Learning the truth can be scary

"Why not, it can help me find where I'm from and which family."

Derick came in to the room with Saxeus.

Saxeus put down the orb on the table and Lenis placed his hand on it.

Lenis couldn't see what the orb showed because to his eyes, it was a blinding light.

Lenis coverd his eyes and said it was too bright.

"Your color is Black and Red, Form of a sword, and your magic is one of a kind, there is no record that exist about it."

Lenis heard his color and form and was shocked.

He removed his hand from the orb.

'Thanks Saxeus.'

"I will draw up his innate magic circle for him and send it to you."

Marika nodded and Saxeus left the room.

"This can't be…how is this possible…"

Marika sat down next to Lenis.

And started to tell him, how he was made from Dante's body cells and that he was a clone.

"So I am a fake person…somebody that is a walking copy…I'm not even a real living being?"

Marika hugged him 'That's not true at all, you are you, my friend Lenis; a young man who has his own dreams and ability's, you are not fake, nor a copy.'

'You are real in every sense of the word, you have your own emotions.'

'But…what about Dante and Dantis? Won't they see me as an impersonator? An existence that should not exist?'

Dantis and Dante heard everything and came in to the room

'Why don't you ask them yourself? And between you and me, Dantis was the one who found out and believe me, his heart broke for you.' She whispered to him.

Lenis stood up and turned around.

Dante walked up to him and gave him a hug "You are not an impostor, you are my little brother and I won't see it any other way."

"He is right, you are my son and that is all that matters to me, an you take more after your mother then me."

Lenis was completely shocked everything was a bit too overwhelming for him.

"We know this is a lot to process and we promised Marika that we let you decide for yourself what you want, but just know you have a father and a brother to turn to."

Lenis broke down "Is it really alright for me to be part of your family?"

Dantis pulled lenis in a hug "Of course, fallow your dreams and do things you love to do and be happy that is all I want for you."

Marika smiled at the sight and thought Lenis took it way better then she expected, she should let her brother know later and then see what he thinks.

'Why don't you guys catch up.'

Lenis looked at Marika and ran over to her and hugged her.

She petted his head.

"Before you go, there is something I need to see."

'Is it about my battle magic?'

Lenis nodded.

'Alright go ahead.'

He looked at Marika's changed state.

He drew up her current battle magic and laid it on top of the half possess by that women

'Is there going to be a problem?'

Lenis smiled "No, it's just that your circle will not completely connect but it's so minor that if there is growth again it will connect and it should be complete."

Marika gave Lenis a big hug 'I'll take it, this is wonderful news for me.'

'I'm so relieved'

[Two days later]

Marika was discussing her invasion on the snake clan with Cinis, Arthur, Dante and Richard.

'Cinis, could you send a message to those guys you met up with last time and arranges a meeting with them in Favilla District at the Night Fall inn today?"

"No problem, I bet they will be very happy to see you again ."

Marika then called Aron 'Are you ready to receive refugees?'

"I'm all set on my end."

'Great, now everything is in place we can get started.'

Marika ended the call with Aron and looked at Richard, 'Tomorrow we are going to start with my magic retrieving.'

Richard looked a little concerned "Are you sure?"

Marika nodded, 'Evacuating people takes time so even if I'm out cold for a week that gives enough time to have them evacuated to Queentia.'

'But if I'm unconscious for more than 3 days, call grandpa Silvester, Solis and let them have a brainstorming session with Genus.'

Marika stood up and told Cinis to come with her so they would head to Ignis now.

As they left the room Arthur asked "Did Raphael or the others send her a declaration of war yet?"

"They did but every time she read it she wasn't satisfied with it so she send the reply to redo it."

"How many times have they send one?"

"Eight times now."

"But her replies were; hey preschooler redo it, I do not wage wars with children. But her last one was; who in the world is going to take this temper tantrum serious, redo it."

Arthur started to laugh "Ahaha, and they still don't even noticed she is actually controlling when this war is going to happen."

[Ignis castle]

Marika arrived at the castle and was welcomed by Cillus.

Marika walked up to him and hugged him, 'Uncle Cillus how have you been.'

"Mari I have been well, so tomorrow is the day you will get your magic back?"

