Dr. Luna
Chapter 70

Lilly knew that they would be wondering what was going on with her. She couldn't wait for them to replace out that she was pregnant. Tristan was hogging the two little boys. He was carrying each boy on his shoulders. The boys were laughing and were soaking in the The sight made Lilly's heart happy. As bad as things were for her before it was getting made up for now. She was being surrounded more and more with precious people. I love you Lilly.

attention.

Lilly smiled and leaned into Tyler as they walked. I love you too. She could see their group in the distance. They were sitting on a grassy knoll that was shaded by a couple of large trees. You do the honors.

Tyler beamed. He was excited to announce all the new editions. He watched as Kade and Cedric took a few steps closer to them. They were looking at the two children on Tristan curiously.

"This is Cody and Jason. They are both werebears. Lilly and I are bringing them home as part of our family."

"Awesome. I have so many cool things I can teach them. I have a great comic collection too." Kade beamed in excitement.

"Future guardians, huh?" Cedric smiled knowingly. "Did they know what is going on with Lilly?"

"Yes. They did. And there is nothing that can be done about it. In fact, it is going to get worse." Tyler tried to act a bit more solemn. He watched the wide eyes around him and then smirked. Got them. "Lilly is pregnant!" Tyler grinned widely. "Apparently it takes a lot of energy out of her but being with me will help with that."

"So you already picked out the guardian... or guardians for your daughter?" Cedric understood everything now.

"Wait. How do we know it is a girl? I mean for sure. What if Lilly doesn't follow tradition?" Kade objected to already saying the baby was a girl.

"It will be a girl. The first born is always a girl because they are the ones who will rule. It is just the way it is." Tristan explained as he jumped the kids around a bit.

"Congratulations. You two will be wonderful parents. And now you get a head start." Drake mentioned looking at the two little boys. They looked like they would be quite the handful. Luckily, they would have a whole pack to help raise them. "At what age will these little guys be able to shift?" Kade asked as he walked up to the boys.

"Depends, I'd say around the age of thirteen though." Tristan lowered the two boys to the ground. They were not shy. They faced the strangers confidently. They had the makings of a true guardian. Tristan had a sense of pride wash over him for the boys. "Awe, look at those big brown eyes." Rosa gushed, looking at the two little boys. The boys were too fixated on the centaurs though. This was their first time seeing one and they were more then captivated with them.

"Cody, Jason, would you like to see them closer?" Lilly asked seeing how intrigued they were. They both nodded happily. She took their hands and led them up next to Drake. They looked up at him awestruck, but with no fear.

Drake extended his hands to the two boys shaking their hands. "You two are going to have a very important job when you are older, protecting the future princess. Do you think you can handle it? It will be tough. Especially if the daughter is anything like her mother." Drake grinned at Lilly who rolled her eyes playfully.

"We can handle it. She will be our little sister." Cody said proudly.

Tyler wrapped his arm around Lilly's waist. The two of them were looking at their new family members with pride. Already they were claiming the future princess as their little sister. Sorry sweet future princess. You are going to be living in an overprotective world. Lilly and Tyler each picked a little boy up and held them.

"We have to head back now. You guys should come along this time. My mom is supposed to be introducing me to Elysium."

"Us centaurs will stay here." Drake knew those gatherings would be large. It would be better for them not being wedged in a large crowd.

On the walk back, Kade and Rosa were walking behind Tristan hand in hand, while Cedric was walking close to Lilly and Tyler, who were carrying their new boys.

"So, how long are we staying here?" Cedric asked looking over the two little boys. They would need to be carried for the trip back. They were too little to walk that long.

"We were planning to stay for a few days. This gives Lilly some time to spend with her mother and also get things ready for us to bring Cody and Jason home." Tyler tossed Jason up a bit, making the kid giggle.

"You'll love your new home kiddos. It has everything. Plenty of fun to be had there." Kade yelled up to the two kids who seemed excited hearing about their new home.

The days passed quickly. Alice introduced Lilly to Elysium. All the fairies were gathered. There were so many and almost infinite different kinds. They even saw the Kelpie from before there. They all welcomed her.

Lilly was sitting with her mother. They were soaking in their time together. It was hard not to feel bitter of all the time she had missed out on with her. She wouldn't let it consume her though. She would make sure they had a relationship from here on out. "Mom... how did you and dad end up together? How did you two end up meeting?" Lilly had been wondering this.

Alice smiled and nodded her head. "As you know, we all have different abilities... my mother... I never told you about her, have I?" Alice paused and looked down.

"Is she still around?"

