Page 29 of Celestia, Year Four

With a deep sigh, I swam to the left side of the fountain bath, pushing Momo’s float with me. Once I got to a spot where it wasn't too deep but just enough for me to enjoy some soaking time, I let Momo float around.

Man… if this is what raising kids is like, I feel sorry for my parents.

Resting my arms on the ledge, I closed my eyes and let my mind begin to process everything that had happened.

I'm the reincarnation of Sia Rainbow, the daughter of Esme Rainbow. My boyfriends are the Elemental Princes reincarnated, and I'm the future heir chosen to help bring justice and peace to our world once more. Lucian wanted us to know about this and tried to kill me… but somehow knew Odion would save me? Did he hurt me to test me? To make sure I was really the one? What are we going to do about the Council? Maybe Mom or one of my dads would know. I miss them… I miss the guys too. Poor Arielle… I can't reach her.

I'd asked Esme about why I couldn't reach Arielle but Odion was able to connect with Momo just fine in this world. She explained that the familiar in question would need to enter the Dark World with permission by another familiar to reignite the connection.

The thickness of dark magic was a big contributor to the lack of our communication, and this particular part was in an area that past shifters had made sure to ward off on multiple occasions.

It was kind of like how the Dark forest was outside the barrier of Aslan Academy. Esme explained if I went into the forest, I wouldn't be able to communicate with Arielle.

Even with the explanation, it didn't help me ignore the hollowness in my heart. Momo helped to distract me, but I still worried about my phoenix-harpy familiar.

If I'd been gone for two and a half weeks, I didn't know if Magnor, Faelia, or even Arielle's boyfriends could keep her from completely freaking out.

"BiBiBiBi."

I opened my eyes and saw Momo in front of me, her spiral eyes focused on me "Bi?

"Huh? Ah… I'm thinking about my familiar. She's in the Light World," I replied, reaching out to pat Momo's head.

She smiled and began to sing quietly before she raised her hands.

"BiBo?"

"Uh… Do I miss Arielle? My familiar?" I questioned, thinking that was what she was saying.

I was using my gut to help me out here and was pleased when she nodded her head.

"Bi."

"Yes, I miss her. She doesn't know whether I'm safe or not. I don't want her thinking the worst. It's just hard for me to try and calm down when I know she and my boyfriends are worried about me. I do like it here. I want to learn more about the Dark World… and Odion… but..." I trailed off and lowered my head. "I really miss them and it's getting harder to ignore the hollowness in my heart where my familiar connection was always thrumming away."

"Bi...Bo..." She gave me a sad look and I shook my head.

"Aww, Momo. I still care about you. Even if I return, you can come and play with Arielle and the others. I'm just worried about them, you’ve done an amazing job keeping me company," I praised, not wanting her to feel like her presence wasn’t valued.

She was adorable and kind, which made sense to me. Her traits were similar to Odion, and I knew that was one of the many reasons they got along, even without knowing much about either of their pasts.

"BIBO!" she cheered, and my eyes grew wide when she completely vanished with her float.

"Momo?" I asked and looked around the fountain. "Momo?! Are you playing hide and seek with me? Momo?!" I bit my lip as I searched for her, my gaze darting around the area.

Oh no! Did I just lose Odion's familiar? He's going to kill me! Oh no! What to do? Let me go ask Esme? Maybe Momo can teleport and likes to play tricks or something?

I began to move to the shallow end and had reached waist level water when I sensed a large wave of magic. Turning around, I watched Momo materialize in the sky and fall back into the water.

"BIBO!" she cheered, her float helping her stay on top of the rough waves that manifested from her drop.

"Momo? Where did you go?!" I called out.

She pedaled her way to where I stood, looking as proud as ever. "BiBiBi!"

"Huh?" I asked, trying to figure out why she was singing. She reached my side and looked up at me, lifting her hands up.

"BiBo!" she encouraged, and I knew she wanted me to lift her up.

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