Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Prologue - Morgan's Story

Prologue

Exodus 2006

Authors Note - this is a rough draft of Morgan's Story 

In the decade leading up to June 6, 2006 the president of the United States of America claimed he wanted to wage a war on terrorists. He started his war in a country that coincidentally contained a wondrous amount of oil. Many of the Middle Eastern people wondered why he did not look in other parts of the Middle East if he were truly waging a war on terrorism, a question which was on many minds around the world.

The news media took the stories of these times and ran with them. The media reported stories of atrocities performed by these terrorist and how many American soldiers died protecting the innocents.

The politicians did not report the heroics of the Armed Forces or how many innocent people died because of the president’s war on terrorism. There were also threats of World War III and what the Christians referred to as the end of times or Armageddon.

During this time many people on Earth worked for the betterment of humanity anonymously. These people were the true heroes of the day.

This is a story of two such groups, The Knights of Divinity and the Twilight Flowers.

Their truth was to teach the people of Earth how to live unconditionally. These are men and women who might live in your neighborhood. They do not have secret handshakes or passwords. There isn’t a certain religion which they follow. This group was not given knighthoods by a queen or king or received any political gain. These people help in many ways, for example, picking up trash from the streets or highways, planting trees, flowers or taking care of stray animals. Making sure children received birthday and Christmas presents or school supplies and help anonymously. The people within these groups gave to local charities helping with the betterment of the human condition.

In the group the Knights of Divinity there was a man named Gabriel Villa. His occupation was repairing and maintaining computer networks. He traveled to many places to do his job. He liked to travel and meet new friends. As Gabriel traveled to different parts of the world he became aware that many people lived in fear of a third world war. He became concerned. Everyday he would say a simple prayer; ‘God show me a way to help the people of this planet.’

Gabriel received the answer to his prayer to help the people on planet Earth while he sat drinking coffee at his favorite café and reading a news paper. A woman walked over to him and stood waiting for his attention. When he looked up he thought he saw an angel. Then he shook his head and looked again. He smiled. She was a beautiful lady. He thought he saw a golden glow all around her and was immediately curious as to why she would want to talk to him.

“Hello Gabriel, I have an answer to your prayer. Copy what is on this sheet of paper. Put it everywhere you go and give it to everyone you see, put your e – mail address on it so people know how to contact you.” The woman told him smiling, handing him a sheet of white paper.

Gabriel opened the paper and read what it said;

The Covenants of Sanctuary
IAM God and Goddess
IAM known by many names
IAM an unconditional Supreme Being
I Love You
You will learn to honor the IAM Presence within yourself
And all other living entities
All of My names are blessed
Remember the Seventh Day,
Keep it holy, fun and
Wondrous
Honor your family,
Husbands and wives honor and love each other
Parents honor and love your children
Children Honor and love your parents
Unconditionally
Be truthful and honest in all you do.
Care for your community
Be a good example for yourself and others

While he read the paper the lady sat across from him and waited.

“Is this for real? I think these ideas are great but. . .” He looked at the beautiful lady.

“How does it really help?” She asked raising her eyebrows.

“Yes, how does it help?” He agreed.

“You have read or heard about different large groups disappearing off this planet and the speculation going with the disappearances?” She asked pressing her fingers together and making a cup of hot cocoa appear before her. Gabriel almost fell out of his chair, staring at her.

“Would you like a refill Gabriel?” She asked looking at him like what she did was a normal thing. “I love chocolate, I think it is one of the most wondrous foods on this planet and so when I come here I eat as much as I can.”

Gabriel nodded, amazed at what he witnessed. He wasn’t afraid. He felt incredible bliss in the presence of this woman. He watched as his coffee cup filled itself. He touched his cup to make sure the cup was real.

“Now there are many souls on this Earth who want to leave. Some of the souls still have soul contracts to finish here. So you will leave in different groups. There is a place on this other planet for your soul group. You will like it very much. It is very pretty. Many of the people there are from here or at least their forefathers are from here. This place is not as convoluted or corrupt as Earth is presently.” The pretty lady told him between sips of her hot cocoa.

“Is it heaven?” Gabriel asked wondering if he was going to die.

“Everywhere is heaven; it depends on your perspective. You will be going to a different planet. There are people there, who know you and your group are coming and portals will be set up for you to enter their time space. You get to ascend to the next level Gabriel and you get to do it knowingly. Isn’t that great?” She asked smiling beautifully at him.

