The time has come

[3 days past]

Marika was getting ready with Richard to bring Owen and Vita to Mystic Mountain.

"Sweetie I know you feel hurt, but don't worry even when you're out I'll visit them often and check on them."

Marika nodded dejectedly.

Richard walked up to her and hugged her.

"I'll make sure they won't forget you."

Marika smiled 'They probably going to head bud me when I get back.'

"I'll make sure they will hug you."

Marika and Richard were ready to leave and were met with their kids out side

Marika, Richard, Solis and Caelum transformed, Owen and Vita were picked up by Marika and she held them in her claws and took off to the sky.

When they landed the were welcomed by Sophos and the entire clan.

"My Queen, Your Majesty."

Marika and the others transformed back and bowed in respect to them.

Sophos saw Owen and Vita, they looked healthy and had grown quite a bit.

Marika picked them up and introduced them.

'Owen, Vita this is the clan elder and he will be your guardian and teacher during your stay here with your brothers.'

Sophos noticed the little once were a bit shy but he smiled warmly at them.

Marika then placed them on Sophos shoulder and they started to warm up to him.

Marika smiled at the sight of it.

After a half an hour the Owen and Vita felt comfortable and started to hop over to the rest of the clan and in their way introduced themselves.

"We would like to mention that when they are mad, they will head bud you."

Sophos laughed "Well that's good that they can express themselves."

'How long do you think before they can use word?'

"Not long, a month or so, but I wouldn't be surprised if they could speak already seeing how big they are."

Marika looked at the her two children who were getting along with the rest of the clan.

'If they are ready to be send back to the human world while I'm gone please don't wait for my return.'

'We already have a guardian arranged for them over there and their home is now protected by a barrier and cannot be found on any map.'

'So they should be save, and not even the phoenixes from The World of Light can find them.'

'Also the king and princes will keep an eye on them up there, so any threat can be dealt with quit fast.'

"I know my Queen, and don't worry they are safe here."

Everybody went to Marika's villa and she cooked for everybody.

Owen and Vita were exploring their new home.

While Richard and the kid were discussing matter concerning the two babies and Marika's absence.

Marika came into the room with the food and called for Owen and Vita to also come.

Everybody was eating and atmosphere was like a family dinner.

When they were done Marika and Richard cleaned up.

Marika noticed Williams presence.

Marika opened the door and let him in.

'Hey William what brings you here?'

Elder Sophos saw William "Your Highness came to lift the spell that blocks your memories."

Richard looked at William in surprise and then at Marika who didn't looked fazed by it.

"My love did you…"

'Yeh I knew, because I could see his memories, but out of safety concern I never told anybody about his true identity.'

'So I ask of you two to keep doing what you always did and don't treat each other differently while I'm gone.'

Richard nodded.

William walked over to Sophos and Sophos started to concentrate after a few minutes the spell was broken and the memories started to flood in.

Marika was keeping an eye on William so she could help him if it was too much for him to handled.

William suffered a headache but after a few minutes he was alright.

Richard casted a spell and pulled out a picture frame and a note book.

"The cave you and Marika were at last time was the place you were looking for."

Richard handed him the things.

"Me and Khai found your old home and we took this with us, there is also a barrier placed so nobody can go there and I left a tracing spell so whenever you want to go there, you can."

William hugged Marika and Richard.

"Thank you for giving me my memories back."

William let go off them and smiled at the both of them.

"Now that I have my memories back and know who I really am…"

William looked at Marika and knelled to her "Guardian, your plan is risky but the method you're going to use to set them free is sold, there is one thing your need to know, in order to break the barrier more easily you need to destroy the gigantic Crystal that is in the center of that place, and when you have done so the barrier will be weakened by 70%."

"It still not enough to break it by magic but it should give you reduced resistance."

"In order to break it, the Guardian only need some brute force for that."

Marika smiled and patted William on the shoulder. 'Then I should be just fine, and you should not transform to often while I'm gone, even though Richard can protect you, you still will be vulnerable while I'm out.'

Marika then whispered something to William and Wade personality came forward.

