Chapter Sixty: The Purple Ajah
(Hope you enjoy this mushy chapter filler!)
Moghedien's POV
After contacting Alessia, she sighed and closed her eyes. The random number of emotions her wife was feeling was driving her over the edge and she could not help. She hated not being with her wife. It still angered her. After so long, she finally got her back. No, she had another task to do. A warning to give. She sighed again and rolled her eyes as Ishamael was speaking. Hearing the breaking of the seals as the rest were now free from their prison.
"Go. Do the Dark One's bidding." Ishamael's voice spoke in a low tone as she looked around with her hands behind her back as the others took their leave in shadowy smoke all around the room. She stood in silence while looking at Ishamael.
"Who is this woman you have taken a liking to?" Ishamael asked.
"You've met her. She was at the meeting with Liandrin." Moghedien spoke in a low voice. The room was dark again as the fireplace gave a low light.
"Ah, Alessia. Dark One's favorite for some reason." Ishamael spoke. He chuckled before taking his leave. Lillen was in thought while taking her leave as well. Everything was falling into place almost. Almost. This new world was odd. This new time. She missed her time. She frowned, knowing that Alessia would never be able to remember the past life they shared. The times they spent together. She was deep in research trying to figure out a way to help Alessia remember her past life. She knew her wife's curiosity was only going to grow and grow. She then decided to stop walking and headed back to the room once everyone was gone. Sitting down as she began to channel easily between her fingers. The webs formed between her fingers. The shouting outside was dying down as then there was a roar of a creature outside. There were many cheers now. It seemed the Dragon had proclaimed himself. She closed her eyes and smiled a little. She could sense her wife was nearby or the surrounding area. Hearing footsteps coming down from the hallway as the door opened. Her eyes were still focused on the weaves.
"Softly softly from the shadows. Softly softly from the shadows." Lillen whispered as her eyes looked up and smirked.
"Moghedien." Lanfear's voice came. She was not expecting her to be in this room. She then looked up and chuckled.
"Ishamael let the rest if us out. He had a sneaking suspicion that you were going to betray him." Lillen spoke as she crossed her ankles and folded her hands in her lap.
"Where are the others?" Lanfear asked while watching Moghedien. Lillen shrugged her shoulders. Lanfear began to weave but Moghedien already set her trap and raised her hands. The weave between her fingers brought up a tunnel-like web surrounding Lanfear. Seeing a small cut on Lanfear's hand now. Moghedien then sighed while standing up. Hands behind her back as she walked slowly up to Lanfear.
"Yeah. You and Ishamael were always too close to the Dragon. The rest of us don't share that failing. Softly, softly, from the shadows. That's what you always said about me, isn't it? That I was too cautious, too afraid. Too weak." Moghedien spoke as her eyes were watering a little as she looked up at Lanfear who was towering over her in the webs. She then took a step into Lanfear's personal space and then her second foot stepped in. Standing tall now.
"You don't want to fight me." Lanfear spoke in a warning whisper. Lillen laughed and leaned in, inhaling Lanfear's scent before opening her eyes back up to look at the taller woman.
"Mm, this is not a fight. This is a warning. When I strike, I don't miss. Stay away from him, Lanfear. He's ours now. All six of them are." Lillen whispered while stepping back a little. She bit her own lip while smiling as she was weaving again. "Softly softly from the shadows." Moghedien spoke again as she had her weave raised while stepping into the portal and disappeared. The weave then dropped as she moved into the shadows behind a building in the alley. "Now, where is that wife of mine?" Lillen then asked herself before disappearing.
End of POV
"Alessia Sedai!" A woman's voice spoke. "The time has come!" Alessia closed her eyes as her breath shuddered at this.
"Lessy?" Moiraine asked while looking at her.
"It's time, Moiraine." Alessia spoke. She could see that Moiraine was upset at this. "You knew this day would come. The wheel weaves as the wheel wills." Alessia spoke.
"Don't put my words back at me." Moiraine spoke with a chuckle and then sighed. "We just got our bond stronger." She added with a frown.
