#eventually azriel x reader

Summary: Lilith Archeron is the youngest sister, the smart one. The one who with Feyre kept her family going. What happened after she was made, when Feyre left to spring Court

Warnings: Nesta and Elain being bad sisters, one or two curse words, character in coma state?(I really don't know how to do warnings)

Author's Note: Hii , sorry for the delay, work has been hectic. So I always wondered what happened in the Night Court when Feyre was in Spring in book 3. Here is my first viewpoint, I might do another chapter on these lines (Feyre being in spring and all). This chapter is more towards building relations.Again thanku for your support, hope you guys enjoy !

Any comments are welcome!

Chapter 1 SERIES MASTERLIST Chapter 3

Rhysand walked into a chamber in the healing palace. “High Lord” Madja began to rise, he stopped her

He walked up to the bed “Is she going to be alright?” He said, shadows near Liith’s feet caught his attention. He visited Azriel before. The shadowsinger looked alright, but he knew his brother, knew that guilt was eating him alive, and what happened to Feyre’s sisters, well, Azriel was blaming himself for that, because of his position in the court. But Rhysand didn’t blame him; what Hybern did was unpredictable

“Did you send them?” he spoke in Azriel’s mind. “No” came an immediate response. “They are not listening to me” Azriel's voice came after some time.

“Her body is adjusting” Madja declared “I ran a few tests, and well” She looked to Rhysand, her face solemn “I would like to discuss that with you” Rhysand nodded

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Lilith sat atop the highest tree, gazing at the sky, a smile on her face. She was here for a long time, somewhere deep, she knew this wasn’t real, but this place was so beautiful. With grassy hills and tall trees, but she felt something missing, no, it was someone missing. She didn’t think so much about it, and she climbed down the tree and jumped onto the grassy plain. As she walked, she felt a cooling sensation, which was new cause ever since she got here, she hadn’t felt anything, even when the wind blew.

Lilith’s eyebrows furrowed as she looked down at her feet. They were normal, but something had changed. There was a dark film to them. A shadow, she thought. She inspected her body, she noticed an area around her waist was darker than the rest, and on her wrist too. She ignored them, for now.

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Cassian woke up to voices. He opened his eyes to see Mor, Rhysand, and he sighed in relief as he saw Azriel sitting. He grunted as he sat up and grinned, “You're not getting rid of me that easily” Mor slapped his arm, “OW!” Cassian exclaimed

“I didn’t even hit you that hard” Mor gaped “I’m bruised” Cassian replied

A throat cleared as they all looked at the doorframe “I see you are alright” Madja said, walking in

“How can I not be, when you're here, Madja?” He said, smiling at her as she sat next to him

She began scanning “You are lucky” She took in Cassian’s expression and shook her head “A lucky fool” Mor and Rhysand laughed

“And you” She glared at the shadowsinger “You should be resting” Azriel snuck into his seat, cheeks flushed

Mor clapped her hands “Madja, let these three catch up, I want to come with you to check up on Lily”

Azriel lifted his brow, and Cassian had a confused look “Liliy?” - “What is she doi”-

“All would be said in time” Rhysand cut Cassian off

Cassian looked outside the window “How is she?”

Rhysand sighed, “As fine as she can be” Cassian didn’t need to say the name “Being strong” Rhysand paused “For Elain”

Cassian let out a long breath, and looked at his brothers “Why is Liliy here?” He noticed Azriel stiffening at that

Rhysand’s expression went grim “I wouldn’t expect you and Azriel to remember this, but” he paused contemplating how to tell his brothers “When Lilith got out of the cualdron I already felt her power” he ran his fingers through his hair “When Nesta came out” “I-it was like a trigger to her” He put his head down “Her power lashed out, any of Hybern soldiers went flying, we don't know what it is” - “Feyre took that opportunity to decive Tamlin and the rest but, Lilith she burntout and fainted ”

Azriel spoke up for the first time, “Did the burnout cause her to be here like this?”

Rhysand looked at him, sadness on his face “Madja” - “She ran some tests, and found out that as a human, Lilith was dying” Azriel’s mouth opened in horror “She had a rare blood disease, from what I’m told. But the good news is Madja thinks her body is slowly getting better, although a few traces are still there” - “When Lilith was made, it changed her completely” He gave a small smile to Azriel “She will be alright, we just need to give it time”

“Well” Cassian began “I think Az and I are both good to go from here” he put his legs on the ground, about to get up

“Sit your ass down” Rhysand ordered “You both are not going anywhere until Madja clears you” Cassian opened his mouth “Take it as an order from your High Lord” Rhysand cut him off.

Cassian mumbled words, while Azriel stood up and left without a word.

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Azriel walked into Lilith’s room, glad to see that nobody was there. He didn't know what he was doing in her room, but the thought of her being alone, even unconscious, didn’t sit right with Azriel. So he sat on the chair next to bed, and tugged, tugged at that beautiful threat he felt while she was still in caulron, he held on to that, You are strong, You’ll be alright, I’ll wait he sent those thoughts to Lilith down the bond that only he could feel, hoping somehow she would hear them.

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Lilith knew she was alone in this place, but for the first time, she was feeling lonely. It shocked her because she knew Feyre was alright, her father would be too, her other sisters, well, she didn’t want to think about them right now. She stood at the edge of the tree truck, and snapped her head back at the small, oddly familiar voice that almost seemed to come from within her I’ll wait.

She started pacing, the voice rattling her, she knew it was the same voice she heard in the Cauldron, Come back to me; She didn’t forget those words, what they meant, but who was calling her and why? She took a long, deep breath, closed her eyes and finally acknowledged the things that brought her here. Getting kidnapped, being submerged in the cauldron, seeing Nesta, who looked like their mother the most, getting pulled out of the cauldron, her veins heated up again at the thought of the image, just like it did in Hybern, and then she was here. No, she wouldn’t be here; she had to leave from here; she had to help.

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“You know that your sisters are a handful, even for me” Mor was sitting on the chair next to Lilith “And I’m over 500 years old”

“I know” came Lilith’s small, rough voice

Mor gasped in surprise, “By the Mother, you're awake!” she grinned “Let me get Madja”

Lilith weakly sat up, she felt fine, stronger actually, despite being in a near-coma state for, how long she was like that anyway? She took the water from the side table and chugged it. She blinked, looking at her hand to find a thin tendril of shadow on her wrist, slowly removing itself and floating away outside the door, she gaped.

She was about to follow it when an old female appeared in the room, Mor behind her “It is so good to see you awake, Lilith” Madja said, coming and sitting beside her bed, “Alright, now I’m going to do a check up, are you okay with that?” Lilith nodded, still wondering what that shadow was.

Madja placed her warm, glowing hands on Lilith’s body. “I would like to inform you that, while you were unconscious, I did a few tests” Lilith’s spine straightened, wondering if Madja knows what her condition is. Lilth's thought was written on her face because Madja gave an understanding look to her and nodded. Lilith took an audible breath.

