The Key

Arya and Üther arrived at a most extraordinary castle in the middle of a clearing. The carriage ride had been extended by an hour after a wheel had flew off. The terrain going towards the castle was rough and had not been cut back in it looked to be about twenty plus years. Arya wanted to ask so many questions on who the person was holding the party. Üther was sworn to secrecy and did not plan on telling her a single thing. Wolves had entered the woods and were threatening the lives of all who were traveling to the ball. Balish was on point and aimed his arrow at the heart with success. Killing what seemed to be the alpha of the pack made the others with draw their advances. Arya was impressed by the accuracy of the shot. Balish had been riding his horse and in full gear. With ease and no hesitation he hunted with skill and grace. He seemed to enjoy what he did. He did not take pride in the accomplishment or brag about it. This made Arya even more interested in him and Üther took notice. As they entered the clearing to the castle two guards meant them asking for the key. Üther pricked his finger and filled the vial that was offered to him with his blood. Arya took notice his blood was also black like hers. A vial was passed to her and everyone on her detailed guard including Balish. All of them every last one had black blood just like her. What did this mean? A smile came across Üther's face as he watched her facial expressions. You want to know why we all have the same color blood he said to Arya. She looked at him and nodded yes. Üther stated that it was a genetic trait that all Alpha demons carried. Arya was confused what did he mean demon and what did this mean about her? Üther insured all would be told to her in due time by the proper person. They were granted permission to enter the castles gates. Over the bridge that loomed with gargoyles and looked like it was craved by the hands of angles. The intricate detail to every inch of stone was perfection. The castle was elegant on the outside a clock tower and light posts lit the market square. The people of this area seemed friendly but also curious on who she was. There were whispers and pointing fingers at the carriage. Üther got out of the carriage first lending his hand to Arya as she stepped down onto a cobble stone ground. Remembering that she was invited and they took her blood made her wonder if she was safe here. She felt safe though in a strange way she felt like she was suppose to be at this ball. She entered the castle where she was introduced as Lady Arya Dequia Marque of Xeon. This to her made no sense. She was from Gala that was her home. Üther stood beside her and bowed to a man who seemed interested in both of them. A maid enter an announced that drinks were being served as the music and entertainment had just begun. To party here was to party late to her. Arya looking at the clock on the wall noted 2am to be precise. Who throws parties this early in the a.m.? To begin the party a man stood up from his chair. He was the King of Xeon! He said his name was Damian Dequia Marque and was happy to announce the return of his heir and daughter home on her 116 birthday. The party was for her.!! She heard what he said but she was in shock. She was to take her place next to her father. As she sat down in her chair Arya looked up at him and then her eyes drifted back to Üthers. Was this his plan? Did he not care for her? Was she still his? She still had no idea what was going on. Üther asked her if she wanted to dance. Of course she did. She needed answers and quick. Üther was more than hesitant than anything else. Looking up at her father Üther got approval to answer her questions ....most of them. Yes she was a demon an ancient demon. Her father and mother were in love and their planets were at war with eachother. They were never suppose to meet but a trade ship had got ransacked and her mother was the pilot. Her father's crew were the ones ransacking the ship. He saved her and she in return saved him when he was caught by her father. He and his crew was suppose to be sentenced to death and she helped them escape in the process they fell in love. A love that was never suppose to be and would never be accepted. Married and pregnant nothing but bloodshed would occur. They would have killed them both and the baby. The most interesting thing that Üther told her was that her mother died saving her and her father. She used the last of her powers to make Arya forget who she was and what she was. She also had teleported her father back to his planet. Arya's mother was a high priestess and things were never going to be the same. She was a witch and a demon, her dad was alive and she was 116 years old. So how long was she really on earth and who else knew her?