Night came quicker this time and Alanna and Aimil were still seated in their spot on the deck. Most passengers had already retreated back into their cabins by then and the crew were in the galley eating and making merry as they often did once the passengers were settled. They'd had dinner with Emilia and Lorence that evening as they shared their plan. Claire finally made an appearance with a few of her friends, this time with some of the children Alanna had met previously as well. "My dear friend," Alanna greeted Claire, embracing her translucent floating form warmly. Claire was glad to see Alanna, she could tell that her friend had changed for the better. They all chatted for quite a while, replaying the events of the previous night while the children floated around them playing and giggling with each other. "What happened to Domino's minions?" Alanna asked. "Well they scampered off. Now that their master's gone and his hold over them has been broken, they're quite the peaceful bunch," Claire answered with a light giggle. Alanna was glad to hear that. After a moment's silence Claire spoke up again, "I think it's time for me to move on now that my work is done. I'm really glad to have reunited with my old friend one more time," she spoke softly with a wistful look in her eyes. "Will I see you again?" Alanna asked, tears welling up in her eyes as she thought of how much she would miss her friend. "Of course deary, I'll still be watching over you and my granddaughter. You can call on me anytime, I'll never be too far," Claire said reassuringly embracing Alanna. "I'll miss you my friend," Alanna said tearfully. "I will too," Claire nodded. When she was ready Alanna held her hand and opened up a portal in front of them for Claire to step through. Claire gasped as she looked to the other side. It was so beautiful, more than she had imagined, more than the last time she'd been there. It felt warm, like home. With one last look at Alanna she smiled and stepped through to the other side and the portal closed. Aimil wrapped his arms around Alanna, wiping her tears gently with a thumb. "What about you?" Alanna asked Claire's friends. "We still have unfinished business with those we're tied to and once that's been taken care of we'll come to you for the crossing," one of the women spoke. Claire's friends lingered briefly before they gathered the children and disappeared.

Sergius appeared from the galley with a lamp in his hand, walking up to Alanna and Aimil who we're wrapped in a warm embrace on the deck watching the sky. "Going for a swim today domina mea?" He asked. Alanna turned and nodded with a small smile. He led them to a spot far from the galley and left them with a promise to be back to fetch them when they were done. "No change of clothes this time?" Aimil asked once they were alone as Alanna started to undress. "No need, I have the perfect solution for that, you'll see," Alanna answered and jumped into the water with Aimil following closely. This time they simply swam leisurely. Now that Aimil was able to transform, Alanna couldn't pull her usual disappearing tricks on him as she did before. Instead they played in the water, occasionally racing at Alanna's behest and soon enough, Alina and several other spirituum joined them, happily swimming in circles around them as they too, played around. After a while, Alanna and Aimil bid the spirituum farewell as they made to go back into the ship. As they got closer, Evelynn appeared in the cool night air. "Mea Dea, I see that you've almost completed your transition. There's one more thing for you to do before you retire for the night," her melodic voice echoed as she summoned a rush of wind and lifted them out of the water and onto the deck with a wave of her hand. Alanna dried both her and Aimil and they dressed back up before turning back to Evelynn who was patiently waiting up above them. "Let out your wings, both of you," she instructed. Aimil tilted his head in question, he'd never had wings before, he wasn't even sure he had them. "Trust me and do as I say. See it in your mind's eye and will your wings to come out," Evelynn said to them. Alanna and Aimil did as they were instructed. Alanna's wings were the first to sprout from her back, she had two pairs of them, one pair was purple like her eyes but darker with specks of gold and the other pair was a dark blue with specks of silver. She stretched them out, narrowly missing Aimil's jaw as they stretched. They were huge and majestic. Aimil's wings were just as majestic, he had two pairs of them as well, one pair a dazzling ruby with specks of gold and the other a forest green with specks of silver. "Come," was all Evelynn said as she turned around and flew up, and Alanna and Aimil followed. They couldn't help the laughter that bubbled from deep within them as they flapped their wings gracefully going higher and higher. The feeling was exhilarating, like nothing they'd ever felt before as they glided in the air, spinning and circling each other under the stars.