“Well, Lilith, I’m happy to say that your body is recovering” Madja paused and leaned forward “In more ways than you might expect” A small smile dawned on the healer, while Lilith’s brows furrowed in confusion.

Mor clapped her hands “So she can leave?” she asked Madja.

“Well, I would like to keep her for another day, just for precaution” Madja said “I’ll take my leave now, I think the High Lord and the two reckless Illyrians would like to know that you're awake” Madja announced, walking towards the door and leaving

Mor squealed and sat next to Lilith “So, how are you feeling?” Lilith didn't know how to answer that. She was happy, confused, worried, and many other things, but she said

“Hungry”

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Azriel was over the moon when the shadows came back to him and whispered that she was awake. He wanted to run to Lilith, wanted to hold her and not let go, but he didn’t do any of that. Instead, he walked into Cassian's room, as his brother was devouring the plate of food like there was no tomorrow.

Azriel sat on the chair, Cassian's brow raised up “Is everything alright?” Cassian said with a mouth full of chicken and rice

Azriel nodded. He didn’t know how to explain to Cassian that he was fighting every nerve in his body that told him to go to Lilith’s room

He cleared his throat “I was just bored” he said as calmly as possible

Both of Cassian's brows rose “And that’s bullshit”

Azriel didn’t respond “She is awake” came Mor’s voice. Azriel glanced at the door as she came in, grinning

“Who, Liliy?” Cassian assumingly said, glancing at Azriel, as the latter tried to maintain his poker face, but his brother saw the small tilt on his lips

Mor nodded enthusiastically, while Cassian stood from his bed “We should go see her”

Both of them headed towards the door, while Azriel remained seated, looking at his hands. “Az,” Cassian’s voice came. Azriel met his brother's gaze, and looked back at his hands “You can’t hide forever” Azriel knew it was more than his scarred hands that Cassian spoke about

Azriel stood up “I know she’ll be happy to see you” Mor said, reassuring him, as they walked into Lilith’s room.

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Lilith was feeling happy that people came to check up on her. Mor had told Cassian and Azriel, three of them walking in while Lilith was stuffing her face with food. She was embarrassed by how they saw her. Cassian had welcomed her back and grinned ear to ear, and Azriel gave her a small smile and stood by the foot of the bed. They were chatting, well, mostly Mor and Cassian, asking her how she felt, letting her know that things are alright, telling her where they were right now. Mor, promising her to take her shopping. Lilith asked a few questions that were in her mind, but she couldn’t help but notice the male leaned on the wall at the foot of the bed, shadows curling his arm, same as the one she saw on her wrist, but bigger ones. And his hands, Lilith hoped she didn't show it on her face, as she took note of the scars. The gloves he wore the other times she saw him made sense to her now.

She looked up at him “So you control shadows?” Azriel straightened and nodded. He tried to keep his shadows hidden, but a few didn’t listen

He looked at Lilith “That’s a very interesting ability” Lilith told him, smiling, knowing the shadow she saw earlier was one of his.

“Well, it’s useful too for a spymaster” Cassian chimed in

Lilith eye eyebrows furrowed; she didn’t know the roles of everyone, well, that was another question she had to ask.

“Well, would you look at that, everyone is here” Rhysand said by the door

Lilith gave a small wave at the High Lord, walking inside the room “Welcome back” Rhysand said “You got us worried there, Lilith” Lilith's cheeks flushed

The High lord clapped Cassian’s shoulder “Well, I have good news for all three of you” He paused for dramatic effect “You all are clear to go by tomorrow” - “But, Cass, you need to be careful with your wings and Az same for you, but also magic”

Mor scoffed, “As if these two will listen” Rhysand sighed

He looked towards Lilith “And for you, Madja didn’t warn me about anything” - “But I suggest taking one step at a time”

Knowing what he meant, “I know Rhysand” Lilith sighed “I remember” She gave a sad smile

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The House of Wind was hauntingly beautiful, high up in the sky. Lilith stood on the huge balcony, taking in the wind and the scenery, and she smiled.

“Are you ready to meet them?” Rhysand's voice came from behind. Lilith looked at him and nodded. She didn’t know what would happen when she met her sisters; she just hoped it would be normal, or as normal as it could be between them.

Lilith stood in the living room, taking in where Elain stood near the window, while Nesta sat in the armchair, she looked around the room and noticed Feyre’s absence. Lilith cleared her throat, Nesta looked first, and Lilith gave a small wave.

Something changed in Nesta’s expression, some sort of relief in her expression, as she stood up and walked towards Lilith. She was a fierce beauty as a human, but as a fae, Nesta looked as if even death would bow at her feet. Nesta stood in front of Lilith and hugged her.

Lilith didn’t remember when her oldest sister had embraced her like this, probably when their mother passed away, but Lilith welcomed it anyway, tears gathering in her eyes; she was slightly taller than her sister, but Lilith felt like the small child again. They broke the hug, Lilith glanced at Elain and then Nesta, tilting her head up, Nesta just shook her head.

Lilith walked towards her second-oldest sister, looking out the window. She heard her mummer few things, she could only make out death and will, in that sentence. She placed a hand on Elain’s shoulders and turned her around, facing her. Elain’s face was horrid, Lilith couldn’t understand what to do, so she repeated Nesta’s actions and hugged Elain. She returned it with weak arms.

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Lilith was sitting in a room with looked fairly like a make-shift office with a table, and few chairs, but also a few boxes on the side. Rhysand handed her a glass of water, and she said her thanks.

“That went shockingly normal” Rhysand said, sitting in front of the table. Lilith nodded

“I wasn’t expecting that” Lilith confessed

Rhysand took a glass of amber coloured liquid for himself “I know there are alot of things to be said, and I’m sure you have several questions” He paused taking a sip “Before all that I would like to inform you that Feyre is gone to the spring court” Lilith’s eyes widen in shock “As a spy, for us” - “She will be back” Rhysand gave her a reassuring look

Lilith placed the glass on the table “I do have a lot of questions” Rhysand's mouth tilted up

And then they began, Lilith needing to know everything about Hybern and what happened there, about the possibilities of the war, what happened to her sisters, and her, about Feyre, how she was, about this court. Each answer from Rhysand made the pile of questions in her mind grow

A knock came from the door “Come in” Rhysand replied

A tiny, about 5 feet tall female, with black hair, walked in “Rhysand” she said in a way of greeting. She saw Lilith, and met her gaze, her eyes were glowing orbs of silver, but Lilith didn’t back down, she eyed the female like she had before, assessing her

“Lilith, this is Amren, my second in command” came Rhysand's voice from the background

Amren just smirked, “So you are the youngest” Lilith didn’t budge; she just narrowed her gaze

Rhysand clapped her hands “Well, Amren” he looked up at the female and raised a brow

“Rhysand, we need to train the eldest” She glanced at Lilith “And from what I can feel, even this one here”

“I have already told you I’m not going to force them to do anything” Rhysand began

“You know war is going to come, these two need to be prepared” Amren interrupted

A few things began to make sense to Lilith now. The cauldron had given her and her sisters something, but what, she had know idea. But if war was coming to where her family stayed, Lilith stood up “Alright” she declared

“Ah, I see the youngest is the smartest” Amren said

“Lilith, you just got back from the healing palace” Rhysand protested

“I’m not saying I’ll train right away” Lilith said calmly, “But I will” She looked at Amren “But not by her” - “When Nesta is ready, she would be perfect for her”

Amren's brows raised up, “Mor can teach me” Lilith said. There was something about Mor that Lilith knew she could trust.

