Chapter 29

It was finally time for dinner and it was about done when people started showing up. "Hey sisters. How you doing?" I said. "Hey big brother." Said my blood sis Zee. Then the other sis Zee said the same thing. "Hey kids why don't you give uncle Knight a hug." Blood sister Zee's oldest boy named Zen who is 15 and attached to me ran over. "Hey Zen. Hey Zeria (Zen's older twin.)" "Hey uncle Knight how you feeling?" said Zeria. "I'm good. Just arrived today I will be staying for a couple of weeks to recouperate." "Cool then we can hang out more." Said Zen. "We'll see Zen." Then the other sister Zee's identical twins but ones a boy and girl. If the boy didn't have short hair we wouldn't be able to tell them apart. They are only 8 years old. "Hey little one's I missed you both too. Ciel and Aerith." I picked the two up and hugged them. Then I put them down. We all sat at the table and we talked and ate our dinner and were catching up.

After dinner and everyone left I said, "Uncle and aunt I have something to talk to you about." They saw my serious face. "What is it knight is everything ok?" said Uncle Bain. "I hope it is but I don't know." So we sat in the living room and I told them about Ria and her father Miles how they were friends with uncle Cyan. About the strange tool and the strange feeling I felt. There was silence for awhile. Then uncle broke it. "OK I think since you had a strange feeling you should have the king supervise them for awhile. If you don't know why you had that strange feeling its serious." "Yeah um when I talked to him after they left, we talked privately and he already told me he would have someone silently watching them. Another thing is that she and her father Miles are dragons. The King saw their forms so that if anything happened for our safety or theirs he would know." "Good that's a good idea." Said uncle Bain. "Oh and they live not far from my work. Its one of the houses that boss owns. I told them if they needed anything to come to me. I can also keep an eye on them when I work." "Yeah good idea." "Ok well I'm off to bed I'm a little tired." "Ok get some rest." Said aunt Quinn. Then I nodded and went to my old room.

I went to my old room and collapsed on the bed due to exhaustion. I stripped down to my boxers then laid down and went to sleep.

In the middle of the night, Knight had had a nightmare or vision he didn't know. He just knew it felt real. Before his dream went too far he woke up. He shot up in bed covered in sweat and panting. He saw Aunt and uncle next to him. "What? What are you both doing here?" I said panting. "We heard you yelling are you ok?" "Did I yell? I don't remember. Uncle it felt so real." "What happened Knight? Tell us." After I calmed down a bit I explained the dream I had. "I wasn't sure if it's a dream or a vision but, in this dream Ria and her father were involved. They looked like they were possessed or it could be their true nature I don't know. They started walking around like a normal father and daughter. I didn't see where they went but when they came out that's when they started attacking. After they attacked and killed a few people I saw….." Then I paused I didn't want to say it. "What is it? What did you see?" said Quinn. "I saw both Zee's and Kiran dead on the ground. While I was Kneeling down trying to see if I can help any of them I was attacked and hurt pretty bad. But I still stayed up enough to see if I can help any of them but it was no use I couldn't stay up any longer and that is when I woke up." "I see. Do you know where exactly they came from?" Said Bain. "Yeah from where they walked out I think I know. I'll send word to magician." "OK when you are done I'll send the letter personally." "Thanks uncle. Damn It feels like I'm in the pain now." "Your ok Knight it was only a nightmare." Said Quinn rubbing my head like a kid. It calmed me down a little. Then before I knew it after I gave uncle the letter I fell asleep.

The next morning I woke up and it was pretty bright outside. I didn't know what time it was when I saw Magician by my side with uncle and Aunt Quinn. "What time is it?" I asked. "Its Noon. About time you woke up sleeping beauty." Joked Magician. "OK enough so do you know what is going on magician?" I brought my crystal ball to see what you saw. If its just a dream it won't show. But if it's a vision then it will. Hold out your hand and put it on the ball." "Yes sir." I said. I did as I was told and a picture came on. "Oh no I was afraid this was real. Shit!" I took my hand of quick. I Didn't want to see it happen anymore. "Knight we need to finish what you saw so we can see if its possible to stop what will happen." Said Magician. I nodded and didn't want to see it again so I closed my eyes. I put my hand back on the ball and it went to where it previously was. After awhile they told me it was done and that I can open my eyes. I took my hand off relieved. "Well Magician what do you think?" "Well if they are where I think they are even if they are possessed there is a way to bring them back. Lets hope we can do it before they kill anyone. I will tell the King. It looks like it won't happen till after Knight jr's birthday sometime." "Wait why after his birthday? Could it have something to do with him?" "I don't know but I can fine out. I'll leave right away and get back to you when I know." "OK thanks magician." "Sure thing. Now get dressed and walk around. I'm sure there are many who have been wanting to see you again." "I'm sure there is Magician thanks." Once everyone left I got on some clothes I packed and headed out. First place I went was my old studio.

