Chapter Four: Mor ti Verara

Emlyn upon wandering down the street noticed that there was one house that stood out above all else. On the little white mailbox, it said 'Nightingale.' The house was huge and white, it looked extremely expensive, and fancy compared to the rest. She walked up to the door and knocked, and a brunette answered.

"Um hello can I help you?" The girl asked.

"Hi, I'm Emlyn, I come from the fairytale realm. I'm looking for two people named Alissia and Crysta. I was sent by a man named Horrace and-"the girl cut Emlyn off.

"I thought you looked familiar; come in I know why you're here." She led them inside and called for Crysta who came out. Crysta was a blonde with eyes the color of forgot-me-nots. After a quick explanation Alissia explained to Crysta who the group was, and she nodded.

"I see, Stella come with me. I'd love to chat." Crysta led Stella away which confused Emlyn, but she ignored it and turned back to Alissia.

"Have a seat and let me explain my world to you." Emlyn sat across from Alissia, and she smiled. "My world works a bit differently than others we are all born with a clock on our wrist. This clock counts down until the moment you meet your soulmate. Crysta is my soulmate, though it was a very long story on how we got here, I won't burden you with the tale. Upon the studies however that Crysta and I have done to get to where we are, I do have something for you." She handed Emlyn a small pocket watch.

"What is this?" Emlyn asked as she inspected the watch.

"This pocket watch will count down the time you have until it is to late to stop Camilla. If you defeat Camilla, the clock will stop at whatever time it was on. However, if you haven't defeated her, and it reaches zero, know that the fate of America and all the other realms will forever be lost." Alissia explained and Emlyn nodded.

"I understand thank you for your help." She said Alissia smiled.

"Of course, happy to help."

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Meanwhile Crysta and Stella sat outside under the canopy next to the pool. "So, Stella I see you're having girl problems." Stella knew what she was talking about strangely enough, however she didn't want to reveal it.

"What do you mean? I don't think I do..."

"Come on Stella, you know what I'm talking about. You're in love with Emlyn. I'm here for free advice." Crysta said and gave Stella a look that said, 'are you really going to argue with me now?'.

"Alright I get it, I just don't think it's the right time. I want to do it on my own terms. You know?" Stella said and Crysta nodded.

"I understand. Listen though, I'm not here to tell you what you should do. I'm here to warn you." Crysta said and looked at her very seriously.

"I'm listening." Stella said.

"There will come a time when Emlyn will meet someone who she will fall in love with. Don't ruin it for her but encourage her to keep her guard up. Many things will happen, and it will lead you and Emlyn together, but you must keep faith in her. You'll realize that you are her soulmate, her savior, her true love. You are the one, but yes now is not the time. But it will come." Crysta explained and Stella felt like she was talking to Horrace.

"I think I understand but I'm sure it will all make since later." Stella replied and Crysta nodded.

"Yes, it will, now I'm sure it's about time for you all to get to America so let's get you back to your friends." Crysta led Stella back inside and she joined her friends.

They all said short, sweet goodbyes and Emlyn whisked them away with the spell.

They found themselves looking at a newly remodeled Statue of Liberty that had Camilla's face on it. The world was all but what it used to be. Emlyn knew even if they stopped her, nothing would ever be the same again. This is the New Americana.