“I know Mor can come off as friendly and helpful” Rhysand began “But when it comes to training, she can be the toughest” - “She is a member of my court, whom I’ll call when my armies fail and Cassian and Azriel are not able to fight”

Lilith nodded, knowing that the female was strong, but this “If she is willing” she said “Then, I’ll train with her” with that, Lilith left the room.

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Lilith was feeling guilty, guilty that she didn’t dislike being a fae, the way it was done was horrible, and she still got nightmares about that night. But, this was the most alive she had felt; she was thinking this while walking in the streets of Velaris with Mor and Cassian. She was getting bored with her mind; she was not ready to train yet, and it seemed like the moment with her sisters was a one-time thing, because after that day, it was back to the normal she knew. She tried to help out Elain and Nesta, asking her to join for a walk in the city, or do anything really, but the latter spoke for both of them, and told her to leave them alone.

“Now this is the palace of Thread and Jewels” Mor said, pointing at the endless rows of shops

Mor led them to, and Lilith's eyes widened at the sheer quantity of options “You need clothing” Mor said, looking at the racks of shirts

Lilith didn’t know how to tell the female that she had no money to pay for anything, maybe the hesitation was written on her face

“It’ll be on Rhysie’s tab” Cassian said, smiling at Lilith “You are family now”

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They were sitting at an outdoor cafe, enjoying the weather of Velaris. Mor and Cassian were talking about random topics.

“So” Mor began “Rhys had a very interesting conversation with me” Mor looked at Lilith, raising her perfect arched brow

Lilith snuck into her seat “What about?” Cassian said, looking at her

Mor smirked, “Just that Lilith here wants me to train her” Cassian choked on his coffee

“Are you out of your mind?” Cassian looked at Lilith “She is the worst, you’ll be better off with Azriel or even Amren” Lilith's cheeks flushed at the mention of him. To tell she missed the spymaster was an understatement

Mor gave a vicious grin “She was told that, yet” she met Lilith’s gaze, glint in her eyes

Lilith sat straight “Yes, I want you to train me” She told Mor “If it is okay with you”

She looked at Cassian “And Rhysand told me what can be expected” - “I am okay with it” she paused “If Mor, who is the most strict, teaches me, then I’ll have the discipline that it takes, to not only control whatever powers I have but hopefully help in the war” Lilith voice went small at the end

Cassian’s eyes softened “Nobody will force you to do anything, Lily” Lilith nodded, meeting Cassian’s gaze; she saw something like appreciation and pride in them.

Lilith sighed, “I know I’m not ready now” It was the truth; she had to speak with Madja first, “But I know I will be” - “Soon” Lilith added

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Lilith stood in the kitchen, seeing a helper, Nuala, she recalled, come back with full dinner plates again. She asked Naula to help her out, asked for some particular ingredients, she wasn’t a great cook, maybe a good one, and she knew what her sisters liked; as she began making them a meal

“This” Lilith pointed at the plate with fish “Is for Nesta” and this, she took the soup and bread “It’s for Elain”

It was late, everyone had gone to sleep, but Lilith was restless in her chambers, so she went to the training grounds. Cassian had shown her this place when she had told him and Mor about training. She took in the big ground, the weapons on the corner and some mats. She walked barefoot on the grass, liking the cool sensation. She looked up, seeing the starry sky.

“Are you going to climb trees again?” His voice came from behind

Lilith turned and looked at Azriel “Maybe” she said, shrugging her shoulders

Lilith noticed the tight leathers he wore, showing every muscle, her heartbeat increased. Azriel walked towards her, a small smile on his face. His shadows left his side and circled Lilith “I’m sorry” Azriel said “They are not listening”

Lilith shook her head as she saw the trendrils circling her “You don’t need to apologise” she paused “They seem nice and friendly” She played with the shadow that was on her wrist, bouncing it from one hand to another

Azriel was shocked; he had never heard anyone saying his shadows were friendly, deathly, yes, but he thought they would be different for her. Because she was well-

“But I have a few questions for you” Lilith said, looking at him,

Azriel gave a curious look. He sat on the ground “I’m all ears” Lilith sat down next to him, smiling.

He had answered almost every question, but surprisingly, Lilith didn’t ask about his hands, nor did she stare at them like most did. She was hesitant at first, but each answer made her excited to ask more questions. From how he became a member, to how his powers worked and why he was called a shadowsinger. It was fairly straightforward, except when she blurted out a question which Azriel thought she mightn’t want to ask

“Why does your voice sound familiar to me?” Lilith slapped a hand on her mouth

The answer was on the tip of Azriel's tongue, Because I’m your mate, Because I spoke to you when you were in the cauldron and when you were unconscious, and I think you heard me, Because I can’t control staying away from you, Beacause I need you to stay by my side.

But he just laughed it off, saving Lilith from the embarrassment he knew she felt, “Now I have a question for you” Azriel changed the topic,

“I was told you want to train” he paused “With Mor of all the people” His voice was full of surprise and worry

Lilith's eyebrows furrowed “Yes, it is true” - “I don’t know why everyone is so worried about it”

“Because Mor is vicious” Azriel replied, his voice becoming serious “She won’t hold back”

Lilith held her head high “And that’s exactly what I want”

Azriel masked his worry for his mate; he would talk to Mor, tell her the truth if it meant she held back a little. He sighed and slowly nodded.

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Lilith's knees hit the ground as her vision became blurry, the morning sun hitting her eyes, a knife came at her throat “And you're dead” Mor said

They had begun their training after Lilith went to see Madja, asking her not only what she meant the last time, but also asking if it was okay for her to train. Madja confirmed that her disease, when made, was slowly leaving her system, but it was not completely gone. And warned her not to push her body. That was not likely when she was training with Mor, like everybody warned, the female, who outside this ground was helpful, friendly and all smiles, didn’t hold back. They had mind-shielding lessons, hand-to-hand, and practising with training swords. Lilith wasn’t able to summon her powers just yet. She had asked why the shielding was necessary, and to Lilith's surprise, found out the powers of a Daemati, the gift possessed by Feyre and Rhysand. Lilith wondered if the High Lord ever used his gift on her.

