The Forbidden Land {A Pertemis Story}

Chapter 11: The Journal

AN: Hello readers! So me and Bornthisway2012 probably outdone ourselves with 6,331 words but we hope you enjoy the chapter!

Ally's POV

I carefully opened the journal to the first page. The first thing I saw was a sentence, probably added in much later. If you found this now, know they are innocent.

I continued reading it. If we are going to win both wars at the same time, I need as much information as possible.

Entry 1

Everything is peaceful today in the castle. The children are all playing with each other, enjoying their carefree childhood. Looking at them brings me happiness. I couldn't believe how old they are already. It seems like only yesterday did I hold them in my arms. My husband next to me, making funny faces to make them giggle. Too bad that Percy, my oldest and only son was out in the world. Living a reborn life without his memories.

A knock on me and Ethan, my husband's bed room brought me out of my thoughts. "Come in," I called out.

My daughter, Ally walked in. She is always closer with me. She feel like she could tell me everything -

I smiled. I remember my mom really well. Out of all of my siblings, I was the closest to mom. Sometimes I am scared of dad but my twin sister Via is really close to him.

I smiled at her. "What can I help you with?"

"Hi mom," she said cheerfully. "Could you help me with my wayport? I don't really get it."

"Of course," I said as I patted the space next to me. I started explaining everything. Oh how happy and carefree she looks before the war. I would do anything to get my Ally back. The cheerful one, not a strict commanding person. I hope she gets better after the war.

A lone tear slid down my cheek. I got kind of better after the war. Not really though. Without mom or dad by my side, my days are depressing. At least I have my sisters by my side. After the war is also when I started looking for Percy. I read on, needing to see why she added the first sentence in the top of the page. Who is innocent?

I continued teaching Ally how to make a Wayport. I was always a patient person so I watched silently and added feedback whenever I think Ally needed them.

I smiled as she continued trying, sweats already forming. "Don't try too hard. Practice is the key to success." I told Ally.

She smiled at me and nodded. "I will practice everyday!"

I smiled at her as she ran out of the room with excitement. The dining bell then rang, signaling the start of dinner. I stood up and walked out of the room, my head up high, showing no fear.

I walked into the dining room just as Isla, my oldest daughter, arrived. "Hi mother," Isla greeted me with a smile before taking her seat at the dining table. My husband was already there. He gave me a kiss on the cheek just as I sat down.

We were all enjoying our meals, talking about what we were up to today when two guards rushed in. I realize one of them as Alexei, brown hair, stormy grey eyes. He is Ethan's most trusted guard.

We all put our utensil down and listen. They bowed before us first before announcing. "Your highness, there is a man and woman at the door, claiming to be the king and queen of Letia. What should we do?"

"Don't let them in," Ethan commanded. I had heard of the kingdom Letia before. From what I've heard, they could be a power ally or a powerful enemy. "We will go out to them."