"As you wish Guardian."

Marika then looked at Owen and Vita and hugged them.

'Listen to Clan head Sophos and your brothers, and behave while I'm off to help free the people that are trapped right now.'

Owen and Vita looked sad at Marika, they knew they wouldn't see their mother for a long time.

The both head budded her one last time letting her know they didn't like it but they would put up with it.

"Don't forget your promise."

'Come and pick us up when your return.'

Marika who was surprised let a few tears fall from her eyes because the spoke their first word to her.

Marika hugged them and gave them a necklace with a stone containing her energy.

'Even if you can't see me, I'm always with you two.' Marika smiled

Owen and Vita nuzzled Marika and chirped.

Richard also hugged them, "I'll come and visit you guys often, listen to your brothers and be good."

'We will dad.'

"Come visit us soon."

Richard nodded; Marika, Richard and William waved goodbye and left the mountain.

[3 days later]

After Marika had brought Owen and Vita to Mystic Mountain she felt sad and hurt for a few days, Richard told her they would be fine and they probably have already adjusted to their new life's since Solis and Caelum haven't flown over because Owen and Vita were misbehaving.

Marika was at her mansion in Faber Village and discussing her plan with Arthur, Clause and Ray.

"All the people that are not related to the Sanguis are out of their domain."

'That's good, how many are their left of the Sanguis?'

Well there are 30 people of the Sanguis and roughly around 200 soldiers who work for them.

Marika looked disappointed, 'Only so few… I can as well go alone by the sounds of it.'

'But I promised Canus, so I just come with him and Richard and only 50 soldiers as back up and capture the rest of the Sanguis family.'

Marika looked at Claus and Arthur 'It's time for you guy's to return to Cruentus.'

Arthur spoke up because he didn't want to but Ray intervened.

"Alec, you are officially appointed as an ambassador, in times of conflict you need to be send back so that the we can't be accused if something worse will come to pass on either sides."

"But Your Majesty…"

'Arthur, while you know I hate politics, politely speaking this is wat's normal for him to recall an ambassador because displeasure and disagreement from one country with the actions/decisions/statements of another. It is, in general, the penultimate step before the outright breaking off of diplomatic relations.'

"She is right Alec but just because we recall you doesn't mean there isn't still room left to negotiations with one and another, but the only one who now have to negotiate to reinstate you is by me and her."

"So by sending me back you make sure that no negative effects will come to me and I can be reinstated later, and can't be accused of any treason or anything?"

Marika smiled and nodded 'I already arranged and talked to Richard, Cinis and Aron, you can be reinstated even when I'm gone and a few months after when everything has settled down.'

"Alright…But then I'll be staying at the palace with Claus and my brother, even if this means I'll have to be in the dungeon it will show both sides there are no conflict of interest."

Marika laughed, 'Well being under palace arrest is more than sufficient, but whatever you think is the best option on your protection you do that.'

Just as Marika was finishing yup her meeting the messenger arrived.

Marika smiled and received the letter, she then sighed in annoyance but she written down a reply.

To the stupid idiot who is a child,

I had high hopes you would have improved but it seems you have a hard time to learn and adjust.

Reading this my hopes have been crushed, I will inform you that I will give in to your declaration.

In 4 day's I will arrive at Alta Rubra and wipe out the whole Sanguis Family and burn your domain to the ground.

With kind regards

Queen Yumaria of Virtus et Caeruleus Viridi.

Marika handed over the letter 'You and The Green Peace Keepers also get out of there and move to Moon Castle and let William teleport you guy's to the human world, to The Green Dragon Clan and stay there for at least for 5 years the moment you set food in the human world.'

"Here is the last of the information that was found."

The man bowed to Marika and left.

"Why are you sending him with your spies to the human world?" Ray asked her.

Marika smiled, 'Oh he was fed up with Raphael's outburst and temper tantrums, plus he will be out of a job soon. And he is currently being trained by The Green Peace Keepers.'

Marika skimmed through the information and gave it to Claus.

'This should help Ray in the after math of this war.'

