LARA’S POV
We finally arrived at the Pixolands on the third day. It was not an easy journey, trying to hide from vampires, beasts’ hunters, and even the cannibals to entering a pact with some Packs, waiting for long meetings amongst others.
At a point, we were even held hostage by a hostile Pack for long hours until Scarlet healed the alpha’s new son who was at the point of death. As expected the arrogant alpha appealed to us and set us off but not without giving us a lot of provisions for our journey and making his best men escort us to the borders of his Pack.
By now, we are will tired except of course for Scarlet whose power has been revealing new strength at each phase.
“This land is almost lifeless” Landon was the first to speak up after we had all sat down to rest.
“Yes, I had from the last village that the Pixies are on quarantine. The plague is said to be highly contaminable” Kendra responded.
“Oh, I have barely seen up to a handful of people since we entered,” Landon said.
“We have to get to their palace and present ourselves,” Scarlet said.
“Even if we would do that, my luna, what about the plague, what if any of us get hit by it?” Rich asked in worry.
“I am here for the plague, Rich, how can you be affected by it” Scarlet replied. she brought out some leaves from her pocket and gave them to Mia. “Here, have this and put it in our drinking water. None of you should drink any other water” she instructed.
“Yes, My luna” Mia responded.
“My luna, how do we get the Pixies to believe us? You know that is almost impossible. And can we even trust them? They are cunny and crafty” Landon asked.
“This is going to remain our land for a long time, Landon. We might have to start getting used to them” Scarlet responded.
I yawned. I am already very tired, and all I need now is a good and resounding sleep as I have gotten none since we began our journey.
“We have to appear before the Pixies in our best mood. I can see we are exhausted from the challenges we experienced on our way here. There is a small cave around here, we need to find it. hopefully, we will continue by tomorrow morning” Scarlet added.
“I will go and find the cave right away, my luna” Rich volunteered.
“And I will join you,” Landon said.
“No, Landon, you have to remain here with them,” Rich objected.
“Then let me come with you. You might need a hand” Kendra said.
They looked at Scarlet, to hear her decision.
“Kendra can go with you,” Scarlet said and they both left.
They soon returned and we all joined them to the cave they found. It was small but good for one to have a close to decent night rest and as soon as we were settled in, I found a spot for myself, and with my eyes closed, I drifted into a deep sleep.
*
I woke up in the morning feeling refreshed. I took time to stretch my body before going out. When I got outside, they were all awake and up to some good.
“You are up, Lara” Scarlet greeted me.
“Good morning, my luna” I replied.
“You know you can go rest a little more, Mia and Kendra can handle everything,” she said.
“But then, we would be leaving this morning right? I need to assist to make it faster” I replied.
“You are very tired, Lara and moreover, we would be leaving by noon” she revealed.
“And where are the men?” I asked as I tried to search for them within the vicinity.
“They went to look for water, hopefully, they will be back soon” she replied.
“I can help you with this, luna,” I said.
She did not say anything, so I joined her in tending to the clothes while Kendra and Mia tried to set up a kitchen.
SCARLET’S POV
I have been thinking. What will become of me after now? How will I get the Pixies to accept and trust me as their queen, how will I even get them to make me their queen and one of them?
Pixies are one of a kind, less troublesome but ready to give as much trouble even as one desires.
This is my fate, this is what life throws at me. I know that it will not be easy, but with my friends by my side, I will be able to overcome.
Life has hit me really hard even from the very first day I came to know it. I pay for each day I spent and trust me, it was never a fair price. Now it is time for me to shape my fate. And what will I do, how far can I go to get the life I had always yearned for…
“My luna, is anything the matter?” Lara asked breaking into my thoughts.
“Huh…” I murmured as I snapped out of my thought.
“You were deep in thought, my luna, I have been watching you. Do you mind sharing?” she asked.
Her question made me realize how far I have withdrawn from her. Ever since I became the luna, I have decided things on my own and I have come to agree that there weren’t very good decisions.
“Just thinking about now, and what will happen after now” I replied with a smile.
“We are all here with you, my luna and you will never be alone,” she said and reached for my hand.
“I know that, dear” I responded.
“The Pixies are known for their outrageous demands even when a thing is for their benefits. Have you thought about what you would want to offer them? They will not give up their queenship that easily even when they are the ones offering it” she said.
“You are right, Lara. But then I have the healing power as well as other great powers. Right now, they are in dire need of healing, it will be a good bargain” I responded.
It will be more than that, I know how the Pixies think. But then, I am ready to do even the impossible for what I desire.