Cain stood up quickly when the Queen entered DG's room. She smiled sadly at her sleeping form then turned her eyes to him.

"How has she been since Azkadellia left?"

He shook his head, "Hasn't woken up once, although she's been tossing and turning a lot."

"It's to be expected after a vision of that magnitude. Especially one that frightening."

"So the tossing n' turnings just a side effect? This will happen every time?"

"In time, as she learns how to control it, the side effects will lessen."

"How does one learn to control something like that, your majesty?"

Lavender Eyes smiled, "Like I have told Askadellia, DG will need to speak to the Grey Gale again. She was the first to have the sight so she will know more about controlling it. The sooner she speaks to the Great Gale, the better off she'll be."

Cain was going to reply but stopped short when DG mumbled in her sleep and turned on her side.

The queen shook her head, "I think it would be better to finish this conversation tomorrow morning with DG present of course. Good night, Mr. Cain."

He stood and gave a stiff half bow. "Good night, your majesty."

They parted ways outside the door.

The queen returning to her chambers and Cain giving orders to the guards that would be watching the princess's door the rest of the night. He gave them strict orders. If she wakes again, get him fast. If not, they were to wake him at first light.

When he made it to his room, he shrugged his coat and his gun holster off, hanging them on the chair next to his bed. His hat was gently perched on top.

He decided that if he was going to speak to DG first thing in the morning, he had better stay fully dressed. It wasn't the first time he fell asleep like this and he had a funny feeling that it wasn't going to be the last either.

'Get a good night's sleep kid. I have a feeling tomorrow's going to be a hell of a day.'

And when he closed his eyes that time, he fell into the same nightmare he had had every night since Zero put him in that tin suit.

He was motionless, encased in that suit watching his wife and child being beaten to death and unable to help them. The same terror gripped him at the sight and it quickly gave way to anger. He wanted to break out of the suit and enjoy feeling Zero's neck break under his hands but then the scene faded from his eyes and the suit opened, letting bright light flood his eyes. That was where the nightmare always ended but this time, this night, it didn't end there.

Instead of bright blue eyes greeting him, he found brilliant green staring back at him and felt the soft touch of a hand on his cheek. He leaned into the touch.

A soft, breathy voice called out to him. 'Wyatt, wake up.'

He jolted awake at the knock on his door.

Confusion hit him for a moment before he remembered where he was and he answered the door.

"Yeah?"

"The princess is awake."

He nodded his approval, "Thank you, now go get some sleep."

"Yes sir." The guard on the other side saluted, then left him to grab his coat, holster and hat.

'Well, kid, hope you're ready for today. God knows I'm not.'

DG slowly came to. The sound of her door opening and closing caught her ear and she turned her eyes towards it, finding her sister already dressed and standing there looking positively heart-broken. She rolled out of bed and was at her side as quick as lightening.

"Az, what's wrong? You don't look so good. Are you sick?"

The older sister shook her head and pulled her sister into her arms fir a tight hug. "Nothing's wrong, DG. I'm just worried about you."

DG chuckled, "Well, I am known to enjoy hugs, sis, but what is this really about?"

Az looked at her shocked, "You don't remember?"

"Remember what?"

"Last night? You...you had a vision, DG. A powerful one from what mother tells me."

DG pulled back, "Whoa, wait a minute. What do you mean, 'I had a vision'?"

She sighed and shook her head, "Last night you woke up screaming. Mr. Cain heard and entered your rooms at the same time as I did. When I approached you and touched you, you began saying things...things that haven't been said in over 200 years."

The younger princess stumbled and quickly moved to sit down on the edge of her bed. She looked stricken by her words.

"Wha-what did I say?"

Azkadellia sat down next to her and entwined her fingers with her sister's. "I remember you saying something about 'Witch's Knight. Emerald Knight. And the House of Gale." She had left the last part, 'All dead! Dead!' out, but DG could always tell when her sister was lying, especially when they were holding hands.

"You not telling me everything, are you?"

Az turned her head away and nodded. She had no reason to lie to her further. DG was her sister after all.