"I know. Now, it's time for me to do my part." Alessia spoke as she rubbed Moiraine's arms.
"You are supposed to come with me for the Dragon." Moiraine spoke.
"I am still on this mission with you. I have to take my path." Alessia spoke. Squeezing Moiraine's hands into her own.
"Come Alessia Sedai." The woman spoke.
"Keep yourself open to me." Alessia spoke as Moiraine nodded. Pulling her into a tight hug. Alessia held Moiraine tightly in her arms. Pulling back and cupping the face she came to love so long ago. Smiling as she leaned in and kissed Moiraine lovingly. Smiling again as she took Moiraine's hand and walked over to the woman in purple.
"This is Morgana Sedai. This is." Alessia began.
"Moiraine Sedai. Good to see you again." Morgana spoke.
"Have we met before?" Moiraine asked.
"In the past life." Morgana spoke calmly and bowed to Moiraine who returned it. "Come now dear." Morgana spoke as she raised her hand for Alessia.
"Light be with you, my beautiful Bluebell, and we will see each other again." Alessia spoke. Giving Moiraine another kiss.
"And with you, my Lessy." Moiraine whispered. Hugging Alessia tightly before Lan had finally stepped in.
"We must go." Lan spoke. Moiraine nodded and wiped her eyes before smiling weakly.
"Until we meet again." Moiraine spoke as Alessia smiled. She turned to face Morgana and took a deep breath.
"I am ready." She spoke. Morgana nodded and waved her hand. The black rip in the air appeared. She stepped inside. Morgana stepped in next to her. Alessia looked over her shoulders and smiled at Moiraine.
"I love you." Alessia spoke.
"And I love you." Moiraine replied as the portal closed behind her.
It seemed to have taken a while as the portal then opened again. Alessia wiped her eyes dry as she sighed.
"Do not worry my dear. You will see your wives again." Morgana spoke with a kind voice. Alessia nodded her head and smiled. She then stepped outside after Morgana and looked around. There was a tall building that had maybe three stories to it. A garden circling the building with a small river to the right side of it. Many trees lined the edge. Separating the building from the forest that surrounds it.
"Where are we?" Alessia asked as she was in awe. Looking up as she saw two moons in the sky as the sun was giving off an ethereal glow all around her. She felt as if she had been here before.
"You are home." Morgana spoke as Alessia was still taking in the sights. There was wildlife grazing in the garden with no care in the world. Butterflies fluttering about the rainbow colored flowers that were planted in patterns. One represented the Aes Sedai. Alessia couldn't help but shake the feeling of being here before.
"Have I been here before?" Alessia asked as Morgana was taking the lead as she followed.
"You have been here in your past life." Morgana spoke as she held the door open as Alessia entered. It was much like the White Tower in terms of decorations. The flooring was gray marble stone color as the walls were white marble. She was still looking around the place as she was led up the stairs.
"So, what is this place?" She asked again.
"This is the Hall of Servants. Or what it used to be. Before the breaking it was home to many Aes Sedai. Man and woman. It held much history. We had the Ogier help us preserve this place." Morgana explained. Alessia was confused at this.
"How is this possible?" Alessia asked as she was shown a room.
"Many things are possible with the One Power. Come. Get changed and you'll meet your other sisters in a moment." Morgana spoke as she opened a wardrobe as the sun was now shining through the windows. It was a large circular room. A bed made for three people. Desk, table with three chairs. A patio with a single chair. The room had many different colors but mostly purple. Her new clothes were all purple. She felt her serpent ring taken from her hand.
"Get dressed and meet me in the hall." Morgana spoke again as she took her leave. Alessia looked into the wardrobe and picked out her outfit. Purple slacks that fitted her legs with a flare at the bottom and a light purple button up blouse. Setting her red clothes on the bed with a sigh. Hearing voices of others as she decided to join them finally as she left her room.
"There she is!" Another woman's voice spoke as Alessia jumped as she approached them. Alessia was a little nervous.
"Don't be shy! Come along!" The woman spoke as her arm was linked as she was led away to a sitting room.