“I think we should stop here” Mor declared “It’s time for breakfast”

Lilith limped into the house; it had become the new normal for her. She reached the dining table and heard a whistle.

“I told you she is ruthless” Cassian said, joining her at the table

The magic of the house set a plate of eggs and fruit in front of Cassian and Lilith “I know” Lilith murmured. The rest of the meal was in silence.

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Hurt and anger flooded in her veins as she took Nesta’s words. Yes, she had started training and was getting better with each lesson, but for her sister to tell her she was not being considerate of Elain and her, because why was she trying to live? Not waste away? Trying to help the people who basically clothed and fed them every day. Not considerate? Even after having all the lessons with Mor, she managed to cook for her sisters, because they weren’t eating properly, and even taught Naula and Cerridwen the dishes they liked. No, she was not having this, not anymore

She yanked Nesta’s arms “Now you listen to me” Lilith’s voice was deadly calm

“I’m not going to let this second chance at life go away” “Yes, I know what happened to ALL THREE of us was beyond horrible” Lilith began “You two aren’t the only ones who have nightmares about the cauldron” She let go of Nesta’s hand with force

“What, why should I waste away? If that’s what only you two are capable of right now?” The lights in the room began to flutter

“Do you even know how bad it was for me when I was human?” Lilith saw a faint light at the edges of her vision

“The answer is no, cause even after the cottage, where you and Elain didn’t lift a finger, and your 8 and 10-year-old sisters, had to hunt, for the princesses, you both think you are” - “When I was sick, you didn’t visit me once, not once” The show piecies and furnitures in the room started rattling

“I WAS DYING” - “Sister” that word was said with scarctic venom “You didn’t check on me once, not once, the nights of horrible pain I went through” Lilith pointed at her chest “I went through those, not you, not Elain, me and alone, again” The lights began flickering more, and the couple of vases flew by

“So I’m not sorry at all to take this chance at living” - “And I will live, and you” Lilith's fingers began to form thin silver currents “You can not tell me what I should and shouldn’t do”

Darkness wrapped around Lilith’s body, as a hand came to her shoulders, and then nothing.

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There were very few things that terrified the spymaster of the Night Court, but seeing his mate hurt and seeing her lose control. It started with the lights flickering; he had sent a few shadows towards her, but it didn’t seem to do anything. The wounds his mate had carried were bursting open.

“Do something” He sent the thought to Rhysand

“I’m alert, Az, but it’s best that all this comes out of her system”, Rhysand replied after two heartbeats

Vases flew from one side to another, and he noticed Lilith’s hands

“Rhys, her hands, this will turn very ugly very quickly”, Azriel said,

Rhysand cocooned Lilith with darkness, placed a hand on her shoulder, broke through her shield, and put Lilith to sleep.

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Lilith opened her eyes. She knew two things: one, she was not in her room, and second, she had unknowingly used her power; how, she didn’t know. She heard familiar voices. She sat up to see Mor and Rhysand, the former rushing towards her

“Lily, are you alright?” Lilith nodded

“Where are we?” Lilith questioned

“At The Town House” Rhysand replied, “I’m sorry”

Lilith's brows furrowed “I had to interwine” Rhysand began “I broke through your shields, and well, put you to sleep” Lilith gaped

“Do you remember anything?” Mor asked, concerned, lining her features

Lilith nodded slowly, after a tense pause, she told, “I was angry and I know I used my powers” her voice was rough “I don’t know how, though” she said in a small voice.

Rhysand and Mor looked at each other. It was Mor who said, “Would you like to know?”

Lilith snuck a too-short breath; she didn’t want to, but she had to know. So she nodded again, and Mor told her what had happened.

Lilith looked at her fingers, which seemed normal “Currents, you said?”

Rhysand nodded, “They were threads off magic” - “Two times” he paused “Your powers showed up two times, both of those times you were overwhelmed”

“Magic” Mor began “It has a connection to the holder's emotions”

“But I do know how to control my emotions” Lilith replied, with a confused look

Rhysand gave her a solemn look “Yes you can, but there are few which you suppress, and that are two different things, Lilith” his voice was gentle

Lilith took in the news; she already knew that, and it was true that the hurt she felt ran too deep. She collected her thoughts,

“I’d like not to stay at the same house as them” Lilith said, meeting Rhysand’s gaze

“Done” Rhysand replied

“And I want to continue my training” He hesitated but nodded

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Cassian was beyond disappointed, not at the youngest sister but the older ones who were before him. He didn’t talk to them as he picked up a block of twisted metal from the floor. What Lilith did here today was powerful, too powerful, and untamed. He glared at a pale-faced Nesta comforting a sobbing Elain. He had wanted to help them, wanted to help Nesta as best as she would allow him. Stayed near enough to have her lean on him on the hard days.

But what Lilith told haunted him, although he already knew half of it. But these two, to not even check on their sister, who kept them alive. He couldn’t stay here, so he packed up a few things from his room and left.

𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪

Note: Thank you for showing so much support, and I hope you guys liked this chapter. Let me know if you got the hint about Lilith's powers

The Lilith telling off Nesta was living rent-free in my mind since the prologue. I'm glad I got to write it

Summary: Lilith Archeron is the youngest sister, the smart one. The one who with Feyre kept her family going. What happened after Feyre left to Spring Court, and Lilith moved in the Town House

Warnings: bad words? A smidge of fluff (I really don't know how to do warnings, please someone help me out)

Author's Note: Sorry guys it took a long time, my laptop got damaged and I had to finish this from my phone. If there are spelling mistakes or anything I apologize. This is another chapter Lilith building relations

Any comments are welcome!

SERIES MASTERLIST

She was swimming in the vast nothingness; there was no voice speaking to her, but there was laughter. As if the cauldron knew something, like it was planning events. She swam and swam, searching for the female sound she heard; there were times when she heard the voice. But there were times like this, when she didn’t, caught in an endless loop. She had to wake up, had to get out of this nightmare. She halted, trying to fall asleep in the dream, it had worked for her before. Falling asleep in the dream made her awake in reality. So, Lilith tried to close her eyes, ignoring the slimy laughter. 

Suddenly, she wasn’t able to breathe; she didn’t have any air, water filling her throat and mouth.

She jolted awake up gasping for air. Lilith looked at the dark room, the only light cast by the moon. She turned on the side lamp. She knew she wouldn’t be able to go back to sleep, so she headed to the kitchen.

It was an hour before dawn, and Lilith was sitting on one of the chairs in the kitchen island, wide awake, sipping on a cup of coffee. She initially went to the living room, like most nights, but she saw the General sprawled on the sofa and took her leave. He has been living in the Town House for a while. His excuse was to help Lilith train, but she knew better; it was because of what happened with her sisters. 

