Thorn blushed and smiled as he was very happy with how excited Candy seemed to be. He leaned over and kissed her lovingly as he smiled. " Here let me put it on you." He said as he pulled it out of the box and put it on your head. "There now you are truly my princess." He said as he smiled warmly at her. " We will be at your surprise soon. Please don't let Lagordir kiss you or hug you again. I'm really tired of him always picking on me. He does so just to aggravate me. If he does it tonight I'll kill him. You are my Candy and I'm not sharing. " He said meaning it as the carriage suddenly seemed to come to a stop. "That ride didn't take as long as I thought it would. " He said knowing that they had spent about thirty minuets in the carriage. He open the door with people screaming out happy to see that Candy had finally made it. He got down as he held out his hand for her. Once she was down safely he leader her into the shop where Ping and Lilly where waiting along with the elders and Council members. People where taking pictures left and right and screaming out Candy's name. It honestly made him happy and a little worried. He kept by her side and made sure no one dared to touch her and that people kept their distance until they entered the building. He smiled as he saw Lilly. His walked up to Lilly and Ping has he looked Lilly up and down speechless. "I see that unspeakable beauty truly does come from princess. I'm not sure if this place can handle two beautiful princess as you two are." He said looking back to Candy with caring eyes as he smiled softly at her.

Ping made Lilly blush as she heard the sound of screaming outside not to long after their kiss. She smiled as she soon saw Thorn and Candy. "Oh she is breath taking isn't she Lagordir." Lilly said looking to Ping as she smiled at him warmly. She was in awe of Candy. She blushed brighter as she heard Thorn speak. " Excuse me but I believe Candy may wish to know why she is here." Lilly said as she looked over to Pings father. " Why don't you start out our evening. You worked really hard on her necklace." Lilly said as she stepped back so Ping's father could have the floor. She looked to Candy as she smiled at her. "All of us are here to honor your hard work tonight. Even member of the Council receives special garment with their symbol on it to let others know they are masters of their craft or skill. We felt that yours should be special just as special as you are to all of us. Everyone here chipped in to help make this night special for you. " Lilly explained as she smiled at Candy. "That man of yours got everything here organized for you tonight. You owe him a big thank you. Your a lucky girl to have one that loves you so much. Just as you are lucky to have so many people who care about you. I understand from reading the records that you are the youngest to ever take a Council position. This is a historic occasion for us all. " Lilly said as she smiled as people gathered around. Lilly walked over to the covered dress and open the glass case that it was hidden in. She suddenly removed the cloth hiding the dress. Lilly had poured her heart into the dress. It was truly one of a kind and Candy would sparkle like the jewel she was in it. Ping's father had made the necklace and shower pieces that went with the dress for Candy. Lilly stood beside the glass case as she felt nervous hoping that Candy liked it and so did everyone else.

Daphne blushed as he kissed her and sat still as he placed the tiara on her head. Listening to him, she smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck gently, her fingers playing with his hair. "I am only yours Thorn. No one is ever going to take you away from me." she whispered and was going to kiss him but then the carriage stopped. Pulling away from Thorn, she took a hold of Lady's leash in her hand and followed Thorn out. When she saw all the people screaming her name, she frowned. Why were there so many people taking pictures? She wasn't sure how to feel about this and took his hand, walking out with him and keeping Lady close. Daphne didn't say anything and walked with Thorn to the shop where she smiled when she saw Lagordir and Lilly with the council members. Hearing her name being screamed again and seeing so many lights flashing around her made her feel suddenly light headed and sick to her stomach.

Lagordir looked over at Daphne and smiled. "Yes she is, but I still think you're the lovelier one." he whispered to her. He noticed that Daphne looked very surprised and started to worry that maybe so much attention wasn't such a good idea. Lagordir's father was surprised and smiled. "Well Lagordir and I worked on it, we decided on making her something to reward her for all the hard work she's done. It's not easy to do the work she has done, especially in such a short amount of time." he explained and Lagordir nodded. "We all know you can do this Daphne, and we're all very proud of you for all the hard work you've done." he added. Lagordir nodded at what his father said. His father was mostly in charge ow fixing and making weapons while he himself was in charge of making accessories. So when they decided to make the necklace, Lagordir got everything ready and worked with his father to make it absolutely perfect.

Daphne wasn't sure what to say but when she saw the dress, she felt the tears come to her eyes. Oh no why now! She didn't want to cry but all of this was so much to take in at the same time. "Oh my..." she whispered and sniffled as she fought back the tears in her eyes. "I love it...!" she said and broke down, letting the tears fall down her cheeks. They didn't have to do any of this and yet they did. She didn't think she deserved so much but everyone else thought she did.

Lilly smiled as she watched Candy. She looked to Ping as she walked up beside him and gently took his hand as she squeezed it gently. " We are all glad you like it. Congratulations Candy!" Lilly said as she turned feeling a sudden dark presence. She let go of Pings hand as she looked to where Dragon was. She turned her head as suddenly screams erupted from outside. A massive army appeared dressed in white armor. They wore Lilly's crest however it was easy to see they weren't the princess knights. Lilly froze in place as she watched the man who adored her father appear suddenly escorted by his own knights. The man wore a evil grin on his face as he laughed looking right at her then shifting his evil eyes to Dragon and then to Thorn. His eyes then looked to Candy and Ping.

"Ah what a fine gathering indeed. But play time is over children. You know it's funny you let people believe that you are dead and gone with, and suddenly they let their guard down. " Thomas said as he turned looked to Thorn as he grinned wickedly at his brother. " Well hello drear brother. My my hasn't our Candy grown in beauty. Shame you want get to enjoy her like I'm going to. " Thomas said as he laughed turning his attention to Lilly. "And look who we have here it's her majesty herself. My, what a master piece you have grown into. But you choose to waste your time with weak elves like him." Thomas said eyes Ping. " Oh this is funny how fate does things. " Thomas said as he looked to Dragon. " You are charged with treason and kidnapping the Princess along with many other charges. "Thomas said as he reached for his sword suddenly and then thrust it into Dragon's chest killing him instantly as he let the man fall to the ground. " Guilty as charged it would seem. " Thomas said as he laughed and quickly removed his sword as he looked to his knights who pulled Thorn and Candy apart and quickly took hold of every person in the room holding them hostage. Everyone was being held hostage except Lilly herself. She was left free in the middle of the room where Thomas circled her like a predator toying with it's prey. " So exquisite you are your majesty. However you waste your time here and with foolish elves. Your father said that you had some crazy notions about humans and elves being free to live together. However my dear I'm here to inform you that just isn't so. Even with as lovely as Candy here is she is nothing compared to you. You will never age and die like her. You have wisdom and power this girl will never have. And unlike every person here your going to survive tonight. But don't worry I came to be your saver to fix you my beautiful Queen. Soon all of this none sense will be behind you. " Thomas said as he laughed wickedly and snapped his fingers as screams could be heard from outside. Explosions and many unfriendly sounds could be heard as suddenly the smell of rot and decay filled the building from the outside.

Lilly froze in fear as she watched a small river of blood trickle in from the outside of the building. She looked up as she forced herself to step forward and saw the massive army laying waste to the land. The people that had just been outside where now corpses the army of white was leveling the city and killing everything plants, animals, people it didn't seem to matter to them. She turned in horror as she looked at Thomas. "You monster what have you done!!!!" She screamed out at Thomas as she looked to where her beloved Dragon laid. This only made Thomas laugh harder as he pulled out a small crystal vial full of a silver sand. She wanted to run however before she could move two knights appeared and restrained her ignoring her screams. Lilly knew what the sand was it was the one thing she had feared more than anything else. Lilly tried to summon the power of the land to protect herself and the others in the room from Thomas however he just laughed at her and open the vial. He poured a small amount in his hand then grinned as he threw it at her. Suddenly the sand surrounded her as she was lost in a blinding light that came from the sand as it engulfed her.

As the light faded Lilly stood there however she didn't appear like the young Lilly that had just been there only seconds ago. She was older and a crown was on her head. A power came from her as well as great confidence. As she open her eyes it was easy to see she was enchanting. Her eyes looked as if the stars themselves had taken their places there. She had a magical presence about her. However it was easy to any who knew the real Lilly that Lilly was gone. This person may look like Lilly only older but the sweet girl was gone. Thomas laughed as he looked to Lilly. “ How do you feel Lilly?” He asked as he waited to see if the sand of tears had truly worked on the princess.

“To whom do you speak? I know no such name nor person. How dare you speak to me so openly. I am her majesty Queen Lillyora or Queen Amra. You will refer to me as her Majesty when addressing me in any form do you understand me?” The strange yet enchanting women replied in a voice full of power and seduction.

