Farren looked in the mirror as servants dressed her in her wedding gown tears silently running down face...today was suppose to be her wedding day...a joyous occasion but yet she couldn't be more depressed.
" My lady..." A voice said to her making her turn her head to look to the side to look at a female lizard servant.
" Your uncle is waiting to walk you down the aisle" The servant said as she led her out the room Farren just followed like a zombie.
Her uncle had a sad smile on her took hands and took a look at her. Farren's tears fell freely now as she went into her uncles arms and hugged him tightly.
"Are you going to be alright?" Her Uncle spoke holding her tight.
"I-I don't know uncle...they only reason I'm marrying him is because so you can stop fighting with his family of over the land..." She pulled away from her uncle to wipe her face" And he has a mistress...I don't know how I'm going to survive this marriage" she looked at him sadly.
Two lizard men then opened the doors to the room where the ceremony was going to be preformed. Farren took a deep breath and grasped her uncles arm. As they walked in one side of the room had humans who looked at her with sympathy and the other side had lizards who some looked at her with deep distain And Farren was not surprised not in the least...Lizards where very prejudice towards humans and most cases would never marry one speacily ones in nobility but the royal family on the human side and the lizard side where getting fed up with both families quarrel over the land they put their foot down and forced them to marry their Heirs together so that way both would have it.
"pfft human's" the blue one sneered in his tuxedo his voice was low enough so not everyone could hear him.
The music started playing as she made her first step, Farren looked at up the blue one who wore gold armor and was looking at her calmly but coldly, Farren wiped her tear stained face and probably some of her makeup.
He reached our his hand to her making her take a deep breath as her uncle kissed her cheek and let her take the Lizard hand. The Elven woman in the background was singing her heart out as the instruments played angelic. The Blue Lizard Caspian guided her up the steps until the where both in front of a bishop of the lizard religion. He was a green lizard and quite old, Farren kept her gaze to the ground the whole time.
" Today Wedding will be much different then most in lizard kind...today this human woman...and this lizard male...will become husband and wife...today a land will be united" the bishop said.
Some sneered some nodded human's clapped.
"Caspian...son of Duke Leore...do you take Farren Solin as your wife" The bishop asked the male.
Farren slight brought her gaze to look at Caspian who took a deep breath. He looked to the corner or the room to see a beautiful lizard hiding behind a a door but perking in. She was thin pale blue lizard with purple gillls coming out her head.
"I do " he said reluctantly as he turned his head back towards the bishop.
" And do you Lady Farren Solin... niece of duke Solin take Lord Caspian as your husband..." Farren closed her eyes " I do..." she repled sadly.
" Let's now drink from the wine" The bishop poured the wine in a cup" Both of you shall drink of the wine" he said handing the cup to Caspian first.
The Blue Lizard took a drink and then passed it to Farren who slowly drank from it as well then placed back in the table.
" Now kiss you new wife" The bishop said making Farren eyes widen slightly.
The Blue Lizard took another deep breath cradled her face with his clawed hand and leaned down to kiss her. He gave her gentle chaste kiss with his scaly lips and soon pulled away to face the crowd while holding her hand.
" My Wife Lady Farren Of Leore!" He shouted to everyone.
Most cheered while others clapped reluctantly. The after party was taken out side the lizards kept to there side while humans stayed with theirs a couple did mid and mingle with each other but not many both humans and lizard did seem ok with the elves though.
Farren couldn't see her new"husband" anywhere but she has pretty good idea where he might be. The blonde didn't fail to see that emperor of the lizard people with his armed guards probably here to see with his own eyes the ceremony had taken place as promised.
Farren was on her 3rd drink trying to make herself numb to the coments being said about her and also for the wedding night she would share with her got up began to walk around as her dress trailed behind her she was honestly not use to these fancy dresses do her being a tomboy.
The emporer soon caught sight of her as she was pouring herself another drink. The lizard ruler came up to her surprising her a lot but nonless she remain respectful and boxes her head to him" Your highness..."