Gabriel listened and he believed her, she was so happy and filled with light he couldn’t resist believing her. He laughed.

“I take these covenants and give them out and then what?” He asked, “What is your name?”

“IAM Archeia Hope. IAM the Divine Twin Flame of the Arch Angel Gabriel. IAM a Messenger. Your soul group is also praying for relief and they are ready to ascend. I will come back when you are able to bring them together. Some will not have to be present when you meet. They will only need to see the covenants and know where they have to be to leave the planet. You will leave June 6, 2006. I thought that would be an amusing date. So you have six months Gabriel. Get busy. The day you choose for your group to meet I will come back and speak to all of you.” ArcheiaHope told him.

Gabriel nodded, he felt like he wanted to laugh and cry at the same time,
“How will you know when to come?” He asked.

“IAM an Angel, I can be anywhere, anytime, anyplace. It is my focus to keep track of all my messages and messengers. You are my messenger. Now I will go and you will do this. Remember to keep fun in your heart Gabriel. I love you!” She disappeared and Gabriel cried for joy.

Auriel Grace
A Gang of Girls


Sunday, August 10, 2014

To Be Liona



Yzabelle sat with her hands in her lap and waited patiently while her maid plaited and wrapper pearls through her very curly, long red hair. The maid pulled Yzabelle's hair tight as she worked taming the mass of red curls. 

"I am sorry for pulling so hard princess. I just wanted to make sure your hair would not come undone again. You can look at yourself now." The maid apologized stepping away from Yzabelle. 

Yzabelle glanced up and saw her clever maid had wove the pearls through her curly hair, giving the illusion of a beautiful crown on her head. "Very nice, thank you for being so clever!"

"You are welcome, thank you for sitting so still and not beating me!" Her maid smiled looking closely at her handiwork. "You do look so grown up princess."

Yzabelle laughed,"First of all Esme I will never beat you. In the past months I have noticed that I am no longer a little girl." Yzabelle paused and pretended to smooth out her gown. "I had the opportunity to go live with the priestesses as I did before I came to live here, when i was a little girl. They want to teach me the mysteries but the king says no. He says I must learn to govern."  

Esme knelt down next to Yzabelle, "Princess, I hear the sadness in your voice about not being able to go live amongst the priestesses. You must remember specifically you were concieved and bred to be queen of Ausa. I understand you are young, queen Dawna before she past from this world made me promise to help you and the lady Liona stay focused on your destiny." Esme took Yzabelle's hand. "Now I heard the king asked for a priestess to come here and teach you what she could outside of their commune. I will make sure you see her as often as you can. You must promise to do well with what the king will teach you too. Do we have a deal?"

Yzabelle put out her hand to shake Esme's, "Yes, we have a deal. i promise to be a great student of both the king and the priestess. Queen Dawna was a priestess, she was a seer. She had the tattoo on her forehead. How is it she became queen?"

"Queen Dawna was allowed to have those rite because her parents did not have a plan for her. Her parents had son's before her. They made all of their plans for their son's and allowed Queen Dawna to learn the mysteries. When the king met her, he was taken with her innocence and wisdom. He asked for her hand the same day he met her. They met in the spring and were married by midsummer." Esme told Yzabelle, "That is how she became queen."

"I will go to the naming ceremony tonight and then the king will want me to marry Arfor. I don't want to marry him. He is mean." Yzabelle said looking beyond Esme.

"He is sick Yzabelle. You must remember that and forgive him his meanness. Remember to bless him and do what you can. He will be the next king of Ausa and you queen. Stand up and let me see you all ready." Esme took Yzabelle's hands and pulled her out of the chair. When Yzabelle was standing Esme sighed. "You are not a little girl anymore. Remember this, you were born to be a queen. If Arfor passes before you are queen, there are other princes lined up and ready to take his place. For now you need to focus on what you have learned about being a gracious hostess and enjoy yourself tonight." 

Yzabelle closed her eye and took a deep breath. She calmed her mind and heart, already at fourteen years old she had started to build her empire with the assistance of Queen Dawna's court. So many decisions she had to make to protect herself and Fiona from the constant criticism's of the kings court. Now tonight in front of the court the king would take away her birth name Yzabelle and rename her Liona, her adult name. She wondered what would it be like to be named Liona? How much would it change her?

