Dr. Luna
The Vampires Promised Bride Chapter 65

Lucy felt herself transform back into her human. She looked at her hands and squeezed her fingers together. Was that it? The last time she would ever be in her feral form? "I have another question..." Lucy asked. "What of the girl? Who is she? What about her memories? She will be waking up in a world where everyone she loved is gone."

"She will be able to heal. Having her fated mate will ease her mind. She is the lycan princess of the original kingdom. It is through her and Aiden's line that a descendant will help aid in reclaiming the world. At least that is one of the legacies seen." "Selene again?" Lucy said in annoyance. This was getting ridiculous.

"Unfortunately, a terrifying future will come. And at this time... Elysium will seal shut to protect those inside of it. It will become a refuge for all magical creatures that seek safety. The kingdom will expand and create a parallel world of its own. However, some will choose to stay and fight. And it will be on their shoulders alone what will happen to humanity. Instead of saving themselves, they will choose to stay and battle to protect the humans. And they will become the guardians of the world... We all know of this potential future. And all deities will not be able to get involved in this war. Because doing so would cause a war among the gods. Instead... those on the side of humanity can only do one thing. Try to stack the chess pieces on the board and hope it is enough." "Like Selene did with the demon war?"

"Only larger scale Lucy. This will not be a simple war coming. This is going to be a life-altering time. Think about it... For Elysium to be sealed the threat must be detrimental." Lycaon could see realization hit her then.

"In reality... me helping this girl is more than just being Aiden's mate then. The future also depends on it. Talk about there not really being a choice."

"But there is always a choice Lucy. And there is always a cause and effect from the choices made."

"This isn't a choice for me. I won't see my brother miserable. I love him and his happiness is important to me. I could never be happy if he wasn't happy. So... tell me what I need to do."

The ice barrier fell down back to trickling water. Aiden came to Lucy and put his head into her hand. The barrier prevented him from mind linking but he could still hear the conversation. Don't do it Lucy. Don't. I'll be okay. I won't have you destroying yourself.

Lucy patted her brother on the head and smiled. "I'm the vampire princess now Aiden. I don't need my lycan. But you need your mate. And the Diamond pack needs their alpha and luna... the wolves need their king and queen." She shook her head. "This is what I can do. It is what I can do to help out my old pack. Don't worry... I'll adjust." Her heart hurt as she talked. This was a painful decision albeit a necessary one. It would take time to adjust... but she had time. She was immortal. She would be okay. She had Derek. Thinking of Derek gave her strength. Her love was waiting for her and probably worrying. She looked up at Lycaon who nodded his head towards the encapsulated lady.

Lucy jumped over the trickling water. She noticed the black heap shredded in the corner. It was a monstrous-sized scorpion. She looked back at Aiden quickly analyzing his body for any wounds but he looked fine. With a sigh of relief, she took a step forward but felt Aiden's jaws clamp around her wrist.

No, Lucy! Aiden growled and tugged on her arm.

Lycaon smirked and the next second Lucy felt Aiden's jaws release from her.

Damnit. Lucy don't do it! Please... Lucy please don't...

Lucy watched as her brother seemed to be frozen in place. He loved her enough not to let her sacrifice a part of herself. And she loved him enough to sacrifice it. He was the best brother she could have ever asked for. She smiled at him showing him it was okay before turning back to look at the crystal.

She walked up to it, listening to Aiden's loud growls in protest. She looked into the crystal at the young lady. The woman had light blonde hair, looked to be around their age, and was curled up in a fetal position. She looked scared and lonely. She wasn't sure what she should do but something inside of her told her to touch the crystal.

She breathed in deeply through her nose and gently reached her fingers out to touch the clear solid. She felt her fingers turn icy as the warmth of her lycan flowed into the crystal. The icy feeling spread across her body taking siege inside of her. Her body shivered and trembled as the cold bit at her. Her breath became ragged as ice seized her lungs. She felt like all of her warmth was flowing out of her and into the crystal.

The young woman's body began to illuminate, and the crystal started to slowly drip away. It oozed onto the ground like a gel and disappeared into the stone floor. Lucy felt the crystal shrink away from her hand and the girl landed slowly onto the ground. Lucy felt arms around her, and she curled into the warmth. She was freezing. Her whole body was like ice. She recognized the smoked cedar smell as she rested her head into his chest. She watched as Aiden came up in his human form his eyes were darting to the woman on the floor and back to her.

"I-I-I'm f-f-f-fine... take care of your m-m-mate." Lucy shivered out.

Aiden lifted the girl into his chest, she was still unconscious. He started crying and looked up at Lucy. "Thank-you Lucy... I can never... for what you sacrificed for me..."

"Shush." Lucy said with shivering blue lips. Sounds of running was heard and Derek and Justice crashed into the room. Derek sprinted to her and robbed her from Aba's arms. She felt his heat embracing her body and calming her heart. And she HEARD his thoughts of worry.

