Taming Her Beastly Mate

Back in Elysium Rhea sat on a couch with Levi. In her arms she held a sleeping infant… Beryl. Meryl had handed them the baby with no strings attached. Just to raise her in Elysium. In exchange they brought back barrels and barrels of nullifying scales. And there was still more being made by Olga.

Grandpa Sage was able to extract the glass from Lila’s eye and they were now distributing the scales in masses. Lilly was able to create special crystals that could detect the nembrant glass within a certain radius. It was enough to cover all of Elysium and she was making more to help protect the other kingdoms not to mention the packs. But this came at a price for Lilly. She had to infuse her own power into these crystals giving away a small piece of herself with every crystal she would create. Though this was a small price to pay in order to help protect everyone. Even if she ended up using all of her fairy magic, she would always have Kira. She was always more comfortable using her strength as a werewolf. It was more her style.

With Lilly’s fairy magic being slowly drained from her they had to make a tough decision. They decided that Rhea would now need to take over as the active Fairy Queen of Elysium. Levi and Rhea would be moving to Elysium at the conclusion of the dragon party. Since Rhea and Levi would be living in Elysium, they decided they would adopt Beryl. They would raise her as their own daughter and teach her their ways. Hopefully this time, under their guidance, things would be different.

There was another big change happening in Elysium. The dark fairies were slowly moving in. As they came the area was expanding and adapting for the new arrivals. Just like fairy magic, Elysium, was also alive. The place was a beautiful flowing entity. Like a living, breathing being that was slowly changing and adapting in order to fulfill the prophecy the dark fairies spoke of.

Alexis was both a dark and light fairy. It was told that a fairy princess of both light and dark would be the bridge for fairy kind. The yin and yang of the fairies. She would be the greatest protector the fairies had ever known. And in their time of greatest despair, she would provide them all a safe haven.

Unfortunately, not all of the dark fairies wished to unite under the fairy princess. Some of them even joined up with the demons. In all species, there were those who turned their backs on their own kind. This was no different with the fairies.

One of the biggest surprises was the rising flowing power in Elysium. With the presence of the dark fairies, it was bringing about a different type of magic. This magic merged together. The white and dark energies intertwined creating a power that was unrestrained. Lilly felt as if the two powers always belonged together. It was as if the two energies were now whole.

Destiny walked into the room with Harley by her side. She reached out her hands towards Rhea so that she could hold the tiny baby in her arms. The baby opened her eyes for a moment before falling back to sleep.

“It is hard to believe she was evil.” Destiny said as she patted the baby softly.

“Believe it.” Lucy said as she walked into the room. Derek, Justice, Aba, Jasper and Terra were all with her. They would be staying in Elysium until the crystals were finished. When they were finally able to return, Terra would be coming back with them to the Vampire Kingdom.

“But things can be different for her this time.” Lucy smiled and looked down at Aba. Aba wasn’t always the way he is now. He used to terrorize her family… but that was another life. And one that he still doesn’t remember. He has visions of his first life sometimes, but it is still fuzzy to him.

“What do you think, Luce, will we end up having our babies before we go back home?” Destiny felt Harley’s hand on her shoulder, and she smiled up at him. Harley had talked with her family extensively over the things he had found out.

Apparently, the demon king is the one behind the pool of power. He was using it to summon alien creatures that would be drawn to its evil. The pool was destroyed by Levi and a few other deities. However, the damage has already been done. According to the demon king’s son, Taric, the army would eventually reach earth. And with the power of the nembrant glass the demons would take control of the army.

These alien creatures belonged to another world with gods of their own. If the gods act out against them there would be a war. A war against deities. This is something the gods will not risk. Because of this the gods will not intervene. Levi and Aken can’t fight, or their own deities would turn against them. The Demon King, Marcus, had planned this out well. And by using the nembrant glass it will keep his hands clean of everything.