"She had a great gift. She could see the future very clearly. She knew what would happen in the future. She knew more then the great dragon Sage. When I came back here to rule as the queen, she made the ultimate sacrifice. Our barrier was strong, but it needed to be stronger. The dragons were able to create a barrier impermeable to demons by linking a lifeforce to it. So, she did the same. Down in the depths of Elysium your grandmother retired herself to create a powerful barrier. The barrier is her consciousness. Normal demons couldn't enter here before, but now even the powerful ones can't. It would take a massive army to break down it's barrier... which is what you must prepare for. You must prepare and be ready to fight off an army of demons. I am not going anywhere and will be here to guide you, but it will be your fight." Alice didn't have as much insight as her mother did. It may develop more as she gets older though. For now, she could only see some things and the rest is what she learned from her mother.

Lilly quietly reflected upon this. "So what does this have to do with you and dad meeting?" She knew there was a connection which is why her grandmother was brought up.

"Oh yes." Alice giggled, as she had gotten off track. "Your grandmother knew that her granddaughter would need to be powerful. She would need to be able to gather allies from all different species. Knowing this, she searched through my possible destinies until she found one that aligned with your father, an Alpha werewolf. You see, we each have different destinies that are meant for us. It is altered by the decisions we make. No one destiny is guaranteed. It is up to us to meet them. Your grandmother just gave the push for me to meet this one. She sent me to the Ashen pack for diplomatic reasons... well that's what she told me. She knew your father would be there and that we would end up together. It was a bit intense meeting him. As soon as he saw me, he looked into my eyes and said 'Mine'. It was so possessive and passionate. Living among werewolves was a culture shock. There was so much possessiveness and aggression. I wasn't used to that. But your father... he captivated me in every way. I know I was meant to be his. I don't have a wolf screaming mate, but I knew he was my person. I think I loved him from the moment I met him. Being separated from him... and from you... it was the most challenging time of my life. It is all worth it now though." Alice grabbed Lilly's hand and smiled. "You grew up wonderful and beautiful... and safe. Sealing you gave you the chance to live a life not shut in. Growing up with werewolves has given you the mental ability to fight. You are the creation necessary to be the future protector of the fairy kingdom. We have a chance now. You are this kingdoms chance."

"I'll do my best not to let anyone down. It helps having Tyler by my side. He is an experienced fighter. He will be able to help me make the right decisions." Lilly was fortunate she had him to depend on. The two of them together did not have a back down attitude. They both were fighters and protectors.

"I wish I was more like you. I just don't have it in me. The fighting... the bloodshed... I can't do it, even to protect my own... I don't have it in me. The fairy kingdom has been in need of someone like you for quite some time. All we needed was a little bit of werewolf blood in us." Alice could thank the werewolf blood for Lilly's fighting nature. It definitely did not come from the fairy side. "Cody and Jason have taken to you and Tyler immediately. They also seem smitten with Tristan."

"It feels normal. Like we were always supposed to be together. There is a connection there for sure."

"They are also connecting with your daughter. Even now the bond is forming. They may be children, but they know their job. Once you bless them both it will only grow from there. Their protective nature will kick in. The blessing you give them will bind them to your daughter. It will be an irresistible urge to be near her. You will see it the moment she is born. They will just know. Think of it like how you knew Tyler was your mate. You felt pulled and drawn to him. The longer you are with him, the deeper the bond is. It is the same way with the guardians, except it isn't as a mate." Alice remembered when she first showed Lilly to Tristan. He wanted her in his lap and in his sights always. She hated that she had to separate them. It is another thing she wished she could have changed. She was glad that the bond never broke... if anything, it was just as strong as hers is with Dylan.

"I can't help but worry a bit for the future and what role my children will have to play in it. It sounds like we will all be getting dragged into the war together. I worry about their safety." Lilly rubbed her stomach gently, looking down at it. "Just as I am worrying for you. I worry about you having to fight, but I am so proud of you for it. Worrying is normal. It is just part of being a parent. It is okay to worry but you must never be afraid to let them spread their wings."

"Lilly!" Tyler waved as he walked up to her. When he reached her he bent down in front of her, pecking her lips lightly. "We were going to take the boys out into the meadow. Tristan and I are going to spar a bit for them. Want to come with us?"

Lilly giggled. "Sure, but don't try to fool me into thinking you are doing this for the boys. I know darn well who the real children are who want to play." Lilly watched the cheesy grin take hold of Tyler's face. "You want to come with us?" Lilly turned and looked towards her mother.

"No, that's okay. I don't even have a stomach for play fighting." Alice smiled sheepishly. This was a big weakness of hers. "I'll make sure to have refreshments prepared for when you get back." Tyler bent down and scooped Lilly up into his arms causing her to squeal. "I'll be your chariot my lady."

Lilly giggled. "You are such a dork."

"Nah, I'm a crazy werewolf who is madly in love." He rubbed his nose with hers before taking off into a sprint. She squealed and gripped her fingers onto him tightly. He was crazy alright.