He nodded "And you are the bride of my Noble ally of the Forbidden City."
" Yes " She said as brought her head back up to look at him" though I have no idea where my husband is right now your higness" She said quietly.
" I hope he majesty enjoying this affair?" She said as she and him walked" I was surprised to see you here...I thought you where very busy in the capital" she said.
" How are things in the capital your higness" she changed the subject not wanting to linger in the thoughts of the years she will go down in her loveless marriage.
"Things are changing for the better, I must parlay with the goblins in order to receive their technology, still I must sit on my throne and decide my people's fate in the war of Rivellon" he spoke in marvel.
" That's good " Farren said truthly" I only wish our ruler would start trying to improve the human cities as well instead allowing in going corruption disray..." she said with distaste.
" Instead for fighting for land we should try improve the conditions of the people are forced to go through and live through" she said seriously.
"I only hope this marriage can save what's left of our alliance with your king because if it blows up I'll have no choice in going to war on your people" he spoke in a icy tone.
Farren closed her eyes at this" I understand that your higness...I knew the consequences before long before and agree to it...but I willing to do anything to make this fighting prejudice stop...even giving up my own happiness..war has plagued this world enough...I will do anything to make this marriage work" Farren opened her eyes to look around for Caspian" But For husband on that matter...you have to ask him his views...I going to try my best to make sure we get along...it if mean we don't get romantically involved" she said softly.
Farren then spotted a female lizard child sitting alone sadly as she poked at her food making the blonde raise a eyebrow.
The Emperor offered his hand "Swear to me" he spoke awaiting for her to kiss his hand.
Farren looked at him and then to his hand before she brought her face down to kiss his hand and then looked back up at him " I swear to you, your higness" she told him sincerely.
"May our God's guide us in these trouble times child" he turned the other way.
Farren gaze then turned to the child again who still sitting alone making the blonde concerned about where her caretaker or parents where she went over to the lizard child and sat in the chair in front of her" Hello" she said with a warm smile " do mind is I sit hear, the little one was obviously shy but gave her little nod in response.
" What's your name?" she asked the child who played with her food" are your parents around here?" the child still remained quiet Farren looked a little worried and felt a little awkward but a idea popped into her head about how to make the child more relaxed she started to take the napkins and fold them making the little girl curious when she was finished the little girl saw that Farren made a dragon making the girls eyes wide with awe as Farren went on to make a bird" Would like me to teach you how?" she asked with a smile the little girl still shy but non less nods her head.
The young lizard made a couple figures out the napkins as well and after a little bit started to smile and show what she made to Farren with excitment making the blonde smile" my name's Farren, what's yours" Farren braved to ask the little girl again" Elora" the lizard girl replied shyly.
Dome where else a lizard be was instructing a painter"Is the painting ready soon?" The blue lizard with the red fin on his head muttered sipping his Martini impatiently.
" Nice to meet Elora, are you mother and father around " Farren asked the lizard child.
"Keep your trousers on Edmund the wedding picture is almost finished" the old lizard muttered carefully brush strokes.
" My mother is dead..." Elora replied depressing making Farren look at her sadly" oh...I'm sorry...is your father here?" Farren asked hopefully.
Elora nodded " Yes but I don't know where" she replied as she played with some napkin animals" Oh maybe I can help you find him, what's his name?"
" You already know him...you married him" When Elora said that it made Farren blood run cold and eyes widen...she was staring at the face of her step daughter she didn't even know she had her hand then gripped the table tightly as the anger at her new husband keeping secrets from her.
Elsewhere The Red Emperor grasped the cup of meridian wine in his hands eyeing everyone at the party "Where is Slane? he is supposed to be here for this ceremony" he whispered to one of his guards.
Farren's face quickly went calm so she wouldn't scare the little girl knowing it wasn't her fault" Sweetheart why don't we find your father" Farren got up and went over to pick up Elora who didn't really protest. Oh yes she was going to have a very long talk with her husband indeed.
The guard leaned close to the emperor "he said he would be here on his terms right now he's stomping a civil war to the ground."
