Marianna's POV Cont.

"Guards!!" Winston calls out. We all stand to our feet. What is he doing here?

"Oh come on Winston. Is that how you treat your only brother? Especially after such a long time."

"You are not my brother Gastron. You lost the priviledge when you and that woman poisoned my wife!" Winston shouts back at him.

"Oh yess." His eyes trial over to me. "Happy Birthday Sister in law. I see you are...healthy. " He says looking down at my stomach. I put my hand protectively over it.

"Do not speak to my mother."

"Nephew! How much you have grown."

"Why are you here Gastron? Haven't you caused enough hurt to this family already." My mother in law says, and something flashes across Gastron's face so quickly if I blinked I would of missed it.

"Hello to you as well mother. I see your doing well." His tone came out a little softer at first, but then he hardened it.

"You're not welcome here Gastron. Your brother has been lenient with you after all you have done, because you are family. The least you could do is respect that. " His father tells him.

"I do respect it father. I just thought I'd come wish my sister in law a Happy, Happy Birthday. That's all." He says looking me directly in my eyes.

"We haven't spoken in over 20 years and today you decide it's necessary to wish me happy birthday. What is it that you are really here for Gastron?" I ask him, not letting him intimidate me.

"Well since you asked nicely. A little birdie has told me some very interesting information. I just needed to find out myself." He says walking more into the room. Winston stands in front of me, calling for the guards again.

"What are you on about Gastron?" Reinelle asks.

"Oh don't tell me you both have not told  my good ole brother here about his other daughter." He says pretending as if he was shocked. I keep my face stern, not wanting him to think he has the upper hand.
"It seems you ladies haven't considering their confused faces. Tuhtuhtuhtuhtuh shame on you Marianna."

How did he even find out about Ele? Those of us who know of her, have kept our promise to this day.

"So sorry I'm late. Had a little problem to fix." Darcel says walking into the room, with two strange men behind her. Coming to stand next to Gastron.

No.

"What are you really doing Darcel?" Reinelle asks her. Her voice filled with irritation.

"Darcel wh-?"

"Why? Well Marianna, I'm tired. I'm tired of being second best to you. Can you believe my own parents compare me to you. You should do this like Marianna Darcel. Why not be a doctor like Marianna, Darcel. Marianna's such a great queen. You should try to be more like her Darcel. You took everything from me." She says her eyes filled with so much hatred.

"You cannot blame me for your parents Darcel. I spo-"

"Oh shut up Marianna!!!"

"Watch it Darcel." Reinelle coldly tells her. Her hands, sparking of fire.

"So puppet of you to come to her rescue Reinelle. When are you ever going to be your own person. You're always going to be in her shadow Rei. Wake up. Join us and you'll really get to show off your true power."

"Very silly of you to think I would join your ship of betrayal."

"You-"

"Let me tell you something Darcel." She says stepping forward a little, making Darcel take a step back.
"I have and will never be in Marianna's shadow. I am one of the top Fire Els in the kingdom. I don't have to lower my head in shame, or feel less than just because she's queen. I know who I am. You and I both know that Marianna has never at anytime, made us feel insignificant since she's become queen. Not once. So stop this pity party you are throwing." Reinelle tells her. Darcel, makes a move to advance her but the man behind her grabs her arm.
"Green has never been your color Darcel. I always told you that." Rei tells her.

"You know nothing! You better make sure that daughter of yours is safe Marianna. Because we will find her." She coldly says before one of the men's eyes begin to glow and they all disappear.

"Where are the guards!!" My father in law shouts.

"Marianna, what are they talking about? What daughter?" I look at my husband.

"I-" I feel a sharp pain in my stomach, causing me to double down.

No no no no. Not again. Please not again.

"Marianna what's wrong?"
Winston asks holding me up, as I cry out in pain.

"Mari your bleeding!"

"No no no no. I can't lose my baby. Please Winston. Not AGAIN!!!" I shout, the pain becoming to unbearable.

"Someone get Ms. Gillian now!?! Marianna darling stay awake!! Love please!" I hear him shout before everything went black.

Flashback

I still can't believe I'm carrying the Kindgom's first female royal. Winston has been so overprotective recently that he wouldn't even let me leave the room.

I mean I understand why he must be so protective of me, especially with the recent threats against the kingdom, and the very purpose behind her being born, concerns him as well. But still fifteen guards outside my door was a little too much.

It took a lot of convincing to get him to lessen it down to only the five.

"Don worry baby girl, mommy will protect you." The door suddenly opens, Chloe coming in with the tray of food instead of Kala, my regular lady in waiting.
"Where is Kala?" I sit up, straighter on he bed.