'Now you two should pack up and get ready to leave.'

'Ray no matter what you hear, stay at the castle and same goes for Julia.'

Ray nodded and ended the call.

Arthur and Claus also left the room and Marika was alone and started to write a few letters.

Even thought she would be stepping out for a year, she wanted to leave a few words to help the people who she leaves behind to coop with her absence.

After she was done she went into town to pick up a few things.

Marika has been preparing for this war for some time now and had almost everything prepared.

Thanks to William intel on the barrier she had a special sword made that could even cut through diamond just in case.

'Uncle Smithy!'

The man came rushing out as soon as he heard her call out to her.

"Missy!" he gave her a hug.

Marika was taken aback a little but smiled a warm smile.

'Are the swords ready?'

Uncle Smithy handed her the swords she ordered.

"Just come home soon missy, we will all be waiting for to come home."

Marika hugged uncle Smithy 'I promise, I try to get back as soon as possible.'

Marika then left the black smith shop and went over to the clothing shop.

She picked up her dress she had ordered for her secret marriage with Richard that will be held in two days.

She talked a little with the designer and told him about Lenis she showed him a few of his designs and the man was impressed.

"Whenever he is ready tell him to come to my shop and I'll take him under my wing. But honestly drawing up design's he really is already at a high level."

'Well drawing up something is different than to make it.' Marika smiled.

The man nodded and told Marika that when she gets back to stop by, because by that time her wedding dress will be finished.

Marika hugged him and the shop assistant and left the shop.

[Next day]

Marika was at Moon Castle and was in a meeting with Richard and Canus.

'I already send Arthur and Clause back to Cruentus.'

"Any news from Ray in your meeting yesterday?"

'Yes, all the civilians are out, only 30 people of the Sanguis and roughly around 200 soldiers are left in Alta Rubra'

'So I was thing since there are so few soldiers, why not take 16 soldiers from Ignis, 16 from Lunae Lumen, and 16 of Virtus et Caeruleus Viridi.'

'The soldiers will capture the Sanguis members who are not on the battle field and we take down the 200 soldiers they will send to the battle field.'

"That's a piece of cake, and won't take long."

"Canus while we have information on the current numbers, it doesn't mean it will be guaranteed that their won't be potential reinforcement's as soon as they feel they will lose this battle."

'Well even if there will be reinforcements, it won't be over 200 anyway.'

'But I'm more wondering what kind of trap they have planned for me.'

"What do you mean sweetie."

'Remember, it did act that in my dragon form I'm easily scared of large numbers ganging up on me.'

"That's right... so what are you planning to do?"

'Easy, I let myself get isolated from you guys and transform and see what they will do.'

"Before or after you crack open the earth?"

'After and after I get some blood of the Sanguis family member on me when I found them near the battle field.'

Marika looked at Richard who sighed 'Darling have faith in your wife and make sure you act the part of a grieving husband.'

'While our roads may divert now, at the end we will meet again and be stronger than before.'

Richard sighed again.

'What they are your words.'

Richard smiled "Your right, I should have never said those words."

Marika looked at Richard with a slight pouting face.

[2 days later]

It was the day of the secret marriage of Richard and Marika.

The high priest had told the Templar's to prepare for their marriage but only the basic things were needed.

Richard was already at the temple with Dantis.

"I know Yumaria will be leaving soon for war, but to marry her in secret…"

"Although we are already married under the rule of The Founding Green Dragon Clan, it doesn't hold any weight in this world."

"But still…"

"She told me that she wanted to get married in secret because she felt unease, you know as well as I do that you never know what can and will happen on the battle field. She also noticed that someone wants her to disappear during this battle and figured that I would be pushed in to a marriage by that party."

"So in order to prevent that from happening, she marries you today."

Richard nodded.

"But you do realize that if she is gone for more than a year your marriage will automatically be revoked and you have to marry somebody else.

Richard smirked "Dantis you of all people know how long I can mourn a person's death."

Dantis started to laugh "True even if she came back after 10 years all that time you will be mourning her. And will refuse any marriage proposal."

