Of Love and War

Start of the New Age

Daybreak came into the vast kingdom of Lireo and the diwatas are preparing for another yet normal day for them. Except for the queen who has been getting anxious as to how her daughters' wellbeing are. She is currently in one of the patio's of the castle, looking over the horizon with the Great Sage.

"Imaw, I can't help but feel worried about my girls. I know for a fact that they had trained for their journeys but I just can't shake the feeling that something might have happened to them" the Queen Mother of Diwatas spoke.

"At ease Mine-a, you've said it yourself, they had trained for the arduous journey they have undertaken. Those young saplings won't remain as saplings forever, a day or two may pass and they are bound to choose their own ways" the Great Sage let a reassuring smile.

"I know but-" Mine-a wasn't able to finish when one of the court maids appeared.

"Your highness Sangre Alena has arrived and is currently entering the castle gates" the maid said before withdrawing into her duties.

"See, all you needed to do was believe in them. Give the others ample time and I'm sure they will be arriving shortly" the Great Sage told the queen before she vanished into thin air to meet her daughter.

Castle Gates

"ALENA!" Mine-a couldn't help but hug the first daughter that arrived.

"I'm home mother" Alena greeted with her usual soft tone, well aside from Agos that she is carrying in her back and her slightly worn out clothing she practically looks the same meek sangre.

"I'm very glad my dear, you know I was starting to worry"

"So am I the first one to arrive?" Alena inquires as she accompanies her mother into the garden.

"Yes, you're the only one who's here now" Mine-a answered.

"WELL NOT ANYMORE!" Danaya then emerged from the earth grinning

"DANAYA!" Her mother and sister hugged her

"Oh wow, you sure did gain a lot of muscles in your journey" Alena commented after they break their hug. Danaya's body got toned and developed.

"Same as you, but I think yours isn't the one that's very noticeable, there's something about your eyes that speaks growth" Danaya throws a compliment back to her sister.

"Look at you two, talking like some grown encantadas" Mine-a smiled

"I do hope they arrive soon" Alena glanced at the gate.

"Well for Amihan I'm curious as to what improvements she got but to Pirena, well I'm not practically excited" Danaya remarked

"Danaya" Mine-a let out a scolding tone.

"I'm just joking mother, why don't we go inside so Alena and I can change into more presentable outfits. I also have something to report to you" Danaya gestured

After changing into their royal attires Danaya sought audience from Mine-a to report the corruption of the land she has witnessed.

"After all these years, Etheria still haunts us" Mine-a's expression darkened after hearing what her daughter had to say

By noon the eldest of the four arrived together with Gamil and presented herself in the throne room much to the surprise of her mother and the council.

"Whoa whoa whoa, I know you're some kind of a rebel my dear older sister but I wasn't expecting this" Danaya teased.

It was at that moment Pirena noticed that she was still wearing the same garment she had when they infiltrated the Hathorian halls.