I also posted chapter 14 at the same time so don't get confused. Read this 2ND.
(Bloom POV)
"Who's this little guy" I coo over the little silver and green dragon bundled up in Mya's arms. I lean over to get a better look at the beautiful face. The dragon squirms around and I giggle as I stroke its cheek to calm it. I whisper some of the ancient dragon words Mya has taught me over the years.
"I found him near the east side volcano, he looked like he was about to take a dip into the lava before I stopped him." She says rocking the baby dragon back and forth.
"Is he okay though?" worried that Mya would not just stop him and take him back to his mother then bring him back here.
"No I think he was poisoned by something, his wings are becoming a funny rosey red colour. " I nod and see what Mya is talking about when I stretch the small little wing out. It's coated in a spray of dark pink freckles that don't look right.
"It could just be an infection, rubbed up against a poisonous planet." I suggest, running my fingers gentle over the affected area.
"I thought so at first but he has other symptoms. Dragons have veins on their wings; it's most likely the poison has entered the bloodstream." I nod along gently stroking the dragons as its starts to nod off to sleep; well I make with me power.
But then like a dragon's breathe itself, it hits me. Veins. I have been looking at this all wrong; I have forgotten the most important aspect of finding a cure. My eyes widen and I think Mya knows something is up.
"Bloom, what is it?" Mya sounds concerned and I straighten up.
"Veins" I whisper, and then look up with a disbelieving smile "Veins" I shriek this time holding my head. I race to my room, chanting at how stupid I am or how have I never see this before.
I hear Mya shouting after me as I scramble through dozens and dozens of maps and pages. Finally finding the one I am looking for I whip it under my shoulder and race back to the main area. I spread the very large map on the dusty floor and Mya races back as I do so.
"Bloom, What are you talking-"I cut in.
"The veins, the channel working through Sparks. See here" I point to the orange curved lines running through the planet map of Sparks. Kind of like a world map of earth spread out." I have been looking at it wrong. The curse it's an infection or poison that ran through Sparks from these channels. Every poison has an antidote and all spells can be undone. I just have to find a cure to Sparks"
I am huffing for breathe as explain this to Mya. Exited I have finally figured something out, one step closer I think.
"Bloom, this is wonderful but… Where is this cure coming from and let alone how do you find the cure." Mya says, bringing me down from my high but it makes me think more logically again. But the first thing I have to do I don't really want to. Actually I would pay someone, if I had any more money to do it for me.
"I have to go see someone" I say getting up from my crouch and roll up the map.
"Wait, What? Who?" Mya asks after me, still cradling the little baby dragon. I am already putting my converse shoes on and denim shorts and red tank top. It's really hot in Pyros these days.
"Erendor" I mutter, not thrilled.
"Bloom, you can't just go badging in there especially unannounced."
I told Mya about the part Erendor played in the destruction of Sparks. She tries to make me see reason for it, but I refuse. I get up ready to go.
"Bloom, we both know what tonight is you know whose engagement party to Camilla." She states hesitantly and my energy drains. I pushed that out of my find. That means in one years' time from today, Sky will be happily married. It's for the best though? Right?
"I know Mya, I'll stay hidden and its makes it easier to find him." I smile reassuringly. I would wait for another night but I can't do tomorrow night I have to do something also, this can't wait.
Mya sighs deeply" there is no stopping you is there…" She says and I nod with a weak smile in return "Be careful"
"Promise" I say and give her a hug, until a little kick from the bub in the middle of us pulls us apart. I giggle.
"I haven't forgotten about you" I say and brush my fingers over his cheek again." Hey Mya have you called him something yet."
"No, you're welcome to if you like since he will be in our care for a while." She adds as she watches me play with him." So what will it be Bloom."
I Pause for a second looking in to this beautiful creature's eyes, which are rich vibrant blue.
"I will call him Caelum." I whisper and straighten up again. And Mya nods before heading off.
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Sneaking into the Eraklyon palace is something I have done before… maybe a few times but that was a long time ago, but nothing had changed. I fly up to the edge near Erendors study. It's freezing out here, even with my long sleeve fairy outfit. I peer around the window, through the diamond bar frames Erendor perched in his chair, drink in hand. He's talking to Samara( Sky's mother) who looks nervous and also exited.
