Chapter 33 - The Queens And Their Blood

>Quincelet

“You met him!” My mother yelled at me while I stood in the forest near the Dryad. The portal to this world and the magic realm was open and I talked to her through that, “How?” She was astonished, “You didn’t tell me you knew him!”

“Why are you so excited? He’s not yours.” The mist surrounded the Dryad, so the portal could only be seen if you’re standing right infront of it.

“We’re still related!” She looked at me and I looked back at her unamused, “How’d you meet him? Does this mean he’s no longer living with the pack?”

“Nena’s older sister is his mate. I met him through her. I had to lure him out but it worked.”

“Oh good! Very good!” She looked so excited, she looked like a kid.

I sighed, “But that doesn’t even matter; he doesn’t know anything.”

“You could have told him! You met him after all!”

“He didn’t listen, I did try.”

“What! Why?”

“Moreover I noticed he was wearing an earring.”

“An earring?”

“Yes, I’m guessing it’s what's keeping his magical powers sealed. It was black in color so I’m guessing Adam Kiryu had the help of a wizard or a witch. It’s most likely black magic.”

“Adam that bastard!” As my mother started cursing him I got a call. It was from Yohan

“Quincy!” He yelled my name as soon as I answered the call.

“Yes?” I wonder why he called so soon?

“....I just wanted to ask you something.” His answer came after some gap

“What is it?”

“...” There was some gap again, “Your voice is lagging.” He told me.

Oh. It must be because of the portal.

I moved away from the portal's influence, “What did you want to ask?” My voice should be fine now.

“When you left your blood on Maya. Was there anything in it that would harm her?”

“No.”

“Whooo.” My mother yelled from afar. She’s just curious like always so she’ll have to wait. I moved away a little more so I could focus on what he was saying.

“Maya’s memories.” He said, “How will they come back?”

“I presume she’s started getting them already if you’re asking.”

“...” So I’m right, but it’s happening a bit too fast. The ring was on her for years so the seal should open slowly.

“In the form of dreams.” I answered his question, “She might or might not remember them but she’ll continue to relive them till she does.” I sighed, “This was your choice.” I told him.

“I didn’t think it would happen this fast.”

“Neither did I.” Unless. Something triggered it.

“Is there a reason why it’s happening so soon?”

“Something could have triggered it.”

“What thing?” I thought about his question and something more appropriate popped up in my mind.

“Or perhaps. Someone.” I told him and looked back at my mother who was mad at me for ignoring her and was yelling at me but I was too far from her so I could barely hear her. “You already made your choice.” I said. If she’s already getting her memories back this will lead to a faster development, “See through it now and when you have your truth.” I spoke to him quite seriously, “Come meet me again.”

The truth is going to hurt both of them but I guess it’s time they faced it.

With that I ended the call and walked back to the portal.

“Was it that important that you ignored your mom?” She huffed and crossed her arms.

“Yes. Very.” I didn’t tell her who it was since she’s very impatient about stuff.

At the same time I caught a white raven flying in a distance in the magic realm. It came closer and closer and as it began to land it took the form of a person. Her hair grew in length and became one with the ground.

I stared at the person approaching the portal behind my mother. Unlike my mother who had black long hair, the other person had white long hair and green eyes.

The forest Queen. Esra.

My mother, Arsay and her sister Esra were the queens of the forest but my aunt held more power and was the true queen while my mother was the supporting queen. That’s why my mother could leave the forest for a little while, she’s not entirely bound to it. Magical creatures can’t survive without magic, so crossing over is dangerous unless you possess a lot of magical energy. And even though my mother has so much magic in her she can’t cross over for some time now since she did a few weeks ago. My aunt on the other hand can’t leave at all. She’s the true Queen and can never leave the enchanted forests since she’s bound to them.

As she came and stood by my mother’s side she smiled at me.

“My dear Quincy.” Her voice was soft and there was hope in her eyes. I saw the glitter in them but at the same time there was sadness hidden deep within them.

“Yes aunt?”

“Is it true? You met Yohan?” She asked calmly unlike her sister.

“I did.” Her face lit up, “He’s grown up to be a man.” I gave her a smile, “He has your eyes, your hair, your beautiful features.” I saw tears swell up in her eyes.

I came to the human world for her, because it pained me to see her so lonely yet still carry on with her duties. On the nights of full moon she cried because she longed to see her blood and I could no longer see her like that.

“I’ll get him to you. He’s your son after all.” As the portal began to close I made her the promise, “I came to this world for the sole reason.”

That’s right. Yohan Kiryu, half werewolf, half fae. My younger cousin and the only son of the most powerful forest fae. I’ll get him back for sure.

The queens beamed at me and I could tell they were looking for the day when they meet their blood.

As the mist cleared I looked at the Dryad. Since I’m a half vampire going in and out of the magic realm isn’t easy. Vampires aren’t welcomed in the magic forests since they’re undead, so the Dryads don’t open the portal for them. I can only talk to the other side like this because crossing over and coming back is too troublesome.

I turned and began to walk towards my house.

I know now that Maya’s memories are coming back and the trigger has already appeared, Yohan will come back to me once he finds out the truth.

I’m the best choice he has.

I sighed. Finally, I’ve reached this point. I came to live among humans to find him and make a way for him and aunt to meet.

It was more difficult than I thought.

He lived in the pack for so long and as a vampire I couldn’t visit them, moreover his father, Adam Kiryu, that bastard has always made sure his whereabouts were hidden. I had to get so many connections over the course of years. Only now I have more power than those damn mutts.

Maya wasn’t supposed to be a part of this but I’m glad she turned out to be his mate. It made so many things easier.

Finally. It’ll be over sooner or later.

I reached back home and crossed the wooden fence to enter the house. Just as I did a sweet scent made me stop in my path for a moment.

The smell was very inciting. I had to grit my teeth and hold my nose so I could control myself. Then I walked inside, to the living room where stood the source of the sweet scent. A ten year old girl putting the band aid on her index and forefinger.

As she finished I let go of my nose and called out to her.

“Nena,I told you to be careful with sharp things.” Unlike others, Nena’s blood is quite rare. It gives off a very sweet smell that can make a vampire lose his senses. Good thing I can control myself very well.

She looked back at me, “Ah! Sorry… The cutter slipped out of my hand when I was trying to cut the sticks… But I put the band-aid on immediately!”

I walked to her and crouched, “Good work.” I softly patted her head, “Be careful next time.”

“Okay.” She replied as I looked at her and thought about something.

I became the guardian of these sisters only because of Nena. I smiled. Seven years have passed since then.

I guess when I’m done with my work here I’ll have to leave her. I never had the intention of staying in the human world for long.

I stood up and looked around the house. I’ve been here for ten years since I started living here.

It feels a little strange now that I’m near my goal. Did I get a bit attached? I looked back at Nena and smiled.

I guess everything must come to an end.