Page 57 of Celestia, Year Four

~CELESTIA~

Something soft pressed against my lips, and I opened my eyes slowly to see what it was. Beautiful lilac eyes met mine and I smiled against Odion's lips.

"Sorry, I woke you up," he whispered.

"I missed you," I admitted, trying to fight off sleep.

"I did too. You're still sleepy," he pointed out with a smile.

"A little… I had a dream I think." I allowed my eyes to close for a second. I relaxed against the sheets as I wondered what my dream was, to begin with.

"Celestia?"

"Hmm?" It took me a bit of time to open my eyes again, and I realized Odion was now next to me and I was in his arms, my head resting against his bare chest.

"You okay?" he asked softly. His finger brushed against my cheek. "You're crying."

"Am I?" I questioned, my eyes coming to a close once more. "I think my dream was sad."

"Do you remember it?" Odion asked.

"Not really," I admitted and snuggled closer to him. "It was just sad."

I felt his hand run through my long hair.

"I'm sorry it was sad."

"Hmm. It's okay. It wasn't your fault," I mumbled. "Where's Momo? She missed you."

"She was awake when I got here. She was quietly watching you and braiding your hair. Or at least trying to. She's with Arielle and the other familiars now."

"They're watching her?"

"Ya. I'm tired and would prefer that she gets to have some play time rather than be bored here."

"Hmm," I replied. "I'd take every advantage of this situation… but… I'm sleepy."

His chuckle was low, and I felt his lips press against my forehead. "Sleep. I'll be here when you wake up."

"You should sleep too."

"Maybe."

"Odion..." I mumbled, but my voice was not giving enough emphasis on his name.

"Sleep, my Queen," Odion whispered into my ear, and that was the last I heard before I fell back asleep.

"Celestia, Bru!"

Hm? What… Arielle… sleeping.

"Can you check on Odion, Bru? Momo won't stop crying."

Huh? Why is she crying?

"I don't know. She keeps crying and calling Odion's name, but she's too tired to teleport back and it's making her fussier. Please, Bru?"

Okay. Waking up.

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