This made Thomas smiled as he laughed and bowed respectfully to the women. “ Forgive me my beloved Queen. You have been sick for a time. But it looks like you are better now. These traitors here have openly welcomed humans into our Elven lands and some dare to think into our bloodlines. They have brought with them a great sickness. These humans threaten the life of your father and our very lands. Your father said that you are the only one who could punish these humans and make them pay for what they have done to the lands. Wars have been caused because of these parasites. Just look how this one is dressed and adored by the elves here. They have forsaken you and the land. They had harmed the land if you don’t believe me then use your power on me and see if I am lying my beloved Queen. You should teach them their place and make each of them pay. “ Thomas said as he grinned knowing that what he said was true in his heart. And if the new Queen did use her powers she would believe him and only him.

Thorn froze unable to break free from the grasp of the knight that held him. He watched everything that happen in horror as he saw how his brother gloated about everything. He screamed out to Lilly to run as he watched his brother pull out the vial however it was to late. He started in complete horror as he saw what had happen to Lilly. " You monster you use dark magic on her!" He screamed know that Lilly's sudden transformation was forced on her by the Sands of tears. Not every elf was good and the sands of tears where made from the tortured souls of powerful good elves. It could heal anything broken but it twisted what it healed. Anything that it held became evil and all that was good in it vanishes. It was a myth but then so was the tail of the Queen Lillyora. It was said that she was the most beautiful Elven Queen to ever live. She had the power of light and healing. She also could wield the magic of the elven lands with just a thought. It was said in myth she could make any being she chose to be her lover and none could break her enchanting on a being she chose. However as he stared at the women he saw the necklace. It was the same necklace from the myths the necklace that only Queen Lillyora could wear. It would only call the purest of souls master even it now had some black in it's silver work. The necklace was twisted just like Lilly. If given time Lilly would have turned into the Queen of legend that everyone could love and adore. Instead she was going to fulfill the myths legend and become a Deadly Queen that all would fear.

Thorn couldn't believe that Lilly had been erased almost instantly by the Sands of Tears. He couldn't believe all the bloodshed and how happy his devious brother was about all of this. He froze looking to Candy knowing this wouldn't end well. He could see that the sweet girl that they knew was gone. Unlike her father and even his she wielded magic that hadn't been seen in eons. Thorn didn't understand what was going on but he knew enough to know this was going to end badly. He looked to Lagordir with fear in his eyes. " Lilly is gone done call out for her. Look the necklace it has black in it. It doesn't matter what we say she want believe us!" He warned knowing that if she did remember them it would be twisted some how. Thorn tried to think how to get Candy and the others out of this alive.

Lagordir glared at the male and grew angry at his comment. "What was that?! Weak?! Say that again and I will show you just how weak I am!" Lagordir yelled. "Lagordir calm down." his father said as he restrained his son before he could run over and probably kill the male. It all happened so fast, people were killed and others were separated to be killed later. No...no he couldn't let this happen! What kind of person killed people for no reason? He watched in fear as the Lilly he knew and loved vanished right in front of him. He heard what Thorn said and felt like he had just gotten punched in the stomach and all air had left his body. "You took her from me.." he said quietly as tears formed in his eyes. "You took my Lilly away from me! I swear I am going to find you and I am going to kill you! You're nothing but a monster and don't deserve to rule anyone!" Lagordir yelled.

Daphne frowned when she heard the male speak. Daphne didn't have time to react when suddenly she was pulled from Thorn's side and chaos broke out within the building. "Thorn!" she cried out and tried to fight from the grasp of the soldiers. "Let me go!" she cried and looked around for her parents, her brother and Lady. "Mother, Father! Tony! Lady! Oh goodness, where are you!" she called out and looked around frantically for her family but she couldn't find them anywhere. "Please let me go!" she cried out. Her efforts to escape were useless though, it only hurt more to try to escape from their strong hold on her. Daphne was in tears at this point, her ability to scream had vanished from how much she was crying that she fell to her knees. "Give me my family back!" she cried as the soldiers pulled her back up harshly.

Thomas looked to Amra as he heard Ping and the others. " Now are you going to tolerate such none sense my Queen? Tell me my Queen what is your will? These people are all traitors. " He said as he looked at Thorn almost glowing with hatred. However he was snapped out of his rage as the Queen gently ran her fingers along his Jaw and stared him in the eyes. He felt a strange power enter him as he froze unable to move.

"You speak truth after all servant. Such a good heart shame to waste it on a fool like you though." The Queen said as she turned and looked at Ping as she walked over to where he was looking straight into his eyes. " You cry such beautiful tears full of pain. I like those. However your weak I have no use for something like you. Send him to the dungeon with the others here. No...wait." She said as she stood and looked like she was deep in thought as she looked over at Thomas. " Put them to work in the fields. Maybe some hard labor will turn these weak spineless into warriors. " She said as she turned and looked at Candy a wicked smile appeared on her lips as she looked to Thomas. " You fancy for this one. She can be your pet. I give her to you and all the humans here. I expect you to work them to the bone. To just kill them would be to kind. They entered our lands without permission. So for their crimes they will now pay with lives of substituted to us. First order of business destroy everything here and rebuild this place as a farming community and mining. You will be in charge here and will send reports to my father and I. But first let me lay the ground work for you. My father always said if you want something done do it yourself. " The Queen said as her eyes glowed with power a wicked grin on her face. She laughed as she held up her hand a staff appearing as she suddenly slammed it down onto the floor. A magical wave spread out from it traveling outward from it. As it did so everything vanished the bodies, buildings, anything that once resembled the great city vanished. Only the living where left in the middle of a large plot of empty land now. The Queen turned as she looked over at Thorns father and mother. She walked right up to his father and ripped his heart out leaving the man to fall to the ground as she smiled wickedly. " Just what the doctor ordered. My father will live on thanks to your noble heart. Shame you waste all this power you have for a tainted dream Longbow. " She said as she looked around at the people who where left. " Pathdic all of you weaklings. Even the elves here are weak. None of them are worthy of living. Torture them all and make them curse the day they where born. Send them to the mines so that they may never see the light of day. Brand them and take away their names. But for their traitor ways they must pay even more than the humans. For their lies they will lose the right to speak. " The Queen said as she held up her hand a white light blinded the people as the Elves all fell to their knees a brand on their left shoulder and their voices gone. Enchanted bands appeared on their wrist as they became frail losing all their strength.
The Queen walked over to where Ping and Thorn where along with the other Eleves where being held. " From now own the land that gave you life will turn it's back against you. Though you will try with all your might to use your skill the land will not help you nor it's people. From this day forward you will hate the day you where born. The mines will not be kind to you as they once where. The fields will not yelled food for you. Children you will not have as you once did. Sickness shall follow you where ever you dare to go along with hardship and misfortune. For every day you fail to meet your quota one of you will die. You will serve your King one way or another traitors. " She said as she turned heading away.

However she paused as she looked at Thorn. She walked over to him and smiled warmly as she spoke in a kind voice to him. " Your cute and strong. I think there might be hope for you in my fathers army. Oh, but you love that human so strongly. I bet I can change that. " The Queen said as she pulled out the vial that Thomas had used.

"Hey wait how did you? You can't do that!" Thomas yelled as he watched what The Queen was about to do. " Thorn should pay with his life!" Thomas yelled as he glared at The Queen. He yelled at her full of rage forgetting his place as he watched The Queen turn around suddenly and appeared before him almost instantly. " Temper, temper young man." She said in a evil tone as she slapped him hard sending him to the ground. She reached out and ripped his heart from him as he fell to the ground dead. She looked around at the others. " Does anyone else wish to meet the same fate? Father just like son weak. A bloodline that must be purged." She said as she looked back to Thorn. " However you might be your families saving grace. I have two enchanting hearts to heal my father and soon I'll add yours to my collection. " She said as she open the vial again and blew some of the sand on Thorn. A bright light surrounded him then vanished as a grown man appeared where Thorn had been just moments ago. " Oh there you are. What a specimen. I wonder are you going to fight for your Queen? If your a good boy you can fight for my hand. You just have to prove your worthy to be my personal knight." She said to the new Thorn as he caressed his cheek. "So handsome. Now come lets leave this dreadful place. Besides our King needs us." She said as she turned to leave.