Marika nodded.

'Honestly I'm a bit scared about it'

Cillus patted her head "Don't worry, everything will be fine."

Cinis then told Marika he would send out the message and she should relax a little while he will be waiting for the reply.

Cillus took Marika to her greenhouse.

"I bet the little ones will be happy to see you, they had a surprise for you so…and when I told them you would come over today they were even more energetic."

Marika giggle a little.

Marika opened the doors and was shocked how it turned out, it was even more beautiful than she had imaged.

'Oh my…this is…' she was speechless at the sight

Then the little ground foxes let out a little howl and Marika saw all kinds of creatures and animals in her greenhouse.

Little cutie came up to her with two of her sibling.

'Do you like it princess?'

She crouched down and hugged them 'You and your sibling invited them in?'

'Yes we did, you said the more natural the environment the better the herbs grow.'

Marika smiled 'And petted them, you guys really went all out, I really love it, but you did tell them they can come and go as they please right.'

"We did, most of them are here to recover from injuries and when they are better they leave to go back and sometimes come back here to check on their sanctuary and help with the garden as payment for their stay."

'So the new herb that is growing is a creation of everybody here?'

'Yes that's right, do you like it?'

All the creatures were looking at Marika and were a bit tens.

'You guys…you created something so beautiful and soothing, you really made something special and I love it.'

'The gardener calls it Rosa floret nocte because he wants the princess to give it a name.'

Marika thought of something 'How about this; Novicius Genesis, meaning new generation, and the meaning to this flower will be Rosa floret nocte meaning The rose blooms at night.'

All the creatures came up to Marika and jumped on her of sat down on her.

The gardener had spotted Cillus and came to have a look.

"A the princess is here."

"Yes she came for a visit because she has some business later outside the castle later."

'Now you guys, go and do what you do best and I'll visit here from time to time, I still have something to take care of.'

Cutie look a little sad, 'Next time I bring your big causing with me and a little sister of mine, she can grow plans, flowers and tree's I bet she would also like see this beautiful place you guys made for me.'

'Alright…' All the creatures bowed to her and show her gratitude that Marika had made a place for any creature to come to if they were in need. A small little rabbit like creature hopped over to Marika and gave her the new herb.

Marika smiled and petted it's head. 'Thank you, stay also long as you need to recover and come back whenever you want, all of you send out the word any injured creature is welcome to come here and recover from their injuries, but there is one rule they must fallow, even if you are a predator you are forbidden to kill pray here on this grounds.'

All the creatures let out noises and telling her they understood.

Marika smiled and left the greenhouse.

She saw the gardener and told him 'This new herb has a name and a meaning.'

'Novicius Genesis, and the meaning in the flower language will be Rosa floret nocte.'

"Princess…"

'While it is a new herb that is growing in my greenhouse, you also discovered it and your reverence to this her herb, I liked it very much so that's why I include it in the naming.'

"Princess, you really honor me."

'Well you are the care taker and if anything you do deserve the credit to.'

'I should thank you for all the work you put in to this place, without that this herb would never have been born or existed.' Marika had a warm smile on her face.

'So if you do discover another new one, please name it because in my eyes you earned the right to do so.'

"Thank you do much princess."

Marika excused herself and went up to the mountain behind the temple and while walking by she greeted the soldiers.

When she arrived at the top she saw the everything was completely build and was surprised how the drawing of Lenis had come to life.

She saw a small replica of the great dragon room and opened the doors and saw Magna's stone restored to its former glory and the dagger that Richard had placed last time. She had a good look of it and saw the crest of the Azure Dragon Clan on it. Marika smiled and also pulled out a small dagger that had the crest of The Founding Green Dragon clan and a small shield with the crest of The Black Dragon Clan on it and placed them all in front of the stone.

And she sat down and sang a song.

After she was done singing a spirit appeared in front of her.

"Who are you?"

'Me? I'm a dragon of Azure and Green decent.'

"Why are you here at my brothers grave?"

'Well he is technically an ancestor of mine and I came here to honor him.'

"Was it you who asked the current king to restore this place?"

'Yes, al thought we are not directly related by blood I still felt his grave was dishonored and I could not stand by and see how the Templar's and that filthy High Priest treated his grave like that.'

