"Five kingdoms?" Tygra asked.
"Three of the Nobles were waiting outside of their kingdoms till you, your brother, and the others in your group came. Lady Angara had to look after all of the kingdoms." Said Claudus.
"Seems like a huge task to ask of one cat." Said Tygra.
"Maybe, but it was her job as a ruler. Tygra rule with wisdom, mercy, and humility. I have to go now, but know that I will always be with you, and your brother." Said Claudus.
"Where are you going?" Tygra asked.
"I am going back to be with your mother, and our ancestors." Said Claudus.
Tygra woke up, and felt a strange sense of calm. A small knock came to the door before it opened. He seen Neren walk into the room, and lock eyes on him.
"My lord, please forgive me. I didn't know you were awake." Said Neren.
"You couldn't have known, so you're not in trouble." Said Tygra.
Neren then continued to help get Tygra ready for the day. Tygra walked out of his room when he seen Saya walk up to him, and wished him a good morning. He replied the good morning, and he then turned to go down the stairs to go eat. He had to then inform his staff what was going to happen, but he wasn't going to do anything till he had eaten. After about a half hour he was still sitting at the table, and Neren came walking into the dining hall to find his lord.
"My lord, I was just going to inform you that I left the morning reports on your desk." Said Neren.
"Thank you, but would you please gather the staff, and the guards. I have to inform them about what's about to happen." Said Tygra.
"Yes, my lord." Said Neren.
Neren had then left, and then Saya had walked in to take care of the dishes. Tygra knew that things were about to get complicated. He then stood, and was about to walk away from the table when Saya came back to get more of the dishes. He then got her attention, and told her that she needed to gather the kitchen staff. She politely asked why, and Tygra told her that they all needed to be there for when he explained about what would be happening soon. She said ok, and then went back into the kitchen. When she was in the kitchen, she got their attention, and said that Lord Tygra wanted explain something to the staff once everyone was gathered. Everyone stopped what they were doing, and left the kitchen. They ran into Neren, and he was about to tell them, but Saya told him that Lord Tygra told her to gather the kitchen staff. He merely said ok, and then led the staff to the foyer. Tygra was standing on the stairs talking with Wren about something they couldn't hear. When Wren noticed that everyone was there, he told Tygra. Tygra turned, and cleared his throat.
"Ok, everyone. I need you all to pay attention to what I am about to tell you. As of right now, I'm sure you've noticed that the villagers have come within the palace gates; they will be heading to the center kingdom. No all I have to do is send the staff. Now I know that all of you may want to go, but I will need some to stay behind to hand some of the work around here. Now all that have small cubs, and those with elderly parents that need constant care. I need you all to go pack all that will be needed, but only what will be needed. Now I need to know who will be kind enough to stay here to help with the duties." Said Tygra.
There was a rumbling of whispers all around, but then Saya, and four other maids stepped forward. Saya then told Tygra that she as well as the four maids that were with her wanted to stay. Tygra looked towards Wren, and saw the look of worry, but also confusion. Tygra knew that he would have to check to make sure, but he had to keep going. He turned back to the group, and told them to go and get a bag packed. He then told Saya and the four other maids to stay for a moment. While everyone was heading to go do what they needed to, he then asked them if this was what they wanted.
"Yes, Lord Tygra. I've thought this through, and the other four here, had told me they wanted to help." Said Saya.
"Saya what about our father and mother. They need to be looked after." Said Wren.
"You don't think I know that, but what you don't know is that I've already talked to them about this. They said their neighbor offered to look after them." Said Saya.
"One of us should, and since I am Captain of the guard now, I simply can't just abandon my duty to protect Lord Tygra." Said Wren.
Tygra turned to the four maids that looked uncomfortable listening to the argument going on between brother and sister. He told them that they could continue with their duties, and he would take care of the feuding siblings. The maids bowed, and left the foyer.