Sun-Phoenix Palace
Hua Ying woke slowly, she didn't know what time it was nor the day, the last thing she remembers was falling with flames around her.
You are awake asked Chenric as she walked in.
Chenric how long was I gone asked Hua Ying
Two months said Chenric, you've been asleep two months.
But how is that possible? Was I so damaged in my mortal trial that I slept for two months asked Hua Ying confused.
Mortal trial? master what is the last thing you remember asked Chenric
Hua Ying turned her silver eyes and stared at Chenric, you should know, I went down for my mortal trials we were in battle the three great clans got together and fought the Wen Sect for their cruelty, I was stabbed, and I fell. Why was there fire? Did I perhaps fall into fire?
Master, I think it's best I go fetch your mother, do not move said Chenric as she turned to leave.
Chenric has Suibian and the others woken yet asked Hua Ying
They have, they are out in the training hall, said Chenric more confused then left and closed the door.
As she was about to leave the sun-Phoenix palace Xie Lian, Hua Tianshi and Wang Fang walked in.
How did you know I was going to call on you asked Chenric even more confused.
Has my son woken? Asked Xie Lian
Just but what he says is confusing said Chenric and then explained what Hua Ying had said.
My son believes he is in his original fate paled Xie Lian, how is that possible, Wang Fang we need to see him.
You may enter the Fountian Hall, the doors have been sealed, Tai Zi Danxia what of the children asked Chenric
When they arrive let them in said Xie Lian then walked to Hua Ying
A-Ying? Asked Xie Lian as the three walked into the room.
Mother, what are you doing here, this room is forbidden it can hurt your spiritual essence said Hua Ying
Chenric said it is sealed and we may enter replied Xie Lian as he sat next to Hua Ying
Mother where is my brother asked Hua Ying
Brother? A-Ying you have no brother said Xie Lian confused
Yes, I do, my twin, why are you all acting this way and who is that asked Hua Ying pointing to Hua Tianshi
That is A-Shi said Xie Lian, you remember A-Shi do you not.
Hua Ying looked at Hua Tianshi then grabbed his head as the images flowed, that's right A-Shi my twin the one that had the immortality I had sacrificed for groaned Hua Ying what happened mother? why would I do that? why is my head hurting? Who am I? Asked Hua Ying.
A-Ying, you are my son and daughter remember asked Xie Lian, do you not remember anything at all?
I woke up mother, I remember falling into fire, then when you mentioned A-Shi, I know who she is I just do not know why said Hua Ying.
Brother, what of the children asked Hua Tianshi
What children asked Hua Ying. Then passed out and fell onto Xie Lian's lap
Wang Fang came quickly and looked Hua Ying over, then shook his head. Tai Zi Danxia it is what I had said the darkness is thick in his mind. He remembers nothing and is fighting that is why he has passed out said Wang Fang.
What is to be done asked Xie Lian
Only thing is meditation and to remind him of who he is said Wang Fang as Suibian, ChenQing, Ying and Yang came to the room.
A-Ying doesn't remember he only remembers his true fate the one that was written for him said Hua Tianshi.
So, he believes he is a maiden and you a master asked Yin
Yes, replied Hua Tianshi
Does he know who he is asked Yang
We believe he knows his original fate said Hua Tianshi
Does he know us asked ChenQing
Yes, he does. Said Hua Tianshi
But he remembers nothing of his soulmate, the children, nothing asked Suibian as his face fell further.
I am afraid not said Hua Tianshi
Do we keep them away asked Yin as she had tears in her eyes
No, we cannot do that! They need their mother as their mother needs them. Retorted Suibian.
That is right he lost his memory once and regained it, he will regain it again said ChenQing
We need to let father handle the mortal realm and Lan Zhan said Hua Tianshi
A-Sang isn't going to like this said Xie Lian as he stood up, alright I will head over to Ling Wen and have her ask barcode to head over to He Xuan so he can handle the ghost realm.
Hua Ying woke up that night and his head pained he still got up and walked out of the fountain hall once he reached his Divan his guardians stood in front of him and kneeled.
I am sure that I have told you before that this is not necessary said Hua Ying as Chenric came through with wine.
We do this because we have been told not to speak of anything that might harm you said ChenQing.
Hua Ying took the cup and turned it in her mouth then looked at them with admiration.
I was not going to ask you anything, I remember some of it I had a gruesome trial and put you all through a lot of misery, for that I am sorry said Hua Ying
What do you remember asked Suibian as he got up.
Broken body, being eaten alive, torture, betrayed, ridiculed. It was much more than I expected, anyway I will be going out do you want to join me asked Hua Ying.
A-Ying I do not think that is wise said Chenric
When have I ever done anything that is wise asked Hua Ying with a smile then got up, is white and red all I own she asked as she walked to her room.
Chenric immediately went after Hua Ying, after some time Hua Ying returned, her loose white hair was twined golden wire that held opened buds of bleeding hearts and red and black poppies, her under undergarment was maple leaf red and she wore her black robes her outer garment however was white as snow with the golden white lotus and the red lotus at the bottom as her red, black and gold wraith butterflies fly up encircling a beautiful dragon Phoenix, Hua Ying twirled around and smiled
What do you think she asked
I still do not understand A-Ying said Yin.
We are going to make flowers bloom smiled Hua Ying as she walked out the door of the palace and scattered to the mortal world
Yang quickly tell Tai Zi Danxia what happened, Yin tell the children said ChenQing then they all went their separate ways.
ChenQing and Suibian with Hua Ying and Yang to Xie Lian and Yin went to paradise manor.
Wen Palace (communication Hall)
WHY IS IT EVERYTIME I FUCKING THINK THIS FAMILY IS SAFE... OUR A-YING IS SAFE THIS HAPPENS roared Feng Xin as Ling Wen and Xie Lian stood within the imperial communication room
Tai Zi Danxia what now asked Qu Ming
Most of us aren't in court yet that is why I used the imperial communication array, right now there is nothing we can do sighed Xie Lian
The murmurs got louder and louder.
What does the Phoenix Queen say asked Pei Ming
I am sure that Tianshi has already alerted her on what has happened, she is either going to try burn the darkness from his mind or have him train to remove it himself said Xie Lian
Until then what do we do? Asked little Pei
What more can we do A-Ying thinks he is a she so we should treat it as such we also do not know what all he knows, he never asked about the children or San Lang said Xie Lian
But they will see their mother will they not asked Shi QingXuan
We have no plans on keeping them away said Xie Lian, but it might be difficult for DiSung.
Yang appeared and kneeled in front of everyone, Tai Zi Danxia, A-Ying regained consciousness, he had left the Sun-Phoenix Palace.
Where is he now asked Xie Lian as he paled, and every other god went silent.
The mortal realm said Yang
DOES HE NOT KNOW THAT IT IS DANGEROUS roared Feng Xin
He remembers all the bad that has happened he still believes it was a mortal trial said Yang
Where is your sister asked Ling Wen
Gone to the children, we are ordered by eldest said Yang
That is fine, just wait I shall come with said Xie Lian
Tai Zi Danxia the children said Shi QingXuan
It is fine, the reason for it, they can find their mother anywhere and San Lang will be with them, I must leave so I can join them said Xie Lian and he and Yang left the imperial communications Hall.
