I will be your reaper...

The Conference: part one

Noris Carswell's POV

There it was. I was holding my breath. What were they going to ask? The Queen spoke "Obviously this is a very sensitive topic. Our creators are divine, after all. So there's no doubt in our mind that they can reincarnate. We actually have portraits of our creators. So, we'd like to request a video call to see the children, if that's alright with your Beta couple, of course." I breathed out in relief. "I'm glad you mentioned it because I was going to request your video for our conference. I was going to contact the Vampire Queen and Dwarf King next to ask the same. My only issue is, I don't know how to contact the leaders of the other species."

"That's no problem. We'll set up a call for an hour from now. It'll give us time to contact the rest of the leaders for you, so don't worry about that. Who specifically should we contact?" The King questioned and I listed the leaders based on what Jaxon had told me. "Hmm...We won't be able to contact Queen Onelya or King Gulvdan. But, Queen Claudia and King Nakkel will be able to help you with that. We'll go and make some calls, I'll have Ulrian text your number to each confirmed person attending and set a time for...Let's say 3 pm. You can add the numbers to a group and call it, ours included." A text came through, the number for the King of the Fae. It was such a relief that they were so willing to help. "Thank you. I'll go and make those two phone calls now and see you at 3 pm."

We said our goodbyes and I dialed Queen Claudia's number. She picked up immediately with a groan that sounded like I had woken her. "Hello? Who the hell is calling me at this hour?" I gulped, forgetting that Queen Claudia often worked in the shadows so she usually slept during the day. "Greetings, your majesty. Forgive me for calling at this time, but it's rather urgent. My name is Noris Carswell, I attended an event of yours a while back" I heard shuffling for a minute and a male voice in the background reminded the Queen of who I was. No surprise, she was a busy woman "Ah! I remember. Grey-Black hair, blue eyes. Beautiful wife and quintuplets. Indeed, what is so urgent?" I explained the entire situation again to her, adding in my conversation with the Fae Royalty and inviting her to the conference. I mentioned I couldn't get a hold of the Demon Queen or Barbarian King. "Mmm...That does sound urgent indeed. If these children do have mixed bloodlines, I can say without a doubt that the Vampires also have an origin story to share. However, mark me down for attendance at 3 pm with my King and daughter. I don't like to explain twice and there's a lot of history, so I'll give it to all present. I'll contact Onelya for you, just mark her down. I'll text you her number. She'll probably attend with both of her Kings and children." I thanked her and we said goodbye, adding the two numbers into a group with the Fae King. Next, was the Dwarf King.

I dialled his number. It rang and went to voicemail. I called again and a female voice answered "Alpha Noris? Is there something wrong with the mines?" I recognised the voice immediately "Queen Jolunna! It's nice to hear your voice. Don't worry, there's nothing wrong with the mines. Instead, I'd like to talk to you and your husband at the same time, it's quite urgent" Jolunna told me to hold and I heard the sound of heavy shuffling for a while before roars of laughter filled my ears. Jolunna yelled at her husband and the whole place went quiet. I heard her tell him who was on the phone and he grumbled "Whaddya want wolf?! Gulvdan and I 'er betting!" So, he was already with the Barbarian King "That's great! All three of you are in one place. I'd like to request the three of you move to somewhere quiet and put me on loudspeaker. I wouldn't ask if it wasn't urgent."

Nakkel grumbled loudly again, shuffling to another room. It was silent bar the fact I could practically hear the dissatisfaction of the two Kings. They yelled at me to hurry up so they could get back to drinking and so I explained again and added in my two previous conversations. By this time, I'd already received confirmation that every other leader was attending, so I mentioned this and there was silence for quite a long period of time. I was about to speak when I heard the Queen speak very seriously "We'll be there. Gulvdan is going to send for his wife, so we'll all join. Add this number to the group chat and when the time rolls around, we'll be ready". The seriousness of Jolunna and the quietness of the other two caused a dark pit to form in my stomach. But all I could do was agree. The call ended and I looked at the clock. thirty minutes until 3 pm...That's enough time for us to prepare. I mindlinked Quinn who said that everyone was ready and those outside the pack were already on video call in the room waiting. He'd got the big screen ready and was just waiting for me to connect my phone.

