A half hour went by as the three of them heard some commotion from the upper floor of the palace. 

"Sounds like at least one of them is awake.' Colin stated.

"I'm sure they'll be down for a cup soon." Lily pointed out. 

The empress nodded, taking a sip of the brew. 

"I'm sure you're right dear. Besides no one in the known realms would want to wake Willow.' He joked.

The empress snickered.

"Lily deserves an award for having to do it for so long." He added.

"Thank you dear." She said to her mate.

     Then they heard a few doors upstairs open and close. Five minutes later Willow and Haze made thier way down the stairs.

"Nice to see you both." The empress said to them.

"You too," Haze replied.

"Pixie brew, please." Willow asked.

"Surer thing little one." He replied.

"Daddy I'm not that little anymore." She said.

"Don't remind me, it means I'm getting old.' He said.