Yang, go to your sister, let San Lang know that they are not to be seen or heard said Xie Lian
As you wish said Yang then left
After leaving Ling Wen's Hall, Xie Lian sat on one of the benches and clutched his heart as the tears fell down his face,
this was supposed to be all over, my son was supposed to be happy and whole. He whispered
I believe the same said fate as she came to sit next to him, I don't see his fate anymore because he once again changed it, I cannot write his fate anymore because the pages remain empty, I am so useless when it comes to the one person, we were all trying to protect.
Sister this is not your fault growled a boy
Dark star I assume said Xie Lian as he looked up
Yeah, that's me I control the misfortune in every one's fate, and you gave me a lot to satisfy me grinned dark star.
My brother here has a way but when A-Ying finds the truth all the truth he is going to be angry, and it wouldn't be wise for him to be anywhere near the heavens said Fate
What is this way asked Xie Lian
Dark star frowned, honestly, I have never done it before and I hate seeing my sister this unhappy and I like the bastard, Tai Zi Danxia have you ever tried ripping off a bandage on a wound and the bandage is stuck and with each pull it brings pain? Asked Dark star, of course you have, bearing those terms in mind I am going to do just that.
Won't that shatter him asked Xie Lian
It should I mean, it will but that it way we are doing it over a two-month period rather at once said dark star
So, for his healing you need to torture him asked Xie Lian
Dark star grinned you got it your royal highness. I can help him remember the family today or I can start at the beginning.
Brother it would be best started fate
I know, you're such a killjoy fine I will do it your way as dark star grabbed his sister and kissed her forehead. Well, let me go see the bastard and get this over with.
Wait, I haven't even approved of it yet, San lang doesn't even know said Xie Lian, I need time to think this through.
I wasn't asking for your permission; I came here out of courtesy... which I never do stated dark star and left.
Let him be, right now this is the only way to help and the only way we can intervene said fate
But, A-Ying said Xie Lian, he will be in pain.
No, he won't what my ignorant brother failed to mention is little one will be deep in meditation, so he won't feel dark star ripping the dark seal on his mind, give him two months. I feel little one's true phoenix form will awakened as well said fate
So, it isn't the bird asked Xie Lian shocked
No, four lives, four appearances, the mortal is his seventeen selves, the darkness we all know how deadly he looks, the otherworldly goddess and the phoenix, have you not asked once why it is the Sun-Phoenix Palace, or Lotus Phoenix Hall or in the celestial realm it's the fire Phoenix or in Yuandao it's sun. Moon, lotus, phoenix? Asked fate
I just assumed he loved the bird said Xie Lian like his father is obsessed with paradise said Xie Lian as he blushed anyway A-Ying Is not here he is right now in the mortal realm
Xie Lian, Hua Ying's most powerful form is the phoenix, she is darkness and healing, mother and immortal and she retains all her emotions of being mortal said fate, this change will be the last and it will show her true self. We already know where little one is, you should go now and let your partner and him know then bring the children here to see their mother once last time before Dark star begins.
He will remember them, A-Ying will be with A-Zhan? asked Xie Lian
Yes, the children are now at their father with Crimson rain sought flower they will meet him in Yiling where the statue is but only the young master will be seen and heard. That is what dark star said he would do and that is what dark star will do, little one needs something to hold on to like an anchor and the bond he shares with the children is a great anchor for his mind said fate. Then she followed the path dark star.
Xie Lian stood there and wondered how he would control two out of control males when I thought came to mind and he opened and array and walked.
Paradise Manor
ZhiRuo... DiSung called Yin
Yin? What is the matter asked Hua Cheng as he walked out the children's bedroom with them in tow.
It is requested that you are to come with me said Yin as her brother appeared.
Have you told them asked Yang
No brother I haven't what are you doing here asked Yin
Tai Zi Danxia asked me to return to you, saying that they are not to be heard or seen said Yang
WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON shouted Hua Cheng
My apologies, A-Ying has woken, and he has gone to the mortal realm to bloom flowers said Yin, ChenQing has told me to bring the children.
What of his memories asked Hua DiSung
DiSung, your mother still does not recognize anyone other than Hua ChengZhu and Tai Zi Danxia, us and Chenric, he still believes he is she and that she is just a goddess said Yin
I shall come to, if little demon does not remember and loses control the mortal realm will be fucked.
Father... we have to tell father and fetch him said Hua DiSung
I agree reluctantly said Hua ZhiRuo
Then let us go said Hua Cheng
Cloud Recesses (Gentian Cottage)
The five arrived at the cottage and they heard Wangji playing in the distance, following the music they came to a cold cave, Hua ZhiRuo walked in without watching her surroundings. There on a stone Dias was Lan Zhan playing with his eyes closed as Beauty fluttered on his forehead, the tears streamed down his face, Hua ZhiRuo walked up cautiously and placed her small hand on his shoulder.
Father, she said quietly
Lan Zhan opened his eyes to see his children and Hua Cheng, as the last core stuck Wangji vibrated then quietened, Lan Zhan just stared.
Father. Mother is in the mortal realm said Hua ZhiRuo
Where asked Lan Zhan as he took out his handkerchief and wiped his face clean.
Yiling, mother is playing for the flowers said Hua Zhiruo
Why were you crying asked Hua DiSung as he came over
Because too much has happened that I knew nothing of said Lan Zhan
So, you have been hiding here and reminiscing asked Hua Cheng
What else can I do; you have already said he does not remember said Lan Zhan
Father, do you want to see mommy asked Hua DiSung
I would DiSung said Lan Zhan
Understand we can go there but once we reach neither of you will be able to see or hear us said Hua Cheng
Tai Zi Danxia said it is best this way said Yang.
Yiling Mounds
As Hua Ying's feet touched the ground the land woke up to greet her happily, she laughed as the trees swayed to touch her and the flowers bloomed sending their fragrance up in the air, ChenQing took out the black bamboo dizi and as she played the notes Hua Ying swayed to the movement, ghost flames danced along with Hua Ying as she smiled freely and danced, she knew she was beloved by all even since her birth she was special.
Once ChenQing finished, Hua Ying took out her Pipa and placed it at her side then closed her eyes, she didn't need to think of a song because it always came to her but this time she listened to the land as it started playing a tune she knew, thus she started playing WangXian, the song itself bought tears to her eyes but she wasn't unhappy, she was longing for someone she did not know, once the final note was played, she opened her eyes and in front of her was a man dressed in white and he stared at her with longing.
My apologies said Hua Ying bowing, I know there is a temple nearby, but this place has always been home to me.
It is fine said Lan Zhan as he walked up, do you know the score you just played?
My home requested it said Hua Ying smiling as she looked up to the stars, it speaks of longing and regret, it speaks of a love so deep that if not careful can shatter the heart, the person who wrote it, loved his soulmate to the point he regretted not being at his side and the longing that he felt between choosing his soulmate or his duties. She explained
You speak as if you know the heart of it said Lan Zhan
Hua Ying then turned her head to look at him, truly look at him, do I know you she asked
Tell me if you were in his place what would you choose asked Lan Zhan
You're asking the wrong person as I died for my love so that he would not have to choose between me and his family, I died so that I could end the tyranny, I died so that the family I had at the would not have to suffer anymore she said as she scrutinized him.
No, you did not die for your love, you left him behind to suffer the longing even more than when you were here said Lan Zhan
Hua Ying's eyes opened wide as she took a step back and placed a hand on her heart, it's you... you're here... how?
