It's been 3 and a half years ago since Nuada's court went into Exile.
The Elves and cave troll barely felt seems like seconds to them and millennia's seemed like a few months.
Cent a got permission to Visit his family again. Macha accompanied him until they reached Bethmoora and left to the new Tuatha De Danann where his own family is staying. They seperated their ways wishing them a safe journey and they'll meet again at the Scentuary.
Centa's children has grown a bit in hights and gobinui still remembers his father cooing joyfully seeing him again.
His Family remained behind a golden sparkling bubble like seal. Centa wished he could enter and stay with them but as soon as he leaves he can no longer enter and he has to be there to have Nuada's back when they confront Balor.
Centa's wife reached out her hand outside the golden seal and Centa grabbed her hand placing it against his cold face lovingly and kissed the top
Centa's wife smiled warming his cheek with her hand. Centa kneld down reaching his own hands in the seal and poken half of his into the seal aswell so that his children could embrace him. The Weather behind the seal was excelent not too hot and not too cold. his backside and legs felt very cold right now due to the dreadful chilly weather on the otherside. It felt great seeing everyone else again.
"Have you heard anything from Nuada?" Balor asked hoping Nuala was successful this time.
NUala shook her head "Nothing Father"NUala said.
"But What if you try harder? Balor suggested.
"No Father!"Nuala said losing patience.
"He doesn't want to talk to us" "He's not coming back just let it go" Nuala said trying to stay strong blinking a few tears away.
"He's coming back Nuala" He won't forget us dear Daughter" I know he won't" Balor said.
Maybe when Nuada returns this might not be the same even If balor has a new chance to make make amends but atleast in Elf land food and shelter will always be found no disease no pesky insects but best of all No humans or any danger.
Balor looked behind him but Nuala was already leaving towards the castle She misses her brother too and feels hurt he no longer wants to speak to her. Nuada is almost too far away to contact him through the Link but atleast she can still feel his feelings. Hatred and disgust towards Balor but also slight disappointment that she didn't come to exile with him but he understands her desire to look after Balor.
Balor traveled through the new land everything seemed perfect The animals who fled from the war have found their way and returned to new Bethmoora.
The magical beings the Goblins created is far more advanced despite its flaws now only Magical beasts will a kind heart can enter the kingdom hopefully the Banshees will not spawn in the forests again. Balor knew the time of the Banshee season will start since the sky has grown slightly dark ish during the day.
But he will ask his people to stay inside to make sure the Banshees are indeed kept outside the seal.
Elf land will be forgotten by mankind as millenia's passes but It's for the best that no one will believe in their existance.
In the distace he saw Centa kissing his wife goodbye and hoisted himself on the Unicorn to make his journey back to Nuada. Centa gallopped away Balor felt like coming after Centa pleading him to tell him where Nuada is. But If he leaves then he won't be able to enter his own Kingdom aswell.
Hopefully Centa will come back soon. Balor will have a word with Centa's wife hoping she will inform him when Her husband comes back.
His heart aches he keeps on wondering more what Nuada is doing and where he's staying each day. Balor slowly gave hope that Nuada will return in his lifetime but all he can do is take care of Nuala she's the only thing he has left of him.
There was a huge storm coming up outside the Seal of Bethmoora. Wink whined that he can't go outside to hunt pacing back and forth to kill time. Wink hates bad weathers and would only consider going outside If his people were in grave danger.
Nuada usually trained by himself and payed little attention to anything else. He hasn't spoken to his Sister for a long time but he has no interest in contacting her. The only thing that keeps him going is his desire to set everyone free without any interference.
The Ice cold rain that pours from the ceiling into the dark dome over Nuada's body.
Nuada remained in deep thoughts as he continiued with his spear practice Striking his invisable foe
Things seemed to go better a while ago but Nuada started to keep his distance from his court again. His head throbbed at night making him lose sleep.
He didn't want to be a burden to his court despite their desires to help him.
It has been very hard for Nuada the first year of exile. He always kept his distance and rarely said a word. Lugh feared that the loss of his loved ones has taken it's toll on him mentally.
Lugh just woke up and climbed out of his hammock like bed. And landed with both feet on the muddy ground. The area all the way down looks like a small swimming pool.
"Man we sure need to fix that roof" Lugh said using his arm to shield himself from the rain.
The spare food they got was soaked with water. The apples were swimming in their baskets.
Lugh groaned frustrated and dried a apple with his tunic and made his way to different area's of the Scentaury.
Lugh went back to collect his sword when he spotten Nuada he's been craving for battle and Nuada is the only decent competition right now.
"Hey Nuada um wanna spar? Lugh asked approaching Nuada.
Nuada didn't anwer but stopped with his training.
He felt something fishy about their surroundings and looked above him when he heard a pebble fall on the ground.
"Nuada? Lugh asked. But Nuada rougly pushed Lugh behind him and his back hit a large rock.
"Ouch what the hell? Lugh complained.
"Hush! Nuada said scanning the ceiling of the underground dome.
Nuada listened carefully but only heard the Echoes of the falling rain drops.
"I Thought I heard something Nuada said.
"It's probably Wink" Lugh said. I'll go get him" maybe he got some food I'm starving" and walked away while stretching his arms above his head while chewy hopped on his shoulder.
Nuada follwed his comrad but glanced over his shoulder once more towards the roof of the dome.
Everything was quiet there was no one there but still felt watched.
Nuada will have a look around in the dome to make sure they are indeed alone to put his mind to rest.
A/N:
Short chapter with a very quick update. I really want to push forwards to the chapters where Nuada's attempt unleashes the Army on the human's again
