A/N: Hiya! Welcome to another long chapter! You have been warned. There are emotional pieces in the chapter. Thank you all so much for reading! We only have a few more chapters and then the story shall come to an end! Anyways. Enjoy the chapter!

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

As the group approached the castle, they realized that the guards had changed positions.  While the group had hesitated on how they should proceed, Harley had walked quietly to a large bush. He gave a loud whistle, and beckoned the group to join.

Evelyn: MY LITTLE BEAN IS SO CLEVER 

Harley: While you guys were trying to find a solution, I noticed the Knights change position every thirty minutes. So, when they change, we should make a break for the castle.

Lucian: we can't possibly all go at once. We would surely die-

Peter: which is why it's lucky I have the power of teleportation. However, I can only take two at a time.

Lily: wait wait wait.... how do we even know where we are supposed to go? That place is huge!

Adrian expanded his white wings and flew high into the sky. By doing so, a layer of dust formed in the air, which caused the group to cough, and squint to see where everyone was.

Atlas: Jeez Adrian, ya could have stepped back a little.

Adrian smiled with glee as he felt the wind against his white wings. As he approached the castle,  he saw six individual towers, with the symbols of each house decorated on the door. Quickly, he descended back down where the group waited expectantly for an answer.

Lily: Well?

Adrian: It wasn't too hard to find. There are six towers with each symbol of unity. So, it's bound to be there.

Keyren: *serious voice* come, let us gather in an embrace and devise a plan before the clock strikes once more.

Jax: You mean huddle?

Keyren: Yeah lol

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Peter began by taking two people at a time. To begin, he decided to teleport with Jax and Celeste first to the Greenmore Tower. When they landed, the Black Knights were waiting for them at the end of the hallway.

Jax: Well crap.

Celeste: Adrian didn't tell us this!

Within a flash, Peter disappeared, and caused the pair to let out a groan of frustration.

Jax: REALLY?

Celeste: What do we do??? We're going to die if we don't do something!

Jax: *picks up Celeste Bridal Style* WE RUNNNNNNNNNN

Celeste let out a yelp as she felt the incredible power of Jax's speed. As he ran, Celeste used her sword to slice at any Black Knights that she could. When they rounded the corner, she gently turned Jax's head towards the Green and Golden door with engraved tree roots on it. Jax nodded, and set her down quickly.

Jax:How do we open it?

Celeste: Look at the empty carvings! It looks like there is a missing vine to complete it. Looks like your gonna have to use your earth powers to complete it.

Jax: and what will you be doing?

Celeste: -*takes his sword from his hilt* Defending you of course.

Jax quickly got to work and began to try and complete the tree root puzzle. He would occasionally glance over his shoulder with worry and see two against one. However, Celeste was easily skilled with two swords that she could take care of herself. Jax focused his attention on the puzzle, and soon the doors unlocked.

Jax: Celeste-

Celeste: *huffing and puffing with three knights trying to battle her* Yes? Are you done yet-Oh let's go.

The pair quickly ran inside the room, and they watched as the roots form into a tight lock on the door. Behind Celeste and Jax was a golden light that led down the path. They knew that they didn't have much time, so they ran down the hallway until they came across a green orb.

Jax: so what are we supposed to do with it?

Celeste: There's a door that should have an engraved circle to fit it in.

Jax: The problem is.... which door?

The pair stood in silence as they glanced at the many doors against the walls. Some had dark woods, and others had lighter woods. Some had flowers, and some did not. By having the number of doors in the room, it made it more difficult for the pair to decide which one would be the vault. Jax reached out and touched the green sphere, but hesitated for he did not want to leave Celeste.

Celeste: Go ahead, you need to take it.

Jax: But-

Celeste: But nothing. I will be Queen of Anala once this is all over, I have one of the rarest powers that any descendant of nobility could ever have. You need it more than I do.

Jax: I just.... I want to make sure you are taken care of.

Celeste walked to Jax and enveloped him in a tight hug. When she stepped back, Jax saw the sweet smile on her face and admired her strength.

Celeste: I'll be fine! Besides, I did defend us both for about fifteen minutes out there against the Black Knights.