"But why did you do it? My brother isn't here anymore he disappeared."

'Well even if he disappeared it doesn't mean the evidence of his existence should just disappear with him.'

'But he did not disappear, he is alive and living his new life.'

"How?"

'I asked him if there was a slim chance for him to live again if he would take it, and he took it.'

'Well of course the Azure Dragon King and the second prince of the Black Dragon Clan helped out.'

'The only thing I did was help him in achieving his 8th and final stage, because he helped me to achieve mine.'

'Do you want to meet with him?'

"If I could at least see him only ones that would give me peace of mind."

'I heard your wish, and I will grand it to you.'

'But keep in mind he has no memories of his past life and go's by the name Nova.'

Marika called for William and a portal opened and Nova came through it.

The spirit looked at Nova and recognize his brothers presence.

Nova also saw the spirit and looked at Marika

"Mom is he an ancestor of mine?"

'Yes he is and he wanted to see you at least once so he can rest assured you are fine.'

Nova looked at him and saw him cry "Mom why is he crying?"

'Because he is relieved to see you're fine, healthy and happy.'

Nova could only see the spirit but not hear him.

Nova smiled at him and spoke words to him that surprised even Marika.

"Brother, I'm fine and happy, please watch over me until I'll join you again."

"I will brother, enjoy your new life and live well for the both of us."

Marika relayed his words and Nova nodded.

The spirit left and Marika looked at Nova, 'Are you sad?'

"No…I'm happy to know that there is somebody who will watch over me."

"Mom do I need to go back?"

'No…if you don't want to you can stay here.'

Nova hugged Marika 'What's wrong sweetie?'

Marika felt a few tear drops but Nova didn't say a word.

'Do not linger on something that is in the past, you have me, your father, brothers and sisters.'

'We are always there for you, no matter what will happen, bad things and sad thing, we will hold your hand and guide you to where you feel happy again.'

Nova still didn't speak a word but nodded.

Marika petted his head

'But I do think you should talk to your father about remembering parts of your past life.'

"I will mom."

Nova turned in to a child not older than 5 years old and Marika carried him back down the mountain.

When she was back at the castle Nova was sound asleep.

Cinis came over to her "Is everything alright?"

Marika looked slightly tired but smiled 'Yeh but for this I need Richards expertise because I don't know what to do.'

Marika put Nova down on the bed, when she wanted to leave she was held back by him in his sleep.

'Sweetie it's fine, I'm in the room next door with your uncle Cinis.'

After some soothing words and a pet on his head, Nova let go.

Marika sat down.

'Did you get word back from them?'

"Yeh they will arrive at the Night Fall inn in two hours."

'That's great, then why don't you come with me and we can discuss the evacuation, since you will be coordinating it from this end.'

"Alright, take some rest and I'll come and pick you up in an hour."

Marika nodded.

Cinis left the room and Marika started to call Richard.

"Sweetie what's wrong? You look all warn out."

'It's Nova, I think I made a mistake by letting him come up at the mountain behind the temple.'

Marika told him what had happen.

"Sweetheart this is not your fault, he should not remember his past life, but there are somethings that are just carved in to the soul that can't be erased or sealed."

'But what if his soul becomes unstable or even worse…'

Richard saw Marika's anxiety level were rising quickly and Nova felt it and woke up and ran up to Marika and hug her.

"Sweetie calm down it won't be like that."

"Mom! Nothing bad will happen to me you have to believe me."

"It's true that I remember bits and pieces, but you are my mom and Richard is my dad that will never change."

But Marika's anxiety did seem to calm down.

"I think something else is bothering her."

"What is it dad?"

"Sweetie what are you afraid of?"

Marika looked at Richard 'What if I leave and he won't recognize me as his mother?'

"That will never happen, because mom and dad gave me a chance to live a new life, even if I was born differently, to me it doesn't change the fact that you and dad gave me life."

"Mom I don't know what will happen in the future but you will always be my mom and no matter how far we are from each other I will always know that you are my mom nobody can take that away from me and nobody can take that away from you."

Finally Marika's anxiety showed signs from calming down.

