Chapter 49
Clair -
We had just crossed the border of the Emerald Forest. We protected our ears from the dragon's wings as it tucked them into his sides so that he would not snag one of his gigantic wings while landing.
This dragon emanated power, and he was ancient, if I had to guess I would be he is senile. The red fairies buzzed around the dragon's ears, asking the dragon what they could do for the dragon. We could hear the fairies call him King Almadine.
The dragon let out a loud roar. "Quiet, you worthless fairies! You know I cannot hear you!"
Almadine —
"What do I smell?", I walk around the visitors. I haven't eaten all day and maybe a pig shifter would be just what I needed for a culinary delight.
"I am hungry for a pig shifter! Which of you is a pig shifter?" He sniffs blindly, leaning his head towards the ground, as his nose sneezes a small spurt of fire.
Clair -
If I weren't so worried about my brother's health, I would laugh my head off. It has always seemed to me that the enchanted forests were mythological beings your parents read to you in fairy tales. I know I should be cautious, but I am fascinated.
I bow lowly with exaggerated gestures so the blind king will know I'm paying respect. We are not pig shifters, your mighty dragon king. Our meat is not delicious, because we are wolves. As compensation for the Great Dragon King, if you let go of me on our journey, I will return as soon as I find a pig shifter."
The floating lily pads made a gentle breeze behind me. Emerald fairies adorned each lily pad. When the wind blew through the trees, their wings played music. As the fairies came into view, the old red dragon roared. The red fairies formed a beeline for the old dragon.
After listening to the two different types of fairies, I discovered the red fairies are fire fairies. We know green fairies as Emerald fairies, and they have no affection for one another.
We all watched in awe as the Emerald fairies circled around us. Over our heads, purple dust formed a dome of dust that rains down like a mist. Exhausted, I fell asleep.
In my dream, I found myself in a forest of white trees with crystal leaves. Snow covered the ground and ice hung from the trees like gems. In the distance, I see Selene floating above a lake in her most shimmering dress and competing with the light of the moon.
A young man sitting on a white log beside a waterfall of freezing water caught my attention. Happy to see him okay, I smiled. I ran over to him and sat down beside him. While crying, I hugged my brother and exclaimed, "You're okay.".
We see the moon goddess floating down next to us. We look up at her in puzzlement. My brother and I were sitting together when Selene magically separated us.
My children, war is coming, and I want you to guard and protect Akira's identity, for when she is older she will have her own war to fight and the kingdom to save. Not even the green elves are to know she is alive and well.
The moon goddess sighs, it is true your family has traces of unicorn DNA. It is carried through the females normally, but in your family's case all the twins have the DNA of the Unicorns. Because you ventured into the magical forest that dormant gene has now come alive.
In the next couple of weeks, you will have your first shift into your unicorn. Your wolf has known since they were born and looks upon the unicorn as their sibling. Your other siblings will not shift into their unicorn as the DNA wasn't activated by the magic forest.
You might want your mate present at the time of your shift to assist you with any pain you may feel. It will differ from your first shift with your wolves. You are in much more pain now than when you first shifted into your wolves.
Your horn is more powerful than any other magic out there. You will be hunted down and killed for your unicorn horn if your enemies and thieves find out you are unicorns. Tell no one else but your mate that you are unicorns. This includes your brothers and parents, too. Change into your unicorn only if you have no other choice.
Clair your mate is swearing at me right now, for you and Xantara have been missing over a month now. You still need to be sworn in as the future Luna and Queen. He will find you in the woods today near the freeway. Your brother here will be with Xantara building their mate bond and healing under the care of the Elves and the Emerald fairies.
Clair --
The moon goddess then looks stern as she looks directly into my eyes. “You will work out your problems like an adult with your mate, instead of constantly rebelling and running away.”
“Selene with all due respect, it is hard to deal with his harem of girlfriends.”
“Clair then talk to him about it, seek therapy, but work it out and quit acting like a teenager running from your problems.”
I nod putting my head in my hands. Why does this all have to seem so hard. The next thing I knew the moon goddess put me back into my slumber and out of the dream.
I feel raindrops on my face as my eyes open, confused at my surroundings. There is a sweet scent in the air, the smell of my mate. The drops I thought where raindrops were actually his tears falling on my face. I felt guilty, as I had caused my mate great pain. I could feel his pain internally.
Under my mate's shirt, I am lying naked next to the road. I stare into my mate’s-tired eyes. As I apologize for hurting him, I cup his face.
“I promise I will work with you.” I cried, feeling the pain in my heart as tears ran down my cheeks.
