Chapter 10: Learning the News
Meanwhile, Just as Elanore is getting better, some news is yet to come to St. Aegolius. Nyroc is sitting on the throne thinking over what will become of Silverveil, since he knows that they Guardians will be fighting them soon. The young King of the Pure Ones is still contemplating his thought when his fiancé enters the room. The white and dark chocolate brown queen enters. Her bandages are still over her chest as she silently walks in. She is wearing a new cape she has been given. Scarlet with black detailing and an outline of a blood rose, her symbol.
"As a storm is settling in, I know that those Guardians will fight us soon. Besides, when I finally kill my father, I know that I would be finishing what grandmother started." Nyroc thinks to himself
Elanore, his belle, sits beside him on the throne. He takes her under his wing and kisses her head. All is calm in the canyons. Nothing disturbs the sombre peace of the base. The moon graces across the barren canyon lair of the Pure Ones.
Outside the throne room, a messenger comes in and stands on the floor, below the Pure One King and Queen. He clears his throat, not gaining the attention of the couple who are thinking about slaughtering guardians. The usual thing that Pure One leaders think about.
"Your majesties." He says before a swift bow
Nyroc and Elanore swivel around to see the messenger standing before them.
"What is it?" Nyroc asks
"Milord, we have Intel of their being a true king." The messenger says
"What kingdom is this "true king" hail from?" Nyroc asks
"Tyto. His name is Prince Caspian Charid." He replies
"Impossible…" Elanore utters in disbelief
"Come again?" Nyroc asks
"Nyra told me that Metalbeak killed all of the Charid years ago when he was a mere general. How could be there one living?" Elanore replies
"He has been harboured by the Kin. The very family that has their queen have a vendetta against you." The messenger explains
"Ah yes, Sabyna. She may try to avenge her aunt, but I shall never allow her to do that. No, not ever, no way, no how." Elanore says with a resilient tone
"Anything else?" Nyroc asks
"Yes. The Princess Sina of North will be traveling to her boarding school in the coming moon with her father, King Josh." The messenger informs them
"Nyroc, we shall hold hostage Sina Schana. Sure, her sister is the Goddess of the Moon like her grandmother was, but this one… oh mama, she is one that could be a Pure One. Besides, those guardians could have a hefty ransom. Especially if the Ga'Hoolian King and Northern Queen want their daughter alive." Elanore schemes
"Brilliant." Nyroc says with a devious smile
"Tell Morin to take as many soldiers as needed and kidnap Sina Schana on their way to her boarding school." Elanore orders
"Yes, milady." The messenger replies
He does a swift bow and then leaves. Nyroc looks to Elanore who has a determined look on her face.
"Soon, I will have my redemption battle. I will finish what Nyra started all those years ago if I ever get the chance to kill her enemies. I promised her that I would seek her revenges." Elanore thinks to herself
"Elanore, what are you thinking?" Nyroc asks
She snaps out of it and she smiles and replies "Revenge, my dearest love."
"Your redemption battle will be the crowning glory, my queen." He says with a devious smile
"Of course, my king." She replies with a confident glimmer in her eyes
"Elanore, I do see the ambitious spirit within you. Nyra would be proud." He smiles
"Your grandmother and grandfather would be proud of you, Nyroc." She smiles back
"Together, we shall take all the kingdoms down by force. The first step is complete. Soon, you will have your comeback soon." He says