Hi welcome to Chapter 11! I'm not sure what is going to happen in this chapter yet but fear not, Gregor will meet all his old friends in this chapter. I would like to thank you guys for the continued support you have shown me, it means a lot to me. Anyway don't forget to follow, favorite and review. Let me know what you liked and anything I can improve on, I am always looking to improve. On with the chapter, hope you enjoy.

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Chapter 11:Regalia

Gregor couldn't believe it was actually her. He kept just staring in her eyes getting lost in them. They stood like that for what seemed like forever. Gregor couldn't believe it. She was right there in front of him. So many emotions stirred inside him but the strongest one being undying passion.

After what seemed like an eternity, Aurora with Luxa sped towards the palace and vanished just like that. Gregor was unsure why she had left without coming to talk to him. He slowly became aware of his surroundings again and he could hear the crowd that was shouting so loudly he could barely hear his own thoughts. He remembered his friends that were still waiting by the entrance and made his way over to them.

"W-What was that!" Larry and Emma exclaimed shakily at the same time.

"That is my old friend and mentor, Ripred. He was the one I told you about the best fighter in the Underland." Gregor explained to them, his head still spinning.

"Oh wow, you think of me as the best fighter in the Underland, im honored" came a sarcastic reply from behind Gregor.

"Well it's true" Gregor said with admiration in his voice.

Vikus had landed behind the group and was making his way over, leaning on a cane in his right hand. As soon as Gregor saw, he rushed over and gave the old man a hug.

"My boy, how have you been? It is so great to see you again" Vikus exclaimed.

"It is great to see you too Vikus! How have you been?" Gregor exclaimed, happy to see his old friend once again.

"Oh i've seen better days but now with you back there seems to be some light in these dark times," Vikus replied.

"What do you mean dark times?" Gregor questioned.

"Oh my boy there is much we must discuss a lot has happened since you left but first let us head back to the palace where you can freshen up and eat before we get to the more pressing issues," Vikus advised.

"Alright that sounds good, but why did Luxa leave so suddenly?" Gregor asked.

"Oh Gregor these years have not been easy on her, I don't think she will allow herself the joy of you being back. The council has been putting enormous pressure on her to find a …" Vikus told him.

"Find a what?" Gregor urged.

"You need not worry right now let us head back to the palace," Vikus told him.

"You're right, I could use a nice relaxing bath with all that's going on" Gregor told him, "My head is spinning and I can't even process what is going on".

Gregor turned back to his friends and uncle who still looked shocked and told them "We should head to the palace so we can settle down and so we can all relax and clear our heads so we can be prepared for what is going to come next,"

"Yeah" they all agreed softly, their minds not currently in the present moment, still processing what they saw and all that has happened.

"Wait where is the palace?" Emma questioned.

"Ill take you to it" Gregor responded.

"I suggest we walk to the palace like you did your first time Gregor," Vikus added "This way they will be able to see what the city is like".

"You're right," Gregor responded "We'll take you to the palace on foot"

Gregor turned and started to walk to the other end of the arena where the two large doors to the city were.

Vikus and Ripred walked beside Gregor while his friends and uncle were just behind them following, stil a bit scared of this new world tha didn't seem real until now.

"My boy what have you been up to all these years" Vikus asked Gregor.

"We moved to Virginia as soon as we were able to, although I didn't want to and other then that my life has been fairly uneventful. I never stopped thinking about this place, I always knew I would come back eventually." Gregor ranted on.

"And your parents allowed you to come?" Vikus asked.

"Umm not exactly, I was coming to New York for a band trip and had to take a look at the water way entrance and their I found a dead human and flier and knew I had to come back. My parents will kill me when they find out but Ill cross that bridge when the time comes." Gregor responded.

"I see, and why did your … friends? Come?" Vikus asked unsure.

"Well this is my Uncle" Gregor turned around and pointed at him behind him.

"Nice to meet you" Vikus told him.

Gregor's uncle nodded his head and told him "Nice to meet you too".

Gregor then turned to his two friends and told Vikus "These are my friends Emma and Larry".

Vikus greeted them "I hope you enjoy you're stay".

They both nodded their heads politely, not paying attention to the current moment still.

They kept walking through the city and Gregor was still wowed by the architecture and all across the streets people were staring at them as they passed by and when Gregor turned back his uncle and friends were very much in the moment looking at the amazing architecture with the same reaction he assumed he had his first time in Regalia.

"Gregor you really are a hero to them" Emma whispered in his ear.

Gregor turned to her and whisepred back "Yeah, you didn't get that from my whole story that I told you"

"It just didn't seem real then" Emma responded still in awe.

Gregor turned back and just took everything in as they walked until the palace wall was becoming nearer and the memories of his first trip came back.

Suddenly he had a sick feeling in his stomach realzing he has to go up the lift again and fearing heights again with the death of Ares. With that thought a wave of sadness rushed over him.

When they reached the wall Gregor saw the platform lowering and hsi friends behind him asked how theyre supposed to get in.

Gregor pointed up to the platform in which they both clamped up as the platform was a bit scary, Gregor remember his first time on it and he was terrified so he understood what they were feeling

The platform lowered to the floor and Vikus and Ripred got on. Gregor hesitated but overcame his fear and got on as well followed by Gregors uncle. His friends on the other hand were to scared to get on so Gregor reached his hand out and told them to hold on to him to which they hesitated but did. Despite Gregor being utterly terrified he acted calm and collected ans was a stone for them to hold on to. When they finally reached the top, Larry and Emma raced off the platform with Greogr's uncle not far behind. Gregor quickly got off with Vikus and Ripred behind him.

