Hey Aphmau Fans! Its been a fun week! Three chapters in one day! And half of them are my biggest ones yet! Were finally back to Aphmau's point of view and I have exciting news! I am now posting this on amazon! I finally am allowed to make it a full paperback short story! Stay tuned for this is only Book 1 Chapter 11 out of 4 Books and 35 Chapters in Each! Stay peachy! I'm halfway done chapter 12 so stay tuned! Also, I'm sorry if it says chapter 34 after I say its over, for me Chapter 4 was a mix of Chapter 4 and 5 since chapter 5 was too short for my liking. So sorry for that if there is confusion, but anyway ENJOY! UR ALL WONDERFUL AMAZING SPECTACULAR PEOPLE AND MAY U NEVER FORGET THAT!
~Athena30931
Aphmau and her friends have ventured for a full day and a half of travelling, they still have many supplies and the necessities in life but sadly some of their horses (Aphmau's) was scared away by a flock of bats. Not so unfortunately afterwards she got to ride with Garroth and they spent the entire time together talking and laughing about everything in the past, present and future. After all, who wouldn't want to spend their nights and lights joyfully? They soon camped in a clearance by the Elm woods, trying to find a way to sneakily go into Elm without going against the "No uninvited guests" law. Kenmur and Emmalyn we're explaining to Aphmau, Garroth, Katelyn, Dante and Laurence the plan while Kawaii~Chan cooked supper, Vlyad and Dante looked around the clearing to be sure they weren't spotted and Travis sharpened weapons while looking over his shoulders to spot a glimpse of Katelyn. What they didn't know though, was that they were being followed.
"Now if we take a 45 degree angle left then head straight on we should arrive at the eastern border by noon, the only problem is the eastern border is where the castle is located and there will be swarms of guards there…" Explained Kenmur as he pointed out everything that could be in favour and not in favour. Garroth mostly just contradicted him and explained other possible routes but Laurence was getting sick of it. "God! Just go straight till you hit the edge of the border, then go at a 90 degree angle east and you'll hit the western borders where there is a trading gate!" Rambled Laurence as everyone stared at him with admiration. "Well done Laurence, but next time could you maybe say it before we take an hour debating?" Playful exclaimed Emmalyn as everyone burst out laughing, even Laurence. Katelyn stiffened though and drew her gloves, their blades shooting out of the hard leather as she stood in a defensive position shifting around the opening. "Guys…weapons out.." She said quietly as the others drew their weapons. All of a sudden a silver arrow appeared and knocked Garroth's sword out of his hand. "I wouldn't do that if I were you…" Said a calm female voice as the others weapons soon dropped to the ground in front of them. At once silver archers emerged from the forest, surrounding them with arrows drawn tightly at their strings. In front of Aphmau stood Sylvana the Emerald Elemental who stood with her dual swords pointed at Aphmau's chest. "Explain…why are you here?" Sylvana demanded pushing the tip of her blade closer to Aphmau's chest. "W-we're here to see Athena Elm…princess of this realm.." Replied Aphmau as she stared into Sylvana's gaze. Sylvana though didn't care for her eyes were directed upon Laurence. "Your lucky I know who you are Laurence, or else you'd be dead on the floor, because at the very least you'll see Athena before her Blossoming Ceremony." Sylvana said with a disappointed tone as she sheathed her dual swords. "Archers MOVE OUT! These people are no longer threats…" Sylvana ordered though she picked up Garroth's diamond sword. "But they will be disarmed till authorized weapons…" Garroth looked at Laurence for an explanation for the maidens strange behaviour but Laurence just shook his head and tried to push through the crowd to talk to Sylvana. Aphmau and her friends were brought to the western gate of Elm…where stood a man of wickedly disastrous plans.
The sun was at its highest peak as the high priest of O'khasis Zane, wearing his black priest robes, stood at his guest balcony staring at the band of friends as they swerved through Elm's streets. But a peaceful voice caught his attention as he faked a smile. "Is everything alright Zane?" Asked Athena as she strolled up beside him linking her arm under him, she wore a flowing white dress with golden wrist bands and her golden she'll clip and heart necklace."Of course Athena…my brother has arrived…" He said caressing her cheek as they stared at the band of friends, Athena's with relief and joy while Zane's with Wickedness, just like his heart.