Thorn felt fear for the first time. He watched as the Queen used her power on Thomas then what she did to his father. "NO!!!" He yelled as he watched his father fall to the ground. He then hit the ground along with all the other elves as the Queen used her magic on them. He had never felt such power. The scholars had said that Elves had lost their magic a millennia ago. However the Queen wielded it with ease. The Scholars where wrong there was power in the land. So all the scholars where wrong. The magic had been here the entire time. And now only the Queen could wield it. He found he couldn't speak as a mark appeared on his left shoulder. He froze as he saw the Queen appear before him. However he stared at her enchanted slightly by her eyes and voice. However he turned his attention to Thomas as he shook his head not wanting to see what the Queen would do for his outburst. He froze again in horror as the Queen ripped out his brothers heart as well and left him there to die. Before he could do anything a light appeared around him.

As he open his eyes all he could see was her. She was beautiful and enchanting. He stood and pushed the guards of himself as he follow her. He didn't flinch as he ripped out the spear from one of the knights who ran after him to restrain him. He quickly stabbed it through the first and pulled it out and quickly did the same to the second. He paused only when his Queen spoke. " Enough my champion. They are not your enemies as of yet. Now lets get out of here shall we." His Queen said as he nodded and followed her. He would do anything for her. He knelt to her as she paused and gently caressed his face with a hint of affection as they suddenly vanished in a cloud of smoke.

Heath stood in the inside of the barren land as he looked around for Lagordir. He could see the land was bad as he had seen it before. He looked around look Opal his beloved sister. He smiled at her as he looked around knowing that the others where on their way to find Candy. " We have to stop this and save our future and our parents. We have to save our mother." He said as he looked over his shoulder at his little sister who had appeared. "Lead the way use the magic of the land to find Lagordir. Let's meet our father." He said as he followed his sister taking her hand as she used her crystal staff and they vanished in a bright light.

Opal nodded as she appeared with her brother in front of a strange looking man. She moved without asking her brother or waiting for him. She bent down as she reached out caressing Lagordir's face with her soft hands. She gazed into his eyes as tears feel from her eyes staring into his eyes. She suddenly wrapped her arms around him hugging him happy to know he was alive. Her beloved father was alive and wasn't dead here in this time. She held onto him just crying. Her eyes fell to his shoulder as she saw the marking and she let go of him. She put her hand on his shoulder as she spoke in the forgotten tongue. Suddenly a bright light filled the sky as it faded all of the marks vanished along with the curs that made the elves unable to speak. She smiled softly at Lagordir as she wrapped her arms around his neck again holding on to him. " Papa....I've missed you. They said you where lost forever. You promised to teach me to dance. You...promised to save mama and bring her home. You promised we would be a family again. " She whispered to him as she held onto him not letting him go as if he was the most important person in her life. " I've tried to be a strong girl like you told me I had to be. But I'm not like you and brother. I just want all of this to end Papa. I want you and Mama back. No more war and pain." She said softly.

Heath froze as he watched what Opal did. He smiled softly as he watched her with Lagordir. He didn't have the heart to tell her that their father didn't know who they where at this point. Though if what their mother had told them was true then Lagordir would know they where his children as would anyone who saw them. His mother said they looked liked like them and no one could mistake them for any other. She had said that their was a special connection between parents and children that could transcend time and space. " Opal come now be strong you are an Princess now act like it. You know father wouldn't approve of this. It looks like we are to late to stop Thomas and the Kings evil plans for....mother." He said the last part softly as he looked around at what happen. " She truly is powerful as they say. However that isn't the women we know that did this. The women we know would never use her magic like this. She is good and pure and the embodiment of light. She would never use this type of magic. We have to save this land Opal and the people here or we lose our future." Heath said as he looked to their father. " You can speak now and you have all your strength back. Opal broke the twisted magic here. However it want take long for the......Queen to figure it out her spell has been broken." He said as he looked to Ping.

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Aisha open her eyes as she looked around. She smiled as she saw she had made it in one piece. She would have to thank Opal for transporting them all here safely yet again. She pulled out her crown that she had turned into a necklace. It was her mothers the one thing she had left from her father and mother. She spoke the forgotten language as it glowed and suddenly a pink aura wrapped around her and her brother Lance. Suddenly they where taken to the fields where a beautiful young girl was. Aisha couldn't help but smile as she ran right up to Candy and wrapped her arms around her. " Oh it's you!!! Thank the stars your still alive. I've missed you so much! Is father still alive?" She asked looking into Candy's eyes hoping that her mother knew it was her.

Lance reached out to stop his sister however he couldn't in time. He shook his head as he looked at the tragic scene before him. "Aisha Daphne doesn't know who we are. I'd say that Thorn is still alive if not we wouldn't be here. However we need to fix the mess that the King has done. If this is allowed to go any further our future will be erased. " He said as he slowly walked up to the pair and shyly looked Candy in the eyes as he bowed to her. " Forgive us for appearing so suddenly...mother. " He said as he he couldn't helped himself and wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly as he cried softly. It had been years since he had seen his beloved mother. He had traveled through time and space at her request to save their future because the evil King had slipped away to the past and was corrupting it. He had lost his father over and over again in different past and futures. For once it was nice to see his beloved mother. Even if she didn't know who he was. He just clung to her not wanting to let go.

Lagordir looked around but saw no sight of anyone he knew. Did this mean his parents were dead? Oh god no....no his parents couldn't be dead. If they were he was truly alone then, he had nobody. If only he could speak to call out for them. It would probably get him killed, and he didn't want that. Lagordir wanted to see Lilly at least once more before he died, even if that meant seeing her married to his best friend. Lagordir instinctively froze when he felt a hand caress his face, it wasn't his mother's hand and it wasn't Lilly's hand. Looking up, he saw a lovely young girl staring at him and he wondered why she was even here, who was she? Whoever it was, she was crying now and hugging him tightly, talking about how he taught her to dance and that she wanted him and 'mama' to get back together. Who was she talking about? Of course he didn't say anything, he didn't even bother to move; he just looked at her then looked over at the young male. Wait...these...these were his children?! When he was told he could speak, he didn't say anything, he just looked at both of them before pulling them both into his arms. "I swear I want to get her back, but it's going to be very difficult." he whispered and sighed softly. Pulling away from them, he smiled sadly. "We'll get mama back, I promise you we'll get her back and we're going to make sure there is no more war and pain." he promised seriously.

"Lady! Mother! Father! Tony! Thorn!" Daphne called out but got no answer. Were they all dead?! "Hello? Is anyone out there?!" she called out and frowned. It was too quiet and she didn't like it at all. Before Daphne could react, she felt arms around her and a female's voice that she did not recognize. Looking at the girl who was hugging her as if she was the only person left, she wondered who she was and looked at the male with her. "Who...who are you and what do you want?" she asked and frowned. "I..I don't know who your father is but I believe he might be dead. I think everyone is dead." she whispered and widened her eyes at what the male said. "M-Mother?" she repeated and hugged herself. "You called me mother..." she commented and frowned who were these two and why were they here? What did they want? Suddenly his arms wrapped around her and she could hear him crying. "Oh dear...oh please don't cry. Please don't cry, none of you need to be crying." she whispered and hugged him back. She didn't know who these two were but they showed no signs of hurting her. They were very comforting actually, something about them made her smile.

Heath was surprised by Lagordir reaction as he felt the man wrap his arms around them. He stared at Lagordir hearing what he had to say stunned. His mother was right as always. Ping some how knew they where his children. He glanced down at sweet Opal who cried more happy tears as she wrapped her arms around Lagordir tighter refusing to let him go. This journey had been hard on all the children but on Opal the most. Honestly she had stopped talking since the loss of their father. It was nice to see her talking again. He smiled as he looked to his father. The man he knew was much older but this version of his father was about his age and younger. Heath knew the man deserved a explanation of why they where there. " Father...I know this is hard...We came from the future because a evil criminal escaped to the past...your past. In the future you, mother, Sir Thorn, and Lady Candy are the King and Queens of our lands. In the third kingdom a evil grew in a once great king. He vowed to destroy the land and you,and Thorn for defeating him. Somehow before you and Thorn could land the final blow he escaped our time and has been travailing back to find the right timeline to exact his revenge. He is posing as the King of your and mother's land. The truth is he has done this in every timeline. He kills the king or mothers father every time and poses as her father. He keeps trying to separate you guys and kill you off leaving just mother to be his unknowing pawn. Your not in this alone any more. And don't worry we can handle this task. Besides you trained both of us and so did mother. If anyone can defeat the monster the evil man has turned mother into it's you dad and Opal. Mother named her after the first jewel you gave her. Mother treasures that first bracelet you made her just as she treasures her Opal and of course as she put it's her mini Ping. Father there are more of us here. The others are looking for Lady Candy. We should hear from them soon. " He said as he smiled.

