
"Because, if we walk we'll be able to spot things quicker. You know…clues." Robert responded as he helped his wife down from the bird. Clarion nodded as Milori went and threw an arm over her shoulders.
"Should we start moving?" Milori asked the others. They nodded and began to walk. Clarion wondered if she was right that the rainbow would answer their prayers. Milori noticed her quietness and leaned close to her ear. "You alright?" He asked concern filling his British accent.
"I'm fine." Clarion replied as she smiled up at him. She loved the fact that he always checked on her when her thought she was upset. Milori began to smile too when he saw her smiling.
"What are you smiling at?" He asked, chuckling. This made Clarion smile more.
"You're always there for me. You check on me when I look upset and you protect me." Clarion said. "I honestly don't know how I lasted so long without you…" Clarion felt Milori pull her closer as they continued to walk.
"Neither do I, but that's all in the past now." Milori said kissing her head as he spoke. "I have you now and that's all that matters." Clarion leaned forward and gave him a passionate kiss on his lips, her tongue running along his bottom lip. Milori was about to welcome her warm tongue into his cold mouth when they heard a cough come from behind them.
"Sorry to interrupt your little moment." Dania giggled. "But I think we're getting close." She pointed over to a green valley in front of them. They were currently walking through some trees and the sight of bright grass was a delight. They all began walking faster to see. As they arrived at the exit of the forest, they saw what looked like heaven.
The grass had the plushest feeling and most amazing shade of green they had ever seen. The sky seemed to be made of sapphires and the clouds looked like the softest daisy fluff floating in the pool of sapphires. The rainbow colours all were in line and ended at a giant golden pot. The trees had ever blossoms on them and various fruits and the flowers that grew looked to be have made of jewels. The wind that blew seemed to playing a song as well as the birds sang harmonious notes along with crickets chirping along.
"How did I never know this place existed?" Clarion asked herself in awe. "It's beautiful!" Everyone nodded their agreements. They all saw the rainbow shimmering into the gold pot.
"Is this the end of the rainbow, Clarion?" James asked his baby sister. Clarion nodded and giggled.
"Of course it is, silly!" Clarion joked. "The rainbows are fading into the golden pot." James studied the colours.
"Or they are fading out of it." He pointed out a matter-of-factly. Clarion rolled hey eyes.
"I guess it depends which way you look at it…" Clarion said. "But this is fading inwards."
"I say outwards." James said, purposely trying to annoy Clarion.
"Inwards."
"Outwards."
"Inwards."
"Outwards."
"Inwards."
"Outwards." Clarion then decided to trick James into agreeing with her.
"Outwards." Without thinking James quickly responded.
"Inwards." Clarion smirked.
"Ha!" She giggled as James face palmed himself. They all made their way to the giant pot. They were just about to look inside when they heard a voice fro behind them.
"Hey!" They all turned around to see a short man. He wore all green; his trousers, button up shirt, blazer, tall hat and shoes were all green, various shades but at the end of the day they were green. He had feisty red orange hair and a beard. On his hat and various other pieces of clothing was a four leaf clover. The man had a staff to hold onto as well. "What are you doing here?" The royals could hear his Irish accent. "And who are you?"
"Well, I'm Clarion, Queen of Pixie Hollow." Clarion said. "Lord Milori of the Winter Woods, King Robert and Queen Elizabeth of the Forbidden Souls, King David and Queen Dania of the Never-Miracles and King James and Queen Louise of Humeria." Clarion continued, indicating to each person as she introduced him or her.
"Well I'm Lucas; a leprechaun from around here." The royals nodded at him. "What are you doing here?"
"Uh well, we're looking for some gems that are very important." Louise said to the short man. Lucas nodded.
"I see." He muttered. "And what are these gems?"
"The emerald shaped star, the sapphire shaped human and the golden shaped butterfly." Milori answered. Lucas thought for a moment.
"Hm…I may be able to help…" The royals gave him hopeful smiles. "That is, if I get what I want." Clarion suddenly remembered when she was a princess, she studied that leprechauns were extremely greedy and tended to have a nasty streak through them.
"And what is that?" Clarion asked tightly. Lucas smirked. He noticed that Clarion was wearing a necklace. It was on a beautiful golden chain with a snowflake and autumn leaf together. The snowflake had tiny diamonds and the leaf had rubies.
"That expensive necklace might do the trick." Clarion immediately put her hand to her collarbone, where the necklace sat nicely.
"I'm sorry, but I can't give you that." Clarion apologized. "Anything else?" Lucas shook his head.
"No. Only that necklace." Clarion sighed at him. Milori suddenly pulled her close.
"Love, its okay. You can give it to him." Milori assured her. Clarion shook her head side to side.
"No Milori. You gave this to me for my birthday! You had it engraved specially for me and it was expensive." Clarion argued.
"Honey, I don't care about the money. I'll buy you another one." Clarion didn't approve.
"I'm sorry darling. But I'm not giving this away. I've worn it everyday since you placed it around my neck and I'm not planning on taking it off." Milori smiled at her.
"So, I'm guessing you don't want this…" Lucas took out the emerald shaped star. Everyone gasped.
"We do. Of course we do, it's just…" Clarion trailed off. She suddenly got an idea. She was taught a skill that would yank anything out of anyone's hand when she was younger. She decided if she pretended to give him the necklace, she could yank it back as soon as she had the emerald. She turned to the others. "Go with it." Was all she said.
"Tick tock tick tock…" Lucas said annoyingly.
"Fine Lucas. I'll give you my necklace." Lucas smirked as she took it off her neck. She handed it over to him; ready at any moment to snatch it back once she had the emerald. Lucas looked as if he was about to drop it in her hand when he threw it into the pot of gold. Clarion quickly got the necklace back before he could run away.
"Hey!" Clarion turned to him with furry in her eyes.
"You liar!" She scowled.
"See if I care. That gold is sinking gold, sort of like quicksand on the mainland." He said in his Irish accent. "It will be gone before you know it as well as this rainbow. It will fade from here and you'll lose your precious gem." He mocked. Clarion began to think of herself as a fool for believing he would give them the gem. Lucas gave an evil cackle before running off.
Clarion and the others ran over to the golden pot and huddled around it. The witnessed the gem swirling round and round, going in deeper and deeper until it would soon be non-existent. They looked at each other in horror.
Authors Note: Thanks for reading. Next chapter will hopefully be up tomorrow! Please review to tell me what you think about this and your advice if I should take my time and if you guys don't mind waiting while I'm on holiday! Going to miss writing for you guys Oh and the necklace Clarion wore was from my last story Clarion's Birthday Surprise. Read it if you want to. See you all in the next chapter!