I cant force you to accept it, but I cant pretend that I share your worries either. As I told you the last time weve been here, Lith has always been Lith to me. His time as Derek McCoy can help you understand his past, but it doesnt define his present, nor will it shape his future. Thats for us to make.
A long silence befell the room while Kamila pondered Solus words. It lasted so long that Solus brought tea and cookies that they consumed without saying a word, each one mulling over their respective problems.
What about you Solus? Why are you sad? Kamila said after she gave up on sorting the mess that her mind had become. Is it because this situation makes it hard for you to keep your feelings for Lith in check?
Among other things. She sighed. Theres the matter of the baby, Jormuns death, aunt Lokas- Wait, you know?
Solus turned to a bright shade of purple and so did the lights inside the tower.
Everyone knows, silly. Kamila chuckled. Unless they are blind, deaf, and dumb, of course.
And you are fine with it?
Fine is a strong word. Lets say that Ive learned to cope with it. I knew about it even before proposing to Lith and I knew what I was getting myself into. I never pegged you for being jealous of our baby, though. Kamila looked at Solus with doubt and confusion.
Solus had been on cloud nine since the day she had learned about the pregnancy and had been nothing but supportive about it. Kamila had no idea that the baby Solus was talking about was her alleged own.
After moving to the Desert, she had shared with Salaark the details of the recent fusion. When the Guardian had reassured Solus that merging their bodies had left no consequences, she had felt disappointed instead of relieved.
She was still struggling to understand that unexpected feeling and the thought that going back into her ring form might reset her body only made things worse.
Im not jealous of your baby, you have my word. Solus said. Quite the contrary, you have no idea how happy I am that you are here and how at ease my mind feels on the battlefield knowing that you are safe.
I beg your pardon? Kamila said, her confusion growing.
Because of our bond, Im incapable of helping Lith to collect the pieces he shatters into every time something really bad happens. Thats something that only you can do since Im too busy collecting my own.
My pain is his pain and vice versa. We love the same people in the same way so when they are in danger, we both get unhinged whereas you can ground him. Thats why Im jealous of you.
That during Liths darkest hours your touch heals while mine is poison. And dont get me started about the baby. Even if you never came to the Desert and now Lith and I were together, my life would be a nightmare.
If I were the one pregnant, there wouldnt be one day when I wouldnt be terrified that my cracked life force and core might endanger the babys life. That every time I step away from a geyser, the tower might cut her off not recognizing her as a part of my body.
On top of that, in your shoes, Lith would never allow me to follow him on the battlefield. Every hit I take reflects on the tower, compromising my life support system.
During the battle against Syrook and then to protect Belius, I took so much damage that I would have lost the baby several times over. Yet if I wasnt there, he wouldnt be alive now.
As long as I can fight alongside him, watching his back even when hes surrounded by enemies and make sure that he comes back home alive, I dont care about my feelings.
Thats why Im happy he has you and you have my word that I would never do anything that might compromise your relationship. I love you, Kamila Yehval Verhen. You have filled a huge void in our lives and given us happiness.
You are everything that I cant be and Im grateful to have you in my life.
Thats what Im supposed to say, you silly. Kamila embraced Solus, moved by her words.
What do you mean? It was now her turn to be utterly confused.
I mean that Im jealous of you as much as you are of me. You are strong, smart, and you share with Lith not only a bond deeper than Ill ever be able to understand, but also his love for magic.
I dont understand the first thing about it and even if I started today to study magic just to share that aspect of his life, it would take me years just to get the basics. No matter how hard I try, Ill never be at your level.
At the same time, after witnessing Liths memories, I know that without your light guiding him, he would have long lost himself to the Void, turning into a monster beyond redemption.
I also know how much youve sacrificed to let him have a full life and to make our relationship thrive. Back when I didnt know about you, I was scared to death every minute of every time he was on a mission.
Now, instead, I know that no matter where Lith goes or how bad the situation is, he has always someone who loves him as much as I do but who can fight like I never could.
Im not scared of your presence in our lives, quite the contrary. You make me feel safe when hes away and you are the only person I can truly open up to because youve walked and keep walking many miles in my shoes.
I love you, Solus Menadion Verhen, and I wouldnt want this odd three way marriage any other way. This baby is as much yours as she is mine and I would love it if you allowed her to call you Mom. Kamila said.
Are you sure? Solus said amid hiccups, fighting a losing battle to hold back her tears. Dont you think that two moms can be confusing?
Really? Kamila half laughed and half cried. Do you really think that a baby whos going to have six grandparents, hundreds of uncles and aunts, and the gods know how many distant relatives can be baffled by two moms?
I admit that it might be a bit unsettling, but when you put it that way, not so much. Solus laughed a bit before bursting into tears of joy that lasted for a long while.
***
Griffon Kingdom, Essar Region, Golden Griffon academy.
When Leegaain and Tyris reached the external gates of the lost city of Huryole, no guard moved forward to stop them. The Forgotten and the Emperor Beast on patrol remained equally silent.
The only difference between the unliving and the living was that while the former lacked any expression the latter wore a grimace of pain.
No voice resounded through the Gardens of Madness as the Guardians walked through the Awakened forest nor did anyone question their presence there.
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