•Allies•

“An ally has to be watched just like an enemy” -Leon Trotsky

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"Good job everyone. I want everyone ready by tomorrow at four" Destinie ordered. She lets them go through the portal and go back home. After making sure everyone returned, she went through the portal herself and walked to her room. Someone jumped on her and before she screamed in anger at whoever dared touch her, she realized it was Rosemary. Destinie sighed and smiled a bit. "What's the little beast doing out here?" She asked. The girl giggled. Fin came running out of his door and was out of breath. "Sorry, my queen. She woke up and was happy, she started running and everything and suddenly ran out" He explained. "It's okay, Fin. Go rest my little troll. Tomorrow you'll take care of her. I know you and your soldiers are brave and strong," She bit her lip and looked down at him. "But this is against ruthless creatures who won't respect the contract. I can't let you battle and die" He looked very much disappointed. "Fin, don't look like that. You were the first creature to come to me. You became my guardian and my mentor" He looked down.

She kneeled. "You taught me how to control my powers and anger as a young girl. Now I can't let anything happen to you or your men. You gave me this castle as a 13th birthday present, remember?" He nodded. "This connects me to the Underworld, the human world, the creature world. I wouldn't be here without you" He nodded."I understand miss, I will inform my people" He said, defeated. She sighed and hugged Fin. She placed a light protection spell on him that he wouldn't notice. Rosemary poked her lightly and giggled. She laughed lightly and stood. Fin went back into his home and Destinie picked up Rosemary. "How was my little girl? Were you nice for Fin?” she smiled. "He is the best thing that happened when my mommy and daddy went to heaven and Hell. He came and saw me as a little girl shivering in my cabin alone with men dead at my side" Rosemary looked at her, slowly caressing her mother's face. "Instead of eating me, he came and asked what happened. I told him and he bowed at a little girl. I asked him why he was bowing at me and he said because I would make a difference as the devil's daughter" she looked down. "He was nice to me and the first thing he did was order for my birthday to be celebrated. I'll tell you more when you understand" Destinie smiled. She looked at the girl who would be raised as her own. "Where do you want to go Rosey?" She asked. "Da. Dada" She tried to say. Destinie understood her.

"That is where we shall go then," She smiled and walked to Blake's room and knocked. "Come in" His voice echoed through the room and out the door. She went in and saw him standing. "The princess wanted to see you" He smiled and went to them. He grabbed the little girl gently and smiled when she started messing about with his shirt. "Seems she likes you a lot," Destinie said. "I mean who would not with my face and charming personality" He smirked. Destinie snorted and punched his shoulder lightly. She fixed her dress unconsciously, her hands behind her. "You cheater. You knocked me down. And also, cocky much?" Destinie enjoyed her times with him since she didn't have to keep a facade. "I didn't want you to get to the finish line second and be grumpy with me. And that's just me babe," His wolf said, slowly gaining control. "I'm never grumpy. Babe?" She raised an eyebrow. Blake took over. "Remember last month?" He reminded her and she huffed in annoyance.

"So? That was your fault. I had a bad day. Not my fault you couldn't handle a little pain" she said and happily remembered the pain she caused. "The point is I would have won" He argued. "No y-" Someone knocked on the door and they stopped talking. "Come in" They waited as the door opened and they saw Regina. "My Queen, King. The Northern Clan's Vampire King has requested that he and his Queen enter to discuss some things with you" She said cautiously. Destinie muttered and nodded. "Take them to the throne room. We shall be there in a few minutes" She said and Regina bowed. "Yes, my Queen. Excuse me" Destinie nodded and Regina left. Blake handed her Rosemary. She hugged the little girl. "Mama! Dada!" She squealed and Destinie let out a small smile. "Come on beastie. We are going to go talk to some people. You want to go with me and your daddy or with Finny?" She asked. Rosemary instantly began wiggling and giggling in excitement.

