Rachel Higginson

We will remember the way things used to be, and teach our children to be better than us. The generations that follow will remember with us. In that day, we will all be free

A tear slipped from eye, as I stood helpless beside Kiran. __hey have done nothing wrong, except fight for the freedom you have stolen from them, from all of us!_ I shouted back, unable to stay silent when my friends stood at his mercy.__ give you freedom, the freedom to live your life as you please,_ Lucan challenged, tilting his chin with pride and sincerity. __ ask nothing of you, except for your loyalty. I am the king, it is the least of what I deserve,_ Lucan turned to address the kingdom, his argument ringing through the air.__hen why is it only your bloodline that is allowed immortality?_ I argued, taking a step forward. __hy do the rest of our people suffer from the separation of races? Why are the Shape-shifters exiled by penalty of death? What have they done? What is their crime? Are you afraid to share true immortality? Are you so scared of a people that realize they don__ need a king?_ I turned to face the crowd too, hoping to empower them with my words.

For many reasons, Dear,_ Delia said in a soothing voice. __e are tired of running , tired of traveling. It is time for us to be together in a world where your kind of evil does not exist." Lucan growled at her, but she continued, "And I could not let my daughter or my son feel responsible for the lives you planned to take today. They are good and strong, and they will rule this kingdom after they destroy you. They will restore our immortality; they will bring peace and life again. You may take my life today, I will grant you this, but soon, very soon they will take yours and my sacrifice will be for the greater good of my people.

Through it all, he began to develop a relationship with Avalon. Slowly they became friends; trust blossomed between them and then the plans to save the kingdom developed naturally. If Kiran couldn__ have me, he would end his life in sacrifice so that I could have freedom. I turned my head into my shoulder with the feeling flooding my body that everything Kiran did, he did it for me. His love for me, his undying resolve to live his life dedicated to me nearly swept me away with his intensity.

This was not a love story that ended in tragedy.This was a tragedy that ended in a love story.

Love is the strongest motivator of all, Reagan. Stronger than fear, stronger than hate, stronger than whatever else is out there. Love is more than enough to survive with; it's enough to live with.