The Emperor soon spotted the human bride walking around the reception area and looked like she was carrying a lizard child making him confused but then soon in realization he knew whose daughter she was "this will be complicated" he sighed sipping his drink.
Farren soon found her lizard husband talking with another lizard and marched over to him at first he seemed calm but soon he caught eye of his daughter Elora in Farren arms is when emotion of surprise arose on his face. Elora face brightened at the sight of her father as while holding into Farren" Hello father!" her excited reaction made the blonde think he hadn't seen his daughter in awhile which didn't help Farren's mood.
" Caspian, we need to talk" She frowned at him her voice stern.
Caspian looked up "Go on" he said sternly back taking hold of his daughter.
" When I agreed to this Marriage all I asked from you was to always and I meant always to be truthful to me how could you not tell me about Elora" She said with her arms crossed.
"You didn't ask so I thought you knew who she is already" he answered.
Farren rubbed her eyes at this.
"Well Ain't this the bride of the honor" a seductive voice spoke behind Farren.
"Ursela" Caspian spoke.
The majestic female lizard bowed her head"Farren meet the Emperor's cousin Ursela the storm Queen" Caspien introduced.
Farren bowed her head respect" My Lady" she said softly.
Ursela Chuckled "I must admit it must be a welcome change from the boring human kingdoms "she said.
Elora hid her face in her father's neck shyly.
A timid Lizard behind looked at Farren "Ah so you are the bride everyone's talking about" he smiled.
"This is my seamstress Sampson" she introduced.
" Hello" Farren replied kindly" I didn't know our wedding has so many imopartant guests tonight"
"Oh it's a Honor for someone so alien to our culture to be here even this time this event has ended peacefully with no one dying" Sampson chuckled.
"Sam Don't you have a man to drool over right now I expect a gown to be delivered to me soon"Ursela clapped her hands in a silent tone.
"Yes mistress" he bowed leaving the 3 alone.
" I did actually did get a chance to speak with your cousin earlier my lady" Farren spoke up.
"And what do you think of him?" She asked.
" In my honest opnion he's one capable ruler compared to the one of my kind who's leading us down to ruin" Farren said bluntly.
"Though he's burdened by the throne to keep everything in control I am his commander if he says go to war than I'll go to war..I must admit I was expecting you to be like the rest of your kind" Ursela seemed amused.
"I think you would be taking about the egotistical pig headed noble men my lady...even though I might be nobility myself I'm of a lower ranking family so we are treated slightly better then commoners who's cries of pain and hunger are deafen by the sounds of their greed...and they can't stand that someone of lower nobility hold so much land that they can't have..." Farren sighed deeply" I'm tired of the idiotic fighting my lady it not helping and only leads to the death of more people in both sides and more taxes that dries the people out" Farren told the Queen seriously.
"Politics as always" a deep voice spoke causing most of the crowd to look at the direction of the voice.
Slane the Winter Dragon appeared in the crowd with snow floating around him his white milky eye's scanned the palace around him.
Farren was taken by surprise by the new commer and by the bewildered faces of the lizards most where bowing, even Ursela herself was bowing. The lizard was quite handsome his icy stare gazed at the people bowing to him, his armor was of Royalty. Shrouded in silver and blue silk, his skin was a unique shade of blue, Trails of snow followed him as he made his way to the Emperor. The red Emperor grasped the Demigods hand "Honor to you Slane" he smiled The blue Dragon nodded in response.
Farren looked confused but memorized by the lizard " Caspian who is he?" she asked.
"Slane, the winter Dragon he's a Demigod legends say his mother was our own goddess, he's been around for thousands of years he's a very important figure to our people and of the Divinity" he whispered.
The icy blue lizard then walked up to Farren in a slow brisk walk. Farren eyes widen in shock at this and even more when the demigod came up right to her.
The snow floated in mid air around him til he was an inch away from her space He lowered his neck awaiting a word from the Bride of honor.
Farren regained her composer" it's honor to have you here by Lord" she said as she bowed.