"Sweetie you are thinking way ahead of yourself, just do one thing at the time, first start the meeting with the people who are going to evacuate that don't want to get caught up in this battle, then tomorrow you get your magic back. And after that you and I go out to have some time for ourselves."

'No!'

'What if something happens to them while we are away…I'm sorry but I can't shake this feeling that something like last time will happen again…I can't…'

A portal opened and Luca came through it

"Sis you really are a handful, you know that right?"

Marika saw Luca standing infront of her.

"I'm not telling you to not trust your gut feeling but you are getting anxious for nothing. First go to the meeting, and then come back here. Nova will be fine when you get back I promise you."

Luca picked up Nova but Marika took him from Luca fearing he would take him away and started to get angry.

Luca sighted "Ahha just my rotten luck, her motherly instincts already have kicked in, now she won't let me get near her as long as she is holding Nova."

Suddenly a firm voice came inside the room.

"Mari stop that, why are you turning on your brother like that!?"

'Uncle Cillus…'

Cillus carefully took Nova from her and gave him to Luca.

Marika then was infuriated, but Cillus grabbed her by the arm so firm it would leave a mark.

"Stop it this instant, look at yourself…as long as you're on my grounds you better start listening to me."

"Nova is perfectly safe here and you know damn well your brother won't harm him in any way."

"Now you have a meeting to attend to and if you so much as lift a finger at your brother once you get back the consequence will be dire for you, do you understand!?"

Marika looked slightly fearful of Cillus and nodded.

"Now get out and cool your head."

Cillus pushed her out of the door and closed it behind her.

"Mari did you get in trouble with my father?"

Marika didn't answer his question 'Let's go.'

Cillus heard them leave and sighed a sigh in relieve.

"Never toughed I had to see this sight again."

"What do you mean?" Luca asked him.

"Long story short when Cinis was 2 years old he had a little accident, and even after that my wife looked fine until his uncle came to visit him, for some reason the incident came to her mind and thought her own brother was going to hurt Cinis."

"When she came back from her meeting she saw Cinis was playing with her brother but she just straight up attacked him and I held her down and told her brother to take Cinis for a few days."

"When Cinis came back there was nothing wrong with him and I told her if she acted like that again toward her family I would take her away from Cinis and she won't be able to see him for months on end, until she learned that nobody in the family would pose a threat to him."

"So that what you meant that if she would lift a finger at me when she gets back the consequence would be dire."

Cillus nodded, "Al thought I would redder not separate a mother from her child, but if she does attack you when she gets back I'll keep Nova here until she stops acting like everybody is her enemy."

"Well I can't really blame her, currently she is still adjusting because of her operation."

"Operation?"

"Yeh…at the facility they messed with her reproductive organs and she needed an operation to fix it even though she already went through most of the things that were unfamiliar to her and some instincts she never knew that were there or this strong, we did notice she is very territorial, even more that the average female dragon."

"Now seeing how protective she is over Nova, I can say the incident with Khai left a deep mark on her. But the operation shows how much more her protectiveness has intensified."

"But this could also be a problem."

"What do you mean?" Richard asked Luca.

"It means that if she ever gets pregnant you better make sure your there when she gives birth, or else there is a high possibility she turns hostile towards you."

"I doubt that would happen."

"Why?"

"Because I'll be with her around the clock and stick to her until the gives birth and I probably will chase anybody who comes near her away."

Cillus started to laugh.

[Favilla district]

Marika and Cinis arrived at the Night Fall inn, when she opened the door she saw a group of man harassing the 3 woman.

Marika whispered to Cinis to step to the side.

Marika walked up to the man and gabbed them by the collar, 'I'm already in a very, very bad mood.'

She dragged the man to the door.

'You trash better go outside because I don't want any filth in here while I'm eating.'

Marika had thrown out the man.

'You scumbags better never return here.'

Marika closed the door.

The 3 woman came up to her and saw Marika was grumpy but they hugged her.

'What's wrong with our girl.'

'Come and tell us.'

'I just got told off by my uncle that's all.'

'Does he do that often?'

'No…it was the first time I saw him this angry, he most of the time dotes on me a lot.'

'Then you probably did something bad, and he was right to scold you.'

Marika smiled and hugged the 3 woman.