It takes about five minutes for them to finish the conversation and then Samara leaves through the big double doors. This is my chance.
I place my hand on the flimsy outside lock of and bolts and manipulate them with great heat to loosen before pushing open the window and jumping in.
Erendor's face is priceless when he sees me, but on a more serious note I know the words that he is about to say, and they can come off his lips any second.
"Don't you dare" I hiss and he looks at me like I am a fool.
"Why are you here, we had a deal" He hisses back coming closer to me as I turn around and shut the window." Sky's party is tonight, don't tell me you have changed your mind-"
"No, this has nothing to do with Sky" I say louder than expected and at that second a guard comes through the door.
"Your highness is everything alright… He trails off when spotting me and I freeze and look over to Erendor, who also looks like he has been court for something also.
"Where fine Herald, Make sure no one disturbs me, I don't want anyone coming into this room, you understand" He says to this guard sternly.
"But your majesty I would advise-"Herald looks at me sceptical, and I don't blame him.
"That's an order" he demands back and the bewildered guard nods. He closes the door behind him. And we are left alone.
"Then may I ask why you are here Princess?" He says calmly, picking up from where we left off.
"You told me that you told the Ancestral witches about the channels running underneath through Sparks"
I pause as I watch the purse on Erendors lies grow from discomfort of the subject. Pain.
"So you want information on these channels" he follows along, I nod in response.
"How do I access them?" I question and Erendor staring at me for a while before talking again.
"There where a few entrees but now because of the …weather there the snow would be too far in-depth to find it. The only way I wold say would be through the castle"
I take a deep breathe form the new info.
"May I ask what you are planning to do with this information Princess" He says slyly and eyeing me critically. I give him a look as in isn't it obvious.
"The magical council won't be happy about this." He states and my blood thickens.
"I know what the risks are Erendor, I know what I am doing"
"Oh really" he mocks with a laugh" Then can you tell me the whole plan on the way you are going to restore Sparks. How are you going to use the channels?"
I am about to retort back but have nothing. Damn he has got me there. I scowl at him, and he smiles knowing he has won.
"Erendor I don't care what you think! I am doing this." I say raising my voice.
"Face it Bloom your Planet is a dead planet, there are lots of them you are going to have to except that." He says this more calmly. Patent as almost he is feeling sorry for me.
"My planet is not dead, it is cursed there is still life there I know it. And I know my parents; my people are still out there." I rave.
"Bloom there is not a day that goes by that I don't miss your father, but he is gone please not only for yourself but the benefit of the whole magical dimension, except this" He says softly , I guess he is trying to calm me down but tears are already bubbling over my cheeks. How could he say that? I am not giving up.
"NO" I yell back and that is when the door fly's open.
(Sky POV)
So the parry my father persisted we have is in less than 2 minutes and he is nowhere to be seen. HE even made the grand effort in inviting all the royals in this dimension. Camila is on edge a bit to; this is a really big night for her, for us.
I decide to leave her in her room getting ready, and also having three ladies fanning over her making sure she looks perfect and go on a hunt for my father.
"Sky, where are you going sweetheart" My mother asks as I am stepping out of the room.
"Just going to look for father." I say with a smile. And she nods.
"He should be in his study, he was there not that long ago with me" she informs and I give her a quick kiss on forehead before dashing off to my father's study.
When I finally approach the long wide corridor enter to the study I notice two guards at the front. Only when I get close I recognise them.
"Herald" I say gladly. He is one of the oldest serving guards here, even before I was born. He bows and so does the other guard.
"It's good to see you Prince Sky" he says grinning" Shouldn't you be at the party right now."
"Yes, well not without my father" I complain casualty back like old buds. As I reach for the door to enter Herald stops me by nudges his body across the handle and making me step back with stern expression.
"I'm sorry your highness but you father has ordered no one to enter" he says apologetic.
"That's ridiculous" I say with a disbelieving laugh and reach for the handle again but Herald is very much on keeping the door closer.