He grabbed a handful of her hair sniffing it This made Farren flinch as she stated at him wide eyed, her heart pumping so hard in fear.
"Elderberry syrup and a hint of lilac perfume you have rare taste my dear" he spoke.
"It's customary for a bride to have a gift, is it true my Lady?"
" In some traditions I guess so my Lord but I never one to attend them even though this is my own...I was what called a tomboy..." She told him truthfully.
While other girls where pampering themselves and trying to find a power husband Farren was climbing trees or helping take care of her uncle's land. They may be nobility but not that rich so not many servants so her uncle, her aunt, and cousin helped with chores and duties not that she minded she could never be waited on like spoiled girl.
"Hold still" he spoke.
He clasped his hands together as a bright light envelope in his palms the snow followed him circling around him. A flash of dust sparkled out of his hands to reveal an ice statue of rose in his hands.
Farren looked upon it with awe and then back to Slane, it was truly beautiful.
" So pretty " Elora commented cutely.
" Thank you" Farren told him.
"This is not just any rose it's enchanted to feel your mood it changes it's appearance through seasons" he explained"treat it with care" he whispered for her to hear placing it in her palms.
Farren took it gently from him as she stared at it" I will" she promised him.
Slane clapped his hands together enveloping more snow, Part of the rose turned frozen while a small part was pure white. The walls slowly rumbled around the people before Slane threw his hands in the air casting snow crystals on the ceiling. The snow floated in mid air like diamonds making people gasp in awe,
Some snow flakes circled around each other forming a chandelier many of the guest's clapped.
Elora smiled big at this" Father Farren look!" she pointed out the crystals and floating snow. Farren had a weak smile at this which made some of the frozen part of the rose disappear replace it with pure white.
The children were having fun trying to catch the snow flakes in the air, Slane was teasing the children waving his hand slightly.
Farren and Caspian smiled watching Elora play among the children the blonde then took a deep sigh and then look at at Caspian to get back to the previous matter" Caspian...I was mostly angry you fidnt tell me about Elora earlier but what hit me upset the most is the fact she didn't even have you, a nanny, or least attendant with her" Farren told him seriously.
" Your an important figure...even more so now and they can use Elora to get to you...not to mention it appeared to be lonely..." She told him solemnly.
Caspian sighed deeply and nodded at this.
The Emperor leaned close to Slane "Be careful old friend" Slane turn his head "I think you made Caspien jealous" Slane Chuckled "I was bringing his wife a gift through her troubled time" he said.
"I understand that but remember we need this alliance to work" the Emperor whispered Slane was staring at the Farren for a moment "I'm Immortal I've lived a very long life witnissing most event's I hope this time the war will be finished" he spoke forming an ice mug for his wine.
Slane nodded as he took a a glance at Farren who now was being dragged by Elora while also trying not to trip in her huge dress he could tell she was not use to wearing it. The lizard child was excited to bring the human girl to play with her and the other children in the snow. A small smile formed the demi God's lips hearing the human girl laugh warmly as she played with the children.
"I must get on the stage Caspien requested I sing his wife a song" he chuckled patting Slanes shoulder before The Red Emperor disappeared behind the curtain.
Slane did admit she was quiet pretty for a human. It had been so long since he touched warm flesh, he would wait if she doesn't feel anything for her groom. He had been alive for so long that it's hard for him to watch those he loved and those who were his friends grow old and die.
The Emperor appeared out of the curtain decorated In his casual clothing walking up stage.
Caspian walked over to Farren who swinging Elora around gently making the little girl laugh. The blue lizard placed a hand on his new brides shoulder making her stop to look at him.
The couple looked to see most of the guest's were in there seats they had the front row with Edmund. Caspian led Farren to sit down in the front with Elora in the opposite side of him.
The music slowly put up a steady beat The Emperor slowly turned away humming a soft tune.
"Oh how you turned my world you precious thing" he sung turning around grasping her hand~
Farren was little surprised at first not knowing the emporer could sing and the fact he was singing for there wedding but it soon was brushed off as soon she became memorized by his voice.