I quickly stood and made my way to the huge conference room. Everyone was serious and had taken their seats. The only ones missing were Quinn's parents as they were at the Gaia Coven doing research with the Witches and Warlocks. Talia and Lily were bathing the kids and dressing Dia and Ere nice enough to meet Royalty. Talia came in a few minutes later. She told us that Lily was just prepping the twins.

Five minutes to go...Lily walked in and nodded. The children were waiting outside with head Omega, Janet. 2:59 Pm...God, it was nerve-wracking. So many Royals about to be called in. I could see others shifting in their seats, just as nervous. Talia grabbed my hand to reassure me. I smiled and plugged my phone into the laptop, the screen being cast onto the large white screen at the front of the room. 3 pm. This was it. I hit call and immediately, so many people joined the call. Alongside their videos were the others - Felix, Michael, Jessica, Sophia, and their families. I opened my mouth "Greetings, all. It's our pleasure to have you all here. I want to thank you for giving us your time today." They nodded politely and Queen Islara smiled "Hello again, Alpha Noris. Allow me to introduce everyone. You know us, of course. I am Islara and this is my husband, Quil. We are the Queen and King of the Fae. These are our two daughters, Danisla and Moriel." The girls smiled "You know Queen Claudia, but this is her husband Qhuis and their daughter, Celia, the Vampire Royals. Next, we have the Dwarf Royals, Nakkel and Jolunna. Lord of the Night Elves, Ovion and his wife Lysia as well as Ovion's apprentice, Elara. Blood Elf Lord, Elyimil. High Elf Talane. Lord of the Dark Elves, Kavasin and his son, Relfyrsin. Lord of the half-elves, Thelvara. Demon Queen Onelya, her two Kings Alarafrus and Monil as well as their children, Mulon and Cheth. From the Angels, we have King Tatoniel. Queen of Dragons, Latla, the King, Calkorain and their daughter, Noros. Druid King Diagda and finally, joining with the Dwarf Royals, we have the Barbarian Royals, King Gulvdan and Queen Hessa".

We all stood and bowed to the Lords and Royals before us. I introduced those who sat here and Lord Kavasin frowned "So, those two there are the parents of the children? If they are who we all think they are, what qualifications do these two have to raise the twins?" I was shocked. How could he ask such a question? Was he implying the children would be better off with them? Lily crossed her arms across her chest and huffed, Queen Latla and a few others grinning in amusement as she spoke "Qualifications? With all due respect, not a single one of you was aware of the twins. You had to be told. My qualifications to be their mother were written in fate by Selene herself, the older sister of the twins. What are your Qualifications?" I sighed as Lily had a stare-off with Lord Kavasin, her parents burying their heads in their hands and Quinn nodding in approval of his wife's action.

It was then that a loud laugh sounded throughout the room. Dragon Princess Noros was hysterical, her eyes brimming with tears as her parents tried so hard to contain their laughter "Bawahahah! Mother, did you see? Stupid Relfyrsin's dad got put in his place! Oh, that's so funny! How is a LORD going to mention qualifications when none of the Royal Families have?" The faces of Relfyrsin and his father turned red and they both looked away and quite a few in the call laughed at them. The High Elf spoke up "Indeed, Kavasin. You are not above us and certainly not above the divine. So who asked you to talk about qualifications?" Kavasin apologised to all present, especially Lily and Quinn who took their seats in a huff.

The High-Elf spoke again and "I'll begin with Elven history. I recommend you all get comfy, this story is a long one" and we all did. We all leaned back or sat forward, whatever was comfortable for a long, long sit. It had just begun.