Ceres had purchased a good chunk of land not to far inland from the Gambino shores. On the property was a small house but more importantly a very large stable.
She had already given Keeta the address and the instructions at the baby shower... Probably early labor as well, but what was done was done. There was no going back especially when you were so sure of things.
She drew in a deep breath and forced herself not to cry as she led Natalia into the stables. Lir (who knew everything) was already waiting for their arrival.
The only thing that caused her to be unsure of everything was how easily willing Natalia was in all of this. Especially since she knew so little. Ceres had purposely kept her in the dark. She didn't want the Island to catch wind of any of this until what was done was done.
Natalia snorted when the stable doors shut behind them. For a moment a look of panic filled her face but then her eyes settled on Lir. She hadn't said a word since she Ceres had come to get her to bring her here. There was nothing to say. She still hardly trusted the woman that called herself mother.
Lir pressed his muzzle against Natalia's to offer some form of comfort. He whickered softly as he flicked his tail behind him. He for the moment part did not loose eye contact with Natalia until Ceres turned to leave.
The mood was heavy as Ceres left the stables. Just outside the tears flooded. She sucked in a breath. She had to be strong- for Natalia, for everyone of her children. Seconds later she had brought herself back tot he island.
Ceres was fairly certain that all her children where in there proper places and safe. She'd given them each a person note of farewell- something she could not have done in person. She loved her children, but a face to face goodbye would have made it hard for her to do what had to be done.
Sky gave a small smile as he took Ceres' hand and gave it a squeeze.
They both looked over their shoulder and glanced at the house they had practically grew up in and had raised children in. It was the final time they would lay eyes on the house. Seconds felt like hours but finally they pulled themselves away.
"You're sure," Sky whispered as the entered the empty halls of the ruined castle. It was still a mystery as to what happened in this place and what brought it to ruin but it was here that it had to be...
"More sure than I've ever been," Ceres whispered back as she pulled away from him. Her fingers touched the wall and instantly she was blind again. It frightened her for a moment and caused her not to go further. The darkness, the known (that was her fear). But, then a soft wind blew pushing her forward.
This wind was very unlike the Island when it made its presence known. The first steps Ceres took were the hardest but after that it was as natural as any other day.
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