Look around you A-Ying what do you see asked Lan Zhan.
Hua Ying finally looked at the flowers and realized they were meant for her, her return, Lan Zhan stepped closer and slowly placed his hand on Hua Ying's face.
I waited three months, thirteen years and two years after that, when can you cease my longing, when can I finally be at your side asked Lan Zhan
You shouldn't be here whispered Hua Ying as the tears filled her eyes.
I am where I should be right at your side said Lan Zhan then wrapped his arm around Hua Ying's waist and kissed her.
Hua Cheng and Xie Lian covered the children's eyes as they kissed, Shi QingXuan had a breeze play around them so they both looked ethereal as the wind played with their hair and their robes fluttered in the breeze, Lan Zhan forgot in that moment that they were being watched but he was sure this was the last time he would ever be able to show his A-Ying his true feelings. In that one kiss Lan Zhan had conveyed his love, his regret the pain he had felt when he thought he had lost him but most of all that he was sorry for all the pain he had ever caused.
In that one moment Hua Ying accepted it all as his memories washed over him like a tidal wave, he remembered it all his true self as he wrapped his arms around Lan Zhan's neck and stood on his toes to bring them closer, in this moment he wanted nothing more than this to be with the one he wanted, the one he could never have, the one that had caused him so much pain, the one he had to say goodbye to then he scattered.
Lan Zhan stood there in the middle of the mounds, he reached up and touched his lips as the tears ran down his face, he knew Hua Ying had said Goodbye and he wanted to share at least one loving memory before they parted.
The children, Xie Lian and Hua Cheng revealed themselves to Lan Zhan and Hua DiSung walked slowly up to his father and he wrapped his arms around his father's leg.
He said goodbye said Lan Zhan
It isn't goodbye said Xie Lian as he walked forward, we have a way to save him.
My love, Wang Fang said that even if he does the chance is greater that he would be lost said Hua Cheng
The twin stars came to me my love, they can save him with a price said Xie Lian
What price I will willingly pay said Lan Zhan as he stared at Xie Lian
Neither of us can pay, A-Ying needs to be the one said Xie Lian
My love what is the price asked Hua Cheng
Dark star is waiting at in the Fountain Hall, he is going to look for the memory of the children so he can remember them so that they become his anchors, then he is going to start ripping the darkness from his mind slowly explained Xie Lian
Alright I still do not understand said Hua DiSang
How much pain asked Lan Zhan as he fisted his hands.
Enough that if dark star does it all at once it can shatter his mind said Xie Lian
ARE THEY OUT OF THEIR FUCKING MINDS roared Hua Cheng
San Lang, this is the only way said Xie Lian, I want our son back whole and not dying
I am guessing that Dark star is going to block the pain for us said Hua ZhiRuo as she crept under Hua Cheng's arms and held him.
I do not know the details; all I know is that we are needed there said Xie Lian
Then let me go and ask before he starts, father don't worry, if Dark star says he can do it he will, mommy is beloved of the realms including the stars said Hua DiSung with a smile then disappeared.
You planned this didn't you, my love asked Hua Cheng
The only way to calm the both of you down is with the two that has stolen your heart San Lang
Tell me did you agree with this asked Hua Cheng
No, I was told that they were going to do it whether we accept it or not, he cannot be like this said Xie Lian
No, he cannot become a vassal said Hua Cheng
Vassal? Asked Xie Lian
Your granddaughter here found some interesting news when she sneaked out with E-Ming and went to her father meeting Tianshi afterwards we went to the dungeons and had an interesting conversation said Hua Cheng as he took out the memory ball, want to see?
Please said Xie Lian and Lan Zhan together, a flower grew from the ground and cupped the crystal ball within its petals, once both memories were finished Xie Lian threw up and Lan Zhan paled.
Your daughter A-Zhan is truly like my son said Xie Lian weakly
Mn was all Lan Zhan could say, he kept on being beaten down by Hua Ying was suffering through, and instead of receiving answers he had more questions.
We need to leave said Xie Lian still weak, but we shall come when it is time. Hua Cheng scattered into his silver butterflies leaving Lan Zhan alone in the Yiling mounds.
Lan Zhan stood there thinking of everything when he finally staggering over to Hua Ying's statue and sat down as the tears fell, once again his soulmate would be in pain and there was nothing, he could do but wait.
Sun-Phoenix Palace
Hua Ying appeared within the door of the palace and she fell to the ground as she cried at the unfairness of it all, she wanted a life and a family with Lan Zhan she wanted to drive her family up the wall, she wanted to tease her brother and watch him grow to be the most powerful but because of one simple mistake she had not only hurt herself but also those around her, she should have never gone to Yiling, she should have never gone to her mortal home and danced among the flowers, she was stupid and naïve to think he wouldn't be there, Hua Ying finally screamed as her flames over took her and the palace itself shook, Hua Cheng arrived in time and placed her to sleep, Hua DiSung and Hua ZhiRuo walked up and sat down by their mother as they took control of her flames and made them die down, afterwards Hua ZhiRuo stood up and walked out not once looking back, Xie Lian looked at Hua Cheng who nodded and followed his granddaughter whereas Suibian picked up Hua Ying and walked back to the Fountain Hall as Xie Lian took the crying DiSung in his arms.
It will all be fine; we can save him said Xie Lian
How? asked Hua DiSung
With my help said Dark star as he walked in.
What are you going to do asked Hua DiSung
I am going to torture the bastard and rip the darkness from his mind before it can do anymore damage sneered Dark Star
What my brother means to say is, he is going to wake little one up so you can see him before we begin the cleansing said fate
Can you really bring my mother back asked Hua DiSung
Little heavenly prince, I can do more than just bring him back. I can make it so no one can hurt him again said Dark Star as he cupped Hua DiSung's face, do not fret when I am done you will see him before we truly begin.
We are linked to mother, when she went through the Trail by fire ZhiRuo took everything Apon herself and blocked it from me, will she be going through the same asked Hua DiSung
No heavenly prince, this is for your mother only, neither of you will feel a thing I will make sure of it said Dark Star
Alright I will tell ZhiRuo and we shall wait here smiled Hua DiSung
Tell your father as well little prince and tell him to expect a visit within two months.
Yiling
Father? Called Hua ZhiRuo as she walked into the unfinished temple
Mn replied Lan Zhan as he sat in front of Hua Ying's statue, leaning against it in an unlike Lan manner.
Are you alright asked Hua ZhiRuo
He said goodbye said Lan Zhan, the person I had loved all my life said goodbye with a kiss. Then I hear he is going to be tortured and why he is going to be tortured.
Hua ZhiRuo sat next to her father and sighed;
When I felt her presence in wangji I already knew something was wrong I just didn't know how wrong, the lance it was meant to kill mother's heart, but by killing mother's memories it kills her healing heart, if mother's heart dies, she can easily take mother and we would never know, so if this is the only way then I would rather have mother than an imposter said Hua ZhiRuo
Lan Zhan looked at his daughter, she did so much look like him but A-Ying was there too not only in temper it was the small smiles she gave and the sneer when she spoke of something vile.
ZhiRuo you may look like me but you are truly your mother said Lan Zhan making his daughter smile.
"Ruo-Ruo, where are you?
With father.
You're with father?
What do you want DiSung?
Dark star is going to save mother, mother will be ok.