Opal was just happy that Ping recognized that they where his. She knew it wasn't her father from her time but right now she didn't care. It was still her Papa as she loved him. Opal looked at Ping worried she could see how tired he was. She looked around at the barren land as she reached down picking up some of the dirt. She stared at it and stood as she held up her staff and started speaking the forgotten language as she slammed the staff down onto the ground as a bright light came from her staff as the city that Ping knew reappeared rebuilt and perfect. It was empty but every building and items was back. Opal made sure she enchanted the city so that the Queen couldn't destroy it nor the king again. "Now people have a place to come back to. We are safe here. Protection spell is very strong not even the Queen can break this one. Papa now has home to come back to. Grandpa's place is not far from here. I miss Grandpa and Grandma. Grandpa is so funny papa. He helped make my staff along with you and mama. I miss you and grandpa having a race with Heath to building things and fix them. Sadly Heath always beat you both. " Opal said as she smiled and laughed softly remember those happy memories as she looked to Heath's lost hand and frowned. His body was covered in scars from the battles they faced getting here.

Aisha looked up as she let Candy go horrified that Candy didn't recognize her even a little. "You....don't know your own daughter. You always said like Lady Lilly that parents share a special bond that can transcend time and space. You promised you would always know us no mater when or where we appeared. " Aisha said as she felt her heart breaking. She thought for a moment as she remembered her father and the the things he had told her about their mother. " I am Aisha and I'm your daughter from the future. Lance is your and Thorn's son as I'm your daughter. Father said that you where so gifted with healing that you where the youngest chosen for council. Dad said he saved you once from a raid he kept watch over you to make sure nothing bad happen to you. He said that Lady adored you and that uncle Tony never left your side. He said that you where the kindest person he had ever met. And that he let you win games because he won even if he lost to you. Your prizes if he lost were always better than if he won. " She said as she pulled out the crown she had turned into a necklace for Candy to see. " Father had this made for you. He gave it to you the night of your party that he and the others had put together to honor your hard work. He is so thoughtful. " She said as she turned feeling a ripple of power knowing the warm kind magic. " Lance it's Opal she is using her magic." She said as her mouth feel open seeing the large city appear. The three where in the middle of the city now as she looked around. " Opal is really talented with her magic like Queen Lilly. I wish I could be a talented. However Queen Lilly is so kind and keeps telling me that I already am even if I don't know it." She said as she smiled looking down at the necklace that glowed a soft Pink. " Opal, Lance, and King Lagordir aren't far from us! Wait there is another light could it be Lady Hope? Do you think she found Uncle Tony?" She said looking to candy and to her brother.

Lance froze hearing what Candy said however he didn't care he just wanted to hold her for a while. He looked to his sister as she spoke. He rose letting Candy go as they suddenly where in the city. " It's enchanted Opal must have enchanted it so the evil Queen here couldn't destroy it again and so people have a safe place to retreat to here. I hope that Lady Hope found Uncle Tony. I don't think she's a meek Librarian like our father said. I think there is more to her. She was smart enough to help us get this far and lead us here. It would be nice to see a familiar face again who knew us. Come one lets go find Opal and Heath.


Hope had kept her true identity secret as she kept Tony safe as she could. She finally found him again. Hope bent down as she smiled at him wearing her clothes from the future. She had hide her things in the woods of the third kingdom before entering the city where Candy, Ping, Thorn, and Lilly would meet. She had spent her life studying the lore of the past. It had been at Queen Lilly's request she did so. In all honesty it was her own dream and Queen Lady just made it happen for her. Now she was going to do everything she could to help her rulers children complete their mission. "Tony are you awake?" She said in a soft voice as she gently rubbed a cool wet rag across his face trying to wake him. " Come now we need to get moving before the army appears. Your family is waiting for us. You have niece and Nephews dying to meet the man they have only heard of in legend. " She said softly to him.

Lagordir frowned, hearing his daughter cry. He didn't know what to say, all he could do was hold them both in his arms tiredly. He was exhausted but he was growing used to it. Listening to what his son said, Lagordir only felt weaker. So much information to take in it was overwhelming and he realized just how much work he had to do now to make sure the future was a good one. "Very...hard." he whispered weakly. "So much to...to take in. You two should...should not be here. I- If they find out you are here they will hurt you and I do not want that added to the list of deaths caused by...her." he muttered and frowned. He couldn't see himself as a king, but he believed his kids, they would never lie to him. Lilly was being controlled, he knew that much but saving her and killing the man controlling her was going to be very difficult. When his son mentioned that his daughter's name was Opal, named after the first gem he had given Lilly, that was Lagordir's breaking point. She remembered, after so many years she remembered and cherished the friendship bracelet still. That was the Lilly he knew and fell in love with and that was the Lilly that he had to bring back. He was crying because he missed her immensely and he was afraid he'd never see her again.

When he had managed to calm down a bit, he shook his head, maybe he really was a weak elf after all. "I..." he started and looked at what his daughter had summoned. "Yes safe.." he whispered and upon hearing Daphne's name and his parents being mentioned he panicked once more. "Mother and father!" he gasped and looked around frantically. "I...I don't know where they are. They...they're probably dead." Lagordir answered and sighed. "Your grandparents aren't your real ones, I'm sure..I'm sure I told you this sometime in the future though." he noted and noticed his son's lost hand. They went through a lot to get here, it wasn't fair to them that they had to get hurt. "I'm sorry you had to come all the way here...to see this place like this; and to see your father this way." He said sadly.

Daphne listened to the girl name Aisha speak and widened her eyes in surprise. This girl knew her entire life story of how she met Thorn, she couldn't be making this stuff up obviously. "You two are my children..?" she repeated and was very surprised. So much had happened, her brain was still trying to wrap around the events that had happened in the last year leading up to the present day. "Please forgive me...it's been a horrible year and I am still trying to wrap my head around it all." she whispered and frowned slightly but nodded at what she said. "Your father...Thorn...he was always a caring and loving man. I was always to be his candy and now he is gone." she agreed and quickly wiped away her tears, "Yes, he said all princesses deserved a crown." she said, causing her voice to crack at the end. "Tony? Tony is alive?!" Daphne gasped and looked around. "I...I need to see him and Lagordir!" she said while continuing to hold her son in her arms, the way only a mother would.

Tony groaned as he felt something wet on his face. Opening his eyes, it took a while for his eyes to adjust and focus on the figure above him. "Hmmm?" he muttered and looked at the woman. I'm awake.." he answered and shakily got to his feet. "Where's Candy, Lady and my parents? Where are they? Are...are they okay?" he asked and looked at the woman. "You'll...take me to them right?" he asked her and frowned. What would he do if his family was dead? No, he wanted to see them, he needed to see them.

"Opal stay here and care for father. Don't let any one enter this city. Use your full power and defend this city within inches of your life. Summon the others and go to the palace. You can look out in every direction from the top use that as your post. Go there now I'll go find any survivors I can. I'd like my battle hammer please. " He said as Opal nodded watching a hammer appear out of thin air. He took it as he quickly left the city looking around for any survivors.

Opal nodded as she held up her staff and a bright light came from it then suddenly her and Ping where in the top tower of the palace. She held out her staff as she spoke in the forgotten tongue as a pink light came from her staff then a green one. " Rest Papa they others will be here before you can blink." She said so Ping could hear her. She smiled as the lights turned blinding. Then when they faded Tony, Hope, Candy, Lance, and Aisha where all there with them. She looked at them as she held out her hand. A white light came from her as it surrounded Tony, Candy and Ping. It faded as she smiled softly. " There I have healed you. You should feel right as rain or not tired anymore. " She said softly as she cut her eyes to Lance as she gave him a faint smile. She walked to the middle of the room to use her power when she felt a familiar hand on hers as she saw it was Heath.

" Conserve your energy. I don't want you pushing yourself again please." He said in a almost pleading tone as Lance moved closer to Opals face speaking to her. He could see she was determined to do as Heath commanded her to do. " He gently caressed her face as he gazed in her eyes worried about her. He looked down to her arm pulling back her glove as he saw the wound. It looked worst than before. However before he could say a word she pulled her glove back up and moved past him to do her job as Heath told her to. Lance felt as if his heart was being stabbed with a dagger as he watched Opel just ignore him. He shook his head as he cursed under his breath. " Damn fool is going to get her killed. He is pushing her to hard. Her body can't take much more. " He said as he looked to Aisha. " Stay here and keep a eye on Opal. " He said in a low voice so Opal couldn't here. " I swear if anything happens to her his head will be on my mantel. " He froze as he looked to Aisha. " I-...Aisha I'm sorry that was insensitive. I will bring him back safely to you I promise. Just watch for Opal. I think she is at her breaking point. If you can knock her out." He said as he leaped from the balcony using his power to fly from roof to roof as he vanished out of the shield around the city.