"You starve and nearly exhaust me"~ he sung loud his dance moves connected with Farren bringing her up stage.
Farren didn't know how to react being on the stage nai g the center of attention she started to feel bashful.
The Red Emperor grasped her waist helping her radiate with his dance moves. Farren face turned bright red when she felt The emperor trap her waist making her gaze go to his hand then to his face he then drew her close to him and began to dance with her.
"Everything I done, I done for you"~ he lowered her down before bringing her back up.
Only to bring her close to him again as he continued to dance with her" Your eyes can be so cruel~"
"Just as I can be so cruel!"~
"I move the stars for no one" he sung more twirling her around.
Caspian was watching with his daughter on his lap his face remained emotionless but those could see a hint in fondness for his new bride.
"You run so long, you run so far"~
The music was getting faster for Farren.
The blonde could feel the song was coming to a end soon "I can't live within you" he finished releasing her hand letting her take her seat next to Caspian.
The empire's soon bowed as people cheered for him, when the bishop walked into the stage is when the red Lizard left it" Thank you majesty that performance was wonderful and now it's time for The bride and groom to consummate their marriage" If Farren wasn't completely red before she was now at mention of this almost as red as the emperor. Caspian handed Elora who looked like she was about to fall asleep to her nanny and then offered a hand to Farren.
The Emperor chuckled grasping his silver cup of wine taking one sip.
"So now the bride will be taken by her husband" Slane said calmly taking a drink next to the red Lizard but inside her felt a little jealous.
The Red Emperor scratched his throat "The wine seem to have a strong potent" he said.
" Yes...that's probably it" Slane said taking another drink as he watched Farren being taken away by Caspian.
Farren was led down the halls of Caspian's large home until they stopped infront of 2 huge doors which the blue lizard opened and gestured for Farren to go in. Meanwhile the party started to die down and heist where getting ready to leave or retire in their rooms til a scream erupted.
Caspian and Farren heard the screams as well.
"The Emperor is Dead!" An Elf Screamed in Horror.
Caspian eyes widen at this making him grab Farren and put her on the bed before she could protest " Stay in this room do not come out" he told her firmly before headed out the doors" guards make sure no comes into this room or my daughters room gaurd my wife and my daughter with your lives" He ordered them before running towards where the part was.
Farren just sat on the bed still trying to process everything...the emperor was dead...she was just dancing with him 20 minutes ago and now he was dead...one the few good honest rulers they had left.
Caspien almost vomited seeing his corpse sprawled out, his throat looked like it was ripped open, The blood splattered everywhere around him, and his eyes were carved out.
Ursela and Slane then came to the scene having similar reaction along with rage and sorrow on their faces, it was rare for Slane to show any emotion at all so most where surprised.
The emperor's mate Sathra was in hysteria seeing her soulmate murdered in a gruesome way.
" What happened here!?" Roared Caspian.
"Sir" the guard saluted "We have no idea what has happened he was the last person here before everyone left."
Caspian frowned hard " I want the whole grounds searched and make sure every guest was accounted for! No leaves!" He ordered them.
He turned back to the emporer, there where many who wanted the red Lizard dead for many reasons but some how he couldn't get rid of the bad feeling that his marriage to Farren had a hand in it.
"No no no no no" he can't be dead.. I'm in a dream... I'm in a bad dream"
Sathra huddled herself In a corner rocking back and forth bawling her eyes out.
"I've already sent my men to search all over the palace" Ursela saluted.
" Double check on my wife's room as well..." He turned his gaze to the Queen" there's a reason the assasain chose this day to kill him" Caspian told her seriously.
Caspian then turned to the emperess and looked at her sadly" Bring her away...she shouldn't see him like this..." He said softly.
One of the guards took the Empress by her hand to escort her in her room her wails of mourning echoed the halls.
Caspian looked at the red Lizard one last time" I'm so sorry my friend..." he said solemnly.
Caspian looked up to see that Slane was silent.
Caspian turned to more gaurds" No one saw nothing? No witnesses? How can that be?" He asked them.