Are you sure?
He is with mother now explaining things, he said to tell father to expect a visit within two months and that we to tell you that mother torment is only meant for her we won't feel a thing, also that after this she will never be able to get mother again. You are needed here"
Father, I am needed by mother, go home wait for mother said Hua ZhiRuo
Lan Zhan gazed at his daughter in confusion, what do you mean asked Lan Zhan
DarkStar is about to begin, DiSung and I are needed as anchors, we won't feel what mother is going through this time either and that they are going to make sure that mother is protected Akeldama can never try take hold of mother. He said to expect a visit within two months. Mother will be fine, take care of great uncle when we return, we will bring Grandfather Qing as well smiled Hua ZhiRuo then flashed away in her flames.
Lan Zhan was dazed as he sat there, trying to make sense of what he had just heard.
She is right you know, we only bought you here because it would be something he would want, but now that little demon can and will be saved you are needed at home said Hua Cheng
So, it's true said Lan Zhan with hope
A-Zhan, my little demon has never stopped loving you, he will never, you and your children are his reason for living, all four of them but right now DiSung and ZhiRuo are needed as an anchor, to give him that reason said Hua Cheng.
Then I shall do as you ask said Lan Zhan as he got up
You know when she left, I had thought she would enter the dungeons but instead she chose you, you have grown on your daughter said Hua Cheng as he threw is dice, one more thing, I need your memories so that you are remembered this time.
I will give you anything willingly if it helps him recover, the children still need him said Lan Zhan
My boy, so do you. Said Hua Cheng, honestly in the beginning I was jealous of my son's attention towards you, even threw a fit when you had told him that you were going to take him away from us because you won't share, now you can have him all because I have my grandchildren but know this it is your turn to fight for his attention between the children he laughed
I have my ways smiled Lan Zhan
He took out a glass ball and handed it to Lan Zhan, unknown to him Hua Cheng designed it to place every memory, thought and feeling from the time that Hua Ying went missing in the Yiling mounds up until now, When Lan Zhan handed him back the memory ball Hua Cheng pointed at the portal which had opened taking Lan Zhan back home once closed Hua Chen scattered into his silver butterflies making it for home.
Sun-Phoenix palace
A-Ying, this you, is not you, the fate that you remember is not the one you went through said fate
But lonely star how is that possible asked Hua Ying
Easy love, you remember the fire, that was you. You were that phoenix that was lanced it didn't burn you said Fate
Then my mortal trial, Lan Zhan? Said Hua Ying
It still happened but differently now my brother here is going to help you retrieve a memory so it can be an anchor said fate, are you willing?
Hua Ying looked up with hopeful eyes, if this means I can be with my A-Zhan then yes said Hua Ying
That's my good little one said fate then she stood up walked over to her brother and placed a hand on his shoulder before walking out.
Are you ready for this asked Dark star
I have already made my choice said Hua Ying as he sat in the middle of the fountain Hall with the doors once again open and his guardians at their places.
Do not fight it or I will knock you out, go with the pain; it will be hard. There is a memory I need to find before we can begin said dark star.
Yes, I know an anchor said Hua Ying can we....
Dark star didn't let Hua Ying finish as he had already grabbed hold of his mind and started pulling, Hua Ying gripped his robes and gritted his teeth but he did not fight he had to concentrate on the flow of energies, even with the guardians there if he started pulling too much it meant he was fighting, if he took to little he'd pass out if he tried numbing the pain instead of following it, he could shatter his mind. What felt like hours Dark start retracted and the memory slowly bloomed in Hua Ying, he had children, twins.... their names ZhiRuo and DiSung they were beautiful, he watched as they played and tormented each other, truly a gift worth having. Hua Ying was covered in sweat and breathing hard he opened his eyes.
You are a bastard Hua Ying growled then laughed, thank you.
Well, the next time we do this you won't feel a thing said dark star.
How come you look like you just stood there while I look as though I have been in a fight asked Hua Ying
Because while I am prefect you are not laughed dark star
I hate you said Hua Ying smiling
I have a club want to join?
...Mother... Mommy...
Hua Ying look to the door and saw his children then opened his arms, the children rushed in and fell into his arms, and both were crying.
Hush now, hush, I am fine, I remember you cooed Hua Ying
But... but you don't remember it all cried Hua DiSung
But I will remember it all, I will remember everything smiled Hua Ying, Dark star is here, and he will help.
Hua Ying then took out four necklaces he handed the pure white crystal to Hua ZhiRuo and the onyx crystal to Hua DiSung.
These are given to me by my great grandmother sister of the pillars said Hua Ying as he removed his own fire Crystal, they will help you when in need, they will protect you, when you cannot and they will keep you forever linked to me said Hua Ying as he handed the other two one of the shining sun and the other of the midnight sky, father give these two to the Song Twins with the same message and warn them that their guardians should wake as they place them. It can only be removed upon death and the next heir; it doesn't have to be their own children either.
I will do that A-Ying said Hua Cheng
How long asked Hua ZhiRuo
For two months, promise me you will stay safe and in the borders for two months do not leave without your grandparents, A-Yu or Yin Yu and please see your father, don't spy and don't stay away said Hua Ying
We promise... we promise said the twins together, grandfather is pissed said Hua ZiRuo
As well as he should, dark star never gave them an option said Hua Ying, so fetch them, I cannot move, please.
Hua ZhiRuo got up and left while Hua DiSung was still tight in his mother embrace, when Hua Cheng and Xie Lian came in with Chenric following closely behind Hua Ying could see his father wasn't happy.
Daddy said Hua Ying as he pouted
I am still not happy said Hua Cheng as he came and kneeled by his son and embraced him.
I know, this is the only way than becoming a vassal is it not asked Hua Ying
But for two months... is it worth it asked Hua Cheng
Is it not better than truly dying asked Hua Ying, did mother not tell you what happened with A-Shi?
He did, alright but I want to add one more memory to complete the puzzle said Hua Cheng as he handed the ball to Chenric. You will understand Hua Cheng said as he looked at his son who was confused.
I trust you, daddy the need to go to the realms ZhiRuo needs to go to Yama and DiSung needs to go to Long Wang in the nine realms... they have to start their training said Hua Ying
Do you realize you are missing out yet again asked Hua Cheng
Yes said Hua Ying as he looked down, but for their own protection it is a must said Hua Ying
Alright enough with the family drama, he has his anchors now we need to get started or it will take more time growled Dark star and I am missing out on misfortunes.
Surely, they can live without you sneered Hua Ying
I love to watch them work sneered Dark star back.
Little one drink this, its moonflower, it will put you in a trance like state with will help you go into deep meditation said Fate.
You're making my son high? Asked Xie Lian
Yes, yes, I am or would you like to wait a day? Asked fate
Sorry, all this is new said Xie Lian
It is fine, come we need to leave as Hua Ying handed the empty vial back then kissed Hua DiSung and Hua Zhiruo, be good, be safe, mother loves you then let them go, the thing he saw was his family standing by the entrance as the door closed, then he closed his eyes.