"Go on, past the stars, I'll wait for you here," Evelynn said with a halt. Aimil was unsure but Alanna knew what to do as she grabbed Aimil's hand and took off. They flew well beyond the stars and stopped to marvel at the breathtaking sight of the galaxies spread out before them. Orbs of light in different colors appeared, floating around them in circles, occasionally coming close and withdrawing as if in a welcome greeting. "Welcome Dea, we're pleaded at your presence. We'll meet again soon for a proper introduction," a soft feminine voice echoed in Alanna's head before the orbs retreated. Aimil must've heard it too because he looked over at Alanna with a puzzled expression. No matter, he had time, he thought to himself. Soon enough they flew back down to the spot where Evelynn floated in wait. "Well done! You can go back and rest for now, this is only the beginning, there's much more to explore and do," she said before disappearing into the cool air of the night. Alanna and Aimil's wings retreated into their backs once they were safely back on the deck of their ship. "Wow! That was..." Aimil started. "I know," Alanna said smiling up at the sky. Just then Sergius reappeared with two lamps and led them back, leaving them at the entrance of the first hallway with one of the lamps to make their way into their cabin for the night. The hallways were peaceful tonight as they walked, several ghosts appearing and bidding them a good night before disappearing again along the way. Once they were safely in their cabin with the door locked, Aimil took Alanna by the hand and pulled her into him, holding her tightly as their lips met in a passionate kiss. They spent most of the night making love, moving from Alanna's bed, to Aimil's then to the floor before settling back on Alanna's bed, sated and laden with sleep.

The next morning, the sixth morning of their voyage, Alanna stirred awake in Aimil's arms to find his warm gaze on her with a smile on his face. "Good morning, beautiful," his voice echoed in her head. "Good morning, my love," she answered back as he leaned down to kiss her. They couldn't get enough of each other. "First things first," Aimil started, laying Alanna's naked body on her back as he kissed her with fervor settling between her legs, his tongue sweeping into her mouth before kissing down her neck, brushing over her taut nipples and her abdomen before settling between her wet folds, making her gasp. He spread her folds gently with his fingers as his tongue darted from between his gorgeous lips, dragging firmly along the length of her wetness up to her bud, then retreating and repeating the same motion. Alanna couldn't help the moans of pleasure that escaped her throat as Aimil finally pressed his open mouth fully on her, sucking as his tongue pushed into her opening. Her hips had a mind of their own as they pushed up, her fingers weaving into his perfect curls as he sucked and lapped her up, occasionally rubbing her bud with his thumb. Her whole body tingled and writhed beneath him as she groaned, her muscles clenching and throbbing around his thick tongue. His beard grazing her skin as he moved his mouth on her evoked the most delicious sensations. "Look at me Mea Dea, watch me worship you," his husky voice spoke as one of his hands reached up flicking and pinching her nipples firmly, kneading her breasts as his tongue thrusted into her, his heated gaze fixed on her face. Alanna could feel her muscles start to clench in that way they did as her body built up to a shattering release. Aimil's mouth moved up to her sensitive bud, inserting a finger into her as if to test the waters before adding another, thrusting hard into her and curling them inside her. Alanna saw stars behind her eyes as Aimil pleased her, moaning around her bud sending shockwaves through her as his gaze held hers. Soon enough Alanna trembled, her hips bucking off the bed, pulsating around his fingers in a rush of blinding release and Aimil, eager to taste more of her withdrew his fingers and lapped up every drop she had to give until her body collapsed onto the bed. Aimil hovered his body over hers, still holding her gaze and pushed the fingers he'd been using into her mouth as his hardness pushed into her opening making them both moan out loud. They made earth shattering love, coming undone over and over again in different positions until they decided it was time to prepare for the day.

Once they were ready and fully dressed they sat on the bed, ravishing what was left of the sandwiches and some of the dried fruit Orin had packed for them, engaged in playful banter. Once they were sated they sat at their table, reed pens in hand writing on their scrolls, no doubt about the eventful voyage they had so far. Soon after they went out onto the deck and sat for a while enjoying the noon sun before making for the galley. As they walked hand-in-hand Alanna noticed a woman with a dark shadow hovering around her staring at her as they passed with a look on her face that made her feel uneasy. "Find us a table, my love. I've got to use the privy chamber and then I'll find you shortly," Alanna said kissing Aimil's cheek as they got to the entrance, heading to the privy chamber as Aimil walked into the mostly empty galley. When Alanna was done in the privy chamber she cleaned up and got out, locking the door and that's when it happened. The woman from before attacked her, pushing her onto the door of the privy chamber roughly lunging towards her with Alanna narrowly evading her. Aimil, sensing something was wrong, rushed to find Alanna only to find her pressed against the privy chamber's door as the woman who'd attacked her lunged for her again. His blood boiled as he reached out and grabbed the woman, flinging her into the empty hallway and following behind her. Alanna called out to Aimil, "My love, not out here," she said reminding him of where they were as the woman scurried away. Aimil rushed towards her, pulling her into a tight embrace trying to calm himself as he breathed into her hair. He'd been worried for her and then enraged that anyone would try to harm his beautiful goddess. They went into the galley, settled down and got some delicious stew with Sergius' help before the other passengers flocked in for their lunch. When they were full they walked back to their usual spot other deck, enjoying the day as they conversed with Alanna in Aimil's arms.