Chapter 13

(Another nine months went by.)

 Dagon is in Castor’s room. “Was I this big?” He asks Castor as he watches Alberto. “Yes, while you are here, Dagon, I want to check you out.” Said Castor to Dagon. “OK, where do you want me?” Dagon asks Castor. Castor motions Dagon to lie down on the bed. Dagon does what Castor says.

 Few minutes later, Castor is done. “You can get up now, Dagon.” Said Castor to Dagon. Dagon gets up. “How long will the results take to come in?” Dagon asks Castor. “Not long.” Replies Castor. Dagon went over to sit with Alberto. Dagon sees Alberto moaning softly. “Do you think Alberto is dreaming?” Dagon asks Castor. “Could be. You did, as well.” Said Castor as he finishes with the paperwork. Dagon sees the puzzled look on Castor’s face. “What is it?” He asks Castor. “I really don’t know.” Replies Castor as he explains it to Dagon. “Are you saying I might be abducted again?” Asks Dagon. “Could be. That is my guess. I am sure it won’t happen again after this one.” Said Castor as he explains what Alberto and King Arthur found out.

 Dagon notices that Alberto is in stress. “Castor Alberto seems to be in some discomfort.” Said Dagon to Castor. “Can you please get Bran for me?” Asks Castor. Dagon smiles and leaves the room. Few minutes later, Bran is there. Both of them move Alberto to the operation room.

 (Two hours later.)

 Bridget and Dagon are there. They watch Bran and Castor bring Alberto back into the room. Castor sees them. “He has survived.” Said Castor to them. “That is good. What did Alberto have?” Asks Bridget to Castor. “He had twin girls.” Said Castor. Both Dagon and Bridget were shocked to hear this.”Will he be in the coma a bit longer?” Asks Dagon as he looks at Alberto. “Yes he will.”Said Castor. “Can we see the girls?” Asks Bridget to Bran. “Yes you can.” Said Bran as he goes and gets them. “I better check Alberto out.” Said Castor as he gets the machine for Alberto. Two minutes later, Bran returns with the twins. “They are cute.” Said Bridget as she looks at them. Dagon notices the confused look on Castor’s face. “Let me guess.” Said Dagon as he tells Castor his guess. “You are correct, Dagon.” Replies Castor. Both Bran and Bridget look at Dagon and Castor. Castor sees this and explains what he has found out.

 (Four weeks went by; Alberto is awake.)

 “How are you feeling?” Asks Castor to Alberto. “A bit bored.” Alberto said to Castor. “You can get up and move around to loosen yourself up.” Said Castor as he watches Alberto get up and starts moving around. “How is Dagon doing?” Asks Alberto as he moves around. “Good, here he is.” Said Castor as he sees Dagon enter. “Hey Alberto, getting tired of this room?” Dagon asks Alberto. “A little bit. No offense, Castor.” Said Alberto. “That is OK. You are free to go.” Said Castor as he watches them leave.

 (In the main chamber.)

 “What is going on?” Alberto asks Dagon. Dagon smiles and explains."I had twin girls? While you had triplets?” Asks Alberto a bit confused. “Yes.” Said Dagon as he leads Alberto to where his girls are. Bridget sees them, and she heads over to them. “I am glad you are up and around, Alberto.” Said Bridget. “Me too. Dagon told me what I had.”Said Alberto. “Yes, any idea for names?” Asks King Arthur as he comes over. Alberto thinks about it as he looks at his daughters. “Enyo and Frea,” “He said after a while. King Arthur smiles as he does the spell on the girls. Dagon sees the puzzled look on Alberto’s face. He explains what his father is doing and what Bran said to him.

 (Four months went by.)

 “King Arthur, is it time for the males’ sleep month?” Asks Queen Daphne to her husband. “Yes it is. We better explain this to Dagon and Alberto. They will be confused.” Said King Arthur. Few minutes later, both Alberto and Dagon are there. “You want to see us, father?” Asks Dagon to King Arthur. “Yes, I did. The males do a sleep for a month or more.” Said King Arthur. Both Dagon and Alberto look confused. Queen Daphne explains what they do. “How long do the males have to sleep for?” Asks Dagon. “Depends on how they go down.” Said King Arthur.

 “How do we get to sleep?” Asks Alberto. “We put a sleeping elixir around the castle. It doesn’t hurt females,young males, or children.” The females take over the males’ roles once all the males are asleep. We have a special room where the males ended up.” Said King Arthur.

 “We do our normal stuff, then we just go to sleep?” Asks Dagon. King Arthur nods his head, yes. “There will be nurses and other females walking around the place, and watching the males.” Said Queen Daphne. “It helps to relax and helps contact with lost ones.” Said King Arthur.