Lilith smiled, looking at the shadow circling her wrist; a few of them were always following her, they never seemed to leave her side. It was shocking to others at first, but Lilith didn’t mind it; it always felt like Azriel was with her. Although they barely had time together, she missed the shadowsinger, with the injury he got at Hybern, sending his spy’s to notice Spring’s movements and protecting Nesta and Elain. Azriel was well, too busy; Lilith didn’t know if the shadows that followed her came at their own will, or if he sent them. She bit her lip, wondering why she felt comforted if he had sent them. 

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

Mor was late. Rhysand had told Lilith that she was in Hewn City, the Court of Nightmares, Rhysand had called it. Lilith understood the politics of Night Court; she didn’t understand the why behind it. 

She finished her stretches and began a few exercises that Mor had taught her. From her peripheral vision, she noticed a winged male, but her target was the dummy in front of her. She went with the combinations 1-2-2-1-2-1. 

“Create an unpredictable rhythm” Mor had said 

Lilith punched again 2-1-2-2-1 and then 1-2-2-1-1

“Your right punches are weak” She halted and whipped her head to see Cassian

Panting, she said, “I know” - “I need to work on that” Lilith faced the dummy 

Cassian walked towards the benches and grabbed something “The dummy won’t know the difference” He stood before Lilith, wearing two pads over his hands. Lilith nodded 

Standing before the General, Lilith took her stance, she began 2-1-2-2-1

“There” Cassian halted her “When you throw the punches with your right, you're still distributing your weight as if it’s a left punch” - “Watch me” He said, giving Lilith the pads 

“This is what you are doing” Cassian said while demonstrating a 2-1-2-2-1 combo 

“Now hold steady and look at my legs” Cassian went for a 2-1-2-2-1 combination again, but this time his legs and thighs kept bending when he punched from his right “Do you get it?” 

Lilith nodded, gave the pads to Cassian, and took a fighting stance again 

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

She was alone in the house, Cassian going off to Illyria with Rhysand and Mor still stuck in Hewn City. Lilith was bored; the shadows kept her company, though, one of them tucked at Lilith’s shirt, she furrowed her brows. It guided Lilith to the other side of the house, and there in the corner facing the window, was a beautiful grand piano. Lilith took an audible breath. 

Nobody was in the house, the shadows won’t tell anyone if Lilith asks them not too. Pressing her lips together, she scanned the area one more time, double-checking if she was alone. 

She sat down on the bench, her hands settling on the keys as a reflex. She paused, thinking about it for a minute, and started playing. The melody started off sad, as Lilith thought about the cauldron, about the dangers that were still unknown, the war, the bitter truth that she was not ready to fight physically yet. It started becoming haunting when she thought of the things she told Nesta, things Nesta told her, her powers lashing out. Lilith wished, Gods, did she wish to have some amount of control over her magic. She noticed the shadows slowly twirling all around. She closed her eyes, a tear falling from her cheek, as she thought of Azriel, imagining his hazel eyes. Why was his voice so familiar to her, like she knew it from somewhere? Why can’t she place it? The melody turned a little calmer as she thanked the Mother for the second chance in life, the possibility of a long life and not a painful short one. She opened her watery eyes with a small smile. 

And for the first time since she was a little child, Lilith felt like singing. She paused, recalling the songs. As a voice came from far end 

“Lily?” Mor shouted “Lily” 

Lilith’s cheeks flushed, she entered the nearest room, her heart rate increasing, and she looked around to find, Lilith blinked, seeing the rows of books. She didn’t know if she should be here, but there were so many books. She went and grabbed one 

“History of Gods and Magic” Lilith murmured, looking at the title 

The door flew open “I knew you would find this place” Mor declared 

Lilith gave a sheepish smile “What is that?” Mor asked, standing next to Lilith 

“AH! These are Rhysand's study materials when we were still getting groomed, and not the High Lord,” Mor said, Lilith raised up her brows 

Her voice was small “Do you think I can read these?” Lilith asked 

“I don’t see why not” Mor replied “But not now, please, food in Hewn is barely edible” “Join me?” Mor asked, Lilith shook, smiling, and then nodded 

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

Cassian had found her in the old study, sitting on the floor, surrounded by books. The request to read them had come by when he and Rhysand were in Illyria, and his brother did give her permission to read all the books she wished. Lilith was doing exactly that.

He knocked on the open door once again, but she didn’t reply, still had her head buried in the book 

“Liliy” he entered “Take a break” She finally looked up, purple and blue under her eyes, but she gave a small smile, and shook her head 

“Just a few pages left” She said, waving the book. 

Cassian sighed as she started reading again. 

Azriel had come to the Town House, eager to meet her. They were all gathered for dinner. He had been staying in the House of Wind for so long, but the place didn’t feel right without her there. But Cassian had just told him 

“She has buried herself in books” 

It felt like a small eternity since he hadn’t seen Lilith; his shadows that stayed with Lilith didn’t whisper anything. So he walked to the other side of the house. 

Lilith's brows furrowed at the context; she had finished reading the book. Realms? Gods blessing on each court? She picked up another book. A knock came from the door, and all the shadows rushed towards it, which was new. She replied with a come in, and buried her head in yet another book. 

Cedar and night-chilled breeze hit her, as the door opened, she knew that scent very well. Lilith didn’t look up, as her heart pounded 

“Hey” Azriel began “Join us for dinner?” 

Lilith turned to see the window. Was it already dinner time? She swore that she had finished her morning training an hour ago. 

Azriel looked at her, with tousled hair, dark circles under her eyes,by the cauldron, she looked exhausted. She got up, and was about to trip when his hand caught her by the waist, he didn’t realize when he moved. They just stood there looking in each other's eyes, Lilith’s lips parted. He didn’t know what overcame him when he said, “I missed you” He swore that he could see a sparkle in Lilith’s eyes. 

She let go and nodded, “Dinner” Her eyes were still locked on his. “Dinner” He replied 

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

They were sitting in the living room. Lilith wanted to go back to the study room, but selfishly, a part of her wanted to stay because of Azriel. The dinner went by fine; by all the possibilities, she ended up sitting opposite him, again. Lilith had slowly began to figure out the feelings and well it was the truth that she liked Azriel, not in the way she did Mor or Cassian but in the way that her eyes sought his

“I hear you have buried yourself in books, youngest one” Amren said, sitting beside Lilith “Find anything?” 

Lilith looked at Amren “Not much” she paused “Yet” Lilith was curious about why Amren called her ‘youngest’ or ‘youngest one’, she had a name. 

Rhysand spoke up “Well, I think you have searched enough for today” 

“Here” she saw Mor handing out a wine glass to her, Lilith raised a brow in question, and Mor chuckled 

She took the glass and sniffed the contents. The scent was sweet, and Lilith took a sip. She blinked in surprise, liking the flavour. She had wine before, in her previous life, but it wasn’t like this; it was sour and bitter at the same time. She took another sip 

“Go easy” - “Fairy wines are quite strong” Mor warned, while Lilith gave a small smile, looked Mor directly in the eye and took another sip 

Amren huffed, “Well, they do say the youngest are rebels” 

Lilith looked at her and said, “Why?” Amren raised a brow “Why do you call me the youngest one?” Lilith asked calmly, but also curiously. 

