Chapter 6: A Real Princess?

Raven was in a lab, laying on a bed on her side so the others can see her mark. Her eyes were closed, because they had to relax her so she didn't feel pain. Faye and the others talked about what might be happening. "I have a feeling I know what this might be. I only heard of this a long time ago. It could be a theory but, she could be royalty by blood. The symptoms she has been having, the tattoo changing. I have heard of this before. I know someone who will know for sure. I will be right back." Said once of the male scientists.

Just as he was leaving, Jason entered. "How is my sister doing?" Jason said worriedly. "She will be fine Jason. Relax. We are waiting for the scientist to come back. He has a theory that your sister is Royal by blood. We are not sure yet." 'Shit they know. I guess I have to tell them.' He thought. "Yes, she is of royal blood." He started. I am only her half-brother. The half I am isn't Royal. We share the same mother not father. If you promise not to harm her. Any of you. Then I can tell you. Her original name was Rose. I was 5 years old when she was born. I guess mom didn't like the life of a Royal, so she left. We lived a commoner life until she was 1 year old we were on the run. As you can see why. You also know our story of how we got here." Before he can say anymore, the scientist came in with an old man.

The old man's eyes were wide when he saw Jason and Raven. "I see. Yes, she is the missing princess. You said her tattoo keeps changing?" "Yes, it won't stop. How long will it take to stop changing?" said Faye. "Mind if I take a look?" "No sir. Go ahead." Said Jason. The old man went over to the sleeping Raven and said, "Looks like it stopped to me. Now she has a choice to make. If she chooses to continue being a princess, the pain will stop. If she doesn't, the pain will last a bit longer but not much. My name is Tsunaka (Soonaka. T is silent) by the way. I have a daughter name Yumi. Who is your age Jason." They all looked at her back and saw a blue phoenix on Ravens back.

"Is this the sign of Royalty?" said Faye. "No not really. It's the sign of the Blue Phoenix clan. If she chooses to be a princess. If not, she stays with the Raven Clan." Said Tsunaka. Then Raven started waking up. "Hmm. Brother?" "Yes I'm here Raven. You're going to be ok." She opened her eyes slowly. I saw my brother and everyone I know, then I saw a man I haven't seen before. "Hello. Who are you?" "My name is Tsunaka young lady. I came here to help." "Nice to meet you sir." I sat up wondering why everyone was looking at me like they did. Then the old man spoke so everyone could hear. "Raven. There is something you need to know. You are royal by blood. Your brother told us your real name, and that he was your half brother." "I-I'm what? NO, I can't be royalty. I grew up a commoner since I was a baby. How am I Royalty?" Then Jason spoke. "Its ok Raven. What he speaks is the truth. As of right now, you have a choice to make. You either can continue being a princess, or you end up staying a commoner and staying with the Raven clan. If you continue being a princess, you will be in the Blue Phoenix clan." "Does that mean I can't be with the one I love?" "You never did tell me who it was. You never introduced him." "Oh sorry. I like Koa. He's a rare type of guy I'd like to get to know better." "Yes, he is an interesting guy. You will be fine with him. He is also of nobility. I'm sure you will find out soon enough." "So, what if I don't become a princess? Will the pain continue?" "Only for a few more minutes than it will stop." Said the old man. "How long do I have to choose?" "I guess you will have at least to days to choose. It won't go by what you say, but what choice you make in your heart. It goes by what you truly feel."

My brother and Faye helped me back to my room where the Ravens were for one last night. Then in the morning I will make my decision. After they got me to my room, I told them "I will make my decision tomorrow. I will have to get Akela and have him gather everyone up. Or even better. The two Clans. The Blue phoenix and the Raven clan. Also, I would like you two to be there as well. Also, I want ace there, mom and dad as well." "Ok Raven. Get some sleep. Hopefully you will feel better in the morning." Said Faye. I nodded then said, "Brother? I know I might sound like a baby but, can you stay with me until I fall asleep?" Jason smiled. "I don't think you are a baby. Considering what's going on now, I don't blame you." So, he sat in the chair until I fell asleep.

The next morning, I waited in the ball room where the king and queens' thrones are. I saw my mom, dad, Alora and Ace. There were chairs for me and my brother as well since we were adopted.

