Epilogue

Six years later....

Elaina watched as Carson and Lianna played in the field just beyond the crystal caves entrance.  The little boys curly white hair swayed in the soft breeze as he tried with all his might to swipe it out of his face.  Beside him his little sister picked a flower and shoved it at his face while giggling.  Swatting the flower the boy attempted to try to act tough.

Chuckling Elaina limped forward to join her children.  After so many years she still couldn't stop herself from looking down at the metal leg she was now sporting and smiling, it was after all a reminder of the greatest victory of her life.

Lianna was the first to hear her approach.  Turning she locked her big green eyes that resembled Chase's on Elaina before giving a big toothy grin.  

"Mama!" The little girl called jumping up and running to her.  "Mama, look what I picked for Carson!" 

Elaina smiled at her daughter, "I saw i