Maliyah
I have never heard mom’s story before. She’s been through so much and it’s still not over. I have been trying for months to communicate with Malayah using our telepathy powers. Dimitri said we are twins so it should be more powerful that just mom trying to communicate with her. He even helped me to communicate when someone is in another realm. But so far it hasn’t been working. I get nothing.
Derek still keeps the seal on my window so I can’t sneak out but at this point I wouldn’t. I don’t want to give Enzo more ammo against my parents. That and I already hurt a few of my guard and Derek trying to use my powers to break the seal open. I don’t want to hurt anyone else.
I am super stoked to have prince Aspen train me. I know learning their skills will definitely give me what I need to kick uncle Mark’s butt. I have already mastered my powers like mom so it would be no fun beating him that way. I need to beat him at what he is good at, hand to hand combat.
With Aspen leading the elves in tracking my sister he will remain in wolf territory for quite a while. Which means lots of training for me. I take a break from trying to contact Malayah to take a shower. After I finish I quickly dress, leave my hair to air dry and head to the library. I need a new book. Upon entering I notice there is someone else in the room.
“Oh I’m sorry I didn’t realize anyone else was in here.”
The person turns around and I realize it’s prince Aspen. Dad told me his royal and to behave myself in his presence. “Your highness I’m sorry to have disturbed you. I can come back another time.”
“Please stay Maliyah. This is your home and call me Aspen. I know I am a prince but I’d like us to be friends,” he replies smiling at me. I smile back.
“What are you reading?”
“I haven’t decided yet. Your family has a lot of books I’ve never heard of. Do you have a recommendation?”
“Well this one is my favorite, but I love horses so I do not know if it’s something you’d like or not.” I hand him a copy of Black Beauty
“What’s it about,” Aspen asks.
“The story is told from the point of view of a horse of how horses were treated in the late 18th century. It starts with his birth and he ends up in several different homes. Some treat him well, some don’t. It’s really sad, made me cry.”
“Sounds interesting. Are animals not treated well in your realm?”
“Have you not explored the human world?”
“No I haven’t. Unfortunately my father was very particular with my upbringing but now that I am older I plan to travel to every realm.”
“Well to answer your question, yes and no. There are many animals that are mistreated in our realm. Some living on streets starving. Many are cruelly killed or abused by their owners. It’s really sad. I ensure to treat my horse well unlike that one in the story.”
“I see you are passionate about animals. You ride horses?”
“Yes, I have a beautiful mare. I named her Beauty like the horse in the book. I haven’t been out to the stables in a while though.”
“Well you’ve been going through a lot. When you do go may I join you? I’d love see one up close and maybe even ride one.”
“Sure. I have to talk to my parents first to see when I can go given the circumstances, but I’ll be sure to let you know. I can show you how to ride too.”
“Thank you for the recommendation. I’ll let you know what I think of the book. Goodnight Maliyah.”
“Goodnight Aspen.”
Aspen leaves with the book. It’ll be nice to have another friend. I don’t get to see Samantha much anymore so it’ll be nice to have Aspen around. He likes books like I do. I’ll have to make him a list to read while he is here. I scan the shelves and decide on to finally try The Great Gatsby. My teacher gave me a list of more advanced books to read that I would typically be reading when I reach high school. So far I’ve loved the books she recommended. The Giver was one of my favorites.
I head back upstairs and before entering my room I look over at Malayah’s door. Something is compelling me to go to her room. I look around the hall and don’t see anyone. I walk down the hall and slip into her room. I smile seeing her soccer jersey on her bed and several clothes, gym bags and shoes all over her floor. Tears form in my eyes, it’s so like Malayah to not clean up after herself. I miss her so much. On her night stand she has a picture of her and me from our seventh birthday. I try communicating with again.
“Come on Malayah where are you?” I don’t know why I am trying. It’s been months and nothing has happened. I don’t know why I expect a different outcome now. “If you can hear me, I love you.” I prepare to sever the connections when I hear a voice.
“Maliyah? Maliyah is that you?”
