Chapter 9: Explanations
"I don't know how to begin, Gregor," said Luxa. Right now, he was in the queen's chambers reading the scrolls about the Underland's new threat. Cannibal, from what he's reading, is like the monster from a Stephen King novel. Killing an entire batallion of Regalia's army with his teeth. It was unbelievable. These scrolls said that he now lived in the Uncharted Lands with this girl. "The last time I've seen him was when I was a little girl. He came in one day and my father tried to detain him. But he resisted and turned into a beast. He and his companion tore them apart and left. I can't remember too much. I don't know if that is a good thing or bad."
"Why did your father try to take him in?" asked Gregor, "What did he do wrong if he had just come down here?"
"I don't know myself," she replied, "I wasn't at all sure he did anything wrong, but after what he did to Regalia a few days back, I'm sure there was a reason for it." Gregor didn't think so, but it was still evil that he would just come here and go on a killing spree like that.
"Was the girl with him?"
"No, not this time, I'm not sure if it means anything, and I'm not sure I want to care."
Gregor read everything over and over again, making sure he hadn't forgotten any key information. But he didn't think it would help him any. Cannibal was around, at least back then, five-feet-seven inches. His claws were about three inches long, his mouth was filled with frighteningly sharp teeth. He moved like a flash of lightening and he was really strong. It was so unreal how someone can be like this. He rubbed his eyes and got up. This reading was getting tiring.
"I need to get those three back to the Overland. I don't think they should be down here when we need to head out."
"I'll come with you."
A bit later they went to the dining hall, where Howard, Nereida, Larry, Angelina, Lizzie, Boots, Dulcet, Nerissa, and a nibbler named Flail. At the moment, they were all enjoying themselves. All of them in the midst of a conversation. Nereida, Larry, and Angelina, fully overcoming their initial fear, were the center of the conversation. Gregor's parents already went back up when they were sure their children were fine.
"Hey guys?" Gregor called to the three, "Can I talk to you guys for a minute? If your not too busy." He said, noticing Nereida quickly glancing at Howard and reluctantly getting up. They went to the other side of the room, Luxa went to join the others.
"I think you guys should leave." Gregor said bluntly. The three Overlanders stared at him in disbelief.
"W-what?" Nereida asked. "You can't make us do that! I want to know what happened to you while were down here last time!"
"Yeah, we don't want to be left in the dark!" said Angelina.
"I'm sorry guys, but the shit's gonna hit the fan soon and I don't want you guys to be caught in it." said Gregor. "I'm not kidding, what's gonna happen in a few days isn't something any normal person would want to see."
"Why? What's going to happen? Tell us."
"It's too much to explain right now..."
"NO! You've kept enough secrets from us! I'm staying right here, and there is nothing short of killing me yourself that can get me to leave." Screamed Nereida.
"Listen to me Nereida. Do you know what I had to do here? The times I've been used here? I had to see things, make decisions, watch friends die. I had nightmares for so long." The rager was fighting for control, but Gregor suppressed it. It's time wasn't now.
"That's the point Gregor! We want to be here to help. But you need to stop keeping secrets from us." She walked away and sat next to Howard again. The entire room was quiet and staring at the four of them. He saw Howard look at her and asking what was wrong. Good luck old friend. He thought, smiling.
"Well?" Gregor asked the remaining two, "What about you two?"
"Very funny Gregor," Angelina said and went back, followed by Larry. Gregor stood there for a few seconds. I never do see these things coming, he thought and joined his friends.