Jax: *scoffs* I could have defended us too! Besides, your forgetting I carried you all the way here.

The couple laughed before turning their attention back to the sphere. Jax glanced at Celeste, who nodded in approval. Gently, he scooped the sphere in his hands but was not expecting the excruciating pain to occur. It was like having a loud thunderstorm for a headache. Jax clutched the sphere tightly while also holding onto his head in pain.

Celeste; Jax! Can you hear me! Jax!

Jax couldn't hear Celeste's cries, but he could see the worried and tears well in her eyes that expressed concern. Suddenly, his eyes closed, and the world went black.

Jax stood on the outskirts of the room, realizing that he wasn't in the Greenmore Room. Quickly, he searched for Celeste, but she was nowhere to be found. A woman was sitting by the fireplace and Jax noticed that she had an extremely swollen belly. Jax was filled with surprise when he noticed that the woman had the same color hair and eyes as him.

Jax: are you.... my mother?

The woman smiled while placing a hand. Immediately, she felt a kick and she laughed. Her head turned towards the door as she heard footsteps approaching. Jax gasped in surprise when the door opened and revealed a handsome man that was the spinning image of Jax.

Jax: Father?

"It's done my love. The Shield is placed in a safe spot."

"And the last piece of the relic?"

"It shall not be touched until it is time for the prophecy to be fulfilled." The man spoke. He approached his wife and gave her a kiss on the cheek and placed a hand on her swollen belly.

"James?"

""Hmnnn?"

"What on earth are we going to name our children?"

"I dunno... you've been the one sitting around all day. What do you think we should name them?"

"I want Jax for our son. After your father."

"Ariel, you are too kind." James smiled fondly at his wife. "Then that means we have to name the daughter after you and your mother. It has been in your family for years."

The couple smiled at each other as they cherished the last few moments for they knew what would happen next.

The scene changed where the woman was lying on the bed screaming with agony as she gave birth. After several moments, the mother collapsed with exhaustion. Instead of a shout of joy, the midwife had a sorrowful look on her face and placed a cloth over the lifeless newborn. Ariel began to cry and tears streamed down her face. However, the second baby was coming, and their son only took three pushes until he was born. The couple cradled their child and whispered words of love even though they felt a piece of their heart was missing.

""Ariel Jax Bianchi...Our creator has favored you. You were named after your fathers father, and your sister. I hope you know, that you are so loved...." Ariel smiled at her newborn son....

Jax suddenly sat up with a start and saw Celeste holding his hand while trembling.

Celeste: Are you okay??

Jax: I.....I have a sister....How long was I gone for?

Celeste: I dunno, maybe like 20 minutes.

Celeste and Jax focused their attention once more on the green sphere that was now floating in the air. It suddenly shot straight into the air, and was placed on a door that was on the ceiling.

Jax: Huh..... Who would have thought?

Sunlight started to stream through the room, and the floor began to raise higher and higher into the air until they were no longer in a room full of doors, but a secret garden.

Celeste: How on earth did this survive in a land of Shadow and Death?

Jax: That, is something we shall have to find out.

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The rest of the gang stood, waiting for Peter to come back. Lily turned towards the bush right as it began to glow a silvery blue.  The glow got so bright that the group had to shield their eyes.

Evelyn: There you are! We were getting worried.

Peter: Yes, well I had to fight against some Black Knights, it wasn't exactly easy. 

Adrian: It looks like you'll need my help after all. I'll take Evelyn and Lucian, and you can take Atlas and Lily. The rest of you, we will be back shortly,

Keyren: AYE AYE SIR

After the same bush began to glow, Atlas, Peter, and Lily disappeared in a flash leaving Adrian with Lucian and Evelyn.

Adrian: Hmnnn,  I don't necessarily have the strength to carry you both... so it will have to be one at a time...

Harley: Lucian! Here! *tosses shrinking potion* You can turn into a dragon and Evelyn can carry you to the vault.

Lucian: Thanks my dude *drinks the potion and turns into a small dragon*

Evelyn smiles and picked Lucian up gently. Adrian tapped Evelyn's shoulder signaling it was time to go.