"I'm sorry your highness. Kala has suddenly fallen ill." She says placing down the tray on the table across the room. Getting up I walk over, sitting down. She takes the sliver cover off, my mouth watering at the amazing smell.

"Well thank you Chloe. Tell Kala I'll check on her later and the kitchen staff I said thank you for the delicious food."

"I will your highness." She says bowing and leaving.

Not waiting for her to even leave completely, I dig into the soft mashed potatoes and lots of stew chicken. I was craving it for lunch.

The most delicious flavors of spices fill my mouth, making my moan in pleasure.

Oh it's so good.

Stuffing about two more spoons in my mouth, my door bursts open, causing me to choke. I manage to swallow the rest in my mouth. Winston, our head guard Vincent and Ms. Gillian my midwife running in.

"What's going on-"

"Did you eat?!" He says rushing to me. Throwing my plate of food unto the ground.

"Winst-what's going on!"

"How much did you eat Marianna!!" He asks again, grabbing my face. He goes to stick his hand in my mouth, but I push his hand away.

"Winston what is going on!?"

"How much did you at Marianna!?"

"Not alot. Just a few spoons, but it tasted really good I must tell the kitchen staff thanks personally."

"We need to get her to the medical ward now." Ms. Gillian says, and he pulls me up.

"Winston stop-" I feel a slight pain in my stomach, causing me to double over.

"Wha-what's happening!" I cry out,as I felt another sharp pain hit me. Even harsher than the first.

"We need to get her to the medical ward now!" He says, lifting me up.

"There's no time Winston. Get her unto the bed."

"What's going on Ms.Gillian?" I ask her, my breathing becoming abnormal.

"You're going into labor."

"But it's not time yet. It's too soon."

After what felt like hours, my baby girl was born. My body completely drained. I looked over to a very bloody Ms. Gillian, who held a very still baby in her hands. Looking over to Winston, his facial expression alone telling me what I didn't want to know.

"Why isn't she crying Ms. Gillian?" I try sitting up, but he stop me.

"Honey." He softly says, holding unto my hands. Tears running down his face.

"She's okay Winston. She's okay. She just has to wake up. Wake her up Ms. Gillian!"

"I'm sorry Marianna. She's a still born." Ms. Gillian says crying.

"No no no no no. She's okay. She's okay! My baby girl is not dead Winston!!" I ball. Same time as my best friends and in laws enter the room.

"She is not dead!! Wake her up Ms. Gillian please."

"Honey-"

"No!!!" I push his hands away.
"No!! She cannot be dead!! Don't tell me my baby girl is dead. I didn't even-" I say crying.

"Honey-"

"Get out!!" I shout. The loudness almost rocking the entire room.

"Mari-"

"Get out!!!!" I shouted again, and this time I felt A little shake.

"Winston go. I'll come get you when she calms down." Reinelle tells him. Hesitating alittle, he eventually leaves the room,his parents and Vincent following behind him.

"Let me hold her please." Ms. Gillian walks over to me. I cry even more, pulling my baby girl to my chest.

Reinelle, Darcel and Ms. Gillan were the only ones left in the room with me. They remained quiet allowing me to cry.

Ms. Gillian has been with the royal family for many years as the head of their medical department here in the castle. When we first met, she reminded me so much of my late mother. She may be my midwife, but she was more of a mother to me.

"What happened? Who killed my baby?" I look to Ms. Gillian.

"We're still unsure but, we do know you're food was poisioned." She explains.

"Poison?"

"Yes, enough to kill the baby, but it not to harm you."

"Why would someone take the life of an innocent child? Because of a stupid lege-" I let out a grunt, as I feel a light but strong pain. My hold on my baby girl tightening.

"What's wrong?" Ms Gillian asks coming to me. She takes the baby from me, as I bite down on the pain again.

"My-I...Agh!!"

"Why is she in pain again Ms. Gillian!" Reinelle frantically says.

"Can't you see I'm trying to find out!?" Ms. Gillian says, coming over to check me again.
"Prop up your feet Marianna." She tells me. She goes to check if anything was wrong, before looking back up at me in shock. Eyes wide.

"You're giving birth."

"What!" Darcel and Reinelle shout at the same time.

I stare at her in disbelief, watching as she uses her powers to determine the gender of the baby.
"It's another girl." She softly whispers.

"Why didn't tell me you were having twins Mari?!"

"Maybe because I didn't know Reinelle!" I yell, trying to bite down the pain.