"Ah, it seems like you found our sister." Morgana's voice came as she walked in with a couple books.
"I'm Emma! This is Taylor and Arlane!" Emma introduced them. Taylor and Arlane were identical twins. Both with shoulder length blonde hair, one had brown eyes and the other had green eyes. Emma had light auburn hair down to the waist as with green eyes.
"It is a pleasure to meet you three." Alessia spoke as she gave them a bow.
"Where is Liandrin and Lillen?" Emma asked, looking at Morgana.
"They have yet to join us." Morgana spoke as she sat down. Alessia sat down as well. Unaware what to do or say.
"So, you are called to a higher purpose Alessia Sedai." Morgana spoke as she handed Alessia her ring back. She took it and saw the stone was now purple.
"Where's the red one?" Alessia asked.
"On your desk in your room." Morgana spoke as she pulled out a scroll.
"Thank you." She spoke softly. She was attached to that red stone. Her first ajah. "There is so much history here." She spoke as all the women nodded their heads.
"Yes. It's the new home for us. Last one was no longer safe so we moved here." Morgana explained.
"You talk as if you lived it." Alessia spoke looking at the older woman. She could see her clearly now. She had light brown eyes and graying hair.
"I have been here for a few hundred years already." Morgana smiled as she spoke.
"If you're all Aes Sedai, how come I never saw you at the Tower?" Alessia asked.
"Because these three were brought here by the wheel when they touched the source. For you, we had to wait. For fate to start unfolding. You see, you are friends with the Dragon Reborn. One of the four channelers as well. Plus seeing love differently than others." Morgana spoke. This woman seemed very knowledgeable. "Also, we needed the Forsaken to find you so we could keep tabs on her." She added.
"Chosen." Alessia spoke.
"I'm sorry?" Morgana asked.
"She hates being called that." Alessia spoke. The older woman smiled and nodded her head. "Once an Aes Sedai, always an Aes Sedai." Morgana added.
"You're saying that?" Alessia began.
"That Lillen Moiral is an Aes Sedai? Yes. She was one before she turned to the Dark. She will always be one. Past life or not. Though, she's older than any of us." Morgana spoke as Alessia heard some chuckles from the other women.
"She may be older but she's still." Alessia began.
"Scary?" Emma asked.
"Terrifying?" Arlane asked.
"Insane?" Taylor asked.
"No! She's not like that with me." Alessia spoke and sighed.
"We know. With her help, we can help restore some lost knowledge." Morgana spoke. "Though, it won't be taught outside our ajah. For we only believe in the." She began.
"Balance." Alessia finished. Seeing all four of them nod their heads.
"You have much to learn. You and Lillen. Together." Morgana spoke.
"What do you mean?" Alessia asked.
"Tell me. How strong is your bond with your wife?" Emma asked.
"We can speak to each other through our minds." She replied.
"That's it?" Emma asked.
"What do you mean?" Alessia was confused.
"Can you not locate her anywhere?" Morgana asked as Alessia shook her head. "I see. Well, once she joins us. We can work to your full extent of your power, with her." Morgana spoke. She nodded to show she understood.
"Will I be able to do this with all three of my wives?" Alessia asked.
"Yes." Morgana spoke. "Come. Dinner awaits." She added while standing up and led the way out of the sitting room.
It felt odd sitting with the new ajah that she had dreamt about but had never officially met. Seeing they were served roasted duck.
"Heard it's your favorite." Morgana spoke as Alessia nodded with a smile and began to eat. "It was made by someone you know." The woman then added. Alessia raised a brow at this.
"What do you mean?" She asked while setting her fork down. Seeing a woman take a step into the room and Alessia gasped. Her eyes went wide as she stood up. "You're alive?!" Alessia nearly shouted as the woman smiled and nodded. She then ran up to her and hugged her tightly.
"Been a while my lady." The woman spoke.
"Musin! I thought you died!" Alessia spoke while holding onto the woman's arms tightly. Taking in every inch. She had aged since then but she still had that smile.