Cloud Recesses
It had been nearly two months since Hua Ying went into deep meditation and everyone was waiting his return, Lan Sizhui started training harder than ever he was almost at Lan Zhan level, yet he had never stopped going on night hunts. He was always the one in the middle of the chaos along with Jin Ling
Hua ZhiRuo and Hua DiSung along with Yin Yu and Hua Xuanyu always took the time to visit Lan Zhan and Lan Sizhui, sometimes even taking him away from where they were night hunting to spend time with them all, Lan Zhan also took the opportunity to make all Hua Ying's favorite foods that Jin Yanli had taught him, they ate as a family four children, their father and uncle/guardian, many times the Nie brothers, ZeWu-Jun and Lan Qiren would join and the laughter was always heard within the Hanshi.
On the last days of the third week Hua ZhiRuo had bought Lan QingHeng-Jun and tears ran between brothers and it was a happy family reunion, each had their own Hua Ying story and, in the month, and three weeks tales were told of his exploits.
Then on the last week, Jin Ling was bought home, Lan Zhan and ZeWu-Jun rushed from cloud Recesses as the Nie brothers rushed from the Nie sect. Xie Lian rushed in and went to see Jin Ling who had awoken and was in much pain as he explained that dark creatures ambushed them outside Yiling they had taken SiZhui while the villagers chased them away from almost killing Lan Jingyi and Ouyang ZiZhen, with SiZhui missing Huaisang and Lan Zhan searched all over and not hearing a whisper, he then decided to head back to cloud Recesses as Nie Huaisang searched the Gobi Desert, since it was still a place forbidden to him. Jin Ling stayed with Lan Jingyi at Cloud Recesses and soon the family found out that Jin Ling had feelings towards their very own. As Lan Zhan walked back to the to the Jingshi to see if there were any clues, he was attacked and no matter how hard he had fought he was still injured as a spear pierced his heart.
As the Lan Sect joined the fray and someone run to call Lan Qiren the person that stabbed Lan Zhan came forth.
'Since you do not wish to be with our mistress, you can join your soulmate in the afterlife'
That was the last thing that Lan Zhan heard before he collapsed to the ground bleeding. The fight was over before it even started and those that survived gathered their dead and vanished. Lan Zhan was taken immediately to the Jingshi and the healers did everything they could, but he was fading.
Lan Qiren was beside himself as he had no idea how to call on anyone, so he tried A-Ying fire message and let his brother know what had happened. While Lan Qiren sat beside Lan Zhan a fair maiden entered the Jingshi and went straight to Lan Zhan.
Don't worry old man I slowed whatever is attacking he won't die yet said Hua Tianshi
But he will die asked Lan Qiren
That I am unsure of, if A-Ying was here it would be a different story, but he isn't said Hua Tianshi
First SiZhui now Wangji said Lan Qiren softly
What did you say? What happened to A-Yuan asked Hua Tianshi as she spun around to face Lan Qiren
I thought you knew, two weeks ago him, Jingyi, Jin Ling and Ouyang ZiZhen was attacked outside Yiling, Wangji just returned home after not finding anything said Lan Qiren, Xie Lian was there he knew.
When I get hold of my mother said Hua Tianshi as she rubbed her temples, I need to go and look on the children. Make sure they are safe I shall return then scattered into her fireflies.
Just like our family the elders withhold the pain away from the children sighed Lan Qiren
Sun-Phoenix palace
HOW COULD YOU?! roared Hua Tianshi as she walked in facing Xie Lian
A-Shi calm down what is the matter asked Hua Cheng as he placed Xie Lian behind him
SIZHUI TAKEN, NOW A-ZHAN IS SEVERLY HURT! AND NO ONE HAS SEEN XUANYU SINCE THIS MORNING roared Hua Tianshi
What do you mean? Asked Xie Lian
Ask you, if I had known about SiZhui and Xuanyu I would've watched them instead but no, I wasn't told and I left them, A-Yu and A-Yuan is gone shouted Hua Tianshi
We didn't want you know you have enough to deal with as it is. Explained Xie Lian
Have either one of you thought that A-Yuan is A-Ying's son as well and not just A-Zhan's, why else YOU SAW THE SAME AS I DID IN QISHAN MOTHER!!! Now... now all his eldest children are gone, and Lan Zhan is going to die, THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT Hua Tianshi shouted and she turned around
Hua Tianshi where are you going shouted Hua Cheng
I am going to find my brother's eldest children and try find a way to help his soulmate and not stand around like simple ghouls waiting for a miracle she sneered and if anything happens to either one of them, I will hold you both accountable, then Hua Tianshi stormed out.
She's right San Lang, this time this is our fault said Xie Lian as he held Hua Cheng back before he chased after her, leave her let her do what she must, FengHuang, Ban Yue and Yuandao is already in an uproar over A-Yu, I didn't care enough about the Lan child, I was selfish, I didn't want A-Ying to go back.
My love, he cannot go back even if he doesn't want to, you should know this. Never mind that now we must find the two children and I need to go see A-Zhan said Hua Cheng as he kissed Xie Lian then walked out.
What have I done whispered Xie Lian and broke down.
Fate looked at what was happening from the stars, she knew that is Hua Ying didn't come out in time Lan Zhan, Lan Sizhui and Hua Xuanyu would die, she couldn't see the children either, something was wrong. She searched the stars for some sign and sign, but without her brother here she couldn't find anything, for almost two months he had been at the Sun-Phoenix Palace he needed time to heal as well, she remembered that it didn't take much to convince him to help as he had felt as she did, Hua Ying and Hua Tianshi was dealt a bad hand and they both did everything they could to change it. True she did not lie she could not do anything about Hua Ying's fate but she never said that her brother couldn't either, in truth Dark Star being the star of misfortune helped Hua Ying at every turn it was he who had helped the prayer get through all those years ago and had the dogs bark instead of just growl, it was he, that threw every obstacle in Hua Ying's way to make him stronger so that Hua Ying could handle what was to come but everything had a price with each helping hand Hua Ying's misfortunes grew, it had broken fate, as it had broken Hua Ying that he shattered himself, since then either the star of fate or the star of misfortune could touch him, he was truly free, hope is a fickle thing and Xie Lian once again changed the course by trying to keep Hua Ying and the twins safe, he had only cared for his own blood and not the children that Hua Ying had taken in and raised, now all the children are gone from her sights, she could not see them at all.
What is she supposed to do now? Fate looked down at the worlds and smiled at the people, animals, shifters and immortals living their lives or trying to find the children, Nie Huaisang had even taken Wen Ning with to find the Hyra-scorpion crab, BanYue released all her snakes, Kemo along with his regiment ran out tightening security, yet here she was unable to give them any sign.
Sign fate whispered... sign... that's it, not a sign a connection, what she needed was a connection and she had one, one that is about to be very angry. She left her star and shot down and entered the Sun-Phoenix palace.
Get up, find Hua Cheng, bring the twins home. she said as she walked in and walked down the corridor and stopped in front of the fountain Hall.
I'm sorry but I cannot let you pass said Chenric who had her arms up
Chenric as much as I love and respect you right now, is not the time to stop me said fate as she pushed past, once she entered it was dark with green and white swirls.
So, this is what it looks like when the doors open whispered fate
SISTER WHAT ARE YOU DOING, GET OUT roared Dark Star
I CANNOT, I NEED A CONNECTION, HE NEEDS TO WAKE UP shouted fate back
SISTER WHAT ARE YOU ON ABOUT? YOU NEED TO LEAVE IT IS NOT SAFE FOR YOU HERE. Shouted Dark star
THE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN TAKEN! A-YU AND A-YUAN HAVE BEEN TAKEN AND LAN ZHAN IS ON THE BRINK OF DEATH! shouted fate.