"I suggest you go clean off so your smell will hopefully go less detected in the Underland, although i assume that the whole underland already knows of your arrival," Vikus advises.

"You're right ill go take them to clean off in the baths. Then we'll meet in the high hall im guessing?" Gregor asked.

"Yes we can meet in the high hall to discuss all that is going on here in the Underland" Vikus told him, a dark look crossing over his face.

Vikus and Ripred left them and Gregor was left alone with his friends, his uncle, and the guards that pulled the platform up.

"Alright follow me I'll take you to the baths, they are something else," Gregor told them and he headed down the hall with his friends and uncle behind him.

As he rounded the corner he saw Mareth who he thought he would never see again. Mareth was facing away from Gregor but Gregor still sprinted to him and Mareth turned around to see what was running toward him. As soon as he saw Gregor he was running at him too, having learned how to run with his prosthetic very well. Mareth brought Gregor into his bear hug that he gave Gregor before when he was in the Underland. Although Mareth had his leg amputated the rest of his body was still extremely strong, and he had not lost any of his strength.

"Gregor, what are you doing here?" Mareth questioned as he pulled away to see if what he was seeing was actually real.

"Well its a long story, I will tell you with the others. After we bathe we will be meeting in the high hall," Gregor explained to nodded, a concerned look passing over him.

"Lets hope im allowed to come to dine with everyone in the high hall so we can discuss everything," Mareth told him.

"Why would you not be allowed to come?" Gregor questioned.

"Let me not burden you with that you will have enough to worry about later. Don't worry about me ill be there no matter what." Mareth said with confidence.

"Alright we will go clean up quickly and meet everyone in the high hall,' Gregor told him.

Mareth headed off to the high hall and Gregor continued on to the baths.

Once they got there Gregor turned and pointed to the left and said that is the girls side and the right is the boys side.

Emma headed off to the left and then turned around and said "You guys will wait for me right?" sounding a bit scared.

"Yes we'll all wait for eachother," Gregor said reasurringly.

"Alright" Emma whispered and headed off to her side.

Gregor, Larry and his uncle went into the right room and it was exactly as Gregor had remembered. Gregor explained everything to them and then stripped off his clothes and headed into one of the baths.

As the water passed over his shoulders he relaxed and despite the bad news that seemed to worry everyone he was glad to be back in the underland where he felt like he belonged and although it is not his home, he felt it was a better palace then the overland.

Gregor quickly scrubbed himself clean and then dried off with the silky underland towels that were as soft as ever and then put on the clothes that were left for them. He never knew who put the clothes there but they were there so he put them on.

Gregor loved the way the underland clothes felt but he didn't spend too much time on that and headed into the hall to wait for the others. Soon enough Emma came out of her side and sat next to Gregor. Gregor nodded to her but stayed silent. They were still waiting for the other two before they went to the high hall.

Emma turned to Gregor and whispered "Im so scared Gregor, I know i said I can do this but I'm not sure anymore,".

Gregor turned to her and smiled reasurringly and whispered back "Its ok if you can't do this, you've come further then I even wanted and that is amazing. We can probably get you back to the Overland soon you'll be ok".

"No I can't leave you guys I promised" she assured herself. A look of oconifdence crossed her face and with that she layed her head on Gregor's shoulder and Gregor wrapped his hand around her to comfort her.

Soon after Larry emerged from the bath and saw them how they were and glared at Gregor. Gregor immediately let go of Emma and nodded to Larry. Emma just kept her eyes closed and on Gregor's shoulder earning even more glared from Larry. He sat next to Emma but didn't say anything. Right as he sat down Gregor's uncle emerged as well and then Larry got up. Gregor Slowly lifted up and Emma opened her eyes and got up as well with the help of Gregor.

Gregor started walking down the hall and without saying a word they all followed. A somber mood had taken ahold of the group and they all seemed to be in their own heads thinking. Soon enough they made it to the high hall where Vikus, ripred mareth and others waited. As soon a they saw Gregor they nodded and waved him over. He turned to his friends and uncle and said don't sit just yet just wait here until we do sit down".

They looked confused but nodded, not saying a word.

Soon Gregor made his way to them and greeted them even though he had just seen them.

"So what is going on?" Gregor questioned, very concerned.

"Lets wait for everyone to show up it'll be easier that way," Vikus advised, "Lu.. the rest should be here shortly".

And right as he said that Gregor heard footsteps coming down the hall and he turned waiting in anticipation for Luxa.

Luxa turned the corner into the high hall in a long bright red dress that looked aboslutelty stunning. Gregor couldn't take his eyes off of her, she looked gorgeous. She held her head up with confidence and didn't even glance at Gregor. Gregor was taken aback, as all he wanted to do was rush to her and talk about everything.

Gregor then saw someone else behind her, a man he had never seen before. He had a cocky smile and held himself like he was better then everyone else and as they approached the table he grabbed Luxa's hand and kissed it as if he were trying to show her off. Luxa promptly snapped her hand back and sat down bringing the others to the table to do the same, but Gregor did not move. His blood was boling with rage and ripred could tell.

And thats the end of the chapter. I am so sorry for such a long time for an update but I got distracted and forgot about this but I remembered! It took a while to write this chapter as i kept getting stuck and didn't know what to write about once i rmebered it. I hoped you enjoyed it as i wrote much of this a couple sentences at a time so im not sure how it will flow. If you have any suggestions please give them I am open to feedback and it will help immensely. Any ideas for the future of this book will also be helpful as I am running low on ideas. Anyway thank you guys so much for 6,000 views and for supporting me despite my lack of updates. I promise to continue to update and keep this alvie. Please follow and review! Thank you guys once again you guys are awesome. Fly you high-Proud Warrior