CHAPTER 9.
'' Is everything alright, my love? '' Adora almost cringed when she heard James calling her 'my love', but the last second managed to put a smile on his face and turned to him.
''I am, my dear.''
He kissed her on the cheek and went to Alexandra's cradle. '' And how is our little princess? ''
Adora's first instinct was to run and drive away the daughter of this man she once called a friend, but she remembered the disguise. ::: One more time and it ends. He will never approach her again.::: Adora thought, but from the outside she spoke and approached slowly.
''She is fine. Tomorrow I'll take you to the weekly exam. ''
"Another one?" He asked worriedly. A legitimate concern, Adora realized.
'' Just to make sure she's okay and it's going to stay that way. After all, she was born early. "Adora hastened to explain when an urgent knock sounded at the door. James and Adora looked at each other and the king went to open the door with the queen just behind.
'' Sorry to bother you majesties. '' One of James's advisers spoke. Adora recognized him, it was Kale.
"Yeah, what is it?" James asked.
'' A disaster in Beira Mar. The kings there called an emergency meeting. ''
"I and the queen will be there." Adora flinched at the sound of "queen."
:::I'm not the queen yet. My mother is.::: She thought.
'' I'll meet you there. '' Kale left.
"An attack?" Adora asked in surprise. She still had her memories modified by the spell and according to them her reign was completely peaceful, without attacks.
"It should not be a big deal." He turned to her and kissed her.
Adora nodded, and although she was a bit disgusted to kiss him, she did not show it.
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Lyna was chosen again to bring food to the prisoners, but this time, she would know very well who they are. When she reached the basement, she was not surprised to see two guards standing in the hallway. With a wave of her hand, she put them to sleep with a spell and manipulated the cameras so nothing would seem out of the ordinary. After taking care of this, she entered the hall and closed the door.
'' Lyna, you did it! Adora remembered! "Teela brightened.
"And she was not the only one," Lyna exclaimed.
After a minute of silence, Adam spoke quietly. '' Evil-Lyn ''
She nodded in agreement. '' This is just Lyna. We have to keep up appearances. ''
"I thought you'd be getting us out of here now," Hawk commented.
''Not yet. Adora wants to see how far things have changed and if there is a way to get back to normal. Or at least find something to help us save Eternia. "She distributed the food for magic.
"We?" Duncan asked and received a snort in response.
''Yes we! I'm by your side. At least for a while.''
'' And how do you plan to help now? '' Teela asks.
'' I will only be able to bring or bring information or news. Ah, and aproposito Hawk, Adora asked me to give you that. "She went to the former pirate and handed a photo of Alexandra asleep. "The picture was taken today," she explained.
Hawk's eyes filled with tears and he nodded. "Thank you." He looked up at us.
'' Speaking of Adora, where is she now? '' Adam asked as he looked at his niece's picture from a distance.
'' In a meeting. There was an attack and she and James were called in for an emergency meeting. ''
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"It was the Goblin army!" One of the advisers exclaimed. '' I was there, it was them! ''
'' The goblins? But they have not attacked for years! "Adora replied perplexed and thought. :::At least my brother told me this before I came home. I hope it's the same here too. :::
'' The queen is right. '' Keldor nodded and Adora relaxed inwardly, grateful for no suspicion. '' This is strange even for them. ''
'' Man-at-arms, take as many soldiers as you like. My kingdom will not bow to these invaders. Now, excuse me, I have to do something. "James left the meeting without question, and all eyes turned to Adora, who exclaimed.
'' Let us know about any change. Thank you gentlemen. '' She left the room behind James, but did not arrive in time to see where he was going. "Damn!" She thought and went aimlessly down the hall hoping she could find something to tell him where he went.
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James teleported himself as soon as he left the council's field of vision. Appearing inside Grayskull's castle and he headed for one of the prisons.
'' I thought I said to be something small! A little attack for anyone to distrust. "He roared.
'' And I asked her to do it. I think she did not live up to our expectations. "Shadow Weaver replied.
The two of them entered the prisoner's 'room' and found her looking out the window.
"I heard there was an attack," Leandra said disinterestedly.
'' I told you to make a little attack. ''
'' And that's what your witch made me do. You know, I'm not in control of my powers at the moment. "She continued to stare out the window.
"Do not try to change the subject!" He growled. '' I have been patient with you just because your powers can not be taken away and I need you. ''
"If you want so much to blame someone for this mistake, try to blame yourself or the witch on your right!" Leandra turned in fury and grabbed the grids that separated her from them. '' Not me. '' She continues. '' And another thing, nobody forced you to put up with me. You forced yourself to keep me here. It's because? Because I have powers that no one in the universe ever dreamed existed, powers that must remain secretive! '' She turned away and looked out the window again. "When I went I knew of these powers, I never thought they would be so great, but nevertheless I hid them. You're sensible, unfortunately. "Leandra rolled her eyes.
'' This is inappropriate behavior for a queen. '' Shadow weaver commented.
"I'm no longer the queen of Eternia. For me it's only been a few weeks, but for the whole planet, it's been years. I have to accept that. "She crossed her arms.
"That will not do anything," James grumbled. "But be warned, Leandra. The next little thing you do, another innocent kingdom pays the price. "He left the place for magic, probably returned to the palace.
Shadow Weaver seemed to smile.
The ex-queen lowered her head.