This is an extra story or idea about Yzabelle/Liona of The Book of Yzabelle. It is part of when I was developing and getting to know her. 

Her book is Available on the Kindle 

Auriel Grace 
A Gang of Girls Inc


    

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Preview of Lucy Prophet Pt II



"Lucy, Lucy wake up." Leah whispered, touching her daughters hand. "Open your eyes, I want to show you something."

"Mother?" Lucy said opening her eyes and focusing on what appeared to be her Mother.  Lucy shook her head a little to focus her attention more on the vision. Leah, Lucy'd mother had died some years back.

"Lucy, I do not have much time to talk to you. Come, follow me." Leah took Lucy's hand and helped her daughter up, "We don't want to wake John." Leah nodded at John sleeping next to Lucy.

"You know about John?" Lucy asked looking from her mother to John.

"I know everything about you Lucy. This is why I have come here. Let's go into the living room so we can talk." Leah pulled on Lucy's hand to get her out of bed. " I don't have a lot of time Lucy."

Lucy moved out of bed and followed her Mother out of her bedroom, down the hall and into the living room.

"This is a beautiful room Lucy." Leah remarked as she sat on the sofa.

"Thank you, how are you here?" Lucy asked looking closer at her mother. She seemed to fade in and out.

"I am here with much effort. So let me give you these messages,"Leah paused and then looked directly at her daughter.

"You have the gift of sight Lucy, you will know what I say is truth as I say it. You must still look after Melody. Your sister is just not learning or expanding as she is being guided too. You must be careful she does not find out about your safe in your closet." Leah warned, "Radcliffe will have some lessons to learn this year.  You must allow him to learn them. Do not become emotionally invested in his decisions just make sure to let him know where his home is."

Lucy watched as her Mother's spirit faded again and then regain her energy.

"Now remember, to take time to care for yourself and your relationship. It took alot of energy to assist you with bringing your dream together. John is a good man. You two chose each other before you came into this life and have known each other in other lifetimes. Be good to each other. I must go. I will return for your wedding. I love you Lucy." Leah leaned over and kissed her daughters forehead, "Sleep and remember."

Falling, falling, why am I falling! Lucy's eyes flew open to see Rad and John looking at her. "What happened?"

"We found you in here this morning." Rad said eyebrows raised.

"Here is some coffee Love," John handed her some coffee as Lucy looked around the living room from where she was sitting on the floor. A picture of her mother sitting on the piano fell over and then she remembered. It wasn't a dream, she saw and spoke to Leah!

