Lullaby's Tale ~ Listen to the Reign.

A Wonderfully Familiar Dream

Looking up from her gaze on the fire she looked at her brother his focus not even on the book himself. A smile spread across her face as she snuggled back into the mountain of pillows, she slowly fell asleep her mind wandering into the magical world of wonderland. Though this wonderland was quite different from the book her brother read. Stars and planets and castles that are taller than the sun. A moon so close you could grasp onto the crescent and ride into the violet sky. Full of familiar yet strange faces float around the city of glimmering stars. A truly familiar face approaches the girl lost in the wonderful dream. Atlas though years younger holds out his hand to her and leads her to a place like no other.

The walls shining with gems and metals, the grand foyer grander than the one at home. Looking around as if she'd been here before Astra looked at the stairs where a lady was descending. Prussian Blue fabric rolling down the stairs like waves as it falls from the Queen Anne neckline. The tight cinching at the waist shows off the lady's slim frame, far thinner than anyone in France. Her height was forgien to, yet it added to her elegance. Long silver hair gently caressing her shoulders as she moved. Bright green eyes almost glowing compared to her pale skin washed over the two siblings, ruby red lips forming into a kind smile.

With a jolt Astra was woken, looking around she looked around frantically. Tears formed when she didn't see her brother. Darkness as encased the cabin, the fire was out and the night held no stars. Standing up she yanked open the cabin door and walked onto the deck, her green eyes wide with panic as everything seemed off. No crew, no wind, no birds, no waves and definitely no Atlas? This was too weird even for the siblings. In a pitch black world the only thing visible being the ship and herself. With an ear busting scream she started to fall through the dark for what seemed to be hours.

Atlas watched his sister whine and scream in her sleep, setting down the book he looked at the restless girl and stroked her hair. Shaking her gently she woke with a start and clung to her brother. Arms wrapped tightly around each other, Atlas started to hum then sing hoping to calm his distressed sister.

Rest your head

Go to sleep

Listen to my song

Go to a world of stars

To Cassipiea

Through the rings of Draco

Meet the Queen Serina

The story comes

To a close when the throne is won.

Wiping her tears from her face Atlas kissed her forehead. Raising emerald eyes to meet his she smiled softly. With sudden realization she sat up and walked over the makeshift desk and pulls out some parchment. Scribbling down something she calls her brother over.

"First you're crying, then we're cuddling now you're working. Do you ever slow down?"

"Shut up and get over here" Tapping her fingers waiting for her brother.

"What do you need shrimp?" He leaned over the desk.

"Look at the words of the lullaby and look at the letter, They both name where the Kingdom is, they also tell us to get the throne back. I bet that if we wrote out the whole song it might tell something more"

Looking over the parchment he grabbed a nearby candle and looked over the two pieces of paper his sister was going on about. Smiling at how even though she was in a rush her writing still reminded him so much of his mothers. Letting out a disapproving sigh as she snatches the two pages away to work on. With quick scribbles she finished writing the song down and looked at both pages.

"Atlas light the fire we need more light"

"Why should i? I'm older than you you can order me"

"Stop acting childish, this is serious!"

"Jeez, I was just trying to have some fun"

Rubbing her temples, she just gave him a sigh to over stress to handle her siblings fun. Trying to focus on the words that just seemed to crumble together. Frustration, lack of sleep and the unbearable heat, odd for fall. Opening the door to leave for just a moment Atlas walked below deck to get wood for the dying fire. Re-entering with an armful of wood that hit the floor with a thud just as Astra did. Rushing over Atlas picked up his unconscious sister and setting her on the plush bunk he started to yell for Apollo. Surely he knew what happened. Running in the dress shoes clicking on the deck Apollo entered the cabin to find the young girl on the bed, covered in a cold sweat a wet cloth on her forehead, and a frantic older brother worrying about her like a mother hen. With long strides Apollo approached the bed to see the dilemma of the young royals.

Reaching over and feeling her face Apollo tsked and looked up at the brother hen. "She'll be fine it seems to be nothing more than a stress fever, your mother seemed to get them often. Keep her hydrated and cool"

Still panicky Atlas looked between Apollo and his sister unease in his eyes. Sure Apollo knew what he was doing but what if something was seriously wrong? Seeming to sense the question Apollo stood and set a wrinkled hand on his shoulder.

"Do not worry, she is fine"

Leaving the room he closed the door which squeaked the whole way. Looking at the door Atlas perched himself on the edge of the bed a hand running through his sisters hair. Silver locks curling around his fingers as he played with them. Trying to calm his own panic. Never moving but to every so often re-wet the rag that sat on his sister's head. After a rough night the fever broke around dawn and just as the sun hit the horizon Astra's eyes fluttered open to meet her brothers. Trying to sit up only to meet her brother gently pushing her back by her shoulders a gentle worried smile on his lips.

"You should rest more, your sick"

"I am not leave me alone"

Hearing the commotions Apollo entered with a fond smile. Chuckling at the siblings fight so soon after illness and felt the young ones forehead, smiling even more when his hand came away cool.

"Good news the fever has broken but dont push yourself for a couple days"

Pouting Astra sat up ignoring her brothers pleas for her to rest. Running a hand through her silver hair damp from sweat she tried to verbally push the guys out of the room only getting them to leave when she said she needed Aurora to help her bathe. They left in haste only to be greeted by an entering Aurora with two maids on her heels. Getting into the bath the maids almost rubbed her skin raw with the clothes though it was a welcoming feeling. Washing away a couple days worth of dirt and grim she smiled, unlike the others Astra and Atlas liked to keep clean. Bubbles flying everywhere and the heavy scent of lilac soft porcelain skin was clean.

Pulling on a clean pair of pants and a white blouse she stepped onto the deck. Tying her hair up as she made her way to the wheel. Looking up at the sky shocked to see it's already late in the day. With a sharp whistle the crew gathered on the deck, smiling as Atlas moved to stand with her. Taking a deep breath she started to explain where the latest mission was taking them. Unlike other which took them to other countries to fight for gold or treasure this mission was taking them to space to fight for a throne, for freedom and to live in peace among their own land. When a roar of cheers were heard echoing around the quiet air of the day Astra took a long sigh of relief, glad her crew was behind them on this fight.