Levi had tried to go to the council over this news, but they wouldn’t hear of it. To them it didn’t matter. A war against other gods was something they wouldn’t risk. Which meant they were on their own against this evil that was coming. And according to Marcus’ son, Taric, these creatures would swarm over the world like a plague. Bringing destruction and death. If they all united to fight against them there would be heavy casualties. It was uncertain who would win.

Taric believed that these creatures would be able to enter Elysium. This was the first place Marcus planned to attack. He intended to wipe out the fairies first and all that were associated with them. Could the creatures really enter Elysium? This was something they couldn’t risk.

When the time came, Elysium would be sealed. Harley and Destiny talked about their options. As a demon Harley could continue to live in this world but they would have to disassociate themselves with the fairies now. This was something Destiny wouldn’t do. She couldn’t. Together they agreed they would also be sealed with Elysium.

“With the crazy way our family is you two will be having your babies at the same exact time.” Aiden chuckled from the far end of the room. He smiled as he looked over at his sister and cousin. He didn’t care to wait for the crystal to be complete. As soon as he hears that Erebus has been killed, he will be teleporting back home. He missed Diana and needed to see her. His father could wait for the crystal. He had a nullifying scale in his eye and would take the mirror back with him to check over the pack. He would also bring back nullifying scales to distribute among them.

“I can’t wait to hold my future niece or nephew.” Justice said proudly. “Though by the looks of Destiny’s stomach I think she is giving birth to a toddler.” He teased playfully.

“Ha Ha very funny.” Destiny shook her head and handed Beryl over to Lucy who had come to hold her.

“Soon you will have cousins to play with. You are going to be so loved Beryl. My Aunt Rhea and Uncle Levi are the best.” Lucy looked up at her aunt and uncle and smiled at them.

Cody walked into the room along with Jason, Jin, Wyatt and Freya.

“Raine is having bad morning sickness, so Kelsie is staying with her. Ryker hasn’t come back yet from distributing the nullifying scales to the Thunders. If mom wasn’t so busy, I’d have her examine Raine. I don’t remember Kelsie’s ever being this bad.” Cody looked up a bit worried.

“I’m sure mom has time to check on her Cody. I think she is probably fine. There are a lot of magical elements stirring inside of Raine. Magical pregnancies are not easy and no one’s experience is the same.” Rhea said with a comforting smile.

“That’s what I told him too, but Grandpa Cody here is worried about his baby girl.” Jason patted his brother on the shoulder and winked at him.

“Ryker needs to just stay by her side. She could use his comfort right now.” Cody scowled as he inwardly brewed.

Wyatt laughed loudly as Jason snickered beside Cody.

“You were just saying that Ryker is with her all the time, so you never have a chance to be alone with her. Now Ryker isn’t with her enough.” Wyatt smirked at his brother.

“There is just no pleasing him. You know mother spoiled him.” Jason had a wry grin on his face as Cody turned to face him.

“No way! We all know which one was the spoiled one.” Cody said and all three men turned their heads with sly smiles to look at Rhea.

“Tsk. That is absurd! I wasn’t allowed to do anything. You never let me even have a date. You were all overprotective but that doesn’t mean I was spoiled.” Rhea clicked her tongue as Levi scooped his arm around her.

“That’s why I love them so much. They kept the raging walking hormones away from you. They accidentally ended up being the best wingmen.” Levi kissed Rhea’s head and smiled. They were both putting on a brave face. It was all they could do. Alexis was still out there, but Aken and Micah were looking for her. The whole family was worried, but this was how they coped. They acted like everything was fine while they worried on the inside.

“I resent that!” A voice boomed from the entryway. They all looked up to see Titus, Lila, Brian and Bella walking into the room. “I am certain I was your best wingman. I did hold her hostage for you in the dragon kingdom.” Titus grinned as he looked at Rhea.

“You were being an interfering whelp. I had it under control.” Levi snorted indignantly.

“Oh yeah… very under control.” Titus looked at Rhea and they rolled their eyes.