"We of the temple don't think anybody can replace or stand next to His Majesty, so we will stall and reject every women, unless His Majesty agrees to married that person."

"And we can also bend the rules on the revocation on his marriage to Queen Yumaria." The High Priest said.

Marika arrived at the temple with her brother Luca.

He looked at his sister "I can't believe you're doing this."

'It's just a little insurance for me and Richard.'

Luca hugged his sister "I understand, and don't worry about your husband while you're gone, I'll be the best nuisance for that little bitch and I won't forget my promise about the kids."

Marika hugged her brother 'Last time you felt like sending your sister of to her wedding, now you're sending her to her wedding for real.'

"No I'm not, this is just an rehearsal."

Marika laughed.

"Are you ready sister?"

Marika nodded.

Luca nodded to the Templar's she was ready to go in, they opened the door and Richard was aw struck by Marika's beauty.

She wore an Azure colored gown that slowly turned green the further down the material went, there were two silver dragon embroider on her dress and she wore a cape veil that was also silver of color.

Her bouquet of flowers were frost lily's and blue roses.

Luca walked his sister over to Richard and handed her over to him.

"This is just a rehearsal for your real wedding." Luca said cheeky.

"But still, I wish you both all the happiness you deserve."

"And Richard, I only acknowledge that you're the only one who has the right to be my sister's husband."

Richard nodded.

The priest read them their vows.

'With this ring I bind my heart and soul to you. I will look for you in all the life's after this, because you're the only one I'll yearn for.'

Marika placed the ring on his finger.

"With this ring I give you my heart and soul, even after this life, I will look for the brightest star that shines in the sea that is called the world."

After their vows they kissed each other and Dantis an Luca smiled a warm smile to them.

The four of them signed the marriage certificate and Richard told the priest to keep it save in the temple.

The High Priest nodded and took the certificate and left the room.

Dantis and Luca both gave them a hug and told them to go outside, because William was waiting for them to send them off to the human world for their honeymoon.

Marika and Richard left the room and went outside and met up with William.

He hugged them both "Congratulation on your secret marriage."

Marika smiled 'Thank you.'

"I'll sending you two to your island and after than I'll be heading to Greenland so if there is something just let me know."

"Don't worry, we will be too busy, but we let you know when we want to get back."

William opened a portal for them and Marika and Richard walked through it.

[2 days later]

It was finally time for her departure to Alta Rubra.

Marika said goodbye to everybody and mounted her horse Socius in her battle armor.

Richard and Canus also mounted their horses.

Marika waved William over, she told him she had written a few letter and instructed him to send them out once Richard arrived back.

"If you by chance find my family down there who still remembers me could you give them this and tell them I'm alright and waiting for them to come and find me?"

Marika took a ring from William and she nodded.

She looked at everybody for one last time and urged Socius to take off.

Richard, Canus and all the soldiers fallowed suit.

While riding Marika heard 3 roars and looked up, it were Khai, Regina and Nova.

Marika waved at them 'KIDS! YOU ARE MY PRIDE AND JOY! I PROMISE TO COME HOME SOON!'

The three of them roared one more time and flew back.

When Marika was nearing her northern border she heard a few screeches.

Marika saw Solis and Caelum flying in the sky, Solis was carrying Owen and Vita on his back.

Marika stood up on Socius back and jumped up, she transformed and flew to where her children were and flew a little above Solis and transformed back and landed on Solis back.

Everybody was amaze by her stunt.

Marika hugged Owen and Vita.

'We came to see you and daddy off.'

"Come home soon mommy."

Marika smiled at them 'I will and when I'm back I'll come and pick you up.'

Marika hugged Solis back 'Take good care of your brothers and sisters.'

Solis let out a screech.

Marika then jumped over to Caelum and hugged him the same way.

'I love you guys and please take care of your father while I'm gone.'

Caelum let out a screech and he went down to bringer back to the others.

Marika jumped back on Socius and Caelum nuzzled her, "Come home safe and sound, see you in a year."

Marika patted Caelum and nodded.

Caelum joined his brothers and sister and let out one last screech before turning around.