“Malayah? Oh my goodness. You can actually hear me?”
“Yeah I’ve been trying for months to get through to you. Why now?”
“I don’t know. This is the first time I’ve been in your room since you disappeared. Maybe that’s why. I was looking at the picture on your nightstand.”
“I’m so scared Maliyah.”
“Where are you Malayah?”
“I’m somewhere in South America. I heard them say that’s where we are. They have control of my body but I don’t think they are aware I still have control of my mind. Maliyah they are going to make me kill again. I don’t want to. Please tell mom I am so sorry. I should’ve listened to her.”
“Maliyah everyone is looking for you. Even the elves signed a treaty today and are out scouring all realms. I will let them know where you are at. I promise, we will find you.”
“I have to go, they’re coming. I love you. Tell everyone I love them.”
“I love you too.” And just like that she’s gone. Tears running down my face. I can’t feel the connection anymore.
“Mom! Dad!” I rush to my parents room and bang on the door. Dad answers.
“Maliyah it’s late.” Dad sees the tears in my eyes and goes on alert. “What is wrong?”
“I got through to Malayah. I know where she is!”
Derek The next morning I called an emergency council meeting. Ordering everyone to be present. Maliyah was distraught last night and she couldn’t sleep so we had her sleep in the twins room. She felt more comfortable being near her siblings. I am glad we keep a twin bed in there. It took me a while to even calm Davina down. She wanted to leave immediately and rush to South America. I told her we didn’t have an exact location just which continent she is on. That doesn’t give us a lot to go on and we needed to come up with a plan. It’s early so I had Miss Kat do a easy buffet style breakfast for those who are physically present. No one is going to be able to think clearly on an empty stomach. “Thank you all for coming so early this morning. Please help yourself to some breakfast. Alphas I appreciate you being available despite the time difference.” “It sounded extremely important. What is going on,” asks alpha Damon. “Late last night Maliyah informed me she had been able to make co
Maliyah I am not happy with mom and dad wanting me to basically abandon my sister but Aspen has a point. I don’t want to give Enzo the chance to control me and my powers. That would be bad. I really hope he can find this flower so I can talk to her again. Even if it’s only one more time. Dad leaves to get some work done in his office and mom goes to check on the twins. Leaving me alone with my guards, uncle Mark and Aspen. “You still up for a little ass kicking,” uncle Mark teases me. “Bring it on,” I giggle. “I’ll just be observing today Maliyah. I want to see how you fight. It’ll give me a better idea on how to teach you,” says Aspen. “You are very use to using your powers when you are training. This training will also teach you better control of your emotions when you get angry so you don’t lose control of your powers. We will also be hitting gym every morning together. You need some muscle on those little arms of yours.” “My arms are not little.” Uncle Mark looks at me with
Davina I am in the twin’s nursery when I hear shouting and Derek giving out orders. He sounds so angry and worried at the same time. I put Accalia down in the play area and walk towards the door. Calista puts Thierry down with Accalia. “What on earth is going on,” asks Calista. “Davina!” I hear Derek call my name making me rush faster. I rip open the door and see Mark carrying Maliyah. She’s unconscious and there is dried blood from her eyes, nose and ears. Dimitri has his hands on Maliyah’s head, chanting something. “What happened,” I demand as I follow them to Maliyah’s room. “She was mentally attacked. She appeared to be communicating with someone telepathically. I think Malayah reached out to her first based on Maliyah’s startled expression. We were right, they are using Malayah to get to Maliyah,” says Aspen. I reach for Maliyah as Mark sets her on her bed but Derek stops me. “Don’t love, let Dimitri finish first.” “What is he doing,” I ask. “He’s trying to sever the conn
