Episode 1

“Lady Myra; are you alright?” A young maid asks with much concern as she

watches Myra clutch onto her stomach.

“Chime, I feel that its time. My child wishes to become a part of the world.”

Myra says as she looks at the young girl.

“Oh, oh my; lady Myra we should get you to the medical room.” She gently

takes Myra’s free hand.

“I fear we may not make it that far.” She says then once again

clutches her stomach.

“Lady Myra?”

Two servants hear Chime form down the hall they come to help. They pick

up Myra and carry her to the medical room as quickly as possible.

Chime stays at Myra’s side the best she can.

“Ah,

Lady Myra; seems the child is finally ready to come into the world.”

The Doctor says as Myra is helped onto the medical cot. The doctor

turns to look at Chime.

“My help is not here tonight; would you stay to give me a hand?” he

asks her before she leaves the room.

“Yes, of course.” Chime gives a bow.

Then with two hours she gives birth to a child; the infant doesn’t cry

the doctor hands the child to Chime, she wraps it into a cloth.

“Doctor what’s going on is my child… AH…” before she can finish she

has another contraction.

The Doctor goes back to Myra.

“Another?” he whispers.

“What?” Myra asks.

“Give another push Myra.”

“Ok.”

Then after another four pushes she gives birth to another child. He wraps

the child into a cloth. Then he looks over at Chime who is still

holding the first born.

“Could you step out with me for a moment Chime?” the doctor asks.

“Yes of course.”

They lay the children together on a small cot. Then they step out of the

room.

“I must report to the king. You are not to tell Myra about the children;

we must first be told what to do by the king.”

“I understand.” She looks down sadly.

The doctor leaves; he is quick to return with the king. The doctor enters

the room he returns with the first born. He hands the child over to

chime.

“As an order from your king you are to never tell anyone about the events

of today, you are not to tell Myra bout her birthing of two children

nor about what sex they are. Now you will take this child to the edge

of the kingdoms border and you will leave the child there. If you

refuse you shall be exiled from the lands.” The king says.

“Is there something wrong with my child?” Myra asks the moment the

doctor re-enters the room.

“No, there is nothing wrong with your child; you have given birth to a

beautiful baby girl.” The Doctor says.

“Once the girl is old enough she will wed my eldest grandson, it has

already been documented.” The king says then leaves the room.

The doctor gives Myra her child.

“She is beautiful.” Myra says with watering eyes.

“You need to get some rest Lady Myra. Your daughter will be cared for just

as the rest of the children are.” The doctor looks over at her and

the child.

He takes the girl from Myra and leaves the room. Myra rolls onto her

side and closes her eyes.

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Chime takes the infant into her arms. She goes out to the edge of the

castle border.

“Is anyone out there?”

She’s answered by the night’s silence.

“Please someone, are you out there?” she calls out again.

“I am out here.” A hooded man answers.

“Who are you?”

“I cannot give you a name as of now. Is the child you carry one of

Myra’s?”

“Yes, this is Myra’s first born; it is her son.”

“So why are you calling for someone way out here at the edge of the

castle borders?”

“The King has ordered me to do something unforgivable and cruel; he wants

me to leave this child alone to die. I can’t do it, even more so

knowing this is a child of Myra. I couldn’t betray someone who has

only ever been kind to me. Please will you take this child and care

for him?”

“I give you my word that the boy will be well taken care of. If you ever

have to tell anyone about this night; who you gave the boy to…”

He whispers a name into her ear then carefully taking hold of the child

then he and the child disappear as if they were never there.

“Thank you.” She calls out to the emptiness, whipping the tear from her

face she bows and returns to the castle grounds.

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“Ari, congratulations.” A guard who’s walking with Captain says.

“I don’t understand.”

“Myra has given birth ...” Before the Captain can finish what; he’s

saying Ari has already started running down the hall.

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Suddenly there is a loud bell ringing. Myra gets to her feet then she leaves

the medical room slowly. She takes a deep breath to gather some

strength. Then she continues. Soon she and Ari meet as they both come

to the end of the hallway.

“Why are you out of bed? You just gave birth to our child.” Ari says as

he holds onto her shoulders.

