Forever Isn't Always

Chapter 13

 Looking from the top of the hill, where the hill blew in my hair was something I didn't want to back away from. From the top of the hill, I could see the forest behind us, we had  passed the forest and didn't have anymore to pass again. I could see the castle. It was a gleaming gleaming ocean blue with a sparkle of gold here and there. It was huge with pillars on either side. The top of the roof seemed to reach the sun and keep i for itself, I could see the lake in the castle that gave it a majestic look..all in all, it was beautiful.

‘’It's beautiful'' I said in awe to John as we walked down the hill which I was still a bit reluctant to.

‘’Yeah, it is''

‘’I never asked you, whats your power?'' I said curiosly

‘’I have the ability to heal and control water'' he said smiling, showing me the palm taht had burnt earlier. It was healed now.

‘’That is so cool'' I said in awe, his power could create and mine…fire could destroy

‘’Yeah, but so is yours'' he said

‘’I doubt it'' I said

‘’I mean it, having your power is so rare. Most people with your power have other abilities too because your fire powers and ability to control heat only last when the sun is out. The only person who has had that power un a decade is your father. That is why your uncle hasn't hit the king directly, beacuse of his strenght. Until you find your other abilities, you'll be vulnerable when the sun goes down'' John said

That didn't really make me feel better but I thought about it till we reahed the gate of the castle. I waited as John knocked on the gate and get someone to open it. 

‘’Thanks Dave'' John said as he clapped the shoulder of the person who opened the gate. He was brown skinned and had really curly hair and blue eyes. He was well built and was wearing a leather armour.

‘’No problem John'' he said then glanced at me before looking at John. Then John nodded back to him then led me into the castle.

The great hall was huge, it was filled with many different fae. The faes eyes all seem to follow me, so I felt awkward. They were wearing dresses of different  colors and designs. One fae's dress seemed to be made of water that was floating. Another seemed to be as bright as he sun. I was astonished by their beauty and fashion. Even the men were too handsome for words. 

‘’Are you coming or what?'' John said snapping me out of it. He had walked a few paces before noticing that I wasn't following him. I blushed red for a moment before saying, ‘’Yeah, I'm coming''

‘’Your father would be waiting for you'' John said but I didn't say anything. I didn't know what to say, I didnt know him. I knew that he gave me up for my own safety and I  kinda owed my life to him so I figured I'd give him a chance.

We walked up the stairs and into the throne room. I saw a group of soldiers around a long table and at the top was a man with hair color the same as mine, he was tall and fit. He was wearing a red royal coat with trousers. He had a sword at his side and wore black boots. His hair was wavy and stopped at his shoulders, he also had the same olor eyes that I had. He looked to young to be my pa. 

‘’Is he my dad?' I asked John and he nodded yes and winked at me

‘’But he looks way too young to be my father'' I said to him

‘’Don't be fooled by his looks or that of any fae. The fae don't age fast so its hard to tell they're age. Your father should be almost eighty I think'' John said

‘’Whoa'' I said with a shocked look on my face and then wondered if I'd age at fae speed or human speed. At this, my father looked up from the table and our eyes clicked.

‘’Can everyone at this table excuse us'' He said, still looking at me.

When the noise died down and everyone had left King Aedan said, ‘’Clara, come closer. Let me see you''

He said, I walked closer and was a bit shy but I scolded myself mentally saying he was my dad.

When I was directly in front of him he held my hands and said, ‘’I'm sorry that I wasn't with you when you were growing up but I was there for you. It was for the best and I'm happy you are here with me now. Please forgive me''

I could see that he was sincere and I couldn't give him a hard time, ‘’I forgive you pa'' I said hugging him as a tear or two fell down my cheek. As I retreated from his embrace he wiped the tears off my cheeks. I glanced at John but he didn't seem to have any emotions written on his face, and even if he did, he was hiding it really well.

‘’Well, lets not dwell on the past. I assume John has told you about the party. You guys came a bit late so I think you should start getting ready. We will talk more tonight. John will show you the way to your room'' He said smiling at me then glancing at John. 

John left me when I got to my room. It was big and had a cute flowery bed. It also had a staircase leading to a garden and granite marble tiles on the floor. The bed was soft and silky and there didn't seem to be a celing at all. It was like I could see the sky directly from my room but I knew it was a spell.