"Hello How can I help you?" It was someone new so I said, "Hello my name is Knight is the boss in?" "Yes just a moment please." I sat down and waited a bit then I heard foot steps and saw boss. "Hello Boss." "Knight is that you?" "Yeah its me I'm actually staying a couple of weeks at Bain's for health reasons thought I'd stop by." "Well yes we'd all love to see you. It's a good thing its almost break time. Let me get everyone we can have an early break." I nodded and he went to get everyone.

Everyone that I knew plus new people came over to meet me. "Hello everyone good to see everyone doing well and alive." "Then Talia came by and hugged me." "Woah Talia. Your not a teenager anymore. You are 26 now right?" "Yeah well I missed you what can I say?" "OK everyone once you all get off work maybe all of us old and new work buddies can hang out and you all can introduce yourselves. I have other people to meet. I'll be staying at Bain's house." Then they saw me off and I left to go meet my birth father.

I knocked on their door and the wife answered. "Hello Mrs. Zoren. Oh Knight good to see you. How have you been?" "Good can I come in? Is Mr. Zoren home?" "Yes he is. Of course come in sorry about that. Please sit here I will go get him." So I waited awhile until he came over. "Hey Mr. Zoren." "Still calling me that huh? Well fair enough how have you been?" "Well pretty good I am staying at Bain's house for a couple of weeks I thought I'd stop by. Torion is doing good as well." "Good we are glad. The wife's been worried about him. So how you feeling?" said Mr. Zoren. "Well I've been good and busy. I'm actually staying at Bain's for health reasons but nothing serious." "Oh well that's good would you mind if I asked what happened?" "No of course not. Uh me and my daughter Aria were shot down by some random people and she ended up fine. I woke up and healed. Its mainly for my mental health I needed to get away." "Oh well that's good. How are both your kids and Eva?" "Good. Good. She's just been missing Aria's twin brother that didn't make it at birth." "Yeah I can imagine. It felt like that when I told you mom not to tell you about me. it still hurts I had to do that." "Hey its all good I grew up great and had a family of my own. My Kids are growing up good as well." "That's good to know. Well nothing new really here. How is work going for you?" "Good its been great." We talked for a bit then I had to leave it was getting late. "Well I better go Bain will be worried about me. He still thinks I'm a teenager. Oh brother." "Haha yeah that is so like him. OK see you later." "Yeah see you." Then I left back to Bains.

"Bain I'm Home." There was no answer and I was starting to get a bad vibe. "Hello? Anyone home?" I looked in their room and no one. I looked all around the house then I saw a note on my bed. I opened it up and the letter said:

If you ever want to see your uncle and aunt again, come by where you and your father were kidnapped. If you don't come by in the next 4 hours they are dead. "Shit! I knew I shouldn't have left. Damn! That hurts!" Then I started running and headed to where I remember being kidnapped.

I finally made it within those 4 hours. I was starting to get hungry but I didn't care. I needed to save my aunt and uncle. I barged into the Cave. "Where are they?! Who are you to tell me what I should and shouldn't do!" The figure was hiding in the shadows. I could tell it was a woman because of the shadow. "Can we please wrap this up I'm hungry. Its about dinner time." I joked to the person behind the light. "Oh a jokester I see. Would you really like to see who I am? You will be shocked. Can you take the shock with your health?" "I will take my chances." I said. "Ok then." The woman walked cautiously to the light and I was shocked at what I saw. "No No It can't be! You died. You died when I was little. I…I." Then I was turning pale and everyone saw and I threw up. "Calm down. Knight you will be ok. It will all be ok." Said Bain. After I was done barfing, I said, "I thought you were in danger! I ran all the way over for a game? Pathetic. I am not a kid anymore why couldn't she just come over? Huh? I just. I need to go outside for a breather." They all agreed and I stood outside then I walked to the cliff to see how far it was down there. I almost fell when Bain caught me. "Be careful Knight! Geeze you want to kill yourself!" I couldn't respond and when I didn't he Knew I wasn't well at all. "Lets get him inside quick!" They brought me inside and Bain gave me a shot since I have been this shocked before. I forgot when that was. I was so tired I was going to close my eyes when Bain and the others don't me not to. I couldn't help it I was so tired. I smiled then closed my eyes. "SHIT! Lets hope this medicine works!" "I warned him it would be a shock. He said he could take it." said Aria. Who was the mysterious woman. "Well I think he was more shocked at how young you are than that its you. You look exactly like you did before you got sick. You don't look like you aged at all." "Yeah I will explain it. But I can't go back. Sister brother in law. I just can't face anyone right now. I heard about my husband. Its to bad he died. I'll miss him but what about Zee? What about? Never mind." "You mean demigod Aries? Yeah he's still around. He is married didn't have any kids but he Raised Torion. He raised him well." "Torion? Is he well?" "He is the King of dragons." "What? He is the….wow I can't believe it. Do you think it would be ok to go there? I hope its safe. Wait what happened to the former queen that was there?" "Oh you don't have to worry we took care of it. she is in the dungeon along with her child." "Good that's good."

