Chapter 2: Surprises
"Welcome back Gregor!" said a familiar voice from behind him. "Oh, hi Mareth."
Gregor managed to say before the soldier wrapped him in a big bear hug. "Gregor follow me. There is something we must show you." Luxa and Mareth led Gregor to a new room with what looked like more prophecies written all over.
"Oh no!" Gregor thought. "Gregor, I know what you must be thinking. But this prophecy speaks much good for you." said Mareth.
"Like how?" Gregor asked curiously. "You'll see." said Luxa. They led him to a prophecy.
The Prophecy of Souls
Hundreds have died,
But you may regain the lives of three.
My sword must be one,
At the forever living soul tree.
The number of those you gain,
Is the number of those who go ahead
On the quest to revive your best
Companions of times before.
You must look around.
The tree must be found.
If you wish to have back those you lost.
"Whoa!" thought Gregor. "Do we know where or what this tree is?" asked Gregor.
"No." said Luxa. "But I wish we did." "Anyway, how did you get your parents to let you come back here? Or did you just sneak off again?" asked Luxa, staring at Gregor.
Yes, Gregor. How did you get down here? asked Mareth who seemed just as curious as Luxa.
"I told them I needed to go back here, and that's all I needed to say before they let me go back. I really thought I'd have to explain why I needed to come back a lot more than I did." said Gregor.
"Gregor, I must leave." said Mareth and started walking away.
"Wait, Mareth. Can you get a note to my family saying on staying overnight?
"Of course, Gregor. I will tell Vikus to leave a note in the laundry room."
"Thanks Mareth." said Gregor.
"Where will you be staying Gregor?" asked Luxa. "You know you are always welcome to stay with me and Hazard."
"That would be great. Thanks Luxa." Gregor said hugging her.
"Gregor, they've already been on the search for my spouse and I have turned all of them down waiting for you to return. And, Gregor I would love for you to be my spouse. I know that the council will protest but when I turn sixteen it will be my decision. So, will you be my spouse?"