“You really should have just told me I was your mate back then. And let me figure out what I wanted to do with that information.” Rhea looked up to see the sheepish grin on Lee’s face.

“Instead, Kelsie and I had to wipe the drool off her chin every time she saw you.” Cody listened as Rhea gasped.

“Cody!” Rhea said slightly mortified.

“That’s okay Rhea. Levi here was no better. I knew every time he came back from seeing you, he would be brooding and in a bad mood.” Titus looked around the room. “Is Lilly still working on replicating those crystals?”

“Yes…” Rhea said with a slight frown. “It is taking so much out of her.”

“It is going to be weird without you guys living in the dragon kingdom.” Lila said knowing Titus was thinking the same thing. The nembrant glass left her in a bit of a blur. Unlike Alexis who remembered everything clearly, she didn’t. It was like waking up from a dream state. What happened from the time she got the nembrant glass in her eye until it was removed was blurry. She didn’t even remember when it happened.

“Any word on Alexis?” Brian finally spoke up in agitation. He was not like this family and just pretending everything was fine didn’t work for him.

Levi frowned and looked down at Rhea. Her face was crestfallen as she glanced down to look at her hands. The whole room became solemn as their worries were brought to the surface.

“No… nothing.” Levi said quietly.

“Then what are we doing? We should be—” Brian started but stopped with a glance from Levi.

“How do we find her? We can just aimlessly wander around looking for her. With everything going on we shouldn’t be splitting up. I would do anything to keep her safe. I—” Levi stopped as three people manifested in the middle of the room.

“Thank the gods!” Rhea jumped up and wrapped her arms around Alexis. Alexis hugged her mother tightly as her father wrapped them both in his arms.

“Just god. Thank the god. And I’m right here. You’re welcome.” Aken said with a smirk.

“Pfft. Thank the guardian. I’m the one who killed Erebus.” Micah snorted and Aken glared at him.

“And we found them because of me.”

“Because the moron broke the necklace. Oh… I’m sorry…” Micah said solemnly.

“Sorry?” Aken looked at him in confusion.

“I shouldn’t speak like that about your lover…” Micah grinned widely.

Aken glared at Micah. That da.mn bear couldn’t wait to tell everyone.

“Lover?” Brian asked with a playful smile on his lips.

“Didn’t you know? Aken is so much of a man that Erebus fell for him.” Micah ran his hand over his chest and tugged down on his shirt. He bit his lower l*p and batted his eyes at Aken. “Careful Alexis or I might not be able to resist those godly pheromones he is oozing with.” He dodged to the side as Aken swung his arm at him. “Owww you vicious thaaaang!”

“Erebus was in love with you?” Levi looked up at Aken who turned from Micah shrugging his shoulders.

“I don’t think he knew what love was to be honest.” Aken just couldn’t fathom such a poisonous love. Erebus thought he was in love with him, but his actions never reflected it.

“Are you okay?” Rhea held her daughter’s head against her.

“Yes, I am fine. We would have been back sooner. But we searched over Erebus castle for clues, and I needed to change my clothes before we came back.”

“What did you find?” Levi asked looking at Aken and Micah.

“Nothing. There was nothing there. It was almost… It was as if he planned to die…” Micah said clearing his throat uneasily.

“I wish we didn’t have to kill him. I couldn’t seal him on my own and we couldn’t risk losing him again.” Aken looked at Levi and shrugged. “Da.mned if you do… da.mned if you don’t.”

“You didn’t have a choice. You couldn’t risk him getting away.” Levi then directed his attention to Micah. “I spoke with Gaia more about you. I’m guessing Aken filled you in…” He watched as Micah nodded his head. “You have chosen Alexis as your master. You are connected to her now. Which is why you can both sense each other even when you weren’t a guardian. The master bond with a primordial still has many mysteries. Gaia isn’t sure what this will all mean. Talia, the primordial beast that was killed, never took on a master.”