"Ow. Hmm." "Knight are you ok?" Said Quinn. "Hmm." He was breathing normally now and Hmm was the only thing he could say at the moment. "Good he'll be ok. It's a good thing we had it on hand." "What's wrong with him Bain?" "Well when he gets too shocked his body is weak it could stop his heart or weaken it. He had dizzy spells when he was younger because of his dragon." "Oh Knights a dragon? I was thinking he might be. Does he have any kids?" "Yes he does. 2 kids. Aria after you and Knight jr. after him." "Aww so sweet." Then night was finally waking up.

I held my hand to my forehead. I couldn't figure out what was going on. My vision was a little blurry so I blinked a couple of times and saw I was in Aunt Quinn's Arms. "Aunt Quinn?" "Yes Knight. Its me. How are you feeling?" "Like I've been kicked by a horse. Was that all a dream?" Then the woman spoke. "Its not a dream Knight." Said Aria. I jumped back. "So its true you are alive! " "Yes its true. I'm sorry for leaving you and your sister alone with your father. I'm sure you know your birth father now right?" "Yes Torion and I met Mr. Zoren." "I see do you blame me?" "Well it depends on what happened to you. First I want to get somewhere comfortable. Stay with aunt and uncle for a few days will you?" She looked at them and said, "Well I will give it a try. If anyone else comes by I'm afraid I can't." "Ok thanks now lets go." I tried to get up but couldn't stand I was still weak. "Hang on Knight let me turn to my dragon form then you can ride back." Mom turned to hers too and so did Quinn. Then they all flew back close to the village then transformed back when they got close enough.

"Ok Knight put your arm around me." said Bain. I did and he helped me to his place. He laid me on my bed and covered me up. "I'll bring your food in after Quinn is done making it. You and your mom need to talk." I nodded. Then they left and I stared at the woman I have not seen since I was 3. "So what happened? Why do you still look so young?" "I will tell you, Bain and my sister together. I want to know about you?" "Well I am a father of 2 kids. I lost one when the second one was born. My wife's name is Eva. I live in the dragon village and I am an artist. I'm sure you have seen my art around. You see that book up on the shelf? The gray one? Yeah look in that you should see some similar artwork you have seen around." Then we talked as she looked at the pictures I drew. Then after awhile we were called in to dinner. "Do you need me to help you Knight?" "NO I'm fine. I got my cane." "Ok." She walked next to me just in case.

After we ate dinner we sat in the living room and mom explained everything she knew. "OK well as you all thought I had died from a sickness. Well I really thought I was going to die as well. Actually I think I did. Then I was brought back. I actually remembered what happened. Also the reason that I looked like I haven't aged is because of a spell. Once the spell is broken I will look my age. I'm not sure I want that but I was told I had too." "So what happened?" "Well I don't remember much. All I remember is waking up in a cave somewhere with a random man but he was nice. That man is actually now my husband." "Wow mom really?" "Yeah. I guess the gods wanted me to come back to live the rest of my life like I should have. At first I didn't remember much. Then things started slowly coming back to me.

That is what brought me here." "Mom how long have you been back?" "Actually my husband told me I have been back for 2 years now. Until recently I haven't been able to remember anything." "So mom where is your husband now? Can I meet him? Oh I wrote a note and told him where I might be. He wanted me to have some alone time with you. I'm so glad you are ok son. Is you sister well?" "Yes she is. She has teenagers as well. Twins. Zen and Zeria." "Oh pretty names. As bain probably told you Aria is the name of my daughter and Knight is my son. Aria is my youngest." "Oh well congratulations son. I don't have any kids since you 2 but My husband does have a son. He is 25 years old." "Oh really? What is his name?" "His name is Hunter. His mom died giving birth. After that it was just me." "Is he good to you?" "Yes he is wonderful." "Uh mom there is something you should know. Dad's brother is back. Cyan is staying in the village as well." "Oh is that so?" "Yeah and mom? I don't blame you. It wasn't your fault you didn't know. What is this curse you have to break?" "Yeah I was wondering as well." Said Quinn. "Well I don't know why but it's a forgiveness curse. I have to ask the people for forgiveness and I can break when the people I have to ask forgives me back."

"So was I one of those?" "I think so. Your sister and Torion as well. Plus your Birth father Aries and I have to tell your father I am sorry as well it will have to be at the grave. That one I will have to forgive myself. Bain You and Quinn are another I have to ask for forgiveness." "You don't need to ask for forgiveness. Said Bain. "You didn't do anything that needs it. Like you said you didn't do anything wrong. I raised the kids as best as I could. Look they turned out great. I also adopted a couple of kids. One of them ended up being Quinn's biological daughter. Her name was Zee as well. Also we adopted a boy named Avery." "Oh that's good. I'm glad you had a few more I was worried about that." "Quinn what about you?" "Like Bain said nothing to forgive. I do have to ask for forgiveness. I was always afraid that you and the man you loved wouldn't forgive me for what happened before you married him." "Oh sis. Come here." Mom hugged her and said, "We forgave you a long time ago. He knew you were just looking out for me." Everyone was all hugging then I had a sudden headache.