That bitch!
Even though it was a whisper both stars heard it as plain as the skies, Dark star was thrown against the wall, where fate was standing, she couldn't move, she was frozen held in place, she was thoughtless, she had forgotten Hua Ying could not be anywhere near the heavenly court once the progress was completed, the backlash would destroy everything and yet she still could not move, Hua Ying was beautiful as the flames danced over is body as it shifted from male to female, he was neither and yet he was both, his hair was a cascade of white with an inch of fire orange, sunshine yellow and onyx at the end his features stayed the same as his goddess from but in those silver eyes was rage and it burned, his nails was long and silver reminding fate of his bird form sharp as blades, his fingertips where back and while from the joint below that was red, this was Hua Ying in both forms to makeup on complete.
*Cough, cough* sister call Dark star hoarsely, he ripped the last part off himself, he is pissed but safe, no backlash.
Dark Star you idiot said an angelic melodious voice, move next time said Hua Ying as he came forward and helped Dark star up and healed him at the same time.
How do you feel asked Dark star
Whole said Hua Ying grinning
Good, looks like we healed your heart as well smiled Dark Star
You're a bastard but, thank you smiled Hua Ying
Yeah, don't get used to it, there is nothing more I can do for you said Dark star
There is one thing you can do, help your sister, find my children, both of my children said Hua Ying
They left as Hua Ying turned to find his guardians kneeling before him.
Get up what is all this? Go get yourselves looked after then we go look for the children once the stars return said Hua Ying and turned to walk out, he was immediately embraced
Mommy, I am fine, and I will find them said Hua Ying as he wrapped his arms around Xie Lian's shoulders, you shouldn't be in here it is still dangerous he whispered
I do not care it was my fault in the first place cried Xie Lian
How is it your fault because A-Shi said so? A-Shi isn't a mother yet but when she is she will realize her mistake Hua Ying said as he turned his eyes towards his sister and softened his expression more.
Brother I am sorry said Hua Tianshi
It is no one's fault, they were taking right out of your care, not even Xuanyu stood a chance, and you know how he is said Hua Ying
What are you doing to do now asked Hua Cheng as he finally came in and took them all in his arms.
Right now, I must save the life of a mortal then we will return by then the stars should have an answer said Hua Ying
Then go we will be waiting; we all will be waiting. Said Hua Cheng
Head for Banyue I will be there shortly replied Hua Ying and scattered into his butterflies.
Anyone realize that even the butterflies were on fire asked Hua Tianshi
With that the tension broke and they all laughed.
Cloud Recesses
Hua Ying came through the entrance, no one tried to stop him as everyone just gapped, he touched the barrier ward that was placed and the entire barrier was in flames and those that worked for the vampirical Ghost Queen caught flames as well, Hua Ying quickly gathered them together and sealed every part of them.
Where is Lan Jingyi asked Hua Ying
M...M... Master Hua? Asked Lan Jingyi
Yes, Jingyi as Hua Ying smiled, where is uncle and where is my husband asked Hua Ying
In the Jingshi replied Lan Jingyi
Good, find able bodies and guard these if they move well, I know killing is forbidden so kick them around smiled Hua Ying, they are part of those that had taken my sons.
Master Hua, you mean Xuanyu and Sizhui are now gone asked Lan Jingyi as many broke out of either daze when they heard what was said
Yes, I will return said Hua Ying and walked off as the tied cultivators were surrounded by the not only the sect's children but every other sect that studied there.
Hua Ying walked through at a fast pace but not running as it was forbidden, he almost bumped into ZeWu-Jun, who was not looking where he was going.
A-Huan, if I didn't know better, I would say you are either waiting for death yourself or waiting for death herself to arrive smiled Hua Ying
I knew it, when nightshade changed, I knew you had as well, I was trying to beg her to seek you out, A-Ying please save Wangji said ZeWu-Jun as he tried bending to his knees, I beg...
There is no need A-Huan, I have come to save his life, you need to prepare Xuanyu has also been taken said Hua Ying as he held ZeWu-Jun, stopping him form kneeling.
both? When? Asked ZeWu-Jun
Yesterday, I was only woke today after fate herself tried to find them on her own said Hua Ying
If she can't, then how can we? Asked ZeWu-Jun
The connection, I have a deep connection to all my children and so does my husband, and the children need him so he cannot die said Hua Ying as he then carried on walking
You know? asked ZeWu-Jun
My hearts healed, my soul whole, my memories restored, I know everything, and I am quite pissed at you, Jin's, Nie and Lan Zhan for hiding that fact from me said Hua Ying
But Jin YanLi said that...
I'm sorry but, if A-Li said that to save me was to slit your own throat and bleed will you Hua Ying asked as he walked into the Jingshi
No, try understanding A-Ying please. Said ZeWu-Jun
I do understand that is why I said pissed not I will walk away after it is all done, A-Huan I still cannot stay here I am not of this world anymore, I am an immortal it doesn't not mean I can't visit said Hua Ying
What of Wangji? Asked Lan Qiren
What of A-Zhan? asked Hua Ying
He needs you said Lan Qiren
No what he needs are the children and his life here said Hua Ying, now if you could leave, I must heal him and unless you want to be burnt, I suggest you all leave.
Burn? But... but the Jingshi cried Lan Qiren
The Jingshi will be fine, just go said Hua Ying
As Lan Qiren and ZeWu-Jun left Hua Ying went and sat next to Lan Zhan and caressed his face.
How the tables have turned, twenty years ago it was me in father's room, now it's you here in the Jingshi said Hua Ying, what an ill-fated pair we make, then he leaned down and kissed him, what was meant to be a feathered touch of the lips turned into a kiss of passion and longing, as soon as Hua Ying's lips touched Lan Zhan's, he had lifted his arm and held Hua Ying's head as he deepened their kiss. The flames on Hua Ying's body burned brighter and it reached around the entire room mixing the two incense burners scents together. Lan Zhan allowed them a whisper of air so he could pull Hua Ying onto the bed beside him as he turned and looked at the flaming beauty before him as he caressed Hua Ying's face then kissed him again. Hua Ying breath was taken away by the raw emotion that was displayed by Lan Zhan sure he had been kissed by him like this before and yet it seemed different. Once the kiss broke, they were both breathing heavily, and Hua Ying decided to break the mood.
How are you feeling asked Hua Ying
Like a have woken from a nightmare said Lan Zhan
Hua Ying sat up and crossed his legs then took Lan Zhan's wrist and closed his eyes.
I'm sorry said Lan Zhan
Hua Ying opened his eyes and looked at Lan Zhan, which part are you asking forgiveness for? If it that you have done, then I had already forgiven you, if it is for withholding the truth from me then I cannot say anything because I am still pretty pissed about it.
You know? Asked Lan Zhan
Of course, I know do you think that I wouldn't find out? asked Hua Ying, dark star helped me after a was pierced in the heart and the darkness sealed my memories just as it was consuming your heart sighed Hua Ying as he placed his hand on Lan Zhan heart, so I know everything, I know about the additional wards I know about what you had thought and I know that everyone decided to keep the truth form me and I also know what happened with Wangji and who you called. I know every thought, every emotion since I fell into the burial mound, Lan Zhan, father took your memories for a reason and it was to heal the unjustly pain in my heart he said as he looked in Lan Zhan eyes.
