Page 26 of Celestia, Year Four

"Like a true, heartfelt, kiss," I replied.

"Yes. However, in Lucian's case… it's impossible," Esme acknowledged. "Sia was the only individual he loved and that will never change." Esme shrugged.

"Doesn't that mean we can't defeat him?" Odion questioned.

"Lucian may be immortal, but there's plenty of ways to render him harmless," Esme replied and sighed. "That's essentially what had happened in the past and the reason why Lucian's doing everything in his power to kill Celestia."

"Huh?" Odion and I commented.

"That makes no sense," Odion admitted. "What does Celestia have to do with anything."

"Remember we talked about the rainbow wings? Celestia is the next heir to the throne. Do you really think the Council will allow that to happen?" Esme pointed out.

"No..." I replied. "But what would killing me do? Why does he want to kill me? Isn't he doing exactly what the Council wants?" I questioned.

Esme smiled then and rose up."The one thing about Darkness is it plays tricks and deceives people. Lucian had no intention of killing you, Celestia. In fact, he wouldn't be able to. He wanted you to come down here on purpose."

What?!

"He wants us… to find out about the past in regard to Sia and the Princes?" Odion asked.

"Lucian's ultimate goal is for you all to find out about your pasts,"Esme revealed.

"Pasts?" I repeated the word and it was finally beginning to click in. "Wait… you’re not saying..."

Esme nodded. "Yes, Celestia. Mother Nature has always chosen her Princes or Princesses first before making the decision to choose the next heir. However, after a certain magician came to the sacred lands and begged for a child, Mother Nature felt sympathy for the woman. After great consideration, she decided to bless the woman with a child. Not just any child, but the reincarnation of the previous Queen, just like she'd reincarnated the previous Princes."

"My mom..." I trailed off and Esme looked to Odion.

He seemed even more confused. "Is that why you call me the New Darkness?"

"Correct. Mother Nature couldn't allow the other Princes to be reborn and leave out the dark element. Dark and Light had always had a close bond, just like Sun and Moon. They were opposite, but they loved one another, and that love is what kept them balanced. Mother Nature created you in Lucian's image but ensured you'd remain calm and have a stronger personality than Lucian. See, Lucian was quiet, and wouldn't let things get to him. That was his problem. People assumed he was a pushover because his personality wasn't as strong as his counterpart, Prince of Light who was quiet but bold and fierce when challenged. You aren't afraid to fight for what you believe in or protect who you care dearly about. Even if it may hurt you or make you look like a bad individual, you’d rather take the burden and work on your terms so others won't be hurt or dragged into problems."

I squeezed Odion's hand and nodded, agreeing with what Esme said about him. "That's true," I whispered.

His cheeks grew red, but he squeezed my hand back.

"BIBO!" Momo replied.

Odion nodded. "That means we're the reincarnation of the late Queen and her Princes."

"And Lucian… is helping us?" I confirmed.

Esme nodded. "Bingo."

The truth of it all had finally been revealed.

I wasn't only a Blessed Child, but the reincarnation of Sia Rainbow, the late Queen who carried the rainbow crown and the one who held the hope of this world in her hands.

FLOAT BATH AND BRUREE

~CELESTIA~

"Momo? Are you afraid of water?" I asked, looking at the little familiar as she continued to tremble against my leg.

"Bi...Bi..." She continued to glare threateningly at the calm water surface of the medium sizedfountain bath.

I secured the black towel around my waist and lowered to my knees to be close to Momo's height as she continued to shiver in her spot.

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