Auriel Grace
Lucy Prophet

Friday, June 27, 2014

Ambyr


Excerpt from The Book of Yzabelle

The fire spread through the small beach village on the southern tip of Ayre so fast the people struggled to the meadow or could not keep track of their families. Some of the soldiers of Ayre hurried the villagers down the road to safety. One of the scouts saw the Telgirian ship anchor early in the day from the castle wall. Damiel quickly mustered the soldiers living at the castle. He gave orders for keeping the castle and town safe. Warning bells were rung and the inhabitants instantly stopped what they were doing and helped to secure their homes and the town from an impending raid. Liona and Damiel were armed and leading soldiers toward the small beach community within the hour. The company arrived as the houses were set on fire.
Princess Liona dismounted from her horse in the middle of the chaos to look around and get a better perspective of what was needed immediately.
The Telgirian soldiers started to advance on the soldiers of Ayre. Liona watched as the fighting began. She drew her bow and slid an arrow quickly into place. She took aim and fired. She continued to shoot her arrows as the Telgirians advanced. She killed or wounded at least a dozen men before she drew out her axe. The Telgirians were falling, within the hour they were running for their lives to the beach where there long row boats were stowed. Some of the villagers joined the fight and the odds were not in favor of the Telgirians. They heard of what could happen if Princess Liona and her soldiers of Ayre were to capture them and they did not want that particular nightmare at all. Damiel gave orders to hold ground and not attack retreaters. Liona pulled back away from the fighting to see what the destruction looked like.
The people of the village escaped from the fire set by the Telgirians. Liona sighed, another village to rebuild because of this war. She felt her hope leaving her while she watched the fire consume houses built near the village center. Her heart felt heavy while she led her horse down the chaotic street.
Liona mounted her horse when she came to the end of the cobbled road that led to the meadow where most of the villagers waited. She looked for anyone who might be in danger. The farmsteads still stood on the out skirts of the village. Liona prayed for rain to put the fire out while she walked toward where the people were assembling in a great meadow.
Out of the chaos Liona heard a cry. It was the cry of an infant or toddler. She stopped so she could hear where the crying was coming from. She approached the farmstead cautiously she could hear the crying clearly. She walked around the corner of the barn where the animal pens were and she saw the toddler standing in one of the pens.
Liona dropped off her horse and hurried over to the little girl. When the naked little girl saw Liona she stopped crying and put her arms up so Liona could pick her up. Liona wondered why the toddler was naked. She forgot and wondered who could leave such a beautiful child in an animal pen with Telgirian soldiers about.
Liona opened the gate to the pen and walked over to the toddler. She bent down to look at the tiny child. The little girl walked over to her and put her arms around Liona’s neck.
“Oh, who would leave you behind?” Liona asked pulling the little girl back to have a better look at her, beautifully clear, amber, colored eyes and light brown, curly hair. Liona caught her breath when she gazed at the pretty little toddler. The child smiled at her and Liona felt tenderness in her heart she lacked for the past two years. Liona took her cloak off and wrapped the child up and walked to her horse. “We have to find your family. They will be worried about you.”
Liona mounted her horse again and rode swiftly to the meadow to find the child’s family.
The people in the meadow were settling down, families were coming together. The soldiers were securing the area. Families with small children were put into the middle of the meadow and older children were set with them. Men and women of the village were armed with axes, bows and arrows, pitchforks and any weapon they found  to protect themselves from the Telgirians.
Liona rode in and a cheer went up through the crowd. She waved at the villagers and dismounted from her horse. The infant still in her arms she walked toward her people. She knew her first duty was to her people and now they had to feel secure with the words she was about to say.
“My people of Ayre, you are so brave! You still are not out of harm’s way. Our soldiers are still routing the soldiers of Telgira who have invaded your village. I ask you to stay here until they tell us you are safe. I have also found an infant girl. She was in the farmstead closest to this meadow. Her parents should come forward so she can be with you. I will keep her until she is claimed.” Liona paused for a moment to take a glimpse of the little girl in her arms. The little girl looked at her and smiled and Liona felt her heart beating and her face get flushed. She held the child closer to her and thought how precious she is. “Please do as the soldiers say for they are here to protect you.”
The crowd started to feel assured after the Princess spoke to them. However no one knew who the child that Liona found was.
Captain Damiel walked up to Liona to give her information about the Telgirian raiders.
“Yes, Lord Damiel?”