“Aren’t you the youngest?” Amren shot back, from the corner of her eye, she noticed Azriel stiffen 

Lilith eyed Amren, and nodded, “That’s true” She paused “Ancient one” 

The whole room, including Amren, burst into laughter. Lilith turned her head to where the shawdowsinger stood, and saw him chuckling under his breath. 

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

All three brothers sat in the office, needing this time together. They were discussing the war, each of them haunted by the previous one in their way. 

Rhysand leaned back in chair “How are Nesta and Elain?” he asked Azriel, to which he shrugged 

“Well, Elain is speaking a bit” Azriel replied. Rhysand had asked him to look after the sisters, but especially Elain. Somehow, she was comfortable enough around Azriel to speak; most of her words were like riddles, though. Nesta, well, he didn’t want to think about that situation. 

He looked at Cassian “Are you planning on staying here?” Azriel asked 

Cassian rubbed his hands together, then sighed, “Although I want to” - “I know I have to go back eventually” 

Rhysand nodded, “Exchange shifts?” Azriel suggested, he was tired of staying at the House of Wind, most of his shadows were either with his mate or gathering information. 

Cassian huffed, “Oh, you would love that, won’t you?” 

Rhysand spoke up, “Elain is opening up to you, Az” - “And I completely understand why you want to stay here” Rhysand glanced at the door “Lilith is fine, more than fine actually” - “She can use a little concentration right now, and with what we noticed at the dinner-” he trailed off 

Azriel's brow furrowed, having no clue whatsoever, the dinner at least to him went perfectly alright. Cassian looked at him “Seriously” he began “You, the spymaster, didn’t notice it?” 

Azriel gave him a confused look, Rhysand smirked, and Cassian barked out a laugh, “Lilith with others is calm and collected. When you are there, well” “It’s like this one” He jerked his chin towards Rhysand “When Feyre and he weren’t mated” 

“Speaking of which” Rhysand said “When are you going to tell her?” 

Azriel's throat moved on a swallow “There is too much going on right now” he began 

“So was at the time when Feyre got to know” Rhysand replied “You better tell her before a Suriel does” He chuckled 

Shadows coocened him, not knowing how to tell his brothers the actual reason

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

Mor entered the training ground and saw Cassian and Azriel, she looked around 

“Where’s Lilith” - “She is never late” She said to no one in particular. She shook her head, the Illyrian males not even bothering to turn. 

Mor walked back inside, and knocked on Lilith bedroom door, no answer. She went to the study room knocked and opened the door and found her subordinate sitting on the ground, books opened in front of her and Lilith taking notes. Mor walked inside “Lily?” She didn’t respond 

There was a look on Lilith face which was so similar, planning, strategizing, connecting the dots. She shook Lilith shoulder, a gasp ran from her. Lilith looked towards Mor eyes wide

“Mor” Lilith said, as she got up “Sorry I lost track of time” 

“It’s alright” Mor paused “Did you find something” 

Lilith furrowed her brows “Its complicated” she looked at her notes and then the books “It’s like a puzzle to which I have layed very few pieces” 

“Care to share?” Mor asked knowing Lilith would like to 

Lilith shook her head, glancing at the notepad “Not yet” she needed to find more pieces to this puzzle 

Lilith walked towards training ground, wearing the Illyrian leathers Cassian gave her. They were comfortable, and had places to hide daggers. Reaching the grounds she haulted, seeing him spar. Shirtless. Her heart raced so much it hurt. She couldn’t take eyes off Azriel, each inch of this body seemed to be craved by the Gods themselves 

“Are you done ogling” Mor’s voice came, Mor was the first one to call out her crush on the shadowsinger, Lilith didn’t correct her by saying it was more than that. 

Right now Lilith wasn’t able to take eyes off him. She knew better than to openly stare at a male. She noticed Azriel’s head slowly moving towards where she stood, just a little. A foreign sensation ran through her veins. 

Mor apparently didn’t care and swept Lilith’s feet down “Attention” Lilith grunted, getting up from the ground 

Taking a stance in front of Mor, they began. 

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

A throat cleared “Are you sure wanna continue, with her” Rhysand asked, after training they came for breakfast, noticing the High Lord already at the table. Cassian and Azriel had joined, both had put on their shirts, thank the Gods. Mor winnowed away saying something about a meeting. It was the first time Lilith was alone with all these three. She tried to keep her gaze away from Azriel as much as possible 

Lilith looked at Rhysand “Yes” she liked Mor’s training the female didn’t hold back. Today Lilith finally did some damage to Mor, who was so proud that she stopped everything and gave Lilith a hug. 

“Why are few books in a different language” Lilith asked out of blue 

“That was totally random” Cassian said huffing 

Rhysand placed his hands on the table “It’s the old language of Fae” - “I can help you translate, if you want” Lilith nodded. 

“We should get ready to leave” Cassian said putting a hand on Azriel’s shoulder, Rhysand gave a nod 

“You two are leaving today?” Lilith voice was hesitant, Cassian nodded. Lilith looked at Azriel, she knew he would leave but this soon? Azriel’s eyes finally met Lilith’s. They were things unsaid between them, Lilith wanted him to stay here, it was selfish, she didn’t know why but she felt at ease with him nearby, despite her attraction to him.

We’ll give you two a moment Rhysand said in Azriels mind, the two males stood and left 

Lilith didn’t let her eyes wander, “Are you alright?” Azriel asked 

Lilith nodded “Are you? She asked 

Azriel gave her a small smile “Here” he held out a small container “It’s a pain relief salve” - “I saw how you get after Mor’s training” 

Lilith stretched out her hand and took it “Thank you” she had this sudden urge to hug the male, there was a brief silence between them

“This will sound silly” Lilith said, finally about to ask something she wished “But when you are free” she bit her lip “Will you take me flying?” She could have asked Cassian or even Rhysand but Azriel brought out a different part of her, someone that was carefree and Lilith wanted to feel that more 

Azriel was silent for awhile, surprised by the request. She was his mate, he felt something through the bond from Lilith, which he couldn’t place. He placed a hand on top of hers, holding gently “Yes” - “I will” Her eyes widen and her cheeks flushed, not at the answer, but where his hand met hers. Lilith didn’t know from where the courage came in her as she held his hand tight 

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

“This one” Rhysand said “It means powers” He trailed a finger to the sentence below “It talks about cauldron’s powers” - “What they are” Rhysand had never read this book, in his youth he didn’t understand the writing, so they were many books in this room that were unread 

They were in the study room, Lilith sitting on the ground as usual, Rhysand was about to summon chairs but stopped, and sat beside her sister. Somewhere down the line Lilith had become that to him, a sister. She was willing to fight for his court, and gave a peace to his brother. Rhysand knew very well what Azriel is going through; maybe he should have let him stay. After what challenges life threw at them they deserve the few moments before a war- 

“Isn’t cauldron limitless” Rhysand came out of his stupor at Lilith’s question 

He shook his head clearing his thoughts “Yes and No” he answered “It says over here there are sort of sections of powers” 

Rhysand pointed at a page “Time” he turned to another “Element” a page flipped “Life” another page “Death” he turned the page again and looked at it, as if unsure of what it was “I believe this says Will” 

“So each powers are somehow linked to these, what are these categories?” It was more of a answer, Lilith grabbed her notepad 

“The courts” she began “I think they fall under time” Remember the seven courts of Prythian 

Lilith’s mind raced, trying to figure out the possibilities

Her brows furrowed “But powers of the courts are elemental” remembering Mor telling her the powers of each courts 

“Healing magic can be a type of life” Rhysand said, Lilith nodded; different courts, different elementary magic. Healing under life. Lilith felt like she was missing something, like she forgot a vital information. 

