Fairyland Reborn

From Darkness to Light

{As Ash knelt on the ground, he cradled his daughter's head in his lap. The curse had been shattered, and Elara's once raven-black hair had returned to its natural ginger sunset hue. Her skin bore the beautiful blend of Genevieve's tanned complexion and Ash's fair tones.}

{Ash softly} Elara can you hear me?

{Elara stirred in her father's arms, her eyelids fluttering open. Her shappire blue eyes, so much like Genevieve's, gazed up at Ash with a mixture of confusion and recognition.}

{Elara, her voice weak} Papa? What... what happened? Where am I?

{Ash, tears of relief in his eyes, hugged his daughter tightly.}

{Ash, his voice choked with emotion} You're safe, Elara. You're home. And everything is going to be alright now.

{She hugged him as she held him tightly as she starts to cry.}

{Elara} Where is Mama?

{Ash} I don't know where she is Little Star, but she shouldn't be far behind.

{Ash continued to hold Elara close, his heart heavy with worry but also filled with hope.}

{Elara softly} Can we go find Mama please Papa?

{Ash softly} Of course we can Little Star.

{He helps her to her feet as they slowly walk out the castle. As they got outside Ash couldn't help but noticed that all the Fae, Folk and Creatures were standing around a circle their heads bowed down.}

{Ash seeing his father} Father what is going on?

{Lindir sadly} Nion my son, I am truly sorry.

{Ash with worry in his heart hurries through the group to the center of the circle. In the center of the circle, Ash's heart sank as he saw what lay before him. Genevieve's

lifeless form, surrounded by a soft, ethereal light, was gently cradled by the forest floor. Her once-vibrant hair now seemed to dance with a hint of silver, and her expression was one of serenity.}

{Ash his voice trembling) No! No, no, no, no...

{Elara, too, rushed to her mother's side, her eyes welling up with tears.}

{Elara softly) Mama, wake up...

{Lindir stepped forward, his voice filled with a heavy sadness.}

{Lindir} The sacrifice to break the curse, my son. She gave her life to save all of Fairyland. Genevieve's love and bravery were beyond measure.

{The forest around them seemed to echo with a mournful sigh as Ash, Elara, and the gathered Fae, Folk, and Creatures paid their respects to the fallen hero. Ash knelt on the cold ground, clutching Genevieve's lifeless form to his chest, his anguished cries echoing through the somber air. Tears streamed down Elara's face as she, too,

mourned the loss of her mother. In a solemn display of reverence, everyone present, including the Royals, bowed their heads to pay their respects. Amidst the sorrow and tears, Kendra's gaze shifted to an astonishing sight. Apricot, Puck, the Royals, and the assembled multitude all followed her astonished gaze, their expressions

filled with disbelief.

As Ash and Elara continued to weep beside Genevieve's lifeless body, a gentle hand alighted on their shoulders. With a shared glance of surprise, they raised their tear-filled eyes to behold the ethereal presence of Merlin himself standing beside them.}

{Merlin, his presence radiating wisdom and kindness, looked upon Ash, Elara, and Genevieve's lifeless form with a gentle smile.}

{Merlin softly) Do not despair, my friends. Genevieve's sacrifice was not in vain. Her love has broken the curse that ensnared Starlessia. Besides, its not her time yet.