Marika and Richard both waved at them.

In the distance on a hill a howl was heard and Marika saw Luna and her clan standing.

Marika waved at them and they all howled Wishing them well on their battle.

[Border of Cruentus]

Marika and her group had just past the border and they mad a small stop at the village where Rufus, Serena, Stella, Rudy were waiting for her.

Marika came down from Socius and the 4 of them pounced at Marika, Richard and Canus.

Marika was happy to see them. 'How have you been?'

The 4 of them were whining out of excitement and wagged their tails.

The village elder came up to her, "Queen Yumaria what brings you here?"

'We are here for a little stop before we head out to Alta Rubra.'

"So the rumors about the war between Queen Yumaria and the Sanguis are true."

'Yes, but it won't take long, all the civilians already evacuated and I stalled it for as long as possible.'

'How is your fox problem now a day's?'

"Ever since these four have come we have more peaceful times."

"The White Fox Clan has move further away from our villages."

"The last merchant who was here 2 days ago told us The White Fox Clan moved closer to Alta Rubra."

Marika looked at Richard 'Well this is going to be fun.'

'Maybe I should have brought Kevin and Dante with us.'

"Well it's never too late to do so."

Marika pulled out of a map 'Can you by chance point on the map as to where the merchant saw them?'

The elder pointed at a small village called Licentia only 30 minutes away from Alta Rubra to the west.

Marika made a call to Ray 'Hey Ray what can you tell me about the village Licentia and its people.'

"You have to ask Julia since she is more knowledgeable about them."

'Well is she near?'

Julia appeared in front of the spell 'Yumaria! What do you want to know?'

'Licentia, is there a possibility that the people going to be aiding the Sanguis? Because I know for a fact The White Fox Clan will and to the information I just got at the border village The White Fox Clan is near that village.'

'Well actually the people that live there are people who helped me and Ray to overthrow the late king. They are also my informants on all kinds of thing and they are similar to mercenaries but work under a code of decency.'

'As to aiding the Sanguis…it is very possible, if the offer The White Fox Clan makes is worth it.'

'Than pray they won't accept whatever they are offering them because wiping them out is something I can do on my own without a problem, and I have Richard and Canus currently with me and they have the same capabilities as me.'

While Marika was talking to Julia; Canus asked Richard "Did you re-time your time with Mari?"

"I did that yesterday."

"And what is your time?"

Richard smirked "We were both in our second last form and we were clashing swords for 8 hours without a break."

"Ahrg… and here I thought that I had beaten you…I stood 6 hours against her in full human form."

"Well if you were in your second last form I bet you could stood against her for 8 hours…so we are pretty much equal in strength." Richard slapped Canus on his shoulder.

'Let me make a to call them and see the state of affairs between them and The White Fox Clan.'

Marika nodded.

'Hey Centurio, long time no talking.'

"Little imp what's up?"

'I was wondering if The White Fox Clan has visited you or made you an offer to join forces with The Sanguis in their war?'

"We were discussing that right now."

'You better pull out now while you still can.'

"Why is that little imp?"

Julia placed Marika's communication spell in front of Centurio.

'Because she is worried for your life's.'

"Queen Yumaria!"

'I'll keep this simple and short.'

'Its best you guys stay out of this, because taking down your village and your people is something I have no trouble doing on my own. But I'm here together with His Highness Ater and His Majesty Lunam. The 3 of us alone have no trouble to take down this country.'

Centurio knew very well she wasn't lying, he knew about her reputation and the falls information and act she pulled at the castle last time.

"We will not aid The Sanguis in this war."

'Great!'

'I have a job for you guys… are you willing to take it?'

"Sure but what will our payment be?"

'What do you guys want?'

"We want to expand our business and set up shop in Queentia."

Marika was thinking for a few minutes, she thought it wasn't a bad thing but she just needed more information about this group of people and if they wouldn't hurt her people.

'You know that Queentia currently is an abandoned settlement in my country thanks to Raphael…'

"We are aware of this, but we can aid you in this matter."