"Sir the silver mug look" a female guard spoke showing Caspian the glass.
Caspian took the glass and drew his finger inside and then tasted it, his then eyes widened in shock "Its poisoned! Check to see if any of the wine was poisoned!" he ordered them.
The soilders soon scrambled around The reception area at this looking over all the liqueur.
"Yes Sir!" The female soldier saluted heading to the hallway where the pantry is located.
" Check if any of the geusts drank it as well! " Caspian barked at them as he held his head.
Slane remained immobile sitting on a chair staring at his friends lifeless body.
Meanwhile Farren sat on the bed in her and now husband's room, So many thoughts where going through her mind speacily after hearing the screams and then her husband ordering her to stay and the room, Everytime she tried to leave the gaurds at her door would stop her.
Her flower in the glass cabinet made a small snowstorm swirling around itself, reflecting her emotions.
Farren let a huff in fustration as she got up from the bed and went over the door dragging her dress behind her " ok this is getting ridiculous why I'm I not allowed to leave my room? Why are the gaurds running around in chaos?" She asked as she frowned at them.
The blondes eyes then trailed to the gaurds going around checking on the guests in the rooms " What's going on?..." She asked softly.
"We can't tell My Lady.. something horrific has happened and the captain ordered us to keep you safe" the guard explained slowly shutting the door"It's for your own good My Lady" the other guard replied.
Farren let out a growl of frustration as she ran a hand through her hair while pacing back and forth in the room. She couldn't help but worry what was happening or if her aunt, her uncle, her cousin, Elora...and even Caspian.
" Again the lizard is hiding something from me.."she said mumbled little did she know someone was sneaking into her room from the terrace.
The shadowed figure gently step onto the rug quietly as they can observing the room. Farren rubbed her eyes them she began to remove her tight uncomfortable dress she was already tired of, tugging it off and letting it hit the floor leaving her only in a corset and under garments and then made her way over to her closet to find pants.
The intruder hesitate for a moment before crawling onto the bed to hide from her sight.
Not much to her surprise she didn't find any pants only dresses" Great...just great" she said as she shut her closet door and then went over to her husbands closet.
The intruder snakes out of the bed unsheathing they're dagger pressing there body close to her back the intruder wringed his arm around her neck pressing the tip against her throat "Where is the Amulet" he spoke dangerously low.
Farren ultimately froze when the person grabbed her and pressed the steel into her back not knowing how to react but became quickly confused when the person said amulet" What are you talking about? What amulet?" She asked him.
He pressed the dagger harder onto her back "The Red Emperor's amulet I know he's dead, give me his crown Jewel and we'll forget this happened" he sneered.
"Farren are you alright?" Caspian called out opening the door he grunted in alarm sheath his sword at the intruder.
The intruder wrapped his arms around tighter around Farren waist and brought her close to him as he moved his dagger from the blonde's back to her throat" Move and I'll slit her neck!" He shouted to the blue lizard.
A loud thwack sound off in the room the guards saw with wide eyes seeing an arrow Pierce the lizards back "Argh!" He cried out in pain releasing Farren as he bends down to one knee the other who attacked him is an Elf with flowing hair antlers placed on her forehead her armor Screamed Archer of the Elf Queens army "You shall rest captain the Queen sends her regards" she smiled in satisfaction before pulling another arrow to her string.
Farren scrambled to the side once the assalint released her. She quickly moved to Caspian's side allowing him to take hold of her. She could hear the sickening sound or her assalint's cries of pain as another arrow hit him.
His black blood oozed out of him making a small pool around him "Captain get everyone back I have to do this" she swallowed opening her mouth, she brought his neck towards her mouth biting into the soft flesh ripping a piece of it chewing the meat swallowing it. She went deeper chewing into the meat harder.
Farren turned her head away from the sight not able to stomach it, she had heard that elves can read memories by eat the flesh of the deceased but never thought she would actually see one do it.
" Caspian ...us it true?...the emperor is dead?" She asked her husband quietly.
