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It was extra special when we met the unicorn and alicorn shifters. Many of them remembered me from when I was born and immediately recognized my presence when I entered their territory.
We'd met some of the eldest unicorns and alicorns alive, and their openness to making us feel welcomed was indescribable.Orion was as moved as me, and we even met a couple who knew his parents and sister when he was really small.
They asked about Odion, but we did our best to say he wasn't around much instead of lying to them. Mom noticed our troubled expressions, and I had a feeling she'd bring it up later.
Mom didn't want us staying out too long, especially with the tearful morning I had with Orlando when he ended up joining us. He'd been quietly observing everything with Harrison, who appeared more serious than usual. Mom said he was still a bit upset, but he'd come around after some quiet time.
Now that we'd gotten a general overview of the place, we were allowed to wander around when my mother or the others weren't with us. The majority of the shifters had caught a glimpse of us and would spread the word that we were staying for a few days to those who hadn’t had a chance to see us yet.
Being at the gates was a bit of a relief because I was exhausted and wouldn't mind a nice nap cuddled up with Orion.
"I think that's it. You two are off for the rest of the afternoon. Dinner is going to be at seven tonight because I have a live meeting to take care of," Mom said with a smile.
Orlando and Harrison moved to stand next to her.
Harrison stretched and then addressed us. "You two will be fine, right? We have some business to take care of."
"Yes, we'll be fine. It's pretty easy to navigate. If we have issues, we can just ask one of the fairies or pixies," Orion suggested.
Throughout our walk, we'd met many pixies and fairies in their little forms, and they were wonderful to listen to as they sang and danced in the air.
Everyone we'd met was super friendly and offered to help us if we needed anything, which made this tour a lot easier. If we couldn't find our way back, we could always ask someone for help until we got used to it.
"Yes. We'll be okay. Thank you for showing us around," I replied. Orion and I both bowed our heads in respect, and the three of them gave us expressions filled with pride.
"You've grown up to be a wonderful woman, Celestia," Harrison praised quietly.
I blushed and looked at the gate instead. "I guess," I said shyly.
Orion chuckled. "Just admit you like being praised rather than acting shy."
I turned to face him and pouted my lips. "You're just as shy when people praise you!" I defended.
He shrugged. "Maybe."
"It's a fact!"
"I don't agree with your observation."
"Oh, you're so lucky one of the guys isn’t here. Lucky Charms would agree with me!" I huffed.
Orion rolled his eyes. "Yes, because he loves pleasing you."
"Nooooo!" I argued.
"Yessss!" Orion replied, using the same emphasis as me.
Mom, Orlando, and Harrison all stared at us with blank expressions as we continued to bicker.
"Next time you’re shy I'm going to record you!" I declared.
"Go ahead. I'll prove you-" Orion began but flinched, suddenly looking surprised. I gave him a confused look as I tilted my head.
"What's wrong, Ori-"
"CELESTIA!"
I jumped at the loud voice that echoed in my head, scaring the shit out of me. I placed my hand on my chest as if to slow down the sudden fast beat of my heart with my free hand and swiftly looked around.