Aisha looked to Opal knowing that Lance cared for her very much. She knew that Heath was very demanding of himself and of others. But she knew that he had a bad tendency of pushing Opal to her breaking point. Aisha slowly strolled up behind Opal as she smiled soft and placed her hand to the back of her neck a pink aura came around her hand as Opal suddenly fell to the floor. Aisha caught her and gently placed her down on the floor as Opal slept hard. " We've asked to much of you. I'm sorry but now you will have sweet dreams. " She said as she looked around at the others. "Hope who is that?" She asked staring at Tony. She then looked down at Opal as she saw bleeding coming from her wound. She quickly pulled off the gloves as she saw that Opals wounds where bleeding again and looked worse. " What do I do? I've tried healing magic they aren't healing." She said frowning.

Hope smiled at Tony as she looked to Candy and Ping. " I'm glad you are well. I was worried." She said as she turned hearing the children speak. She walked over to where Opal was as she peered down at the wounds. " What happen? It looks like poison of some kind. Heath pushed her again didn't he? Let me guess she chose to save you all at the price of sacrificing herself. Heath is never going to learn that not all people are as strong as others. " She said softly as she pulled out some vials of medicine looking to Candy. "Candy please help her. If we don't worry she is going to get very sick."

Lagordir sighed when his son ran off. There was no point in calling after him, he was honestly too tired to do anything. "Opal.." he started and sat down on the cool floor. "You shouldn't be pushing yourself okay? You need to rest as well." he commented and smiled weakly when Tony, Candy, and three others showed up. "Daphne, Tony!" Lagordir gasped and quickly pulled them both into a hug. "Oh I'm so happy to know you both are alright." he started and noticed Lady was nowhere to be found. He didn't want to ask though because he didn't want to cause her any more sadness. Looking over at the others, he raised an eyebrow and looked at Daphne and Tony. Perhaps they knew who they were.

"Brother! Ping!" Daphne gasped and happily hugged both of them when Ping hugged her. If Thorn were here, he wouldn't be too happy but he wasn't here. "Oh it's wonderful to see you both, I was so worried that you might have been killed. I couldn't see or hear anything, I was terrified." she confessed and noticed the look on Lagordir's face. "Oh, I'm sorry. These are my uhh...my children. It's surprising I know but I know they wouldn't be lying to me." she explained and smiled weakly. Before she could relax though, her assistance was needed in tending to Opal. "I am guessing these are yours Ping?" she asked as she used her healing abilities to tend Opal's wounds. It took longer than it should have only because she didn't think she would still know all this after a year of not using it.

Tony smiled and kissed Candy's forehead and hugged both of them. "You made me an uncle Candy, well then, sounds nice." he said and chuckled before letting her work and looking over at Ping then at Hope. She looked strangely familiar but he couldn't think properly right now. He was too worried about everything else going on. How long was this going to stay this way? He didn't know, but he didn't think it would stay this way forever.

"Yes they're mine, Daphne. I didn't believe it at first but then I noticed that they were. I could feel it, and the things they said only reassured me that they really were mine." Lagordir answered Daphne and looked over at Hope. "Who might you be?" he asked curiously.

" You need to all rest. I can handle the blood King if any of troops appears. " Hope said as she looked over the edge at the buildings. " That's the school, Oh there is my library. " If Opal is as I remember her then she brought every thing back to the way it was. I have supplies there from the future. Lord knows I've spent enough house in this library I know it inside and out. We should take Candy and Tony home the shield Opal put on this city will stand the Queen may not be but the shield will. I was always jealous of you and Opal your magical gifts are so strong. Summoning earth and plants just really doesn't seem that great compared to you two. "Hope said as she held up her hand as green mist wrapped around them as they appeared in Candy's house. " Here you guys rest. I'll go to the library and get the things I have hidden there and some of the books. " Luckily the King never saw my face and hasn't got wind that I was here. I know where our Lilly would take him. Sadly it's the worst place. Because only royal blood can enter. I figured out why he wanted to come back here and use Lilly. Really Ping was our answer the entire time. " She said as she paused and looked at the others. " I'm rambling again let me go get the things first and then return." She said as she vanished.

Aisha just shook her head as she watched Hope leave. " She really is one strange woman. She is so smart but sometimes she just goes over my head with things. However if she knows how to end this mess I'm fine with her speaking over my head. My magic isn't that great. All I can do is make dreams real. " She said as she turned and looked around the strange house as she froze recognizing some of the people in pictures. " Why.....Papa didn't lie when he said that everything in mom's house was like it was when she was a child. I laughed but wow even down to that stain there. " She said as she pointed to the red stain behind one of the plants. " Aisha turned as she looked at the others knowing they where lost and confused. " I don't know who you are missing. Most of the people you just lost are only stories to us. I never thought I would meet Uncle Tony. I've heard myths of your for years and how brilliant you where. You where the one that saved many people with your brilliant ideas and leadership on the conical that mom and dad formed. They said you enchanted a princess from the other kingdom before your accident. Mom never spoke of it and Queen Lilly didn't speak of it either out of respect for mom. You, Candy, Thorn,Ping, and Lilly all set off events that changed our history. Because of you all we are all one people and though we have four kingdoms we all united. We have our magic back and happiness or we did." She said as she frowned and looked to Opal. " Thank you for healing her. If you like I will fix you something to eat. "

Heath quickly found more people as he lead them all back to the city. He noticed that there was no sign of the Queen or her army. It bothered him but he knew form other encounters that she was only gathering her power under the Kings direction. He helped to lead over a hundred of elves and humans back with the help of Lance. He could tell by how serious Lance face was that he was upset about Opal. He knew that Lance felt it was his job to protect her but she was a princess and needed to be strong. He had to push her she was the only one who could challenge Lilly and win. Heath shook his head as they entered they city. He looked up as he didn't see Opal where she was suppose to be. He turned as he glared at Lance. In a matter of moments he and Lance where in the air going at one another. They crashed into Candy's front lawn as they went at one another. " You can't take orders or stay out of others business to save your life can you?" He yelled as he defended himself from Lance's attacks. " If you had studied as hard as your father begged you Opal may not be hurt!" He yelled at Lance.

Lance narrowed his eyes as he unleashed his anger sending Health flying into a tree. He watched as Heath screamed hitting the tree with his back hard. " Maybe if you spent time with soldiers instead of girls you'd know how to fight! Your father told you to protect Opal not Kill her! It 's your stupid ego that has put us all endanger multiple times! At least I can protect my sister can you say the same thing?" Lance yelled as he lunged at Heath slamming his sword into Heaths chest with it flat so to stun him not harm it. " Just admit it you don't like me with Opal! Because you don't believe there is man alive worthy of her. Well guess what your killing her! If it wasn't for me Opal would already be dead because of you!" Lance went to attack again instead he was sent back wards along with Heath as they both hit the ground and screamed.

"What in the stars are you two doing? I swear who have I angered to be stuck with children like you two in the past on this important mission?" Hope said as she glared at the two males. " Enough, now get up and act like adults. I'm not your parents but I'll beat the crap out of you both to settle this if need be. We are here to save people and our families. You two bury your hatches you have against one another now! You love Aisha and Opal so protect them together! I'm aware that two Kings don't like bowing to the other but you have to for now. These people have lost their land their lives for a year they have been in darkness and fear. So put your petty differences aside and stop acting like spoiled prince's. Get off your rear and help these people find their homes and then come back here and help me with dinner. GO!" Hope yelled in a very stern voice making both boy jump and quickly vanish. She shook her head as she walked into Candy's house. " I swear your son's are going to be the death of me. They always butt heads. " Hope said as she looked to Ping and Candy shaking her head. Hope pulled off three large backs from her back she had stacked over the other to carry. She began to open them as she pulled out Lady's special collar from the party and gave it to Candy. She then pulled out the Crown and handed to Candy. She pulled out the bracelet that Ping had made Lilly as she handed it to him. She pulled out Candy's father coat and pictures of him and Tony together as she handed them to Tony. " I could only find these things when I hide my things. I'm sorry for your loss." She said as she pulled out the necklace from the party that had been given to her along with the dress for her to meet Tony. She quickly placed it around her neck as she started opening up the other bags pulling out books from the library and some potions and weapons from her time.