Evelyn:  *talking to Lucian* I'm going to place you in my pocket. I'll take you out when it's time okay?

Lucian nodded as he felt him slip into a comfortable spot in her coat. Adrian lifted Evelyn bridal style and carried her towards their destination.

Harley: OH CRAP! I FORGOT!

Ember: WHAT?

Harley: The potion only lasts for 90 seconds!

Keyren: that should be fun. *conjures wind tornado*

Harley: Keyren... what are you doing?

Keyren: giving myself transportation. It could be too late if we waited. 

Harley and Ember nodded as they joined Keyren in the tornado that he had created. Despite the rising and spinning winds, they felt quite safe and secure in the eye of the storm.

Ember; LOOK OUT!

Unfortunately, a Black Knight had spotted them and threw a lightening spear directly at them. Keyren shifted the large tornado with ease as if it was nothing. By this time, several knights had gathered lightening spears

Harley: OMG WHAT DO WE DO?

Ember: *used force field* relax. It's under control

The spears bounced off of the shield exploding into a bunch of fireworks, leaving the knights confused. Quickly, Keyren places them on the landing where three vaults stood with each of their house symbols.

Harley: Bingo. Let's go.

Keyren made his tornado vanish with a flick of his wrist, and the his friends were safely on the ground. Instantly, they ran to their respective doors and began to work on the magical enchantment. Within moments, the door was unlocked, and they heard the mighty roar of a dragon.

Ember: before we go in, I just wanna say... good luck. We've come a long way and yet a long way to go.

The boys ran over to Ember and squeezed her in a group hug, savoring the last few moments of peace.  Harley and Keyren glanced at one another as to say "take care of yourself". The group separated and went to their respective places and gave each other one last glance of encouragement before stepping in

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Peter, Atlas, and Lily appeared in a long corridor. The Black knights pulled out their lightening spears and prepared to throw them at their target. The three of them dodged the spear by hiding around the large columns. Atlas came from the column and picked up the lightening spear and threw it twice as hard at them causing the knight to collapse.

Lily: WOOO GO ATLAS!

Peter beckoned for them to follow his lead towards the large oak doors. With every spear that the knights threw, Atlas and Peter were able to throw it twice as hard. By the time they reached the door, all of the knights were unconscious. 

Atlas: I would say that went pretty well wouldn't you say?

Peter: Quickly! Into the vault! They come alive in 60 seconds!

Lily: wait what??

Peter: They are the dead, forced to live  a cursed life until the light sets them free.

As if on cue, the knights began to reassemble form. Lily quickly removed the golden vines from the door and pulled Atlas into the unknown vault
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Adrian, Evelyn, and Lucian traveled as fast as they could to their respective destination. Suddenly, Evelyn felt her pocket grow slowly. As she looked inside, horror filled her face as she saw a growing dragon.

Evelyn: Uhhhh Adrian?? How much further do we have to go?

Adrian: We're almost there...

Evelyn: uh... Lucian is growing back to normal size....

Adrian: WHAT???

Evelyn: Yeah i would say you'd have 30 seconds before he gets to his full size?

Adrian speedily flew to the landing and held Evelyn so that her feet would land on the platform. Evelyn took the ever growing Lucian out of her pocket, and prepared to throw him onto the platform. Right before they would get too heavy, Adrian threw Evelyn and  Lucian onto the platform where Lucian formed into a large dragon.  Evelyn smiled when he roared, for it made the castle shake. She quickly climbed on his back as he burned all of the Black Knights to a crisp. When they reached the door, there was a set of dragon wings similar to Lucians. Evelyn climbed down and began to study the door, trying to figure out how they could enter.

Evelyn: it looks like your going to have to put your wings to it. Seeing as your basically the last dragon and all..

Lucian nodded and did as he was instructed. When he stepped back, the door began to glow a golden hue. It was so bright, that Evelyn had to shield her eyes. When she opened them, Lucian stood next to her with a grin.

Lucian: Shall we go love?

Evelyn: Yes... lets go.

Anyways, this is part one. It was going to be 6000+words for just one chapter so I was like no MA'M SIS.  The next part will be coming very soon!