"Your father sent me home that night. When I came back in the morning, I was devastated to hear about what happened. No one knew where you went." Musin spoke as Alessia rubbed her own face to hide away the tears. "You've grown so much my lady! Your father would be so proud of you." Musin added. Alessia chuckled and shook her head before hugging her again.
"How are you here?" Alessia asked.
"I found her and asked about you." Morgana spoke this time as Alessia nodded. "Since she knew you and what happened, I brought her here." The women added.
"Are you happy?" Alessia asked. Musin laughed and nodded her head.
"I am! Especially now that I know my little lady is alive and well!" Musin added. Alessia shook her head with a smile as she sat back down. Musin sat on her left to eat as well.
"I want to try a lesson with you once we are done with dinner, Alessia." Morgana's voice came as Alessia nodded.
"What kind?" She asked. She was curious. "Also, what do I call you?" She added.
"Morgana Sedai or Leader is fine by me." Morgana answered. "First, I'm going to teach you how to travel faster and focus on the bond more." She added as Alessia nodded her head. She was curious on how to travel like Lillen did. She was fast in it and always wanted to know. She had finally finished her food and waited. Seeing the other ladies finishing as well as she stood up to help clear the table. It seemed everyone had pitched in to help. Once done, she went back outside to take in fresh air as she sighed. Closing her eyes as she tilted her head back to take in the sun as it was setting.
"Beautiful out here, isn't it?" Morgana's voice came as Alessia nodded her head. Seeing the woman weave something as a small portal appeared above their heads a little. She moved her hand to move the portal down.
"Whoa." Alessia spoke with a smile. "What is this?" Alessia asked.
"This is how we see others out there. How we were able to see you as well." The woman explained as Alessia saw a shadow figure disappearing and reappearing between alleyways around buildings.
"Is that?" Alessia asked.
"Your wife? Yes. There's no safe place for her to rest, so she is constantly on the go." Morgana spoke as Alessia frowned at this. "Before you go to her, you are going to learn how to travel faster." Morgana spoke as Alessia nodded her head.
"Wouldn't she be in danger if she came here?" Alessia asked.
"No. This place is hidden and only the invited can enter here. Once you bring Lillen here, she will be safe. As will Liandrin." Her leader spoke. She nodded her head to show she understood. "Now. Watch." Morgana spoke as Alessia's attention was focused now as she watched the weave. It was very similar to the skimming weave. "Once you have it down and learn well, you can use a single hand to do it." Morgana spoke as Alessia nodded. Creating the weave. Frowning as she did not get it the first time.
"It takes a few tries but it requires strength as well. You will need to know your exact location to do so." Morgana explained. Alessia nodded her head.
"So, once I have it down, how will I get back here?" Alessia asked.
"Look around you." Morgana spoke as Alessia did. Taking in everything to memorize around her. "There is no way inside or out except traveling." Morgana explained.
"So, all I have to do is take in the sights around me here to travel here?" Alessia asked.
"Yes. As I said, only the invited can get inside. Others who try to follow, well let's just say they'll burn alive." Morgana spoke. "Now, try again. I'll come with you." The leader spoke. Alessia nodded. Closing her eyes as she took in an image in her head. Once she had the location in mind she weaved. Gasping as the shadow appeared. "Step through." Morgana explained. Alessia did. Within seconds she appeared at her destination.
She was standing on a beach as the ocean was calm as the waves were washing the shore. Seeing Morgana step out of the portal as it closed. She smiled as it worked. Looking behind her and sure enough, it was that village. She sighed in relief.
"I have to say. I am amazed! Where are we?" She asked.
"I do not know. All I know is the sights." Alessia spoke.
"Why is this beach specific?" Morgana asked. Alessia blushed and laughed nervously. "Ah. Say no more. Come. Take us back." She spoke. Alessia nodded and weaved. Having the image in her head as the portal came back. She stepped inside as did Morgana. Making it back in the same spot they left. "You learn fast." Morgana spoke as Alessia nodded with a smile.
"I guess being a Novice and Accepted at the White Tower paid off." Alessia spoke.