Rhysand stood up and grabbed a book which saw better days 

“This is about the controlling magic” Rhysand began “I read it a thousand times” - “But I’m more of the practical type” he handed the book to Lilith “You don’t have to, but it won’t hurt if you read it” Lilith knew what he meant she didn’t have to summon the magic, he will not ask her to do that, but Rhysand wanted her to atleast have the knowledge. 

She saw him not with the assessing sight but with understanding. She already was familiar with the reason behind sadness on his face. The dullness in this eyes. 

“Rhysand” Lilith said “She’ll be alright” Rhysand knew who Lilith spoke about, he placed a hand above his heart and gave her a small smile nodding

“Call me Rhys, Lilith” the High Lord said “Your family” 

Lilith smiled “Only if you call me Lily” he extended his hand towards her, and Lilith shook it 

“Deal” they both said in unison 

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

Lilith knocked on the last door she ever thought. Amren opened the door surprise to see her. Lilith had asked Rhysand to take her there, she finished the book and wanted to try practicing. She knew Amren taught control to her brother. Rhysand was taken back by the request, but didn’t question it. 

“Youngest one” Amren said in the way of greeting 

Lilith narrowed her eyes “Ancient one” she replied, Amren open the door further and gestured Lilith in. She noticed the book she was holding, and smirked 

“I suppose your here for a reason” Amren said glancing at the familiar book, Lilith nodded 

She twisted the cloth of the hem of her shirt “I want to try something” Lilith said 

Amren noticed the action “You need to be sure girl, we don’t go around playing with powers” 

Lilith took a deep breath “I’m sure” 

They were sitting facing each other, Amren telling her to reach for her powers, she tried and failed two times. Amren lectured her, and told her to recall the things that happened in the cauldron, what part made her feel more. Lilith sat there and went dove deep, her body was trembling, her eyes were closed and she heard her voice, her mothers voice 

She was in the study on her father’s library, trying to understand the maps. Her mother had found her there, and dragged her to the dancing lessons. Lilith never liked dancing but her mother forced her telling her that she and Nesta had the figure of a dancers. 

Lilith felt so much sorrow, the apparent lights dimmed. Distantly she she heard Amren saying “Hold on to that” Lilith tried as another memory surfaced 

Lilith’s Mother always commented on how such graceful legs were mismatched with her face. Wishing Elain had it rather than Lilith. Her mother always compared her to Elain, she was the beauty. 

All the lights went out Amren looked around in wonder 

She was standing in the garden , her mother held her by her chin. Lilith was covered in mud and leaves. She was playing with the children of the house help. Her mother had called her a low disgrace and had slapped her 

Furniture began shaking, “Calm down girl” Lilith felt angry at the last memory, she was just 5 at that time, the room filled with the sound of metal scrapping on wood “Control the power don’t let the power control you” Lilith tried to, her mothers words had hurt, the promise she made Lilith make also did. Amren called out “Lilith” maybe it was the tone Amren said it in, maybe it was the grounding of her hands on Lilith’s shoulders. But Lilith heard that familiar voice 

Come back, Come back to me, I’ll wait, Come back to me, I’ll wait the words repeated again and again in her head. 

Lilith finally opened her eyes to see a stunned wide eyed Amren in front of her. She looked around and noticed few things out of place. Lilith looked at Amren again “What happened?” 

Amren let go “What happened is that you need proper set up for this power girl” - “I’m fond of this place” 

Lilith narrowed her eyes not satisfied with the answer, Amren sighed “What ever you were feeling” she paused thinking how to say it “The lights went out and things began to shake” 

Lilith furrowed her brows, it’s similar to what happened the last time, was this her power turning off lights and moving things? Lilith had thanked Amren and left. 

Lilith just came out of the shower, when few tendrils of shadows came to her, excited she changed quickly, and head out, but Azriel wasn’t there, her smile fell. 

“There you are” Rhysand voice came as he emerged from his office, Lilith gave a wave tendrils of shadows on her hand 

“Someone came back” Lilith gave a small smile looking at shadows, Rhysand eyes softened at the sight. He walked towards Lilith and asked “How were things with Amren” 

Lilith sighed looking at her brother “I can turn off lights and move objects” she paused “I’m a party trick” she said dryly 

Rhysands brows climbed up “It took me years to control my powers, for you to do it in such small time is nothing short of a miracle” 

“But enough of work right now” - “I’m actually glad I ran into you” Lilith gave a confused look “With Azriel not able to fly long distances and Mor being in Hewn, I’m going to be away for a awhile” Lilith nodded in understanding 

“I’ll be alright” She said, Rhysand gave her a mischievous smile, before he winnowed away 

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

Azriel was taking his frustration out on a poor dummy in the training field at the House of Wind. He wasn’t able to sleep, so he came here to tire himself, thoughts of Lilith filled his mind. She is so young, and she is shackled to him. He looked at his hands, he knew she deserved someone better, someone whose hands weren’t covered in so much blood. 

Cassian whistled “What did the poor thing do to you Az?” Azriel didn’t reply, continuing the punches

Cassian stopped him “What’s wrong?” Azriel looked at the ground, Cassian knew his brother well enough for the reason of this type of brooding, it was not about the war “Lily will choose you” Azriel heads snapped to his brothers “Everyone can see she feels something for you” - “I don’t know how you’re so oblivious” Cassian huffed 

Was it true? Did Lilith feel something for him? He was staying as far away as possible, but it was so difficult to stay away from her. “You just need to stop thinking you don’t deserve this and whatever bullshit goes in that head” - “Take a step towards her” He gave a cert nod to Cassian 

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

“It’s not polite to sneak up like that” Lilith said to Azriel, shifting in the chair. The spymaster had randomly appeared behind her while she was eating breakfast the next morning. It wasn’t that she was disappointed to see Azriel but more towards what she wore as she opted to for a loose tunic and shorts which barely covered her thighs thinking she is alone. Lilith won’t usually care about this, but at the same time she already felt Azriel saw too much, and the current situation wasn’t helping. 