'Well I gratefully accept your offer, but there is on little thing you need to understand…just because you aid me in this, the current Duke will still hold his position and I won't transfer it to any of you. If I find out, you removed him or killed him, I will come to you and kill you, because hurting my family or friends is the last thing you would do in your life.'

"We understand Queen Yumaria, we don't kill indiscriminately and while we establish our business in your country we will swear that we will only kill those who are a threat against you, your family and friends, we also make sure we investigate the matter thorough before we take any action."

'Alright, Julia contact Aron and take Arthur and Clause with you during these negotiations.'

'Arthur…but he is under palace arrest as he called it.'

Marika smiled 'Although he is, he still is the ambassador of Cruentus and Virtus et Caeruleus Viridi.'

'Now as for the job I have for you, under no circumstance are Ray or Julia allowed to come to the battle field.'

'And once the tremors are starting to appear you help Arthur kill off the capture Sanguis.'

"Alright Your Majesty, we will take this job."

Marika smiled and nodded.

'Oh and one more thing, there are two boys arriving at your village in a few hour, be nice to them or else… and please support them, although they are trained by me, a little back up is always good.'

"We understand."

Marika ended her calls and then looked at the map again.

Marika pointed at a village that was behind Alta Rubra.

'Let the soldiers come up from behind. The Sanguis will be caught off guard, and easier to capture.'

"Queen Yumaria if you want them to move undetected let them use this road, hardly anybody uses it now a days."

Marika nodded.

Marika then call Dante and Kevin.

"Hey sis what's up?"

'Is Kevin with you?'

"He is.."

'Great, I need William to send you guys over to Licentia.'

"But sis that place is…"

'Everything is arranged so there is no problem.'

Kevin came and see what Marika wanted to talk about.

"Sister, is there something wrong?"

Marika shook her head and smiled.

'Well do you two want to help your big sister in this little war?'

"Really!?"

Marika nodded.

'You see, The White Fox Clan is going to support the Sanguis and I thought since they put you through hell in the human word, you wanted to take your revenge on them.'

'You and your brother Dante will be heading to Licentia since those pests are near that village. Also I arranged for the villagers to help and support you.'

Kevin looked happy and nodded.

'Kevin make sure you stay close to your brother and before you go, go to my room in the mansion and go to the window, under it there should be a loos floorboard and under it there are 3 pouches wilt medicine for you two, the black pouch has healing pills, blue pouch contains to separate pouches that has your special pills against poison and the green pouch contains a very portend poison, but do be careful, there is no antidote for it and I don't know if your pills will neutralizes the effects.'

"I understand sister, and I promise to stay close to Dante."

"Don't worry sis, we will not separate from each other no matter what."

Marika nodded and ended the call.

'Now that that is settled, we don't have to worry about any potential reinforcement, unless there is a village who is crazy enough to go and help them.'

'Canus, Richard we will meet them head on, and make the soldiers split off in 3 groups, I estimate we each have to handle 66 soldiers, even if they drink blood you won't notice the difference in strength, because they would only be like 5% of my full strength.'

"That's boring, I feel like I would be done in less than 10 minutes…" Canus sighed.

'Than when your done you go over to Kevin and Dante and help them out, but you have to listen to Kevin since it's his revenge.'

"No problem Mari!"

"Let's set up a fake camp up here and set up our camp up here."

"Good idea."

'And after that we sharpen our weapons and start our attack at dawn.'

"Mari, you want to take them by surprise?"

Marika shook her head, 'They will be sleep deprived, well at least half of them anyway, while we're well rested.'

"Alright let's go with this."

The villagers were surprised how smart Marika was, she utilizes every bit of information, and makes sure the enemy will be vulnerable and isolated.

Marika looked at the wolfs and villagers, 'Evacuate to Virtus et Caeruleus Viridi to this place if things get dangerous for your village and your neighboring villages, show them this and tell them I gave you permission to enter.'

"Thank you Your Majesty."

Marika smiled at them.

'Rufus, Serena, Stella, Rudy, you make sure the people get safely past my border.'

They nuzzled Marika telling her they would do so.