“My princess, my men have reported this area is safe. I want to keep the people here over night for their safety. The Telgirians do not know this land; they are heading toward their ship to re-group. Camiel has reported their ship is anchored close to here. He and some of the men are watching the area. They will report when they see any activity. I have told them not to attack anyone retreating only defend themselves.” Damiel reported taking a look at the child in Liona’s arms. “She is pretty, my princess. Such a child must be sorely missed.”
“Yes she is pretty and content even with all the chaos. I think she is feeling safe enough now. I will walk among the people to see if I can find her family.” Liona replied also looking at the baby. “Good Damiel. There is no need to kill unless it is necessary. Have your soldiers pitch tents for the overnight stay. There is enough wood on the ground for fires. Let’s get the adolescents busy digging fire pits. No civilian is to leave this area until we know for sure the Telgirians have left.”
“Yes, my princess, I will get these tasks in order immediately. I will come find you when I hear more information.” Damiel departed to do what Liona asked.
Liona started to walk toward the people to inquire about the baby in her arms. The people she spoke to never saw the baby, even those who owned the farm where Liona found the child. Many people were curious and came to have a glimpse at the baby but no one claimed her.
By evening Liona fed the baby and made a bed on her cloak beside her. Damiel sat on the other side of the little girl.
“She is so quiet, my princess, no one has claimed her?” Damiel asked looking around at the crowd.
“No one has ever seen her before. She doesn’t seem to be pining for a mother. She ate well and doesn’t seem interested in anyone at all. If no one claims her in the morning I will take her home with me.” Liona stroked the infants’ hair gently while she spoke. The tiny girl looked up at Liona and smiled. Then the little girl stood up and put her arms around Liona’s neck and held her tightly.
“Perhaps, she is here for you.” Damiel pointed out watching how Liona‘s face changed when the baby embraced her.
“What a great gift, Damiel.” Liona whispered placing the little girl in her lap. “Celine said my child would come to me.”
“Yes, my Princess,” Damiel replied seeing the wondrous effect the infant was having on Liona.
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When Liona arrived at the castle with the little girl she realized she knew nothing about raising children. Liona brought the little girl to her apartment and sat her on one of her chairs and paced in front of her for a few minutes and then laughed at herself. She thought, I can run a house and a village, but I haven’t the faintest idea what to do with a child. The little girl smiled at her when Liona stopped and laughed. A maid walked into the room to help Liona prepare for bed. She looked from Liona to the toddler and did not know what to say.
“I need help Maura, I found this little girl and I don’t know what to do with her.” Liona said still looking at the child.
“Well we could send her to the orphanage my Lady.” Maura offered looking at Liona curiously.
“No, she is my child now. I want to know what to do with her. I have never taken care of a baby before. She is content. What does she need? I know nothing about raising children. I found her in an animal pen. I cleaned her up a bit and one of the women in the village gave me the dress she is wearing. I have no idea how old she is. She hasn’t spoken to me. Isn’t she beautiful?  I want to keep her with me every moment I can.” Liona explained going to the chair and picking her up and holding her close.
“She will need clothes and a crib for tonight at least. I will see what I can find. Do you want me to help you get ready for bed?” Maura asked still curious. Liona never mentioned wanting to have a child of her own. The princess hardly spoke of anything she wanted for herself.
“I can do it myself. Ask the cook to send something up for her. She can eat on her own. If you cannot find a crib tonight she can sleep in my bed. I don’t want her to be away from me.” Liona replied cradling the little girl.
“What will you call her, my Lady?” Maura asked watching Liona’s gentle gaze at the toddler.
Liona gazed at the little girl. She was so busy with everything she hadn’t thought the child would need a name. “What is your name little one?”
Ambyr reached her hands up to Liona and smiled at her. Liona looked into her eyes, the color of amber stones, beautiful. “Her name is Ambyr. I am going to adopt her.” Liona said quietly admiring her daughter. Her daughter, she liked the sound of the word. “She will be a Princess of Ausa, my daughter.”
“Well then we will have to make sure to take good care of her. I will see to clothes and a crib. I will go to the kitchen first. Would you like me to find Lady Fiona?” Maura asked watching Liona cuddle Ambyr.
“Yes, don’t tell her, ask her to come here. I think we are going to take a bath.” Liona said walking to the bathtub in the corner of her bedroom, “Yes a bath and then your food will be here and you can eat while some clothes are found for you, Ambyr, my daughter. Your name is Ambyr. You will have everything you deserve and more. I shall see to it.”
Fiona walked into Liona’s sitting room and looked around then she heard Liona laughing. The laugh was pure and delightful to hear. She smiled and walked into the bedroom. Liona was in her night dress holding a baby. Fiona stood watching Liona dry the little girls’ hair with a towel and then take a small blanket and wrap her up in it and cradle the baby. Fiona walked into the bedroom and cleared her throat. “Liona, who is this?”