"I'm sorry Prince Sky but that is what he was ordered." Herald says more sternly.
I look confuse and feel it to. That's not like him to do that even for me. Never once has he closed this door from me. But on the other side of the door I hear yelling and I swear I know that voice. The yelling gets louder as I try for my third attempt for the door handle.
"Your Highness, your father has ordered that know ones entered" Both guards push me away.
"Herald please" I say angrily as I try moving them apart, which is a fail.
"To be honest Sky, I don't think you would want to go in there at this very moment" The way he says it is more personal to me and I feel even more confused. And when you tell me I can't do something well I sure as hell am going to do it.
I shove Herald to the right and kick the other guard's feet up so he trips and swing open the door with them yelling for me not to.
My father's face is terrified and I look across to the other person and my heart sinks. What is she doing here?
"Bloom?" I ask loudly, with anger and confusion.
She is just as stunned as my father when seeing me burst in and the blood drains from her face. But father is the first to fall back to normal when I am still looking into Bloom's eyes confused. She says nothing back as her eyes turn more stern.
"Sky, what you are thinking barging in here all of a sudden. I ordered no one to come in here, can you not respect my wishes." He booms. But I am still fixed on Bloom, she is very quiet and I am so out of my depth of why she is here.
"Thank you Erendor for you time" She bows to him and turns to me and does the same. "I should be leaving now." And with that leaves the room brushing past me. I stand still for a while before turning around and racing after her. I hear my father angrily yell after me but I run to her just outside the corridor turn off.
"Bloom" I yell after her and she halts. And she shifts back into normal self. (No more wings)
"What" she sounds pretty pissed off.
"What? That's all you can say mind telling me what you're doing here. Today of all days." I lash out and she still wears that stern expression.
"I got lost" she shrugs, and this playing me and keeping secrets thing is getting on my nerves.
"Tell me the truth Bloom" I say more aggressively, surprising myself. She glares at me for a few seconds before she relaxes and sighs.
"I just had to ask your father about something on Sparks that's it" she says, but she is not telling the truth.
"Why were you yelling at each other then?"
She remains quiet, looking away from me. Not knowing where to keep her gaze as I get madder from the second. Why did she come here? After 3 years she comes back here and she picks one of the worst nights to do so.
"Bloom" I raise my voice.
"Look I actually don't have to tell you anything, thats between me and your father. So go and enjoy your stupid party and fun with everyone. I'm leaving so I won't ruin your night more then I already have." She shouts, and turns to the right corridor. I am about to go after her but a voice catches me off guard.
"Prince Sky, there you are." King Miler of Bentonon is walking down the opposite corridor Bloom left. He strides quickly in his dark navy feather coat cape, just like a ravan. His hands are laced with gold rings and he wears black pants and dark brown armour. He has muck dark eyes and dirty blonde hair.
"King Miler, it's good to see you again." I bow and he finally reaches me.
"Who was that you were just talking to?" He asks curios peering his head down the right corridor. I panic for a second and obviously lie.
"A servant and the catering tonight, just telling her about the desserts." I say calmly. King Miler looks confused about this and narrows his eyes.
"Strange… I swear I have seen that girl in my own palace…" he darkens. I remember when Bloom went to Bentonon, for that lady Brenda. Please don't tell me she is breaking into castles again. Then Miler lightens up again." Anyways, that aside my daughter is looking for you can't have the party without the future groom can we."
"No sir" I laugh along and that's when my father appears with his two guards behind him. Like nothing has happened. Herald doesn't look happy and the other guard has a slight limp. I cringe.
"Aha! Miler so good to see you" My father gives him a great big bear hug and they go talking down the corridor. I look down the long corridor to my right and at the end I feel my heart drop again from the sight. Bloom stands there looking upset, wide eyed and…alone. It's painful that expression on her face before she disappears to her right.
I need to know the truth and I need it know. My father is hiding something from me and Bloom. I think that very loud conversation had to do with what happened to us three years ago. Also Bloom claims to know more about Miler then she leads on. I think to myself the reason why we are in this mess is because of secrets. And I have decided that I hate secrets.