"Finny. He fwiend. Mine. Tiny elf" She was laughing. "He's a troll baby. Don't let him hear you call him an elf" she smiled as she remembered what happened to people who called him an elf. She smiled at the thought. Destinie and Blake left the room, Destinie crouching to a small door, about Rosemary's size. She knocked and Fin opened the door. Rosemary squirmed and Destinie let her go. She hugged Fin tightly. "Finny" She squealed and Fin grinned lightly, his sharp teeth showing. Destinie thanked him. "How's about for tomorrow you take care of her and in your room, you control the weapons area?" He agreed, excited and she smiled. Destinie and Blake left. In a matter of seconds, their training clothes were changed into a King and Queen attire. They smiled at one another. He pushed a piece of her wavy hair behind her ear. She felt her cheek turn a light shade of pink. She turned and looked forward, embarrassed of how girlish she felt around him. They entered the throne room to see Daniel Nightshade and his queen, Heather. They turned as the doors opened and they rose.

They bowed and Heather's awkwardness could be seen and sensed miles, upon miles, away. "King Nightshade, Queen Nightshade. What a surprise. I imagined you'd spend your days very... occupied" Destinie smirked. Blake coughed lightly as to not laugh and Heather looked bashful. Daniel looked at the floor. "Well, also the fact that it's daylight" Destinie smiled at them. "Actually my queen, it's sunset. So we are free for now. We wanted to inform you the vampires have a rogue wizard to place a spell so they can fight tomorrow and scout in the morning. They wanted to get you by surprise..." He said the last part silently, not wanting to anger her.

He was also careful, scared of having corrected her. She ignored his correction. "Of course they would. How do you know this?" She asked, eyebrows raised as she waited. "I called in a meeting with the King of the East, my cousin. He asked if I considered it. I asked coyly about the matter, saying, "Perhaps, but how will you fight if the sun will kill you in an instant?" He then informed me that they planned to attack early in the day. Sometime before sunset to enjoy walking in the sunlight. Then they'll march to the village and slaughter" He looked at her. He bowed to her and looked up. "My service is with you, my Queen. I know where my loyalty lies" Daniel said, knowing no one could kill Destinie Luciana Scar without cursing themselves and their whole lineage for eternity. She was too powerful and he knew that. He was simply protecting himself, his kingdom, and without knowing, his beloved. He also knew he'd respect the treaty he'd made with her long ago when she and her powers came to be known because she was strong, but mainly because he loved her back then, and deep down, he'd always love her more than his entire kingdom.

Destinie nodded and sighed. She motioned for them to sit and they sat in the chairs provided for them. Destinie sat in her throne and motioned for Blake. She then whispered in his ear so only he could hear. "Find me that wizard. You know what to do. Bring me that bastard, alive. I don't care how he looks or if he's tortured but I want him alive" She gave no room for discussion. "Yes, my queen" Destinie turned to face the guests. "Thank you for this very valuable information" they nodded. "Why don't you stay for dinner? Then we shall talk more about what we shall do. Since we all know I am not risking all my elementalists or witches/wizards to the vampires, as they're my people and of dire importance, I'm either sending most of my werewolves or even if you allow, some of your Vamps" She already knew the answer but wanted to hear it. "We will stay for dinner, my queen," He said lowly, not submitting just yet. He still didn't like how Blake had beaten him at winning her.

"Good! Regina” Destinie softly said. "Yes, my queen?" Regina who was standing at the side, forgotten, looked up. "Set up dinner. We have two guests with us and food for the baby. Don't forget their blood" Destinie ordered and noticed Heather cringing at the mention of blood. "Yes, my queen, right away," She said, happy to please. "Thanks" When Regina left, Destinie snapped her fingers and her and Blake were once again changed. "There, much better. Please, follow us to the foyer" They all go into the foyer and Destinie tells them to sit. They all sat down and began talking. "Heather, my dear. How do you like the Vampire Castle? It's quite enormous and beautiful, right?" Destinie faintly remembered it, smiling contently, as she good memories resurfaced. Daniel felt pride in knowing she liked it. "Yes.. my queen. It really is big. But I have a good memory now, so it's not that hard to find stuff or places" She said slowly. "Well that's very good," Destinie said, tense. "M-ma'am. The food is ready" a human mortal, that she had captured, said to her queen. "Thank you, Maggi. Blake, get Fin and Rosemary please" He complied to her command and left. Destinie motioned for the Vampire King and Queen to head to the dining room. They entered and sat down.