"Perhaps. You did get the advantage of learning from them. Sadly you do not have the extent of your power." The woman spoke.
"What don't you mean?" Alessia asked.
"You are bound to the oaths. We are not." Morgana spoke. Alessia sighed. She was not wrong. She was bound to the oaths.
"We all take the oaths when we rise to the shawl." Alessia spoke. Morgana nodded her head. "Yet, I did not know other Aes Sedai existed until that dream." Alessia spoke.
"Yes. We have our own oaths. Once you bring Lillen here, we will take you to take them." Morgana spoke.
"How do I find her?" Alessia asked. She was waved to a bench as she sat down.
"You need to focus on your bond with her. Connect with her." Morgana spoke.
"Like talk to her?" Alessia asked.
"No. Focus on your connection with her." Her leader spoke. Alessia nodded and closed her eyes. Focusing only on her bond with Lillen. Taking deep breaths as she kept her eyes closed. Then she felt a whoosh around her body as she looked around. She was no longer on the bench, instead she was in a dark room. Feeling a sudden movement as her body was against the wall. Hearing the familiar stretch as the lights were weaved on. She looked down as she was in a tunnel of a web shield.
"Still fast as always." Alessia spoke.
"My lady?" A voice spoke as Alessia looked up and smiled.
"It worked!" She gasped as she was dropped from the trap as she landed on her feet.
"You're not in red?" Lillen asked. Alessia shook her head and smiled. Her hand was taken as Lillen looked at the stone. "You're a purple ajah now." Lillen spoke softly. Alessia pulled Lillen into her arms tightly and held her close. Kissing her head a few times.
"I am to bring you back." Alessia spoke.
"Why?" Lillen asked.
"You're not safe and you need rest." Alessia spoke as she grabbed Lillen's chin. Seeing the dark circles under her eyes.
"Where would I even go?" Lillen asked with a frown.
"With me. It's safe there." Alessia spoke. Lillen nodded her head silently. Alessia weaved again. Creating the shadow portal as Lillen gasped. She took her wife's hand and went through. Stepping to the other side instantly.
"How?" Lillen asked as she looked around and then was rigid in her spot. Looking at the building.
"Anything is possible with the One Power." Alessia spoke as she touched the woman's shoulder. Lillen was still staring at the building. "I know that you know this place." Alessia added. There was excitement coming from her wife as Lillen looked at her.
"I cannot believe this place stood! There is much history here." Lillen added.
"Yes. It is also the home of the purple ajah. Your home as well." Alessia spoke.
"I miss our home." Lillen spoke. Alessia frowned at this. She took Lillen's hand into her own and led her inside.
"Tell me about it?" Alessia asked. Hearing a gasp as Alessia instantly stood in front of Lillen.
"It's Moghedien!" Emma's voice came. Taylor and Arlane both came into view as well.
"I see you found your wife." Morgana spoke as Alessia nodded. "Show her to your room." The woman added. Alessia led the way from the others. Lillen followed without hesitation. She opened the door and waited. Her wife entered as she closed the door.
"I remember this room." Lillen spoke as Alessia walked over to the windows and opened the curtains.
"Oh?" She asked while looking back at her. Lillen smiled and nodded.
"The first time you kissed my cheek was in this room." Lillen spoke. Alessia smiled and walked up to her. Cupping her cheek and leaned in. Kissing her cheek. Hearing Lillen giggle from this. Alessia smiled at this and hugged Lillen again. Feeling a cheek against her chest as she rubbed her back.
"Have you eaten?" Alessia asked. Lillen shook her head. "Here, get changed. I'll make you some food." Alessia spoke as she let go and opened her wardrobe. Revealing all the purple clothes for wear. Lillen nodded and began to change. Alessia took her leave and went to the dining room to look around.
"Everything alright?" Musin's voice came.
"Yes, Lillen is here and she hasn't eaten." Alessia spoke.
"Ah, no worries. I'll cook something up quickly." Musin spoke as Alessia followed.
"I'll help." She spoke. Musin smiled and nodded and led the way.
