Elemental Queen

Chapter 9: Heading Home to Have Some Fun

Crystal POV:

As I look around at all of the people that are in my life now, I am very happy that me and Steel decided to run from home. If we hadn't, I wouldn't have found Apollo and found the best mate in the whole world. I would have been forced to go with one of the siren tribes that my father was friends with and I would never have known that there was a better life out there for me.

Turning to my father, I finally asked him a question that had been bothering me all day, "Daddy, all those times that you were telling me and Steel the stories about the future elemental queen and protector, did you know that they were going to be us?" Upon hearing the question that I had asked, everyone turned to look at my father waiting for the answer.

My father had a sheepish look on his face as he answered, "I honestly didn't know for a fact that it was going to be you two, but I had a feeling. Ever since the two of you were born, Steel has always protected you with all of his being and you have always been a fierce force to be reckoned with. I guess deep down I always hoped that if the Elementals were to return, I would know that the world would be in the greatest hands of you and your brother." While we were listening to my father's response, I happened to look over at my mother and my sister, who were looking at me in disgust and were whispering.

"Is there something that the two would like to share with us, mother and sister?" I asked with an angry tone, glaring at the two of them, "Usually when someone is talking it is improper not to listen and keep secrets." My sister suddenly paled for an instant and lowered her head. However, my mother looked back at me with a glare of her own and answered, "Honestly, like you do not know what is bothering us. Crystal, you are the farthest thing from queen material and you expect us to follow whatever you say in an instant. You are nothing more than a heathen who refuses to listen...."

"ENOUGH OUT OF YOU WOMAN!" came my father's angered voice. My mother turned to him with wide eyes. My father's face was red with anger and his alpha aura was very strong at the moment. "That is your daughter and your future queen that you are disrespecting. If you think that being my mate and her mother gives you the right to disrespect her, you have another thing coming. If you and your daughter can not respect the future queen, then the two of you can leave right now. However, if you say a single word of what was said in this room today, I will personally kill you myself. Is that understood?" Nodding, both my mother and sister left the room silently.

I looked over at my father with a quizzical look. Shaking his head, he informed me that he would tell me at a later time. Nodding, I looked over at Apollo who was standing behind me and asked if we could head home now. He smiled and nodded, saying that he needed to round up the gang that was returning with us and told me to go to my room and pack all of my belongings that needed to come with me. I looked over at Steel with wide, begging eyes. Laughing, my brother nodded and dragged me out of the room to help me pack my room.

Apollo POV

2 hours later

My angel and all of her belongings are packed up in her beautiful turquoise blue F250 King Ranch that she says she never likes driving. I turned to see a black version of the same truck backing out of the garage with Steel behind the wheel. Chuckling to myself, I waved to John, and got behind the wheel of my angel's truck. I looked over only to find her curled up in her seat, fast asleep. Time to go home.

While driving, I made sure to mind link my mother and father to let them know that I was ready to claim my mate tomorrow and to spread the word for us. My mother started to squeal, which caused me to wince and swerve out of my lane. Upon informing her that I was driving at the moment, she apologized and asked if there were any requirements that my angel was going to want for her dress that she was going to be wearing to the ceremony. I looked over at her and knew right away what to say.

"Actually, mom, there is something that we need. You see, my angel really doesn't like wearing dresses unless they are made out of leather. In our closet, there is a hot pink leather dress with a family crest on the train. Do you think that we can modify it to have the lace changed? I want them to use our marks as a template so that she will be comfortable and still show that we are one. Do you think you can do that for us please?" My mother's response was just perfect, "Of course dear. I will head in there now and grab the dress and take it to my personal lace maker. I do need a picture of your mark so that I can have her do it just right. Now bring me back my daughter-in-law!" With a laugh, I turned to my lovely mate and snapped a picture of my mark that I had given her on the first night we were together and sent it to my mother. "Oh ya, Mom do me a favor and can you have them take the old lace off my leather suit jacket and put the matching lace onto it. And then can you have them take the old laces and turn them into a beautiful quilt for me and my angel's bed."

"Of course, my dear boy! Now drive safe and I will see you guys when you get here."

"Ok mom. Love you."

With that taken care of, I looked over at my angel only to find her looking at me with those beautiful eyes of hers. Smiling, I asked her if she enjoyed her nap. Smiling, she answered with a little yes and then asked me who I was talking to just a moment ago. I told her that I was letting my parents know that we were ready to announce her as my Luna queen.

"Also, I was asking my mom to take your dress and my suit jacket over to our lace makers, and to have them change the lace on both of them to look like our marks." I told her. I could see that she was starting to tear up thinking that the old lace was going to be thrown out. "Don't worry angel. I also asked her to take the old laces and turn them into a quilt for you and me to have on our bed. That way you won't have to lose that beautiful lace from your family and, not to mention, you will also have mine as well." She nodded and slowly wiped her tears away with a small smile on her beautiful face.

"Look angel, we are home. Are you ready to kick some major ass and become my beautiful Luna Queen?" I asked her as we all pulled into the courtyard of the castle.

Crystal looked me straight in the eyes with a mischievous look on her face and answered, "Yes Apollo. I am more than ready. Let's go have some fun, shall we?"

Have fun we shall, my love.