Chapter Five
Alice laid in bed, a small smile on her face. Cecelia appeared beside her, staring down at the young girl, smiling slightly. The small girl yawned, opening her eyes, staring at Cecelia. "Mommy...."Alice mumbled. "Hi baby"Cecelia smiled leaning closer. She pressed a kiss to Alice's head. "Go to sleep honey..."Cecelia smiled. Alice smiled back, her eyes slowly closing. Cecelia chuckled and faded away, moondrop flowers appearing in a vase nearby. The sun started to rise, Alice rubbing her eyes but staying asleep, turning away from the light. The door opened, Isis peeking in, a small smile on his face as he walked over.
"Ali"Isis smiled placing a hand on her head. He perked up, noticing the new flowers in the girls room and chuckled. "Daddy, guess what"Alice smiled looking up at him. "What"Isis asked. "I saw Mommy....she looked prettier in person..."Alice beamed still sleepy. "She is...isn't she"Isis chuckled. Alice held her hands out, Isis picking her up, holding her close. "Is she up?"Alister asked peeking in. "Big brother"Alice smiled. Alister smiled, Isis passing the girl to him. "Morning"Alister greeted. Alice yawned, rubbing her eyes, now fully awake. "Where's Stella and Smudge!"Alice beamed. "Here big sis!"Stella says waving shyly.
Smudge held onto Stella, looking nervous. Isis stared Alister down, Alister staring back at his new father. "She's my sister...."Alister sighed passing Alice back to him. "She's my daughter"Isis smiled taking Alice. Alice giggled, a wide smile on her face. "Oh, oh my..."Rosy says surprised. Isis smiled, his children smiling at one another, laughter coming from Isis and Alister as they both playfully argued over who had Alice Holding Rights. "Not fair, Dad"Alister whined reaching for his sister. "Ah, Ah, Ah, I don't think so"Isis teased Alice giggling. Rosy smiled, resting a hand on her chest, her expression softening.
"Cecelia....Alice looks so happy now, I hope you're seeing this..."Rosy smiled. Rosette came up behind her, a small smile appearing on her face. "Guys, it's time to get little Alice dressed you know, she can't stay in her nightgown forever"Rosette chuckled. "Right, we'll meet you at breakfast"Isis nodded setting Alice down. "Okay!"Alice beamed Rosy coming over to her. Alister waited outside the room, his hands stuffed in his pockets as Alice's nanny and maid got her dressed for the day. A few knights threw him dirty looks, making him bow his head, feeling a little out of place here. "Big brother!"Alice beamed coming out dressed and ready for the day.
He smiled, holding her hand letting the looks everyone else gave him melt away. "You look adorable in that dress"Alister chuckled smiling down at her. "I like your outfit, big brother! Suits you!"Alice giggled. Alister chuckled and patted her head. "There they are"Elris greeted waving the two other. "Thought you two snuck off somewhere"Aisha waved. "Sorry, your majesty"Alister apologized bowing his head. "You're part of the family Alister, there's no need for that"Iris scolded. "Right...sorry again"Alister muttered taking his seat beside Alice. He stared at the silverware, his hands trembling a little. Isis stared at him, before gently tapping his nail on the table, getting his son's attention.
Alister glanced over, Isis tapping the fork on the right, Smudge catching on too. He picked up the slightly bigger fork, beginning to eat, Smudge copying him. "Grandpa, Stella's birthday is in four days, can we hold a birthday party for her!"Alice beamed. "That sounds great, let the kingdom know that you have siblings"Elris smiled nodding. "Stella, would you like a birthday party?"Elris asked looking over at her. "Yes, grandfather, I'd like that...."Stella says quietly, still a little shy around her new family. Alice coughed, covering her mouth with her hands. "Alice..."Isis says looking over. Alister covered his mouth, blood dripping onto the table.
"ALISTER!"Aisha gasped standing up. Alister knocked Stella and Smudge's plate of food away, his eyes wide. "Don't...eat the food..."Alister coughed blood dripping down his mouth. Alice reached for him, Alister grabbing her hand, the two falling unconcious. "Remy!"Aisha yelled. Remy appeared beside her, before nodding, floating over to Alister and Alice, placing his hands on their backs. Aisha stood behind him, a bright glow appearing. Alister coughed, gripping Alice's hand tight. He opened his eyes halfway, looking tired. "Alice...help Alice..."Alister mumbled shaking Remy's hand off him. Remy looked at Aisha, before getting a hesitant nod from her.
He placed his hands on Alice's back, staring as he started to heal her, removing any trace of what caused the girl to fall unconcious. Alice opened her eyes, Isis staring at her relieved. "Alister!"Isis yelled. Alister stayed unconcious, his back slowly rising and falling. "Remy, hurry!"Aisha gasped. Remy placed his hands on Alisters back, doing his best to heal the male. Alister coughed, Isis reaching towards him worriedly. He opened his eyes, and raised his hand, before letting it fall. "Alister!"Isis gasped. "He's fine...he needs rest, he ate the most..."Aisha says. Isis sighed in relief, his hand resting on Alisters shoulder.
"You two alright?"Aisha asked looking over at Stella and Smudge. "I don't feel any different...."Smudge says quietly, looking at his hands. "Me neither"Stella mumbled raising her hands. Stella coughed, covering her mouth, a bit of blood coating her hand. Remy floated over, placing a hand on her head. "Who served the food..."Isis demanded Elris standing up as well. Four guards came in, Iris beckoning for them to carry Alister and Alice back to their rooms. One of the guards whispered something into Isis's ear, getting a nod from him. "Thank you"Isis says. "Dad, I have to take care of something..."Isis informs. Elris glanced at him, but nodded nevertheless.
Isis walked through the halls, heading down to the prison cells. Eleven maids sat on their knees, trembling in fear. "I see..."Isis muttered staring down at them. He pointed to the one in the front, staring her down. "You...where is she..."Isis demanded glaring down at her. The maid flinched, looking up at him shakily. "Where is who..."The scared maid asked. Isis scowled, causing the maid to flinch in fear, bowing her head again. "I don't know! I swear, after you gave Alice up to Duchess Willow, I have no idea where that child was sent!"The maid yelled desperately, tears falling down her cheeks. Isis stared her down, before turning away to a guard. "Find Alice's twin...."Isis commanded.
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