Not long after as Alessia had a plate of the leftover food from dinner warmed up as she entered the room again. Seeing Lillen was looking out the window.
"Hungry my love?" Alessia asked as Lillen looked at her and nodded. She set the plate on the table as she weaved the candles lit as the moon was rising.
"It's beautiful here." Lillen spoke.
"Yes, she is." Alessia spoke while watching Lillen. Her wife looked at her and looked back to her plate quickly. Alessia could have sworn she saw a blush coming. She sat down and rested her chin on her hand while watching Lillen eat. She raised her hand to gently caress her lover's head. She stood up and kissed her head before taking her leave. She went to grab some water for her. Grabbing a cup and a pitcher of water before heading back. Closing the door behind her again and set the items down. Pouring her some water as Lillen took it and drank it. She poured more and sat down.
"Did you put wards up?" Lillen asked as she finished eating.
"No. It's already protected. Only those invited can find this place and enter." Alessia spoke.
"That's good. Is it safe?" Lillen then asked as Alessia nodded.
"Yes. Now, tell me about home?" Alessia asked. Lillen smiled and went to lay on the bed and patted it. Alessia went to the wardrobe to change. She walked over and laid down next to Lillen.
"It was a decent sized house. You, Jane, myself, Liandrin all lived there because it was safe. It was one of your family houses that no one knew about. Your mother told me about it. You and Jane used to visit it all the time during summers when you were younger. You showed Jane and myself there. It became home." Lillen spoke. "It was in a forest. A pond as well." Lillen added. Alessia smiled and she rested her arm across Lillen's middle. Lillen was on her side facing Alessia and her hand resting on Alessia's neck. Pulling her wife close and kissed her forehead.
"Morgana Sedai said she has training for us, tomorrow." Alessia spoke as Lillen raised a brow at her.
"Training? What are we? Novices?" She asked.
"No. She said something about our bond." Alessia spoke.
"How did you find me?" Lillen asked.
"Our bond. I was able to locate you." Alessia spoke as Lillen smiled at this.
"Our bond had grown even more." Lillen smiled and hugged Alessia tightly. "That means I can find you as well." She added as Alessia nodded.
"My bond with Moiraine got stronger as well." Alessia spoke as Lillen was listening. "She was shielded and once it was broken, we were able to hear each other." Alessia spoke.
"She broke through her shield? How? Ishamael is the strongest of us all." Lillen spoke.
"You forget my love. The Dragon." Alessia spoke. Hearing Lillen sigh a little. Alessia cupped her cheek and made her look at her. "My love. Remember. I want you to join me here." Alessia spoke. Lillen nodded her head lightly and shifted her body. Laying half way on top of her. "I know it's going to be hard to break through but, I will be by your side the whole way." Alessia spoke. Kissing Lillen's head. Her wife looked at her. Eyes locking as Alessia could see the emotion in them.
"You promise?" She asked. Alessia nodded her head.
"I promise. No leaving my side unless sent on missions." Alessia spoke. Giving Lillen a deep kiss. Hearing a knock as she felt Lillen sit up. Alessia did as well. Walking over to answer the door. Seeing Morgana and the others there with a smile.
"Come. Both of you." Morgana spoke. Alessia nodded as she left the room as Lillen followed. Taking Alessia's hand into her own. They were led down a spiral staircase as candles were lit on the steps to give light.
"I do not remember this." Lillen's voice whispered.
"Because we added it." Morgana's voice came. She opened the door as they all entered. Alessia looked around in the circular room. It reminded her about the basement at the White Tower but this one was more welcoming. There were many candles lit across the floor. There was a stand with a box on it. Morgana walked over to it and unlocked the box. Grabbing the item from it. Alessia was curious as she was watching. Moving her head to the side to get a better view. Their leader turned and Alessia gasped. There was a rod in her hands.
"Is that an oath rod?" Alessia asked.
"Yes. Here you are going to swear your new oaths." Morgana spoke.
"I thought there was only one?" Alessia asked.
"My love, there are many out there. How many survived is the question." Lillen spoke. She was leaning against Alessia as she could feel how uncomfortable her wife was. Alessia wrapped her arm around Lillen and held her close. Feeling her relax a little.
