chapter two

Honey!! , king Charles yelled, as he burst into Queen portia's chamber, He met her rocking a very sleepy flo, she was smiling down at her singing a lullaby to her, she looked happy

It's been a year she found flo, and she has been happy since that day found flo in the forest, but today she seemed happier

The royal planner is here he wants to now your plan for flo's birthday ball, he tells her, Flo was turning one in a few days time, and the were hosting her a grand ball further event

Kendrik! Queen portia called out

"please see Mrs Williams to the drawing room, I would be with her shortly, she said to him as he came in, He bowed to her and the king and left to do what he had been assigned to

The king watched his wife as she rocked the baby in her arms, he must admit, he was reluctant to adopting flo the day his wife had brought her, but the moment he held her little body in his arms, she captured his heart, and their lives had been a bliss since then.

Queen portia gently laid flo on her bed, she went over to her husband, and pulled him to sit with her, she had an excited glint in her eyes

' you do know it's not polite to keep our guest waiting, king Charles said to his wife as he sat

I'm aware my love, but I'm afraid this news can't wait any longer, Queen portia said as she placed his hands on her stomach

I've been feeling a little under the weather this past few day, so I paid a visit to the healer yesterday

' are you okay my love, the king enquired with a worried expression

Yes I'm fine my love, she assured him with a large smile gracing her face

Then what did the healers tell you, the king pressed for a response, The Queen however placed his hands that she had placed on her stomach before, and placed her hands on his.

" I'm pregnant " she said excitedly

The king blinked a few times not sure he heard his wife right, I beg your padon but did you just say your pregnant, the Queen noded her head in retaining the smile.

The king let out a laugh and picked the Queen up and twirled her around a little, he dropped her as quickly as he picked her, scared of hurting the baby by doing that

You just made me the happiest king in this continent, He said kissing her forehead, Flo let out a short cry of discomfort, and she was asleep again as soon as she started

The king picked her from where she had been laid and kissed her forehead gently, you my love is going to have a younger brother his voice still in an awe like he couldn't believe it

And who told you it's going to be a boy, the queen's voice interrupted

The king gently laid flo on the bed, and turned to his wife.

I just know it love, he said gently with a grin.

The Queen walked to where he was, and held his hands in hers, yeah me too, She said with an equal energy

Let's go darling, its not nice to keep our guest waiting is it, The Queen said, drawing the Kings attention,

Yeah let's --- go, he said holding her hands tighter, and they both left the Queen's chamber hand in hand

Seven years later...

Come on flo, get up now won't you, the governess would be here any moment Queen potia said pulling flo's cover from her

No mom!! Flo moaned I would be up in like thirty, she said pulling back her cover cloth

Well I guess I would just go and get your father then, Queen portia said, taking some steps back as though she was leaving the room

Flo jumped from the bed, "wait" mother, i think I've reconsidered flo yelled out

Yeah I'm sure you have, Queen portia said with a little laugh

Flo paddled her little feet over to her mother, Her silver hair was completely dishevelled, she had eyebags that were too much for a kid her age.

Her mother crouched down to her level and stared at her face, her hands instinctively touching her eyebags, her mood becoming sad

I'm sorry she whispers, holding her daughters face in her hands,How bad was it this time, she asked her daughter

Mom I know it sound weird but, it doesn't feel like a nightmare anymore, flo said sadly

Every time I feel like something is trying to pull me inside a dark hole, but last night was different.... you know what mom don't worry about it, she said trying to get off the topic

No flo tell me about it it can't continue like this, her mother told her, leaving no room for argument.

There was something here last night mom.... it was all dark i couldn't make up what it looked like, but it felt like it was watching me all night I tried to pretend like I was asleep but... she paused

What was it her, her mother urged

It knew I was awake, it kept on calling me but I kept my eyes shut, but when it touched my face with its claws, And I opened my eyes, it screamed, like it was like saw something bad and it disappeared, She ended the story shivering at the memory

Her mother's mind raced back to the night she found her in the woods, thinking back to the creature that had nearly ended her

Her mother pulled her into a hug I would speak to your father i would see what we could do about that, what do you think, she asks flo

Flo nods her head in agreement

Get ready now would you, I have to make sure your brother actually get ready without giving the maids a tough time, Queen portia said to her

Immediately she leaves the room, a bunch of maids came in to get flo ready.

Queen portia went straight to the Kings study as soon as she left her son's room, She barged into the study without knocking or even announcing her presence.

Her face was contored into a frown, she was clearly worried, She hadn't noticed that the king had company, not until the person greeted her pulling her from her thoughts

She courtesies at the person, Your grace? I beg your pardon, I didn't know the king had company, I was completely in another space, she told him

The Duke bowed at her, no need to be so polite your majesty, we would simply continue our discussion some other time, he told her.

The king had signalled for him to excuse them, so he left.

The king got up from his seat, and gently pulled his wife into his arms, he raised her chin up with his hand so her gaze could meet his

What's wrong my love, he asked looking directly into her eyes

The queen's expression softened a bit, her husband always knows how to make her feel better

It's flo, she told him in a small voice.

His expression too changes to worry, Is anything wrong with her, the king questioned

"Her night mares are becoming real, she might have to see a mage"

What do you mean by that, the king asked pulling himself from their embrace, so he could see her face clearly

'Explain, he demanded

She narrated what flo had told her, before she left her chamber

What makes you think it's real this time it might have all been a dream, he asked with a slight frown

I noticed a red bruise on her arm this morning..... She paused, it looked like someone had gripped her, and the same time it doesn't

He opened his mouth to say something but was interupted by a knock

Come in!! He answered irritatedly, and a guard came in panting heavily

Be quick, the king odered still irritated by the Interruption

I___ it's her highness, he stammered.