 “Can loved ones visit while we sleep?” Asks Dagon as he thinks of Aella. “No, we need to be in a room where it is a controlled place.” Said King Arthur. “I know it will be hard for you.” Said Queen Daphne. “Yes it will be. She has been with me when I went through all the problems I had.” Said Dagon. The others agree too.  “How fast will this elixir work?” Asks Alberto. “It does take time. Some males will bring others into the room before they pass out.” Said King Arthur.

 “I am going to spend time with Aella before I pass out.” Said Dagon as he leaves the room. “I am going the same thing with Bridget.” Said Alberto as he heads out. King Arthur watches them leave. “I will put the force field up, then I will start the gas.” Said King Arthur. “I will let the others know it is time.” Said Queen Daphne.

 Dagon has found Aella. “Want to walk around the castle?” Asks Dagon asks Aella."Sure. I love it, too.” Said Aella as she takes Dagon’s arm. They reached the spot where they first met. “This spot will be in my heart.” Said Aella as they stop. “““I agree. This is where I first saw you.” Said Dagon, remembering that day. Aella notices there is a force shield around the castle. “Is it that time again?” She asks Dagon. “Yes, it is a surprise to me when I find out.” Said Dagon. “I can’t visit you when you are in the sleep room.” Said Aella, a bit sad. “I know. That is why I am going to ask you to be my wife.”Said Dagon as he kneels down on one knee. Aella is totally surprised at this. “Of course I will.” Said Aella as Dagon gives her the ring. “This ring was my mother’s on Myst. It will help you remember me.” Said Dagon as they kissed.

 They see Alberto and Bridget coming over.”You seem to be happy, Aella.” Said Bridget. “Yes, Dagon just asked me to marry him.” Said Aella. “Congrats Aella and Dagon.” “ Said Bridget as she hugs Aella and Dagon. Dagon just blushes. “Is the room spinning?” Asks as he tries to keep from falling. “No.” Said Bridget as she watches Alberto.

 “It could be the elixir.” Said Bridget to Alberto. “Could be. I can’t focus my eyes either.” Said Alberto. “Alberto let the elixir do its thing.” Said Bridget as she notices some nurses arriving. Two minutes later, Alberto collapsed to the ground. “What is his name?” asks one of the nurses. “Alberto.” Said Bridget.

 “Alberto, I am giving you a needle. It will help you to go to sleep,” Please don’t fight it.” Said the same nurse as she gave Alberto the needle. Few minutes later, he was completely out cold. “He is sleeping. We will bring him to the sleeping chamber.” Said the other nurse as they carried Alberto away.

 Dagon watches in amazement at how fast the elixir works.  “Before I do pass out, I want to tell my parents.” Said Dagon as his head turned back to the main chamber. “I am coming with you.” Said Aella as she follows him.

 (Back to the main chambers.)

 “You seem to be happy, Dagon.” Said King Arthur as he saw his son enter with Aella at his heels. “Yes, Dagon asked me to marry him.” Said Aella. Both King Arthur and Queen Daphne were shocked and happy. “Congrats my son.” Said King Arthur as he shook Dagon’s hand. “Can I see the ring?” Asks Queen Daphne to Aella. Aella shows them the ring. “That is a beautiful ring, Aella.” Said King Arthur. “I gave Aella my mother’s ring from Myst to remind her of me.” Said Dagon. King Arthur smiles at this when he collapses to the floor. The nurse does their jobs, and they carry King Arthur away. “What is in the needles?” Asks Dagon as he watches them.

 “I really don’t know. It is my guess that it helps the males to sleep. It is my guess.” Said Queen Daphne. “OK, Alberto is already asleep.” Said Dagon. “Can we go for a walk before you go to sleep, Dagon?” Asks Aella to Dagon. “Sure.” Said Dagon as they leave the main chamber.

 As they walk, they notice a lot of males are down. “Wow.” Said Dagon as he watches another male collapse. “They are going down.” Said Aella, amazed by this. “I agree too. Whoa, I am getting a bit dizzy here.” Said Dagon as he stops walking. “Remember let the

elixir do its job.” Said Aella as she watched Dagon. “It is gone now. It is happening when I am walking.” Said Dagon as they continue their walk. He got another ten steps before he collapses. The nurses come towards him. “Let the elixir work.” Said a nurse as she gives Dagon the needle. Ten minutes later, he is totally out cold. They carry him to the sleeping chamber. Aella goes to the main chamber. Queen Daphne sees her enter. “Dagon just has fallen asleep.” Said Aella, a bit sad. Bridget comes over and gives her a hug.