That is not what I am asking forgiveness for said Lan Zhan as he showed Hua Ying his wrist with the ribbons on, I had once again caused you pain whether intentional or not I still hurt you.
It is in the past, anyway we must go. The children are missing said Hua Ying as he got up but was pushed back down with Lan Zhan looming over him and since he couldn't control the flames, yet it was showing his excitement as his wraith butterflies came out and danced within the blames.
I need to know you have forgiven wholly A-Ying, and what do you mean the children are missing.
A-Zhan, my love, I have forgiven you wholly, an immortal cannot be with a mortal this is the only reason why I keep my distance and Suzhui and Xuanyu have been taken by that black hearted bitch growled Hua Ying so with or without you I am going to get them back.
Lan Zhan kissed him then got up and dressed as Hua Ying fought to control of the flames, once in control they both walked out.
Wangji exclaimed Lan Qiren and ZeWu-Jun
Is it that you doubted me or afraid I was going to kill him asked Hua Ying
Neither said ZeWu-Jun, it's just... he has...
Don't worry I understand said Hua Ying, I have certain business to take care of in front would you care to join?
How can you be calm when the children are taken asked ZeWu-Jun
You think I am calm asked Hua Ying as he laughed, I am not calm, far from it, I want to burn the realms down until I find them but, what good would that do?
So, this is the calm before the storm asked ZeWu-Jun
Again, too much time spent with Le' Fray remarked Hua Ying yes, the term would be correct in this situation as they arrived at the front. Meet A-Zhan's assassins and as they like to call themselves 'the secret keepers'
These are the ones that attacked Lan Zhan asked Lan Jingyi
Oh yes, normal looking little Lans aren't they? Asked Hua Ying, they belong to the two tailed black fox tribe in BeiMien they were banished after it was found out that they worked with my grandfather and the witch who took the children.
Why would you attack Wangji growled Lan Qiren
If they didn't want to join our mistress and her vassal was sealed, he needed to die so he could become the vassal said the one
Are you the one that pierced his heart asked Hua Ying, I see you so no need to deny it the with a wave of his hand the one that had spoken disappeared, now for the rest of you I think you all should continue to enjoy the Lan sect hospitality until the nine tailed fox leader can come can collect you.
Turning to ZeWu-Jun and Lan Qiren, I have these blue stones and the red ones. The blue one can transport you anywhere within the cultivational world and the red ones are important but first, can you escort them to where they will be staying for the time being asked Hua Ying
I will do it said Lan Jingyi
No Jingyi you are needed here said Hua Ying as Lan Qiren had other older disciples take away the intruders.
Jingyi, take the red stone and take it to the fragrance hall then silence the room have Jin Ling, ZiXuan and A-Li only tell them that the red crystal is to be placed onto the ward and like what happened here will happen there, tell them that once the crystal is in the ward those the worship the vampirical ghost queen will not be able to enter Lanling even its civilians will be safe, the blue crystal is to transport you immediately anywhere just think of the name, person or face when you open your eyes you will be there, so think of A-Li and you will be inside the fragrance palace alright asked Hua Ying
Mn replied Lan Jingyi then disappeared and Hua Ying grinned
You did that on purpose didn't you asked Lan Zhan
A little payback for withholding the truth, A-Huan can your handle the Nie sect, Quillian sect and all minor sects surrounding the area, uncle can you handle Gusu and its surround sects asked Hua Ying as he handed them each with two bags, one with red crystals and the other with blue.
To get us free I am willing said Lan Qiren
Mingjue is not going to be happy said ZeWu-Jun
Don't worry, Mingjue can topple their heads Bai Zhi will not mind smiled Hua Ying
Where will we go and how do we get there and where shall we all meet asked Lan Zhan
Lanling, if the cultivational world wants to help then I will allow them to help but they all should know that evil is at their door, as I save said the blue crystal will transport you to where ever you need to go just think of a place like carp tower or in your case your husband and brother-in-Law, we are going to YunMeng said Hua Ying and as for how we are getting around... he turned to a giant phoenix and dropped a pearl tear on Lan Zhan:
"Fly away with me"
I can hear and understand you said Lan Zhan shocked
"Only family if I drop this on say Lan Jingyi then he would just get wet and a fire rash"
Then the giant phoenix opened its claw and waited
"It won't hurt the children love travelling this way around the Gobi Desert and you will be safe, think of my claw as a comfortable warm bed with bars"
It is not that I do not trust you, but I have never... never mind said Lan Zhan as he got on sat in his lotus position and watched as the claws closed comfortably around him.
We are headed for Yunmeng we shall meet you at Lanling said Lan Zhan as the Phoenix let off a musical cry and with one powerful stroke lifted off into the air.
I must hear wrong and keep hearing wrong, does he call me uncle asked Lan Qiren
No, you didn't hear wrong uncle, I believe that when he said his heart has healed it truly has. Said ZeWu-Jun
Will he come back asked Lan Qiren
Mingjue doesn't believe he will, and he said the he can visit, he is after all an immortal said ZeWu-Jun.
Come we have work to do and then we need to find the children said Lan Qiren and vanished
If all things were simple sighed ZeWu-Jun and vanished as well
Jiang Sect
Once Lan Zhan and Hua Ying reached Jiang sect Hua Ying changed finally able to control his form and flames.
Now that is better, being on fire does wonders but scares people said Hua Ying as he walked forward, Lan Zhan followed closely at his side.
What did you think of your first time truly flying asked Hua Ying
Wonderful, when do I get mine? Do the kids have theirs? Asked Lan Zhan
As Hua Ying touched the ward and roundup those that were on fire he said, no they will only get theirs once they are twenty if not older, they must first cultivate their own paths before heading to their great grandmother, the flame must always be harnessed last. I Sent them to their own realm so when I see them, they will be older said Hua Ying sadly
They have grown but they remain the same A-Ying
WHAT THE FUCK IS... Hua Ying... A-Ying... A-YING!!! Cried Jiang Cheng as he came running forward, he briefly hugged Hua Ying before letting go, hot, hot, hot he cried
Yeah, sorry still trying to control the temperature on that one smiled Hua Ying
I am sorry, I am a stubborn, overbearing, jealous fool who has no right to call you brother said Jiang Cheng, when you shouted at me that you do not have feelings for me In that way... A-Ying I never thought of you that way I just wanted you close and to protect you... you are after all my brother the only brother I hate and I was jealous of him and Huaisang and the attention you gave them... I was afraid you would leave me... as the tears ran down his face
Don't forget short tempered smiled Hua Ying, Cheng-Cheng I have forgiven you all along time ago because I knew. I was heartbroken true and truly pissed but it's over now.
Alright but what are you doing with my disciples asked Jiang Cheng
They are not your disciples they are part of the reason the children are missing and why RuLan got badly injured said Hua Ying
Zidian glowed purple, are they the ones that hurt Jin Ling growled Jiang Cheng
You can say that, when the boys came here, they were speaking of heading to Yiling to see something, so they spoke to a few others and then SiZhui was taken and RuLan was hurt explained Hua Ying
What are they asked Jiang Cheng
Two tailed black foxes as I told XiChen, Mingjue won't allow them to breathe and knowing you, you want the same so I won't even send the fox king over do as you will but not empathy it's inviting the evil in.