'Your right girls, I should apologize to him later.'

Marika's mood lifted a lot.

"Yume?"

Marika turned around and saw the man standing behind her together with Cinis.

'Sorry girls but I have some business with these guys, I'll buy a round of drinks for everybody and we will party next time.'

Everybody cheered at her and left her alone.

Marika then sat down and ordered the special menu.

"You guys want anything to eat? My treat."

Everybody ordered and the waiter went back to the kitchen.

"Cook your heart out, because Yume is here."

The cook got excited and start cooking.

As they were waiting for their food the waiter brought over the drinks.

'So guys, how is it going on your end? Everybody who wants to evacuate ready to leave?'

"Yeh…but there is problem."

'And what's that?'

"Well the clan members are getting suspicious and if we leave in a big group we will be stopped."

'Humm…'

While Marika was thinking the food was served.

While eating she said 'Is there any possibility to leave in small numbers during the night?'

'Any secret passage way's you could use?'

"Well the problem is, there are guard who patrol the streets during the night."

Then one of the man was hit by something "The festival."

"Guy's we can move out on the day the festival ends, most of the guards will be passed out drunk."

Marika smiled and gave the man something.

'Here take this…You can spike their drinks and they will be out cold for the whole night, not even explosion can wake them. So even if a baby would start to cry they won't wake up.'

"When will you attack?"

'Only when the people who want to leave are out of there.'

"But the festival will be in 3 days and it's a 3 day event…"

'That's no problem, I have a few other thing to do so time wise it's convenient for me.'

"Really?"

Marika nodded.

'So what about clan head Vipera? What is he doing?'

"Well… he is helping prepare for the evacuation in secret, he wants to amend to his sins against queen Yumaria in this way."

Marika was playing with her knife and was thinking. Aside for his daughters he never did attack her as far as she knew. But the only thing she didn't know was if he ever was involved with the setup of the facility.

If he wasn't, he should not die for the sins of others, and the only sin he committed was raising his daughters the way they are now, and for not acting like a decent leader but even that could hardly be blamed because there was someone else who filled his daughters head with bad ideas.

'Were is he now?'

"He should be at the palace right now." Cinis told her.

'Great…because there are somethings that bothers me.'

Marika stood up and payed for the meals, she told the man to contact her if they hit a wall or a problem occurred.

She had written on a piece of paper we need help please notify princess Mari and gave them each a tube with the message in it.

"If you run it to trouble give this to the guards at the palace and they will let me know when you guys are in trouble."

Marika ran out the door and Cinis fallowed close behind her.

"She really is a busy girl."

"Well planning our escape isn't an easy task to begin with."

"Your right"

The man left the inn and start their plan on how to drug all the soldiers.

Marika arrived at the palace and asked a guard where Clan head Vipera was.

"He is with the king in his office."

'Thank you' And Marika ran up the stairs.

Cinis was panting and arrived at the palace

"Your highness are you alright?" The guard asked him.

"She really is a fast runner…were did Mari go?"

"She went up to His Majesty's office"

"Alright…is His Highness Luca still here?"

The guard nodded "He is in the library with Nova."

"Thanks a lot"

Cinis went to the library to look for Luca and Nova.

Marika arrived at Cillus office and knocked on his door

"Enter."

'Uncle Cillus I'm sorry about my behavior before and I also came for the clan head Vipera.'

Cillus looked at Marika and she seemed calm.

Clan head Vipera bowed to Marika "Queen Yumaria…"

'I heard your helping the people evacuate in secret.'

"That true Your Majesty."

Marika looked intensely at him 'Why? What sin did you commit to think you can amend like that?'

"I…it's because of my what my eldest child did to you."

'Is that all?'

"Yes Your Majesty."

'Then I have two question left for you, who in your clan set up that facility and why didn't you do anything to stop it.'

The man looked at Marika "Well to be honest I didn't know anything about it, until I got to see the memories of Your Majesty."

"If I have known of it I would have done something about it…as in who had set it up I have no idea…"

'Then get out of the clan like the rest of the people, you have not attacked me and the facility was set up by your father. You should not bare the punishment of others.'

