Gwydion’s anger was visible to all as he could not even enter his own throne room and Fionn had a hardy chuckle over that one. Arianrhod sealed it with her element when she wanted peace and the idea that she wanted peace from Gwydion was too hilarious.

“I should kill you and be done with it!” He snarled at his younger half-brother.

“Explain how you would fight your battles Gwydion? You can hardly be bothered to get off your ass except to TAKE an ass.” Fionn retorted as he chuckled with no mirth.

Gwydion grew an ice spear and threw it at Fionn and it landed in his right shoulder blade. He wore an emerald green tunic so his blood was not seen to soak the garment.

“You really wish to fight inside the palace big brother? I will wipe the floor with your girl face!” The thunder ekimmu warned.

“Neither of you will do anything of the kind!” Arianrhod snapped as she stood in the doorway of her throne room.

“Piuthar! Why did you lock ME of all people out of our throne room?” Gwydion demanded as his skin was dusky.

“Bràthair, what I do in MY throne room is up to me. I give you a place at my side as my twin otherwise occupy yourself.” She said with clenched teeth.

Gwydion could not believe his ears and Fionn had a raised eyebrow. He loved it when she put the self- important brat in his place.

“You will pay for this!” Gwydion hissed as he passed thunder incarnate.

Arianrhod stared at Fionn and smiled softly as he came nearer. She hugged him tightly and patted his back as he stepped away from her. She wore a stolla like dress in silver and she looked magnificent. What he did notice was that the fae was missing from her throne room.

“I let him go.” She shrugged.

“You let him go? I do not understand that statement.” Fionn asked almost stupidly.

“I grew bored with him and I let him go. You were right and I should never have taken him prisoner. Besides it is Don I would prefer to destroy!” Arianrhod smiled as she cuffed him lightly on the chin.

“You are different Piuthar. Is all well?” Her commander brother asked.

“I am very well Fionn. I am just focusing.” She shrugged.

“No. I know you Arianrhod. I know the Silver Wheel and I know when she bestows her heart. What trickery did the fae use??” He demanded suddenly angry.

“You touch him and I will kill you.” Arianrhod threatened with navy blue eyes.

“You fell in love with another fae?” Fionn asked in fury.

“Gwydion has his lovers and I will have him. You do not touch him or you will not live a day.” She hissed as she feared for her newest conquest.

“I will not touch your toy Arianrhod. Our parents in the heavens know you will tire of him soon enough!” He scoffed.

She could not believe her ears and she slapped him as hard as she could. She stalked away from her beloved half-brother. She and he both knew her threats were empty, as if she would ever harm Fionn Hammel. No, she loved him too well for that. She also refused to have her Undine touched by any fae or ekimmu.
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