Fae 5.0

To get to the Land of Fae there was a secret door we had to go through. Martin knew exactly how to get there, though he told us that once we crossed the veil that separated the worlds we would not be able to return without the key. Those were only given to the ones the Council deemed worthy, so in essence once we left, we may never get to return. We were ready.

Crossing the veil was like diving into a pool of warm water. Once on the other side we were greeted by a land that was more beautiful that I could ever imagine. Martin led us through town towards the Council building. We were met with stares and whispers the whole way. "We don't usually have newcomers here" Martin said. Once we arrived Martin led us to the Council. He introduced us and told of finding us. The Council didn't seem to pleased at his decision to bring us here. They had many questions for Kai and I, they weren't too happy when they heard I was changed into a Fae, apparently I was the first one in centuries. They had outlawed that particular potion long ago, though Kai had no way of knowing that. When Kai told of his being raised by Vampires, the Council got quite vocal in their disapproval. After several hours of being questioned the Council agreed to let us stay. Martin showed us to our new home, it was a small log cabin on the far edge of town. "One more thing." Martin said as he was leaving. "Fae etiquette dictates that you must be joined before you can live together, I can perform the ceremony now if you want."

Kai and I just stared at each other, he took my hand and said " I know there's a lot we still don't know about each other, but I would be honored to call you my wife." I couldn't help but smile, "okay" I said nodding to Martin. We joined hands and Martin said some words in a language I didn't understand, and in a much shorter time than I would have thought I was joined to Kai for the rest of my days. Martin said his goodbyes and left us to explore our new home.

The house was small, barely big enough for the two of us. After exploring the house and having a small meal we went back to the living room and curled up on the couch in front of the fire place. We sat there in silence for the longest time, just watching the flames dance. "What are you thinking about?" Kai asked "I was thinking about how everyone kept staring at us when we got here." I said. "They've probably just never seen anyone as beautiful as you, that's all." He replied, looking at me. I leaned over and gave him a kiss, then settled back in his arms happier than I had been in a long time. 

Composer 4.18

~Charity~
We traveled at night and rested during the day, Martin told us some of the rules of the Fae that both of us would be expected to follow. After the vampire war a truce was struck. The Land of Fae was off limits to the vampires, in turn the vampires land was off limits to the Fae. This land was a middle ground where the truce did not exist. Vampires multiplied and blended in with humans, Fae could not do this and were captured or killed by those who did not understand what they were, or by the vampires, so as a rule Fae were not allowed to live in this land. Short journeys were permitted as long as one stayed small, and had permission, but they must make absolutely sure that no one saw them. In order to say goodbye I had to wait until dark and visit Berlin when she was asleep, hoping she would think it was a dream. Once we arrived at the house Kai and I flew into Berlin's bedroom. She was sound asleep with a man there on the other side of the bed. I couldn't help but smile, it looked like we both found happiness. Becoming fill size again I went over to her side of the bed and carefully shook her awake. Groggily she opened her eyes and I said "Hi"

~Berlin~
Someone was shaking me awake. First I thought it was Michael, but it came from the wrong side of the bed. I opened my eyes and heard a voice say hi. I reached over and woke up Michael who was just as shocked to see Charity sitting there as I was.I couldn't believe it, after all this time she was home! I pulled her into a big hug and we both started sobbing. After a while she pulled back, holding my hands in hers. "I can't stay long, I only have tonight. At dawn we must go."she said. "Go? But you just got back?" I said confused. "And who is we?" She held her hand out into the dark of the bedroom and seemingly out of nowhere a man appeared and took her hand. "This is Malakai" she said as he put both hands on her shoulders. It was then that I noticed that they both had wings? Yes they both had wings, the light of which was enough to see Charity clearly. Scars crisscrossed her arms. She saw me looking and sighed pulling her hand away from mine. "I have quite the story to tell you."

~Charity~
I had hoped she wouldn't see my scars, but she had. The look on her face was one of horror and questions combined. Pulling my hand back I sighed. Kai stood behind me resting both hands on my shoulders. Giving my shoulders a small squeeze of encouragement I started on my story. I told her of meeting James in the park, how he had kidnapped me, how Kai had saved me and I became a Fae. I glossed over the worst parts, including James' death not needing to burden her with all that. When I had finished she had a look of shock on her face before taking a deep breath and sighing. I could tell she wanted to cry so to change the subject I asked her about Michael.

~Berlin~
I told Charity all that had happened in the last year, retiring, meeting Michael, and getting married. We talked for hours, but too soon the sun was rising and Charity said she had to go. I begged her to stay, She pulled me into a big hug and told me she loved me and wanted me to be happy. I made her promise to try and visit as often as possible, knowing that I may never see her again. Before my eyes she shrunk down to the smallest speck of light and flew out the window. I just sat there for the longest time. What it all a dream? No, I know it was real.

~Charity~
After a tearful goodbye, Kai and I flew back out the window and met up with Martin. We were off to start our adventure and figure out what it meant to live life as a Fae.