Makayla Reames

Blue Fighters III: Rise of the Archenoes

**Makayla Reames** (née Evans) is John's wife and Jenna, Charlotte, and Adeline's mother in the Blue Fighters trilogy. She was an ex-member of the F.A.A.S., and, unfortunately, died at the hands of Narim during the Second Archenoe War. Not much is known about her, but what is revealed to us is that she was a loving wife and mother to her children, willing to do anything to protect that, and even if she wasn't perfect, she helped shape Jenna into who she is.

## Biography

### Early Life

Makayla Evans was born in the year 1802, to unknown parents. She is the youngest of two, her twin brother **Michael Evans** being only three minutes older than her. Not much is known about her family other than her brother and her eventual relatives-in-law, Michael's wife **Nadina Matthews**, and their children **Matthew** and **Nikki Evans**, whose name pattern mirror that of their parents. Makayla and Michael were incredibly close when they were younger and growing into their adult years, however, the two drifted apart after the two of them took spouses. The two tried to stay in touch often, but it grew increasingly difficult, with Michael and Nadina's grief over losing Nikki, and John and Makayla's fib of Jenna's death. The Evanses became a mere memory for Makayla, and, unfortunately, Jenna, Charlotte, and Adeline never met their cousins. However, Makayla did see her brother once again in death, and though it was not the preferred reunion, she was overjoyed at seeing her twin once again.

### F.A.A.S. Membership

Makayla was around 25 when she joined the **F.A.A.S.**, as she was 25 when she and John married, though Michael was never a member, as he was a Normal. She was incredibly close with the other members, particularly and obviously her eventual husband **John Reames**, and **Zara Hamilton**, along with **Bradley Williams**. When most of the F.A.A.S. fled, Makayla stayed to fight off the Archenoes with John, earning them most of the credit for the population decrease, and prompting Narim to swear revenge on their unborn child.

### Makayla and John

After John and Alice Dean strayed apart during the First Archenoe War, John and Makayla married quickly, in **1927**, as it was a time of war and they were not sure of their survival. They had three children together: **Jenna**, born a year after they married, **Charlotte**, and **Adeline**. As shown in the vision Jenna had the night she was Bitten, Makayla became pregnant with her during the war, and she was born soon after their fall, prompting Narim to take his vengeance out on her. The three children, Jenna, Charlotte, and Adeline, were initialed after John and his sisters Caroline and Abigail. Makayla was pregnant with Adeline when Jenna was Bitten, and she and John were forced to lock her away to protect themselves and Charlotte. However, John and Makayla were always distant from their other two daughters, as they were, in a way, replacements for Jenna.

### Makayla and Jenna

Makayla is very sympathetic and sorrowful when her daughter is locked away, and a chapter from her point of view reveals that she wishes to take on Jenna's pain herself instead of having her to endure it. She is one of the first to apologize to Jenna after she is found once again, and makes an incredible effort to build a better relationship with her child. Their relationship has improved much in Blue Fighters III, shown when Jenna comes to her for advice on whether or not to join the F.A.A.S.

### The Second Archenoe War

Not much is shown of John and Makayla in Blue Fighters III, as Jenna is incredibly busy with training, but it is revealed the safety measures they imposed on their children about the Archenoes and what they were capable. They even gave their lives for the cause of protecting their children, but they were incredible parents, brave, true, and loyal to the very end. The sisters are shown to be grieving their deaths for many years, and it impacts their relationships with their husbands and children.

## Relationships

### John Reames

**John Reames** was Makayla's husband. They were both members of the F.A.A.S., John originally joining with his girlfriend **Alice Dean**, and they were very good friends when John and Alice dated. Not much is known about the beginning of their relationship, other than that Makayla was incredibly jealous of John and Alice's relationship, and John periodically makes fun of her for it, as she becomes uncomfortable whenever Alice is mentioned. The two met a year into the Dark Ages and married soon afterward, as they were in the middle of the war and were not sure of their survival. During the final battle with the Archenoes, Makayla is shown to be pregnant with Jenna, and Narim swears vengeance.

Makayla and her husband are shown to have a very healthy relationship, as they both talk through their problems before making a decision, shown when they're discussing locking Jenna in the metal room. They are always considerate, forever trying to do what's best for their children, even if it's at their expense. They school Charlotte and Adeline on the proper safety procedures during the Second Archenoe War, and they always try to make sure Jenna's safe as she can be while fighting the Archenoes. They are brave and smart, and they sacrificed themselves for their children.

### Jenna, Charlotte, and Adeline Reames

Makayla and John were always somewhat distant from their children after Jenna was Bitten out of grief, however, Makayla did try to build relationships with each of her daughters out of love, and she always tried to convey that love. Her sacrifice shows exactly how much love she had for her precious children, and though she wasn't perfect, she was willing to do anything for her children. She was an incredible and caring mother, and her children will always miss her.

## Trivia

* Makayla Reames's first name is derived from an old friend of the author's. Her name was originally spelled Mekayla in the first written draft.
* Makayla and Michael were not originally siblings. The plot twist was entirely coincidental, and added in a later draft. Her maiden name was unknown until the plot twist was revealed.
* Out of every casualty from the Second Archenoe War, Makayla's death has affected Jenna the most, as she had a great relationship with her mother.
* Jenna and Zac's first daughter, Lillie, has the middle name Makayla, after her.