Chapter 45: Story Introductions
(Donovan's POV)
I don't recognize any of these people auntie is talking to, but if she trusts them then I think I can to. I went up ahead and walked with auntie in front of the people with my basket of oranges. I took my hat off and hung it on the hook on the wall with auntie's hat and nana's hat. We led them to the living room where we had pictures on the walls, our coffee table, couch, loveseat, chairs, and our grand baby piano I like to play. I sat down on the couch and swung my legs. I looked at the blonde boy sitting next to me on the couch. He looked older than me but not by much. Then I looked at the orange haired girl next to him. I wonder why they act so weird next to each other. "I'm going to go get Henri from upstairs," auntie said "please make yourselves comfortable." Auntie walked up to the second floor to go get nana and it was just me and the new people. "So how do you guys know my auntie and nana?" I asked. They didn't say anything, just looked funny at each other. Like frogs in the pond when they catch a fly. 'It's a long story little bro," the blonde in purple said. "Bro?" I don't get it. "Like we said a long story," the other in pink said. "Please tell me," I said smiling.
(Mag's POV)
"Well, where to start," I said "how much do you know about your family?" He put his hand on his chin and thought about it. "Auntie told me she has an older brother who's my dad and a younger brother who's my uncle. Also that I have three sisters and a brother and I know that my mom died when I was little. We still visit her grave every week." I choked back a cry from hearing him talk about mom. He said it so casual like it was an average thing to say. "Well, let's start from the beginning," I said. "Well if it isn't my 'still not good enough for my sweet daughter' son in law Laurence." We heard the voice from the steps as a short, white haired old woman came down. She wore a gray kimono with cherry blossom branches on it, white socks with wooden sandals, and her hair was ice white in a bun with loose strands hanging out. "Well if it isn't my 'still can't get over the fact her daughter married me' mother in law," father said. Donovan smiled and ran to great nana. He bowed in front of her, "Nana Henri, who are these people?" Nana smiled and rubbed his hair. "I believe it is time you meet your family Donovan." He was puzzled. "I don't understand," he said. "Meet your rather annoying and still not good enough father," she pointed to father. "Your wise and noble uncle," she pointed uncle as she walked over to the couch. "Your three older sisters," she pointed to us triplets. "And your older brother," she put her hand on Lloyd's head and sat on the couch slowly. "So, this is the family you said I have?" Donovan asked. "Yes, and from the looks of it they have a lot to tell us about," aunt Abby said sitting in a chair she pulled up next to nana. "But they look different then the pictures in the album," Donovan said looking at us. "Well it's been years honey. There seems to be a lot to catch upon," nana said. "Most defiantly," uncle said "we are here due to a spell the girls say can trap the fangblades in an orb." Nana nodded her head. "So you have found the fangblades. And I suppose Lady Destructia has already tried to stop you." I put my hand to my stomach as the memory of what happened flashed in my head. "She tried to kill me already," I said leaning my head on Cole "she could have ended my pregnancy right then and there if it hadn't been for my true potential." My aunt's attention went straight to me. She walked over to where I sat and placed a hand on my stomach too. "How far along are you?" "About four weeks." She slowly rubbed the section of my stomach where I was stabbed. How did she know that's where it happened? "Nothing seems wrong honey," she said smiling "lucky them, if you had been further along and they had been bigger they would have been right in the line of fire." Wait, "Why do you keep saying them and they?" She smiled at me. "It's gonna be twins." "Wo! Wo! Wo!" I said raising my hands "What makes you think it'll be twins?!" She chuckled at my outburst. "Crystal knows it's gonna be twins," I turned to her. "What do you mean?" Crystal didn't get it. "You saw them in a dream didn't you?" How does she know Crystal saw us in a dream? "So the twins in Crystal's nightmare…" "Are my unborn children?" I cut Zane off. Our aunt nodded. I put my hand to my head. "Oh my," I felt light headed. "At least we know the genders," Cole said. I glared at him. I appreciate he's trying to lighten the mood, but now is not the time. "How about we tell you what has happened and then we can plan things out," Ally said. "Sounds good dear," nana said. One long and complex story later and explaining to Donovan our family tree, we knew what we were in for. "So if Lady Destructia really is targeting the family bloodline, she will be summoning protectors for the generals she needs to keep alive," nana said. "What is a protector?" Jay asked. "She will summon smaller goddesses to protect the Serpentine she needs until her mission for power is complete," aunt Abby said sipping her tea "they will be ordered to protect the generals' lives no matter what the cost." "So we won't be able to take the generals out anytime soon," Ally said. "No but we can stop her plans," I said "we just need a little magic."