"Reinelle stop shouting at her!! She is already stressed out, shouting at her will not make it better. Darcel go get Win-"

"No!" I say and they all look to me. Taking deep breaths.

"But Mari-" Darcel says.

"Someone just killed my first child, I will not let them kill this one. Now get this baby out of me." I say holding in my scream.

"Ms. Gillian, you cannot be agreeing with this right?" Darcel says.

"Darcel get me some fresh towels from the closet."

"Ms. Gillian!"

"Darcel I know. I don't agree with it either, but we have no time to waste. So please go get the towels." She orders her. Darcel hesitated for a second before doing as she was told.

"Reinelle that bowl over there, fill it with some warm water from the bathroom." Ms. Gillian instructs her.
"Now Marianna, you body is still weak and-"

"I know."

"As your midwife, I do not agree with this Marianna, but as your mother I understand your decision." She says.

She holds my gaze firmly, telling me.
"Don't you dare die on me Marianna." I nod.

Darcel rushes back into the room with a few towels in her hands, Reinelle coming out the bathroom, with the bowl of warm water, handing them to Ms. Gillian. She places two towels under me.

Thankfully our the room was somewhat soundproof, so those outside wouldn't be able to hear my screams, but still I won't be loud.

"Okay Marianna, when I say push, push."

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"Marianna please. You're bleeding too much. Let Ms. Gillian get the others so she can do the C-Section." Reinelle pleaded.

"No. I can do it." I weakly answer.

"Marianna I know you are worried about your child's safety but you have to think about yourself as well. You could- you could die Marianna." Reinelle says, a tear falling from her eyes.

"I can do it." I firmly say this time.
"I can." I could see the concern in Ms.Gillian's eyes. I know she wants to stop this.

"3 big pushes, can you do that for me?"

"Yes." I grab the sheet, stuffing it into my mouth.

"Okay, 3..2..1 Push."

"Ahhh!!!" I could feel her head crowning. The pain intensifying.

"It's too much blood Ms. Gillian." Darcel whispers, handing Ms. Gillian another towel.

"I know."

"Okay Marianna, she's almost out. One more push."

"I'm right here Mari." Reinelle tells me, crying.

Taking a deep breath I push with all of the remaining strength I had.The cry of a baby filling the room, before I pass out.

Slowly opening my eyes I see Reinelle sitting next to me.

"Rei. What happened?"

"Easy there you. You gave us a fright. Ms. Gillian had to resisutate you. Don't ever do that again, you hear me." She scolds me.

Where is she?

"My baby girl."

"Healthy, beautiful. Ms. Gillian and Darcel are cleaning her off in the bathroom. She's so small." Soon after Darcel walks out with a small baby wrapped a towel.

"How is this even possible?" Reinelle says as Darcell hands her to me.

"It seems she was hiding behind her big sister." Ms.Gillian answers.

"But why didn't she come out right after?" Reinella asked.

"They were in different placentas,the biggest baby, was affected more by the poison, however precious here was hiding behind her sister. She still did experience some effect of it, but not as much as her sister did."

"It's like she was protecting her." Darcel notes.

"Exactly. However with how weak your body was and fatigue caused by giving birth, and the poison, it caused a delay. Which is why only after you had calmed down, then she came."

"A miracle." I say staring down at her. Cooing softly, she opens her little eyes to reveal vibrant purple ones before they change to blue.

Searching for her birthmark, I see the mark of The Elementress appear. In Eltria, every El is born with a birthmark on their right inner wrist, which appears after they have opened their eyes for the first time. The mark shows which element they control. Her mark however showed all four Elements.

(A/N: Created by me on Canva.)

"How is this possible? She's not the first born. How can she be The Elementress?" I say shocked.

As foretold in generations past, legend states, that before the coming of great chaos, an Elementress will be born. She will be the first born female of the royal family, and the only El to possess the power of all four elements. She will restore the peace to her land and people, putting an end to the Dark Era.

The royal family for centuries have only given birth to boys, until me. When we had found out the gender of the baby, only family and our trusted advisors knew of her. Ms Gillian was the only doctor who knew of her gender, and seeing as Darcel was also in the medical field, she was assigned to help her.

"She is your first, alive born child Marianna." Ms. Gillian states. My eyes lock to my precious baby girl's, and I feel tears come to my eyes.

"She can't stay here. We have to get her away from here."

Ms. Gillian, Reinelle and Darcel all look at me as if I've just lost my mind.

"Marianna, are you crazy?! What about Winston?! At least hear what he has to say about this. He doesn't even know she exists!" Darcel says.