Blake appeared with two small figures and he sat. Rosemary was sat down in a baby seat and Fin sat himself in a chair with many pillows on top. Blake sat in his seat on the other side of the table, staring at her. Blake looked up, his eyes staring at the ceiling. The torches on the wall turned on and Fiona came in. She looked at Destinie who nodded her head, not speaking.She ran off and came back with other servants who served them all food. Regina gently placed Rosemary's food and Rosemary smiled widely before eating her food, creating a little mess. Destinie chuckled lightly. "I've got it" Blake used his magic to make a napkin clean her little face. "Show off" He smiled and Rosemary giggled. Regina placed their blood-filled wine glasses in front of the vampire royals and Destinie and Blake´s wine-filled glasses in front of them. They raised their wine/blood glasses. "Cheers to our alliance," They said cheers and drank their wine/blood. "Now, about what I said. We do need the Vampires by our side so I'll grant your Vampires to be Daylighters for two days. Is there an agreement?" She asked, knowing he'd have to accept for his kingdom.

Vampires have always wanted to be able to enjoy the sun, even if for a moment. The Vampire King and Queen looked at each other. "There is an agreement my Queen," Heather said firmly. "I'm glad that you are fitting well into your title" They ate and chatted. Destinie popped up a question. "Do you two know whether you want kids like now or later on? Or have you started working on it already?" Blake coughed loudly. Heather looked shy, almost blushing but she couldn't anymore so she looked around the room. Daniel looked at the ground, almost shyly. "Destinie..." Blake said, a warning in his tone. "What? I just want to know" She didn't really know what was so wrong with what she's asked. "Well, my Queen. We haven't actually talked about that..." Daniel admitted, not looking at her. "Mmm, you should be on the same page," Destinie simply said. "Can vampires even become pregnant?" Heather asked, already knowing the answer by seeing Destinie's annoyed expression. "Yes, they can. After... intercourse with your beloved, you can get pregnant. The pregnancy lasts 4 to 10 weeks since vampire mature much faster than humans. There is misconception we can´t conceive but all our organs still work, we just do not use all unless we need them to. Those vampires are purebred" The Northern King explained, slightly embarrassed. "Oh?" Is all she could say. Heather was pensive and they all ate quietly.

After dinner, Regina and the others served them dessert. After dessert, they talked a bit more and then they all stood. "Bring your people before dawn and I shall make them Daylighters" They both curtseyed. "Yes my queen," Daniel looked down and Heather followed. "Goodbye Heather, Daniel. Blake, where is Rosemary?" Destinie asked as she noticed her not with him. "Fin took her to her room" Blake explained. Destinie nodded. "It was nice to see you two," she said as she saw they were still there. "You too, your Majesty. We shall be back before dawn" Daniel said. "Good, go... enjoy yourselves" They looked away and left. Blake and Destinie laughed the minute that they were gone. "You, my best friend, are something. Did you see his face? He wanted to blush, as did she. You're so blunt" Blake smiled softly. "I know and I just wanted to know! Now let's go sleep. We need some rest before our big fight" Destinie sighed. Battles were always happening, creatures wanting to take her position. "Very well. Goodnight, my Queen" He curtsied and grinned. "Oh shush. Goodnight doggie" He growled at her lightly and she smiled. She knew he hated when she called him a dog. They hugged each other and left for their own bedrooms, smiling at one another before they separated for the night.