Despite them not being physically tired, Lagordir was sure that they were all emotionally tired. So much had happened today, and he wasn't sure was was going to happen later today. He looked around Daphne's house and smiled, it looked exactly the same as it did when they were kids and he would visit from time to time. The lone fact that they were somewhere familiar really comforted him. Listening to what the woman said, Lagordir only became more confused. What did she mean by that? "I was the answer?" he repeated quietly to himself. Rest sounded like a lovely idea though, everyone needed to get plenty of rest after the events. Before he could say or do anything, he heard yelling and frowned. He really didn't need this right now, Daphne didn't need this right now. Their kids needed to act like grown ups or else he would treat them like little five year olds.

Daphne looked at her house and ran her fingers along the wall. Silently, she walked over to her room and took a deep breath, letting it out slowly as she opened the door. She expected to see Lady and her parents here, but the house was empty except for them being here now. Daphne walked back and stood beside Tony and smiled at her daughter. "We are missing my parents and Lady. We are also missing Ping's parents." she said quietly and looked up when she heard someone yelling. "What's going on?" she asked and sighed when Hope came back and mentioned their kids. "Oh dear, are they really fighting?" she asked and looked at Ping. "We are going to have to speak to them." she informed.

Tony smiled and shook his head. "Well I don't know about saving people but I do know I always try my best to help." he said to her and looked over at Hope when she returned. He didn't know why she had brought so many things, where were their parents and Lady? Seeing her pull out Lady's special collar and photos, he knew that their parents were dead and so was Lady. He was worried about how Daphne was going to react to losing their parents and her best friend. He looked down at the photos and led Daphne to the couch where he wrapped his arms around her and held her as she sobbed, clutching Lady's collar tightly in her hands. Tony glanced over at Hope and recognized her by the necklace she had put on, she was the girl who had a crush on him?

Ping took the bracelet and frowned, it was all he had left of the old Lilly. He looked over at Candy and sat down beside on the couch, knowing there was nothing anyone could do or say that would make this loss any easier to accept. "I'm very sorry.." he whispered to them both. However, this only confirmed his suspicions that his parents were dead as well.

Hope got up as she walked into the kitchen and left the other as she started cooking for them. She looked up after a hour or two as she heard Heath and Lance enter the house and come to find her. She saw that they had some food with them. "Thank you both. Now why don't you set the table and fix drinks for everyone. Then after dinner you two clean up and get some rest." She said as she finished up with the food and helped plate the food on plates setting the table as she took her place and waited for the others.

Lance helped set the table as he walked to where the others where. " Why don't everyone come in and eat." He said as he turned and walked back into the kitchen with the others as he took his seat. However he paused as he headed up to where Opal was sleeping. He sat on the edge of the bed as he stared at Opal as she slept. He gently stroked her check and pulled out a small glass flute as he started playing her favorite song. He played as she smiled softly in her sleep hearing the flute. He stopped playing as he gently reached out and picked her up holding her as she smiled and nuzzled him.

"Come on, we should try to eat. I know today hasn't been the best day, but they wouldn't want us to be sad. We should remember them and talk about them, it helps with the grieving process I've been told." Lagordir explained softly as he looked at both Tony and Daphne. He knew just how close she was to Lady, it must feel horrible losing a best friend. He knew food was the last thing on their minds but they had to at least try to eat some food.

Daphne sniffled and wiped her tears, nodding at what Ping said. "Y-you're right. We should try to eat then get some sleep." she said and smiled at Lance. "W-we'll be right there." she said quietly and looked over at Tony who was looking at her worriedly. "I'll be okay Tony." she assured and looked down at the photos he had then ran her fingers over the coat that had once belong to her father. Where had Hope gotten these items? Standing, she walked over to the kitchen and looked at hope. Where...did you get these items?" she asked, motioning to the collar in her hand.

"Come along Lagordir, we need to eat and look after my little sister. She says she'll be okay but I know she won't be. This is going to be harder on her." Tony said to Lagordir before walking with the elf to the kitchen and leading Daphne to sit down at the table, then sat down beside her and watched as Lagordir sat at her other side. They both were going to look after her. He knew she probably wasn't too happy that Thorn wasn't here to comfort her, but he was sure they'd find Thorn someday, hopefully before it was too late.

Lagordir followed Tony and nodded. He knew that Tony was right, but he admired Daphne's will to stay calm despite all that had happened. Sure she had cried the most, but she was an emotional girl and there was nothing wrong with that. Walking into the kitchen, he took his seat beside Daphne and wondered what they planned on doing tomorrow, they needed to come up with a plan, at least he wasn't alone anymore.

Thorn stood in the thorn room as she looked to his Queen. She was beautiful and growing more and more powerful each day. However his dislike for the King grew more and more. He had heard that there was trouble brewing from the traitors . He had volunteered to lead a small army and investigate what was going on. He would be the one to make his Queen feel better. He turned and left as he headed out taking one of the horses along with the rest of his small army.

Hope turned as she looked at the others. "Hey before you get sad we don't know if they are dead or not. I got those items at different times and have been hiding them. I was hoping that we would be able to save you so I could give these to you. I know this is all very weird to you. And I'm sorry for deceiving you all. However I couldn't go for the King alone. Though I thought my poison in his drink was a nice touch. I was aiming for him to die so none of you would have to go through this. I was foolish and should have waited for the princes and princess. Heath could have distracted him and Lance those two are the best in combat. Aisha could have turned his nightmare real and Opal could have used her power to contain him. That way I could have used my arrows and finished him. But I failed instead. I am sorry for all the pain. " She said as she sat down staring at the food. " There is still hope your parents could still be alive and so could lady for all we know. So don't lose hope. Remember hope is frail but hard to kill. No eat we all need rest. I think I'll take first watch with Heath and Aisha. Please don't be sad there is still hope." She said as she looked down at her food feeling sad having to watch them.

Daphne looked up and stared at Hope. Maybe she was right, maybe her parents and Lady weren't dead. However, something told her that they probably weren't. If they weren't dead yet, they probably would be soon. "I will try to stay hopeful." she whispered and started to eat her food quietly. What was the plan? They had to move before the queen found out that they were here. "We need to stay mobile. We need to stay off the radar so that the queen doesn't suspect anything and if she does we have to be sure that she never finds us." she commented and took another bite of her food.

Ping nodded at what Daphne said. "I agree with Daphne on this. I think we shouldn't stay here long; we need to keep moving. We canstay here for the night but in the morning we need to move somewhere else. I'm not sure where but I do think that we need to come up with a good plan. We can't just sit around and do nothing." Lagordir informed honestly before taking a few bites of his food. What was Lilly up to right now? Thorn had better keep his hands off of her. What if they had already kissed?! The thought alone was like a stab to his heart and he suddenly felt sick to his stomach but he continued to eat since he was very hungry.

Hope, they all needed to stay hopeful if they wanted to make it past this nightmare. He ate his meal quietly while deep in thought. If their parents were still alive, where could they be? Were they okay? Were they safe? Were they even going to find them? Maybe, unless they were taken elsewhere. He would do his best to be hopeful, he had to stay strong for Daphne.

"We aren't leaving this place." Heath spoke up as he looked at the others. " This is the safest place in this world now. Opal is the only one here who could fight the..Queen and win. Her magic is stronger than even Lillies when she focuses and put her mind to it. For you to leave the city would be plain stupid. I didn't come all the way back here to let you kill yourself with poor decisions. " He said as he looked to Hope. " Why do you give people false hope? Can't you see how upset they are? Just be honest and let them start healing." He said as he sat there.

"Don't speak to Lady Hope like that! They are hurting can't you see that Heath or is your heart just as cold as your attitude? We have all lost the people we love. There is no excuse for your behavior. You'll never be like your father. He knew that kindness and joy was more important. It appears you have forgotten that. The more you try and be like him the further you are from him. You wont make a good King. Apologize to everyone and eat your food. I'm starting to think my brother was right about you!" Aisha said as she crossed her arms over her chest looking at Heath. It was easy to she she was very upset with him. She walked over and looked at their parents. " We will help you guys try and find your loved ones. Besides my mom always said that our loved ones are in our hearts. So as long as we remember them they are always with us. So you may not see your loved ones but they are with you. " She said as she smiled softly.

Heath looked at Aisha and felt terrible. He sat there as he thought about what she said. He sat there not sure what to do or say. He looked down at the large spread of food Hope had made for them. It reminded him of his mothers meals and how loving she was. It then reminded him of his time with his own family and with his father. He hung his head knowing Aisha was right. He was trying to act like his father and he was failing. His father would have been kinder and put everyone else first.