Lilith narrowed her eyes as he sat on the table “So” Azriel began “What would you like to do today” Lilith opened her mouth and closed it, her thought process jumbling up, she took a deep breath “I’m not sure” she said, genuinely. She wanted to play the piano again, but well that was not going to happen 

Azriel looked at her warmly, there were a lot of things he wanted to do with Lilith, but all the things he planned had to wait, for now 

He stood up “Let’s go” he handed Lilith his hand 

Lilith cheeks flushed, she didn’t want to get up, but she mustered up the courage and took him hand “I did promise to take you flying” Lilith beamed, Azriel’s eyes widened and his lips parted at the sight of her smiling ear to ear; it’s not like she didn’t smile but this was the first time she had grinned, it was the most beautiful she looked. 

Azriel throat cleared, as he averted his gaze from her “Mabye you should change first” Lilith cheeks went red, as she turned and half ran half walked towards her room. 

It was beyond magical, seeing the city like this. Lilith’s gaze went to the city below and to the sky above. When they left her heart was racing because Azriel was holding her close, now there was another reason. She had told him long ago that she loved to see the scenes change from heights. But flying was so much freeing than climbing different trees. 

They hadn’t spoken much, but her instincts told her that his eyes were mostly on her rather than the sky. Lilith turned her head towards Azriel, and as she predicted the male was looking at her. Lilith smiled. She looked at his wings, they were massive, an urge to touch them came upon her; she moved her hand upward, and Azriel’s grip tightened on her, she paused and looked at Azriel who was now seeing ahead, she lowered her hand down. 

Lilith looked towards the sky and felt the wind on her face, forgetting what happened. 

They landed back in the Town House

“That was” Lilith shook her head “It was more than amazing” she looked at him “Thank you Azriel” 

His heart began beating faster, this was the first time she had called him by his name, he felt hot. On the flight his body screamed, when she was about the touch his wings Azriel wanted to roar. But he moved towards her and looked at her, maybe Rhys was right she deserved to know. 

“Lilith” Azriel voice was hoarse, Amren calling her ‘youngest one’ ran in Azriel’s mind, seventeen, she was just seventeen. No, he wouldn’t shackle her to him when she just started living, so he said “I’m glad you enjoyed” He smiled at her, it didn’t matter whether she will have him, for now, seeing her happy was more than enough for him. 

Lilith stepped forward, and hugged Azriel. He froze for a heartbeat then two, and then finally embraced her. 

“Feyre is at the border of winter, go now” Rhysand’s voice rang in his mind 

Azriel broke the hug, his expression changing, Lilith gave him a confused look “Stay here” he ordered “It’s Feyre she is in winter court” Lilith took a step forward eyes wide “It’s dangerous” Azriel knew what she was going to say “Please Lily” he placed his hands on her shoulders “Stay here, please” 

It was the plea and worry in his voice that made Lilith nod and said “I’ll wait” she looked at his wide eyes. 

Azriel went to the balcony , he turned his head back “I’ll come back soon” he said and took off

𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪

Note: Yes I did it, (not the whole typing on my phone,) but Lilith and Azriel getting close, guys I had too , I want them to have like this tense relation but not do anything about it cause of the situation. They were so many time I thought of adding a kiss and I was like nope even if this couple wants to not now. I hope you enjoyed this part as much as you guys did the others

I swear it was a pain to write but worth it! And yes the ‘ancient one’ remark was also living rent free in my mind since chapter 1 . Thank you all so much for your support

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Author's Note: This is an introduction to a series. Please let me know how it is. Any comments are welcome. I did name the character, I hope you guys enjoy. SERIES MASTERLIST

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Lilith Archeron, the youngest sister, was born almost two years apart from Ferye. While her sisters looked much like their mother, Lilith was more like their father with slightly chubby cheeks, but also a sharp jaw, a button nose, and full lips. Yet the eyes were her mother’s, the same eye shape as her sisters before, but more blue than brown in Lilith’s eyes.

Despite her young age, Lilith remembered the life before the cottage; she recalled how she would sneak off to her father’s meeting, instead of attending dancing lessons. She remembered the lessons on how to play the piano and even the small amount of reading. Nesta was the wits, Elain the beauty, Feyre the wild one, and Lillit was the smart one, noticing things that usually other people didn’t.

When their mother was sick, she had Lilith and Feyre promise that they would take care of their sisters. Lilith was just 6 years old. And it was she and Feyre that kept the family going, when one faltered, the other didn't fail.

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

Body trembling at the sight, Lilith couldn't comprehend the situation. A gasp came from her side as she whimped her head towards the door and saw Feyre standing, looking as horrified as Lilith felt.

“You are staying here” There was no argument in Feyre’s tone; she just nodded, wiping her mouth, sorrow filling her eyes as she glanced back at the bloodied sink.

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

Their life was completely changed when their father’s ships returned, but at what cost? Feyre was gone, and Lilith knew, she KNEW, that her sister wasn’t at some aunt’s house; she had remembered the beast who came for her sister. But she wasn’t able to speak of it, when she tried, the words just wouldn’t come out. So she stayed silent.

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

“Lilypad” her father's voice came,

Sitting in the study room, Lilith looked at her father “This is Neema, she is a healer, and has come to see you”

A small smile dawned on Lilith’s face. Her father had been trying so much to change the outcome of her blood disease, but 3 different healers all gave the same answer: she was dying.

“Father” She began

“Please allow me to look once, I assure you that it would not take much of your time” the healer said

Lilith reluctantly complied with the request.

A kernel of hope blossomed in her chest when the healer said she could try to limit the impact if Lilith came with her for the treatment. Extending her lifespan to at least a decade.

𓆩༺✧༻𓆪

Shock, horror and anger, so much anger, that’s what Lilith felt when she came back from her treatment, and found that Feyre had come back and left. Her family had told her that Feyre wanted to go, and that there was a virus in Prythian that possibly could leak into the Human Lands. But Lilith did not care about that; she was enraged at her sisters, who hadn't even sent one letter about Feyre being home, hurt that her father had also not.

“You can’t change anything” Nesta said “It is for the best”

She didn’t justify Nesta’s comment with a response but instead glared at her with hateful eyes and walked to her chambers.

Lilith wept, she had so much to tell her Feyre, the only one who ever cared like a sister should, the one who didn’t give up on her even in poverty, unlike her other two sisters, who didn’t so much as help her even after their wealth had come back.

She was placing down the book on her dresse, when she saw a note, the only thing she could teach Feyre to write, “I luv u”

𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩⟡𓆪 𓆩𓆪

Note: Sooo, i hope you guys like this foundation. Please let me know how it was. I chose this title because i feel Night Court is that,like a controlled mess, and i hope to build my character that way as well.

And I know this was sorta vague, but i just wanted to establish this connection with Feyre at the reader.

Yes, i was inspired by Fourth Wing's Lilith, well, at least the name for now.