“Fiona, look isn’t she beautiful? Her name is Ambyr. She is my daughter.” Liona said smiling.
Fiona walked over to take a closer look. Ambyr looked at Fiona and smiled. Fiona felt an overwhelming sense of love for Ambyr immediately. “Where did she come from Liona?” Fiona asked stroking Ambyr’s face.
“She came from the beach village. No one knew who she was. I could not leave her. She is so good. I could not leave her. Look at her, could you have left her?” Liona asked kissing Ambyr’s hands.
“No, no I could not leave her. What shall we do with her? We don’t know anything about taking care of a baby.” Fiona replied thinking of anything she knew about babies.
“We have plenty of women here who are Mothers who can teach us. She isn’t a tiny baby. She can eat by herself and she doesn’t wet herself. She does need help. She is a good sleeper. She doesn’t cry. She is so pretty. Maura is going to find her some clothes for right now. Tomorrow we will send for the seamstress and have her make some clothes for Ambyr. I will set a crib for her next to my bed. I want her to be with me every moment possible.” Liona said looking affectionately at Ambyr.
“Well, I suppose if we can find out about what goes on in every court known to us, we can raise a child. What do you think Arfor will say?” Fiona said looking at Ambyr who was sitting up and looking at the purple and gold bedspread.
“I don’t care what Arfor says. Ambyr is my daughter. I will write to the King tomorrow and tell him about his new granddaughter.” Liona told her sister firmly.
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The days after Ambyr’s arrival for Liona and Fiona were interesting. Clothes were given to Ambyr the next day by the women who worked in the castle. The women also gave advice on how to care for a toddler. Liona decided Maura became Ambyr’s caretaker when Liona could not be with her. The seamstress came to the castle and measured Ambyr for clothing and promised a wardrobe fit for a Queen.
 Ambyr had a wondrous effect on everyone she met including Arfor. When Arfor met Ambyr he forgot all of the ideas he had about irritating children. He felt relieved to see her and allowed her to sit in his lap and smile at him. Soon Arfor was having dinner with Liona, Fiona and Ambyr sitting next to him or on his lap.
 Ambyr sat in her chair next to Arfor. A large pillow was set underneath Ambyr so she could see her plate while she ate. Arfor watched her pick up berries and eat them. He smiled at Ambyr; he could not believe she could sit so nicely, eating neatly. He picked up his mug of tea and looked over at Liona.
“She is so good Liona. Was she this good when you found her? She didn’t cry?” Arfor asked still watching Ambyr.
“I only heard her cry when she was alone in the animal pen. Since I have been with her I have not heard her cry. She is content.” Liona replied smiling at Ambyr. ‘Everyone who meets her loves her immediately.”
“She is like a little pixie or fairy. Is that who left you? The Fairy Queen left you for fair Liona to pick up and raise as her own? It must be. You are too pretty and content to be a human child.” Arfor told Ambyr. Ambyr looked up at him, smiled and then went back to eating her berries. “How old has anyone speculated she is Liona?”
“Maura thinks she is almost three if not three years old. She does speak; if you show her something and name it she will say the word. Look Arfor she is tired. I am going to take her to Maura for her nap.” Liona told him watching Ambyr rub her eyes, “While she naps I am going down to collect messages and do some errands.”
Liona picked up Ambyr and gently wiped her mouth with a napkin.
“I shall see you at dinner. Send a servant to let me know the time.” Arfor asked watching Liona kiss Ambyr’s head.
“Yes, I think it is a good idea, Arfor. It will be early as she gets tired early.” Liona told him before she left the room. She smiled to herself, Arfor never asked to eat dinner together. He always managed to be doing something at dinner.
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Ambyr walked behind Liona. When Liona stopped in the doorway of the great hall of the castle Ayre she grabbed hold of Liona’s robe. Liona looked down at the little girl and smiled.
“Hello, Maura will be wondering where you are again little one,” Liona told her picking her up and continuing into the hall. Ambyr had followed Liona on many occasions since she came to the castle a few months ago. This led to frantic searches for Liona’s daughter. Now Maura would look for Ambyr where Liona might be and find her on her mother’s lap. 
King Collin came to visit Ayre rarely, when he heard about Ambyr, he came as soon as he could. He wanted to meet the child before he adopted her as his grandchild. Ambyr only had to smile at the King and he had her sitting on his lap. Ambyr had that affect on everyone she met. The people immediately felt relieved of their burdens and at peace. Liona felt this and more confident with her decisions. At night Liona often brought Ambyr to sleep with her for a peaceful night’s sleep.
King Collin and Prince Arfor awaited Liona at the dining table. They looked up while Liona approached with Ambyr in her arms. King Collin stood up and put his arms out toward the baby.
“Let me hold her. I will feed her from my plate.” King Collin said smiling at Ambyr.
Ambyr put her arms toward him smiling while Liona handed her over.