Daphne frowned. "Stop it!" she yelled, surprising both Tony and Lagordir. "Stop it right now, both of you! Please!" she said, her voice cracking. "We do not need negativity right now. Save all your negativity for when we try to fight the queen and her army. Please just...just try to understand that we are all hurting and your bickering isn't going to help anyone. It will only make things worse." Daphne explained and frowned. "Please don't speak to each other like that. Especially not in front of your parents and uncle." she added and rested her head on Tony's shoulder. She was getting a headache from all the crying and the bickering only made it worse.

Lagordir frowned and looked over at his son and Daphne's daughter then back at Heath. "I know that you might think we are safer here, and perhaps we are...but if the queen sends an army to look for us, they'll want to look in these obvious places and if we are found we need to have a plan of action." Lagordir explained and looked over at Tony, raising an eyebrow. "Is she okay?" he asked.

Tony nodded slightly. "Yeah, I think she's just really tired. Today's events have really taken an emotional toll on her." Tony answered and wrapped his arms around his sister. "Candy try to eat a bit more, then you can go clean up and head to bed okay?" he asked and smiled when she nodded and started to eat again. Tony kissed her forehead and sighed softly before looking over at Lagordir. "Leaving doesn't sound like the best idea but I do think we should be prepared in case anything were to happen." he pointed out.

"NO! " Lance said as he appeared in the kitchen suddenly. " I'm afraid Heath is right. You know nothing of our world and we don't know that much of yours. Bickering isn't going to save anyone, your right about that. Heath tried to explain to you why it isn't smart to leave. The Queen's army can't get to any of you as long as you stay in here. You see Opal enchanted the city when she brought it back. Opal uses strong magic that not even the Queen could break or tamper with. No one can enter this city unless Opal allows them. Just as we can't leave unless Opal allow us to or if you have a pure heart. So even if the Queen came with her army none of them have a pure heart so none of them can enter this city every. Even with all her magic the Queen can't fool Opals magical shield on the city. " Lance tried to explain to the others.

" You see us five are the only ones who can leave at will and enter at will. Even if the Queen got one of our bracelets that allows us to move in and out freely she couldn't use it nor any other person under control. Only a person with a pure heart a kind heart could use it to enter. The Queen and her army don't have that. They don't have a pure heart. Leaving here wouldn't be smart. None of you have been out of this area in a year. None of you know what on earth is going on outside of yourselves. You don't know if it's safe to leave this area. You don't know if there is anything else outside of this area. None of us really have any idea what is going on other than Lady Hope. But from her face I'd say she doesn't really want to go into it right now. So lets eat and get some rest. " He said as he took his seat. " I'll feed Opal later and stay up to keep watch so you can all sleep in peace. Mother right no more bickering on either side." He said cutting his eyes to Heath and then started eating his meal.

Tony listened quietly as the children explained the situation. It was very interesting and made a lot more sense now that they explained it to them. "So as long as we remain here, we'll be safe." he said and looked at Lagordir. "Well then, I see no reason to leave. If we truly are safe here then we should remain here." he said and looked down at Candy who had finished her meal. "Sis you can go get cleaned up and get some sleep." he said quietly and watched her get up and excuse herself from the table. Looking back at the children and Ping, he smiled tiredly. He was pretty tired too but he was more worried about Daphne. He had never heard her get so upset before. This had really affected her, hopefully she'd feel better in the morning. Tony continued to eat until he had finished, he never noticed how hungry he was.

"Sweet dreams Daphne." Lagordir said quietly and looked to the children. "I hope you can all behave and keep quiet so that the poor girl can get some sleep." he commented seriously. Every time they mentioned Lilly, it just made it harder to accept the fact that she was gone. Listening to what Lance said, he couldn't help but narrow his eyes. He was probably an over protective father in the future because he wasn't sure the boy wanted to feed his daughter. "I trust that feeding her is all you'll do." he said and continued eating his meal easily.

Lance almost chocked on his food as he looked at Ping. "Excuse me sir with all do respect I'm the same age as you. I have traveled through times that you couldn't image if I had such evil intentions I would have acted on them by now SIR." He said rather upset that Ping could think such thoughts about him. " My father raised a gentleman not a common rascal. I'm a prince I have you know." He said rather upset at the thought. He was so upset he couldn't finish his meal. Lance looked over at Ping again in shock that the man would assume he would dare do something other than feed Opal. " I'm starting to see why my father had a slight issue with you. I'd like it if you keep your eyes and hands off my mother in this timeline please. Excuse me I need to go check on my mother or do you want watch me and see if I do anything vial with her as well?" He said as he turned and left the room. He walked up to where he heard his mother and pulled out his flute.

"I know that your tired I was thinking I could play the song that I was taught to help you relax some on my flute. It was something my mother in my time taught me. I'm sorry for everything that has happen. " He said upset thinking about what happen. "If you want me to leave I can. I just thought playing my flute might help some of your nightmares go away. Just for a little while." He said.

Hope sat at the table not sure what to do or say. She looked to her food as she played with it. Finally she spoke up seeing that the room felt very awkward. " Kids these days. " She said as she smiled and took a bite of food. She finally sighed as she looked over at Ping. " They are good kids. And right now sadly they know more than you do so have some faith in them. Instead of worrying why not get to know them. We have went through so much loss lets have some hope and goodness for a change. I'm sorry for not doing a better job. You see I came back here to save Tony and all of you." She said as she noticed that Aisha and Heath had already left going upstairs to rest.

"Back in our time I am the ruler and Princes of one of the other lands. I have the power over earth in all it's forms. I'm a great tracker and hunter. You see Tony had saved me from a few monsters when I was younger. From that day on he had become my hero. I vowed to follow him wherever he went and to be with him always. Friendship turned into something more as time went on between us. He had even asked me to marry him. However just like in this time not everyone was happy about the humans being here and about abandoning the old ways. The King here is the one that Killed my Tony from my time. My handsome man with the sweetest heart. He did so because Tony brought hope to all our people. He was the peace maker and he was so good at his job. He also kept the four of you glued together. He was the one who encouraged Lilly to rebuild the ancient city and to discover how to use magic again. He was the one that brought all our Kingdoms together and made people believe in all the rulers. It was a tragic loss and a major blow for everyone. However I couldn't forgive that wicked man. I knew that my Tony would want me to rule our land with love and grace but when that Wicked King managed to escape I couldn't let it go. That's why I volunteered to come back first. Honestly to kill him and to see the man I loved again. Even though your not my Tony it's just nice seeing you. My Tony spoke of his younger years and all the work he did with his father. He spoke of Candy, Thorn and all her friends. That's how I knew where to find you all. It's Also how I got advanced placement in the libraries here. Because of my Tony I had learned to love history and books. I blended in as best as I could however my weakness for seeing my Tony again apparently was my undoing. " She said as she frowned thinking about the past year. " I used my magic to protect myself from the Queen's. However it sent me back to my land here. It took me quiet a while to make it back here and when I did everything was gone. I couldn't understand how this could happen. I found some of your items in the rubble so I kept them for you. I've been searching for you. However trying to evade the Queen hasn't been easy. And hunting the King hasn't been either. I thought King Thorn was a pain in my time he is twice as annoying in yours. He is quick and light on his feet. He dodged just about everyone of my arrows I was aiming at him. Luckily for me some of the elves in the army aren't that bright and don't have great discipline. They where fighting lost their balance and ended up falling into Thorn. I nailed him with a sleeping arrow. I also nailed the King himself however the Queen was there and I only got to poison him. If I could have got off another arrow I'd have killed him. " She said as she frowned even more. " But it wasn't all a loss I learned there where Tony was and I've been tracking him. I also knew that the children where coming to help. I'm sure it was Lilly's doing. She is so kind and she has so much faith in them. It's hard not to believe in them when she gives one of her speeches. " Hope said as she looked to Ping.