"Alessia. Step forward." Morgana's voice spoke. Alessia let go of Lillen who then grabbed the back of her gown and stood behind her. Morgana held the rod up as Alessia held it with her dominant hand.
"I, Alessia Solstice. Hereby swear to keep and uphold balance to the best of my ability." Morgana spoke.
"I, Alessia Solstice, hereby swear to keep and uphold balance to the best of my ability." Alessia repeated. Seeing the weaves now connecting their hands on the rod.
"I will no longer be bound to the White Tower but to the balance itself." Morgana added.
"I will no longer be bound to the White Tower but to the balance itself." She repeated.
"And hereby warn and or prevent anything that would cause disruption to the balance." Morgana smiled.
"And hereby warn and or prevent anything that would cause disruption to the balance." Alessia repeated.
"It is my sworn duty to not interfere with anything unless necessary." Morgana finished.
"It is my sworn duty to not interfere with anything unless necessary." Alessia finished as well. Feeling the oath replacing the one she had taken from the White Tower. She looked around and then back. "How do I know it worked?" Alessia asked.
"Tell a lie?" Emma suggested.
"Um." Alessia thought. It was hard since she was so used to telling the truth.
"Are you friends with the Dragon?" Taylor asked.
"No." Alessia spoke. She gasped at this as she was able to easily lie.
"It worked. Now, with Moghedien, it's going to be a little harder." Morgana spoke as Alessia raised a brow at her.
"What do you mean?" She asked. Still feeling Lillen holding onto her from the back.
"We need to cut her completely from the Dark One." Morgana spoke. "No matter how far along she is in the shadow, as long as she is willing to turn from it and choose her love for you over him, he will have no power over her." Morgana spoke.
"Or, what if she could be a spy?" Emma asked.
"The Dark One hears all. Even this conversation." Lillen spoke softly.
"Not necessary. As I have said, you are safe here." Morgana spoke. Lillen then nodded her head at this. "If you choose to follow the path of the spy, you need to keep Alessia close at all times. Your life will constantly be in danger." Morgana warned her.
"I want to think about this." Lillen spoke softly as she was looking down to the side.
"Of course." Morgana spoke. "Get some rest sisters." She added. Watching them take their leave as Alessia took Lillen's hand into her own again and led her the way back to their room.
She was laying in bed again while caressing Lillen's cheek as she was resting her head on Alessia's chest again.
"What's on your mind, my love?" Alessia asked.
"He will kill me for betraying." Lillen spoke. Alessia sighed at this and wrapped her arms around Lillen. Rubbing her back.
"What do you want to do?" Alessia then asked.
"I want to join but go about this my way." Lillen replied.
"What do you mean?" Alessia asked.
"I still have tasks I must complete. Though, he knew about you in the past. I was always helping you and you helping me." Lillen spoke.
"Maybe he had some plan." Alessia spoke. "Or maybe it's because the Dark One knows about your connection with me?" Alessia then asked.
"It is possible." Lillen spoke. Alessia grabbed her chin gently to make them lock eyes.
"Whatever path you choose, whatever choices you make, I will stand by you." Alessia spoke. Seeing Lillen's eyes welled before hugging her tightly.
"I need to stop being so soft." Lillen sighed. Alessia chuckled.
"Just be soft around me. Others, I do not care. Well, except Liandrin as well." Alessia spoke.
"Does this mean I can torture Moiraine?" Lillen asked in a hopeful voice.
"Torture her and your torture me." Alessia warned her. Hearing a groan from Lillen as Alessia chuckled lightly at this. "Get some rest my love. You need it." Alessia added. Rubbing her back gently.
"I think I can actually sleep." Lillen yawned before closing her eyes. Alessia weaved out any candles where she was without leaving the bed. Holding Lillen close to make her feel safe. She had just come to the purple ajah as did Lillen. Now, it was time to finally start walking her path alongside her wives. Now, she needed Liandrin here as well. Where her red ajah was, she had no idea.
(To be continued!)