She sighed before replying, "You had said, 'Emerald Knight. Witch's Knight. House of Gale. Dead. All dead. DEAD!'"

At the horrified look on her sister's face she quickly added, "I quickly told mother and she had suggested that maybe a trip to visit the Grey Gale again would help you. She was the first to have the 'Gale's Gift' as it were."

"'Gale's Gift'?"

Az nodded, "Mother had it previously but when she used her light to bring you back after I-after the witch killed you, it passed to you."

DG's mind was a whirlwind of 'what ifs' at her sister's words.

What if she hadn't let go that day?

What if she had really died that day?

She shook her head. 'No. You can't keep worrying about the past, Deeg. The future. You've gotta think about the future.'

A knock at her door interrupted them and she smiled, knowing exactly who it was. They were always on time, well one of them was, at least. The other one was, only when he remembered to be.

"Come on in you two!"

The door swung open to reveal Cain and Glitch. The latter holding a tray of food.

Az quickly stood and nodded to them both. "Mr. Cain. Ambrose. I trust you both slept well."

Mr. Cain tipped his hat, "Well enough, your highness."

Glitch smiled brightly, "I slept wonderfully, Azkadee! Thank you for asking. I brought enough coffee for the both of you, if you wish to join your sister in a cup before breakfast?"

She shook her head and gave him a soft smile, "No, thank you though. I will have some tea at breakfast."

He gave a quick nod, "Yes, Sweet Berry Tea, I made sure that the cooks brewed some for you."

"Thank you Ambrose. Now if you'll excuse me. I must finish preparing for the day. Mother will want to speak to you after breakfast, DG, so be sure to eat plenty."

Glitch gave a short bow to Az, "Your majesty."

She nodded back before closing the door behind her.

Cain whistled low in his throat, "So when are you going to tell her?"

The other man looked at him confused, "What? Tell her what?"

DG laughed, "Oh come on, Glitch. You can't tell me that you don't care for my sister, because it is so obvious that you do."

He looked downright scandalized, "What? No, I-that would be highly improper."

Cain chuckled, "Glitch, you offered her coffee, called her 'Azkadee', and said that you made sure the cooks made her favorite tea. If that's not showing you care about her than I'm a glitch-case too."

Glitch stilled and opened and closed his mouth like a fish a few times then shook his head. "It doesn't matter if I do or not. It would never be more than one-sided anyway. I mean what would she want with a man that only has half a brain anyway? Its hopeless...it's hopeless...it's-"

"Glitch!" Cain smacked the back of his head, effectively stopping his glitch for the moment.

"Thanks."

"No problem."

"Now what's this about you having a nightmare doll?"

DG swallowed hard at that question before taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly.

"Guys, we may have a problem."

Cain took his hat off, "What type of problem we talking about, princess?"

"I don't remember anything about last night."

Cain groaned in annoyance, 'Of course, she wouldn't remember anything. Its never that easy for her.'

Glitch shrugged, "Well, no problem then. We'll just have Raw take a look, if you want?"

DG smacked her forehead, "Of course! God, I'm such an idiot at times."

Cain snorted, "You'll get no argument from me on that front."

"Hey!"

He held up his hands, "Sorry."

Glitch quickly poured a cup of coffee and pressed it into her hands. "Hurry, drink up. Then we can go to breakfast. I'll of course call for Raw beforehand so he can be ready for you as soon as your done."

DG raised an eyebrow at him, "You do know this is scalding hot coffee, right?"

His cheeks turned pink, "Sorry, I tend to jump ahead of myself at times. Take your time with the coffee, we wouldn't want you to burn your tongue. I've heard coffee burns are particularly painful there."

She smiled brightly, "Thank you Glitch."

"Anytime doll."

Cain poured himself a cup as well and as he stirred the sugar in, he thought back to the dream he had the previous night. He had never seen such green eyes in all his life. They glowed as if with a inner light. And that touch...he could still feel that touch on his cheek even now.

'Just who the hell was that?'

And why the hell would they be in his dreams?