" I know this is the hardest for you. Just like every day is the hardest for me since being here. I see your Tony and I want to run to him so bad and just pick up where my life ended for me in my time. But then I remember this Tony doesn't know me. He has no idea in the world who I am. And every time I try something bad happens. I tried to reach out and Thomas slipped through and this nightmare from hell happen. I think it's just a sign to not tamper with the pass and to remember I'm not part of this world. And that my Tony no matter how much I want him to is never coming back. " She said as she looked to Tony then back to Ping. " With that being said we can still save your Lilly. Because that monster is not Lilly you see. Your sweet teenage girl is locked away inside. The sands of Tears can only give an illusion of fixing something . You see the King didn't do much research when he was grabbing relics on his way here. Lilly is still Lilly and she trapped inside the body the King wished for. She is trapped in a prison where she can't wake up and save herself. Lilly is asleep right now inside of that monster. " Hope said as she looked to Ping gently placing her hand on his. " Your Lilly isn't the one killing people. This monster looks like your Lilly but she's not. She is a cheap imitation of her. You see if we broke a mirror and used the Sands of Tears on it. It would appear fixed but if anyone dared to touch it they would noticed that it was still broken and then the spell would be broken. The Sands of Tears are like Aisha's magic. Aisha is the only Elf in years that can make illusions that become real. So for Lilly right now she is trapped in a nightmare it's her nightmare that is real. That why I said you are the key to all of this." Hope said as she smiled. " My Tony told me that love was the greatest force in any land. He told me that it would transcend time and space. I always laughed until I saw the power of love. It's a strange power that comes in many forms. Sometimes it's a hug that can save a life, or a chance to prove ones self, and other times it appears as real magic like in a kiss that awakens a loved one from a evil curse or spell. " Hope said as she smiled at Tony before looking back to Ping. "The King hated all of you in my time because you brought hope and peace to all our lands. You helped to unite them. He made a promise to make you pay. You more than any my dear King. " She said to Ping. " You don't see yourself as a King now but in my time you are a great king and loved by all. Even the other rulers look up to you. You where the one that figured out where The King and his subjects where hiding. But it was you that killed his beloved love and children. It wasn't out of anger in all honesty it was a accident and all the people knew it. However he never forgave you. That is why he came back her and came after Lilly. In my time she was your greatest joy. But she is also my king's greatest weakness because the one time she fell ill my king went crazy with grief because he thought he had lost her. "Of course my sweet Queen told him to go to the forage and work because she would be fine and he should do something to keep his mind off her. Any who has ever met my King and Queen know that Lilly is his one weakness. As for Thorn his weakness is his Queen as well. But the King was aiming at hurting Queen Candy instead. You see he blames her for his children dying. He had unknowingly unleashed a devastating plague upon him and his subjects in a battle with my King Ping. It only effected them because Thorn had acted quickly and sealed them in their cave they where using as their home. Candy tried to cure the people but the plague was so strong that it killed everyone except one. The man couldn't accept that he had been the one to kill his entire family so he blamed Ping and Candy for it. Because he felt that Candy could have cured them all but chose not to. And that Ping had purposely unleashed the plague on his people. That's why he has tried to take Lilly from you and Thorn from Candy. Because Thorn is also Candy's greatest weakness just as Tony is mine. That's why I couldn't kill him when I had the chance because he had Tony and would kill him. But if didn't kill him he would let me take Tony. So I took Tony and for that I'm sorry my King. " Hope said as she hung her head. " I am not worthy to rule or to even be before you now. But I can't watch that man kill Tony again. I can't survive it again. I don't want to see the person I loved die anymore. I have seen the evil in this mans heart. He used a sword the first time and stabbed Tony in the heart letting him die in my arms. The second time he beheaded him, the third he used an arrow through the heart, the fourth he beheaded him after he beat me unconscious. This time however he didn't kill my Tony. He made a bargain. His life for Tony's so I took it. He laughed at me and called me weak and he's right. He told me that Thorn or You would have killed him there. He told me that of all the people I was the one he pitied because he could keep killing Tony and I would just endure it. He told me that he had never seen someone willing to die for someone who wasn't even their loved one. And the sad part is he is right. This Tony is not my Tony no matter how much my heart says he is. My heart said that I could save him this time just as every other time. Instead I was suppose to be stopping the King. I saved Tony this time but at what cost to my Kings and Queens and even my Prince's and Princess. I'm no better than the King. It was because of my grudge for him I came by myself with no help. We have all seen how that has ended. Look at the children they where once so strong and now they fight among themselves. It has been so hard on them. The King stabbed Ping in the heart and then if that wasn't enough beheaded him in front for Heath. Thorn was stabbed as well he used himself as a shield to protect Candy that's who the King was aiming for. Your son's adore you and Thorn so much that is what they fight everyday to live up to. Your son is so amazing. He lost his hand but he never lets it show how it bothers him. He fights on and tries his best to be like you and keep everyone together. He pushes Opal very had but he's trying to make her stronger because she is the weakest of them. Opal is not a fighter she is like Lilly and Candy in that way. She doesn't have that fire to stand up like Lilly does. However she does have Lilly's big heart and always wants to help those in need like Candy and Lilly. But it her father that made her feel brave and able to stand up. But he also knew that she wouldn't ever be like him or Heath. However Heath can't seem to understand that physical strength isn't the only strength a person can have. Watching his father die as he did has been real hard. Heath and his father where inseparable. The pair spent every waking moment together. Heath misses his father as much as I miss my Tony. That's where the danger is for him. The only two I'm not worried about are Aisha and Opal. They have hope where Heath and Lance have desperation to save their fathers and prove to them they are worthy to be their sons. Those little boys who try so hard just want to make their fathers proud. You may not be their fathers from my time but you are still their fathers. I believe spending sometime with them could help solve a few issues and get us closer to saving Lilly. We need rest for the battles to come. We can't just march in there and take on the King. So lets rest and maybe you could try to help the boys. Believe it or not Lance looks to you as a father figure as does Heath to Thorn. The two boys don't always see eye to eye because they see each other's father as being the better King. " Hope said as a slight smile appeared on her lips as she thought about the boys and their fathers.

Lagordir laughed softly at Lance's reaction. "Point well made. As for your father, he only had an issue with me being close with Daphne. I liked to tease your father though and Daphne knew I was just joking around, my heart already belonged to someone else." he explained. "Your father was just very...possessive and over protective I guess." he added with a shrug of his shoulders and finished up his meal. Letting out a soft sigh, Lagordir listened to hope speak and frowned. A lot had happened it seemed, that king truly was evil and it only made him want to kill him sooner rather than later. She was right though, they couldn't just face the king, not like this where they weren't even prepared.

Daphne had taken a quick shower and was dressed for bed. She smiled when she saw her son walk into the room. "Please don't be sorry, you've done nothing wrong dear. No one is to blame, no one knew this would happen." she pointed out and shook her head. "Don't go, please." she whispered and felt tears come to her eyes. She was probably the most emotional girl she knew, it was probably annoying to put up with. "I would love to hear you play." Daphne commented as she lay in bed and smiled at him.

Tony listened in silence at what Hope had to say and was pretty upset to hear that she had been beaten by this evil king. "You shouldn't speak negatively. You're the one that said we need to have hope, so you need to have hope that the Tony you love will come back. I'm sorry you had to go through all of that, I'm sorry the kids had to go through what they went through but this just tells us that we need to stay hopeful and try our hardest to prevent the same things from happening again." Tony said seriously. He didn't know anything about being inspirational or anything of the sort, but he did agree that he was the glue and he had to prove it here and now. "We all have to remain positive, if one of us falters we all will." he added and cleared the empty plates, taking them to the sink and washing them.

"Tony is right, we need to stay positive in times like these." Lagordir agreed and yawned softly. "Spending some time with the kids, well I will try my best. I'm not sure what they're like, what do they like to do. I know all this in the future but right now I have to learn all about them...though I'm sure they like the same things their parents like. Probably...so my son probably liked to make things just like me and my daughter must be like her mother." he said and smiled weakly. This was going to be hard, but he wanted to get to know his future children.

Hope looked up as she smiled softly hearing Ping and Tony. " I can clean the dishes you should rest Tony." She said softly as she looked to Ping. " It may be hard but we should all get to know one another. Opal adores you well at lest from my time she does. She loves animals and plants. That is why we get alone so well. Your right your son loves to make things. In our time you and your father here have taught him how to make things since he was born. He is gifted just like you are. He loves to tinker and build things. Opal loves to garden and she loves to bake. She loves decorating and carting things. As for Lance he loves battle just like Thorn. He also loves spending times with the ones he loves. He also has a soft spot for his Opal. He got that from Thorn and from you. You know he fought some nasty monsters to get Opal a seed of a rare rose just to make her smile when she was sad. He is very caring he always does things just to make people smile mainly his Opal. He has a gift for protecting others and helping others. He is very caring. Ashia is caring and loves to help people. However she is gifted with her songs and with her art. She is a very amazing artiest." Hope said as she smiled softly.

Lance nodded as he smiled softly." Ok if your sure. Let me play a little it might help sooth you." He said as he began to play hisflute. He played it with all his heart as he remembered his home and his happy memories. He played it as he slightly swayed as he did so.