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~ Chapter 8 ~ Useful Information

Laurence returned to the festival, tears still left fresh marks on his darkened face. He knew if he ever got his hands on Zane, he would not hesitate to cut his head off by his sword. Aphmau looked into the direction of Laurence, wondering and worrying of what happened. "Garroth…" whispered Aphmau. Garroth's head swung to face the one who he loved true and through. He whispered back. "Yes Aphmau" Aphmau's face felt worried, but Garroth thought that she felt uncomfortable around him, not that she was worried about Laurence. "I-it's Laurence…he seems, unhappy…and if it wasn't for him remembering that stupid girl this wouldn't be happening! WHY OF ALL THINGS WOULD HE-" Her rampaging anger was put to a halt by a gallant knight who placed his hand on her smooth face. "Aphmau….this is his kingdom…..his best friend…..if your children or Phoenix Drop was in trouble, what would you do?" He asked her, bringing her back into reality. "Garroth that's different….for one thing, I would know if this were my kids and my town, or Levin's town in this case. He doesn't! Another thing is that she just came….who's to say this was all a trick….planted by Gene…." Aphmau said carefully knowing that if she were to bring him up, it would change Garroth's mood. He didn't seemed fazed though. "Tell you what, my Lady. Let's say you're right, that it's all a trick and this was a waste of time. We still are Laurence's friends till the end of time and we should stay by him. Even better, once he realizes he was wrong and we return, everything will go back to normal….I'm not saying that's the case, in fact I have even been to Elm before…never really met anyone, just sat on my father's lap as he talked to the kind king. But either way…" He pulled her closer. "We will always be together, as friends…." She stared into his eyes, their souls becoming one. "But we're more than friends….and I have a feeling when we return, things will be a little more interesting…" She laughed as Garroth turned Crimson to the point of dark red. "W-what!?" He stuttered. Their conversation was cut short though with the king and queen calling them all to a glorious supper spread out at the Royal table. Towers upon towers of Bread, Steak, Carrots, Potatoes and Cake laid out before them. The king offered them wine, Travis looking more than happy to allow Katelyn a drink, but Aphmau suggested some water would be plenty. With that thought the supper began, not just with plenty of food, but with plenty of useful information as well.

"So, you disobeyed my orders to wed, just to stay with this fierce Lady…" The king said pointing his fork at Aphmau as he asked his oldest son. "Yes father…." Said Garroth taking Aphmau's hand, her then having a light blush on her face. "And you….my youngest and non-Royal blood son." He said, then averting his gaze to Vlyad who seemed very interested in his boots. "You, seemed dead….lead this young lady to your brother…and never stopped to visit and show us you were alright for you were afraid of what may happen to us?" He asked, or in this case stated, as Vlyad slowly nodded."That…is the most greatest thing that I have ever seen. Are you sure you aren't of my blood?" The king joked as Vlyad's face lite up with joy. "And then there is Zane….the betrayer." At his words Aphmau noticed Laurence'e jaw clench, his knuckles become pale as he tightly held his fork. She had never seen him so….angry. He had killed innocent werewolves, killed their king (Who wasn't so innocent) yet here, she felt truly afraid of him. Zianna looked down, thinking of how she had allowed him to leave to Elm, an innocent city. "I am so so sorry, I knew he had done terrible things but….he said he changed and I wanted to believe it so badly, I allowed him to go to Elm for….pressing matters." Zianna spoke, looking at her husband to explain but never did. Garroth cleared his throat after finishing his plate. "Speaking of Elm….could you…maybe tell us about the town? Or at least it's princess." The king closed his eyes as he thought about his son's request. "The princess? Well for starters her name…its Athena Elm. She is your age Garroth, you have never talked but you have seen her at our meetings with the king when we were young." Laurence's eyebrows rose, seeing as how this information had been kept not only by his close friend, but his brother as well. "She is now a very intelligent young woman, powerful too. Head Archer of The townsfolk, as well as master swordsman. She has built temples, and new buildings that have been far better than half of ours. And she has also helped us regain information on The Divine Warriors, or at least what we have forgotten about." Aphmau stared at the old king, her mind's gears turning, spinning, trying to understand all of the information. "Wait…she's our age?" Questioned Aphmau. "Yes Lady Aphmau…she disappeared for exactly 15 years, and then somehow returned, in her youth. It was quite interesting, but she never said a word. In fact I could say the same thing about you my dear son." Spoke the King, his eyes narrowing as he stared down at his youthful song. "*Ahem* perhaps a topic for another time dear." Replied Zianna, her smile dazzling, as she slowly winked at Garroth. "Y-yes dear…..anyway what else would you like to know?" The king continued. "I, or we, would like to know why exactly why we have never heard of this." Replied Katelyn, her eyes refocusing from her empty plate to the king. "Well…it's hard to explain…but I'll do my best. Elm, they only had 3 allies, and those allies were the only ones who knew about them. It was O'khasis, Scaleswind and Meteli. The 3 main power lands, now Laurence, my son here told me you come from Meteli but it is not that simple. Only the Lords can know of Elm, or the future lords. So in your case, your mind was erased once you left, only your Step-mother and your sister Cadenza know about it, and of course only Elm knows you were ever there. Now I understand there is more to be stated but we should negotiate this another time for it is nearly midnight." He finished as he stepped out of his seat and took his wife's arms. At that movement the dinner was ended and the people of O'khasis walked back their townhouses for a good nights rest. The tables, decorations and food were whisked away as the king brought the boys to the Northern wing, and Zianna brought the girls to the Southern Wing. And yet although this party was spectacular, another one, that was even better was taking place in Elm for a devilishly wonderful ceremony.