CHAPTER 17 Preparations
PRESENT DAY IN THE HUMAN REALM
The three sisters look at Bella who is crying in pain on the floor in confusion. They have no idea what has caused her to be like this.
"What is happening to her?" Sarah asks her sisters.
"I think the magic Princess Rose put on her to hide her supernatural nature is losing its power. Her powers are becoming strong. She will not be able to control them any longer. We need to get her out of here." Nichole says as she kneels before Bella.
Bella screams in pain as a light comes out of her palms revealing her powers to her sisters. They watch in shock as Bella's powers begin to manifest, causing the room to shake and objects to levitate. Bella's screams echo through the house, alerting her parents. They rush to her room, only to find her writhing in pain on the floor.
"What's happening to her?" Mr. Mwale asks, panic evident in his voice. He knew her powers had started manifesting but he did not think they would manifest this fast.
"I don't know," Mrs. Mwale says, her eyes filled with worry. "Why is this happening? I thought you said the spell you cast on her would last for at least one day."
"That's what it usually does but I think her dragon side does not want to be dormant anymore so It is fighting my magic. I don't know what to do anymore" Mr Mwale says.
The three sisters exchange looks, understanding the gravity of the situation. "We can help her," Rachael says to her sisters. "Our Magic is not strong right now because we are astral projecting but it will be enough to calm her for some time before she can come to our kingdom. Let's try to ease her pain and then you two will go and tell Father what's happening." The sisters nod in understanding and quickly begin to use their magic to calm Bella's powers and soothe her pain. After a few moments, the pain subsides and Bella's powers come under control once more. Bella closes her eyes as some of the pain leaves her body.
"We are not alone, there is someone here, Someone strong I can sense magic and it's strong and pure." Mrs. Mwape Cilia's mother says.
"What do you mean Rita?" Mrs. Mwale asks her best friend in confusion.
"Someone else has calmed Bella down, but not fully because they could be astral projecting."
"Do you mean someone has managed to get through our magical barrier?" Mrs. Mwale asks looking around the room.
"Yes, that's what I am trying to say, Regina. They are not just astral projecting but they are also cloaked. It could be anyone"
"I believe you," Bella says through gritted teeth, still in pain. "Thank you," Bella says, tears in her eyes. "I am sorry for doubting you."
"It's okay, we understand. It is not easy to trust beings you do not know. We just need to get you to safety." Rachael says, touching Bella's hair.
"Bella sweetheart, who are you talking to?" Her mother asks her as she sits on the floor beside her.
"My sisters, my father sent them to check if I am okay. Can you not see them?" Bella says.
"No honey we can't see them." Cilia's mother answers.
The three sisters hold hands and say some words as they become visible to everyone else.
"Who are you?" Mr Mwale asks them.
"I am Racheal and these are my sisters Nichole and Sarah. We are daughters of Lord Lungu, the warden of the Great Mountains. He has sent us here for our sister." Racheal says.
"Are you Davon's children?" Mr Mwale asks.
"Yes, do you know our Father?" Sara asks
"Yes, he is my brother." Mr Mwale says.
"Are you Uncle Mike?" Nicholel asks.
"Yes, I am my dear."
"It is so nice to finally meet you, uncle," Sara says.
"I am glad to meet you too, my dear. But why did your father send you here?"
"Our seer saw Bella in his vision but he thought it was Princess Rose, but mother told us later that it could be her daughter. Father sent us here to find her. He believes that if our seer could see Bella then even those working with the brotherhood would be able to see her." Nichole explains.
"Oh, goddess this can't be happening." Mrs. Mwale says.
A scream comes from Bella again as she holds her head in pain. " Please help me, I am in pain." She pleads with her eyes closed.
Rachael places her hand on Bella's forehead, and a soft, white light emanates from her palm. Even though she is not able to touch Bella, her magic will temporarily soothe her. Bella's screams begin to subside, and the pain in her body starts to lessen. Slowly, she opens her eyes and looks up at the three sisters.
"You are okay for now," Rachael says gently. "The spell that was placed on you to hide your true nature will soon stop working and your powers will keep increasing. We need to take you to Father before it is too late. I am sure he is going to find a way to delay your wolf and dragon side from coming out." Racheal says.
"No, Belladonna will not go anywhere, I will not risk taking her to the great Mountains. You said it yourselves, other seers might have seen her by now, what if the ones who belong to the brotherhood already know about her?" Me mwale says.
"I understand your fears but keeping her here is even more dangerous. The protection around your house is weak. We managed to pass through it even though we were Astral projecting. It will not take time for those in their flesh to do the same. You do not know who will walk through your door next" Nichole says, trying to reason with her uncle.
"How do I know that you are not working for the brotherhood you could be pretending to be my brother's children." Mrs. Mwale says.
"We are not lying, please believe us before it is too late. If you do not come to the magical realm and something happens to Belladonna, Father will not forgive you, uncle." Sarah explains to him, hoping he would change his mind.
"Sarah, Racheal we need to leave the astral demons have noticed our presence. We need to go now." Nichole says.
"Please uncle bring her to Crystal Kingdom. You will not be able to protect her alone. Her magic is growing, she needs to be with her kind. You keeping her here is going to make her an easy target. Bring her home where we can protect her please." Rachael says as the three sisters disappear.
"Bella, are you okay?" Cilia asks.
"Well, I just found out that I am a dragon princess with three sisters and that my parents, my Godparents, and my best friend have been lying to me. I am feeling fantastic." Bella says as she looks away from her best friend.
"Bela, we didn't mean to hurt you," Cecilia says.
"But I am hurt, Cilia, you are supposed to be my best friend. The only person I could trust. Looking at you right now, I do not even know who you are." Bella says.
"Bella, your friend did not want to hide anything from you but we forbade her from revealing anything to you to keep you safe.." Her mother says, sitting beside her.
"I know Mum, I know that Cilia would never hurt me intentionally. I am just sad that it took these powers manifesting for you guys to tell me the truth. Am I that weak that you guys thought I would not handle the truth"
"We are so sorry honey, but we made a promise to your mother that we would only tell you when you are old enough." Mrs Mwape says as she kneels in front of her.
"I have been old enough for years Mom."
"I know dear and I am sorry." Mrs. Mwale says as she hugs Bella.
"We should start getting ready for the magical realm." Mr Mwale says, getting everyone's attention.
"Are you sure about this Mike?" Mr. Mwape asks his friend in concern.
"Yes, as much as I want to disagree I know it is the only option we have. The magical realm will be good for her. She is going to be safe there." Mr Mwale says. "Jacob and Rita you don't have to come if you don't want to."
"What are you saying, Mike? We are family and we always stick together. Come, honey, Cecilia let's go pack what we can carry with us." Mr Mwape says getting up from the chair.
His wife and daughter follow him hurriedly.
"I will go pack our things, pack some of Aconitum's things we will be leaving in two hours." Mr Mwale says as he leaves Bella's room. Mrs. Mwale gets up from the bed and starts packing Bella's things in a hurry.