"he..was given orders, his name is Karren he was born into a life of crime" The Archer mumbled she unsleeved his arm revealing scorch marks "I must dig deeper" she muttered chewing into the arm.
Caspien looked down at his wife "He was brutally murdered by an assassin but not before he drank poisoned wine" he said slowly turning away to focus on the Elf.
The she Elf chewed through licking the bone she widened her eyes "It can't be.. he's from a order that worships a black divine" she said out loud.
Caspian's eyes at what the elf said" Are you sure?" He asked curtly.
" Why would assassin poison him and then kill him brutally? " Farren asked him still trying take it all in.
The she elf shook her head "He was given orders to steal the red emperor's amulet he wasn't the one that killed him."
"that mean the killer could still be here" Caspian said seriously.
" Yes he was asking about that...why is it so important?" Farren said as she dared to take a glance at the dead lizard.
"It is the jewel that tells us the new emperor or the next Red Lizard" the Elf sighed chewing into his finger"I can't get more out of him the corpse is finished" she sighed in frustration.
" Does that mean he knew someone plotted to kill the emperor?" Farren asked her.
"Maybe but his mind was going fast paced" the she elf looked pale rosing up from her position "Captain I promise I won't eat the emperor but you must allow me to inspect the body one suckle of the finger will show me who killed him."
Caspian rubbed his eyes at this " It not me you have to convince...it's his wife and cousin..."
Just then the 2 female lizards came into the room with Ursela consoling the emotionally destroyed widow.
Caspian sighed deeply " The elf wants to ask your permission to taste your husband's flesh..."
"He means let me bite off the finger and I'll get whoever killed your Emperor and my name is actually Adillah" The Elf spoke.
The widow rolled her eyes back falling to the floor. Farren gasped" Someone take the emperess back to her room" Caspian ordered a gaurd.
The Guard nodded picking up the grieving Widow bringing her to her Chambers, Caspian then turned his gaze towards Ursela " What is your decision Ursela?" Caspian asked her softly.
Ursela clenched her hand into a closed fist, the knuckles popping "Just..a finger if anything else has been fed on, You'll be dead" Ursela seethed exiting the door slamming it shut.
"Your heard her Adillah..." Caspian said as he turned to face her " I will show you where his body is" Caspian gestured her to follow him. They headed out the room and down the hall what towards what little looked like the basement.
Farren trailed behind them, looking around the dark part of her new home she had not seen yet. As they walked down the dark cold hall if the basement Farren could help to notice cells they had, Farren wasn't really surprised most Noble families had them to detain those who committed crimes against took a turn what looked like supply room and in the center was a table with a white sheet covering something or more like someone.
"There's the Emperor" Adillah said.
Caspian nodded as he moved over to the table" We put him down here for now so the geusts wouldn't have to see...you saw how distress his wife was..."
"I'm sure she made a scene" Adillah spoke reaching over pulling the sheet off "The Queen will be pleased that we'll be making progress to finish off this cult."
She reached the arm pulling it up carresing the red skin inspecting the fingers she then found one she thought was good and sank her teeth right into it. Sucking it light only biting into the flesh. She stood up releasing the finger from her mouth staring at her hands "This is not the Red Emperor, it's a fake he's a decoy" she spoke shivering.
Farren eyes opened wide at this as she looked at the unrecognizable body.
"Then where is the real emporer" Caspian asked as frowned hard.
Adillah cast a green glow from her hand *"UNVEIL"* she chanted
the body glowed reforming the skin to blackish purple.
"The cultists took him, this one volunteered to be sacrificed" Adillah said waving her hand at the wounds.
" What would they gain from that if the emperor doesn't have the amulet with him?" Farren asked.
"They searched the specific rooms" Adillah answered. She looked up in shock "We need to get back to the Emperor's room!" She said in fury.
Hey guys I hope you like my story I want to thank my good friend Marianofcintra helping me with this she's awesome :D be sure to check out her fantasy story Of Orc's and Men ^^ oh and the song the Emperor is singing is Within you by David Bowie :)