“I guess we will be learning about it now then.” Micah chuckled and shrugged. “The dark sprite is no longer an issue for me. I am not sure exactly, but I believed I absorbed it.”

“Let me see.” Lilly’s voice rang out clearly. She walked towards Micah with Tyler and Tristan. Her face was drawn, and her body was tired. But she would complete her tasks. She would do whatever she could to ensure everyone’s safety. She walked up to Micah and cupped his cheeks in her hands. She stared into his eyes focusing. She was searching for the lifeforce of the sprite.

“He is right. The sprite no longer exists inside of his body.” Lilly dropped her hands and then turned to look at Alexis. “We have a lot to fill you in on, but you look tired. You’ve been through a lot. Why don’t you rest?”

“I’m taking her to my home to rest. When she is feeling better, we will come back here.” Aken looked at Levi who reluctantly nodded his head with a frown.

“She could rest here too.” Levi said and Aken chuckled.

“I was going to take her straight to my place, but she insisted on seeing everyone here first. I was going send you a mental message that she was safe.” Aken turned his head slightly to look at Micah. “I told you the sea slug would have something to say.”

Levi scoffed and Micah grinned. “I think he was pretty mild over it considering everything that happened.” Micah elbowed Aken lightly. “You are not the only one who loves her… And she wasn’t the only one who loved you.” He grinned widely as Aken shoved him.

Terra stepped forward with Jasper by her side. “I have decided to stay with Jasper if that’s—”

“Stay with your mate Terra. You deserve happiness.” Aken watched as she smiled happily, and Jasper rested his arm around her.

“I know there is a lot to talk about… I’ll be back in a day or two. Will you still be in Elysium?” Alexis looked at her mother who nodded her head.

“Yes, your father and I are moving to Elysium… it is something we can talk more about when you return.” Rhea squeezed her daughter tightly before she released her.

Aken reached his hand out to Alexis who stepped into his arms. He kissed the top of her head gently and brushed his nose in her hair. She was exhausted and needed to rest. He understood that her family needed to not just hear that she was safe. They needed to see it. He looked up at everyone in the room.

“I’ll bring her back after she has rested.” Aken said and Lilly raised up her hand in a stopping motion.

“Wait… before you go.” Lilly reached her hand out and handed a scale to Alexis and Micah. “Take these. They will prevent the nembrant glass from affecting you in the future.” Just then a baby started crying and Alexis turned her head in shock.

“Did someone have their baby already?!” Alexis looked over at Lucy now noticing the baby she was holding. Even though she was heavily pregnant still.

Lucy smiled and shook her head. “We are all still pregnant here.” She rocked the baby slowly until she fell back to sleep. “I think the baby is something else we can talk to you about after you are rested.” She glanced up to Rhea who nodded her head.

Alexis let out a tired sigh and leaned into Aken. After being captive, fighting against Erebus, and recovering from her wounds, her body was exhausted. It was finally creeping up on her. Aken knew this through their connection. He was also exhausted after the search for her. He had barely slept. Right now, they needed to rest. Everything else could wait. The immediate danger was over.

Aken nodded at everyone and a moment later the three of them were standing in the main room of their home.

Micah watched as Aken lifted Alexis up and carried her up the stairs. He headed to the kitchen to grab a quick snack before he headed to bed himself. His thoughts weren’t entirely on sleep. He was thinking about Brandy. When he saw one of the servants, he decided to ask about her.

“Is Brandy still here?”

“No, she is due to make a delivery tomorrow morning though.”

Micah nodded his head as he gathered some snacks in his arms. He felt a wave of disappointment wash over him as he made his way back to his room. He couldn’t deny the feeling he was having. Suddenly his body was screaming at him to find Brandy. As if she was his and belonged to him. Maybe it was just the anticipation of seeing her again? Or… it was something more. He would know when he saw her tomorrow morning.

In the morning… he would make an important decision about his future.