“I’m fine; the signal bell the castle is being attached.” Myra says

“We should go and make our stand.” Ari says

“No we need to first get the innocent out of danger; if we don’t the

future of the kingdom may not exist.” Myra.

“Ok, you’re right. You guide the children I’ll follow from behind

we’ll protect them together.” Ari

“Mr. and Mrs. Arrows is there anything I can do to assist you?” Chime

asks as she comes around the corner.

“Yes, we’re going to get the children and bring them to safety.” Myra

says.

Chime gives a quick bow of her head.

“Alright we should move quickly.” Myra says as she starts on her way to the

children’s chamber.

They make it to the children’s chambers.

“Wait, where is my baby?” Myra calls out worriedly as she looks around the

room the children are all crowded together.

“I believe the child was placed in your chambers, it’s a tradition for

new families to spend the first night together.” Chime says.

Without hesitation, she runs out.

“Mrs. Arrows!” Chime calls out behind her but she’s stopped by a hand

on her shoulder.

“Let her go; let’s get the children to safety. Guide them to the willow

tree, that’s the safest place to be; do not worry I will protect

you and the children.”

“Thank you Mr. Arrows; Follow me children, make sure to stay close

together.” Chime says to the children as she gathers them together.

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Fighting off the creatures as she makes her way to the bed chambers; she busts

through the doors to see a creature looming over the child.

“Leave my child alone.”

The creature looks at her and lets out a whining squeal. Then it charges

at her they begin to battle until the creature gains the upper and

has her pinned. As the creature goes to make the final hit, it’s

taken out by an air and fire combination hit.

“Are you ok?” Ari asks while lending his hand to help Myra to her feet.

“Yes I am thanks to you.”

“What about our child?”

Myra walks over to the bassinet and peers in at the child.

“The baby is still fast asleep; only a few hours old and already showing

traits of you.” Myra smiles as she takes the child into her arms.

“We should be on our way to get the child to the willow tree.” Ari says

as he checks the hallway making sure it’s clear.

They make their way out and start on the way to safety. They battle as

they move forward protecting the baby and each other. They make it to

the garden where they are quickly surrounded with no path in sight to

escape.

“Myra;stay behind me.”

“Ari they’re all around us.”

“I will protect you and our child; even if it means giving my life.”

“Ari we can do this together.”

“The moment you see an opening I want you to take it, don’t look back;

just keep going.”

“Ari I…”

“You have to for the future to exist remember?”

“I love you Ari.”

“I have loved you from the moment we met Myra.”

Then he starts to battle with the creatures. Soon there is an opening; she

takes it she holds her child close to her as she runs as fast as her

feet will carry her. When she finally sees a place, she can seek

safety her path is blocked by a wall of rock.

“Look what I have found.”

“Stay away.” Myra says as she takes a slow step back.

“Is that really any way to greet your first love?”

“Just stay away Asriel.”

“Oh, what do you have there? Is that the only heir to the Arrow family

name?”

“What?” She quickly glances down at the child in her arms. “Asriel just

leave the child out of this.”

“Oh you must not have been told. I also get the feeling that you never

actually told Mr. Arrows the truth of your pregnancy.”

“How dare you Asriel this child is innocence. This is and always will be

the child of Ari and myself.” Giving him a glaring look she takes

another step back.

“You may say that, yet deep down you know the truth; but you still insist

on hiding from it. Allow me to make you an offer. You hand over the

child to me and I’ll put a stop to the attack on the castle then

you can return to Mr. Arrows the two of you will lead a happy life

together, all you have to do is give me the child.” Asriel says as

he slowly reaches out for the child.

“I will never give you my child.” She says turning so the child is

even further out of his reach.

“You leave me with no other choice.”

Asriel makes an attack; Myra barely dodging the attack then without much

thought she sends an attack back.

“You think that you can defeat me because you’re lucky to be able to use

all the elements?”

“I will not back down, and you will not take my child.”

“You always have been a strong and brave woman; but I think your

forgetting that I have already severely wooded you, you couldn’t

possibly hope to escape.” Asriel says.

