you tonight, tomorrow, I may not have been able to reverse what had been set in motion.” “Yes, I remember!” Melanie cried out, as total realization came to her in a flash.
All the memories rushed back now. Melanie could recall her meeting with Devon and Loanna, and how they seemed to know everything she was thinking. She could hear Igus, “Melanie will you give Loanna your child?” “Yes! Please Loanna, protect my child!” A light emanated from Igus’ hands so bright, it blinded her. Loanna and Melanie levitated and seemed to join. “Do you accept Melanie’s child Loanna?” Igus next asked. “Yes! I will accept and protect her child.” After the light subsided, Igus took Melanie to a cave where they went into a pool. The last thing she remembered was Igus in her bedroom.
“Stay strong Melanie, the trials ahead will be difficult.” Igus said softly. “Igus, I am afraid.” Igus put his hand over her eyes and she felt sleep overtaking her, “Melanie, as events unfold, let your fear hold you not through the night.”
“Melanie? Are you ready?” Igus now asked, bringing Melanie back to the present. “Yes Igus! It is as if a veil has been lifted from my eyes!” “Gareth, do you understand what will happen?” “Yes Igus, though I do not understand how, I know that Melanie and I are going to have a baby!” Gareth shouted, as he picked Melanie up and whirled her around. Igus now looked to Loanna and Devon, who were holding each other.
“Loanna, are you ready?” Igus asked quietly. “Yes, though it saddens me, I am ready to return that, which is Melanie’s.” She said, as tears welled up in her eyes. Melanie went to Loanna and put her arms around her, “I do not know how we will ever repay you!” She said, knowing the loss Loanna was feeling. “The time is now! Loanna and Melanie, please lay side by side!” Igus instructed. Igus then floated to the top of the Great Rock and closed his eyes. As before, a light pulsated from Igus’ hands, and the whole clearing was alight! Gareth and Devon had to shade their eyes with their hands. Loanna and Melanie levitated and seemed to join as one! “Loanna, will you return the child to Melanie!?” Igus asked “Yes Igus! I am willing!” In a moment, it was over.
“Melanie, are you all right!” Gareth shouted, as he ran to her side. “Yes my love! All is as it should be! Look!” As Gareth helped Melanie to her feet, he could see her swollen belly. Devon now bent down to help Loanna up.
“Loanna, can you stand?” He asked gently, as he helped her up. “Yes, but something is wrong! Igus! It did not work!” As Loanna said this, they all looked at her swollen belly with surprise. All except Igus that is, who now floated down to them, a broad smile on his face.
“There is nothing wrong Loanna,” Igus said. Then Loanna’s face lit up, “You mean…?" “Well, unless you are growing a pumpkin in there, I would say you are with child also!” Igus said, letting out a great howling laugh. Devon wrapped his arms around Loanna and held her, “A baby! Our own baby!” “Igus, how long have you known!?” Loanna asked, too happy to be mad at him for not telling them. “Do not be angry with me, I did not know until I began.” He answered, knowing that all was again right.
Gareth and Katryn offered Lisa a free rein over Landon. Lisa was thankful, but declined. The memories were too painful. She would be content to stay at Cashell, if it were all right with Katryn, and of course, it was. However, Gareth and Katryn did not want Landon either and petitioned Thomas in the name of Sir Ian. After all, Ian had fought valiantly for Thomas, as well as the Cashells. Thomas agreed and the Manor of Landon became the Manor of Joycen. Ian promptly chose Sir Douglas as his captain of the guard. Gareth then placed Sir Philip as his captain of the guard.
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She walked through the forest as she had walked the path so many times before. She was no stranger to the uneven ground or unyielding underbrush. As she came into the clearing, she could see Igus in deep meditation upon the Great Rock. He looked content. Something different, considering the past two years. As she studied his features, she could not help but admire such a being. He had secretly given so much and would never ask anything in return, save peace.
And peace was at hand.
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