"Oh Lucy..." Derek whimpered out. He knew from their soul bond everything and what Lucy had sacrificed. He looked up to see the steady streams flowing from Aiden's eyes. He nodded to him showing that Lucy was okay. And at this moment she was. Though that could easily change in time. For now, it was more shocking.

Justice reached out and placed his hand on Lucy's cheek. He pushed his energy into her to give her the warmth her body needed. He looked over at Aiden and the unknown girl who stirred every so slightly. Lucy lifted her eyes behind the men to see nothing. Lycaon was gone.

"I'm good now Justice thank you." Lucy said quietly. She didn't feel empty. She felt the disconnection like she did the last few days when her magic was blocked. So, she was already used to the feeling. The difference is that now she could still feel her other powers more prominently. She leaned her face into Derek's chest while looking at her brother's mate.

The woman's eyes opened to reveal pale silver eyes. She looked around in confusion until her eyes met with Aiden's. Then the two of them just stared at one another. And for just looking at the other the moment was incredibly intimate.

"Hey... we have a lot to catch up... I'm Aiden."

"Diana." Her quiet voice whispered out. She glanced around the room and at the other people she didn't recognize. "How am I alive?"

"My sister..." Aiden's voice croaked. "My sister gave a part of herself to you so that you could live."

Justice's eyes were instantly on Lucy as he studied her. What had she given up?

The lady's eyes flashed over to Lucy. She studied Lucy for a moment before she gasped. "I've seen you before... in my dreams." She squirmed slightly and Aiden lowered her gently to her feet. "It's quiet..." She reached her hand up and touched her chest. "They are all gone..." "I'm afraid you have been in there for quite some time..." Aiden could see her shocked face and that she was distressed.

"What did I do in your dream?" Lucy was curious. Was this a premonition? Or was this something else?

"You told me not to be afraid that you would come for me... and I guess you did." Diana looked into Lucy's green eyes. "But you don't remember sending me those messages?"

Lucy shook her head. "No... I'm sorry I don't."

"It feels like everything just happened. Like no time has passed. And yet..." Diana looked at the clothes everyone was wearing. "It has been a long time. I can't even smell the scent of my pack members anymore."

"I think it has been well over a century..." Aiden watched her silver eyes snap up to his.

"Hope you don't mind younger men..." Justice teased, and a crooked grin landed on his lips.

"Let's leave them alone to talk for a bit..." Lucy said quietly. She walked out with the three guys and back up into the light which was now fading into dusk.

"What did you give up Lucy?" Justice asked focused on her eyes.

Derek squeezed Lucy's arm and looked at Justice and Aba. "She had to pull her lycan from her and give it to Diana."

"How? The lycan is her? That is impossible." Justice growled angrily. Aba just quietly stared at Lucy not saying anything.

"How does it feel?" Aba asked quietly.

"Similar to how it did with the magic block. But I can feel my other powers." Lucy watched as Aba slowly nodded his head. Something unreadable flashed in his eyes as he studied her closely.

"So, this was the thing that only Lucy could do..." Justice growled angrily. "I am tired of these damn deities."

"Justice it's okay. Aiden has his mate now. I'm okay. I have you guys and Derek." She felt him squeeze her body into his. "I feel okay right now. Honest. And I feel relieved that Aiden has found his mate."

Lee materialized in front of them and looked over at Aba. The two seemed to have a quiet conversation as their eyes glazed over. His eyes darkened and he set his jaw tight. He looked back over at Lucy and sighed.

"Always something going on with you..." Lee looked her over with a small frown. No matter how she was acting now this was going to hit her later.

"I guess so..." Lucy said with a faint smile.

"Geez Uncle Levi you could have killed those Shrieks earlier for us. I thought we were goners." Justice said with a snort.

"I was holding off until the last possible second when I saw someone else decided they couldn't wait any longer. That rascal... I need to figure out what to do with Aken too." Lee ran his hand through his hair. "Alright well lets get you guys back... I know your parents are worrying." He looked at Justice and Lucy.

"We can't leave Aiden." Lucy protested.

"You're not. I'll have him and his mate brought back to a room of their own. I think they need some time together..." Lee cleared his throat. "Alright, no more crazy stuff happening. Or I'll be waging my own war against the other deities."

"Uncle Levi... do you also know about the war coming. One where Elysium will be sealed?" Lucy asked and his eyes softened looking at her.

"Yes... but so do you. You've seen it too. In your premonition." He sighed and shook his head. "Don't go adding this to your worries. That fight isn't yours. Your kind will be going to the alternate world Elysium creates."

"But..."

"You'll see when the time comes. It is way too soon in the timeline for this all to make sense Lucy. And still... it is only one future. And the future is always changing." Lee smiled at her.

The future was unpredictable it changed with every choice and decision that was made. While some outcomes were more clear nothing was certain... only probable. And the war that would be coming wouldn't be her fight. The preservation of species would lead her to protect her people. But some would stay... Lee's eyes lifted to Justice. Some would stay to protect humanity. And the future of the world would be in their hands.