A/N: I am so sorry it's taken a hot minute to post. I've been getting ready for school, and I got sick with a bad cold. Because of my weaker immune system, it takes a lot longer to recover.   I also got COVID tested just to be sure. I don't think I have it, but better safe than sorry. Anyways, this chapter will prob be a bit shorter than expected, but the hope and the dream is to have the book completed by the end of September. Anyways. Enjoy the chapter!

Evelyn, Atlas, Keyren, Harley, Ember, Lily, Lucian, Jax, Celeste, and Peter are all online.

Lily: wait... aren't you.....

Annalyn: The Queen of Anala? Yes.

Ember: so why are you up here?

Annalyn: Marcus created the land long ago and there were a set of elders that ruled the kingdom. However, they faded away with time, and they needed a new ruler. He had overheard that Amara was going to try to kill me. So, Marcus asked me if I could rule up here instead.

Evelyn: so you just left your husband?

Annalyn: He is still alive, but he stays in the castle. I'm afraid he is running out of time.

Evelyn: because you split your mortality.

Annalyn: He was supposed to die 20 years ago. But with the prophecy, I made a deal with the Author. I would stay up here, as long as he was alive. Then, Celeste would take over as Queen.

Celeste: Me? But-

Annalyn: my daughters have passed away and have ascended into this realm. They spend their remaining days being spiritual guides to any remaining visionaries.

Evelyn: wait, so when this is all over, who is going to rule the realm?

Annalyn: In regards to the nobility line, Cia is obviously not a choice, and so you are the last of our nobility line.

Celeste: O-o

Annalyn: but, as it is foretold, the realm of Anala shall be divided into six kingdoms. By doing this, the realm shall prosper and grow.

Jax: so, if you are a Queen, where are your people?

Annalyn: They are doing their duties. We have people that are Celestial guides, I have my own assistants, along with some guards to protect the rare and precious items. We also run the many portals to other realms.

Atlas: such as the Shadow Isles?

Annakyn: Yes. Now, let's get down to business yes? You are all here because you need the Sword of Light, and the six shields symbolizing the unity of Anala.

Keyren: soooo can we have them?

Annalyn; Only one of you can pull the sword of light that is in the Kingdom of the Clouds.

Harley: *whispers* we must be like Thor! We must be worthy!

Annalyn: in our vaults, we have the metals to create eight more swords of light. Who here is part of the Silverburn house?

Ember: AY THATS ME!

Annalyn; We will need your skills in creating eight new swords.  And we will need each one of you to provide personal touches to your swords.

Atlas: DOOOOOPEEEEE

Ember quickly set to work on creating a mold for the sword. As she worked, she felt at ease, and everything came together smoothly.  She quickly called Jax and Lily over to personalize their swords. Both decided on making vines wrap around the handle. Ember quickly poured a gold liquid onto the vines, making them turn to an exquisite shade of gold.

Jax: Yoooo this is so cool.

Ember began to work on Harley and Keyren's swords. She decided that she would place a different color gemstone in the middle. Harley looked over Ember's shoulder and realized that she was forming the gemstone into an eye.

Harley; I'll take the red one. Ya know for fire.

Keyren: I'll take the light blue one.

Soon, Harley and Keyren were holding their swords with admiration, and immediately challenged each other to a playful duel. Ember laughed and began to work on Atlas and Lucian's Sword. Atlas decided he wanted a lightening bolt on the handle of the sword, while Lucian decided he wanted dragon wings on the handle. Ember poured a golden liquid that was used before onto their custom content.

Lucian; it's absolutely beautiful!

Atlas: you've really outdone yourself,

Ember laughed, happy with their satisfaction. She quickly began to work on hers, and decided she would place a red and orange flame onto the handle symbolizing her house, and her powers. She swung the sword around, and was pleased with the result.

Evelyn: OOH MH TURN! I want a blue teardrop symbolizing my water powers!

Within moments! Ember had constructed a beautiful white and aquamarine sword and handed it to Evelyn.  Evelyn's dropped at the sheer beauty of it. Quickly, she gave Ember a gentle hug as a symbol of thanks.

Annalyn: Now. That's the last of the light material, so don't lose your swords. It's time for you to collect the sword of light which will help defeat Amara.

Lily: don't we have swords of light?

Annalyn; yes, but this one is the most powerful of all.

The group approached a small garden, where a sword was in a mound of glittering stone. Annalyn stood in front of it and beckoned the group to come closer.

Annalyn; only one of pure bloodline may pull the sword.

Celeste: Lets goooo  *pulls the sword out with ease* Huh. That was easy.

Keyren: anyone getting Zelda Vibes?

Jax: or King Arthur Vibes?

Annalyn: to restore its light, you must point it to the sun.

Lucian: yeah this so like Zelda!

Atlas: *sings the Zelda theme*

The group pointed their swords towards the sun, and immediately felt their sword vibrating in their hands. A strong white glow surrounded them causing all of the group to squint. Finally, the glow subdued, and everyone placed their swords in their scabbards.

Lucian: so.... we ready to go??

Annalyn: not quite. We have a couple of people I wish for you to meet. One, is coming on your mission as a guardian.

The group curiously followed the queen and Peter inhaled a sharp breath of air. There a woman with brown curly hair and white soft wings sat with a teenage boy who also had her brown curly hair and white wings.

Peter: Maria???

Maria; Peter??

The couple ran to each other and embraced one another with happy tears. The teenage boy stood; and walked towards his apparent mother.

Peter: Is... Is this my son?

Maria: This is Adrian..Adrian.... meet your father.

Harley: WHAT. THE. BELL.

Peter embraced his son with tears flowing down his cheeks. The group smiled, happy that the family was reunited once more.

Adrian: It's nice to meet you.

Evelyn: and you as well.

Annalyn: Adrian is your guide to the Shadow Isles.

Peter: No! I forbade it!

Maria: Peter....

Peter: I shan't lose you the moment I find you!

Evelyn: wait if you guys are up here, than does that mean you guys are dead?

Maria: Actually no, we are very much alive.  Before my execution I gave birth to Adrian. Amara soon came and collected him, claiming him as her own. I was to be executed the next day. So, I decided I wouldn't have my date decided, and I took my baby and flew up into the sky. At that point, the Kingdom of the Clouds portal opened and I stayed here.

Adrian: I am ready to help The Chosen.

Keyren: your also a visionary aren't you?

Adrian nodded and turned to his mother. Maria enveloped her son with her wings, and he smelt her flowery scent. Annalyn beckoned the group to a large golden door in which it was the portal to the Shadow Isles.

Annalyn; On the other side, you should find an identical door. Find the shields and get out. Remember, there is no sun, only the moonlight and darkness.

Annalyn quickly opened to reveal a swirling blue vortex. One by one, the group jumped in, and Evelyn remained standing.

Annalyn; *hands Evelyn a whistle* Use this in your most desperate hour. When you need help the most, the desire you wish for will come.

Evelyn nodded and placed the whistle in her pocket before jumping into the vortex. When she opened her eyes, the group stood next to her in a dark dangerous forest.

Adrian: We're here. We're at the Shadow Isles