“You shouldn’t be so confident; you haven’t officially defeated me

yet.”

She quickly uses the air element to pick up the leaves blocking his

vision momentarily, and then she uses the earth element to make a

wall of tree branches blocking his way. Hugging the child to her

chest she pushes herself to keep moving. She reaches a village and

goes to hide in the open barn. After a short time, a young girl

enters the barn. Seeing Myra, the girl drops the bucket she was

carrying.

“Mrs. Arrows?” then the girl quickly kneels

“Please there is no need for that; please treat me as a regular villager.”

Myra says

“I… I couldn’t possibly treat you as a regular villager your… your

royalty to us of the village.” The girl says in a shaky voice.

“Please tell me, what is your name?”

“Rivers… Mila Rivers; Mrs. Arrows your injured, allow me to help you.”

“No, Mila it’s too late for that now.”

“At least allow me to bandage your injury to slow the bleeding.” Mila

says as she stands up. Mila leaves then quickly returns with

bandages. She tends to the wound.

“If I may; could I trouble you with a huge favor?” Myra asks as she

turns to look at Mila.

“Yes, what is it?” she asks.

“There is a new born baby sleeping in some hay over there, can I count on

you to raise the child?”

“Yes, I’d be more than honored to take care of the child.”

Mila hurries over to where the child is sleeping soundly. She picks up the

child carefully doing her best not to wake it.

“Mrs. Arrows is this child yours…?”

She turns around to see that Myra is no longer there.

“Mrs. Arrows?” she calls out.

Mila looks down at the infant in her arms. She smiles then slightly moves

the blanket to see more of the baby’s face.

“Well little one let’s head into our home.” she smiles once again then

she carries the baby into her home.

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Ari makes his way to the willow tree ignoring his injuries he searches

for Myra and their child; only to not find them.

“Mr. Arrows, please allow me to tend to your injuries.” One of the maids

says as she follows him.

“Have you seen Myra?”

“I’m sorry I have not, but there are a lot of people here she should turn

up soon. May I please attend to your injuries now?” she asks again.

“I just need to drink some water.” He says as he continues to look

around.

“Ari… Ari…” a servant calls out from within the crowd of people.

“Yes, what is it?” Ari asks as the servant comes into view.

“The Captain wishes to see you at the gates, he says it’s urgent.” The

servant gives a bow.

Ari immediately gets up and heads to the gates. As he gets closer he sees

two others carrying a woman. He quickens his pace as he recognizes

the clothing.

“Myra!” he calls out and starts to run to her, but he is stopped by the

Captain.

“Ari she’s barely holding onto life; they found her coming from the

south west. She was found alone.”

“Alone! She had our child with her. She shouldn’t have been alone.” Ari

pushes past the Captain and goes to Myra’s side taking his hand

into his own.

“Ari… I’m sorry…Asriel was after our child… I need you to understand

I made sure our child is safe… from his grasp… I had to battle

him… I’m sorry this is how it… turned out.” Myra talks in a

low voice.

“No don’t say that, I should have stayed by your side. Tell me where I

can find our child.”

“The child is in the… village.”

“In which village?” he asks

“In the…” then the hand he’s holding goes limp.

“Myra… Myra!” he uses his other hand and pulls all of her into him he

looks down at her.

“Mr. Arrows, she has passed on. I’m sorry.” One of the servants says.

Ari places her back onto the cot he closes her eyes.

“I will find our child before Asriel can.” He says as he angrily

leaves.

“Captain, I need time to go and search for my child.” Ari says

“Ari I…”

“Captain… the king he… he was found dead.”

At this statement, everyone starts to panic. Using the ciaos to his

advantage Ari leaves to find his child. Within the year Prince

Hayden, the only son of the king becomes king. While Ari still

desperately searches for his child; having no luck with the search he

returns to the kingdom.

“Ari” The Captain calls out to him.

“Yes Captain?” he says as he takes a handful of water from the fountain

and gulps it down.

“You have been given an order from King Hayden to stop your search you are

to immediately return to your duty as a castle guard.”

“Since it’s an order from the king I have no choice to obey it; correct?”

Ari says angrily then walks away.

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