'But once I'm done at your clan, you return and make sure this will never happen again and be a leader that would make the people proud they are the snake clan.'

Marika patted him on the shoulder, 'I see a good man who has the best interest for his people, so lead them to safety and when this is all over, lead them to a better future where there is no more envy and greed.'

The man was shocked and thanked Marika.

'Now that that is settled I'll go to Nova and go home, I have a big day tomorrow.'

"Let me know if you need me or the boys."

Marika smiled 'Don't worry uncle I will.'

"Nova is in the library, have a safe trip home."

Cillus didn't say anything about what happened before, he would just watch and see if she really listen to his words and if it had impacted her. Because she did apologize to him.

Marika went in to the library and saw Luca sitting and reading a story to Nova.

Marika snuck up from behind and gave her brother a hug.

Marika saw Nova was sleeping, and Luca patted her head.

"Is everything good now sis?"

'Hmm, I'm sorry about before it's just…'

"I know, you're still struggling, these thing take time."

"You're a good mother and seeing how fears you can get, it only shows that your children are the most important to you."

'Well did you know I was like this at a young age too, when you were born and came to visit me I protected you from everything and everybody, even from our parents.'

'Whenever you did something wrong I behaved the same way. But mom and dad found it cute and let me be. They felt rest assured I guess that I would protect you no matter who would try to harm you.'

'Did you know when you were a baby, sometimes you would cry for no apparent reason and mom and dad didn't know what to do. But I always knew why you cried, because you always told me the reason.'

"How did I talk to you?"

'Well...you didn't talk to me like telepathically or with words, it was your soul.'

'Sometimes mom and dad had to call grandma in the middle of the night because you were crying, and it was mostly around the time you would come to visit me. I had to sing a lullaby to you and tell you that if you were a good boy and sleep then the days will pass by sooner so you could come to see me.'

"I did that?"

Marika smiled and nodded.

'You also had a morning routine when brother had to go to school and every morning for 6 months you cried, you didn't want Alex to leave and go to school.'

'I always had to calm you down.'

'That's the reason why our bond is so much different than my bond with Alex.'

"To bad I'm not a baby anymore sis."

'Ohh but that's where you are wrong Luca.'

"How so?"

'Because you will always be my baby brother Luca'

'But I think you already know by now, I will warn you, but I will never lash out to you.'

"I know…because sister understands me the best, and I understand you the best."

'Luca…'

"What is it sis?"

'I know Richard is a capable husband and a good father, there is no doubt about it, but if there comes a time where he can't protect our children, would you please take them away and bring them to Alex in the human world?'

"Sure sis, I promise."

"But sis you have to promise me also something."

"Please come back home soon, and start living your peaceful life you always wanted to."

'I will.'

Marika and Luca stood up and left the library, they said goodbye to Canus, Cinis and Cillus.

"If I hear of you behavior again I'll come and find you and scold you."

Marika smiled 'Alright uncle Cillus.'

Marika and Luca left through the portal.

When they arrived at the mansion she told Luca to let Nova stay in his room.

'Alright sis…and don't use up your energy, because that will help out more than you think.'

Marika nodded and went upstairs and went to Richards room.

When she reached it, she suddenly got an unsettling feeling.

She ran downstairs to the first floor stairs and saw 3 intruders holding Luca, Derick, Khai and a sleeping Nova under sword point.

The intruders hadn't noticed her or spotted her.

"I advise you to back off before you get killed."

Marika then called Richard.

'Where are you right now?'

"Sweetie what's wrong?"

Marika showed him the situation.

"Back off, we are here for that bitch, she has our sister and something that belongs to my sister."

"Now tell me, were is she!"

Marika started to get enraged by what the man said.

"Sweetheart calm down, I have an idea."

"I'll come over and let Regina cast a protective barrier around them, then she will fire a long ranged spell and when they are confused you attack."

Marika smiled and nodded.

William opened a portal, Richard and Regina arrived outside of the mansion and Regina could see her brothers, grandfather and uncle.

As she was done casting her barrier spell, Luca and Derick noticed they were protected.

Regina then caste her attack spell and the magic pierced through a window and hit one of the intruders.

This send the other two attention to the window.

Marika took the opportunity

and rushed down to knock out the other two.