“You will spoil the little sprite, Father.” Arfor said smiling at Ambyr. He also was spending time with Ambyr, allowing Ambyr to have breakfast in his rooms and watching her play in the garden. She seemed to have a calming effect on him, “I must say I usually don’t like small children. This one is different. She is such a good child. Liona she must be dressed properly. When will her clothes be done?”
“The dressmaker said she would have some of her clothes up to the castle in the morning. The goldsmith has finished her circlet.” Liona replied taking her seat next to the King.
“Well then, I recognize her as a true and rightful Princess of Ausa and I will have everything ordered as such when I get home. She will be your heir Liona and Arfor. Now, she also will be in line for my throne after Hal and Jessany, before their children.” King Collin explained popping a berry in Ambyr’s mouth.
“Will the people accept her after all she is adopted?” Liona asked picking up her fork and twirling it nervously.
“They will accept her. Do not worry Liona. She is your daughter. I believe the Goddess sent her to you. Since you and Arfor have not produced an heir. After I recognize her no one will argue with me. Especially after they see how wondrous she is.” The King said firmly. “She will come to court when she is old enough and everyone will love her as I do already.”
Liona gazed at the King lovingly. She was relieved of baring an heir for the throne of Ausa. She and Arfor never consummated their marriage in the two years they were married. The pressure was off to have an heir. Arfor seemed to be in a better mood. He started spending more time with Liona, Fiona and Ambyr. He started to look healthier, which gave Liona hope he would overcome his sickness.
 The first time King Collin saw Ambyr he smiled tenderly and took her in his arms. The only time Ambyr spent any time away from the King was when she was sleeping or getting a bath.
King Collin came to realize Liona and Arfor would not produce an heir for Ausa. The finding of Ambyr, he felt, was most momentous. He felt his prayers were answered and the Goddess blessed the couple with Ambyr.
Collin watched Liona and Arfor with Ambyr. The child brought back the tenderness lacking in the couple. Therefore he honored this blessed child in any way he could.
“The child is a gift from the Goddess to you and Arfor. She will be cherished in this country in all ways.” Collin said looking down at the new Princess of Ausa.
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            Liona decided Ambyr would have a different life than her own right away. She wanted Ambyr to have more to her life than the idea of being a Queen. Liona was raised by priestesses and Queen Dawna. The only friendships she was allowed were Fiona, Arfor, Hal and Kell. No one else was allowed to play with the royal children. Liona’s life was sheltered and controlled. Liona decided Ambyr needed freedom so she could learn about many things instead of just being a ruler. While King Collin visited Ayre, Liona asked the priestesses to bless Ambyr.
The temple was built over the healing well. It was said Hope an Aspect of the Goddess came to Ayre during a time of famine and draught and struck her walking stick on a rock and out sprang water. The water of this well was used for blessings and healings.
The day of the ceremony the priestesses lit up the temple of the Goddess with many candles. The inside of the temple was painted in many shades of gold, copper and silver. Murals of the many aspects of the Goddess were painted on the walls. Beautiful metal filigree benches lined the walls.
The altar consisted of four arches facing the cardinal directions. There was no paint on the arches or the well. The priestesses painted spirals in different colors all over the stone tiled floor.
When Liona handed Ambyr over to the high priestess for the blessing, Ambyr looked solemn for a moment and then smiled widely. The Priestess took Ambyr and raised her above the center of the well and said;
“Ambyr of Ayre, you are a child of the Mother Goddess open yourself to receive her blessing!” The priestess walked over to the northern arch, sprinkled water on Ambyr from the well and said, “Ambyr of Ayre, always look to the North for wisdom and guidance.” The priestess walked to the eastern arch, “Ambyr of Ayre look to the East for understanding and compassion.” The priestess walked to the southern arch and said, “Remember Ambyr of Ayre to look at the world with wonder and curiosity.” Then she walked to the western arch the priestess sprinkled water on Ambyr and said, “Ambyr of Ayre, always listen from your heart, for this is where the truth of your beingness breathes.”
When the priestess finished the ceremony she walked over to Liona and handed Ambyr back to her. Before the priestess backed away from Ambyr she placed her hands on Ambyr’s forehead and heart and said, “The Goddess has blessed you. She has surrounded you with Her Light. Always remember you are guided, guarded, protected and connected to Her at all times, Ambyr of Ayre!”
Ambyr held the priestesses hands during the blessing and watched the priestess. When the priestess lifted her hand from Ambyr’s forehead there was a mark, a shadow of a spiral. Liona looked closely at Ambyr and then at the priestess, ‘Look, look at her forehead.”
The priestess looked. Then she looked at Liona, “She will bring peace to you, my Lady and others. Take good care of her.”
Liona looked at Ambyr and knew Ambyr already brought peace to her and much more.