Finally, the Raven Clan showed up. Then the Blue phoenix clan as well. Then I decided to make my announcement/speech. "I want to say thanks to both of the clans for taking the time to come here when I know you are probably busy with missions. I have worked with both clans and want to thank you both for doing what you could for me and help raise me when I was a child. My brother had told me. I'm sorry I did not remember. Now I would like to thank the Raven clan for all they have done for me. We have been through a lot these past few months. Now I have a decision to make. I just recently found out I was royalty. My tattoo was acting up. Then it turned into a blue phoenix. If I continue being a princess, I will be with the Blue phoenix clan. If I don't, I would stay with the Raven Clan. I called you all here to tell you my decision. I have chosen to stay a princess. I know I have a lot to learn, but I am sure you will all help me along with my sister Alora, my mother the Queen and others. Another thing. I am going to bring these two clans together." 'This is going to be really embarrassing to say but here I go.' I thought.

"I love someone in the Raven Clan. They have done a lot to help me. I'm sure if we need it, they will help. Like Akela our leader always says once a Raven Clan member always a Raven clan family. I hope you all can agree. Now I would like some time alone with the Raven Clan to say goodbye. I would like the Blue Phoenix leader to meet me in the king's office to meet them while I am saying goodbye." Then the Blue Phoenix clan left, and I got down and started saying my goodbyes.

"I'm sorry Akela. Even If I wanted to stay, I couldn't. They said it would only go by what my heart wanted not what I said." I went over and gave him a hug. He was like a big brother to me. I cried in his arms for a little bit, then calmed down. "Sorry about that Akela. I'm acting like a baby here." "Its fine. We will all miss you too. Plus its not goodbye right? You will see us again. You've got Koa now." "Hehe. Yeah." Then I hugged each and every one of them and told them to be good and listen to the leader. Then I finally got to Koa.

"Hey Koa. Once I get situated in the new clan, I will give word for you to come over ok? Then when that parts settled, I will go over there and meet you ok?" "Sounds good Raven." We gave each other a hug and I squeezed him tight because I would miss him. I finally let go and gave him a kiss on the forehead. "Ok well I will see you all later. Hopefully it won't be long to learn the routine." They all saw Raven walk out until she was out of sight. Then they headed back to their cabin.

I went to the king's office door, and knocked. (Knock Knock.) "Its me. Raven." "Come in Raven." Said the king. I walked in and saw a couple people there. "Ok let's get down to business. I would like to get settled soon so I can see my friend." "Ok then." Said a woman. "Ok so as you can see, there are two of us here. I am the main leader, and this is the vice leader. My name is Indigo. This is my younger brother Ruka by 1 year." "Nice to meet you Raven." "likewise. So, am I supposed to be this girly girl princess? I am more of a warrior type of person." "Haha. No, you don't have to be a girly girl princess. You do have to do princess business though. Like being in a room when they talk about war counsel and meetings when Alora is in them to help you know what you are supposed to do. You will still be able to participate in missions and stuff like normal, but you will be in meetings as well." "That's good to know. Another thing. I did not have time to count how many there are of you. How many and how old is the people in the group?" "Well, there are about 20 or so people, half of them are boys the other half girls. I will have the main ones introduce themselves first, then the others can introduce themselves. After that, we will talk about your first mission." Said Ruka. "Woah Ruka already? Give the girl a break. Yes we can talk about it, but don't rush her." "Sorry Raven. Ok now that you have met us, would you follow us to our place?" I looked at the king. He nodded so I followed them.

"Here we are." Said Ruka. "Wow this place is beautiful. Please tell me the rooms aren't as nice. I can't sleep in a grand room." "We thought that may be the case. First lets go in and meet the clan." Said Indigo. I followed her inside and saw the people again. Then I saw Ruka and Indigo getting ready to make an announcement. "Hello Blue phoenix clan. As you all know we have a new member of the family who is also royalty. She doesn't like to be treated like it. So please treat her as you normally would anyone else. Now would the main 4 please come up and introduce yourselves. Then in order I will have you introduce yourselves in order by name and age. Main ones Name and age as well." Said Indigo. Then one of the men spoke first. "My name is Julian I am 18 years old." "My name is Naomi. I am 17 in a half." "The names Artimis I'm 16 going on 17 in a few months. Nice to meet ya." Last but not least "My name is Skye. I am 16 years old." Then the others introduced themselves. "I see how you are separated. You are separated my teens and people in their 20's." "Yes. You don't have to worry about going in line. These 4 really do their own thing. They don't need to get in line unless they are called. They are what you call special force teenagers." Said Indigo. "Huh interesting. Ok. So where is my room?" "Skye and Naomi. I need you to show Raven to her room. She will be joining you two in the cabin." "Yes maam." Said Skye. It was already pretty late, so when they showed me to my room, I went to sleep.