The Astral Maiden's Love

IV. The Sister

Author's note: Hello, dreamers! So, this chapter will be about Lilith and Dire searching for Snowy Dawn! When they find her, they'll start the path to fixing Frosteria! :) So, enjoy! PS I recommend the Kingdom of Fantasy books, even though they're a bit childish. I probably wouldn't like the books I like now, because that was the series that got me into reading in the first place.

Tracklist for this chapter:

1. Waiting for the Lights -Tangled (For when Dire and Lilith reunite with Snowy Dawn) (The dialogue flows with the song, so I'll have timestamps.)

Characters introduced (Or mentioned)

Queen Blossom (Geronimo Stilton)

Disclaimer! Any of the characters, ideas, locations, or stories that aren't my OCs or part of my personal ideas aren't mine and I do not claim to own them.

IV. The Sister

Dire and Lilith needed a plan. They needed more people to fight Dio, and Lilith had an idea.

"Dire, I think it's time to start looking for Snowy Dawn," Lilith said.

Dire replied. "You're right." The sooner we find her, the sooner we can start restoring Frosteria."

"Where should we look?" Lilith asked.

"Well, I suppose we could look in the library. The Haventown Library has everything." Dire said. So the two of them went to the Library, which was also part of the Mansion.

"I'll start here," Lilith said. She started looking through book after book after book. She and Dire searched for info all day, but to no avail...

"We'll come back tomorrow. At least we picked out a couple of books to read for fun." Dire said.

The two of them went upstairs and used the Mansion's daydream power to create a quiet reading nook to enjoy their books in.

"This book is the second in a series Lily recommended to me. Legend has it, this book was once the favorite book of the Author's favorite series!" So Lilith began to read Geronimo Stilton: The Kingdom of Fantasy #2: The Quest for Paradise. She flipped to the very first page, which is supposed to have the profile and name of the main characters.

Lilith's breath froze, and she dropped the book in shock. "Dire..." Lilith said, breathlessly. "I found her." Lilith picked the book back up and showed it to Dire. As soon as he looked at the picture, he froze. Snowy Dawn's portrait stared back at the two of them.

"She's alive..." Dire said. "She's alive..." He quickly leafed through the book, trying desperately to find answers. He stopped towards the end when he saw her name.

"Dire... Are you sure you want to look? What if the rest are...?" Lilith didn't even want to finish her thought.

"Even if we discover that the rest are gone, it's better than not knowing," Dire said. He read on. Lilith was right. Snowy Dawn and Dire had miraculously survived the storm that killed the rest of Dire's family. Dire grabbed his head in his hands, in despair.

"Dire... I'm so sorry..." Lilith said.

"It's not your fault, starlight. At least Snowy and I are still here..." Dire was relieved that his sister made it out of that deadly storm at sea, but was still sad. "Frostgale, Frosteria, Mother, and Father wouldn't want us to stay in the past. They would want us to remember them, but not be held back by grief.

"Then, to keep their memory alive, we should go to the Multiverse Hotel to find the universe where Snowy is.

"You're right, Lilith." Dire smiled at her.

So the two of them went to the hotel. "Excuse me, but could you send a message to Aurora Borealis, asking permission for Dire and me to use the hotel?" Lilith explained everything about the book, Snowy, and Frosteria.

"Yes, you may." The friendly concierge said. She sent a quick E-mail to Aurora. She said yes. "Ok, you may go! I'll walk you to the right room!" Lilith and Dire followed the concierge to a second-floor room. "There you are!" She left Dire and Lilith alone.

"Here goes..." Lilith said. She opened the door. She and Dire walked inside. The two of them winded up in the most famous place in the Kingdom of Fantasy: Crystal Castle. Queen Blossom of the Fairies sat upon her throne.

Dire knelt before her. "Excuse me for imposing, but Lilith and I would like to ask you something.

"Go ahead," Blossom said, with friendliness in her voice.

"I lost my family years ago in a shipwreck, but have always believed my sister, Snowy Dawn survived." When Dire mentioned Snowy's name, Blossom's eyes widened.

"Are you talking about the young Princess of the Ice Kingdom?" Blossom asked.

"Yes ma'am, I am," Dire said, enthusiastically.

"She traveled with Sir Geronimo of Stilton on his second adventure. She had no true home, so I let her stay here." Blossom said. "If you'd follow me, I'll take you to her room." (0:00-0:50) Blossom led the two upstairs and through the hallway, to a crystal door.

(0:50-1:25)

"Lilith, I'm nervous. What if she doesn't remember me?" Dire asked.

"Dire, you're family. Even though you haven't seen each other in a long time, she'll remember you for sure." Lilith said.

"Thank you, Lilith," Dire said. Lilith smiled.

1:25-1:50) Blossom knocked on the door. "Come in." A voice said. Snowy was in her room, looking into a crystal mirror.

"Snowy..." Dire said, remembering his family. "It's me..." Tears welled up in his eyes.

"Who are you?" Snowy asked, curiously.

"Snowhawk," Dire said, addressing himself by his old name.

(1:50-2:47) Snowy's eyes widened, and she dropped the mirror. "Snowhawk?" Snowy said, with tears in her eyes.

"Yes, it's me," Dire said.

Snowy Dawn hugged her brother, with tears flowing down her face.

"I thought you were dead!" Dire said.

"Me too!" Snowy said.

Even Blossom shed a few tears. "You're reunited now. That's so beautiful!"

"Snowy, would you like to see the Mansion of Lucidity? I know you've made yourself a home here, but I know many people who'll be excited to see you!" Lilith said.

"Yes, that would be fun!" Snowy said. So, the three of them went back to the mansion.

Snowy settled in well that night and planned to stay longer. "All of you are so kind! I thought all of my family had perished, but even though I only have one brother left, all of you will be my new family!"

"That's so sweet, Snowy!" Lily said.

"Ok, everyone! I want to take a photo!" Aurora said. Everyone posed for a family picture while Aurora turned the camera timer on. The camera flashed, and a beautiful, new memory was made.

Meanwhile, Dio was still plotting! He was ready to fight Dire again.

The two of them won't be able to escape this one... Dio thought to himself, preparing a small army of Nightdreamer soldiers.

Author's note: So, there you have it! Snowy Dawn is now (At least in this timeline) living in the Mansion of Lucidity! Dio's also planning something big... So, the next chapter will include Dio's attack and a very important scene... So, I'll see you later! Stay lucid!