Chapter 21

Myrugi looked at Ranevous and Michalynn. They exchanged looks then looked back at him.

"When are we going to tell Benevolence what happened?" Michalynn asked.

"When I figure out exactly what to tell him. He's not going to like that fact that there is a Goddess against him now," Myrugi said.

"Isn't there a legend that says there are three Goddesses?" Ravenous asked, cleaning underneithe figure nails with his knife.

"Yes. The legend says the Three Goddesses will be reborn when an evil God is reborn. No one knows what they mean by reborn, but maybe we saw what it meant today," Myrugi said, standing.

He looked down when he felt a hand run from his stomach up to his chest. He sighed, knowing who it was.

"What do you want, Manuschka?" He asked.

"What are the three of you doing back already? Aren't you supposed to be out following them?" she asked, walking around Myrugi. He was very muscular and she made sure she ran her hand over his upper torso.

"We did follow them, but something happened, to make us come back and talk to Benevolence," Myrugi said, annoyed.

Manuschka ran her hand up to his face and turned it so he was looking at her. She never wore too much clothing, just enough to cover some parts of her body. She had on what looked like one lone piece of cloth that crossed at her chest and then crossed between her hips. It was blue, making her deathly blue eyes stand out even more then it would have with her dark skin and sliver hair. She was a dark elf and she knew how to act the part.

"And what would you have to tell my Lord?" she asked, with her lips very close to his.

"I will not tell you. It is something that concerns my Lord and not you," he said, walking away from her and sitting down on a hard chair.

Manuschka growled a little. She hated it when people never told her things she wanted to know. She thought she had a right to know, since she was closer to Benevolence they anyone else.

"Oh Manuschka don't get your hair tied into knots," came a small voice behind her.

"Vanchuku what are you doing following me," Manuschka asked, rolling her eyes.

"I didn't follow you, I was going outside to practice my magic, when I heard voices. So I came see what was going on," Vanchuku said, glancing as Ravenous.

Michalynn looked from Vanchuku to Ravenous, then back. "No I think you came in here to see Ravenous, since you love him," she said and giggled.

Vanchuku began to blush. "No I don't!" she yelled in protest.

Ravenous smirked a little and stood. "Michalynn, don't embarrass the poor girl," he said, walking over to them. "Who she likes is her business not yours, not mine."

Michalynn rolled her eyes and sat down where Ravenous had been. "Your just on her side because you like her too," she snorted.

Ravenous smiled a little. He knew that Vanchuku had liked him since they have first met. He had never had an interest in her, but she was quite cute and after he saw how funny she was and sweet, he started to.

"Oh Ravenous, why go after a young most likely a virgin girl when you can have a real woman?" Manuschka asked, going over to him and placing an arm around his neck. "I think I could satisfy you in ways she never could."

"Manuschka, you have Benevolence, why do you have to have every other guy that is here too?" Vanchuku said, feeling her throat tighten.

"Because I can, little girl. Do you think someone would really want you?" Manuschka said.

Vanchuku turned and ran out of the room. She knew that anyone would choose Manuschka over her. She was only 15 and had no experience. She paid more attention to her magic then to anyone or anything else before.

"Hey Vanchuku, wait up!" she heard Ravenous yell behind her.

She stopped by on the fountains that occupied the castle grounds. "Why did you run off like that?" he asked her when he caught up to her.

"She always ruins everything. I thought that you would want her instead of me." Vanchuku said, tightening her hands into fists to not start crying.

Ravenous put his hands on her shoulders and turned her around. "Why did you think that?" he asked, lifting her head up with his finger so he could look into her green eyes.

"Because what she said was true. She could satisfy you more then I could," she said looking into his dark blue eyes.

Ravenous shock his head. "I don't care about that. Vanchuku, no every guy thinks Manuschka is attractive," he said putting a hand on her cheek.

Vanchuku leaned her head into his hand and closed her eyes. She has always wanted to feel his touch. She had never felt that before besides from Benevolence, but he was like a father to her.

Ravenous wiped some tears away that had fallen down her cheek. "Vanchuku don't cry," he said and leaned down. He placed a light kiss on lips then pulled back a little, to see her reaction.

Vanchuku opened her eyes and looked at him. "Ravenous? Do you think it smart for us to have anything, since there will be a war coming?" she asked.

"There won't be a war. Benevolence just wants to unite all of the people in Laven. You know how the different races don't like each other. He just wants to make peace in the land. You don't have to worry about anything," he said kissing her again.

The kiss was longer; making her feel wanted and loved. She kissed him back, putting her arms around him. He intertwined his fingers in her red hair and held her close.

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Manuschka watched as Ravenous ran after Vanchuku and she scowled. "Incompetent fool," she muttered under her breath.

"Manuschka, your so selfish," Myrugi said.

"So what if I am? I am going to be queen of this world when Benevolence comes into power and becomes king. Then I'll be able to have anything I want," she said.

"I don't think Benevolence will let you have Ravenous. Vanchuku is like a daughter to him and I don't think he would let anyone hurt her," Michalynn said.

"Well at least I don't scare men away looking like a demon," Manuschka said.

Michalynn stood and glared at her. "I am half demon thank you very much."

"I know and that's why men are scared of you, or at least they don't think you're beautiful," Manuschka said smirking.

"Michalynn, why don't you go to your room and cool down ok?" Myrugi asked. "I'll have Blade come get you when dinner is ready." "Alright. You better watch your back Miss dark elf slut." Michalynn said walking out of the room.

Manuschka growled and looked at Myrugi. "I'm going to tell Benevolence that you're hiding something from him. And you know he isn't going to be happy with you," she said and walked to the throne room.

Myrugi walked out to the balcony and looked up at the night sky. Oh Elanjila, why does it have to be this way? Why do we have to be on opposite sides? It's not fair! He thought to himself. He shook the thoughts out of his head and sighed. Well I guess I will go and talk to Benevolence now. I wonder in Manuschka told him yet. If she did, he will probably be mad.