Book 3: The Love of Fire & Rain

Chapter 11: Influenza

Inferno was pacing back and forth in front of Atlanta's throne busy ringing his hands together in fear and concern as he was creating a line of burn marks footprints into the floor from the heat of his body and the constant pacing. After having a letter sent to Lunaria by Phonx, he was currently waiting for her reply. The Healers were busy tending to Atlanta and Inferno was on the edge of having a panic attack! Suddenly the large entry doors burst open on their hinges as Lunaria ran into the room like comet in a frantic state. She was dressed in her silver nightgown and had hair down. Her two loose curls were down around her shoulders a sight that was rarely seen by anyone. She ran up to him, took him by the shoulders, and shouted at him in terror.

"I got the letter! Where is my sister? Is She Alright Inferno?"

"I don't know the healers are with her as we speak!"

Airis casually walked into the throne room behind Lunaria holding little Abram in her arms.

"Don't fret you two Atlanta's a strong woman she'll pull through this. I bet it's just all the stress, she's probably just exhausted."

Inferno nodded even though he didn't believe her words. He didn't think Airis believed her words either given the worry lines that appeared on her normally porcelain face.
"Yeah, yeah you're probably right Airis..."

"Daddy is mommy going to be okay?"

Inferno was stunned when he heard Ombric's voice. He looked down and saw little Ombric and Lavario dressed in their pajama's looking very scared for the health of their momma. Inferno quickly realized the situation and took a deep breath to calm down his nerves as he spoke towards his sons.

"She'll be fine boys but you should really be in bed right now."

"But..."

"But, Daddy..."

"I promise boys the moment I know that she is up and well enough to see you I'll wake
you up okay."

"Okay Daddy..."

Inferno hugged his sons and then took Abram and kissed his forehead before handing him back to Airis.

"Airis could you please take the boys to bed they'll lead you to their rooms."

"Of course Inferno come along boys."

Inferno was left alone with Lunaria. Lunaria walked over and placed her hand upon his shoulder Inferno noticed how pale she looked.
"Inferno she'll be fine."

Inferno was deeply concerned as he spoke. "I should have known she wasn't well."

"I should have known too Inferno I'm her sister we have a bond, but right now Inferno you need to calm down and breathe before you have a panic attack."

"Lunaria can you by any chance stay here with Airis to watch over the boys the last thing I want is for them to be scared."

"Of course Inferno it's the least I could do."

"Thank you Lunaria and if you don't feel well don't hesitate to let the Healers know." Lunaria smiled then placed her hands upon his shoulders and said.

"Go to her Inferno. Kick down the door if you have to, she needs you."

She then hugged him tightly and left to find Airis and the boys. Inferno was left alone again slowly; he made his way to his and Atlanta's bedroom. There were two guards outside the door they gave him sympathetic gazes as he reached for the doorknob with a shaking hand. He took a deep breath, opened the door, and stepped inside. He closed the door and turned to face the bed and he froze as his yellow-skinned face paled in complexion. He saw the twelve Healers huddled around the bed talking and writing down notes.