A COURT OF PAIN AND SORROW (ACOTAR FANFIC)

The Meeting of two heirs

One hundred and sixty years ago

The young girl had never been to the Dawn Court before, but she found the sky beautiful. The way it glowed on the snow, snow. . .there was snow here. The little girl had not seen snow for over forty years. Such a long time for a mortal but not for a fae.

"Verna, stand tall." Her father said looking down at her.

She smiled as she looked up at him, and he smiled looking down at her. Before patting her head. She knew who her father was, the High Lord of the Spring Court. She knew that her father was important. Or that is what Echo said. The little girl could not wait until she went back home and played dolls with the maid once more.

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"Where is Tamlin?" High Lord Tarquin said tapping his foot.

"I'm sure he is coming." Replied Rhysand as he looked at his children.

Lilith was sat on her mothers lap, allowing Feyre to plate her long brown hair. Nyx on the other hand, was looking at Savanna. Rhys and brought her along for the two of them to see their future, a future where the two of them will rule side by side. He might be called a cruel father in years to come, but Rhys trusted Azriel. After all they where brothers. And he trusted that Azriel's daughter would make a fine High Lady when the two of them are long gone. Savanna had sitting on her seat, next to Rhys's mate, swinging her legs. However, she was still listening to everyone.

"Perhaps he forgot." Lilith said looking up, she talked in that childish voice of hers.

"No." The High Lord of the Winter Court said.

"Tamlin does not forget sweetheart." Vivienne, his sweet mate replied. Her own daughter on her lap. "Erica why don't you play with Miss Lilith?"

"Okay Mama." A young Erica said jumping off her mothers lap. "Come Lily." She said.

The two heiress ran to the large wooden door. Helion had a smile on his face, as he watched them, making sure they did not break anything or hurt themselfs. But as the doors opened his smile went away. There standing in the door way was Tamlin, a young girl was holding his hand. While the other hand of hers was in her mouth, sucking her thumb. She looked to be the same age as Lilith, perhaps a bit younger.

"Tamlin." Rhys said before looking at the young girl. "Who is this?"

Yet everyone knew, for everyone could see. They shared the same green eyes. Tansmia eyes.

"My daughter," Tamlin said as he and the young girl sat at their seats. "Her name is Verna."

"A beautiful name." The High Lady of the Night Court said. "Who named you darling?"

"My mother." The girl replied.

"Yes. Where is your mother?" Asked another High Lord. At this point Verna was to young to remember who asked it.

"Dead." Tamlin replied for his daughter. "Her mother is dead. Verna is now under my care, so make sure you keep your trouble making son away from her."

"Trouble making!?" A young Nyx asked.

The young girl turned to look at the young boy. She moved her head to the side as Nyx was also watching her. Something seemed to move between them. Next to him, the High Lady held his hand in hers.