Chapter 7: Trust (Kairi)

As soon as I saw the last warrior enter, I didn't trust her. First of all, she was an Aquatican and they aren't any good to begin with. They are weak and definitely inferior to Calorians. Second of all, she had this vibe to her. It was like she was hiding something that wanted desperately to get out. I just don't feel right. Rey says we can trust these people and I do for the most part. The men from Birlor seem nice enough and so do the couple from Amaranth. It's just the girl from Aquaticus I don't trust.

We're sitting at a lavish table, eating and getting to know each other. The man from Birlor, Zephyr, smiles at me. "So you're from Caloria. What's it like there?"

I smile, "It's wonderful…well…to me it is. It's warm, never cold. We never have rain or snow."

He looks puzzled, "No rain? Then how do you get water?"
"An irrigation system. The ground contains-"

"You mean you steal it from the oceans of Aquaticus," the girl from Aquaticus, Casarea, coolly replies.

I shoot her a cold look, "You cannot steal water from an ocean! Do you not know that it doesn't solely belong to you?"

"You can steal water from an ocean. The water belongs to the creatures that live in it and when you take water from it, you steal from the animals that live there," she replies. I growl at her. I'm already sick of her self-righteous crap. Who does she think she is?

I turn my attention back to Zephyr, "So, what of Birlor?"
"It's wonderful. Birds make their home in nests everywhere and the air is always so crisp. Out land is filled with beautiful music."

"Sing for us!" Hunter laughs.

"Oh sir, I don't…"

"A Birlorian who doesn't sing? Nonsense!" Hunter laughs. I like this man. He reminds me of my father.

"I can sing for you," Evan smiles. He pulls a lute from under the table and begins to play a soft tune.

Warriors four they come to be

The warriors of fable

Each hail from different lands you see

And protect us whenever able

A girl from Aquaticus there be

Her hair as gold as the sun

She bears the duty of her country

And will rest when her job is done

A warrior from Caloria is there as well

Her eyes as red as a berry

She has a fierceness unmatched they tell

And her family is of a noble vary

A woman from Amaranth is in this clan

Her skin as fair as the ice

She holds her own and men they ran

Because her skill with sword is her vice

A man from Birlor ends the team

His voice as soft as the snow

As he battles a smile does gleam

As his axe destroys many a foe

Their destinies are to end a king

Whose evil and dark as the night

With his death they shall bring

A new age calm and bright

Evan stops singing and we clap. But something worries me. How did he know that I was royalty? I told none of them of my lineage. How did he manage to find out that I was royal? "Beautiful!" Rey smiles.

"I agree. Evan your voice sounds as if you were an angel who was cast aside," Hunter laughs. It's remarkable how the Birlorian men seem to be getting along with the Amaranthians. Aren't they supposed to be bitter rivals?

"Tell me," Cas asks, "what songs do you know from Aquaticus?"

"Please, we're all just so eager to hear how whales sound," I smirk. The others, except Cas, laugh. She's looking at me hatefully and I can tell she doesn't like me. The feelings mutual.

"The only song I know from Aquaticus is an old fishing tune. Perhaps I'll sing it for you sometime," Evan smiles good naturedly. He's a lot more personable than Zephyr. But Zephyr…well…I won't deny that I'm attracted to him. He's got a pure, clean shaven face and soulful eyes. He's tall and muscular but there is a serene and elegant grace to him that intrigues me. By Calorian, and Birlorian standards I hope, he's a handsome man.

Hunter looks at us as the last of the food is carried away from the table. "I must bid you all good evening. You know where your rooms are. I recommend you get a good night's sleep as well," he leaves and I look at Rey.

"I'm going to my room. I want to get a good night's sleep," I nod and leave the table. I walk to my room and lay on the canopy bed. I just want to sleep and learn to trust my team.