Take them to the stocks roared Jiang Cheng, watch them closely then turned to Hua Ying the children my niece and nephews all were taken asked Jiang Cheng
No, just A-Yu and A-Yuan was taken two days ago when A-Zhan had his heart pierced said Hua Ying
Why are you so calm asked Jiang Cheng
Want to rebuild Lotus pier from the ashes again asked Hua Ying
Fair point, so what now? Asked Jiang Cheng
Easy I have added to your ward and every sect that is in Yunmeng, an addition so the bitch and her minions stay out it's a phoenix fire stone and no it can't be destroyed or moved it works with your ward, we are headed for LanLing said Hua Ying
How did you get here asked Jiang Cheng
We flew, well I flew he was in my claw/hand said Hua Ying, want to try?
No thank you said Jiang Cheng, I will leave that to second master Lan
Alright then as Hua Ying took out the last blue stone think of Shijie and you will arrive where she is now.
See you there said Jiang Cheng then vanished
Do you think I should've warned him asked Hua Ying with a smile
No, but people popping in will have you on her fury list said Lan Zhan with a small smile
She can never be angry at her Xian-Xian grinned Hua Ying as he changed back into a phoenix and flew off with Lan Zhan in his claw.
Lanling sect
The children are missing roared sect leader Yao
Not only that the witch has infiltrated all our sect's if it wasn't for Hua Ying, but we also wouldn't have known said sect leader Ouyang
What does she want? Asked another sect leader
Me. She wants me dead, she wants my throne she wants my husband (everyone gapped at the word, Lan Zhan secretly smiled which was caught by ZeWu-Jun who whispered to Mingjue) and she wants my children as her own, she wants the mortal realm only to worship her and the three realms to live in fear of her, she wants the nine heavens destroyed for what was done to her sister said Hua Ying as he walked in and stood in front of Jin YanLi
A-XIAN YOU... I ALMOST KILLED JINGYI AND A-CHENG roared Jin Yanli
Hide something from me again and I will send snakes grinned Hua Ying then he received a smack on the head, and everyone laughed before Jin Yanli took her in his arms and hugged him.
You're warm, said Jin YanLi are you alright she asked
I am in control shijie no need to worry said Hua Ying smiling
Right now it is my turn to come clean, when the Yin iron first came into the world it was given to a vampirical queen my grandfather gave it to her, who then gave it to a mortal who worshiped her Xue Chonghai, no one in the three realms knew except my grandmother who fought her as your ancestors fought him, but the Yin iron was on the mortal plane and it was tainted, Hua Ying explained, back then it was foretold a son would be born to the heavenly emperor and his ghost consort to end the reign of terror (fates words whispered through the halls). The night I was born I was a girl not a boy and my sister were the boy...
How could fate get it wrong asked a sect leader
Lonely star never got it wrong, my grandfather and the she devil got the wrong baby and poisoned the right baby said Hua Ying, I sacrificed my immortality to save not only my life but my sisters, Yama did as my great great grandmother had asked and had me sleep with her for two hundred years while A-Shi was made female with my immortality freely given.
A-Xian, three deaths, four lives asked Jin Yanli
It was meant to happen, I was meant to be betrayed, slandered, ridiculed, banished, beaten, murdered... I died when I was nothing more than I few hours old, I died at the burial mounds when I commanded the corpses to turn me to dust and I died when I shattered my soul.
The shattered heart and the worst betrayal was when Lan Zhan cut my hair had my children murdered when he himself spewed venom, then he got engaged to someone else and that is why I chose to shatter my soul, I wanted to die but because of Wen Ning I chose to be reborn, I once again chose my children, my family, I knew you were all under the talisman spell at the time but what if I came back and something happens again, I needed to protect my children and thus I chose my new immortality.
Early after waking up today, I know the whole truth and I woke up to my husband dying and my children taken. Now I find out she has been working all sects.
Uncle... aunt will you bring A-Yuan back asked Jin Ling
RuLan said Hua Ying I will not only bring A-Yuan back to you but I will find and bring Xuanyu back too.
I want to see A-Yu and say that I am sorry said Jin Ling
I will bring everyone back safe said Hua Ying
What are you? asked Sect leader Yao
Hua Ying laughed and everyone was mesmerized by the laugher, I am me, both male and female.
Then why the flames Asked Sect leader Ouyang
This is my Phoenix form; it hasn't settled yet as I have just woken said Hua Ying
Like you better when you were a master Hua grumbled Jin Ling and everyone laughed
RuLan, I am still male laughed Hua Ying, right now I haven't settled, give me three days or a big fight then you will see I am still your uncle. Your sects have been cleaned of the spies, those that wish to put to death the traitors may do so the fox king won't mind those that do not wish any more bloodshed may hand them over to Lan Sect the blue crystal you all received can take many people and transport them at once.
What is the barrier asked sect Leader Yao
Phoenix flamed crystals, it protects against evil, so if any wish to harm your sect they cannot enter, no ill intend may enter the boundaries even if it means you carry it explained Hua Ying
And say we had talismans placed on us again said sect leader OuYang
My dear sect leader, phoenix flames will burn your clothing from your body grinned Hua Ying.
I want to see my niece and nephew said Jiang Cheng as he stood up, A-Li got to see them and I haven't
That's right we would like to see the children as well as the chorus ran through the Hall
You shall see them soon enough when they are finished their own trials said Hua
Ying
Shijie if you'll excuse me, A-Zhan and I have somewhere to be I will bring news when I find them, be safe, said Hua Ying as he hugged her and secretly handed her five bracelets and whispered make sure to tell no one the look small but fit on the waist and they disappear only you and yours will know it's there. Do not remove it for anything it will protect you from everything.
I will A-Xian and you as well said Jin Yanli
From now on said Hua Ying as he showed his true phoenix from no one in the three realms can harm me, they can just piss me off, then turned and walked out as every sect leader bowed to him.
Where can I find a soulmate like that said sect leader OuYang and everyone else laughed
Changing back to the phoenix and took to the skies.
"A-Zhan speaking like this works both ways, I forgot to mention, and you're very loud for a Lan"
"You heard all that I had in my mind? Everything?"
"Mn, everything and I wouldn't mind either, with some meditation you can actually learn to shut me out"
"No, if something were to happen like last time, no I prefer it just the way it is now, open, honest"
"If you are sure, we are headed into the desert now, dark star and lonely star should have the information we need, if not then it looks like I will be paying her a little visit"
"We, A-Ying please"
"Alright we"
"You do not trust me yet"
"Trust is easy to obtain, easy to maintain even easier to break and it's harder to mend, even though it was not your fault the trust between us that was mending broke again like my shattered soul"
"Then I shall work on it until I mend it all"
"Just stay behind me for once I have rage to let out or I will end up burning the desert"
"Is that why Jiang Cheng and YanLi commented on your body heat"
"Yes, did you think that Jiang Cheng actually meant something else?"
"No"
"*Laughing* A-Zhan, still ever jealous, I didn't know that DiSung spoke you this way?"
"After you were taken to the land of tender, he chose to reveal his secret, I will find a way to stay by your side A-Ying and when I do there will be no escaping me"
"Alright A-Zhan we shall see" knowing there was two ways that he could forever stay at his side but he still didn't want him near, not with everything going on it had nothing to do with trust. It was about safety and if he should fall their children should at least have one parent there to protect them.