“Let her go; let’s get the children to safety. Guide them to the willow tree, that’s the safest place to be, do not worry I will protect you and the children.”

“Thank you Mr. Arrows; Follow me children, make sure to stay close together.” Chime says to the children as she gathers them together.

***

Fighting off the creatures as she makes her way to the bed chambers; she busts through the doors to see a creature looming over the child.

“Leave my child alone.”

The creature looks at her and lets out a whining squeal. Then it charges at her they begin to battle until the creature gains the upper and has her pinned. As the creature goes to make the final hit, it is taken out by an air and fire combination hit.

“Are you ok?” Ari asks while lending his hand to help Myra to her feet.

“Yes I am thanks to you.”

“What about our child?”

Myra walks over to the bassinet and peers in at the child.

“The baby is still fast asleep; only a few hours old and already showing traits of you.” Myra smiles as she takes the child into her arms.

“We should be on our way to get the child to the willow tree.” Ari says as he checks the hallway making sure it is clear.

They make their way out and start on the way to safety. They battle as they move forward protecting the baby and each other. They make it to the garden where they are quickly surrounded with no path in sight to escape.

“Myra; stay behind me.”

“Ari they’re all around us.”

“I will protect you and our child; even if it means giving my life.”

“Ari we can do this together.”

“The moment you see an opening I want you to take it, don’t look back; just keep going.”

“Ari I…”

“You have to for the future to exist remember?”

“I love you Ari.”

“I have loved you from the moment we met Myra.”

Then he starts to battle with the creatures. Soon there is an opening; she takes it she holds her child close to her as she runs as fast as her feet will carry her. When she finally sees a place, she can seek safety. Her path is blocked by a wall of rock.

“Look what I have found.”

“Stay away.” Myra says as she takes a slow step back.

“Is that really any way to greet your first love?”

“Just stay away Asriel.”

“Oh, what do you have there? Is that the only heir to the Arrow family name?”

“What?” She quickly glances down at the child in her arms. “Asriel just leave the child out of this.”

“Oh, you must not have been told. I also get the feeling that you never actually told Mr. Arrows the truth of your pregnancy.”

“How dare you Asriel this child is innocence. This is and always will be the child of Ari and myself.” Giving him a glaring look she takes another step back.

“You may say that, yet deep down you know the truth; but you still insist on hiding from it. Allow me to make you an offer. You hand over the child to me and I’ll put a stop to the attack on the castle then you can return to Mr. Arrows the two of you will lead a happy life together, all you have to do is give me the child.” Asriel says as he slowly reaches out for the child.

“I will never give you my child.” She says turning so the child is even further out of his reach.

“You leave me with no other choice.”

Asriel makes an attack; Myra barely dodging the attack then without hesitation she sends an attack back.

“You think that you can defeat me because you’re lucky to be able to use all the elements?”

“I will not back down, and you will not take my child.”

“You always have been a strong and brave woman; but I think your forgetting that I have already severely wooded you, you couldn’t possibly hope to escape.” Asriel says.

“You shouldn’t be so confident; you haven’t officially defeated me yet.”

She quickly uses the air element to pick up the leaves blocking his vision momentarily, and then she uses the earth element to make a wall of tree branches blocking his way. Hugging the child to her chest she pushes herself to keep moving. She reaches a village and goes to hide in the open barn. After a brief time, a young girl enters the barn. Seeing Myra, the girl drops the bucket she was carrying.

“Mrs. Arrows?” then the girl quickly kneels.

“Please there is no need for that; please treat me as a regular villager.” Myra says.

“I… I couldn’t possibly treat you as a regular villager your… your royalty to us of the village.” The girl says in a shaky voice.

“Please tell me, what is your name?”

“Rivers… Mila Rivers; Mrs. Arrows your injured, allow me to help you.”

“No, Mila it’s too late for that now.” Myra says.

“At least allow me to bandage your injury to slow the bleeding.” Mila says as she stands up. Mila leaves then quickly returns with bandages. She tends to the wound.

“If I may; could I trouble you with a huge favor?” Myra asks as she turns to look at Mila.

“Yes, what is it?” she asks.

“There is a newborn baby sleeping in some hay over there, can I count on you to raise the child?”

“Yes, I’d be more than honored to take care of the child.”

Mila hurries over to where the child is sleeping soundly. She picks up the child carefully doing her best not to wake it.

“Mrs. Arrows is this child yours…?”

She turns around to see that Myra is no longer there.

“Mrs. Arrows?” she calls out.

Mila looks down at the infant in her arms. She smiles then slightly moves the blanket to see more of the baby’s face.

“Well little one let’s head into our home.” she smiles once again then she carries the baby into her home.

***

Ari makes his way to the willow tree ignoring his injuries he searches for Myra and their child; only to not find them.

“Mr. Arrows, please allow me to tend to your injuries.” One of the housekeepers says as she follows him.

“Have you seen Myra?”

“I am sorry I have not, but there are a lot of people here she should turn up soon. May I please deal with your injuries now?” she asks again.

“I just need to drink some water.” He says as he continues to look around.

“Ari… Ari…” a servant calls out from within the crowd of people.

“Yes, what is it?” Ari asks as the servant comes into view.

“The Captain wishes to see you at the gates, he says it’s urgent.” The servant bows.

Ari immediately gets up and heads to the gates. As he gets closer he sees two others carrying a woman. He quickens his pace as he recognizes the clothing.

“Myra!” he calls out and starts to run to her, but he is stopped by the Captain.

“Ari she is barely holding onto life; they found her coming from the southwest. She was found alone.”

“Alone! She had our child with her. She should not have been alone.” Ari pushes past the Captain and goes to Myra’s side taking his hand into his own.

“Ari… I am sorry…Asriel was after our child… I need you to understand I made sure our child is safe… from his grasp… I had to battle him… I’m sorry this is how it… turned out.” Myra talks in a faint voice.