She smiled at his surprised face " why do you look shocked to see me ?"
He shook his head " is this happening or is it just my imagination?!"
She smiled so wide " this is me in the flesh "
He pulled her in for a hug. It was quite uncomfortable since she was laying down. He helped her up can hug her appropriately " you don't know how much I miss you"
" I have missed you too much. I have waited for long enough for this day " she said sadly "I fought for release but they won't let me go, they had to hold me tight and released me today. I don't know why they chose today but here I am "
"Who are they ?" He asked confused
She shrugged " I don't know them but they belong to some world. They have this strange look on their face. They said I look like their late princess and they needed someone just like her to rule their kingdom. This was why they came after me "
Raphael's face hardened " they dare not to come anything that's mine. This should have been stopped but why will they come at childbirth?"
She shrugged " they knew that will be my most vulnerable moment. I couldn't use my power if you remember so they took their attack. They were just something I have never seen before "
"This is strange. They should never do that to a queen. I need to get to the root of this whole thing. They have no right to come after what is mine " she was angry
She held his hand " please stop" her eyes moved to her son ". Can't wait to be with my family "
He felt a little bit at ease when she said that. He has longed to hear her voice. She's the best thing that has ever happened to him. He didn't want to be separated from her ever  again
" look at our child " he brought him before her " he looks just like you, trusts me "
She smiles. Her eyes watered as she stared at her child. She could remember the pain she felt during childbirth. It was terrific. She smiled nevertheless, that won't make her hate her child. He is the best gift ever " let me Carry him"
He put the child in her waiting arms. She kissed his cheeks " he has your lips " she said staring at the child
"and he had your eyes. Your smile too"
She giggled " but all I see here are your features"
" and what I see is yours"
" you two are the most cheesy couples I have ever seen " Jemima cut in"I was surprised you two didn't know when I opened the door not to talk of waiting until you finish your little banter "
Mel blushed " don't mind you, brother. He is always not believing "
" But I was saying the truth "
" And I was saying the truth too"
" guys, please stop already "
They kept shut "  but you should have given us more time to reunite "
"Really?! Haven't I given you more time already?" Jemima said while Mel laughed " I miss my friend too and I can't wait to have a word with her. I can't wait !"
Rail rolled his eyes. He knew he can't fight this one with his sister. She is a lot to handle
" you are the worse sister ever "
"I don't really," she said and stepped closer to the bed. She sat on it " I've missed you "
" Same here," Mel said with a small smile. Raphael refused to leave the room. He was scared that something else might happen, not that he doesn't trust his sister but the fact that Mel just woke up made him want to be around her at all times.
" I thought I will never see you guys again," Mel said sadly " it was horrible. I was scared that that was the end for me. I'm glad I'm right here with you all"
" I'm glad you are here with us too"
They changed the subject to something different. They can't wait To inform the others about Mel. They were the only two that knew for now. The pack will be so happy to find out that their Luna was back to life again. She was back for good.
Raphael summoned for some meeting. He wanted it to be a surprise. Even his parent don't know her parents.
It took a few minutes to get the crowd together. They knew something important was about to be announced so they can't wait to hear it. They feared it was the death of their Luna. The majority don't want her dead. She is loved but the pack.
They gathered and paid attention to what their alpha was about to say.
" Hello pack members !" His voice was a little bit too excited for someone whose mate is sick. The pack was starting to get suspicious
"Sorry I had to call for an urgent meeting. But trust me it's a good one. I want you all to meet someone, "
They were confused more. The whole pack couldn't wait to know what the meeting was all about.
"Please bow down for you LUNA !"
The crowd cheered when they saw her approach the stage. She looks so beautiful like never before. She was glowing so much that one would think she has been healthy for the past few months. This was good news, very good news.
He promised to organize a party for the whole pack this night. After the little announcement, they all made their way to their various home and workplaces.
Mel hugged her father so tight " Dad!"
" you can't believe how much I have waited to hug you so tight. Trust me, you are just the best thing anyone can have " her father said
They smiled " I have missed you too. What about mom ?" She asked as she stared behind him hoping to see her
His face turned into a sad one " she is at home "
She knew something was suspicious " please tell me the truth, what is wrong with her "
He knew he can't hide it for so long " she is sick. She has been sick for the past month. I have tried my best to help out but all help seems useless "
" why didn't you tell me? When did the sickness start? Was it before I fell sick ?"
He nodded " it was terrible. I have gone on a journey because of this but nothing happened "
" Please don't tell me you have given up yet "
He shook his head " I haven't given up. I will keep pushing until she gets better again "
" I want to see her. I need to see her "
He tore too. He haven't been this weak In anyone's presence before even Raphael: she hugged her dad so tight. She has never seen him look this way before. He must be going through a lot. They need each other to be strong again.
Raphael came and cut in. He was missing her already. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her cheeks " I miss you"
She smiled knowing the person " you can't be serious right now. She felt a little bit shy. He was holding her in front of her father "
" I don't care. Your dad is family so there is nothing to be ashamed of " he said as a matter of fact. She hit his arm " you are the worse thing ever "
" you don't mean that " he scoffed " you know I love you and I will do anything just to be in your arms trust me "
She chuckled " I knew you are insufferable. You are just too much"
" you are the cause of it anyways," he said and she tried pushing him away
Her father was filled with happiness. He was glad she was happy again " I'll have to excuse you two "
They nodded and watch him leave
" I don't know why your dad had to hide his pain from me," Raphael said all of a sudden," he thought  I don't know but I know what he is going through "
" you knew ?"
He nodded " I had expected him to tell me about it himself but I guess he didn't want me to worry about it"
" I feel so bad for him and mom. I need to visit mom" she said sadly " she doesn't deserve this at all
Raphael didn't want to argue with her. He knew he can't stop her because she is not going to change her mind. Yes, he understood she was her mother but she just left the sick bed and needed some rest too. He didn't want to be selfish so he left the thought alone and support her wish.
***
Maria came back from her journey. She looks so thin and pale like someone who went hunting. The warriors helped her inside. We need to shower and have something to eat. Raphael provided everything necessary for her to be well-kept. She has done a lot for the family and needs to be rewarded for this.
Maria has been a good friend of his and she had just proved her haters wrong. The love for Maria increased after this.