"We don't have much time for that Darcel. We have no idea who poisoned me and the fact that they are this close is alarming. Far less with all that is going on with the kingdom right now, when they find out that the elementress is indeed born, she's going to have a target on her back. She can't stay here." I tell them.

"How are you even going to get her out of here Mari?" Reinelle asks.

"And if any of us were to leave so suddenly it will look suspious. "Ms. Gillian adds.

"Am I the only logical thinking one in this room? Are you people mad!?"

"Darcel please understand where I am coming from. Everything that I just went through, only for her to be killed."

"But you don't know that Mari. You don't know if she'll be killed. Why even think like that." Darcell tells me.

"The kingdom knows her gender." I say.

"What? How?" Darcel says.

"I'm not to sure. Winston thinks I don't know but I do. Why do you think he recently placed me on room arrest. I understand what your saying Darcel but I would do anything to protect my baby." She glances from me, to my baby girl. Sighing deeply.

"How are we going to do this?" She says after a few seconds.

"Maybe I can help your highness?"
We heard a voice saying before a beautiful young woman appeared.
"Who are you?"

"My name is Honey Willows. I am the Fai chosen to protect the elementress."

"You're her?"
"Yes ma'am. We don't have much time your majesty. We must leave now."
Looking down at my baby girl one last time, I kiss her forehead before handing her to Honey.

"Please keep her safe." I plead to her.

"I'll protect her with my life. When the time is right, you will see her again." She says disappearing.

Knock knock.

"Honey can I come in, please?" I hear Winston ask, from the other side of the door.

"This stays between us ladies." I say looking at each of them, tears running down all our faces.

They nod.

End of Flashback.

Slowly opening my eyes, I was blinded by the light. I close them, slowly opening them again. My eyes adjusted to the light this time, realizing that I am now in my room, I slowly try sitting up.

"Darling be careful." Winston says entering the room, rushing to me.

"Our baby Winston. T-the blood.."

"He's okay love. Ms. Gillian says the stress took a toll on your body. That's why you started bleeding. He's okay." He reassures me, wiping away my tears.

Those words alone brought so much relief to me. Placing my hand over my belly. The thought of losing a child again, scared me to death.

Knock knock

"Oh sorry to interrupt. I brought the water and medication for Mari."

"That's alright Ms. Gillian. You can come." Winston says, getting off the bed to give her room.

Ms. Gillian hands me the medication, she gives me a look, and I knew what she was trying to tell me. The rest of the family coming into the room a short while after.

"Honey, I was going to wait but... I asked Reinelle, and she told me it's best that you tell us."

"Winston, I...when I gave birth to Elleanna, I had also given birth to her twin sister Ele."

"What?" Winston says shocked, letting go of my hands.
"Marianna." My mother in law gasps. Tears starting to fall from her eyes.

"I have a sister?" I look over to Eric, a smiling sadly.

"Yes." I mutter, looking down.

"Marianna was actually pregnant with twins. The reason we weren't aware of the younger one is because she was hiding behind her sister, and was in a placenta of her own."Ms Gillian explains.

"She was so beautiful Winston. It was a miracle that she was even alive. I promise you,I didn't plan to give her away, but when she opened her eyes they were purple and her mark held the sign of-"

"The Elementress? But she is not the first born." My father in law says.

"I thought the same thing but Ms. Gillian explained that she was indeed my first alive born child. And with everything that had happened, she wasn't safe in the castle. " I added.
"We had no clue at the time that it was Gastron who had betrayed us.I had to do something."

"This young woman named Honey Willows appeared in the room and she said that she was the fai chosen to protect the elementress. She told me that Ele would be safe with her. I made Reinelle, Ms. Gillian and Darcel promise to keep her birth a secret. I just...I didn't think Darcel would-" I say, my voice breaking at the end.

"Don't cry Mari. I don't like it when you do." He says coming to sit next to me on he bed.
"When last did you hear from her?"

"In the beginning, Honey would send letters every once in a while letting me know that they were okay and safe. But this one particular time, she reached out to me telling me that Ele had gained full power at 16. But that's not what worried her most.

She said that when Ele had gotten her powers that day, her anger had caused a thunderstorm. She said that she had seen numerous times before that whenever Ele's emotions became intense, the temperature of the atmosphere would change, but this time was different. Even her birthmark has changed, to having a ring of lightening around the four elements. It's as if the weather itself responds to her."

And that's chapter 9 guys💃

I hope you guys are enjoying it.
We've met Gwen's birth parents guys. It's so sad that her older sister died.😔

Muse for Darcel Louis (Air El)

As always...
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I'll see you in the next chapter.💕🤗

Stay Safe. Stay Sweet.
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