Davina After weeks of planning and getting things prepared for us to leave, the day finally arrived. We had Carrie make us dresses for the winter ball that is being thrown by the elves and she did amazing as always. Derek asked us not to over pack but looking at all the luggage in the foyer I would say we failed at that task. Between the baby stuff and mine and Maliyah’s luggage we have ten bags. This doesn’t include the Meadow’s household either. I don’t know how Derek only packed one bag for a whole month. “Why is it girls always back so much stuff. Even if we were only going to be gone for a week you would still have this much luggage,” he chuckles shaking his head. “You have four girls Derek. Learn to live with it,” I reply. “Mom! Dad! I’m ready. Are you sure you let the stables know to care for Beauty while I’m gone?” “Of course sweetheart. Beauty will be fine,” Derek replies. “So how are we suppose to travel with all this stuff to another realm,” asks Maliyah. “Well with
Derek I think Davina purposely took longer to get ready tonight. I know for a fact she can get ready faster than she has tonight. I’ll definitely get her back for that one. I slowly walk to Maliyah’s door. I cringe as I knock not wanting to know what lies on the other side. “Maliyah? You ready to go?” “Almost!” “Can I come in?” “Yeah, I’m dressed!” I cautiously open the door and find all her dresses she brought laid out on her bed and the mountain of shoes she brought with her all over the floor. Maliyah walks out of the bathroom in a beautiful rose colored dress. It’s a spaghetti strap and the front comes all the way up to her collar bone. It has a pretty floral design in the lace at the bottom of the dress. She twirls to show me her dress. “Do you like it?” The back stops at her mid back with this lace design up each of her shoulder blades and ties together between her should blades. “You look beautiful darling.” “I just need to put on my black gladiator sandals and I’ll
Maliyah “I think you’d really like this book Aspen. To Kill A Mockingbird.” “I look forward to reading it. Would you like to meet some people.” “I don’t know, this really isn’t my thing.” “Don’t worry. I’ll be with you the whole time.” Aspen stands holds his hand out for me. I hesitate but eventually take his hand and let him lead me towards the crowd to a group of elves he seems to know. “Hello everyone. Maliyah I’d like to introduce you to Lindir, she’s a long time friend. And this is Rohan and his sister Tauriel. We all grew up together. Everyone this is Maliyah, a silver dragon.” “It’s a pleasure to meet you all,” I greet. “So you are a silver dragon, the youngest one to ever transform,” asks Rohan. “That’s what they tell me,” I reply. “You must be very strong then. I’d love to test your powers against my combat skills,” says Rohan. “Umm…I’ll have to clear that with my parents first but I’d be happy to go one on one with you.” “Ignore him Maliyah. He tries to fight ev
Derek The next morning Davina is up early sitting by the window drawing. I am assuming with last nights events and the meeting with the dragons today she must be quite stressed. “Well that was quite the eventful evening,” I say as I stretch out of bed. “What is King Bjarki going to do to the girl,” asks Davina. “I don’t know. Don’t worry love, he doesn’t execute his people just because they said something stupid. He may force her to be a maid for a certain length of time which to someone of high ranking as Lindir would be the end of the world to her.” “Maliyah is only eight and her emotions, especially anger, get the better of her. I’d hate to see what happens when we hit the teenage years with her.” “I am not ready to think about that yet love. With that age comes boys and I’m not ready to deal with boys.” “Well if she starts to take a liking to Prince Aspen that won’t be an issue. He seems like a nice young man.” “It does seem good for her,” I reply. “Have you spoken to Mali
Davina These last two weeks have flew by me. Maliyah and I spend every other day with the dragons learning about our history and training to better control our powers. Maliyah got to meet some dragons her age and they typically take off flying playing tag. It’s nice to see her playing with kids her own age. When we are not with the dragons we are spending time with the royal family. Maliyah trains with with Aspen as much as she can. She has gotten very good at protecting herself. She is looking forward to returning home to see if she can best Mark. Today we are training with the dragons again. “Hello Katla how are you all doing this morning,” I ask. “We are well thank you.” I transform into my dragon and tower over all the other dragons. “It’s amazing. I’m quite fascinated with how you transform.” “I do wish I was able to give you all that ability. You wouldn’t have to hide in fear anymore from the humans.” Aspen said Ryuu visited him once. It’d be nice if I could speak with Ry